(Third-person perspective)
A week had passed since the incident with Lady Stark. After that day, she chose to keep a considerable distance from Aermir and no longer insisted on mentioning the Seven. Aermir was leisurely strolling towards the Godswood, eating an apple. Just then, he heard Arya and Sansa's voices.
"That's not fair! I don't like archery! Pick up your sword, let's have a match!" Arya protested vehemently.
"A salute to the one who climbed the fence."
The two sisters continued their archery contest. Arya was frustrated with her performance, as she missed the target again. She sighed in frustration, and the bow slipped from her hand, clattering to the ground.
Lord Stark kept his promise and allowed them to learn archery and swordsmanship. Although Sansa preferred Lady activities, she was passionate about archery. Every arrow she shot was accurate, patient, and graceful.
Conversely, Arya found her true passion in swordsmanship, which allowed her to escape her so-called " Lady lessons." As the two sisters continued their friendly matches, Aermir observed from the sidelines, impressed by their contrasting yet formidable skills.
Lord Stark summoned Syrio Forel, an Essos swordsman, to instruct Arya. The Braavosi water-dance style was perfectly suited to people of short stature. With a burning determination to remain true to the Stark spirit, Arya accepted this new way of fighting.
The Water Dancer was a middle-aged man, bald, with a distinctive beak-like nose. While he might not possess extraordinary strength, his speed was impressive. Aermir sparred with him several times, initially finding it difficult to keep up with the Water Dancer's characteristically rapid strikes. However, over time, he gradually adapted to this unique style. Syrio Forel's strength attribute was 10, and his speed was 15; combined with his slender blade, this created the illusion of even greater speed.
As Aermir approached the arguing sisters, his attention was drawn away from his thoughts. Sansa and Arya were engrossed in discussing the merits of swordsmanship versus archery. Arya favored the sword, and she turned to Aermir for his opinion.
"Let's ask Aermir, the champion of the Tourney at Lannisport, who is better?"
Aermir gave a knowing smile and replied, "No."
Arya seemed taken aback by the answer, prompting Aermir to elaborate further.
"No single weapon is the best. Every weapon has its unique advantages and disadvantages. A sword is versatile, but what use is it when you're eighty meters away from your enemy?"
Sansa, feeling Verification, confidently chimed in, "See? I told you so!"
Aermir interjected, "But what use is a bow in close combat?"
This time it was Arya's turn to admit it with a smile, "Of course it's useless!"
"So, what does this mean?" Aermir prompted.
After a moment's thought, Sansa replied, "Every weapon has its advantages and disadvantages."
"That's right," Aermir said definitively. "That's why there's no single 'best' weapon. I think you should train with a variety of weapons. You never know what kind of situation you'll encounter. Even if you're not an expert with a particular weapon, knowing how to use it is crucial."
Arya's eyes sparkled with curiosity as she bombarded Aermir with a barrage of questions.
"Don't you only use swords and bows? What else can you use? What's your favorite weapon? What weapon are you most proficient with?"
Aermir was amused by Arya's enthusiasm and decided to jokingly stuff an apple into her mouth to slow her down.
"Wow, wow... slow down," he joked. "I can use many weapons: blunt weapons, daggers, spears, and throwing weapons, to name a few. My favorite is the sword; I think I'm best at it because it's the weapon I've used the longest."
Sansa, who was always polite, spoke up, trying to defend her agitated sister.
"Please forgive my sister, you know she lacks self-control. I think Nymeria is more docile than Arya."
Hearing her name called, Nymeria, the Direwolf, looked up and glanced at everyone. She was nestled in a corner of the archery range, almost as big as Berus. Finding nothing particularly interesting, Nymeria returned to her peaceful afternoon nap.
Over the past two years, Sansa has undergone a remarkable transformation. The girl who once tried to emulate the self-important Southern Lady is gone. In her place is a woman who has learned to embrace her wild instincts while maintaining her innate elegance. Whether practicing archery or simply walking, every move she makes exudes grace and poise. But perhaps the most significant change is that she is no longer a girl passively waiting for her Khal to steal her away.
Aermir examined their statistics closely and was startled by the revelation they contained. Of the Stark siblings, Sansa had once had the lowest magic power, but in two years, she had made extraordinary progress. Her magic power had soared from a mere 15 to an astonishing 81, even surpassing Arya's. Her sister, who once had a five-point advantage in magic power, now trailed behind Sansa with 72 points.
Clearly, embracing her true self, rather than trying to conform to things that didn't align with her core, unleashed Sansa's latent potential. Aermir was intrigued by these developments and couldn't help but wonder about the magical levels of the other Stark children. After spending some time with the girls, he sought out the other Stark siblings to assess their magical abilities.
Each of them has seen a significant increase in their magic power, likely due to their close bond with the Direwolf. Robb currently has the lowest magic power at 40. Rickon has 45, Jon has 65, and Bran has the highest at an astonishing 95.
After discussing this discovery with Lord Stark, they reached a decision: Aermir would begin training the House Stark children in Warg, guiding them using his Druid identity. Aermir's curiosity ignited a strong desire to explore their full potential. He knew little about Warg beyond the bond with animals, but he couldn't help wondering if the House Stark children possessed hidden talents. Were their abilities more than just connecting with wolves and animals? Could they possibly possess the mystical powers of Druid, unlocking the profound magic of nature itself?
The prospect of guiding these young Warg on their journey of exploration filled Aermir with both excitement and trepidation. Unknown possibilities stretched out before them like an uncharted wilderness, waiting to be explored.
With Lord Stark's support and trust, Aermir is determined to delve into the mysteries of the Warg, uncover the true nature of their abilities, and see if the Stark children can truly become Druid of the North. It is a journey full of challenges and surprises, but Aermir is ready to embrace it wholeheartedly.
Aermir recently opened a small the Smith for Tobho, much to Mikken's displeasure. His renewed interest in the Smith stemmed from his desire to learn the craft, particularly the art of forging Valyrian steel. However, Tobho insisted on waiting until he could forge a top-tier sword himself before teaching him, though Aermir's five times the skill allowed him to learn quickly, he estimated it would take several years.
Besides forging blacksmiths, Aermir also dispatched two teams, one led by Caygan and the other by Harrick, to search for people with magical abilities. Sith, Berus, Wannian, and Jilim accompanied the teams, utilizing their innate magical detection abilities. Aermir had hoped that Po, whose strength in air elemental manipulation was growing, could also possess this ability, but she had not yet fully developed it. Currently, Po, like other livestock, could only sense the magical energy in her surroundings.
Aermir's schedule will be exceptionally busy for the next few years. His plans include going to the Wall to examine the runes, establishing contact with the Snowowl, and preparing to monitor the entire the North region. His ultimate goal is to remain vigilant against any moves by the Night's King, which requires him to act swiftly.
In addition, Aermir had a grand vision: to create the Knights Templar, an unwavering army of fanatical believers, ready to carry out his commands at any time. However, he also understood that publicly achieving this goal would be challenging, as it would likely be opposed by the king and other lords who would be unwilling to allow such an attempt.