3 The Rebellion (2)

I was currently sitting at my desk reading a letter from King's Landing. The Battle of the Trident had just ended, we were at the 7th Moon of the year.

"Greetings, Lord Monford Velaryon. It is with my deepest condolences that I write this letter. The battle of Trident has just concluded and sadly, your father was one of the casualties of this bloody war. The King is demanding that you send all your troops to assist King's Landing. The Lannister Armies are here to assist and you are ordered to help.

- Hand of the King."

I put the letter down and looked into the air. This was expected really, Lucerys Velaryons death was unknown but it was between 281 AC - 291 AC. But I honestly thought it would be later. No matter, this works better for me. I'm currently 7 years old which means I would have to have a regent. I'm probably gonna assign Aurane as my regent. He won't interfere and the other Lords won't be angry at me for leading Velaryon alone.

It's time to take the Seven Kingdoms by storm. I quickly called Jon and Aurane into my office. They arrived five minutes later.

"I just got information that my father has passed away." I said

They were both shocked before saying their condolences.

"Thank you. However we must take action. The Seven Kingdoms are currently in chaos, we must use this opportunity. We will take control of the Narrow Sea."

"Aurane Waters, I trust you trust me enough to the point you believe I am able to lead House Velaryon. Therefore I appoint you as regent so that the other Lords and Nobles of other houses and allies do not get angry." I said.

"According to my information, the current Lord of Bar Emmon died during the Trident and his wife is currently pregnant with his child." I said as I spread out a map.

"Sharp point is important for us to take to increase our control of the narrow sea. They are also currently weak with nobody but a pregnant woman to lead them."

"Aurane, I appoint you as 1st Velaryon Fleet Admiral. Prepare the Fleet, 2 Galleys, 10 Escort Cogs and 10 Military Cogs, we will travel to Sharp Point. You have 1 week."

"Jon, enforce mass recruitment of troops. I wish for you to recruit 5 thousand men and begin training them and giving them leather armor. We will increase our force to 8k. Tell them that they will be paid 10 Gold Coin for participating and it will only be for 3 years max." I said.

"We will leave in 1 week, good luck to both of you." They both saluted before they left the room. I then ordered one of my guards to bring the Maester. 10 minutes later be arrived.

"Maester Lewis, please sit down" I said.

"Thank you, My Lord."

"Maester, I would like for you to give me some information about our current situation. What's our economic situation, how much are we gaining each year, how much we loosing etc."

"Yes, My Lord. Our current coffers include 80k Gold Dragons. Our annual income is 15k, 8k from naval trade, 3k from taxes and 4k from selling stuff on the island and we spend around 5k on military maintenance. We spend 3k on our naval trade. And 2k on our workshops where we create our trade goods."

"Hmmm, what is our current armoury?"

"Luckily your Father was smart and therefore saw a war coming, it's also why our coffers are so low. We have enough armament to supply 10k new troops, our current 2k standing also have 2 sets of armor, sword, shield, spear and helmet. We also have 400 war horses."

"Hmmm, I see. That will be all Maester Lewis."

"My Lord, I also have something to tell you."

"Go ahead."

"Ever since the Dance of the dragons and the fall of Velaryon, we have been hiding something. Waiting for the best time to release it. It has been brought down from Maester to Maester and Lord to Lord, Lord Corlys Velaryon have a map of his trade routes, it will immensely help our trading. Deep down in High Tide, we also have a dungeon filled with loot from his time in the Shadow Lands. He lost half his crew and his lover, but he did not return empty handed. And the time to use them are now." The Maester said before handing me a key and leaving.

To say I was shocked is a heavily understatement. Lord Colrys Velaryon was the person who made House Velaryon the richest House in the Seven Kingdoms before the Dance of dragons took House Velaryon with them. Corley understood that the fall of the Targaryen's was imminent and therefore he told his predecessor to wait until the time was right before striking, if what the Maester told me is correct.

I quickly took the key before making my way down to the dungeons. After going through the labyrinth of dungeons I finally found it. Opening the door I found the room filled with all sorts of things. There were Armor, Shields, Artifacts, even dragon eggs. As I was walking through the loot I spotted a triple sword holder holding 3 swords, they were laying horizontally. I took up the first sword and I quickly realised what sword it was. THE Brightroar, the ancient sword of House Lannister. If I could sell this to the Lannister they would easily pay me a lot of Dragon Coins for it, however it was a dangerous play as they could attack me for it.

I put it back in it's place before taking out the other one. I also recognised the second as the Valyrian Sword Blackfyre. I could buy the Golden Company for eternity with this sword as the leaders originate from Blackfyre.

The third sword was the famous Dark Sister. This was an ancient Valyrian Sword from House Targaryen, it was one of two and I owned the 2nd as well. Just these three swords can make me the richest in the Seven Kingdoms.

Beside them lay around 5 Valyrian Knives. Just this table in itself is worth more than a whole Kingdom.

I began exploring a bit more, I found a lot of dragonglass, a dragon egg and a map. There were also old swords, armor and other stuff. After being down there for around 1 hour I took the map and went up again.

I quickly entered my office before opening the the map. The map included a detailed description of Corlys Velaryons trading routes, which seas were dangerous, which were not, what products sold best where and a route into the Shadow Lands.

This was an extremely important map. This map in itself could lead a house to extreme riches and I planned to make full use of it.

My father had a lot of advisors, friends and skilled people serving him. I decided to call upon one of them. Addam Velaryon, he was the one commanding the trading fleet. The guard entered 5 minutes later with him before leaving the room.

"Greetings, My Lord" he said upon arriving.

"Greetings, Ser Addam. Please, sit down." He then sat down.

"I'm sure you've heard of Corlys Velaryon. Well he left an invaluable map to be used at the right time. And luckily, that time is now. The map includes a detailed description of his trade routes. I will give you a copy of said map. You are not to show the full route to anyone, only the specific route they are meant to travel." I said as I slid the map over the table.

He took it and began reading.

"M-y, my Lord, with this I will be able to introduce tons of riches to House Velaryon. This is a gift from god!" He exclaimed.

"Indeed, I will entrust you to fully this map and it's routes into our current shipping lanes. Any resources you wish, you shall have them."

"Understood, My Lord! I shall not let you down."

"Very well, you are dismissed. You have 3 months to gain some results and to check the routes." I said before signaling him to leave.

These new discoveries would revolutionise our trading routes and our income.

"Guard, call for Jon and Aurane." I said to the guard outside.

"Yes, sir!" He said before I heard his footsteps slowly disappear.

Five minutes he came in with Aurane and Jon before leaving.

"Aurane, prepare 15 of your best men and begin training them to be my future guards. Jon take the current best and most loyal of your grown up unit and have em come to me to serve as my guards. Bring Laenor as well Aurane to serve at this time." I said.

"Understood, sir!"

"I have also found a lot of treasure under the castle which includes lots of Valyrian Steel Swords, Knifes and a dragon egg. We will be growing soon."

"Aurane, how's the fleet coming along?"

"Very good, sir. We'll be ready within a few days."

"Very good. Jon continue to train all reamining troops, especially in naval warfare. Dismissed." They both then left the room

-[ 1 Week later ]-

I was currently standing at the front of one of the galleys. 200 men on this ship. Infront of me lay a castle, a castle named Sharp Point. Sharp point is an ancient castle from the times of the andals.

Five minutes later we docked on the harbour with only my galley while the rest remained on the sea around Sharp Point. There came a few guars to meet us.

"My Lord!" They said as they stood before me.

"Please take me to the overhead of your House." I said. They immediately responded by leading me to the castle. 7 minutes later we arrived in the hall.

As we opened door I looked around in the hall. On the chair at the highest point sat a heavily pregnant woman. She looked firm however I knew that she we in an emotional turmoil after loosing her husband and having to rule House Bar Emmon and give birth at the same time.

"My Lady, I come to you with a proposal." I said as I stepped in front of the stairs leading to the chair.

"Swear fealty to us. Together we will control the Narrow Sea and bring riches to all Houses under us. Your old overlord are dead, you need to make a decision about the new one."

"Hmm, powerful words, spoken by a child. While it is true that we no longer have a duty to House Targaryen, why should we follow their branch house whom is currently led by a child?"

"My lady, though I may be a child. Rest assured as Aurane serves as my regent so I do not bear the choices. However my words means the same as the words of a grown man."

"Hmm, it seems you do not lack in maturity or intelligence even though you have not yet reached your nameday. Very well. Once my child is born I shall swear fealty to you and Hoise Velaryon."

"Thank you, upon swearing to House Velaryon you will be given some trade routes wroten down on the map."

"Thank you, My Lord."

"Please work together with your maester and send me a letter of your current economical situation, military might and resources."

"It shall be done, Lord Velaryon."

I nodded before turning around and walking out and into the boat.

"Set sail For House Celtigar!"