[OOC] Blood Reigns Over Westeros: A Song of Ice & Fire Story (Accepting Player Proposals)

Introduction

A bit of a reboot/spiritual successor to Bluetommy’s excellent efforts on the first two games of the same name, this version of Blood Runs Over Westeros is a character-driven sandbox role-play centered around the events of the end of Queen Daenerys’s reign as ruler of Westeros. The year is 379 AC, nearly eighty years after the restoration of House Targaryen and the defeat of The Night King by the unified forces of The Iron Throne.

The longest reigning monarch to sit on the Iron Throne, Queen Daenerys I Targaryen, has served the realm faithfully; serving as a champion of the downtrodden with a plethora of reformist policies that have for better or worse effected the realm with little opposition. But that duty to the realm has come to pass as the elderly ruler has fallen ill and declared incapable. The Hand of the Queen, Vaegon Celtigar, looks to stabilize concerns given the fragile Queen has not made a declaration for who is to succeed her. A peculiarity in the state of affairs, Daenerys had consistently denied all marriages for her hand following deaths close to her during the infancy of her reign and had promised that she would elect an option when her time was near the end. A promise that has either been well-hidden or outright ignored by the small council.

Speculating that Queen Daenerys is near her end of days, lords of the realm have begun to plot. House Baratheon, descendant of Edric Baratheon, look to possibly reassert their claim for the throne based on their connection to King Robert I Baratheon as well as the loose claim that once earned him the crown. Alternatively, there are those with distant Targaryen blood in their veins just the same – the houses of Martell, Arryn, Velaryon, Hightower, and many others look to the Citadel to back up their ancestral blood connection to House Targaryen in hopes to validate their ambitions. Though there are some whom say the succession should be electoral as the Queen aspired to “break the wheel” in her youth and a small minority who perceive that the orphan Queen Daenerys brought back with her from Lys eleven years ago should be heir apparent.

Of whom will hold the Iron Throne is unclear, but one thing is for certain for the soon-to-be future. Westeros will bleed.

Ice & Fire: A Reading of the Reign of Queen Daenerys Targaryen

Queen Daenerys Targaryen was crowned on the Iron Throne by the High Septon several weeks following the routing of the mad usurper, Cersei Lannister, whom denied aid to the North when it became revealed that our greatest and most nightmarish prophecies were very true. There were many losses to the undying. Two dragons, many northern lords, and ultimately the King in the North and Lord-Commander of the Night’s Watch, Jon Snow, when he died as he made his final stand in the halls of where his kinsman and predecessor, Robb Stark, was betrayed at The Red Wedding. A fitting, albeit bittersweet end for the ambitions of the honorable and righteous. Had Cersei Lannister been a little luckier, Daenerys would’ve perished with him and with her the claim for the throne.

But she didn’t.

Those who had survived the War of the Five Kings, The Long Night, and Cersei had a long task ahead of them and Daenerys’ found herself sitting on the Throne in vociferous anxiety on all ends with some of her closest and most treasured allies buried, one dragon at her side, and a small council that insisted on holding off on her ambitions as the realm recovered. This did not please the young dragon, but Daenerys, was no fool – she knew the deep depression in the north, the financial recession at court, and addressing repairs at King’s Landing from the siege was of upmost importance. Though she would not sit on her dreams of breaking the wheel for long.

[TO BE FINISHED]

Major Events of Queen Daenerys' Reign

- 322 AC: Daenerys declares the first of her major reforms now that her small council has been adjusted and recovery has stabilized for the time being. The entire realm is declared to follow Dornish succession laws -- women inherit on the same grounds of men. She announces this at a Grand Tournament of King's Landing where all the Lord Paramounts are present.

- 336 AC: A series of lords of various positions refuse to follow Daenerys’ succession reforms. The Hand of the Queen and Master of Laws discuss ways to arbitrate these issues before things go out of hand. Their attempts to negotiate are seen as weak-handed.

- 341 AC: A very agitated Daenerys declares all those who have refused to follow her reforms to the letter as traitors to the realm. She fires the weak Monterys Velaryon as Hand of the Queen and elects Denys Tully in their place, ordering her new hand to not fail like his predecessor.

- 341 AC: Several minor lords and some significant ones rise against Daenerys. Daenerys rides Drogon to each of their keeps. The revolt is put down.

- 369 AC: The Stepstones Rebellion begins when Aegon Velaryon attempts to kidnap Queen Daenerys as she leaves Lys. His plot fails due to the intervention of an accompaniment of Ironborn ships that safeguard her to Sunspear. This leads to the Siege of Estermont and a several months long series of skirmishes before Aegon's forces are defeated at Bloodstone.

- 369 AC: Following the rebellion, Daenerys fires Aerion Velaryon after being talked down on executing him for his unproved complicit behavior towards his kinsmen, Aegon. On the same day she knights every Ironborn who saved her from certain doom and elects several replacements for her half-empty council.

- 372 AC: Daenerys names Serenei a member of House Targaryen to her Small Council, implying the child would be her heir despite not blatantly announcing it to the realm at a public event. She elects the silver-haired lyseni to the small council as an adviser to prepare her for her soon-to-be responsibilities.

- 374 AC: The Great Sept of Daenerys is finally finished after seventy years of arduous construction. It is a humbler structure due to an era of less extravagance and glorification. It is the last public appearance of the Queen of the Seven Kingdoms.

- 379 AC: Present

History of Daenerys' Small Council

Hand of the Queen
_{Barristan Selmy (300 - 305)
Baelor Hightower (305 - 322)
Monterys Velaryon (322 - 341)
Denys Tully (341 - 364)
Aerion Velaryon (364 - 369)
Vaegon Celtigar (369 - Present)}

Lord Commander of the Queensguard
_{Grey Worm (300 - 332)
Daeron Celtigar (332 - 344)
Robert Rykker (344 - 361)
Mathos Royce (361 - 369)
Axel Tully (369 - Present)}

Master of Coin
_{Tyrion Lannister (300 - 316)
Gareth Rowan (316 - 322)
Roger Rykker (322 - 341)
Brynden Paege (341 - 361)
Quentyn Martell (361 - 367)
Edric Massey (367 - 369)
Alys Tyrell (369 - Present)}

Master of Laws
_{Doran Martell (300 - 311)
Garth Hightower (311 - 322)
Corwyn Celtigar (322 - 336)
Triston Sunglass (336 - 352)
Wilfred Chelsted (352 - 369)
Lyonel Baratheon (369 - Present)}

Master of Ships
_{Asha Greyjoy (300 - 322)
Loras Redwyne (322)
Terrence Farman (322 - 339)
Alester Mooton (339 - 352)
Benfred Manderly (352 - 364)
Baldric Estermont (364 - 369)
Harmund Greyjoy (369 - 376)
Eldred Greyjoy (376 - Present)}

Master of Whispers
_{Varys (300 - 329)
Jonothor Rosby (329 - 343)
Tomard Wayn (343 - 365)
Aegon Velaryon (365 - 369)
Tybolt Lannister (369 - Present)}

Grand Maester
_{Ebrose (300 - 311)
Yandel (311 - 328)
Garse (328-347)
Steffon (347-364)
Torrhen (364 - Present)}

The Queensguard

Lord Commander Axel Tully, 56
_{Elected to the Queensguard in 344 AC}

Ser Axel Tully, Lord Commander of the Queensguard. The White is a sacred brotherhood, in which only death is a member released from their vows. Of all those who serve within the Queensguard, none can say that are as loyal and devoted to the Queen as Ser Axel, only one of two surviving members of the Queensguard from before the Stepstone's Rebellion. At six-and-fifty, the aged Lord Commander still holds his own against his younger brethren and sister. To the youth; he is old fashioned, by the book, no nonsense, to those with age; Ser Axel is akin to Lord Commander Barristan Selmy and Gerold Hightower, a fearless fighter and loyal servant.

Ser Bryen Hightower, 48
_{Elected to the Queensguard in 350 AC}

Noble and just in his ways, Ser Bryen comes from the distinguished house Hightower of Oldtown. Perhaps the most dignified swordsman in the Queensguard, he is devout in his vows to the Dragon Queen and to the Faith of the Seven. Even as a now middle aged knight his blade is still fearsomely quick. His reputation is one of utter commitment and honor, having proven himself in his twenty years of serving protecting Queen Daenerys. His feats in the Stepstones Rebellion especially earned him a great deal of praise.

Ser Andrey Yronwood, 44
_{Elected to the Queensguard in 369 AC}

Andrey is by far the greatest swordsman House Yronwood has ever produced. His real talents lie with horse riding and cavalry combat, a skill that has allowed him to win several notable jousting tournaments in his younger years. Andrey is not regarded as the strongest warrior on the queensguard, but is known for having a merciless edge to him and being a man with less concern for honor than many of the other whitecloaks in service to Daenerys do.

Ser Orys Seaworth, 42
_{Elected to the Queensguard in 369 AC
Trained Warrior, Strong}

On Estermont, the towering figure of Orys Seaworth stood as Lyonel Baratheon’s shield. At six foot five, he is the largest of the current members of the Queensguard and the bluntest in manners. His feats in the Stepstones Rebellion were enough for him to be appointed to the highest service a knight could earn. Still a skilled fighter, though his injuries and age are starting to catch up with him. Carles Santagar once called him a “bear of a man, in appearance and in intellect”.

Ser Carles Santagar, 37
_{Elected to the Queensguard in 369 AC
Formidable Fighter}

When Daenerys landed on Sunspear with an Ironborn contingent speaking of Aegon’s treason, Carles Santagar was one of the first to offer his spear to the queen’s defense. He proved himself in the Stepstones and was later offered the role of Queensguard. His demeanor is often dry and sarcastic, though he is always respectful to those of higher station than he. He is one of the most formidable combatants despite him using the spear over the sword. He is Serenei Targaryen’s personal guard by order of the Queen.

Ser Jena Wylde, 31
_{Elected to the Queensguard in 369 AC
Skilled Warrior, Duelist}

Once spoken of as a quiet girl who cared more for swords than the company of men, Jena is the youngest daughter of an aging Lord of Rain House. When Estermont was attacked she served as one of the members of the Wylde ships that Lyonel Baratheon sailed with to defeat Aegon’s raiders. A girl of only one-and-twenty, Jena proved to be one of the most competent combatants on Estermont. This would later lead to her appointment to a vacant seat on the Queensguard, an appointment that broke a budding marriage offer with another stormlander lord. She is honest and constantly challenges her Lord Commander to sparring matches to keep her skills sharp.

Ser Justin Farring, 29
_{Elected to the Queensguard in 369 AC
Trained Warrior}

Described as a conceited man, Justin Farring is the youngest of the Queensguard and the most high strung. He often boasts that he is as skilled as Aemon the Dragonknight was described, though such boasting has been constantly dismissed by his peers. He fought against Aegon's men in the Stepstones Rebellion as a nineteen year old who craved to prove he was more than a tourney knight. Jena Wylde considers him "a loud rooster with dull claws".

[mickilennial]

A heads-up, Sunset has convinced me to post the bones of what we have so he can edit it periodically. Give us a few days, but with a “finalized” thread it should show the commitment we need to get this out there. I'll have the bulleted outline up and a sheet template within the next few hours. Thanks for your continued patience.

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Recent History

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Realm Relations

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Storyline Premise

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[SunsetWanderer]

I'll be writing for House Payne, the successors to House Lannister and new Wardens of the West.

Looking forward to getting started with everyone!

[Sloth]

[spicykvnt]

Expressing severe level interest in playing a Stark

[Raijinslayer]

@Stormflyx*slides in from out of the shadows* And the starks would ve welcome to have ye! Name's Raijin and I'm playing the current head of house stark, but given how i gave the starks more kids then i know ehat to do with, plenty of room for other people to join in. If you want, I could send you the sheet with all the info about the starks that has already been set up. Unfortunately, the DM already has nixed our direwolf privelges tho.

[mickilennial]

@Stormflyx*slides in from out of the shadows* And the starks would ve welcome to have ye! Name's Raijin and I'm applying for the current head of house stark, but given how i gave the starks more kids then i know ehat to do with, plenty of room for other people to join in. If you want, I could send you the sheet with all the info about the starks that has already been set up. Unfortunately, the DM already has nixed our direwolf privelges tho.

@Raijinslayer

Fixed that for you, buddy.

[Sloth]

No peaking

“Ours is the Fury”

House Description

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House Seat

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Storm's End

Head of House

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Lord Paramount Lyonel Baratheon

Recent History

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Though they were nearly rendered extinct by the War of the Five Kings, House Baratheon survived thanks to the efforts of Davos Seaworth. While Stannis Baratheon fought valiantly both against the tyrannical House Bolton and the monstrous Others, he eventually sacrificed his own daughter, Shireen, as a last ditch effort to push back the Walkers. It was unsuccessful, and Stannis died a broken man. However, one of King Robert's bastards had joined the Brotherhood Without Banners, and through his heroism was legitimized as Gendry Baratheon at the conclusion of the War for the Dawn. However, Ser Gendry was averse and ill suited to rule Storm's End, and freely abdicated to Edric Storm upon his return from hiding in Essos and retired to a life of smithing at the Crossroads Inn along the Kingsroad.

Edric's reign as Lord Paramount of the Stormlands was rather plain and uneventful. For much of the first half of the 300s AC, House Baratheon was content to stay in its homeland, replenish its numbers, and reassert itself over the region. That was, until Davos Baratheon took over as the head of house.

Where his father had strengthened ties with their immediate vassals, Davos came to a conclusion the rest of Westeros would take decades to come to themselves; Queen Daenerys wasn't going to name an heir, and when she inevitably came to same end as all humans do, the power vacuum left in her wake would be extraordinary, and to come out on top, the Baratheons would need the support of the other Great Houses.

To this end, Lord Davos made a number of deals with the wider Realm; his elder son and heir sent to Seagard to serve under the Lord Paramount of the Trident, his second son squired at the Eyrie, and his only daughter betrothed to the now Warden of the North. He even sought a seat on the Small Council for himself and spent much of his time in the Capital, but was never appointed, to his great dismay.

The biggest obstacle to Davos' plan came when his firstborn son was killed at the age of six and ten. This put the Baratheons' potential alliance with the Mallisters in jeopardy, and Davos moved swiftly to ensure such a thing was still viable. While he still had a son to spare, however, said son was hundreds of miles away in the Vale, and he was decidedly against his father's wish for a prearranged marriage.

Lyonel Baratheon's time as heir to Storm's End did not start particularly well. Young and in love, he went against convention and married Rylene Redfort in a private ceremony in the Eyrie without his father, or Lord Mallister's, knowledge. To say Lords Davos and Artys were displeased when they arrived in the Vale with Lyonel's so called betrothed only to find a newly married man with a pregnant wife would be an understatement.

(Davos dying here, Stepstones Rebellion, Lyonel's appointment to and service on the Small Council.)

House Relations

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Conceptualization

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The Baratheons find themselves at a crossroads of opportunity. Where they were once rendered all but extinct by the War of the Five Kings, with Daenerys' death looming on the horizon, they stand to regain their place upon the Iron Throne of Westeros. Dominion over the Seven Kingdoms is not so easily gained, however. While the Lord Paramount of the Stormlands has made no secret of his wish to call a Great Council, his former peers on the Small Council were less than receptive of the idea. For now, the Baratheons bide their time in Storm's End.

Point-of-View Characters

Lord of Storm's End

L y o n e l B a r a t h e o n

Lord of Storm's End
Lord Paramount of the Stormlands
Master of Laws on the Small Council

Age

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43

Reputation

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To the wider realm, Lyonel Baratheon is a celebrated hero of the Stepstones Rebellion; the Storm Lord who led his people against a tyrant who massacred the innocent and had the mercy to spare the women and children of a house that brutalized one of his most loyal vassals. His appointment to the Small Council did little to quell this adoration. Where he was already a war hero, he soon became a symbol of justice to the smallfolk of the Capital, cracking down on the corruption that ran rampant through the City Watch and bringing safety to the streets of King's Landing.

To those that truly know him, Lyonel is a dutiful and just man, if a bit stubborn, and a loving husband and father to his family.

Relations

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_{L U T H O R A R R Y N}
While his elder son had been sent to Seagard to serve under Lord Artys Mallister, Davos Baratheon sent Lyonel to the Vale of Arryn to become the squire of Morton Arryn, then heir to the Eyrie. Once there, the young Baratheon became fast friends with Morton's younger brother, Luthor. Though they had many adventures together as youths, Lyonel remembers Luthor most fondly for introducing and even organizing his eventually marriage to his wife, Rylene Redfort. As such, Luthor Arryn is the closest friend Lyonel has ever had, and they have maintained regular correspondence throughout the years.

After a failed attempt on Luthor's life, Lyonel took in his sole heir, Jasper, as a ward.

_{L O R O N G R E Y J O Y}
All but unknown to Lyonel prior to the Stepstones Rebellion, the Lord Reaper of Pyke acted as the other figurehead of the conflict, and the two coordinated their forces to great effect during the Reclamation of Bloodstone. Years later, Lyonel was invited to join the Small Council as Master of Laws due in no small part to a recommendation from Loron. As colleagues, the two grew to mutually respect each other's competence. To Lyonel, Loron was the closest thing he had to a friend on the Council, and often felt they were the only two truly attempting to keep the realm together. After his suggestion of commencing a Great Council and the subsequent dismissal of said idea, Lyonel is unsure where he and Loron stand, especially with his former comrade's son attempts to woe Queen Daenerys' adopted daughter.

_{S E R E N E I T A R G A R Y E N}
Contrary to current events, the Lord of Storm's End holds no personal ill will towards Daenerys I's adopted daughter. Having known the girl since her arrival in Westeros, Lyonel has often tried to impart his wisdom to Serenei during their shared time on the Small Council. Both before and after his attempt to persuade his colleagues to call a Great Council, Lyonel attempted to explain his viewpoint to the potential Queen; that no precedent existed for Serenei's ascension to the crown, and that it would most likely be up to the lords of the realm to decide who sat the Iron Throne once Queen Daenerys passed on. To be a Queen, one must have allies, and Lyonel could be one of the few high lords willing to accept the former orphan as his Queen, if the Council deems her worthy. However, the Baratheons have their own claim on the Iron Throne, and duty may compell Lyonel to press this claim in the very near future.

The Handsome Stag

S e r A x e l B a r a t h e o n

Anointed Knight
Heir to Storm's End

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24

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Subject to change

[SunsetWanderer]

For any interested writers, we are currently in the process of accepting applications. The character sheet is now up, so feel free to hop on in. Any house that is not listed on the 'Roster' section of the Character Sheets page is fair game. Lastly, joining the discord is a great way to communicate with the others making applications and to get quick answers to any questions you may have.

Pinging some currently interested folks to let'cha know the character sheet is good to go.
@Heat@Asura@Yurnero@Mindfulness@agentmanatee@Stormflyx@Nightwing95@Raijinslayer@Abefroeman

[Asura]

A work in progress.

House Greyjoy

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“We Do Not Sow.”

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S e a t

Pyke

H o u s e H e a d

Loron Greyjoy

H o u s e M e m b e r s

Lord Reaper Loron Greyjoy, 47.
- His wife, Ravella Greyjoy neé Goodbrother, deceased.
- Their children:

- Alannys Greyjoy, Heir to Pyke, married to Torwyn Volmark, 26.
- Dagon Greyjoy, 22.
- Aeron Greyjoy, deceased.


Quenton Greyjoy, Loron's brother, deceased.
- Various salt sons.

Lady Meredyth Blacktyde neé Greyjoy, Loron's sister, married to Lord Balon Blacktyde, 43.
- Her issue by Balon.

Lord Captain Urrigon Greyjoy, Loron's brother, Commander of the Iron Fleet, 41.
- His wife, Alysanne Greyjoy neé Harlaw, 36.
- Their children:

- Victaria Greyjoy, 19.
- Vickon Greyjoy, 16.
- Valora Greyjoy, 11.
- Veron Greyjoy, 7.


Lady Gwynesse Drumm neé Greyjoy, Loron's sister, married to Lord Andrik Drumm, 38.
- Her issue by Andrik.

Marlon Greyjoy, Loron's brother, 32.
- His wife, Esgred Greyjoy neé Botley, 21.
- Their children:

- Faryna Greyjoy, 4.
- Alon Greyjoy, 1.


Loron has several cousins as well, many in number but low in status.

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House Blacktyde of Blacktyde
House Botley of Lordsport
House Drumm of Old Wyk
House Goodbrother of Hammerhorn
House Harlaw of Ten Towers
House Merlyn of Pebbleton
House Stonehouse of Old Wyk
House Sunderly of Saltcliffe
House Tawney of Orkmont
House Wynch of Iron Holt

C h a r a c t e r s

Loron Greyjoy

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Lord Reaper of Pyke
Master of Ships

A g e

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47

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Dagon Greyjoy

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Captain of the Kraken's Kiss

A g e

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22

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Alannys Greyjoy

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Heiress of Pyke
Castellan of Pyke

A g e

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26

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Urrigon Greyjoy

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Lord Captain of the Iron Fleet

A g e

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41

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Victaria Greyjoy

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Captain of the Black Kraken

A g e

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19

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[Joytex]

Haegon Longwaters

House Longwaters

House Description

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House Seat

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Longhouse

Head of House

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Haegon Longwaters, Master of Coin

Recent History

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The restoration of House Targaryen made having dragon-blood (even a drop) suddenly quite enviable in Westeros. For Haegon he found this opened doors, even for the most minor of noble houses.

The royal treasury was in a difficult place after the unrest and intrigue from the War of The Five Kings and subsequent conflicts. It was decided that the new Master of Coin should be appointed on the basis of skill rather than prominence of their house. At the time Haegon was working for the Iron-Bank as envoy to Westeros, his experience and success as well as the right bribes to the right people meant his name reached the ears it needed to and soon enough he was appointed to the office.

House Relations

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House Longwaters was founded by a bastard of both House Velaryon and House Targaryen and in the past members have performed duties in the Red-Keep, but they have been small enough to escape the notice of any other more prominent houses. Until now.

Conceptualization

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Haegon has aspects of a trickster to him, but fundamentally believes himself to be a good man and that his actions are for the betterment of all, when it comes down to it he is in fact quite selfless. In spite of his mannerisms he is a very serious man and been boosted to a position of power he never expected to have and one which he knows how precarious is.

Plus I've got a few tricks up my sleeve...

Point-of-View Characters

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Haegon Longwaters

Master of Coin
The Knight of Longhouse

Age

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52

Appearance

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Haegon has a fairly stocky build with scraggly unkempt hair tinged with silver and a beard to match. His eyes, are a deep purple, are a reminder of his lineage and are noted for looking quite wild.

Reputation

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Haegon Longwaters is said to be possibly the worst bard in all Westeros, a fact that does not deter him from performing whenever and as often as he can. Those more astute see this as a mere facade to disarm people and hide quite a cunning mind, though it is difficult to be sure. Regardless, Haegon is known as something of an eccentric but none can question his skill with accounts.

Relations

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Haegon formerly worked for the Iron-Bank and his father was from Lys giving him ample connections across the narrow-sea.

Expanded the lore a tincy-bit and yes I am the kind of person who photoshops his own sigils.

[spicykvnt]

<Snipped quote by Raijinslayer>
Fixed that for you, buddy.

@Inkarnate

Mweheheheheheheeee.... Well then, in true GoT fashion - this Northern Lass will also be gunning to be Head of the Starks. After all, Winter is coming....

[Raijinslayer]

@Stormflyx The gauntlet has been thrown then. May the best Stark win.

[Joytex]

Let the War of Wolves begin!

[Heat]

House Hightower

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House Hightower

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“We Light the Way”

House Description

House Seat

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The Hightower, Oldtown

Head of House

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Lord Cordin Hightower

Recent History

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House Hightower is a wealthy house with a proud, rich history. During the War of the Five Kings the Hightowers remained neutral and silent until the arrival of Daenerys Targaryen to Westeros. Boosting a well known history of loyalty to the Targaryen rulers, it was only natural that the Hightowers quickly pledged themselves to Daenerys. They followed by giving their full support to her as she took the Iron Throne, asserting their loyalty to the new queen. During this time the Hightowers had conflicts with the Greyjoys, who attempted to raid Oldtown.

House Relations

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• House Tyrell - For generations the Hightowers have loyally served under their liege lords, the Tyrells. Their relations look certain to strengthen in the coming days, due to an imminent marriage. Florian Tyrell, the late Lord Paramount of House Tyrell, had been in the final stages of organizing a wedding between his eldest daughter, Elinor, and Ser Jorgon Hightower, the heir to Oldtown. An arrangment which Lord Cordin agreed to and has been for, pushing for his younger brother and heir to finally get married. Together, Houses Hightower and Tyrell are expected to rule the Reach.
• House Tarly - The Tarlys and Hightowers have had a close relationship for generations and since the return of the Targaryens they have looked to grow even closer. Lord Cordin was married to Edeline Tarly, and he has always tried to keep a strong relationship with her family even after her passing.
• House Targaryen - For generations the Hightowers were proud supporters of the Targaryen kings and queens. Upon Queen Daenerys' arrival to Westeros this loyalty and support was bestowed to her. The Hightowers have remained utterly loyal to her and the crown since then. Their devotion to Queen Daenerys is unquestionable, though their opinion of her supposed daughter is a more unsure one. Cordin's daughter Mariela is a close friend of Princess Serenei and the Hightowers have encouraged this friendship to blossom.
• House Arryn - Due to Lord Luthor's numerous visits to Oldtown and devotion to the Faith, the Hightowers and Arryns have a friendly relationship. They have no trade relations, being very far distance wise, but have had pleasant encounters in the past.
• House Greyjoy - Over the years the Greyjoys have attempted numerous raids upon the Reach and Oldtown itself. Due to this the Hightowers hold a low opinion of the Greyjoys, many within the house seeing them as little more than glorified pirates. The Hightowers never attempt to communicate with the Greyjoys, content with allowing them to dwell on their rocky islands.

Conceptualization

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House Hightower has long stood firm in Oldtown, often avoiding wars due to their support of the Faith. This soon may change as the proud Hightowers find themselves in a state of confusion along with the rest of Westeros. Boosting a powerful fleet, a plentiful amount of gold and a massive army of soldiers at their disposal, it may be time for the storied house to try to make its move on the Iron Throne. For now they remain ever vigilant and faithful in Oldtown, though first they may have to combat a Summer sickness.

Point-of-View Characters

Lord Cordin Hightower

C o r d i n H i g h t o w e r

Lord of The Hightower, Oldtown
General Title; Lord of the Hightower

Age

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41

Appearance

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Lord Hightower stands a sturdy six feet in stature, with a warrior's frame even in his middle age. He is in good shape and being, much of this due to his constant training with his blade. His formerly long brown hair has been cut short though a scruffy beard still coats part of his face. His skin is a light shade and his eyes are a darkish green color. Once considered a handsome man in his younger days, he still is said to retain some of this attractiveness though he does not care as much about his looks as he once did.

Reputation

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• He has been lord of House Hightower for almost five years now, having earned the title following his father, Kerith Hightower's death. He is Kerith's oldest child and one of his two sons.
• Trained from the moment he could lift a sword, Cordin continues to constantly try to better his talent with a blade. He is one of the finest swordsman in the Reach, only surpassed by his younger brother, Jorgan and a few others.
• He wields the ancestral sword of his house, Vigilance, A Valyrian steel longsword.
• He is looked fondly upon by the citizens of Oldtown due to his attention to the smallfolk, having spent gold in the past in order to feed the most downtrodden in the city.
• Cordin is said to be a calm, patient and just man, one that takes after his father in many ways.
• Due to his wife's unexpected passing three years ago Cordin does smile much anymore. This sometimes gives off the impression that he is an unfriendly man. He married his wife, Edeline Tarly out of love rather than politics and she was the most important person in his life, her death still haunts him.
• He has one daughter, Mariela Hightower, who is his only surviving child. He had one other, a son who died in childbirth. In recent times it has been discussed for him to marry a second wife, though he's not sure himself if he's ready for that.

Relations

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• He has a mixed relationship with his younger brother, and heir, Jorgan. While he loves him as a brother does and wants the best for his sibling, the two often disagree on issues. Cordin is the more realistic and grounded of the two, while his brother is more ambitious one.
• He cares deeply for Mariela, and is protective of her, hoping to marry her to a man she wants to wed who will treat her kindly. If anything were to happen to her then he would not react well.
• Cordin thinks highly of his cousin Markas, seeing the boy as kind and holding the potential to be a great man.

Jorgan Hightower

S e r J o r g a n H i g h t o w e r

Knight
Heir to The Hightower and Oldtown

Age

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35

Appearance

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Jorgon Hightower stands a couple inches taller than his brother Cordin. His eyes are a brown shade and his hair is also brown, it is trimmed short. He has grown a thick goatee along his chin and around his lips, patchy stubble covers the rest of his jawline. He is considered average looks wise, not blessed with jawdropping features that others in the Reach are born with. Always clad in armor befitting a proud knight, Jorgon has the sigil of the Faith of the Seven branded onto the hilt of his fine steel longsword.

Reputation

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• Jorgon is an extremely devout man, one almost zealous in his belief in the Faith of the Seven. He seems to put his religious beliefs above all else, and as such he holds poor opinions of other religions and those that follow them.
• He's easily the best swordsman in his house, and one of the best in the Reach. His wealthy father spared no expense in ensuring Jorgon and Cordin were both trained as well as they could possibly be with the blade.
• He tries to hold himself to the expected standards of a knight in the Reach, and has done a good job with this. He was knighted at age 18.
• As expected of a knight he's also made sure to verse himself well in military tactics and formations.
• He's honest to an almost brutal degree, and while isn't intentionally mean his words can be sometimes considered harsh or cruel.
• He's a highly ambitious individual, wanting to become one of the greatest knights in history, one that is remembered for having fought for faith and glory.

Relations

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• Jorgon isn't liked by some in his own house due to his brash personality and his fantical devotion to his faith.
• Him and Cordin are relatively close as brothers are expected to be, but the two often clash on thoughts and opinions. Still, he serves as Cordin's right hand man when it comes to anything involving warfare or combat
• Jorgon is very stern and strict with Markas, his cousin and squire. Just like how the knight he squired under was to him. He thinks the boy has talent and potential, just needs to try harder constantly. He also wishes he took his faith more seriously.
• He thinks positively of Cordin's daughter, Mariela, though he believes that she should be married soon. He thinks his brother has done a fine job raising her, though is unsure of what to make of her hanging around with Princess Serenei.
• He has been arranged to marry Elinor Tyrell despite having limited contact with her. Jorgon is delighted to be marrying such a beautiful woman and establishing a greater relationship between his house and her's.

Markas Hightower

M a r k a s H i g h t o w e r

Squire to Ser Jorgan Hightower

Age

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16

Appearance

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Markas Hightower is a lean, handsome young man. He stands two inches under six feet in height, with a lanky figure. His hair is medium length and brown, his eyes brown as well. He typically wears leather or light metal armors when following Jorgon around, who he squires under.

Reputation

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• He's the second in line for Lordship of House Hightower should Cordin die. He's the only child of the late Lucan Hightower, the former Lord Kerith's younger brother.
• He's a kindhearted and quiet boy, nervous about being potentially thrust into such an important position within the House.
• Markas has shown some natural talent with a sword and is doing well in his training under Jorgon, but this does not stop him from being constantly criticized by his teacher.
• He has not given a single thought to getting married, focusing entirely at the moment on his training under his tough teacher.

Relations

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• He holds a very positive opinion of Cordin, seeing the man as a fine Lord and person. He wishes sometimes that Cordin was the one teaching him to be a knight, rather than his harsh brother.
• He personally does not like Jorgon, though he greatly respects the man as a knight and warrior. Markas knows he has to train hard under the man in order to become a good knight.
• He likes Cordin's daughter, Mariela, finding her as a cheerful person albeit a bit overly talkative.

this is a WIP.

[Mindfulness]

For any interested writers, we are currently in the process of accepting applications. The character sheet is now up, so feel free to hop on in. Any house that is not listed on the 'Roster' section of the Character Sheets page is fair game. Lastly, joining the discord is a great way to communicate with the others making applications and to get quick answers to any questions you may have.

Pinging some currently interested folks to let'cha know the character sheet is good to go.
@Heat@Asura@Yurnero@Mindfulness@agentmanatee@Stormflyx@Nightwing95@Raijinslayer@Abefroeman

@SunsetWanderer

Thank you for the tag. I'm going to have a think about the kind of characters I am wanting to make and still have to decide if I am going to do a House or not. I am tempted to make a sellsword, or perhaps a sellsword turned hedgeknight? (If that is possible.)

[Mindfulness]

Also just want to ask about the character images that we will be using. Will we be using realistic art/anime (well realistic as that can be) or something more like actors?

[mickilennial]

I have used both stylized art (Serenei) and actor photos (Artys), @Mindfulness.

[spicykvnt]

I've actually just taken on a couple of other RP projects, and so am withdrawing interest from BROW for now.

[Letter Bee]

Un-Revoking this for a Review:

House Nymeros-Martell

“Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken.”

House Description

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House Seat

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Sunspear.

Head of House

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Prince Mors the Renewer of Dorne

Recent History

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House Martell had survived the War of the Five Kings and Daenerys Targayen's ascension to the throne with its dignity intact, with Doran Martell even earning the title of 'Master of Laws' under the new regime. From there, he safeguarded Dorne's interests well even as his daugther Arianne proved a wise and able regent in his absence. Arianne would later marry Ser Daemon Sand, her bastard-born Sworn Shield; this was allowed due to bastards not being as hated in Dorne as the rest of the Seven Kingdoms. Not merely that, but Daemon, being an able warrior and commander, would be a strong defender of the rights of his wife. Together, they would implement Daenerys' reforms for the benefit of the smallfolk in Dorne.

The son of Daemon and Arianne, Prince Doran (called 'Goldbringer' to differentiate him from his grandfather), reflected the 'New Westeros' that emerged after Daenerys' pro-smallfolk policies. A parsimonious, efficient man, Doran Goldbringer was as money-grubbing as any Lannister and sought to increase the power of the Prince compared to his nobles. To do that, however, he needed allies in Dorne itself. So he married Malina Yronwood, the daugther of House Yronwood's current head; this did not put an end to all grumbling from that lesser house, but it quieted them somewhat. Then, he began currying favor with the Crown, publicly vowing to continue Daenerys' reforms and support the Queen of Westeros as much as possible.

This worked, especially as he was sincere in his promises of support for his queen. He then increased taxes and tolls on silk, spices, and other Essosi goods that came in through Planky Town, which was much expanded. He also convinced Queen Daenerys to invest in a network of reservoirs and cisterns in the Dornish Eastern Mountains, where the Vaith and Scourge rivers, and thus the Greenblood, had their source. This network would increase the volume of water that flowed through all three rivers, water that would then be funneled into irrigation canals that would increase the amount of arable land in his demesne.

Because of this, the population of Dorne would increase in size for the first time since Aegon's Conquest, which in turn brought more revenue as the number of workers grew larger; same for the number of farms and plantations. All the while, Doran Goldbringer plagiarized Jon Snow's old plan to hire glassblowers from Myr to teach Westerosi apprentices, inviting craftsmen from Essos to settle in Westeros in exchange for payment.

These craftsmen were settled in Sunspear, but before long, an annex was specially built for them and their families; 'Artisans' Lane'. A sister to the Shadow City, 'Artisans' Lane' would later grow into a bustling community which produced far-eyes, glass bottles, lenses, and the odd window pane for the rest of Westeros. This would infuriate Myr itself in time, but not enough to cause any serious breakdown in relations.

But the greatest break for Doran Goldbringer came when the current Lord Gargalen, ruler of Salt Shore, died. He left behind only a nine-year-old daughter, Sarella of Saltshore. He now had a son with Malina, Morgan the Sea-child. Morgan was the same age as Sarella, and the Prince promptly sent an emissary, accompanied by a few dozen knights and a hundred spearmen, to 'suggest' a betrothal between the heiress and his son and that Doran II be named the legal guardian of said heiress. This suggestion was accepted, and Doran Goldbringer now won control over an important supply of salt, a valuable good. He was now rich beyond his wildest dreams, albeit hated by his nobles, and Dorne prospered with him.

Then he died, and Morgan Sea-child succeeded to the throne without any major opposition. But Morgan, unlike his relatively miserly father, was a man of high tastes and needed to finance said high tastes. So with the help of the craftsmen of Artisans' Lane, he built a navy, the first since Queen Nymeria had landed on the shores of Westeros. This navy, accompanied by a merchant fleet, would safeguard the seas from pirates and raiders, and the merchant fleet itself will trade with Essos directly instead of letting the Essosi come to Planky Town. And so, more money was made, although the fleet's business was interrupted by the Stepstones Rebellion and the need to help the Royal forces quell it.

Morgan Sea-child, however, would not be blessed with the long life of his father, and would die after just 15 years of rule (as opposed to Doran II's 40). And his son, Mors the Renewer, had ideas in his head, ideas potentially dangerous for himself and his house. He wants to jump-start an 'Age of Advancement' that would bring Westeros into the level of the Free Cities of Essos in culture and technology!

House Relations

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House Yronwood - Decent; Mors the Renewer married the heiress to the family, Ella.
House Gargalen - Mors's mother, Sarella, is still alive and has subsumed the house almost completely into the Martell family.
House Targayen - Mors the Renewer pledges complete and utter loyalty to Queen Daenerys in exchange for being allowed to further expand his fleet and continued investment into water reclamation and irrigation works in Dorne. He has sent gifts to Princess Serenei, and has no personal antipathy to her; nevertheless, he has not identified himself totally with her cause as of yet.

Conceptualization

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House Nymeros-Martell is conceived as a House that has gained immense power from aligning with Daenerys and is using it to jump-start a period of economic prosperity. This is seen in the building of the new Dornish Fleet. House Nymeros-Martell has also focused on its spearmen and horse archers as the backbone of a much-enlarged army, an army that is being drilled and trained in both guerrilla and conventional warfare. Note that with the typical Dornish pragmatism, House Nymeros-Martell is keeping its potential loyalties secret; Daenerys is their Queen and they are loyal to her while she is alive, enough said.

But Mors the Renewer has ambitions, ambitions to be a Kingmaker for a potential candidate to the Iron Throne, perhaps Princess Seirenei herself. Then, once he had the Iron Throne in his debt, he would begin his 'Agenda of Reason', a mysterious programme of policies that would propel Westeros into the same advancements as Essos!

Ella Yronwood is meant to be a smart and wise woman who, although not a warrior, is a good-enough logistician to command an army beside able male lieutenants. Well-learned and a patron of art and culture, she is an advocate of continuing Daenerys' pro-smallfolk policies, including increasing access to education. She even keeps around smallfolk-born clerks of both sexes to manage her affairs, a novelty for a Princess.

Mors the Younger Martell-Yronwood is the heir to the Principality of Dorne, an eighteen-year-old who was born back when Morgan Sea-child still lived. A trained knight and archer, Mors the Younger is skeptical of his father's ambitions but is thrilled not to participate in the upcoming intrigues for the Westerosi Throne yet.

Point-of-View Characters

Mors 'The Renwer' Martell

Mors 'The Renewer' Martell

Prince of Dorne, Lord of Sunspear

Age

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38

Appearance

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Mors the Renewer is a tall and athletic man who though thin, is lean and well-muscled underneath his fine clothes. With reddish, almost brown hair and brown eyes, as well as a slightly elongated face, he can be regarded as handsome, especially with his aristocrat's nose. His legs are also deceptively thin, but again, well-muscled underneath.

Reputation

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- Won three consecutive tournaments in a row before becoming Prince of Dorne.
- Good at Archery, and can shoot a desert goat while riding a horse.
- A skilled swordsman.
- Established stud farms close to the Water Gardens.
- Granted favors to members of the Alchemists' guild in the Shadow City.

Relations

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Ella Yronwood - He loves her.
Mors the Younger - He sees in him the hope of the House.

@Inkarnate