[Forum Game]ASOIAF : The Great Council of 233 AC

[AzagalTheGreat]

The Great Council of 233 AC : A Song of Ice and Fire Forum Game

It is 233 years after Aegon the Conquerer landed in Westeros and united the continent under one crown. One day ago his kinsman King Maekar I has died. It is now unclear who should rule the Seven Kingdoms. Thus , the Lords of the Realm have decided to hold a Great Council. There are many candidates for the crown, and there is even the rumor one of the Blackfyres wants to peacefully partake in the process and attempt to mount the throne with words, as swords have long since failed his family.

The whole of the Seven Kingdoms will hold its breath as the council convenes. Who will hold the throne?

How to Play :

In this game you will be pretty much able to play anything and anyone. However, there are a few rules and regulations on those :
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1 : To apply for House Targaryen, you need to send me a personal message and write a decent message why you should be the one to play them (Since they are naturally quite important. I do not want an inactive King.)
2 : The heirs of player houses are by default reserved by the player and thus head of the house. ( To avoid situations similar to previous games)
3 : To sign up, you need to pick 3 , no more and no less , houses that in order of wanting the play the most. I will then pick the players of those houses. If a spot becomes vacant, you can PM me or contact me on IRC if you want said spot.

Orders :

Each player will get two normal orders and one war order.

Normal orders must be compact and understandable,and while I will not set a word minimum or maximum I will however note that essays will not be read and accepted as orders.
The war order encompasses your entire war plan for the turn. All actions undertaken by your army will be written in it, and I will allow a great amount of freedom in size and difficulty.

A special, limitless order is in place for those that wish to sire offspring. This is due to past experiences of childspam in these kinds of games.

A turn wil encompass six months.


Mechanics :

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I will be using the statistic system employed by BlackBishop for his previous ASOIAF games, and it is thus I will quote :

This game does not rely on rigid mechanics, but rather common sense and role play. While there are hard stats for the game, your choices through your IC and orders will bear the brunt of success or failure. Mounting an assault on the Eyrie? Good luck! Throwing your vassals into your battles while you eat lemon cakes safe in your castle? Coward I name you! Rape pillage and burn a bloody swath across Westeros? Well, don't expect an invite to my heir's wedding, you monster! The way you play the game will reflect how both players, NPCs, and orders will turn out for you.

This isn't to say that I expect OP tales of awesomness at every corner. Play the bad guy, carry your faults with pride. It makes for a great story, and a bribe here and there goes along way to rally swords to your side.

However you want to play, realism is what we are aiming for in orders, and how they turn out for you will be based on reason. Bear in mind that I am human, and make mistakes. Be that as it may, my word is final as are all updates. If you feel I overlooked a crucial detail come to me in private, (not spamming the IRC please), and I will decide if you deserve compensation in a future update.

Now then, as we aren't all strategists, some things to keep in mind; The wiki is your friend. It will be my main resource in deciding outcomes, it stands to reason it should be yours as well when forming orders. Bookmark it, keep it close. Let it be your maester to guide you through this time of peace and war.

Wiki of Ice and Fire

Military units have been broken down into specific roles to help plan and decide outcomes. Levies are lightly armoured and can move quiet, as are archers. Your spearmen are your best defense against mounted knights and cavalry. Your heavy foot can take on other infantry but your cavalry are best overall and perfect for quick strikes.

The best advice I can give you is be patient and use your head. Rome wasn't built in a day nor was it's downfall.

Orders are pm'd to me. Please try and be brief as possible, I don't have the time to sift through an entire novella of war strategy. Be concise, be specific. Give an outline of your strategy, a possible back up plan, and anything you want added for flavour; such as who your commanders are.

As far as diplomacy goes, don't expect NPC's to be mindless drones waiting on your beck and call. If you can't give them a good enough reason to lift their banner by your side, then they won't. Simple as that. In fact they might come back to bite you. Be reasonable. Money, influence, marriage, all this can make the difference between an enemy and a friend. Just look at the Targaryens and Martells. Be reasonable!

Administrative orders are an area I will still largely rely on rolls. Too many factors may impede your internal realm's progress, and it is a matter I'd rather leave to chance, both on the success, and the outcomes. You can expect everything you do to have a cost. Whether it will be worth the reward, I'll leave it to the dice. Don't expect a boom of gold over night. Your income is reflective of the most influx of gold you will see in your treasury. A cap of 30% of your income per turn is the best you can hope for. As for your income yourself, best case scenario will leave you with an increase of 10%.

Income growth is curbed at a more, hopefully, realistic level then last time around, and events such as war and winter can see both your income and population fall.

Speaking of population, peace brings growth. 0.5% per year. Banners are also replenished once a year. Be warned, lost levies in combat are struck from your population, so keep that in mind.

 

[AzagalTheGreat]

Stats

((Many a thanks and a shoutout to sneakyflaps for serving as my statter.))

IRC

Type the following command once you enter your username : /join #ASOIAF_Main

Some general information about characters alive at the time :

Spoiler: General Information

House Baratheon of the Stormlands
- Head: Lyonel Baratheon, "the Laughing Storm"
- Family: At least one daughter, and at least one son, his heir Ormund Baratheon. Wife unknown.
- Ages and Info: Lyonel is likely in his early 40s or late 30s. The evidence for this is that when he died between 239 and 245 AC his son was both old enough to rule in his own right when he inherited as well as old enough to serve as Hand of the King soon after, so he was probably in his early 20s or thereabouts at least in 245 AC, meaning he is probably a teenager at game start. Daughter's age is unknown.

House Arryn of the Vale
- Head: Jasper Arryn
- Family: Jon Arryn (son), Alys Arryn (daughter) and Ronnel Arryn (younger son) may or may not have been born yet, but probably were not far from Jon in age.
- Ages and Info: Jasper is almost certainly in his 30s. The evidence for this is that Jon, his oldest son, was born between 217 to 220 AC, meaning that he is around 15 to 18 years old at game start. Assuming Jasper had him at age 16, he would be around 30, though he was probably older (though perhaps not by much). Mid 30s is likely.

House Lannister of the Westerlands
- Head: Gerold Lannister
- Family: Dead son (Tywald), dead older brother (Tybolt), son and heir Tion Lannister, Tytos Lannister (son), Jason Lannister (son), dead first wife Alysanne Farman (no children), current wife Rohanne Webber.
- Ages and Info: Given that his two oldest sons Tywald and Tion were born between 211 and 219 AC, Gerold is at least in his early thirties at game start, but more likely in his mid-to late thirties. Tywald was probably in his 20s or close to tjat when he died (in 233 in battle), and given that Tion marries in 235 AC and dies in battle in 236 AC he is likely close to 16 years old at game start. Tytos was born in 220 AC so he is 13 years old. Jason was born in 229 AC so he is 4 years old.

House Greyjoy of the Iron Islands
- Head: Dagon Greyjoy (probably - could be a younger relative)
- Family: Unknown
- Ages and Info: Dagon led raids along the Sunset Sea around 211 AC, so presumably he was of age at that time. He could be anywhere from his mid 20s to middle age - we don't know. Odds are he was probably older than younger though - perhaps late 20s or early 30s is a good guess. He could also have died, leaving a younger relative to inherit.

House Stark of the North
- Head: Edwyle Stark
- Family: Son and heir Rickard Stark (may or may not be born yet), dead father Willam Stark, Artos Stark (uncle), Berena Stark (aunt), Alysanne Stark (aunt), Errold Stark (aunt), Rodrik Stark (uncle), Marna Locke (wife), Melantha Blackwood (mother), Jocelyn (sister), Benedict Royce (brother-in-law), Brandon (cousin, son of Artos), Benjen (cousin, son of Artos)
- Ages and Info: The family tree of the Starks at this time is very confusing with little information about ages, but luckily we know that Rickard, Edwyle's son, was born between 230 AC and 249 AC, meaning that Edwyle must be around 20 years old at least around game start. Given that his father Willam died in 226 AC and Edwyle seems to have been able to succeed him immediately, it is likely he is in his mid to late twenties at the youngest, but could be older. The ages of his family are unknown, but it is likely his aunts and uncles are approximately a decade older than him and that his cousins are of similar ages to him.

House Tyrell of the Reach
- Head: Luthor Tyrell (probably - maybe his father)
- Family: Gormon (brother), Garth (brother), Moryn (brother)
- Ages and Info: All we know of Luthor is that he was the father of Mace Tyrell, but as he was born far from the start date around 256 AC, this is of limited use - however, we do know that in 240 AC, seven years from the start date, his betrothal to Shaera Targaryen was broken and he married Olenna Redwyne instead. The fact that he was betrothed but not married suggests that he was quite young in 240 AC, possibly 16 years old or a little older, and was most likely in a regency at game start. His siblings are all younger than him, but by how much is unknown - some of them might not even have been born. It could very well be that at game start Luthor's father ruled, but we do not know of him.

House Tully of the Riverlands
- Head: Unnamed Tully lord
- Family: Celia Tully (daughter), dead father Medgar Tully, unknown wife
- Ages and Info: We know that in 211 AC a young boy of 8 years old was the successor of Medgar Tully. That means he is 20 years old at game start. Celia Tully was the daughter or a Tully lord that was engaged to marry Jaehaerys Targaryen at one point - to be the unnamed lord's daughter she would have to be 4 years old or younger at game start, making her born in 229 AC at the earliest.

House Martell of Dorne
- Head: Unnamed Martell princess (probably - or her father/mother)
- Family: Lewyn Martell (younger brother)
- Ages and Info: All we know of the ruler of Dorne at game start is that it is likely the mother of Doran Martell, Oberyn, Elia and their siblings, who was the Princess of Dorne. However, the oldest of them, Doran, was not born until 247 AC - over a decade after start date. This means that either the Princess of Dorne was ruling in her own right in 233 AC but had children over a decade later (unlikely), that she was a young child with a regent in 233 and had children when she came of age and married (plausible), or that her father/mother was ruling Dorne in 233 and she was their only daughter (also plausible). However, we know nothing of her family other than that she had a younger brother, Lewyn - though he may or may not have been born by 233 AC.

I must however thank oxfordroyale for inspiring me to do this and sending me that information.

For those unfamiliar with locations :

Spoiler: Westeros

Spoiler: Essos

 

[AzagalTheGreat]

Updates and IC list for easy access

The Reign of King Maegor II

Spoiler: IC during Maegor's reign

The Great Council of 233 AC
Long Live the King
The Joy in the Storm
The Folly of Lord Whent
The death of a Lord Commander
On Young Towers and Old Women
Basilisk Raid and a head of a pretender

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233 AC January-June July-December
234 AC January-June July-December
235 AC January-June July-December
236 AC January-June July-December​

Wars
Third Blackfyre Rebellion​

Player List

House Targaryen

(Jeeshadow)
King Maegor , the Second of His Name

King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men
Lord of the Seven Kingdoms
Protector of the Realm

His Small Council,
Hand of the King ~ Lord Brynden ''Bloodraven'' Rivers (Jeeshadow)
Grand Maester ((VACANT, will be sent soon.))~ Advisor of lore and wisdom
Lord Commander of the Kingsguard ~ Lord Criston Arryn
Master of Coin ~ Lord Roger Reyne (Plutonium95)
Master of Whisperers ~ Lord Victor Tyrell (Imperator1993)
Master of Laws ~ VACANT
Master of Ships ~ Lord Vaemond Velaryon

House Baratheon

(Happycats)

Lord Paramount of the Stormlands,
Lord of Storm's End

House Stark

(Brettles)

Lord Paramount of the North
Lord of Winterfell
Warden of the North

His vassal,
Leifwarrior as House Umber

House Arryn

(Korona)

Lord Paramount of the Eyrie
Defender of the Vale
Warden of the East

His vassal,

Corman50 as House Royce

House Lannister

(Sneakyflaps)

Lord Paramount of the Westerlands
Lord of Casterly Rock
Shield of Lannisport
Warden of the West

His vassal,

Plutonium95 as House Reyne

House Tully

(Olligarchy)

Lord Paramount of the Riverlands
Lord of Riverrun

House Tyrell

(Imperator1993)

Lord Paramount of the Reach
Lord of Highgarden
Defender of the Marches
High Marshal of the Reach
Warden of the South

His vassals :
(Empty, player wanted) as House Hightower
Andre Massena as House Redwyne

House Greyjoy

(Terraferma)

Lord Paramount of the Iron Isles
Lord Reaper of Pyke

His vassal,

Shebadeone as House Goodbrother

House Nymeros-Martell

(oxfordroyale)

Prince of Dorne
Lord of Sunspear​

 

[AzagalTheGreat]

The King is dead ! Long live the ... Who exactly ?

Always a warrior, Maekar's dangerous lifestyle eventually caught up with him​

One day has passed since the death King Maekar, the First of his name, King of the Andals and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms and Protector of the Realm. However, like in the past, succession is far from clear. Many candidates have presented themselves for the throne, and without a will from the late Maekar I, it has been decided that a Great Council be called.

While initially King Maekar had many sons, even so many he sent his thirdborn to Oldtown, the gods have not smiled on the royal family. His firstborn, Daeron, took the royal life of luxury to an extreme and became known as Daeron the Drunken. Eventually his habits got the better of him, and he reputedly died of the pox he caught from a whore, now seven years ago. His sole heir is a feeble-witted daughter born from his wife, now 12 years old.

Then there was Aerion the Monstrous, or as he called himself ''Brightflame''. A cruel man who coveted the throne during his father's reign. He became the heir to the throne after his brother died, but killed himself through drinking wildfire, believing he could turn himself into a dragon. He had married his niece Daenora Targaryen, daughter of his uncle Rhaegal. From this marriage Maegor Targaryen was born last year.

This would leave the throne with Aemon Targaryen, thirdborn son of Maekar. However, the young man has forged his chains and is now a maester of the citadel. It is thus, with a clear lack of a heir to the throne, that the small council agreed to hold a Great Council.

A raven was sent out to all lords, containing the following message :

All lords are called to King's landing to decide who should be the new King.

 

[AzagalTheGreat]

((With the start of the Great Council, I officially start the game.))​

 

[Imperator1993]

House Blackfyre

Aenys Blackfyre
Age: 40

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The fifth son of the legendary Daemon Blackfyre, having spent most of his life in exile in Tyrosh, the home of his mother. Now with the death of his Targaryen cousin King Maekar I, Aenys sees the chance for the Blackfyres to ascend the throne through peaceful means, since swords have failed the Blackfyre cause. Aenys is a calm and thoughtful man, much less militaristic then the other Blackfyre Princes. He hopes to win the trust the lords of Westeros, and with the power of the Targaryen monarchy in decline perhaps fate may finally smile on the House Blackfyre.

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House Tyrell

Lord Denys 'the Red Rose' Tyrell
Age: 34
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Lord Denys Tyrell is the current head of the House Tyrell and Lord of the Reach. As head of the largest and most fertile of the Seven Kingdoms, Lord Denys wields a considerable amount of power. Generally a man of peace who prefers the company of scantily clad women and vats of wine, over that of men and swords. This doesn't mean Lord Denys is a coward rather just a man who finds war an unnecessary and messy affair. In fact Lord Denys is quite a skilled jouster and a competent swordsmen. His faults lie in his love of wine and women, both of which he takes part in as much as possible.

Lord Denys ascended to the head of House Tyrell in 215 A.C, after the death of his father, Lord Leo 'Longthorn' Tyrell. Since then he strives to maintain peace in the Reach, though his only knowledge of war being from the stories his father told him about the First Blackfyre Rebellion, it left him with a dislike for it. With four legitimate sons, to his name Lord Denys need not worry about a successor and can be certain of the future of the Tyrell line. Lord Denys has had a sucessful but rocky marriage to Lady Janna Tarly, due to his numerous affairs

Other prominent Tyrells
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Lady Paramount Janna Tyrell/Tarly, age 34, Wife-Marrying and becoming pregnant by Lord Denys at a young age, there marriage started off well until Lord Denys discovered the pleasures of other women and wine. She is a stern and cold women to everyone but her children, whom she loves dearly. Currently she and Lord Denys see very little of each other, Lady Janna spending most her time raising their children.

Lord Luthor Tyrell, age 16, Son and Heir-Lord Luthor is well known for his good looks and cheerful demeanor. He also is quite a skilled hunter and falconer. Sadly though he isn't quite bright and has always struggled with his studies.

Lord Gormon Tyrell, age 14, Son-Lord Gormon, unlike his elder brother, is quite intelligent and bookish, his father considered sending him to the Citadel at one point but decided against it. He is also quite shy, especially around women.

Lord Garth Tyrell, age 11, Son-Althouth still only a child, Lord Garth is almost as large as a grown man. He is fat and known to eat through enough food to feed a peasant family for a month in a single sitting.

Lord Moryn Tyrell, age 8, Son-Young child, though shows some skill with a blade especially for a child.

Lord Victor Tyrell, age 30, Brother-Known by some as the 'Knight of Flowers', Lord Victor is a masterful warrior and jouster. He has won several tourneys and is widely known for his honorable and chivilarious nature. He is married to Lady Lysa Rowen, and they have one young daughter named Margaery.

Lady Sabrina Tyrell, age 27, Sister-Called the 'Wild Rose', Lady Sabrina is known for her adventitious and defiant nature, and her beauty. She has refused to marry any man that can't best her in a duel, and has yet to be defeated by any man. She is one of the few women in the Reach who could claim to be a mighty swordswomen, being trained by her father, Leo 'Longthorn' who wanted all his children to be at least competent fighters.

Lady Delena Tyrell, age 45, Aunt-Early in life Lady Delena decided she wanted to be a Septa, though this was mostly to avoid marriage, due to her preference for other women. Rumor has it she shares a bed with Lord Denys's Lysene mistress when he is away.

Elinor Flowers, age 4, Bastard-The bastard daughter of Lord Denys and his beloved Lysene Mistress, though young she shows a curious mind and hints of her mother's Lysene beauty.

 

[Korona]

House Targaryen

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Prince Aegon Targaryen
Age: 33
Biography: Born 200 years after Aegon's Conquest, Prince Aegon Targaryen was always the odd-one out of the family. The youngest son of Prince Maekar Targaryen, Aegon grew up tormented by his older siblings. His older brother, Aerion, tormented him constantly by throwing his cat down a well and holding a knife to his genitals, joking that "he wanted a sister to marry". Knowing that he would never be considered for succession, Aegon grew up with the dream of becoming a knight of the Kingsguard. After a tough upbringing, the young prince finally saw his chance to begin on his path as a knight after he got permission from his father to squire for his older brother Daeron at the Ashford Meadow Tourney. Sadly for Aegon, Daeron entertained no such dreams of jousting, instead he got himself drunk at a local inn. Some might call it fate, others may call it coincidence, but whatever inspired Ser Duncan the Tall to visit that inn on that day changed young Aegon's life forever. Duncan's humility impressed the young noble, and he left that inn a squire of Ser Duncan. Aerion saw Aegon with Duncan soon after, and mocked his younger brother for making the company of peasants and brigands. Angered by this, Duncan lashed out at Aerion, earning him his arrest and a trial-by-combat. Fearing for his newfound friend and mentor, Aegon had his uncle, Baelor Breakspear, fight on behalf of Duncan against his very own father, representing House Targaryen and Aerion. Unfortunately, Baelor was killed by his brother, earning Duncan a guilty sentence. Cooler heads prevailed on that day, and somehow Duncan managed to avoid a harsh punishment, and walked away with young Aegon as his squire. Aegon was tutored to be humble, calm, and respectful, ideas that lasted throughout Aegon's life. After squiring for Duncan in numerous petty conflicts and tourneys, Aegon was knighted by Ser Duncan the Tall in 118 AC.

After Aegon was knighted, he met Betha Blackwood during a tour of the Riverlands. Enchanted by her strong spirit and black hair, Aegon began a romance with the Riverlander. After a year of secret meetings and long nights, Aegon married Betha in an elaborate ceremony at the Great Sept of Baelor, a lightly contested marriage at the time, for no one thought Aegon was ever to inherit. Taking on Tion Lannister as his squire, Aegon fought in the Peake Uprising for his father, who was wounded. His father's death shocked Aegon, who thought that his imposing pater familias would live on forever. It was after his father's death that Aegon began to truly consider becoming King.

Aegon's personality echoes his upbringing as Duncan's squire. He is humble, kind, and exceedingly loyal to his friends. Aegon's most prominent flaw is his inability to make decisions. Incredibly flakey, Aegon still acts like Egg the Squire and not Prince Aegon of Dragonstone. Prince Aegon resides in the Red Keep as of 233.

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Maester Aemon Targaryen
Age: 35
Biography: The third son of Maekar Targaryen, Aemon was born a disappointment. Fearing that too many sons would cause a potential succession crisis, Aemon was sent to the Citadel to train as a Maester at age nine. Aemon grew up detached from all of his family but Aegon, who visited many times while squiring for Duncan. Because of Aegon's friendship and the fact that he actually visited him, Aemon only truly thought Aegon as his family. At age 19, Aemon forged his Maester's links, essentially disqualifying him from any form of succession. Serving a minor lord for five years, Maekar summoned his son to court in 222 AC. Feeling like his presence would be an affront to the Grand Maester, Aemon served his brother Daeron on Dragonstone. After Daeron's death, Aemon returned to the Citadel to serve as a Maester, a position he still occupies.

Aemon Targaryen is a man who values knowledge over all else. Just like his younger brother, Aemon is humble and kind. Because of his detached childhood and adolescence, Aemon really holds no strong ties to his family aide from Aegon, and is independent.

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Vaella Targaryen
Age: 10
Biography: The only child of Daeron Targaryen, Vaella is a kind, gentle soul. Born with a simple-mind, Vaella has a team of Septas and nurses caring for her 24/7. She resides in the Red Keep.

Maegor Targaryen
Age: 1
Biography: The only child of Aerion Targaryen, Maegor was born the same year that his father died. He is a small child, and is cared for by Septas in the Red Keep.

Bastards

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Brynden "Bloodraven" Rivers
Age: 58
Biography: Easily the most successful of the Great Bastards, Brynden "Bloodraven" Rivers is the bastard son of Melissa Blackwood and Aegon IV. Growing up with a privileged lifestyle, Brynden navigated the scheming river that is the Targaryen Court, being able to maintain influence even after his mother was dismissed as Aegon IV's mistress. As befitting a son of the King, albeit a bastard, Brynden was afforded a masterful education, both martial and intellectual. An incredibly skilled bowman, and a decent swordsman, Brynden proved to be invaluable to the Targaryen monarchs during the First Blackfyre Rebellion. Leading a troop of longbowmen known as the Raven's Teeth, Brynden killed Daemon Blackfyre and his sons at the Battle of the Redgrass Field. After Brynden's masterful showing during the rebellion, his nephew Aerys anointed him as Hand of the King, a position he still occupies. As Hand, Brynden's competence became evident as he masterfully dealt with the Great Spring Sickness, a massive drought, and Ironborn raiders. During the Second Blackfyre Rebellion, Brynden intercepted Daeron II Blackfyre, and took him prisoner before he had time to even launch a full-fledged insurrection. In 219 AC, Bittersteel launched the Third Blackfyre Rebellion with the goal of installing Haegor I as King. Upon the battlefield, Brynden and Aegor Bittersteel dueled once more with Brynden winning, resulting in Aegor's imprisonment. During Aegor's trial, Brynden advocated to have Bittersteel killed, in fear of another Blackfyre uprising. Unfortunately, Brynden wasn't able to secure his half-brother's death, and he escaped again on the way to the Night's Watch. Now, Brynden is aging, but his mind is as sharp as ever. His loyalty to House Targaryen remains absolute, and he is still with his long-term mistress and half-sister, Shiera Seastar.

Brynden is an albino, and has pale white skin, long white hair and red eyes as a result of this. Brynden stands just under six feet tall, although he is still very imposing due to his thin frame. A masterful archer, Brynden carries a weirwood bow in battle, and always has the Valyrian Steel sword Dark Sister strapped around his waist.

 

[Haresus]

House Tully​

Lord Edmure Tully

Age: 30

Biography: Inherited the Riverlands from his father, Medgar Tully, at the young age of 8. Regency council until he became of age, and has since then ruled the Riverlands with few interesting events. Trained and knighted by Lord Piper, he later married the Lord's daughter, Leana. He likes jousting, just like his father, but he is mostly average in skill. A fine archer too. Known for being lenient and friendly with his vassals.

Other people:
Leana Piper, wife. 27 years old.
Celia Tully, daughter. 4 years old.
Elmo Tully, second cousin. 26 years old. A useless weakling.
Other cousins and people who will be summoned when we all die.

 

[oxfordroyale]

House Baratheon

~ Ours is the Fury ~

Seat: Storm's End
Current Lord: Lyonel Barahteon
Region: Stormlands
Title: Lord of Storm's End, Lord Paramount of the Stormlands
Heir: Ormund Baratheon
Overlord: Baratheons
Founder: Orys Baratheon
Founded: 1 AC

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Lyonel Baratheon, "the Laughing Storm"

Born: 191 AC (age 40)​

Born in 191 AC to Lord Axel Baratheon and his wife Lady Delia Buckler, Lyonel Baratheon is one of the greatest living warriors in the Seven Kingdoms. As a youth he developed a fondness for jousts and tourneys great and small, receiving his knighthood at the age of ten-and-six after besting men twice his age and size at the Tourney of Bronzegate. At the Tourney of Ashford Meadow two years later he broke nine lances against Ser Robert Ashford in the first tilt; they unseated each other on their tenth course only to rise again and fight together, sword against mace. Finally a battered Robert admitted defeat, and Lyonel became a champion in his place. At the same tourney he would fight many matches against lesser foes, becoming famous for his penchant of breaking into booming laughter the moment they touched his shield. If his challengers wore any sort of crest on their helm, Lyonel would strike it off and fling it into the crowd. He notably joined Ser Duncan the Tall in the trial of seven that resulted in the accidental death of Prince Baelor Targaryen.

His father succumbed to a longtime illness in 226 AC, and upon his death Lyonel ascended to the position of Lord of Storm's End and Lord Paramount of the Stormlands at the age of thirty-four. By the time he became the lord of his house he had been married for almost a decade, and his wife (now deceased) had borne him four strong, healthy children: a son, Ormund, two boys, Harbert and Gowen, and a daughter, Mya.

Lyonel is a good-natured and genial man who takes his responsibilities as a lord seriously despite his frequent indulgences of his hobbies and passions. A brave and talented warrior blessed with a powerful physique, his martial prowess is recognized by all. Nevertheless, he is notoriously quick to anger and swollen with pride, giving him a somewhat prickly reputation. He is not one to forget a slight or let anyone besmirch the honor of his house.

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Ormund Baratheon

Born: 213 AC (age 20)
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Whereas his father is prideful, bombastic and larger than life, his eldest son Ormund is quite the opposite: plain, soft-spoken, loyal and exceedingly sensible. A skilled warrior in his own right, Ormund's prowess in arms is often overshadowed by his intelligence and mastery of courtly intrigue and noble diplomacy despite his relative youth. It is commonly remarked that Ormund might well have joined the Citadel had he been born a younger son to a more minor house. While Lyonel's force of personality and reputation has bolstered the influence of House Baratheon within the realm, it is Ormund who has ensured its stability as his father's right hand.

Harbert Baratheon

Born: 214 AC ( age 19)
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A youth of nineteen, Harbert is a shy and quiet young man with a deep love of history and a keen thirst for knowledge. He is jokingly referred to as "Blacknose" by his brothers due to his habit of burying his nose in his books and smudging the ink. He is the smartest of the Baratheon children, even more so than Ormund, though his skill at both interpersonal relationships and swordsmanship are sorely lacking. His father Lyonel worries that he is too weak and constantly wishes for him to adopt more martial and masculine pursuits. As a child he was bullied mercilessly by his younger brother Edric, and has feared him ever since.

Edric Baratheon

Born: 215 AC (age 18)
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Lyonel's youngest son the meanest of the Baratheon children with the blackest of reputations, Edric is cruel, manipulative, ambitious and vindictive. He excels at fighting - with blades and without - but is utterly without honor, finding pleasure in violence and the instigator of a number of bloody brawls. Despite his age he has already developed a reputation as a notorious womanizer, having taken half a dozen whores to bed while his father was away during a tour of his realm. He is regarded as the black sheep of the family - he is held in contempt by Ormund, feared by Harbert and Mya, a disappointment to his father and a black stain on the family name. Lyonel had previously contemplated exiling Edric after he nearly killed a household retainer during a drunken dispute. In sharp, ironic contrast to his nature, he is considered by most to be extraordinarily attractive. Unknown to his family members, Edric has a history of torturing wild animals such as squirrels and rabbits in the woods outside Storm's End.

Mya Baratheon

Born: 220 AC (age 13)
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The youngest of the Lord Lyonel's children and his only daughter, Mya is a bright and precocious young girl who loves her father deeply. In return he dotes on her constantly, and frequently brings her with him on his travels so as to show her more of the world. Due to her somewhat spoiled nature, Mya can be willful on occasion.

 

[bakerydog]

House Stark

Seat: Winterfell
Reigning Lord: Edwyle Stark
Titles: Lord Paramount of the North, Lord of Winterfell, Warden of the North
Heir: Rickard Stark

Edwyle Stark

Born: 205 AC (28 years old)

Edwyle is the son of Lord William Stark and Lady Melantha Blackwood. Unlike many Lords of Westeros, Edwyle was able to spend significant amounts of time with his father being an only son. His father prepared him well, schooling him in the arts as well as in the martial sciences. By 225 AC Edwyle was married to Lady Marna Locke, against his fathers wishes, that he should marry a Lady higher in stature. Despite the Lord's protests he eventually sanctioned the marriage - House Stark became conjoined to House Locke. Lady Melantha Blackwood opposed the marriage with the tenacity of a zealot, culminating in a formal break between them. The North faced many serious threats in the following years, and for fear of his safety during the 228 AC Wilding invasion, Lord William Stark forced Edwyle to remain within Winterfell's walls. Lord Stark was going to end the invasion himself by seeking battle with the King Beyond the Wall, Raymun Redbeard. While a wise move on the part of the Old Lord, he was unfortunately killed during the battle. Edwyle hates himself for his inability to be at his fathers side during his time of need and shows the same bitterness his uncle Artos has towards the battle albeit for different reasons.

Before the death of his father, Edwyle was a jovial man, he had a profound sense of humor, all of which faded along with his father. Nowadays he enjoys little and devotes most of his time to ruling the lands of House Stark. His judgements tend to be just and strictly adhere to the laws of the Realm, due to this he enjoys little popularity with the small folk. Edwyle's mood changed briefly following the birth of his son Rickard in 232 AC. Some might even say he returned back to the "old" Edwyle for a brief period. He became the despondent Edwyle once again after a few months of true happiness.

Lord Edwyle resents most of his extended family with the exception of his uncle Artos. Without the aid of Artos it is likely the North would have already befallen civil war between the claimants of Winterfell.

Artos Stark

Born: 190 AC (43 years old)

Artos is an influential member of House Stark, known for avenging his slain brother William, by killing the King Beyond the Wall Raymun Redbeard. Being one of the older members of the House, he holds great sway over the young Lord Edwyle, providing him a source of advice and guidance. He is however a hard man, he holds a particular disdain for the Knights Watch after their failure to arrive for the Battle at Long Lake. Towards his family he is a kind, even charitable man, but others should learn to fear his wrath should they cross swords. Artos has two twin sons through Lysara Karstark.

Other Members of House Stark:
Aunt Berena Stark Born 194 AC (39 years old)
Aunt Alysanne Stark, Born 196 AC (37 years old)
Uncle Errold Stark, Born 197 AC (36 years old)
Sister Jocelyn Stark, Born 207 AC (26 years old)
Cousin Brandon Stark, Born 215 AC (18 years old)
Cousin Benjen Stark, Born 215 AC (18 years old)
Son Rickard Stark, Born 232 AC (1 year old)

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[BlackBishop]

House Darklyn
"The Crown's Champion."​

Rolland Darklyn (55) , Lord of Duskendale,

- His wife, Lady Tanda Rosby (53)

- their son Denys Darklyn (34), and his wife Jeyna Celtigar (29)

- and their children Aianna (14), Darran (12), Jon (9), and Claere (2)​

- their son Robin, Knight of the Kingsguard, Deceased.​

Sworn Houses
House Hollard
House Darke

Rolland Darklyn
Lord of Duskendale​

Lord Rolland is the last surviving son of Steffon Darklyn. Born in 178 AC, Rolland was the youngest of four sons, and groomed to aid his brothers in administering the port town of Duskendale. In 196 the First Blackfyre Rebellion broke out. Urged on by their elder brother Denys, Rolland and his siblings followed the Targaryens to war. In the famous Battle of Redgrass Field, Denys was slain. Horrifically cut down and left to die on the field. His death shook Rolland and would stay with him his whole life, making him a cautious man in the years to come, advocating war as a last resort.

In 209, the Great Spring Sickness swept across Westeros, hitting Duskendale hard, and wiping out nearly half the town. Lord Steffon, and Rolland's two remaining siblings were all killed by the plague, leaving Rolland to take up lordship of the town at thirty-one years old. A mere two years later, the Second Blackfyre Rebellion broke out at Whitewalls, and despite his reservations, Rolland raised a host and marched with Brandon Rivers as a principal bannerman of House Targaryen. Much to his relief, the rebellion ended before it begun, with the swift arrest of Daemon Blackfyre. Rolland would raise his banners for House Targaryen once again in 219, during the Third Blackfyre Rebellion. Recognized by Prince Maekor for his leadership, Rolland requested his second son, Robin, be allowed into the ranks of the Kingsguard. Robin Darklyn had fought admirably over the course of the rebellion, and though often chastised for his recklessness by Rolland, caught the eye of the Targaryens who subsequently accepted Lord Rolland's proposal.

Though displaying talent as a competent if cautious military commander, Rolland Darklyn's passion lies with administration. Over his twenty-five year tenure as lord of Duskendale, he has presided over the town's recovery from the Great Spring Sickness, rejuvenating the town after nearly half it's inhabitants had succumbed to the disease. Brokering deals with merchants, lesser lords and the influential nobles among King's Landing, Rolland has steered his lordship back to it's glory days before it was marred by flux.

In 233, tragedy would strike again with the news that Ser Robin Darklyn perished alongside King Maekar during the Peake Uprising. Rolland had hoped that a firm presence near the king would curb the dangers brought on by his recklessness. Now it seems his position within the Kingsguard, one that Rolland had pushed for, lead to his son's demise. Rolland currently mourns the loss of Robin, closing himself off in his solar, leaving the rule of Duskendale to his first born, Denys.

 

[DeMarchese]

House Martell
"Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken"
Seat: Sunspear
Region: Dorne
Reigning Lord: Princess Nymeria Martell
Titles: Lord of the Sandship, Lord of Sunspear, Prince of Dorne
Heir: Elia Martell
Other Family Members: Loran Martell, Lewyn Martell​

Nymeria Martell
Princess of Dorne
Born: 210 AC (age 23)​

The youngest of princess in the recent history of Drone, she was named after the famous warrior-queen considered the founder of Dorne. She is the most rational and calculating member of her family, usually regarded as hot-tempered and impetuous. However, this does not mean she does not enjoy to be carried away by her emotions from time to time. People often compare her exotic beauty and her letal outbursts with that of a snake, for Nymeria will not shout or make threats if someone angers her - she will simply kill them unexpectedly. She's currently looking for a suitable consort in order to replace her late husband after his untimely death at sea and also someone who can look after her precious newborn heir.

Note: Historical research and lore sources present little or no solid background information of this dinasty. The data provided should be considered fan-made.

 

[AzagalTheGreat]

Due to popular demand and a conflict of interest , House Tyrell is now VACANT

Anyone interested should send a PM to me or contact me on IRC.​

 

[Korona]

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Prince Aegon was garbed in his usual attire of a black collared tunic, with the dragon of House Targaryen embroidered into his breast. His silvery-gold hair was parted in the middle, revealing his handsome face and large purple eyes. He stood alone in the Great Sept of Baelor, save Ser Roland Crakehall of the Kingsguard who was assigned to protect him. In front of him was the body of King Maekar Targaryen, King on the Iron Throne. His father was dressed in a long silky black tunic, with Maekar's personal coat of arms of four Targaryen dragons embroidered into the fabric. His crown of iron points surmounted around a band of red gold rested upon Maekar's pale blonde hair. He looked every inch the King. But he was dead. Those words still shocked Aegon, even though he had known that his father was dead for three days now. Although Aegon knew his father was old, he had recently surpassed nine-and-fifty namedays, Aegon thought that he would never die. For all of his life, Maekar was an indomitable force, a harsh embodiment of will. But that stern will was gone, replaced by an emotionless face that still managed to display Maekar's unforgiving nature. Aegon's relationship with is father was strained, at best. Always more of a pushover than his father, Maekar often looked down at his soon for being too "weak", even though Aegon was an accomplished warrior. But he was on his own now, Maekar wasn't around to bring him down anymore. Prince Aegon was finally ready to fly among the dragons, and become King of Westeros.

 

[Plutonium95]

House Reyne
Seat: Castamere
Current Lord: Roger Reyne
Region: Westerlands
Title: Lord of Castamere
Heir: Reynard Reyne
Overlord: Lannisters

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Roger Reyne
Born: 215

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Ser Roger Reyne, known as the Red Lion, has only just become the Lord of Castamere and head of House Reyne with the death of his father at the Storming of Starpike. In retaliation, Roger executed seven captive Peakes at Starpike before being halted by Prince Aegon Targaryen. He is a famous knight and considered one of the deadliest men in the Westerlands. Roger can be headstrong and prone to fits of rage, but he is also incredibly brave and loyal. As lord of Castamere he has access to the silver and gold mines that make his family one of the richest in Westeros and the power that that provides.
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Ellyn Reyne
Born: 216

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Ellyn is the daughter of the deceased Lord Robert Reyne and the sister of Lord Roger Reyne, the Red Lion of Castemere, and Reynard Reyne. Ellyn was described as a strong-willed, hot-tempered, and ambitious woman who dreamed of not only marrying into the wealthy House Lannister, but of also making herself the Lady of Casterly Rock. Due to House Reyne's position and wealth, Lord Robert Reyne had little trouble arranging his daughter's betrothal to Ser Tywald Lannister, the heir of Gerold the Golden, Lord of Casterly Rock. However, Ellyn's betrothed and father were slain during the Peake Uprising in 233 AC.
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Reynard Reyne
Born: 218

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Ser Reynard is charming, cunning, and less headstrong than his older brother, Roger the Red Lion, though he does lack some of the martial grace that his brother possess. He too was at the the storming of Starpike, though he did not take part in the heavy fighting as his father and brother had.

 

[Korona]

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Lord Brynden Rivers, Hand of the King stood in front of a vast assembly of noblemen. A black hood was drawn over his pale face, giving him an almost menacing look.

"Lords of Westeros, today we are gathered here to decide the future of our Kingdom. Our beloved King, Maekar, passed into the arms of the Seven after he was defending the realm from an uprising orchestrated by House Peake. Now we are faced with the impossible task of deciding his successor to the Iron Throne.The claimants to the Iron Throne are the following; Prince Aegon Targaryen, fourth son of the late King Maekar. Prince Maegor, the only son of Prince Aerion, who was King Maekar's second oldest son. Princess Vaella, the daughter of Prince Daeron, King Maekar's oldest son. Maester Aemon Targaryen, third son of the late King. Now, I do open this Great Council to decide the ruler of Westeros."

((As I play the Hand of the King, (Brynden is a bastard Targaryen), he gave me authority to open the Great Council.))

 

[Imperator1993]

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To the Lords of the Seven Kingdoms


Good lords of the Seven Kingdoms, I Aenys Blackfyre, fourth son of Prince Daemon Blackfyre, hereby request to participate in the upcoming council to elect the new King. I have a legitimate claim to the throne due to my ties to Targaryen dynasty through my paternal grandparents, King Aegon IV and Princess Daena. In a show of good faith I will also be bringing the sword 'Blackfyre' with me as well, and I will present it to the elected King, regardless of who is elected.

I also request to be allowed to bring a retinue of ten men from the Golden Company with me to serve as my bodyguards. I will have the sword with one of my men and they will have orders to throw 'Blackfyre' into Blackwater Bay should I be killed by any agents of the Targaryens or any other house. May gods be good!

~Aenys Blackfyre, Co-Captain General of the Golden Company

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[Haresus]

Lord Edmure Tully rises from his seat as one of the first to speak:

"By all rights and laws, the throne should pass on to Prince Maegor. Yet he is but a child, his fate and personality unknown to us. Putting our faith in him is to put the fate of the Seven Kingdoms in uncertainty and danger. Prince Aegon may be of age and married with children, but he has not been prepared for a position as king. It is my opinion that he would be fully incapable of grasping the finer points of ruling due to his unfortunate history as the squire of a mere hedge knight. Neither will I suggest that Maester Aemon breaks his vows to the Citadel.

The Blackfyres may have a fine sword, but that does not mean that we should give the Iron Throne away to a man who has been living with mercenaries. We fought to keep his father away from the throne, should all that work truly be undone? What would our ancestors say? If Aenys 'Blackfyre' wishes to hand over the Blackfyre sword to the chosen king, then that is an admirable decision of his and I would applaud such action. It would be a first step towards reconciling the branches.

But instead of supporting any of the previously mentioned candidates, I believe we can solve this crisis by putting our faith in two young Targaryen individuals, and forge a traditional Targaryen marriage between Princess Vaella and Duncan Targaryen, the oldest son of Prince Aegon. They are of the same age, more or less, and they are young enough to be prepared for their ascension to the Iron Throne in the years to come. Peace and prosperity will reign if this is the choice of the Great Council."

 

[oxfordroyale]

Lord Edmure Tully rises from his seat as one of the first to speak:

"By all rights and laws, the throne should pass on to Prince Maegor. Yet he is but a child, his fate and personality unknown to us. Putting our faith in him is to put the fate of the Seven Kingdoms in uncertainty and danger. Prince Aegon may be of age and married with children, but he has not been prepared for a position as king. It is my opinion that he would be fully incapable of grasping the finer points of ruling due to his unfortunate history as the squire of a mere hedge knight. Neither will I suggest that Maester Aemon breaks his vows to the Citadel.

The Blackfyres may have a fine sword, but that does not mean that we should give the Iron Throne away to a man who has been living with mercenaries. We fought to keep his father away from the throne, should all that work truly be undone? What would our ancestors say? If Aenys 'Blackfyre' wishes to hand over the Blackfyre sword to the chosen king, then that is an admirable decision of his and I would applaud such action. It would be a first step towards reconciling the branches.

But instead of supporting any of the previously mentioned candidates, I believe we can solve this crisis by putting our faith in two young Targaryen individuals, and forge a traditional Targaryen marriage between Princess Vaella and Duncan Targaryen, the oldest son of Prince Aegon. They are of the same age, more or less, and they are young enough to be prepared for their ascension to the Iron Throne in the years to come. Peace and prosperity will reign if this is the choice of the Great Council."

Lord Lyonel Baratheon rises from his seat, the chamber echoing with his sudden, booming laughter:

"The Princess Vaella is a sweet child, yes, and ripe for marriage, as you say - your plan would seem a sound one from a cursory glance. But lest we forget that the maesters have assured us that the Princess is of as feeble a mind as her father was feeble of will. While she would not sit the Iron Throne herself, her children and grandchildren certainly would - do we dare take such a gamble with their competency? We can risk it, no more than we can risk a decade of regency for the infant prince which you claim carries uncertainty and danger. You discredit your plan with your own words."

Clearing his throat, he continues.

"The obvious choice for the crown is Prince Aegon Targaryen. Princess Vaella is a simpleton, Prince Maegor an infant born from madness, Aenys a bastard from a traitor's line, and Aemon has already forged his maester's chain, disqualifying him from the succession. Our beloved king Maekar's fourth son, however, is a man grown - capable and kind, worldly and well-traveled. I have no doubt as to his wisdom or temperance. Many may mislike him for his choice of companionship in his youth, but I bid you remind yourselves that if one is to rule the Seven Kingdoms, he must rule all those within it - lords and smallfolk alike."

 

[Korona]

"House Blackfyre?" Brynden spat in anger, startling the courier at the door to the Hand's chamber. Scowling, he closes the door on the courier, and walks back to his study, muttering about "upstarts" and "usurpers". Sitting down at his desk, Brynden reaches out for his cup of wine, sipping on it whilst staring at the stars. As Hand, Brynden often found that simply admiring the stars often relaxed him, setting his mind at ease. Taking another sip of wine, he leaned back in his chair, and closed his red eyes, letting his mind wander.

And then he woke. But he did not wake up in the Hand’s Chamber, rather, he woke up in a cloud. Turning his head, he found that his pale arms were gone, replaced by black wings. He was a raven. Gliding down and out of the cloud, the raven found itself witness to a vast chaotic battle. The raven circled over a hill, watching the battle rage on. Archers clad in black with white bows fired arrows down upon a heavily armoured warrior wielding a valyrian steel sword. Curious, the raven flew ever closer to the group of arches until the raven saw the face of the tallest archer. He had a long, thin, pale face with blood-red eyes. Breathing in, the archer drew his weirwood bow and shot a long white arrow. Watching the arrow slither past the bow, it whistled through the air, soaring, flying until it hit the armoured warrior, the arrowhead piercing his neck, warm blood bubbling and seeping through the wound. The raven turned, and flew back into the clouds.

Brynden woke with a start, his heart beating heavily, his brow wet with sweat. Standing, he looked out the window, watching the sun slowly rise. Calming himself, the Bloodraven sat down, dipping his quill in the ink on his study, Brynden authored a message to Aenys Blackfyre.


Co-Captain-General Aenys, of House Blackfyre,

As Hand of the King, and overseer of this Great Council, I have decided to grant your request to be present at the Great Council. Your carrying of Blackfyre proves that you are not as aggressive as your relatives, something that eases the mind of this council very much. Additionally, your request to have a guard of 10 mercenaries from the Golden Company is granted. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to the Red Keep so you and your men can recuperate and prepare yourselves for the Great Council. For the duration of your stay, you are offered a suite in the Red Keep, to show our goodwill towards you.

Respectfully,
Lord Brynden Rivers, Hand of the King