Post by Stannis Baratheon on Apr 15, 2015 5:30:59 GMT
To Lord Robb of House Stark, Lord of Winterfell and King in the North,
We share a common cause. You march against the Lannisters to avenge the murder of your father, while I march against them to take what is mine by right. The abomination known as King Joeffry is a bastard born of treason and incest, and has no claim to the Iron Throne. As Robert's eldest brother, all of the laws of the Seven Kingdoms declare that it is now my duty to rule the realm. Your father supported my claim, and now I am calling upon you to support tue cause that Lord Eddard died for.
It has come to my knowledge that you have committed the treason of declaring independence and dubbing yourself "The King in the North". Your crimes against the crown can be forgiven, and if you bend the knee immediately, you will be granted a full pardon. You will be allowed to keep your lands, gods, and even your title, but you must stay loyal to the Baratheon crown and help me defeat the usurpers in King's Landinflg and Storm's End.
Upon receiving this letter, arrange for your younger brother Rickon to be sent to Dragonstone at once, along with a lord you trust. Rickon will be my ward, and if you serve me well, I can see that he marries my own daughter, Shireen. Should I pass without leaving behind a son, Shireen and her husband will inherit the Iron Throne. I shall discuss strategy with the Lord you send, for Ravens are too unreliable for such matters. I have sent six ravens to you bearing this message.
Should you refuse my terms, you will be branded a traitor and destroyed.
King Stannis of House Baratheon, the First of His Name, King of the Andals, the Roynar, and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, and Protector of the Realm.
We share a common cause. You march against the Lannisters to avenge the murder of your father, while I march against them to take what is mine by right. The abomination known as King Joeffry is a bastard born of treason and incest, and has no claim to the Iron Throne. As Robert's eldest brother, all of the laws of the Seven Kingdoms declare that it is now my duty to rule the realm. Your father supported my claim, and now I am calling upon you to support tue cause that Lord Eddard died for.
It has come to my knowledge that you have committed the treason of declaring independence and dubbing yourself "The King in the North". Your crimes against the crown can be forgiven, and if you bend the knee immediately, you will be granted a full pardon. You will be allowed to keep your lands, gods, and even your title, but you must stay loyal to the Baratheon crown and help me defeat the usurpers in King's Landinflg and Storm's End.
Upon receiving this letter, arrange for your younger brother Rickon to be sent to Dragonstone at once, along with a lord you trust. Rickon will be my ward, and if you serve me well, I can see that he marries my own daughter, Shireen. Should I pass without leaving behind a son, Shireen and her husband will inherit the Iron Throne. I shall discuss strategy with the Lord you send, for Ravens are too unreliable for such matters. I have sent six ravens to you bearing this message.
Should you refuse my terms, you will be branded a traitor and destroyed.
King Stannis of House Baratheon, the First of His Name, King of the Andals, the Roynar, and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, and Protector of the Realm.
