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{{Infobox Chapter AFfC
| pov = [[Sansa Stark|Alayne]]
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| pov = [[Sansa Stark]]
| title = Alayne II
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| title = Alayne I
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| place        = the [[Eyrie]]
 
| page = 328
 
| page = 328
 
| previous = [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 22|Arya II]]
 
| previous = [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 22|Arya II]]
| current = [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 23|Alayne II]]
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| current = [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 23|Alayne I]]
 
| next = [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 24|Cersei V]]
 
| next = [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 24|Cersei V]]
 
| arc previous = [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 10|Sansa I]]
 
| arc previous = [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 10|Sansa I]]
| arc next = [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 41|Alayne III]]
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| arc next = [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 41|Alayne II]]
 
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}}
 
    
 
    
 
==Synopsis==   
 
==Synopsis==   
[[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] is now completely in the role of [[Alayne Stone]], and she has considerable influence in the [[Eyrie]]. On the balcony of her rooms in the [[Eyrie#Maiden's Tower|Maiden's Tower]], she surveys the armies of the [[Lords Declarant]] camped outside the [[Gates of the Moon]]. Lord [[Gilwood Hunter]] had arrived first, and immediately blockaded supplies from reaching the Eyrie. Though they were not yet under siege, the situation looked dire from her standpoint. Lord [[Robert Arryn|Robert]], even more irritable than normal, tells Alayne that he still hears [[Marillion]] singing every night. Alayne assures him that the bard was dead, although she had not seen the body, but she herself no longer heard singing. When [[Petyr Baelish|Littlefinger]] arrives, he informs them that the Lords Declarant are on their way up to the Eyrie for a parley. He tells Alayne that there will be eight of them, but he is only concerned about [[Lyn Corbray]]. We learn that Lyn had fought against [[Jon Arryn]] at the onset of [[Robert's Rebellion]], but later fought alongside him at the [[Battle of the Trident|Trident]], where he slew Prince [[Lewyn Martell]] of the [[Kingsguard]] and broke the Dornish line. While his [[Lyonel Corbray|elder brother]] supported Petyr's position as Lord Protector of the Vale, Ser Lyn had taken up with the Lords Declarant. Bearing the Valyrian sword '[[Lady Forlorn]]', Ser Lyn was a dangerous and unpredictable man who was very quick to demand a duel.
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[[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] is now completely in the role of [[Alayne Stone]], and she has considerable influence in the [[Eyrie]]. On the balcony of her rooms in the [[Eyrie#Maiden's Tower|Maiden's Tower]], she surveys the armies of the [[Lords Declarant]] camped outside the [[Gates of the Moon]]. Lord [[Gilwood Hunter]] arrived first, and immediately blockaded supplies from reaching the Eyrie. Though they are not yet under siege, the situation looks dire from her standpoint. Lord [[Robert Arryn|Robert]], even more irritable than normal because there are no eggs or bacon, tells Alayne that he still hears [[Marillion]] singing every night. Alayne assures him that the bard is dead, although she has not seen the body, but she herself no longer hears singing. When [[Petyr Baelish|Littlefinger]] arrives, he informs them that the Lords Declarant are on their way up to the Eyrie for a parley. He tells Alayne that there will be eight of them, but he is only concerned about [[Lyn Corbray]]. We learn that Lyn fought against [[Jon Arryn]] at [[taking of Gulltown|Gulltown]] at the onset of [[Robert's Rebellion]], but later fought alongside him at the [[Battle of the Trident|Trident]], where he slew Prince [[Lewyn Martell]] of the [[Kingsguard]] and broke the Dornish line. While his [[Lyonel Corbray|elder brother]] supports Petyr's position as Lord Protector of the Vale, Ser Lyn has taken up with the Lords Declarant. Bearing the Valyrian sword [[Lady Forlorn]], Ser Lyn is a dangerous and unpredictable man, quick to demand a duel.
  
The Lords Declarant seek to defend Lord Robert and the Vale, but do not acknowledge the Lord Protector, naming him a false counsellor who had been misruling the Vale. After Robert has another fit, Littlefinger suggests that Maester [[Colemon]] try giving him sweetsleep, although the [[maester]] seems reticent to do so. Alayne tells her "father" that [[Yohn Royce]] will recognize her, having met her at [[Winterfell]] when [[Waymar Royce]] took the black, but Petyr explains that "men see what they expect to see." She also asks him why he doesn't leave the Vale and take up his position as Lord of [[Harrenhal]]. Littlefinger is convinced the place is cursed, especially after what happened to [[Tywin Lannister]], [[Gregor Clegane]], and [[Vargo Hoat]]. Lady [[Shella Whent]] had recently died without any heirs, claiming yet another family that had once ruled at [[Harren Hoare|Black Harren]]'s nightmare castle. When Alayne recommends that he give Harrenhal to [[Lord Walder Frey]], Petyr smiles and tells her he might, but he would really like to give it to [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]]; saying, "I might have to remove her from the game sooner than I'd planned. Provided she does not remove herself first."
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The Lords Declarant seek to defend Lord Robert and the Vale, but do not acknowledge the Lord Protector, naming him a false counselor who has been misruling the Vale. After Robert has another fit, Littlefinger suggests that Maester [[Colemon]] try giving him [[sweetsleep]], although the [[maester]] seems reticent to do so. Alayne tells her "father" that [[Yohn Royce]] will recognize her, having met her at [[Winterfell]] when [[Waymar Royce]] took the black, but Petyr explains that "men see what they expect to see." She also asks him why he doesn't leave the Vale to take up his position as Lord of [[Harrenhal]]. Littlefinger is convinced the place is cursed, especially after what happened to [[Tywin Lannister]], [[Gregor Clegane]], and [[Vargo Hoat]]. Lady [[Shella Whent]] recently died without any heirs, claiming yet another family that once ruled at [[Harren Hoare|Black Harren]]'s nightmare castle. When Alayne recommends that he give Harrenhal to Lord [[Walder Frey]], Petyr smiles and tells her he might, but he would really like to give it to [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]], although he might have to "remove her from the game" sooner than planned, unless she removes herself first.
  
Alayne leads the Lords Declarant up to Petyr's solar, where he confounds them by agreeing to sign their declaration to weed out the false counsellors. But Yohn Royce tells him they did not come to obtain his signature; they are here to remove Littlefinger and take Lord Robert to foster at [[Runestone]]. Petyr informs them that he plans to foster the sons of other lords here so that Robert will have boys his own age around. He also asks Lady [[Anya Waynwood]] to send [[Harrold Hardyng]] to the Eyrie as his ward, but the Lords scoff at this request. Littlefinger refuses their demand that he vacate the Vale and turn over Robert, and after he calls their bluffs of violence, Lyn Corbray draws Lady Forlorn, but this enrages the other Lords Declarant, and Bronze Yohn tells the knight, "Put up your steel, ser! Are you a Cobray or a Frey? We are guests here." Cobray stalks off, but this has worked to Littlefinger's advantage, as he now turns hostile toward the Lords. Demanding that they lift their encampment and give him one year to set the Vale to rights or else he will willingly step down as Lord Protector, all the Lords except Yohn Royce agree, and Petyr emerges victorious in the parley.
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Alayne leads the Lords Declarant up to Petyr's solar, where he confounds them by saying that he would like to sign their declaration to weed out the false counselors. But Yohn Royce tells him they did not come to obtain his signature; they are here to remove Littlefinger and take Lord Robert to foster at [[Runestone]]. Petyr informs them that he plans to foster the sons of other lords here so that Robert will have boys his own age around. He also asks Lady [[Anya Waynwood]] to send [[Harrold Hardyng]] to the Eyrie as his ward, but the Lords scoff at this request. Littlefinger refuses their demand that he leave the Vale and turn over Robert, and after he calls their bluffs of violence, Lyn Corbray draws Lady Forlorn, but this enrages the other Lords Declarant, and Bronze Yohn tells the knight to up his steel, reminding him that they are guests. Corbray stalks off, but this has worked to Littlefinger's advantage, as he now turns hostile toward the Lords. Demanding that they lift their encampment and give him one year to set the Vale to rights or else he will willingly step down as Lord Protector, all the Lords except Yohn Royce agree, and Petyr emerges victorious in the parley.
  
Later that night, after the Lords have departed, Alayne asks Petyr what he plans for the next year. Littlefinger continues his tutelage of Alayne in playing the game of thrones. He states that one or two of the older Lords may die over the course of the year, and Lord [[Gilwood Hunter]] may well be killed by his younger brother [[Harlan Hunter|Harlan]], who arranged old Lord [[Eon Hunter|Eon]]'s death. Petyr reveals that he will never be able to sway Bronze Yohn, but when Alayne inquires about Ser Lyn, he tells her that he can be bought "with gold and boys and promises."
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Later that night, after the Lords have departed, Alayne asks Petyr what he plans for the next year. Littlefinger continues his tutelage of Alayne in playing the game of thrones. He states that one or two of the older Lords may die over the course of the year, and Lord [[Gilwood Hunter]] may well be killed by his younger brother [[Harlan Hunter|Harlan]], who arranged old Lord [[Eon Hunter|Eon]]'s death.<ref>Petyr's certainty is a strong indicator that he has spies in the Vale's other Houses, and may well have influenced Harlan previously. We learned in [[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 80|Chapter 80]] that rumor has it that it was Gilwood who arranged his father Eon's death.</ref> Petyr admits that he will never be able to sway Bronze Yohn, but when Alayne inquires about Ser Lyn,<ref>Her specific wording reveals that she deduced that Lyn Corbray is in Petyr's service, something that the Lords Declarant are not aware of.</ref> he tells her that he can be bought "with gold and boys and promises."
  
==References and Notes==  
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==References and Notes==
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{{References}}
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*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2014/05/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-feast-for-crows-part-16 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows, Part 16]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
 
* The synopsis was copied from AoL member vbkorik27 previously at [http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html].
 
* The synopsis was copied from AoL member vbkorik27 previously at [http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html].
  
 
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Revision as of 20:40, 9 September 2015

Alayne I
A Feast for Crows chapter
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POV Sansa Stark
Place the Eyrie
Page 328 UK HC (Other versions)
Chapter chronology (All)
Sansa I
Arya II  ← Alayne I →  Cersei V

Alayne II

Synopsis

Sansa is now completely in the role of Alayne Stone, and she has considerable influence in the Eyrie. On the balcony of her rooms in the Maiden's Tower, she surveys the armies of the Lords Declarant camped outside the Gates of the Moon. Lord Gilwood Hunter arrived first, and immediately blockaded supplies from reaching the Eyrie. Though they are not yet under siege, the situation looks dire from her standpoint. Lord Robert, even more irritable than normal because there are no eggs or bacon, tells Alayne that he still hears Marillion singing every night. Alayne assures him that the bard is dead, although she has not seen the body, but she herself no longer hears singing. When Littlefinger arrives, he informs them that the Lords Declarant are on their way up to the Eyrie for a parley. He tells Alayne that there will be eight of them, but he is only concerned about Lyn Corbray. We learn that Lyn fought against Jon Arryn at Gulltown at the onset of Robert's Rebellion, but later fought alongside him at the Trident, where he slew Prince Lewyn Martell of the Kingsguard and broke the Dornish line. While his elder brother supports Petyr's position as Lord Protector of the Vale, Ser Lyn has taken up with the Lords Declarant. Bearing the Valyrian sword Lady Forlorn, Ser Lyn is a dangerous and unpredictable man, quick to demand a duel.

The Lords Declarant seek to defend Lord Robert and the Vale, but do not acknowledge the Lord Protector, naming him a false counselor who has been misruling the Vale. After Robert has another fit, Littlefinger suggests that Maester Colemon try giving him sweetsleep, although the maester seems reticent to do so. Alayne tells her "father" that Yohn Royce will recognize her, having met her at Winterfell when Waymar Royce took the black, but Petyr explains that "men see what they expect to see." She also asks him why he doesn't leave the Vale to take up his position as Lord of Harrenhal. Littlefinger is convinced the place is cursed, especially after what happened to Tywin Lannister, Gregor Clegane, and Vargo Hoat. Lady Shella Whent recently died without any heirs, claiming yet another family that once ruled at Black Harren's nightmare castle. When Alayne recommends that he give Harrenhal to Lord Walder Frey, Petyr smiles and tells her he might, but he would really like to give it to Cersei, although he might have to "remove her from the game" sooner than planned, unless she removes herself first.

Alayne leads the Lords Declarant up to Petyr's solar, where he confounds them by saying that he would like to sign their declaration to weed out the false counselors. But Yohn Royce tells him they did not come to obtain his signature; they are here to remove Littlefinger and take Lord Robert to foster at Runestone. Petyr informs them that he plans to foster the sons of other lords here so that Robert will have boys his own age around. He also asks Lady Anya Waynwood to send Harrold Hardyng to the Eyrie as his ward, but the Lords scoff at this request. Littlefinger refuses their demand that he leave the Vale and turn over Robert, and after he calls their bluffs of violence, Lyn Corbray draws Lady Forlorn, but this enrages the other Lords Declarant, and Bronze Yohn tells the knight to up his steel, reminding him that they are guests. Corbray stalks off, but this has worked to Littlefinger's advantage, as he now turns hostile toward the Lords. Demanding that they lift their encampment and give him one year to set the Vale to rights or else he will willingly step down as Lord Protector, all the Lords except Yohn Royce agree, and Petyr emerges victorious in the parley.

Later that night, after the Lords have departed, Alayne asks Petyr what he plans for the next year. Littlefinger continues his tutelage of Alayne in playing the game of thrones. He states that one or two of the older Lords may die over the course of the year, and Lord Gilwood Hunter may well be killed by his younger brother Harlan, who arranged old Lord Eon's death.[1] Petyr admits that he will never be able to sway Bronze Yohn, but when Alayne inquires about Ser Lyn,[2] he tells her that he can be bought "with gold and boys and promises."

References and Notes

  1. Petyr's certainty is a strong indicator that he has spies in the Vale's other Houses, and may well have influenced Harlan previously. We learned in A Storm of Swords, Chapter 80 that rumor has it that it was Gilwood who arranged his father Eon's death.
  2. Her specific wording reveals that she deduced that Lyn Corbray is in Petyr's service, something that the Lords Declarant are not aware of.