This is not Titus's wishful thinking.
At least two people have thought about it this way, and even tried to realize it as the "second generation" of House Peake, "Bran the Builder" Brandon's loyal fans, architecture and Engineering The master of once led his seven sons to use "blitz" tactics to quickly defeat Red Mountains, and went straight to Torrentine's "the Avenger" -
Emerick Peake;
During the reigns of Maegor·Targaryen I and Jaehaerys·Targaryen I, he continued to hold the position of Grand Maester and once instigated "Tyrant" Maegor proposed to marry Ms. Clarisse Dayne in an attempt to completely separate her family and land from Dorne - Benifel eventually died of tremors.
This is probably because heroes think alike.
Dorne, Starfall.
A corner of the castle on the island.
Bathing in the warm afternoon sun still couldn't drive away the depression on Miss Ashara·Dayne's face.
She sat under the pavilion in the citrus grove, holding the letter from Storm's End in her hands. The parchment slowly warmed by the sun felt very gentle, just like the temperature from the black knight's palm in that huge castle.
The lemonade handed over by the maid Vera had already lost its temperature, but Ashara didn't even notice.
She rubbed the handwriting on the letter over and over again. The black Earl strokes were strong and powerful, but also had a bit of rare tenderness. Each letter seemed to whisper about the past.
Harrenhal The dinner scene of the tournament was as clear as if it happened yesterday.
Winterfell The boring dispute between the second son and the middle-aged man in white robe made me feel nervous and hesitant when I attended the formal dance for the first time.
The bold move of the young man in black and the jumping fire in Hall of a Hundred Hearths touched the heartstrings of Miss Starfall at that time. The powerful force when he invited himself to dance, the electric current flowing when the fingertips of men and women touched, the sound of strings resonating with the heartbeat during the dance steps----
She remembered that she did not avoid his burning gaze, but gently put her hand into his palm.
So that every time he turned around, he seemed to be holding himself closer - the enthusiasm was like the Dorne midday sun, burning people's hearts.
"On the day of the jousting, if you hand the necklace with stars to the tip of my spear with your own hands, I will regard your thoughts as being with mine——"
Courage is with me.
Ashara was moved and recited silently, trying to draw the strength he needed from the words in the letter, his eyes gradually turned red.
The necklace with the star pendant is her favorite.
When she handed the star pendant to the other party, she also hid Maiden's shyness and expectation.
When he rode the horse to charge, the starlight flickered slightly on the corner of the high saddle, just like her hanging heart at that time - it was not until the moment he won that she dared to raise her head, show the most beautiful smile in the audience, and greet his victory greeting.
Then there was Godswood under the moonlight. They sat side by side under Heart Tree, chatting and laughing, with the shadows of the trees dancing——
The sweeter the memory, the heavier the reality.
When her eldest brother's body was brought back to the island by the knights, she fell down on the steps of the stone castle. Looking at the star sword emblem on the coffin, she felt like the world was spinning and she didn't know where she was.
Then, it was her other brother.
She once thought that her second brother Arthur was a warrior that no one could defeat, and that his "Dawn" could pierce all enemies. However, the news of the death of Bachelor Starfall directly shattered her peace of mind.
Another close relative passed away.
Maiden, who had just grown up, lost two brothers who regarded her as the apple of their eyes and loved her since childhood in one year.
Starfall's heavy burden suddenly fell on Ashara's young shoulders, making her almost unable to support her.
The letter from my lover came really on time.
Tears fell on the surface of the letter, blurring out some ink stains and awakening her sanity.
Ashara took a deep breath, and the breeze with the fragrance of citrus blew through the tips of her hair.
The words from Titus turned into gentle hands, gently smoothing the wrinkles in her heart. "----Although sadness is as long as Long Night, Dawn will eventually pierce the darkness."
He did not forget his oath because of the war, nor did he give up his original intention because of the changes in power. Instead, he wrote this page full of comfort and hope for her during the break of the war.
"How can I let him work hard alone, while I hide in the room like a little girl, draw the curtains, and feel sorry for myself?"
Ashara murmured to himself, his purple eyes gradually lighting up.
She is no longer the Maiden who only carefree under the protection of her brother. Now she is the patriarch and leader of the Starfall female Earl, House Dayne.
Titus is fighting for the future of the two of them, and she should also shoulder part of the responsibility to take charge of this land and protect the glory of the family.
She remembered the joke in Titus's letter.
If she continues to weep and sob, the silver moon will dim and the leaves of the sacred tree will sigh——Ashara couldn't help but burst into tears and smiled. She wiped away the tears with her fingertips and her eyes became firmer.
The war on the mainland has basically come to an end, and the rise of Black Earl and Starpike on the north side of the mountain range has become unstoppable. Although he and his two brothers belong to different camps, they have never been a direct enemy, which makes her more confident in their future.
She also doesn't want to make enemies within the family.
Having become the lord of Starfall, she also began to think seriously as a female Earl for the first time.
Only by mastering the power of the family and making the internal members obey her will can she and Titus have the possibility to combine.
She wants to get her own happiness with her own hands!
In order to be with Titus, she must break the generational barriers and historical grudges between the Red Mountains and let the winds from the west of Dorne and the east of the Reach blow together more freely.
Ashara stood up, folded the letter carefully, and put it into a silk bag, as if he was collecting the future of Star Shuttle and Star Falling Twin Cities.
She wanted to comfort Aliria Dayne, her sister first.
Then cheer up, manage the territory of Starfall, control the power of the family, become the most solid backing for your lover, and wait with him for the arrival of Dawn.
Before that, she had to be alone, waiting for the arrival of Eddard·Stark and "Dawn".
After you have comforted Aliria and dealt with the matter of the returning knight, you can then reply to the black knight in the distance.
Starfall Earl I thought silently in my heart and started back to the castle. My dress was elegant and luxurious, and my steps became more and more steady.
From the island where Starfall is located, go all the way north through High Hermitage and then through Blackmont----
Come to the other side of the Red Mountains.
The middle watershed of the Mander River.
Once the residence of the Gardener King, it is now the castle of the governor family of the Reach-Highgarden.
The Iron Fleet led by King Column is quite large. Although it has no rivals in surface combat - at least it has no rivals on the shores of the Mander River.
However, their results after advancing on Highgarden were ultimately reduced a lot due to their inherent shortcomings in siege ability, and they were unable to take advantage of the fattest fruit in the Reach.
This offensive and defensive battle outside Highgarden City finally ended with "Ironborn was plundered but not defeated, Highgarden was damaged but not destroyed".
The offensive and defensive gains and losses of both sides and the subsequent impact gradually came out after the war subsided:
Ironborn's advantages have been limited to the water from beginning to end.
Hundreds of longships lined up on the Mander River. The ferocious offensive made it difficult for the guards in the Highgarden port area to resist, so they had to retreat to the rear and engage in a fierce "fireball exchange" with the opponent.
Ironborn's fireball carried the pungent smell of kerosene and roared towards the shore. The pier of Highgarden port groaned in the flames, and the temporary ship wall formed by a series of expropriated ships docked along the embankment was also ignited.
The fire soared into the sky, reflecting half of the river red.
Highgarden The guards used the cover of the shore defenses to counterattack with the same "fireball technique" and bows and arrows.
Of course their shots were not as accurate as those of Ironborn who were proficient in this art, but no matter how wide Mander River was, there were hundreds of invading enemy ships parked here. Many long ships and a small number of warships were hit on the sails or decks.
As the fire spread, many Ironborn on the long boats were forced to jump into the river to escape. In the end, they paid the price of dozens of boats being seriously damaged before they finally broke through the defense line of the port area and approached the gathering point outside the main city.
Highgarden's city wall was too high, so Ironborn first vented their anger at being blocked in the settlement outside the city.
"Queen of Thorns"Olenna·Redwyne had already issued orders to guide the people into the city, but in the panic, only half of the residents successfully escaped into the Highgarden thick city walls, and most of them were wealthy businessmen who had notified them in advance.
Ironborn was still brave after getting off the ship. Armed with battle axes and spears, they broke into houses and shops and robbed goods, food,
Cloth and a small amount of gold and silver were used to destroy all the items that could not be taken away. The young and healthy people and young women were also regarded as their trophies and driven away.
The once prosperous outer city neighborhood was reduced to a mess.
However, the core wealth inside and outside Highgarden has always been in the hands of House Tyrell and those wealthy businessmen who are married to nobles. Ironborn has not been able to touch the real wealthy land.
This made King Cologne extremely dissatisfied, and he immediately ordered his sons to use the remaining kerosene bombs to use the "Fireball Technique" again and throw it towards the garden maze inside the first wall of Highgarden.
This plant maze, which was composed of precious shrubs and flowers and had both ornamental and defensive functions, burned in the sea of fire.
The vines were scorched black and the path was burned, becoming the most severely damaged iconic "landscape" of Highgarden.
After King Cologne breathed a sigh of relief, he originally planned to cut down the lush forests around Highgarden and build simple siege ladders and battering rams in an attempt to break through the white walls of Highgarden and plunder the massive wealth right in front of him and in the center of the Reach.
But at this moment, Highgarden coach, Fertimo Clyne from Red Lake City, led ten thousand the Reach reinforcements and rushed from the north.
After arriving at the north bank of the Mander River, the support force quickly formed a formation and launched a long-range attack. Arrows and gravel from small trebuchets fell into the Iron Fleet in the river like raindrops, and formed a pincer attack with the guards on the Highgarden City wall.
What's even worse is that King Cologne's stomach trouble that he has suffered for many years has relapsed. The severe pain makes it difficult for him to think deeply about countermeasures and to command calmly.
In addition, Ironborn are not good at attacking fortresses. Facing the dual pressure of fortified cities and reinforcements, they have no chance of winning if they continue to fight.
After weighing the situation, Column kept Sir Fertimo's reinforcements on the north bank of the Mander River, and let his three sons lead the team in person to launch the final round of looting.
After plundering the remaining supplies nearby and having gained quite a lot, the Ironborn were willing to return to their ship, followed Iron Fleet down the Mander River, and then went out to the sea from the river mouth and successfully retreated to the north.
Starfall: