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The [[Yunkai|Yunkai'i]] killed [[Groleo|Admiral Groleo]], as retribution for the death of [[Yurkhaz zo Yunzak]], who was trampled by his own slaves when [[Drogon]] wrought havoc in the [[Pit of Daznak]].
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Ser [[Barristan Selmy|Barristan]] attends [[Hizdahr zo Loraq]]'s court under the unease that [[Daenerys]]' absence brings.
  
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The Brazen Beasts now have a new commander - the king's cousin, [[Marghaz zo Loraq]].  [[Reznak mo Reznak]] keeps a strong voice in court, counseling the new King.
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[[Harghaz]] is now acclaimed as a hero after his fight against Drogon.{{Ref|aDwD|52}}
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Ser Barristan notices the presence of [[Quentyn Martell]] and his two Dornish companions at court, remembering his former companionship to [[Prince Lewyn Martell]], his [[Kingsguard]] colleague and also Quentyn's uncle.  He considers the possibility that the poisoned locusts that [[Belwas|Strong Belwas]] ate might have been meant for Hizdhar, as part of a plot to direct Daenerys into marrying Quentyn.
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Before he makes up his mind on the matter, three [[Wise Masters]] envoys from [[Yunkai]] arrive, along with their sellsword [[Bloodbeard]], to talk with Hizdahr.  They show Admiral [[Groleo]]'s severed head as a gesture of intimidation, claiming his death as payback for the death of [[Yurkhaz zo Yunzak]], who died trampled during the panic when Drogon attacked the fighting pits.{{Ref|aDwD|52}}
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The [[Yunkai|Yunkai'i]] killed [[Groleo|Admiral Groleo]], as retribution for the death of [[Yurkhaz zo Yunzak]], who was trampled by his own slaves when [[Drogon]] wrought havoc in the [[Pit of Daznak]].  Ser Barristan reminds King Hizdahr that Yurkhaz's death was accidental, while the Yunkai representatives free three of the six remaining hostages.  They demand that the dragons be destroyed as a condition for the release of the last three hostages.
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As the court is ended for further deliberation of the King's council, Ser Barristan decides to counsel the Dornishmen.  Despite appearing weak, the King has taken notice of Quentyn, and Ser Barristan considers it dangerous for them to remain in Meereen.  He advises them to return immediately to Dorne, going so far as offering the coin for the trip, and reveals that there was an attempt at poisoning either Daenerys or her consort during the fighting pits reopening.{{Ref|aDwD|52}}  Quentyn's shocked reaction reassures Ser Barristan that the Dornishmen had no part in the poisoning, but he still counsels Quentyn and his companions to leave Meereen and return to Dorne, for he considers his prospects of marriage unpromissing and his situation dangerous.
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Revision as of 01:59, 3 January 2012

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Synopsis

Ser Barristan attends Hizdahr zo Loraq's court under the unease that Daenerys' absence brings.

The Brazen Beasts now have a new commander - the king's cousin, Marghaz zo Loraq. Reznak mo Reznak keeps a strong voice in court, counseling the new King.

Harghaz is now acclaimed as a hero after his fight against Drogon.[1]

Ser Barristan notices the presence of Quentyn Martell and his two Dornish companions at court, remembering his former companionship to Prince Lewyn Martell, his Kingsguard colleague and also Quentyn's uncle. He considers the possibility that the poisoned locusts that Strong Belwas ate might have been meant for Hizdhar, as part of a plot to direct Daenerys into marrying Quentyn.

Before he makes up his mind on the matter, three Wise Masters envoys from Yunkai arrive, along with their sellsword Bloodbeard, to talk with Hizdahr. They show Admiral Groleo's severed head as a gesture of intimidation, claiming his death as payback for the death of Yurkhaz zo Yunzak, who died trampled during the panic when Drogon attacked the fighting pits.[1]

The Yunkai'i killed Admiral Groleo, as retribution for the death of Yurkhaz zo Yunzak, who was trampled by his own slaves when Drogon wrought havoc in the Pit of Daznak. Ser Barristan reminds King Hizdahr that Yurkhaz's death was accidental, while the Yunkai representatives free three of the six remaining hostages. They demand that the dragons be destroyed as a condition for the release of the last three hostages.

As the court is ended for further deliberation of the King's council, Ser Barristan decides to counsel the Dornishmen. Despite appearing weak, the King has taken notice of Quentyn, and Ser Barristan considers it dangerous for them to remain in Meereen. He advises them to return immediately to Dorne, going so far as offering the coin for the trip, and reveals that there was an attempt at poisoning either Daenerys or her consort during the fighting pits reopening.[1] Quentyn's shocked reaction reassures Ser Barristan that the Dornishmen had no part in the poisoning, but he still counsels Quentyn and his companions to leave Meereen and return to Dorne, for he considers his prospects of marriage unpromissing and his situation dangerous.

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