Robert's Rebellion showed how unreliable the river lords can be, particularly the Freys, who arrived to aid their Tully overlords only after the Battle of the Trident had been won, leaving doubts as to which army they had come to join.
If it comes to war, Catelyn is sure her father will call his banners, but she is not sure they will all come.
Then she can tell the bannerman to send riders north to Robb with orders to place a watch on the kingsroad.Ĭatelyn turns her thoughts to the reliability of Riverrun’s banners. Once past the Neck they can get aid from one of the bannermen of House Stark.
Eventually, Catelyn decides that it is best to continue north to Winterfell. To the east is the Eyrie and her sister Lysa might be able to provide some answers, but the road across the mountains is too dangerous. After changing into dry clothes, Catelyn thinks that from the crossroads they could go west to Riverrun where she could get advice from her father who has been unwell lately. The inn at the crossroads by Marc Simonetti © Fantasy Flight GamesĪt the inn, they are met by Masha Heddle, who gives them only a cursory look and tells them there are only two rooms available she gives them none of the smiles or mention of sweet cakes that Catelyn remembers from her girlhood. However, when they pass unrecognized by a party of soldiers led by Lord Jason Mallister, a bannerman to her father, Catelyn decides they will not be recognized at the inn. Ser Rodrik reminds her that an inn is too public and that it might be best to find a small holdfast if they do not want to be recognized. Catelyn remembers sleeping there many times when traveling with her father when she was young, when it was run by a fat woman named Masha Heddle. Catelyn tells him that there is an inn at the crossroads only a short way ahead. Rodrik states it would be good to have a fire and a warm meal. Rains are much less pleasant in the North. The warm southern rain reminds Catelyn of her childhood with Edmure, Lysa, and Littlefinger at Riverrun. Catelyn, however, enjoys the feel of the rain on her face and replies that it is only water. It is raining and Ser Rodrik suggests Catelyn should cover her head to keep from taking a chill. Tyrion recognizes Catelyn, who had hoped to remain anonymous, and Catelyn takes this opportunity to convince the men in the room to take Tyrion captive so he can face the king’s justice in Winterfell.Ĭatelyn and Ser Rodrik are on the kingsroad, headed north to Winterfell. Soon after, Tyrion Lannister and his party arrive. 238 (US bantam HC) US HC ( Other versions)Ĭatelyn and Ser Rodrik take shelter from the rain at the inn at the crossroads.
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