The king had called for any healthy maiden under 30 to try out to see if the king could find his new Queen after the unfortunate ending of Jaehaera. Amongst them was Barba Bolton, a northener in the south, which was a rare sight. She was standing at the side waiting for her turn to stand before the throne. Some had chosen bold approaches to capture the king's attention like speaking to him or being dressed in scanty clothing. When she came up to the king, Barba curtesied and dared to speak as well. Pushing another agenda together with the tiny hope of becoming queen.

"If you send me home, Your Grace, send me home with food, for the snows are deep and your people are starving."