[OOC] Game of Thrones : The Pact of Ice and Fire (Always Open)

[MrDidact]

@Celeste

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Interesting ideas surely. I will say that the custom of faith trials seems to have disappeared with Jaehaerys the Wise and was only really resurrected with Cersei's empowerment of the Faith. I imagine Jon and Daenerys likewise stopped the tradition, but perhaps rogue septons still conduct Faith trials in the countryside. The High Septon is likewise not on the Small Council traditionally, nor are any septons unless duly appointed, but the High Septon and the Faith have a lot of rights and power. Anti-corruption is a good goal though. As for smallfolk empowerment, well shifting towards smallfolk-led local governments only really works if there is a greater push in education, as most of them are not educated at all. And most nobles like it that way or are ambivalent. The most resistance will be any challenge to noble rights though, so indeed it could get very ugly. Should be fun lol.

[TyrannosaursRex]

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[MrDidact]

@DrunkasaurusRex Yeah if you have any questions about getting up to speed, feel free. Currently the Stepstones group has split into two paths for the moment.

[FourtyTwo]

@MrDidact

This is the point where I'm like, well, I haven't very much disclosed what the Tyrells want- the political game is so varied that I tend not to run a standard narrative, but tend to run it a little more deceptively. I think I've disclosed what I've intended for my main characters- but it does adjust a little from time to time, and certain plots or ideas can vary or change. Definitely am interested to see in what way it develops- I do see the Reach being a force in politics, a little more than it used to be, but some of it is more about maintaining power rather than trying to earn it.

[MrDidact]

@kingkonrad Well I certainly think the Tyrells are doing very well in maintaining influence.

[TyrannosaursRex]

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[MrDidact]

@DrunkasaurusRex I completely understand that. But with regards to your own character in the Stepstones I can give you a brief overview of events. Basically, Aemon went forward with his plan to infiltrate the Scorpion Rebels. They managed to get into the meeting with the help of the Captain of the Maiden's Men whom they captured and flipped to their side. Aemon learned of the Scorpion's plan to create a diversion for the royal fleet by attacking a Bloodstone port, then attacking Torturer's Deep with the main part of their fleet to capture Lord Aurane and strengthen their position.

Aemon is embedding himself in the diversionary attack with the majority of the crew, while the Captain of the Maiden's Men and Visenya will lead others and be part of the main pirate fleet to attack Torturer's Deep. They will try their best to inform on the Scorpions to the Iron Throne and waylay the rebels, and link up again with each other. You can choose which operation, Malrik might be apart of and any scenes now would likely be small character interaction scenes with whoever is nearby.

[TyrannosaursRex]

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[MrDidact]

@DrunkasaurusRex Glad to hear it.

@Nightwing95 I think the collab in the Stepstones is pretty much done. If you don't want to add anything, would you like to post it up?

[Abefroeman]

Posted my first of three comrades in arms. This one is all about the small folk and the fun of the Village of Three Corners.

[MrDidact]

@Abefroeman Great post Abe, looking forward to everything else you put up.

[FourtyTwo]

Cooking up a short collab- should be up soon :)

[Abefroeman]

@kingkonrad I'm still waiting to see how Lady Amber react's to her letter... unless it was intercepted?

[FourtyTwo]

@Abefroeman

I haven't actually written her response. Likely she got it- I'll come around to that plot sometime into the future. :)

[Abefroeman]

@kingkonrad I certainly look forward to it. Hope you are doing well as a sidenote.

[FourtyTwo]

Here's something to kick things out.

I feel totally dry in writing intrigue, and expanding certain plots in the Tyrell arc, so here's Ellion and Tamsyn working out a strike partnership.

That said, in given time I'd like to do something.

[MrDidact]

@kingkonrad Great post as always Konrad.

If you're not in the mood for intrigue, we could always start doing some more military focused stuff in Dorne.

[FourtyTwo]

@MrDidact

That could be good. If you're up for a collab, lemme know.

[MrDidact]

@kingkonrad Yeah, I'm sure Nut and Rainbow would be down too. I'll let em know and we can start on the general pad sometime soon.

[Gnome Johnson]

Hey! So I'm in the middle of writing up a character sheet and hopefully joining you all in the RP, but I had a quick question for @MrDidact. In the show, Rickon Stark is super dead. However, in the books he has escaped to the island of Skagos. What would be the ruling on his status of life/death in this RP?