Pentos
Illyrio frowned as he read the letter in his hands. The news from across the Narrow Sea was troubling, to say the least. The White Mage of Winterfell had long been a subject of gossip and intrigue, even in Essos. His healing abilities were legendary, drawing the desperate and wealthy from far and wide.
But this latest development was far...
2024-09-28 20:02:15 +0000 UTC View PostSansa couldn't contain her excitement as she and Jeyne left the healing class, their footsteps echoing through Winterfell's stone corridors.
Sansa thought back to when her father had first told her about the class. She'd been eager to join, but a little nervous too. Septa Mordane's warnings about displeasing the gods had made her hesitate. And what if she wasn't any good at it?...
2024-09-07 22:27:57 +0000 UTC View PostI arrived back at the clinic just in time to see Freya getting ready to start the class.
Well, that was just unacceptable. I had to teach the kids something, or I couldn't in good conscience call myself a headmaster.
Seeing me enter, Freya stood up from the main desk and took a seat at the back of the room.
I glanced around, noting the familiar faces - Sa...
2024-09-02 05:14:55 +0000 UTC View PostSilence hung heavy over our party as we made our way back to Winterfell.
What we'd witnessed seemed to have affected all of us.
Ned had done his best to comfort Bran, speaking softly to the boy about duty and honor.
It wasn't quite how I'd planned things, but sometimes the unexpected works out even better.
While it would have been better ...
2024-08-30 20:08:05 +0000 UTC View PostIt had been a few days since the feast and thankfully the day hadn't led to any violence. There was some tension that I could notice between the guests, but that was expected.
In that time I had finally found a jeweler, which hadn't been that hard as it seemed like I could literally find any sort of shop imaginable just a short way away from my clinic. Well, it wasn't really a ...
2024-08-25 00:50:53 +0000 UTC View PostTyrion was thoroughly enjoying the feast, his new appearance drawing curious glances and whispers from the gathered nobles. He sipped his wine, relishing the taste and the novel experience of not being at eye level with people's crotches.
Across the hall, Oberyn Martell stood with Ellaria, deep in conversation. His eyes occasionally flicked to Tyrion, his brow furrowed in thoug...
2024-08-18 03:41:03 +0000 UTC View PostCatelyn looked around the great hall. She always noticed how much bigger it was than the hall in Riverrun, but also more spartanly decorated.
The Starks of old had a different perspective on what opulence looked like.
It was quite rare that this hall was ever used, and she always enjoyed having to organize a feast.
While it wa...
2024-08-14 21:08:21 +0000 UTC View PostI flopped down on the chair across from Freya. "So, how was your first day teaching?" I asked, genuinely curious.
Freya rolled her eyes, but I caught the hint of a smile tugging at her lips. "Oh, you know, I just had to crush everyone's dreams of learning magic from the famous White Mage. But after that? Not bad, actually."
"Shit, I'm sorry about that," I wince...
2024-08-12 23:16:06 +0000 UTC View PostIt took me an embarrassingly long time to realize that Margaery was flirting with me.
Actually, I still wasn't sure.
Sue me—I wasn't used to it.
Thankfully, we reached Winterfell before things escalated, and I made up an excuse to sneak away after a quick goodbye.
I headed straight to the clinic, surprised to find no line of ...
2024-08-04 18:26:57 +0000 UTC View PostThe whispers I overheard confirmed that this was not a bunch of soldiers from Winterfell.
I beat my wings once more, scattering the dust and smoke, then folded them back into my body.
As the air cleared, I saw a group of knights, their armor and demeanor betraying their foreign origin. Among them stood two figures who immediately caught my attention: a boy and ...
2024-07-29 05:01:26 +0000 UTC View Post298 AC
The icy wind whipped through my hair as I soared higher into the azure sky.
My mind drifted, lost in the exhilaration of flight. The world below shrank away, its troubles becoming distant memories with each powerful beat of my wings.
I reveled in the freedom, drinking in the crisp air and endless horizon.
"What in the seven hells happened?"
The question pierced the oppressive silence of the chamber. The acolyte before her trembled, his eyes darting around like a cornered animal.
Fear was etched on his face, and he jumped at every shadow and breeze.
His stuttering was beginning to grate on her nerves, but she knew it wasn’t his faul...
2024-06-19 02:42:32 +0000 UTC View PostThe streets of Winterfell echoed with the faint rustle of the dry leaves as they stirred in the morning breeze.
Standing by the window, her gaze fixed on the distant horizon, she couldn't help but feel the weight of responsibility settling upon her shoulders.
Lord Stark's words from yesterday still rattled around in her head. He'd dumped quite the r...
2024-05-15 18:36:41 +0000 UTC View PostIn the waning light of the late afternoon, I completed my work at Winterfell and made my way to my secret laboratory, buried deep beneath the forest.
The lab was as silent as ever, utterly devoid of life. Freya, the only other person who knew of this place, was engrossed in her studies at the clinic, leaving the space hauntingly empty.
I wound my way through th...
2024-05-05 01:21:44 +0000 UTC View PostChapter - 42
"How do you feel about founding a medical school in Winterfell?"
He took a moment to grasp the proposal.
"Can you elaborate?"
"Actually, it's mainly Freya's idea, and she'd handle most of the teaching. That way, I can continue my own work and mentor Freya whenever possible."
Th...
2024-04-27 23:52:06 +0000 UTC View PostThe Creator had given her a new mission.
It wasn't her first, but it carried a certain weight unlike any other. This mission was linked to the only failure that marred her otherwise immaculate record: the protection of the Creator's mate.
Although the girl had fended off her attackers herself, and the Creator had never uttered a word of blame, the truth remaine...
2024-04-19 22:54:22 +0000 UTC View PostIn need of solace, I sought refuge in the depths of my private forest, skipping Winterfell entirely. Thankfully Vaylara understood what I needed, so she let me have the solitude I craved.
My emotions were in disarray. Throughout my time in Westeros, I had engaged in numerous morally questionable deeds.
Within twenty-four hours of my arrival in this famili...
2024-04-12 14:02:03 +0000 UTC View PostIt only took an hour for Vaylara to stop giving me the silent treatment, and since I had pretty much figured out how to keep my wings on autopilot, she started teaching me the basic theory of magic.
Pretty soon, I had realized that magic was very similar to coding. It seemed that even reincarnation was not enough to help me escape that particular pain in the ass. Thankfully, this time aro...
2023-06-18 12:54:22 +0000 UTC View PostFinding the harbor wasn't a daunting task; it stood out as the bustling heart of Dragonstone, teeming with activity and vibrant energy. Spotting Stannis and Davos engaged in conversation with a group of sailors, I approached them with a polite smile.
"I hope I'm not interrupting," I interjected, mindful of their engrossed discussion.
Their attention shifted towards me, their express...
2023-06-03 13:04:59 +0000 UTC View PostAs I emerged from the hidden chamber, I traversed a dimly-lit corridor where several maids bustled about their chores. Their attention remained fixated on their duties and occasionally stealing glances at me, paying no heed to Vaylara's ghostly presence floating alongside me.
Lost in my thoughts, I contemplated my next move, realizing that my time here had come to an end.
It was cle...
2023-05-19 15:16:04 +0000 UTC View PostThe ancient tome had been closed for centuries, hidden away and she who was trapped within had lost all track of time. But when the book was opened once again, she sensed something different in the air. The magic that flowed from the reader's blood was dense and powerful, unlike any she had encountered before.
As she studied him, she realized that this would be an interesting few years. S...
2023-05-09 13:59:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Now, if I went about it the old-fashioned way, it would probably take me a few years before I found anything interesting.
So, I went with the most obvious solution: lots of rats.
It seemed like they were going to be the solution to most of my problems in life.
I also created a few small insects, mostly to keep track of everyone in the castle while the rats dig through every no...
2023-04-16 16:06:18 +0000 UTC View PostAs I bid farewell to Freya, I strode towards the keep, hopeful that Ned had discovered some promising news. I found him conversing with Luwin, his face heavy with disappointment.
"Have you found anyone?" I inquired, already knowing the answer by the look on his face.
"No, we haven't," Ned responded with a rueful sigh. "Anyone afflicted with greyscale is sent off to Essos almost imme...
2023-04-08 23:12:33 +0000 UTC View PostI woke up to the warm sunlight filtering in through the window, feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. I stretched my limbs, feeling a sense of calm wash over me. My gaze fell upon Freya, who was still asleep, looking peaceful as ever. The sight of her lying on top of me brought a smile to my face, reminding me of the wonderful moments we had shared together.
It had only been a few days since...
2023-04-04 12:19:40 +0000 UTC View PostHanna was a seasoned veteran, having grown up in a warzone and faced Endbringers and lived to tell the tale. However, this latest development gave her pause. Upon receiving word that the zombified Hookwolf had gotten close enough to Brookton Bay and they still didn't have any solid strategy that would be able to deal with what he had become, she couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.
T...
2023-04-02 16:34:32 +0000 UTC View PostHe was a man of duty, always steadfast in his decisions and actions. So when the raven arrived from the maester in Dragonstone, he knew he had to act fast.
Without hesitation, he took care of his affairs in Kings Landing and took the fastest ship back to Dragonstone and made his way to the castle as quickly as he could, his heart heavy with worry and fear.
As he stood by his daughte...
2023-03-30 17:24:35 +0000 UTC View PostDoran Martell sat on his balcony overlooking Sunspear, thinking about the news he had been receiving about a certain healer. The sound of his door opening broke him out of his thoughts, but he didn't turn around to look. He knew who had just entered; he had called for him.
"Oberyn," he said.
"Brother, how are you this fine morning?" Oberyn asked.
"I am as well as I can be, but...
2023-03-26 18:55:45 +0000 UTC View PostAs soon as I took flight, my mind was consumed by the sheer thrill of it all. The world below me became a blur, and I found myself soaring higher and higher, propelled by the pure joy of flying.
However, I soon realized that I had flown too high. The air grew thin and icy, and my wings could no longer sustain me. I couldn't ascend any higher. I stayed there for a few moments, taking in th...
2023-03-22 20:19:08 +0000 UTC View PostDespite his hopes for a few peaceful days after El's return to Winterfell, he knew that was wishful thinking.
Those hopes were predictably shattered when Jon burst into his solar, breathless and wide-eyed. Jon recounted a harrowing tale of a group of men who had attempted to abduct Freya, but she managed to fend them off.
However, in the process, she sustained some injuries. The new...
2023-03-19 20:46:24 +0000 UTC View Post