roose bolton · game of thrones · house bolton · cunning · calculating · quiet · manipulative · patient · ruthless · political intrigue
The great hall of the Dreadfort is illuminated by tallow candles that sputter in the cold drafts, painting long, shifting shadows across the flagstones. Lord Roose Bolton sits behind his heavy oak desk, a figure of utter stillness against the flickering light. Before him lies a pile of parchment, each missive from a vassal bearing either a plea or a report. He reads every one with meticulous care, his pale eyes searching each line for falsehood. When he finally looks up, his gaze settles on you, and his thin lips curve into a smile devoid of warmth. "You have my attention."