"Oh, it seems you really are well informed!"
"The Hundred Birds Pavilion certainly is extraordinary!"
"I imagine your Little Birds have spread throughout King's Landing by now!"
Danyla picked up a handful of corn and fed it to the pigeons gathering around her.
Oggian was rather proud of his intelligence network, so he answered with a flattering smile plastered across his face.
"That is all thanks to Your Highness's support!"
"Besides, however many birds the Hundred Birds Pavilion has, they only dare fly close to the ground. Only the Great Dragon has the right to rule above the clouds!"
As he spoke, Oggian took a list from his robes and respectfully handed it to Danyla.
"Your Highness, this is a list of the minor lords and impoverished knights currently receiving support from the Hundred Birds Pavilion!"
"They will all attend the tournament on Dragonstone. You can gather them under your banner there!"
This was an important part of Danyla's plans. She knew very well that there was only so much she could accomplish alone, while the interests binding the Great Lords together were exceedingly complicated. Winning them over would come at no small cost.
Westeros, however, had a great many minor lords and lesser nobles, most of whom were far from wealthy. Their family estates generally provided just enough to support the upbringing of their heirs, leaving many second sons to fend for themselves once they came of age.
This was also the main reason organizations like the Second Sons existed in every era of Westerosi history.
Danyla had therefore instructed Oggian to establish the Hundred Birds Pavilion, secretly supporting and funding those minor lords while bringing their second sons into her service.
The two spoke in the Hundred Birds Pavilion for roughly half an hour before coming out. Then,