105 House of Wood

Ned did as what he was told; wait until his papers were being processed. Which, not less than a minute. His thirty-silver paper arrived.

Ned remained seated while the attendant left to process his House.

Not long after, the male attendant handed Ned a thicker, cut to fit a pocket, piece of paper.

Ned examined both sides, eventually landing his eyes on the labels written on it: House of Sskat. Founder: Ned of O'rriadt. Created under the great swamps of the city of Bogaressi. 06 Upper Wind Month 0314 Year of the King.

Ned examined his house-name with thoughts filled with proudness. House of Sskat, huh. And I'm still Ned of O'rriadt, should have changed it. But—

[Strat name might be troubling for you, Ned.]

ICE chimed.

[For now. Not having to use Strat as your last name will be of great advantage to you.]

I can't use it. Not until I extract the Mark. And find out who's after it.

[According to the royal knight.]

ICE added. Pertaining to Ser Edwin.