Wizard Lord of Westeros

Dreadfort Castle

POV of Domeric Bolton

The Greyjoys had risen in rebellion against the 7 kingdoms and started the rebellion by attacking the Westerlands.

Did they really think that they would win the rebellion?

It was unlikely. But now that they have smashed the fleet of the Lannisters, the only sizable fleets that remained intact were the Redwyne fleet and the Royal fleet. If the Ironborns were able to defeat these two fleets in the sea, then they'd have an open passport to raid and raze through the coast of the entirety of Westerlands.

He didn't know how large this Iron Fleet was and was doubtful that it was capable of destroying the two other fleets.

But even if they did, it was unlikely that Robert Baratheon would just accept his defeat and allow the Iron Islands to gain independence.

So even if the Iron Fleet won (which was unlikely in his mind), and the Ironborn raided and razed the entire coastal area of Westeros North and Reach, Robert Baratheon and the other kingdoms would just raise another fleet and fight again and again until the Ironborns are brought to their heels.

And the rest of the kingdoms would definitely support Robert because everyone hates the Ironborns.

"What are your orders, My Lord?" Maester Wolkan asked.

"Send news for the levies and the bannermen. Tell them to convene in Dreadfort within two weeks. We'll leave for Winterfell from there." he said and the maester bowed before leaving.

Once the maester left his aunt turned to look at him with a slightly worried gaze and asked "Who is going to lead the army?"

He raised an amused eyebrow at that "I am of course."

"No. Definitely not. I'll not allow you to go to war at such a young age. There are many experienced men in Dreadfort who had taken part in Robert's Rebellion. I'm pretty sure that they can lead your armies in your stead. Plus, you're a 7-year-old boy and the last of your family. No sane person would blame you if you don't participate in the war."

He nodded at her words but also knew that he had to go to the Iron Islands for a personal reason.

If they lost, then he would be able to retreat with what remains of his army properly.

And if they won the war (which was likely to happen) against the Iron Islands then he would be able to poach a lot of the miners and shipbuilders from those islands as well. After all, the Iron Islands were given that name because of the large amount of iron mines in those islands. The shipbuilders in the Iron Islands were no doubt the most talented shipbuilders in all of Westeros.

Then there was the fact that he was planning on finally selling the reforged Valyrian Steel to Tywin Lannister and poaching some talented smiths, miners, woodworkers, and architects from Lannisport as well.

It took him another half an hour to convince Aunt Barbrey that he'd only lead the army and stay away from any real battles. She was of course not happy with his decision and left the room with a stormy expression. He doubted that the next few days with her were going to be easy. But she's family and he would not use compulsion charms to influence any of her decisions.

The Ironborn Rebellion also reminded him of something that he'd ignored up until this point.

He'd probably have to employ a Master of Whisperer very soon if he wanted to remain informed about the things going around in the world.

'Oh well, one thing at a time I guess.'

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Winterfell Castle

POV of Domeric Bolton

To say that the Northern lords were surprised or even shocked to see a 7-year-old boy leading 3,000 men on the back of a black direwolf would be an understatement.

Literally, no one had expected him to join in the war efforts and some of the lords even told him to return his castle. Lord Rickard Karstark was rather vocal with his choice of words and treated him like a child, which admittedly he was.

But he was also the Lord of Dreadfort. Something that Lord Karstark should not have forgotten. And that was something he'd be sure to remind him in the future in one way or another.

Unfortunately, he was not allowed to bring Grim in the tent and he didn't want to use magic to intimidate so many people. In case someone might figure out that there was something wrong.

So, every other lord treated him like a child which irritated him to no end. No one asked his opinions at the war table even though he had some good suggestions to give. As the Head Auror, and having fought in a magical war himself, he was well-versed in battle tactics.

Regardless, it took two more weeks for the other lords to convene in Winterfell. He spent most of his time with Robb Stark and Sansa Stark, using compulsion charms to make Robb a loyal friend to him.

It was rather despicable of him to influence a child's mind like this, but he already knew that this was a cruel world, and he wouldn't take any risk if possible. So, if he could become friends with the heir of the Winterfell and the future Lord Paramount and Warden of the North, then he would do it.

He also made sure to apparate back to Dreadfort now and then to make sure that the construction work in the port was going well. He had also sent 10 trading ships under him to Lannisport. Because he would need those ships for the miners and other craftsmen that he wanted to transport to Dreadfort.

At the same time, he also started training his levies in the art of war. Mainly training in formations, tactics, marching, etc. He knew that he would have to create a standing army for his lands sooner or later as levies are just not very practical. And these men would be the ones who'll form the base of his standing army.

Once most of the lords from all across the North had arrived, they started their slow march to the Neck to join Robert Baratheon's huge host near Seagard where Balon Greyjoy's eldest son recently suffered a defeat and perished.

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