Chapter 195: Buffalo-like fierce Brienne
Compared with other realms of the kingdom, the Stormlands are smaller in area. The inland terrain is mostly steep mountains (such as near Summer Hall), the coast is rocky (such as Cape Wrath), and there are vast and dense jungles (represented by the Kingswood in the area).
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To the southwest, a narrow area extending from the Crimson Mountains is called the Dorne Marches.
An effective geographical buffer zone is formed here, isolating the three countries that have long been in a state of hostility: the Stormlands, Dorne, and the Reach.
Countless battles took place here over the past few centuries, and the area changed hands several times. It was not until Dorne was included in the Seven Kingdoms that the wars gradually calmed down.
In the east, there are some islands off the coast that belong to the storm land.
The most famous of them are Tasman, known as the "Sapphire Island" and the historic Ismon.
Most ships avoid passing through the bay near the storm site, known as Shipwreck Bay.
However, a few miles away, the sea near Tas is surprisingly blue and clear, so Tas is called the "Sapphire Island".
During Drogo's march to Storm's End, Davos Seaworth, Lord of the Rainforest, bypassed his marching route and secretly attacked Dragonstone.
Although Kaa didn't care about the barren land full of rocks, he couldn't bear this tone.
Therefore, the Onion Knight's territory, Cape Wrath, became his next target to trample on.
Drogo vowed to take control of the territory that originally belonged to Renly Baratheon in a short period of time. He took up residence in the main city of Storm's End, and then dispatched blood alliance guards to conquer in three groups.
One way is for Corentha's navy to attack Tas and Ismon, which are closely connected, and the other is for Qogo's army to go to Summer Hall.
There was also a way to capture Cape Wrath, and Drogo chose Argo, the most violent character, as his leader.
From this, it is destined to become a dead place.
Four days later, the scouts reported that Davos had withdrawn from Dragonstone, crossed Blackwater Bay, and set foot on the Rose Road.
This was expected, and Drogo was not surprised, because the Onion Knight's goal was only to rescue Stannis' daughter Shireen.
Stannis is hostile to King's Landing and Storm's End. Caught between the two major forces, Dragonstone cannot be defended at all.
He deliberately recruited Tyrion, and Shireen was very lovable, which made Drogo feel a little regretful. He regretted not taking the two of them with him on the expedition.
Looking at the scout kneeling at the desk, Drogo asked: "King's Landing has no intention of occupying Dragonstone?"
The scout replied: "No."
Drogo pondered: "It seems that King's Landing does not want to start a full-scale war with us just yet. Tywin Lannister is indeed a steady and cunning strategist."
After sighing, he summoned the Unsullied Deputy Commander Hero.
"Hero, you lead five hundred Unsullied to garrison on Dragonstone Island, and explore all the underground passages to prevent the enemy from hiding in them."
"As you command, Your Majesty."
The hero took the order and left.
Less than three days later, good news came from Corensa.
After the Lord of Tarth, Earl Selwyn, was defeated in the first battle, he abandoned the island and fled to Ismon.
Drogo was a little puzzled by this, because thousands of warships were enough to completely surround the island of Tarth. How could Renly's supporters, Selwyn Tarth, who chose independence, open the gap and escape?
His doubts were quickly answered by Corensa's messenger crow.
It was said that there was an exceptionally brave warrior under Earl Selwyn. He charged like a wild bull, and even the buckler formation of the Unsullied was smashed open by him.
It seems that he was afraid that Drogo would become angry when he started reading the letter, so Corensa mentioned the warrior's name at the end of the letter.
The letter stated that the warrior who protected Lord Selwyn's retreat was named Brienne Tarth, Selwyn's only daughter and the heir to the Hall of Dusk.
"Brenne, it's her, no wonder."
As soon as he saw this name, Drogo felt relieved.
That woman has a lot of roles in Game of Thrones. She is an absolute fierce woman. Even the Mountain's younger brother, the Hound, is no match for her.
Chapter completed!