Chapter 10: The Rebellion (282 - 283AC)
During Robert's Rebellion, House Aurelius of the North they were stood as a stalwart bastion of strength and courage, pivotal in the conflict that would forever alter the course of Westerosi's history. With a formidable army comprising over 1400 skilled knights, 2000 seasoned warriors, and the esteemed 13 Knight Members of the Round Table, House Aurelius emerged as a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield, their reputation for martial prowess preceding them wherever they went.
House Aurelius whose roots ran deep in the snowy lands of the North, their ancestral seat of Frosthold Keep a testament to centuries of honor, duty, and sacrifice. Led by Lord Tharren Aurelius, a formidable warrior and shrewd strategist, the house found itself thrust into the heart of the rebellion against the tyrant rule of the Mad King Aerys Targaryen. Lord Aurelius, a man of unwavering principles and unyielding resolve, decided to stand with House Stark and House Baratheon in their quest to overthrow the oppressive Targaryen regime.
Sir Lancelot had Sir Robin, the newly trained archer talent of the round table, command a contingent of skilled archers within House Aurelius's forces. His keen eye and deadly accuracy on the battlefield struck fear into the hearts of their enemies, earning him a reputation as one of the most formidable archers in the North. Sir Robin's presence on the battlefield symbolized House Aurelius's unwavering commitment to the rebel cause.
The 13 Knight Members of the Round Table, a revered order within House Aurelius, were a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. Each knight was a master of their craft, their names synonymous with skill, honor, and valor. Sir Gawain, the strongest member of the Round Table after Lancelot, had swiftly risen through the ranks to become one of House Aurelius's most celebrated warriors, known for his unmatched skill with a blade and his unwavering loyalty to his house. The rebellion reached its climax at the Battle of the Trident, House Aurelius's forces distinguished themselves with acts of unparalleled bravery and courage. They were led by Sir Lancelot, the knights and warriors of House Aurelius charged into the heart of the enemy forces, their swords flashing in the sunlight as they cut a swathe through the Targaryen loyalists. The battlefield trembled beneath the thunderous clash of steel as House Aurelius's forces fought with unwavering determination and unmatched skill.
It was during the Battle of the Trident that tragedy struck House Aurelius. In a moment of heart-wrenching sorrow, Sir Galahad found himself locked in a deadly duel with Ser Barristan Selmy, a legendary knight in service of the Targaryens. The two warriors clashed with ferocity and skill, their swords singing a deadly melody as they fought for supremacy on the battlefield. Despite Sir Galahad's courage and skill, he was ultimately bested by Ser Barristan, falling in combat as a hero of House Aurelius.
The news of Sir Galahad's fall spread like wildfire through the ranks of House Aurelius, casting a pall of grief over their hard-won victory. The knights and warriors mourned the loss of their beloved brother, but they did not waver in their resolve. Inspired by Sir Galahad's sacrifice, they fought on with renewed determination, honoring his memory with every strike of their swords and step towards victory.
In the aftermath of the Battle of the Trident, House Aurelius emerged as hero of the rebellion, their bravery and sacrifice etched into the annals of Westerosi history. The legacy of Sir Galahad and the 13 Knight Members of the Round Table lived on in the hearts of the Northmen, a shining example of courage, honor, and unwavering loyalty. Though the cost of victory had been steep, House Aurelius's sacrifices would be remembered for generations, a testament to the enduring spirit of one of the North's most noble houses.
In the time that followed after the battle, House Aurelius continued to stand as a beacon of strength and honor in the North. The memory of Sir Galahad and his fellow knights of the Round Table lived on in songs and tales that would be sung by bards across the realm, their valorous deeds immortalized in the hearts and minds of all who heard of their courage on the battlefield.
Though burdened by the loss of one of his sons trusted knights, Lord Aurelius led his men with wisdom and grace, guiding them through the tumultuous path of the Rebellion. Sir Lancelot, ever the steadfast companion, stood by his side, offering counsel and support as they navigated the complexities of post-war politics and rebuilding efforts in the war-torn realm.
After the Battle of the Trident, the army made it's way forward marching onto kingslanding finally ready to end this war and the Targaryen reign. On the other hand, seeing the result of the battle was just as Aerian had predicted with Rhaegar being killed by Robert, Lancelot and Gawain separated from the Northern army after telling Tharren that they had a plan to carry out for Aerian in kingslanding and had to get there before the Lannisters.
Hearing what they said, Tharren didn't hesitate and gave the go ahead to which Lancelot and Gawain set out for kingslanding that same knight to carry out their rescue operation before anyone could know what was going on. A three to four day ride later the two knights managed to find a coastal town inside the crownlands and pecured a boat to sail to the secret passage that Aerian told them about. Although it took a while of searching as they had to do it during the dead of knight, they finally found the passage and made their way ashore to move on to the next part of their mission.
Moving silently through the underground passage into the area where the dragon bones were kept, the two were left stunned as they had never seen any such things but regained their composure and tried to find two gold cloaks that may have been patrolling. Managing to find two of them they blocked their mouths so that they couldn't call for hep and then suffocated them, hiding their bodies further down into the secret passage and dawning their armor and cloaks.
"Alright, given the time it took for us to make it here after the battle ended, the Lannister army should be here within the next 2 weeks at least and maybe 4 at most, we should blend I and try to scout out the keep as much as possible so that we aren't totally unfamiliar when the time comes for the rescue operation." Lancelot said to Gawain as they were adjusting the armor on their bodies.
"Got it, let us hope that they are no surprises and that everything goes according the young Lords wishes." Gawain replied with a solemn expression.
"Have belief that it will and belief in our skills to make it back to the young Lord with success after we failed him with Sir Galahad." Lancelot said with a sad look on his face at his fallen brother, Gawains face mirroring his before the snapped out of it and left the underground area and made their way to try and blend in with the rest of the gold cloaks.