[D1 LA] Investigating a murder

[Kevan Lyras]

(Copied to its own thread as suggested by Baelon)

Having visited House Bracken already in the morning, Kevan made sure to travel to Raventree Hall as well on the first day. He took his time to walk through every part of the castle starting at the stonehalls, passing through the Godswood his wife talked so much about and finally ended in the wooden inner keep. He examined the window, which was the alleged entrypoint for the assassins and diligently analyzed the location of the murder.
It^s the tiny details that paint a picture, I just have to recognize them...

Having done that, he started talking to the various men and women working in the castle, hand maidens, guards, pages, whoever was present during the time of the murder. An elderly small knight, Ser Eustace Buckwell was among them. The sellsword had a few details to add, though he was not very talkative at first. It took Kevan quite some time and all his skill to persuade the man to give him some insights.

Eventually, after a couple of hours an exhausted Marsten knight left Raventree Hall again...
The things I do for love...


Rolls
[url=Awareness (Assassins)][/url]: 3d6 8
[url=Convince (Assassins)][/url]: 5d6k4+2 14
[url=BoTA-Reroll of the dropped 2][/url]: 1d6 1 no change, still gets dropped
[url=Warfare (Assassins)][/url]: 3d6 7

[Ser Jorah Holt]

As Ser Kevan was leaving the Raventree Hall, Ser Jorah returned from Battle Valley riding Argo. Seeing his friend exiting the hall, he came to a halt nearby

"
Hail Ser Kevan, how fair you today?"

[Kevan Lyras]

Looking up from adjusting his gloves, Kevan recognized Jorah approaching.
"
Ah, Ser Jorah, nice to meet you! I am fine, although a bit tired from a long day. Thanks for asking. According to the king's letter, I understand you are here for the investigations as well?"

[Ser Jorah Holt]

Jorah smiled, happy to see his friend, despite everything else that was going on. He climbed down from Argo, dusting himself off.

"
Indeed, the King commands and we obey, from over hills and far away. It is a far cry from the campaign against the clans."

[Kevan Lyras]

"
So far it is. Lets hope that it does not become as bloody a business as the campaign against the clans... "
he seems to sink into thoughts, before catching himself again: "
Where are you staying? Here at Raventree Hall?"

[Ser Jorah Holt]

"
I doubt this business will be that simple. Too much at play and too many differing interests. There is far more going on than we immediately can see."
Ser Jorah frowned, thinking about what they had learned in Battle Valley. "
We will be here at Raventree for the forseeable future. Yourself? I take it Lady and Lord Marsten are here also? How is your good lady? I imagine a business like this is weighing on her greatly."

[Kevan Lyras]

"
Yes, the Lord and Lady Marsten are here as well. We split up, Lady Marsten is staying with House Bracken for the first night, while Ser Ben stays here at Raventree Hall. I have a room at the Green Door Inn. So if you are looking for me in the next couple of days, the Inn is a good place to start."


As Jorah mentions Sofia, Kevan shakes his head. "
She did not take it well, my poor wife. I fear the year where her first child was born will never be a happy memory to her and it may get worse before it gets better.."
he looked around before he stepping up to Jorah putting his hand on his shoulder as if to snip away some dirt and said something under his breath. [see PM].

[Ser Jorah Holt]

He looked his friend in the eye, concerned for him.

"
I may well take you up on that offer. Hopefully we will be able to give Lady Sofia some peace."


He whispered something under his breath for Kevan to hear.

[Kevan Lyras]

"
Do that my friend, I'll be around if you need my support. Have you found anything interesting today? How are things with Baelon and Gwyn? I am happy for them to be given that opportunity, but sad that they left Hartshorn at the same time..."

[Ser Jorah Holt]

"
We found something out at the Septry, but there is more to find out before we understand what exactly happened there. However, if anybody starts asking questions about what happened there, would you mind keeping me in the loop. We want to see justice done."


"
As for Lord and Lady Drakeson, they seem to be settling in their lands well enough from what little I've seen. Considering I spent most of the last year travelling around the Riverlands, I didn't get much chance to see them."

[Kevan Lyras]

Kevan raises one eyebrow.
"
Sure, I will keep you informed. However, how about you share some of your results so I know what we are looking for? It seems like everybody is a bit too overcautious with what they found out, when we are all working towards the same end, eventhough one has to admit that that end might be covered in different shades if some powers have their say..."

[Ser Jorah Holt]

Jorah snorted "
For some reason, none of the Houses seemed to be talking at the moment. I'll mention it to Daveth and see if we can get a dialogue going."

[Kevan Lyras]

"
Do that, you know where you can find me. And Jorah"
Kevan pauses shortly "
take care!"



[Scene?]

[Ser Jorah Holt]

"
And you too Kevan. There are too many ill omens about."


[Scene]

[Ser Jorah Holt]

As Ser Kevan left, Ser Jorah turned to make his way inside, but found a young man in the main door, clad in the colours of House Connington. He smiled at Ser Jorah.

"
Greetings, Ser Jorah I presume?"


"
Indeed young ser and who might you be?"


He held out a scroll for Ser Jorah, "
I am Squire Trelane of House Connington. This missive will explain all good Ser."


Confused, Ser Jorah took the scroll and opened it, carefully reading the contents. His eyes widen twice as he read, Trelane standing patiently nearby. After he had finished, he rolled the scroll up and placed it in his saddle bag.

Trelane went down on one knee.

"
Do you accept my petition Ser Jorah Holt?"


Ser Jorah coughed and breathed deeply before responding.

"
I accept your petition to become my squire. Arise Squire Trelane. We have much to discuss."


Daveth is going to have kittens Jorah thought as they went inside.

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