Chapter 65: Attacked
Word of North's new might had been circulating around Westeros for a while now, and all the major lords were invited for the opening of the Iron Bank of Westeros.
The city of Norgold had been opened with full grandeur. People had been moving into the big city for a while already, so the opening was just for the show. The business had already been going on there. The naval headquarters were there, so many Northern navy warships also patrolled the waters near the city.
The population of the city was already 200,000 and they were all working people. The Northern Lords were told to buy a shop in the shopping district and a big warehouse as a large amount of trade would happen from here. The fact that the Braavos was also not very far away from Norgold also made sure that more people visited the new city.
He had been staying in the city for the past week and helping organize things. He was just waiting for other Lords to arrive and open the bank tomorrow. For the ease of travel, Alexander had given the method of making concrete and asphalt. All the northern roads above the neck were newly built with it. The best and widest of them was King's Road. However, he expected many lords to come from ships, only those who want to assess the north would come by road.
"Boss, I received word from Jormun. He said that many tribes have agreed and are headed to Hardhome." Dobby informed.
"Good, redirect the new 100 ships coming here to Hardhome. Their first task is to take them to Skagos. I will join them the day after tomorrow," he replied.
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One by one, people started to arrive in the city. Robert was still a bit scared of Alexander so he didn't come. Instead, he sent his Lord Hand, Jon Arryn. Tywin Lannister arrived with his brother Kevan Lannister. He didn't bring Tyrion, as he saw him as his family's disgrace.
Oleena was already there. Hoster Tully came with his younger brother Brynden 'Blackfish' Tully. No one came from the Stormlands as its lord was more interested in Tourneys than business. Surprisingly, Doran Martell came with his brother Oberyn Martell.