game of thrones fanfic
You decide to ally with Renly Baratheon despite the fact that he has no real right to the throne. Because he has the largest armies and he could make for a formidable ally, you now ponder who to send as an envoy.
Your mother, Catelyn would be the natural choice. She has political acumen, experience with negotiating and knowledge of southern customs. While her advice would be missed in your councils, you need this alliance badly. However, some might look askance at sending your mother as an envoy and see it as a show of weakness.
You could send your great-uncle Brynden Tully (The Blackfish). This would provide a deal of prestige to your cause, show that you have the Riverlands at your beck and call and emphasize your military prowess. However, your mother could easily do all that and more and this decision would deprive you of a seasoned commander in the upcoming battles.
Finally, you could send Greatjon Umber. This would be a jape to the southern nobility you hope to impress and while it could lead to some unexpected outcomes, this would be your worst option by far.
What will you do?
Your mother, Catelyn would be the natural choice. She has political acumen, experience with negotiating and knowledge of southern customs. While her advice would be missed in your councils, you need this alliance badly. However, some might look askance at sending your mother as an envoy and see it as a show of weakness.
You could send your great-uncle Brynden Tully (The Blackfish). This would provide a deal of prestige to your cause, show that you have the Riverlands at your beck and call and emphasize your military prowess. However, your mother could easily do all that and more and this decision would deprive you of a seasoned commander in the upcoming battles.
Finally, you could send Greatjon Umber. This would be a jape to the southern nobility you hope to impress and while it could lead to some unexpected outcomes, this would be your worst option by far.
What will you do?