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Post by Leona Redwyne on Mar 12, 2016 18:57:22 GMT -5
"A few years ago. We ran afoul of a Braavosi merchant with the Sealord's favour. There were a few complications and it led to bloodshed." She shrugged easily. "Such is the seafarer's life."
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Post by Robyn Stark on Mar 13, 2016 10:43:08 GMT -5
She seemed to visibly relax a little, "that's unfortunate, but as you say, the life you lead. So do you run trade vessels or, what is it you do that keeps you out at sea?"
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Post by Leona Redwyne on Mar 13, 2016 12:03:52 GMT -5
"Yes, we deal with trade," Elissa replied. "But I keep it interesting by exploring new locations and looking for new ports to trade with. I'm much better behaved now Tom doesn't sail with me. It's much less enjoyable getting tipsy in some drinking establishment or nobleman's feast without him."
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Post by Robyn Stark on Mar 13, 2016 12:11:45 GMT -5
"I am sure, so what new trading partners have you found? I would have thought we'd have found all the ports by now, the world is an ever smaller place after all." she grinned, and started stretching her arms out.
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Post by Leona Redwyne on Mar 13, 2016 15:03:42 GMT -5
"You misunderstand me," Elissa replied. "Nobody trades with every port in the world. The trick is knowing which ports offer the best deals. But I don't believe that we know everything there is of the world. I doubt Ulthos or the Shadowlands Beyond Asshai have been properly mapped, and the same is likely true of most of Sothorys. These places are worth exploring so we might one day know everything about them."
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Post by Robyn Stark on Mar 13, 2016 17:17:11 GMT -5
Robyn did not misunderstand her, and she did not appreciate the lecture, but she kept the smile on her face anyway. "My point exactly, these undiscovered places do not likely have very large trading ports though. We rather have more immediate concerns at the moment than mapping dangerous lands, we have enough dangers in the known world for now, maybe if we're ever truly at peace again that would be possible, I would love to see more of the world myself."
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Post by Leona Redwyne on Mar 13, 2016 17:24:18 GMT -5
"I can't imagine there will ever be a world without war. A sad fact, but there it is." Elissa shrugged slightly. "I was never content with staying in one place. Trade is good and it gives me reason to travel, but it is not where my heart lies. My heart is with the open sea and the unknown adventure lying ahead. Perhaps that is a bad thing to say - the septas would say it is - but it is the truth. Do you have many septas in the North? I always did wonder about that, since you have different gods."
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Post by Robyn Stark on Mar 13, 2016 18:09:00 GMT -5
"Are you really asking if we have women who teach the faith of the seven... In the north?" She asked with a laugh, "no, we do not, we have them in the Riverlands and the vale, but in the North of the North, we worship much older gods," she replied, "my husband is not terribly fond of your faith. Anyone who tells you that the gods frown on this and that are talking nonsense, you should not listen to them. If you wanted adventure I would rather think marrying into responsibility is not the wisest move, though I have plenty, and I am married. There is nothing wrong with wanting something different than your lot, Elissa, don't believe your silly septa."
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Post by Leona Redwyne on Mar 14, 2016 14:15:26 GMT -5
"Oh, I never did," Elissa answered, smiling. "But when I was a young girl, my septa was constantly lecturing me on my wild ways. My poor grandparents were convinced the woman would teach me how to be a proper lady. Alas, their hopes were doomed to failure." She winked.
"Truth be told, our septa at Goldengrove is a little frightened of me. But who can blame her - I had to dismiss her predecessor for talking rubbish about me to my own daughter. And our septon is a good sort, much more interesting than the fellow my grandsire employed during my childhood. He once drank Tom and I under the table. I suspect he was not very holy in his youth." She laughed.
"But I am pleased to know that you Northern women are much more sensible than many of the silk-clad creatures I grew up with. Gods be good, the times I had with those girls!" She frowned. "Of course, the reputation of my mother's kin didn't help one bit! Are all women n the North as straightforward as you, Robyn?"
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Post by Robyn Stark on Mar 15, 2016 16:35:30 GMT -5
"No." Robyn replied honestly, "I am only as I am because when your father is a king, and he allows you to do it, no one questions it out loud." She smiled st the thought of her father, "he only did it because he thought I would grow out of it, amongst other reasons."
"You shouldn't judge other women, we have a hard enough time as it is, without hating one another, women don't often have a choice between dresses and swords, they shouldn't be pitied or judged for it, and all women are much stronger than men." She nodded and then grinned, "I seem straightforward to you? You don't know the half of it."
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Post by Leona Redwyne on Mar 17, 2016 13:54:18 GMT -5
"Then I won't ask for details," Elissa said, returning the grin. "I don't dislike other women for wanting to be ladylike. My grandmother was one of the kindest ladies I ever knew, and she loved the traditional lifestyle she grew up with. But I certainly do judge women who are unkind to those who do not wish to follow the traditional roles. If I ever caught someone being cruel to my daughter..." She let the word hang in the air for a moment. "Well, let's just say I wouldn't take it lightly. Melissa loves fine dresses, music and sewing. I don't always understand her, but I love her dearly. Do you have children yet, Robyn?"
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