Lys and Volantis had now banded together, while the alliance Norvos and Qohor had forged during the Century of Blood endured to this day.
Deepening the alliance with Norvos amounted to allying with two city-states. Norvos, perhaps for several reasons, had also decided to strengthen its alliance with Gendry.
The situation in the east remained murky. Drogo's Ko Pono and others had now become new khals and returned to their old trade.
Slaver's Bay had also fallen into turmoil, as had Lys and Volantis. In the long run, Gendry would still strike a devastating blow against the slavers' allied forces.
Although Norvos also had slaves, its attitude was far more relaxed. First, its economy was small. Second, these were servants of the gods; even if slavery were abolished, they would still serve devoutly as guards.
Ser Balon and Ser Robar, clad in full white scale armor and snow-white cloaks, led the way out of the sept.
Gendry and his wife followed closely, then came the newlyweds, with Prince Quentyn carrying a basket and scattering rose petals for them.
Next came Lady Meera Lio and Lord Tyrell, followed by Lady Tyrell, holding tightly to the Red Viper's arm;
The Queen of Thorns walked fifth, supporting herself with one hand on Ser Bronze Royce and gripping a cane with the other, her steps unsteady, with two twin guards protecting her closely;
The sixth pair was Ser Garlan Tyrell and his wife...
"Growing strong! Growing strong!" Cheers surged like a tide outside. On this joyous day, people had decided to forget their hatred of the Dornish for the moment.
Though the bride was not tall, she was reasonably beautiful, with bright eyes.
Gendry and Daenerys stepped into the chilly autumn day, and the lords and common people cheered for the king and the