Introduction
The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros is a realm with a history stretching back some twelve thousands years, where seasons last for years. The original inhabitants of the land were the Children of the Forest, until the First Men, a civilization of primitive warriors, crossed over from the eastern continent via a land bridge and fought a series of wars against the Children, which ended with the Pact of the Isle of Faces being signed. The First Men took control of the open lands and the Children remained in the forest.
The Pact was weakened after four thousand years by the emergence of the Others, an enigmatic race from the furthermost north, who swept south into Westeros and caused great death and destruction, bringing about a night that lasted a generation and a winter that lasted decades. In the War for the Dawn, the Others were thrown back by the First Men and the Children of The Forest, and the vast wall of ice was raised to bar their passage south should they come again. In the following centuries the Children gradually disappeared, and it was presumed that they left Westeros or died out altogether. Westeros now lay in the hands of men.
The land was divided into the Seven Kingdoms, united beneath the King who sat upon the Iron Throne. Families divided into different Houses, each with their banner and sigil, which in turn either allied with the king or fought against him. Bloody battles for the Iron Throne are strewn across the history of the Seven Kingdoms, and many different Houses have risen and fallen from power; the dragon-riding Targaryens, who were wiped out by the Baratheons, to the treacherous Lannisters, who in turn were overthrown. A great battle for the Iron Throne was fought many years ago, when the last remaining Targaryen led her army against the Seven Kingdom to take back what was once hers.
But that is old history now, and those houses have died out, while the Seven Kingdoms remain. The landscape of Westeros is very much the same, but the families have changed; clans have integrated and separated, lesser houses have come to power while old houses have faded away. How will Westeros fare until the rule of the current king? Will he remain in power and lead the country to a time of peace, or will Westeros once again be hurled into bloodshed, starting again the game of thrones?
Map: http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Gallery/Entry/778/
---Main Houses---
House Winsler
A branch house descended from the once-powerful Lannisters, the Winslers have been humiliated, persecuted, and degraded since the fall of the Lions . After half a century of oppression, the Winslers have regrouped to become the principle noble house in the Vale. Their principle seat is at the Eyrie. The Winsler sigil is a black panther upon a blood-red field. Despite being at a military disadvantage, they are a prickly, proud people, keen to protect their honor, take revenge, and win back the seat at Casterly Rock that was once theirs. Lannister blood runs strong in many Winslers, and they can often be recognized by their striking, angular good looks and hair the color of spun gold. The Winsler words are We Do Not Forget.
Lesser Houses Sworn to House Winsler:
House Strake
House Cavanaugh
House Greyhardt
Descended from the King Balon Greyjoy, King of the Iron Islands and the North, the Greyhardts no longer fashion themselves as a separate kingdom but have sworn fealty to King Damian. The Greyhardt sigil is a grey wolf standing upon a raging sea. They are the principle house at both the Iron Islands and the snowy northern regions. The Greyhardts are cool and noble, preferring not to dirty their hands in a conflict unless absolutely necessary. They are iron people, tall, strongly built, accustomed to the cold and the sea. While they are neutral towards the Winslers, the Greyhardts have enough wisdom to side with House Damian. Their principle seat is at Winterfell, although they also hold Pyke with a strong fist. The Greyhardt words are The Sea is Ours.
Lesser Houses Sworn to House Greyhardt:
House Sigurd
House Thorneir
House Orenson
House Baewhite
House Damian
House Damian was a lesser house sworn to House Baratheon in years past; after the downfall of the Lannisters, House Damian was given the Lannister's original lands. House Damian is the principle house in the Westerlands, the realm that once belonged to the Lannisters. Their principle seat is Casterly Rock. House Damian is now the royal family, having claimed the Iron Throne in King's Landing and the Isle of Dragonstone with the support of House Greyhardt. They share a mutual enmity with the Winslers, who believe that the Damians have unrightfully stolen their homeland. The Damians are a dark-haired, dark-eyed people, known for their cunning, arrogance, and political skill. It has often been joked that "You can't trust a Damian." Their sigil is a white wildcat against a pure black background. The Damian words are Spare Us Your Tears.
Lesser Houses Sworn to House Damian:
House Brookhaven
House Umber
House Cavendish
House Renlough
House Bennett
---Plot Arks---
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---Characters---
King Henry Damian - A powerfully built, wise man, King Damian rules with an iron fist and refuses to relinquish his hold on the Seven Kingdoms.
(Erev Lace)
(Amaranta)
Lionel Storm - Formerly Lionel Damian. The king's son and heir to the throne, he was an arrogant but talented young knight who has more interest in military conquest than ruling. During the tourney at the Red Keep, it was revealed that he was actually a bastard, and thus was exiled from his own kingdom. Now known to Westeros as the "Bastard King", he has formed an unscrupulous army of sellswords to take back the Iron throne.
(Jacopo)
Princess Adelaide Damian - The prince's younger sister by two years, she possesses the imperious, dark good looks as her brother. Like the rest of her family, she's somewhat arrogant, but possesses a sharp political mind. She's taken favorably to Kervall Winsler as of late...
(KrazyTigger)
Prince Raban Damian - The Crown Prince of House Damian now that his older brother has been proven to be a bastard, young Raban is struggling to meet the huge burden set on his shoulders.
(Resurgam/aesir)
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Lord Nathaniel Greyhardt - A strict, disciplined man who knows when to act and when to stay out of things. He takes an isolationist mindset; his greatest concern is in keeping his region safe.
(Belynta)
Lady Birgitte Greyhardt - A soft-spoken, peaceful woman who frequently makes wise observations, she supports Lord Greyhardt the best she can. She cares deeply about her family and will protect them above all else.
(Belynta)
Ser Quincel Greyhardt - Lord Greyhardt's younger brother and the captain of the Greyhardt's fleet, he's a rather serious man, but somehow found himself dragged along in Lionel's wild quest for the throne.
(kazewarrior)
Lady Leliana Greyhardt - She is her younger sister's polar opposite and can frequently be found in the woods or on a ship. She doesn't possess her sister's strikingly beautiful features, but has more of a wild loveliness. Following events at King's Landing, she decided to follow Lionel, now her betrothed, in hopes of finding her own personal freedom as well.
(Amaranta)
Lady Isabel Greyhardt - A beautiful girl who takes great interest in books, music and learning. She was engaged to Lionel Storm, but he crowned her sister Queen of Love and Beauty over her.
(Maeve/yuri-chan1018)
Ser Richard Greyhardt - The middle sibling, he dislikes Lionel Storm. Quite a bit. Responsible and trustworthy, he does his best to be the next Lord Greyhardt.
(Wolf of Auril)
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Lord Benjamin Winsler - An embittered old man whose only objective is to gain revenge on the Damians; he is half-mad with frustration, especially after his wife was killed by a Damian.
(Erev Lace)
Ser Kervall Winsler - Heir to the Eyrie. A lifetime of dealing with his half-mad father has turned him into a responsible, mature young man. He has been taught to bear a lifelong grudge against the Damians, although he cannot help but feel enchanted by Princess Adelaide. He was seriously injured by Lionel Storm at King's landing and now resides in the Red Keep, something of a willing hostage.
(aesir)
Ser Jamie Winsler - A hotheaded young man, he hates the Damians and the Greyhardts with a passion. He is intent on getting revenge for his mother and his ancestors, and this sometimes drives him to reckless actions. He is the strongest of Winsler's sons. He is now fighting a guerilla battle, and won't rest until the names of Houses Damian and Greyhardt have been driven into the dust.
(Derek Smith)
Teralo Winsler - The twin of the second son, Winsler's third son does not share the beliefs of the rest of his family. He wishes for peace in the realm, something he believes cannot be achieved if the Winslers continue to strive for revenge. Unlike his twin, he is slender, and not very strong, although quite intelligent. He has a special relationship with a servant girl named Emaya.
(Nanase)
Kenneth Cavanaugh - An honest and polite man - one more suited at being a blacksmith than filling the position of the Lord of House Cavanaugh.
(Picturesque)
Lady Jane Strake - A tall, plain woman with a sharp mind, she is the head of House Strake and sworn to the service of House Winsler.
(Erev Lace)
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Nasrin Cavendish - A lady-in-waiting for House Damian, she despises all that nobility stands for.
(yuri-chan1018)
Dante Nevarra - A sellsword hired by Queen Morgana to protect her two younger children...from their elder brother.
(Winter Is Coming)
Nuala Hawkseye - A fearsome Wildling woman from the north, her spear is under the employment of House Damian.
(Winter Is Coming)
Ser Ulfred Borander - A stocky mongrel knight looking to use the tensions at King's Landing to elevate his status.
(7achary)
Ammon Rhys - One of the Brave Companions (the unofficial second-in-command) - a man who goes through wives at the same rate a drunk goes through mugs of ale.
(Amaranta)
Maryn - One of the Brave Companions - a laidback and snarky man who would sell his own mother for a bag of gold.
(kazewarrior)
Sirena D'airelle - One of the Brave Companions - a free-spirited woman of unpredictable moods; a wild card in all but name.
(yuri-chan1018)
Dagovere Baewhite - A Brother of the Night's Watch - a gifted and experienced tracker who holds no love for his cousins.
(7achary)
Lord Grimnir Niflheimer - A cheery woman who would rather kill than ask questions - she is the Lord of House Thorneir.
(BlackBlizzard)
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“We have been getting along as best we can; the Seven have blessed us with perseverance.” Rhia said in response to Adelaide’s condolences for the loss of her husband and the children’s father. Ever since her husband’s death she had ascended as somewhat of a matriarch in the Bennett household. Damon did a very good job of running their lands, but it was her duty still to run the household (Damon’s wife, in Rhia’s opinion, would only wreak harm if household matters were left to her and Rhia would either eat her own fingers then allow the woman to do so).
“Morgana was very dear to me, we were as close as sisters ever became. I would be very happy to have you join me in the crypts, Ada.” She did not press Adelaide for any more words when the girl trailed off. There would be time for speaking in private. “We have much to catch up on, I am sure.” Rhia was by no means imperceptive. She had noticed the reddened look of Adelaide’s eyes, the one that hinted at tears. She made note to herself to ask of her niece what was troubling her.
Rhia accepted Morgan back when Adelaide handed him back over and then turned to Molly, who had stepped up immediately to her side to accept the infant from Rhia, in turn. “Molly, once the children are with Mary, go have yourself rest. ‘Tis been a long journey,” Rhia said to the nursemaid and reached out to warmly pat her on the shoulder.
“Thank you, milady, I will do as you say,” Molly replied with a humble nod and Rhia turned back to Adelaide.
“Before visiting the crypt, ‘twould be best for us to pay our respects and say our hellos to your Lorf Father, the King.” It was only the proper thing to do when coming down to visit King’s Landing, and especially when the realm was teetering on the brink of war. This was when alliances had to be strengthened and House Damian ought to know that it had the support of its bannermen fully and completely.
Rhia looked over her shoulder in attempt to catch Damon’s eye and then gave him a small nod that, between the two of them, meant that he should expect her to come by his bedchambers that night. To all others it may just have been a nod of acknowledgment. But before doing so she would first speak to Adelaide, and then with Nasrin.
~~~DANTE~~~
“It had indeed been a while, Lady Nasrin.” Mordred embraced Nasrin in return, smiling quite brightly, and replied with better manners than most noblemen. Dante got the feeling that the boy had inherited a lot of things from his mother’s side of the family (they just were all so…proper, yes, that was the word).
“We have just been acquainted with one another.” Mordred answered Nasrin’s question before Dante could get a chance to open his mouth and Dante was left to stand there and appreciate the fact that the boy spoke very eloquently for being barely seven. “Though you two are better acquainted, yes? Dante here was rather intent on observing you. Maybe it would be best to let the two of you speak?”
Mordred looked up at him with an expression of childish innocence that barely masked a mischievous glint. He was getting sassed by a six year old. ‘You little prat…’ Dante thought to himself and narrowed his eyes a tinge.
“It is part of my job to make sure the Bennetts are escorted inside safely.” Dante answered truthfully, also in part to save face. “I take it you and the Lady Bennett are very good friends,” he said and briefly his eyes flicked over to look at the woman who so much resembled the late Queen. And then his gaze returned to Nasrin and he was grinning. “Friends are always good, yes?” He had to admit that he had never seen Nasrin embrace anyone like that before and certainly not with such eagerness in her demeanor.
It was then that Mordred tugged on Nasrin’s sleeve and stood up on his tip-toes. “He likes you,” the boy whispered to her, albeit a bit too loudly. Dante was sure that he had been meant to hear those words. Let’s just say, having small tykes prying into his love life was both amusing and rather irritating. The boy simply returned Dante’s previous grins.
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The new tabbed RP has been posted up and I finished the process of copy-pasting every single one of our ~300 posts into it. We have a new banner - made by Yuri, and it all looks spiffy. And many thank-yous to Resurgam for the fantastic subtitle suggestion.
Anyways, I would very much love it if everyone did a quick transfer of their characters over to the new RP, so that posting can continue in it. :)
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Lord Grimnir Niflheimr
The Art of Death is mastered by the Heart it wields.
Kenneth Cavanaugh
I'd rather be a blacksmith than a Lord, but honor compels me.
Dagovere Baewhite
Night gathers, and now my watch begins. It shall not end until my death. I shall take no wife, hold no lands, father no children...
Maryn
"Look, I like you and all, but hell, you just can't really compare to the Great Me."
Ser Ulfred Borander
Aye, I give you my oath. Your enemies are my enemies. Is that good enough?
Quincel Greyhardt
"There are three routes you can go about with this, each with their own consequences. The first is..."
Nathanial Grayhardt
"War is something to be avoided at all costs"
Kervall Winsler
"I'm not interested in what you want me to hear. Let's hear the truth, now."
Raban Damian
This good-natured, sensitive lad is ill-suited to being a ruthless Damian. But a proud Damian he must be, even if it breaks him.
Teralo Winsler
"A large wall can withstand the might of a thousand armies, but wind and rain will tear down the wall even if it breaks every army. The question remains, which streangth are you?"
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Isabel Greyhardt
"Allow me a chance. I can prove myself many times over."
Ser Ulfred Borander
Aye, I give you my oath. Your enemies are my enemies. Is that good enough?
Kenneth Cavanaugh
I'd rather be a blacksmith than a Lord, but honor compels me.
Quincel Greyhardt
"There are three routes you can go about with this, each with their own consequences. The first is..."
Kervall Winsler
"I'm not interested in what you want me to hear. Let's hear the truth, now."
Nathanial Grayhardt
"War is something to be avoided at all costs"
Lionel Damian
Is your face really that ugly, or is it only that way because I pounded it into the ground?
Maryn
"Look, I like you and all, but hell, you just can't really compare to the Great Me."
Dagovere Baewhite
Night gathers, and now my watch begins. It shall not end until my death. I shall take no wife, hold no lands, father no children...
Lord Grimnir Niflheimr
The Art of Death is mastered by the Heart it wields.
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Ser Ulfred Borander
Aye, I give you my oath. Your enemies are my enemies. Is that good enough?
Kervall Winsler
"I'm not interested in what you want me to hear. Let's hear the truth, now."
Lionel Damian
Is your face really that ugly, or is it only that way because I pounded it into the ground?
Raban Damian
This good-natured, sensitive lad is ill-suited to being a ruthless Damian. But a proud Damian he must be, even if it breaks him.
Isabel Greyhardt
"Allow me a chance. I can prove myself many times over."
Teralo Winsler
"A large wall can withstand the might of a thousand armies, but wind and rain will tear down the wall even if it breaks every army. The question remains, which streangth are you?"
Quincel Greyhardt
"There are three routes you can go about with this, each with their own consequences. The first is..."
Nathanial Grayhardt
"War is something to be avoided at all costs"
Maryn
"Look, I like you and all, but hell, you just can't really compare to the Great Me."
Lord Grimnir Niflheimr
The Art of Death is mastered by the Heart it wields.
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