Chapter 7: Development

Several days had passed since the battle for Pyke, the Coalition forces were resting and enjoying their stay.

King Robert Baratheon forgives Balon Greyjoy and his House, he also named Domeric a Knight as promised.... as well as paid him a whore for fun.

Domeric also requested that all Servants and Wives of Salt be released and taken to the lands of House Bolton, to which the King agreed after some Magic was used.

Needless to say, Balon Greyjoy was extremely angry about it, but he knew there was nothing he could do.

Domeric also took advantage and had contact with his grandfather, Lord Rodrik Ryswell, who was happy to see his grandson.

"I have to say, Domeric, this Steel Morgul is really good," Rodrik said as he sipped some wine.

"Thanks for the compliment, grandpa" Domeric said with a friendly smile on his face, which he only gives to people he trusts or family members.

"But tell me Domeric, are you going to sell that steel?" Rodrik asked as he looked with a raised eyebrow at Domeric.

"Only for some Northern Houses like House Ryswell, House Bolton will sell more to the Southern Houses, for a high price" replied Domeric as he took a cup and filled it with wine and then drank it.

Rodrik was happy as he heard this, it meant House Ryswell could have better steel equipment.

As for the other Northern Houses? He doesn't mind, for he knows that selling Morgul Steel to the Northern Houses who are on the Starks' side is like giving the enemy a weapon.

The last thing he wants is for House Bolton to be in trouble, just like Barbrey he won't accept that his grandson is in danger, even if he has to go to war.

TimeSkip A Few Weeks.

A few weeks have passed since the war against the Ironborn took place.

All of Salt's Servants and Wives were freed and taken to the lands of House Bolton.

Domeric also took the opportunity to take some shipbuilders, just as Robert did to build the Royal Fleet.

When Domeric arrived back on his land, he began mass production of Morgul Steel, then began selling the first and second batches.

The first and second waves would be weapons and other equipment (mining, farming, etc), and the armor would have to be ordered, House Bolton had announced that they would sell Morgul Steel armor, and each House would have a custom armor.

This of course made many nobles excited, as their troops would have their armor that represented their Houses and would be of Morgul Steel.

Many Noble Houses were interested, including Lannister, which was the second House to buy as much of the first and second batch as possible.

Tywin was even interested in ordering Morgul Steel armor for his forces, but he decided to wait, as the weapons and equipment he purchased had not yet arrived.

The Port at Weeping Water was also being built, Domeric had already ordered some ships from Essos, but they would be in their original ports for now.

A settlement was also built around Dreadfort, for now, it was manageable, but Domeric was already talking to some architects so he could build a city in the future.

Domeric wanted to start building the Strongholds in the Bolton Lands, but he would have to focus all his efforts for now on the future city of Carn Dûm.

Also, Domeric has ordered supplies of weapons, equipment, and food to be sent to the Wall, Domeric wants to build a good relationship with the leadership there.

Now we could see Domeric in a room, he was painting a picture, that was one of his hobbies.

But this was interrupted by his Aunt Barbrey, who entered the room and looked at the picture he was painting.

"Domeric, we got some reports from the newly opened mines, 2 were Coal, 1 Silver, and 3 Copper" said Barbrey picking up some papers from somewhere.

Domeric stopped painting and looked at his aunt in surprise, for the most he thought he would have was coal or copper.

"Ok, that took me by surprise, but it's ok, tell the Goblins to start mining with the others" Said Domeric, who went to the table and drank a glass of water.

"How is Warg breeding going?" Domeric asked as he looked into his aunt's eyes.

"Warg breeding is going well, we received some letters talking about some Warga mating and giving birth" Barbrey replied with happiness in his voice, the more Wargs they have, the more mounted troops they could have.

"Um, well, when we have enough Wargs, I'll sell some to Houses Ryswell and Dustin," Domeric said casually as he walked over to the table and sat down, picking up a quill and getting ready to sign some papers.

Barbrey was happy to hear that, it meant that House Dustin and House Ryswell would have more war power in the future if the Wars were created correctly.

"Any news from the Port in Weeping Water?" Domeric asked while still signing the papers.

"Yes, the construction of the Port is going well, in a few months it will be finished thanks to the manpower we have" replied Barbrey while getting a glass of water to drink.

Domeric nodded with a smile on his face, soon House Bolton could sell their wares across the Sea.

Winterfell

In Winterfell, the seat of House Stark, we can see Eddard Stark talking to his wife, Catelyn Stark.

"Understand Ned, this is necessary" said Catelyn as she looked at her husband seriously.

"I know! I just wish she was older before I did this" Said Ned tiredly, he hoped he didn't have to.

He was referring to his daughter Sansa, who would be engaged to Domeric Bolton.

Catelyn has seen that the Bolton lands are growing stronger, both economically and militarily, she believes that a Marriage between House Bolton and House Stark should be made, to ensure the loyalty of House Bolton and their allies and Vassals.

Ned wanted Sansa to be older before he made her marry someone, but it looks like that couldn't happen.

"Don't worry Ned, from what I could see, Domeric is a better Lord than the other Boltons, Sansa will be in the North, so she'll be close to us" Catelyn said as she hugged her husband, trying to comfort him.