Parley at Castamere

Over the following days, my forces overran and captured the castles neighbouring Casterly Rock. The city of Lannisport was sacked after a 3-day siege and even more Lannister hostages were taken. Between Robb Stark and myself, only pockets of the Westerlands remained loyal to Tywin Lannister, most notably the island fortress of Faircastle and the legendary Golden Tooth.

Ser Davos sent a raven to report that his mission to Dorne had been successful. Prince Doran Martell will raise 10,000 soldiers under the command of his brother, Oberyn. He also offered her daughter's hand in marriage and my pledge to not harm his ward, Princess Myrcella 'Baratheon'. Furthermore, as I had hoped, the Young Wolf also sent a messenger raven to request a parley between himself and I on neutral ground at the ruins of Castamere.

By the time my party reached the destroyed castle of House Reyne, Robb Stark, his mother, Greatjon Umber and Roose Bolton as well as a handful guards had already arrived.

"I thought he had dragons!" muttered Lord Umber to his liege. Just then a loud screech filled the air and the trees shook in the unnatural wind. My sister-queen, ever the show-off, wanted to arrive to make a dramatic entrance on the back of her dragon. She dismounted non-chalantly and stepped to my side to the amazement of the Northern lords.

"Im truly glad you offered to meet Lord Stark, most lords would see a dragon and run the other way" I said as courteous as possible.

"Im not a lord. The lords of the North and the Trident have crowned me their king. My father fought to overthrow yours but he has also taught me that children are innocent of their father's crimes." Said the proud young king. I admired his bravery and honesty.

"So you want a military alliance against the Lannisters and in return I must respect the independence of the North? Fine I accept!" I said without even hesitating.

"You do?" Robb Stark said surprised.

"The North has suffered under the Iron Throne and is overrun by Ironborn scum, your brothers are missing, Winterfell is a ruin and your sister, Sansa, is on the verge of marrying Tyrion Lannister. Should you wish for independence, you shall have it." I said. I was more than capable of waging war for the Northern crown, hell, I could even 'convince' him to bend the knee the moment we met. But I always had a soft spot for the Starks.

But I was no fool. I used my powers to ensure that Robb would always remain a loyal ally. He may be an honorable man and an excellent battle commander, but I doubted he would stay on my side after he discovers my intention to seduce the woman of Westeros, including his sister and his wife.

"Now that we are allies, we should coordinate our strategies." Robb said, using another trick, I quickly read his mind and discovered his battle plans.

"The Ironborn holds Moat Caillin and thus trapping your armies south of the Neck. I could offer you my ships but I believe its best if we deal with the Lannisters first. I will continue rallying support from the lords of Westeros and if they support my claim, the game is won. Meanwhile you will march upon Harrenhal while my spies will infiltrate King's Landing and attempt to rescue Lady Sansa." I commanded.

Robb Stark seemed pleased and left to mobilize his army. I now had the allegiance of one of the greatest military mind in the Seven Kingdoms and the indirect control of the Kingdom of the North and the Trident.