Chapter 17: Life in Harrenhal 4

Rickard Stark sat in his private room surrounded by his children and few of his Lords, Jorah Mormont, William Dustin and Wyman Manderly. Sitting behind his desk, he looks at the lone scroll sitting on it. Inside was possibly the greatest deal he just might have to make for house Stark.

Not long ago they had finally met their most prominent patron. He was skeptical when a merchant came with an official sealed scroll of the Ironbank and came to trade for 'Ice' of all things. But the coin they offered was impossible to ignore no less.

And four months of continous trade had House Stark receiving great returns with little to no cost. The North for the first time in many years is actually ready for a full year of winter and that was only by trading with them for four months. When an invitation from House Sieghart stating about them coming to the seven kingdoms for the tourney, he couldn't help but be present. This was a merchant rising to the top at unprecedented speed. And despite other northern houses capable of offering him what he wanted, he went to House Stark instead. And so he came to see what his true intentions were. But what he was presented with was an offer that completely blew away any plan for negotiation he previously had.

The talk went well enough. They even offered to stablish a Workshop in the North. The deal was extremely in House Stark's favor but after reviewing the amount of gold House Sieghart could potentially gain, Rickard couldn't help but feel short sighted compared to the young Lord. Still the means to cultivate what they called 'Winter crops' was surprising. Of the list of crops that was presented before him, only a third of them are known to him. Though they will only be paid rent for using their lands, it is the option to hire northmen and also to get first pick that truly made him happy. The means to be able to buy fresh crops was a good part of the deal specially with the amount they intend to grow. Not including the Brewery they intend to build.

Not only house Stark is growing through trade. House Mormont had always been a poor house because of the lack of resources. Or so we thought. The pelts they take from the great amount of bears available in the island, is now being bought at five times the price. Though transporting it across the North was ardous, it was worth it compared to being traded south. Right now Jorah is a little out of it, seemingly at deep thought. He couldn't hide that smile that continue to fight it's way on his face. He is holding a scroll detailing an official contract for building a shipyard in their island. It will be placed under their protection, the resources will bought from house Mormont, as well as hiring their people for labor but the management of the shipyard will belong to House Sieghart. Two ships will be built, one 'Whaling Ship' or 'Whaler' and the other a trading ship. Again, they have 'First pick' option. Half the Whaler's gain will be sold to House Mormont first then what they cannot buy along with the other half, will be sold troughout the western coast of Westeros.

House Manderly and Dustin weren't losing either but neither as substantial as the Mormonts. But what had him very nervous is the final offer written for his eyes only.

The contract was titled 'Land and Water'. In five years time House Sieghart will lay claim to the 'Disputed Lands'. This will pin the Sieghart family against the other claimants of the lands like Myr, Tyrosh and Lys.

Rickard was about to say no to the offer after reading so little but after reading more of it, he couldn't help but feel both nervous and excited. He still has three years before the offer expires. So for now, he just simply put it aside. Still he wonders where this confidence comes from.

He looked to his eldest son now sporting a red palm print on his face. He couldn't help but frown at that. Many a woman had lost much of their lives just by speaking against men. And this was a Lord's son at that. But then again they had displayed how different their women were, so there were never really anyone to blame but his own.

*sigh* "What part of 'important guest' had you misunderstood my intentions regarding the couple?" he asked.

Brandon looks down and whipered his reply. "I'm sorry father...."

Rickard frown at his action. He then tossed the scroll regarding the agreed upon deal to Brandon. "Read it and answer me again!" He said harshly.

After a few minutes of silence. "I shall personally apologise for my actions." he said with a bow.

"See that you do." He then turns to Lyanna. "You will behave yourself Lya or I will pull you out."

"Yes, father." she replied happily. We all gathered into House Sieghart's private room immediately after her embarassing display. Lady Elesis was extremely hesitant, for what reason they do not know yet, but the pleading look she kept sending her husband tells of a private matter.

A discussion regarding giving her martial training was discussed after the trades. And through it all Rickard couldn't help but feel hesitant himself. After all she is to be wed to a Southern Lord and as far as he knew this was frowned upon by many. He simply didn't want to make it harder for his daughter, so he had said he shall discuss it with Robert first, much to his daughter's anger. Though that anger vanished quickly after Robert openly and happily agreed. An act that bought Lyanna jumping Robert a hug and a short kiss to his cheek before running back to the Elesis Sieghart.

*sigh* "Lyanna this is very important to The North. If you anger this people we might lose the best chance we have of proserity. To be able to feed our own without the fear of winter." he said almost pleadingly.

Lyanna spoke softly. "I do understand father, I promise, I will not disappoint you."

Rickard nodded with a smile and turned his attention to Eddard. "I hear they will be staying for sometime in The Vale. I want you to do your best to strength friendship with the young Lord. Learn from him Eddard. He is young yes, but do not mistake that for inexperience. It will help you in your Lordship." this statement had Eddard eyes slightly tearing up. "Once their time in the seven kingdoms is done, you shall come home together."

"Yes, father." Eddard nodded with determination.

"You may all go and prepare for the opening feast. And be at your best, none of us want the king's eyes trained on any of us after all."

"""""Yes, my lord/father.""""""

Rickard sunk into his seat after they had left. It is every day one thinks of a good day being ruined by the king of all people.

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'This has been a very productive day.' Ronan thought as he comb his wife's hair while within her embrace. His talk with the Starks had gone well, the trade agreements would bolster the North's economy which inturn will strengthen both their Houses. They had initially thought to earn Lordship and title here instead but we scrubbed that idea quickly. They would be drawn to their games and politics, facing countless resistance rather than simply progressing throughout their mission and living out their lives. So while they decided to strengthen the North for the coming Long Night, they will be doing so outside of the confines of the Iron Throne. And spreading the faith of the gods as a mere side quest along the way, what better way to achieve it than by establishing a kingdom of their own.

"Are you sure about this love? You know the kind of drama that revolves around them." Ronan asked.

"Yes, I know your scared for me and Eliz but... I'm sorry... I didn't really think things through." Elesis meekly replied.

"It's fine. Who knows maybe this will be better." Ronan lifted her face to meet his. "But I swear to you, they try anything towards towards you or our baby, I will kill them all."

••••••~~~Lemon scene~~~••••••

Elesis smashed her lips against his. Ronan fell on the bed pulling Elesis with him. She straddled him and removed her robe.

She then doves for a kiss but this time he kisses back. He lifts her up, their lips never leaving each other, and he then gently lowers her to his bed. They then had to seperate to catch their breath, she sees love and lust in his eyes. She smiled lovingly as she removes his trousers and he then removes his shirt. She couldn't help but admire his physique. Once naked she grabs his cock, gives it a few strokes until it was hard. She then tries to line herself up but before she could He grabs her by her hair and then kissed her. It was hard but passionate. She could feel him trying to taste every corner of her mouth. Once done, he started to kiss her all over her face, all the while grinding his penis gainst her pussy. She kept moaning and gasping as he does so. He then reached her ears sticking his tounge into it, and then sucking her earlobes. He trailed kisses towards her neck and then sucked on her veins and collarbone. She then began grinding against him as well. As he trailed down further, he kissed around her breast and then sucked left nipple while his hands played with the other. After a few minutes he switched. Her grinding begun to move rapidly as he held out his hand on the lips of her pussy. He continued to trail kisses and sometimes biting and sucking on the flesh of her flat abdomen. She felt his hand leave her pussy. She closed her legs trying to hold him but failed.

As she tried to gather herself, he placed his hands on her knees, and then opened them roughly. Her heart began to hammer against her chest. She couldn't stop the blush from forming in her face. She then saw him inhale her sent and then gave her a tentative lick. That jerked her body. He was slow and gentle at first, even giving her pussy a few kisses that makes her breath hitch, minutes later she finished. Biting down her lips to prevent the scream from leaving her. But he wasn't done. He then begun to devour her roughly. Overtime he had her coming but he didn't stop. Nearing a third one he continued all the while kneeding her legs with his hands. She held his soft hair and pushed him deeper, unable to stop the ragged moan that left her lips as again she came. On her fourth she was grinding herself on his face as he held and kneeded her ass lifting her pussy to his face her hands finding purchase at the linen covering his bed. She was cumming with a hoarse moan. As the feeling subsided he let her down and gave her a cup of water. After she drank she was then grabbed from behind her knees and then bended. Her feet passed him and her knees draped over his shoulders, he loomed over her looking into her eyes as he lined his dick with her pussy. Giving a small nod, he entered her roughly as kissed her. She squeeled into his mouth, seconds later he begun moving. Soon his momentum begun to increase and half an hour later he was pounding into her, after several minutes into that she came. She dripping on her chest, she was about to complain when he grabed her by her left ancle and then lefted it and pushing himself inside once again. She came with him this time and he spilled inside her. She had hoped he was finish until she was lifted off the bed and then pressed against the wall. She felt him line himself up. He entered her roughly again, her toes being lifted off the ground. She could feel him sink deeper into her. She begun to truly get into it, asking for more. He unloaded inside her again this time, she was then lifted from behind her knees, one of her hands holding on his head while the other on his arm as he fucked her in his arms. She was nearing her finish when tossed her into the bed. Grabbing both her ankles he pulled her lower half off the edge on the bed and then fucked her. He came inside again. Afterwards he grabed her by her hair and kissed her roughly, as they crawled to the head of the bed. Once there she forced her face unto the pillow, as he felt her inside once again. Her whole body flat on the bed as he fucked her pussy from behind. Several minutes later they came at the same time. After catching their breaths he gave her a cup of water and she drank it, they then cuddled in bed as he draped the fur over them. She gave him one more kiss as passionate as she could, one he eagerly returned and they then fell asleep.

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"This has been confirmed?" asked Rhaegar.

"Yes my prince, the sightings of this the two dragons had been constant for the past six months now. According to the ships passing in and out of Valyria." said Lucerys Velaryon.

"And yet no one has gone after them."

"Oh there had been plenty of attempts, but they would fly away and use the clouds to hide where to."

"Two dragons the size of a large house. And father is here because of them?"

"Yes my prince, he wants you to go after them. And 'Bring them to heel' as it were."

"...very well, but it will be after the tournament."

"I shall inform him your majesty." as Lucerys stood up he was again asked by Rhaegar.

"Have you spoken with Lord and Lady Sieghart yet Lord Velaryon?"

"We have scheduled a meeting my prince. I will be meeting them for a mid day meal tommorrow."

"Can you get me a meeting with Lady Sieghart, Lord Velaryon?"

"...my prince Lady Sieghart doesn't accept any invitation. It is all handled by Lord Sieghart."

".....I see, very well then Lord Velaryon."

As soon as he was in the privacy of his room, Lucerys couldn't help but shudder.

'....the glint in his eyes, I have seen it many times before. Where we wrong about you my prince?'

As he fell on the bed, he fell asleep with one thought in mind. 'the apple didn't fall far from the tree.'