Off to visit the little sister. Shall be back by Sun/Monday.
10 yrs ago
Trying to wrap my head around the new tools and bits of the site. Well done, Mahz.
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Née 1991. I feel old already.
Been roleplaying from the age of 15, write on solo projects in my spare time. I heartily encourage interaction when it comes to writing and creative efforts. Like to think I'm an understanding but stern and solid GM when I host games, and a collaborative and creative individual. Used to draw. Write in advanced section.
While I might not be as omni-present a some of you are on RP:G, I have been a part of it since 2009-2010 (if my memory serves me right). However, I must admit that post Guildfall, my activity also dropped. Slowly getting back into things.
I attended university to acquire my master's degree in history. I already had an educational degree for history and English, and am teaching both in secondary school. Any questions? Ask.
It's interesting, as the power dynamics between Hightower and Tyrell are going to be very interesting- it's a great house within The Reach, after all. Garland did after all, use a contingent of Hightower men to restore the peace in Highgarden, and whilst he is probably no longer reliant on them, Garland won't forget that gesture.
I feel bad about forgetting to tell the Tyrells that I was playing House Hightower xD
But I'm glad they're on good terms. He'll get along well with Tobias, given their previous cooperation in keeping the peace (he has the command at Oldtown), and Lord Otto the Younger, since Otto probably looks up to Garland to an extent (a young lord, but one who's actually somewhat well-respected by his men).
Don't forget the new kids on the block - well, not new but you get my meaning. House Peake at this time is certainly on par with the Houses Tyrell and Hightower.
Willem “Willie” Morningwood, Lame Willie, assistant to the Master of Coin Age: 40 Appearance:
Sigil: A golden oak tree on a field of green Words:To Rise and Shine
Personality Willem Morningwood is bitter and whimsical towards life in general, often mocking his own condition, and views steps as his greatest enemies and chairs as his greatest allies. After the accident and depression, Lame Willie became extremely cynical, capable of appreciating irony to its fullest extent. He despises his fat employer, but enjoys the influence and protection his position bestows on him.
Spat out by his peers has made Willie thrive on isolation. Instead of the strength of his sword-arm, he had to rely on his wit. He has a sly and ruthless nature, branding himself as a survivor at all costs, trying to out-think his adversaries. Being a cripple, he has resolved to ignore, even amputate, his scruples. As such, he is no stranger to strong-arming, bribing or cajoling to have things his way. These often come in handy in both the worlds of commerce and politics.
Willem has turned himself into a caricature, and likes to mock everyone and everything. Keenly aware of the world laughing at him, he has turned to a sickly mockery and laughs back. His cane made of black oak, for instance has a silver knob in the shape of a large acorn, with leaves wrapping downward alongside the length of it.
Biography: Willem grew up as the son of a landed knight, sworn to Ashford in the Reach. As the years went by, he received a traditional upbringing, and showed some promise while being a squire and page. Like many a nobleman’s son, Willie, generous with his smile, dreamed of making a name for himself as a tourney knight. In spite of his humble origins, the son of Morningwood was a rising star in the firmament of the Reach.
His tale of glory and fame came sharply to an end when he, at the age of 18, participated in a tourney at Maidenpool. Over-confident and careless, Willem had challenged a much older and experienced knight to a bout. The subsequent exchange of tilts ended with Willem’s horse tripping, falling and crushing its rider’s leg.
For the next two months, Willem drifted between life and death for his broken, wounded leg had begun to fester. When he finally was on the mend, it became clear that his mutilated right leg would not be able to bear his full weight any longer. His old friends left him, and he could no longer bask in the adoration of fair maidens. Instead, he was shunned by most of the society and abandoned by those he held dear. Though his father did not say, it was clear he considered Willem as less than before.
Crippled, Willem experienced a period of debauchery where he consumed vast quantities of poppy-milk and passed his time with dicing and whoring. A failed attempt at suicide later, he set sail for the Free Cities where he led the life of a rogue. After spending some time in Pentos, he moved to Lys in order to escape his debts. There he was employed by a pleasure house to handle the ledgers, accounts and sensitive information. It is said he even served with a free company as its paymaster for some time.
However, eventually he returned to Westeros at the request of his ageing father. Willem agreed to pass his inheritance over to his younger brother, Ser Joss Morningwood while he took up a position as steward in Ashford, dealing with market days and financial affairs. The local lord, however, refused to recognise his talents and so Willem departed once more after helping his brother Joss.
After the final stages of the Dance of Dragons, Willie ventured to the capital and worked as a customs officer and port official, until he was selected by the Master of Coin. For the past five years, Lame Willie has toiled in royal office, and made a reputation for himself as a brilliant accountant.
Thriving in a metropolitan environment such as King’s Landing, Willem has acquired a steady income and a reputation, and works on gathering his fortune and influence. He has, ever since his time in Lys, sworn off knighthood and donned the cape of a politician, though some might call him a crook. Dealing in coin or favours, it is all the same to him.
Yes, this is meant as somewhat of a joke. In the past we have often joked about making a House Morningwood. I am making it happen.
Ruby's in class right now, but she did say her schedule was clearing up so you will your answer soon enough. To me it's looking like a well-rounded out character, so don't despair! :D
House Grafton is very nearly compelete. Apologies in advance there's gonna be a lot of them.
Damn, at the rate I'm going with these Tyrells, I'll need to draw out a family tree- anyone know of a resource I could use to at least map out the linages of the family? That is, to create what I've made, not the current one (I have researched this, hence why Garland is Lord, rather than Lyonel in this point).
Super interested, need to do a lot of reading up but thinking a lost ironborn maybe from house Harlaw. I might try come up with a good reason to be exiled. He can be carrying the shame of a hidden secret that cuts through his pride.
Hopefully I can put it together in time. :)
I just took a quick glance at that Character sheet you threw up. In it, you link to a wiki page of Hotho Harlaw. This is a character which is alive during the events of the books of a Song of Ice and Fire, and cannot possibly be breathing in the same time period as this RP is taking place in. I suggest you re-read the OP, and expand on what you are planning to do with the Harlaws.
Could be interesting to see- it might even be a case that said Knight is in Garland's court, due to the people he surrounds himself with...who knows really. Garland has an awful lot of advisers due to his inexperience (ie. he was never cut out for this job, but he is probably quick to learn it), as he's only done this job of being a Lord for two years, so that will definitely have an influence if you end up having favor with him.
I shall think on this, but for now I think I've finished the Peake brothers.
Née 1991. I feel old already.
Been roleplaying from the age of 15, write on solo projects in my spare time. I heartily encourage interaction when it comes to writing and creative efforts. Like to think I'm an understanding but stern and solid GM when I host games, and a collaborative and creative individual. Used to draw. Write in advanced section.
While I might not be as omni-present a some of you are on RP:G, I have been a part of it since 2009-2010 (if my memory serves me right). However, I must admit that post Guildfall, my activity also dropped. Slowly getting back into things.
I attended university to acquire my master's degree in history. I already had an educational degree for history and English, and am teaching both in secondary school. Any questions? Ask.
<div style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Née 1991. I feel old already.<br><br>Been roleplaying from the age of 15, write on solo projects in my spare time. I heartily encourage interaction when it comes to writing and creative efforts. Like to think I'm an understanding but stern and solid GM when I host games, and a collaborative and creative individual. Used to draw. Write in advanced section.<br><br>While I might not be as omni-present a some of you are on RP:G, I have been a part of it since 2009-2010 (if my memory serves me right). However, I must admit that post Guildfall, my activity also dropped. Slowly getting back into things.<br><br>I attended university to acquire my master's degree in history. I already had an educational degree for history and English, and am teaching both in secondary school. Any questions? Ask.</div>
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