"Tell him that the Northern Kingdom will not involve itself in the war," he said, and Shireen felt a tinge of disappointment, but she understood. If they helped Edric, just because of the familial connection, their children would be beset by marriage offers and temptations from every side in an attempt to pull them into Southern politics again. "We will, however, send him enough armour and arms to arm fifteen hundred men as a gift. As usual, the Northern Lords and Heirs are forbidden to fight in the South unless directly bound by marriage. Moreover, Edric Storm would be allowed to recruit volunteers in the North freely, should he provide them with remuneration, with the condition that should he prove victorious, he shall not take the name Baratheon."