As Tormund and Threya raced into the cover of the trees, Tormund spotted Gale, who had slowed down to allow them to catch up. "Hold on, lad. I know a place around here, a ruin to the southwest. It's our best shot at fending off these fuckers," Tormund declared, and Gale stopped in his tracks immediately.
"Facing a horde of angry wildlings in the open isn't on my list of fun pas...
2023-11-12 14:24:06 +0000 UTC View PostAuhtor's note: I actually had this chapter ready since yesterday but I forgot to publish it. SMH. Anyway, there's another chapter coming right after, so do enjoy.
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Gale observed their dire predicament, realizing they were about to be encircled. Without hesitation, he understood that the newcomers were most likely hostile.
"Usually, this is the pa...
2023-11-12 14:23:09 +0000 UTC View PostAs they began organizing the camp, Tormund couldn't help but silently chuckle while observing Threya working away, muttering comments about Gale under her breath.
Though perhaps unnoticeable to others, it was evident to him. There was something about the young man that ruffled her feathers, even if she was adamant about not making it obvious.
Threya was a formidable woman, proud and...
2023-11-10 13:42:20 +0000 UTC View PostGale reached the ruins of what was once Craster's Keep and couldn't help but halt his steps, his eyes widening in surprise at the scene before him. The entire keep was nothing more than ashes and charred remnants.
The log hall had only a few charred logs still standing, and the animal pens were in even worse shape. It was evident that a massive fire had consume...
2023-11-09 06:51:50 +0000 UTC View PostGale couldn't suppress a grimace as he exited the bustling camp, his breath forming frosty plumes in the frigid air. Just beyond the camp's boundary, he spotted Threya and Tormund waiting atop a snow-draped hill.
His irritation is evident-- Gale couldn't resist a grumble, accompanied by a pointed finger directed at the two wildling warriors. "Why in the hells is it t...
2023-11-08 13:43:29 +0000 UTC View PostI continued to swing my sword in a rhythmic pattern, going through my practice routine. My thoughts, however, were far from my training as I inwardly sighed at the Thenns, who were shooting hostile glares in my direction.
The expressions on their faces seemed to suggest they harbored dark intentions, something along the lines of cutting me open and guzzling my ...
2023-11-07 01:22:49 +0000 UTC View PostEntering Mance Rayder's tent, Gale noticed the leader's welcoming smile tinged with relief. "At last, you've returned," Rayder greeted them. "The constant questions from the clan leaders about the damned crow and what he's doing in our midst were becoming tiresome."
Gale heaved a sigh, his frustration evident. "So, you haven't told them yet?" he asked, running a hand wear...
2023-11-06 02:52:57 +0000 UTC View PostAs Gale and his group approached the wildling encampment near the Frostfangs, a sigh of relief escaped Gale's lips. In their absence, the camp had noticeably expanded, and it buzzed with even more wildlings moving to and fro within the encampments.
These free folk were adorned in an array of unique garments, each symbolizing the diverse clans that had pledged allegiance to Mance Rayder's ...
2023-11-05 00:20:35 +0000 UTC View PostAuthor's note: I'm changing the GOT fic's name here as well to avoid causing confusion to future patrons since I've been using the other name for a while now on WN and the other free sites. Anyway, with that out of the way, I hope you enjoy the chapter and have a pleasent day.
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"The attackers were most likely soldiers of a northern house, as it's...
2023-11-04 02:12:52 +0000 UTC View PostGale shifted his attention back and forth between Tormund and the iceblade, a glint in his eyes as he considered an idea. "You know, I'm having second thoughts," he remarked, a smirk playing on his lips.
With a casual flourish, he extended the iceblade in the direction of the wildling. "How about you give it a swing? See how it feels, Just for fun. I promise yo...
2023-11-03 06:38:07 +0000 UTC View PostThe battle unfolded in a blur of movement and fury. Gale, his obsidian dagger gleaming with a malevolent intensity, lunged at the white walker with a lightning-fast stab. He aimed for the creature's heart, but the white walker was no ordinary foe. In a graceful sidestep, it gracefully evaded Gale's thrust.
After deftly dodging Gale's initial attack, the white walker ...
2023-11-03 00:02:05 +0000 UTC View PostEmerging from the shelter into the biting cold, Gale and Threya couldn't help but notice Tormund's uncharacteristic grin as he gazed out over the snow-covered expanse. Even the towering giant, typically lost in its own world, fixated its attention on the distant, eerie figures. These were no living beings but wights, grotesque, animated corpses, their rotted forms a terrifying sight....
2023-11-01 23:43:28 +0000 UTC View PostIn the dim, frigid interior of an improvised snow-block igloo, Threya cast a critical gaze at the makeshift shelter. "This shelter of yours is as ugly as giant shit, but it works," she commented, extending her hand to touch the inner walls cautiously.
Gale couldn't help but respond with a warning, "Careful. It's barely holding against the wind," causing Threya ...
2023-10-31 23:37:17 +0000 UTC View PostTyrion's voice cracked with urgency as he cried out, "There's more people coming!" His plea was met with a wall of noise from the ongoing battle, drowning his words in the chaos. Panic clenched at his chest as he watched Ser Barristan and the other soldiers engaged in combat, oblivious to his warning.
Gritting his teeth and fighting back the fear that clawed at him, Tyrion quickly scanned...
2023-10-31 17:50:34 +0000 UTC View PostGale regarded the stranger with a puzzled expression. "Just let me ask you one thing for a change," he began, a hint of weariness in his voice. "What exactly do you want from us?"
The stranger tilted his head and, in a somewhat robotic fashion, repeated his earlier words, "To turn back and return from whence you came..." His voice and gestures mirrored the previous statement, as if he had...
2023-10-30 22:51:21 +0000 UTC View PostGale's grip tightened around the ice blade, his resolve unwavering as he took another step toward Tormund, who stood closest to him, prepared to unleash his anger. The tension in the air was palpable, and a violent clash appeared imminent.
However, before the young man could make his first move, an unexpected interruption occurred. He was struck in the face by a larg...
2023-10-30 01:08:58 +0000 UTC View PostBefore an improvised training dummy constructed from sticks and furs, Gale wielded his sword with determination, moving swiftly from side to side, unleashing a barrage of strikes upon the dummy. His movements were marked by speed and precision, each swing effectively reducing the training target to tatters.
Yet, to a discerning observer, it was clear that his technique la...
2023-10-29 03:58:02 +0000 UTC View PostGale shifted his attention from the roaring bonfire to the giant sitting some distance away, gazing into the horizon.
"So... I have to ask," he began, "What's this about awakening giants from the earth? Are they dead or something?" He scratched his head, looking to Tormund for answers.
Tormund, however, seemed unconcerned as he shrugged. He had no knowledge of the finer details, and...
2023-10-28 21:39:04 +0000 UTC View PostThe grave expression on Mance Rayder's face quickly dissolved into chuckles at Gale's confident words. "You expect me to believe that you, some unknown crow, killed a White Walker?" he asked, arching an eyebrow.
Gale responded with a shrug. "I haven't taken the oath, so technically, I'm not even a ranger, but yeah..." He trailed off, extending his hand and materializ...
2023-10-27 16:19:37 +0000 UTC View PostAs Gale followed behind Threya, walking through the wildling encampment, he endured the taunts and jeers from the wildlings. They hurled sarcastic and insulting remarks in his direction, but Gale remained composed, refusing to let their mockery get to him.
The distance they kept from him was due, in no small part, to the intimidating presence of Tormund and Threya. While ...
2023-10-26 14:12:13 +0000 UTC View PostAs the days passed, Gale maintained his pretense of sleeping for most of the time. Only in the quiet moments of the night, when the camp was still, his travel companions in deep slumber, did he allow himself a few precious hours of rest.
The incident with the Thenn warrior who had attacked him seemed to have served as a deterrent, as there were no further attem...
2023-10-25 10:59:42 +0000 UTC View PostAfter half a day of traveling, Gale and the wildlings had left the Haunted Forest behind. They now found themselves in a vast, snow-covered landscape with the intimidating Frostfangs mountains looming on the horizon. Tormund, ever watchful, noticed the sky darkening, signaling the approach of night. He decided to halt their journey.
"It's getting late. We better make camp here,...
2023-10-24 14:56:20 +0000 UTC View Post"You might as well consider them trees since they're only here to listen," Gale said with a chuckle, nodding toward the wildling warriors standing in the background. He turned his attention to his fellow Night's Watchmen, Benjen and Edd.
"Remember what we talked about? About how we needed to work with the wildlings?" Gale asked, alternating his gaze between Benjen an...
2023-10-24 10:40:00 +0000 UTC View Post"For fuck's sake," Gale grumbled, momentarily pausing as he carefully removed the arrow that had become lodged in his armor without penetrating his flesh.
An exasperated expression clouded his features.
"What is it now?" he questioned, his gaze fixed on the direction from which the arrow had been fired, planting his sword into the snow near Threya's...
2023-10-23 14:16:58 +0000 UTC View PostThe party had reached the northern fringes of the Haunted Forest, and with the sky darkening as evening approached, they decided to set up camp. After arranging sleeping beds and starting a fire, Edd approached Gale with a measure of sarcasm.
"So, I hear you're who I have to thank for bringing me along on this wonderful journey..." Edd quipped, casting a somewhat dirty look in ...
2023-10-23 10:58:10 +0000 UTC View PostOne day later, within the confines of the Raven's cave, a sense of urgency filled the air as preparations for their departure were finalized. Qhorin took one last look at the roughly drawn map depicting the lands north of the Wall, a tangible representation of their perilous journey ahead.
Folding the map with a sense of resolve, he stowed it away, emphasizing the importa...
2023-10-22 15:16:29 +0000 UTC View PostQhorin's concern for Gale's prolonged meditation was evident on his furrowed brow. He glanced over at Leaf, who had been patiently watching over the scene, and inquired, "He's been like this for two days... How long will this take?"
Leaf took a moment to assess the situation. She briefly examined Gale's still form and then turned her attention to the Three-Eyed Raven...
2023-10-22 11:34:47 +0000 UTC View PostGale's eyes opened to a disconcerting sight in the depths of his mental realm. He no longer inhabited his own form. Instead, he had become an ancient embodiment of winter itself, transformed into a White Walker like no other.
Icy splinters crowned his head, and he rode atop an undead steed. Behind him stretched a formidable legion of the undead, with countless ...
2023-10-21 12:28:52 +0000 UTC View PostAs consciousness returned to him, Qhorin stirred, his eyes gradually adjusting to the dimly lit cave filled with gnarled, dry roots. Puzzlement etched across his face as he observed the peculiar assembly of the Children of the Forest, Benjen, and Edd.
"Well, it appears the lad managed to rescue me after all," he remarked, drawing the attention of the two rangers. A half-smile t...
2023-10-21 08:14:30 +0000 UTC View PostGale shifted his gaze between Edd and Benjen-- concern etched across his face as he inquired about Qhorin's condition.
Benjen, with a solemn expression, leaned over the old ranger and checked for signs of breathing. "The journey has taken its toll on his body. He won't last long," Benjen explained, sighing and shaking his head.
Gale's frown dee...
2023-10-20 09:07:12 +0000 UTC View Post