Westeros: A Game of Thrones. Game thread.

[johnhughthom]

Westeros: A Game of Thrones


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Castle Black, Year 298 after Aegon's Landing;


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Lord Commander Jeor Mormont looked out the window of his tower, watching the new recruits training in the yard below. A sudden shiver ran through his body, it wasn't the cold, he had been here long enough that he rarely shivered. Oh he noticed it, he doubted the day would ever come he didn't notice it, especially as he was getting old, but it was no longer the all encompassing cold he remembered from his early days. A knock on his door, and his maestar, Aemon, entered the room. "A raven, Lord Commander. It appears our King has been mortally wounded. He was gored by a boar, two days ago." Mormont frowned. "Two days ago? Who sent the raven?" "It came from King's Landing my Lord, it appears they sent ravens all over the realm when they received the news." Another frown. The blind maestar could sense Mormont was disturbed by the news. "Ah. I see. The King was wounded two days ago, the raven must have been sent to King's Landing immediately. Then more sent immediately from King's Landing. This news was not a surprise to some in King's Landing..." A sigh. "Still, we take no part in the squabbles to the south."

"No. No we don't. Still, there is every chance the King is already dead. Who knows what is happening in King's Landing as we speak?"

Faction List:

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Dragonstone:
Characters:
Stannis
Melisandre
Davos Seaworth
Axel Florent

Players:
Beskar
Csargo
Secura
Kival

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House Greyjoy:
Characters:
Balon
Theon
Aeron
Victarion

Players:
Jarema
scottishranger
The Stranger
Craterus

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House Martell:
Characters:
Doran
Quentyn
Oberan
Arianne

Players:
Arjos
autolycus
Montmorency
TCV

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House Tyrell:
Characters:
Mace
Willas
Loras
Garlan

Players:
Ishmael
Kagemusha
Diamondeye

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House Lannister:
Characters:
Tywin
Jaime
Cersei
Tyrion

Players:
atheotes
Greyblades
Gurkhal
Seon

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House Stark:
Characters:
Eddard (deceased)
Robb
Catelyn
Rodrik Cassell

Players:
Sigurd
Skooma Addict
White eyes

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Storm's End:
Characters:
Renly
Brienne
Beric Dondarrion
Cortnay Penrose

Players:
Double A
Khazaar
Captain Blackadder

Maps:

Clickable map of Westeros.* (http://gameofthrones.net/images/Westeros_Maps/map_of_westeros.jpg)

Factional regions.* (https://img163.imageshack.us/img163/6189/westerosfactions.jpg)

Gameplay:

Westeros: A Game of Thrones is a game that may take some getting used to for many players, much of the game is up to the players to decide. So far as possible, I will try to accept any actions that you wish to attempt. The obvious exception would be orders that include other faction's or NPC characters (orders specifying they behave in a certain way, you can of course target other factions or characters), unless I receive orders from that faction confirming the action.

Each phase of gameplay will last one week real time, Monday to Friday for discussion and orders, and the weekend for results and write ups. Each phase will be one month in Westeros, so plan your orders accordingly.

Each team will have a quicktopic they can use to plan and give orders. For a faction with enough players to each play individual characters, orders can also be given via pm, these will always override any QT orders, so if you send a pm then change your mind in the QT you will need to send another pm cancelling the previous. Players are free to discuss the game with other players however they wish, email, IM etc, unless specifically told otherwise eg because they are imprisoned.

Factional results will be given in the QT, personal results via pm and there will be a general write up in thread.

Characters:

Each faction has a list of characters who are directly controlled by the players, as well as a number of minor character and allies or vassals who can be given orders, but are not fully under the player's control and may have varying degrees of loyalty and willingness to carry out orders. The factional characters have a list of stats that govern how succesfully they will carry out orders, these can change over time. Allies and vassals may give bonuses to the faction, or character within the faction.

Each team will control the faction as a whole, rather than individual characters, if a team has four players at any stage they can, if they wish, decide to control individual characters, with the faction leader able to give orders for any inactives. In this situation, orders from the faction leader to allies or vassals will always override those of other characters in the faction. If we get enough players, some allies or vassals may be allowed to join as a full member of a faction.

New players joining will go into the faction with fewest players, they will be allowed to choose if there is more than one. Factions may recruit for new players, in which case they will need to tell me the name of the new player and that person will join the faction that recruited them, regardless of player numbers.

There may also be NPCs in the areas you control, you can attempt to give orders to these characters, and they could possibly join your faction as an ally or vassal, but their reliability and loyalty will be even less certain than allies or vassals.

Military:

Each area will have a certain number of troops recruitable per turn. They will have a training cost on recruiting, as well as an upkeep cost each turn. There are four types of military on land, foot, archers, cavalry and knights, with each having their own role on the battlefield as well as differing training and upkeep costs. The stats used for battles will not be public. Battles will have many variables , including army composition, terrain and leadership.

Costs:

Foot: Training = 10 gold per thousand, Upkeep = 5 gold per thousand
Archers: Training = 15 gold per thousand, Upkeep = 5 gold per thousand
Cavalry: Training = 50 gold per thousand, Upkeep = 25 gold per thousand

There will also be naval combat, with four varieties of ship, carrack, caravel, cog and longship. Fishing fleets can also be used in combat, though they will not be very effective. Ships will also be limited in recruitment, with variable building and upkeep costs.

Carracks: Building = 150 gold per ship, Upkeep = 50 gold per turn
Caravels: Building = 100 gold per ship, Upkeep = 20 gold per turn
Cogs: Building= 50 gold per ship, Upkeep = 10 gold per ship
Longships: Greyjoys only
Fishing fleets: No upkeep, but reduced faction income if pressed into service


Diplomacy:

Factions are free to make any kind of alliance, pact or power block they wish, these can be declared publicly or kept private. No agreements will ever be binding on the players, orders will need to be sent in to keep to the terms of any deal. The only in game penalty to not keeping to a deal will be a lose of trust amongst other players.


Any orders that are blatant (or subtle) attempts to use knowledge from the books/tv series that the characters wouldn't realistically possess might result in, accidents...

FAQ:

What about xxxx character? You can ask me to put any character you feel should be in the game as part of your faction, check with me first and so long as they aren't elsewhere they will be available next turn.

How do I use sworn Houses? Sworn Houses have a set number of troops you can call up when at war, names, troop numbers and type per house are in post 2 of your faction QT. You can also use a Head of House in your orders, eg Head of House Org to govern the Gameroom.

Are there any limits on declarations? You must declare war on another faction at least 24 hours before the end of a phase.

Can I have different troop types? No, to keep combat manageable only the troop types specified will be available in the game, some others may become available through in game events. You can, however, attempt to use existing types in unusual and creative ways.

How many men can the ship types carry? These aren't strict rules, more guidelines. A carrack can carry up to 250 people before getting crowded, a caravel 150 and a cog 100. A horse takes the space of two men, so a cavalry unit = 3 spaces. You can try to cram more on, but there may be consequences.

How should orders be submitted? Faction orders should be titled as such: Faction orders for turn X, Final. It is okay to edit them up to the end of the phase, just make a post at the top of the thread which post number it is. Order pms for individuals should be titles as such: Westeros Phase X: Individual orders for CHAR NAME.

*Thanks to Beskar for the maps.

[johnhughthom]

King's Landing, Year 298 after Aegon's Landing;


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The bells tolled throughout King's Landing, everybody in the city, rich and poor, knew what it meant. The King was dead. Robert Baratheon, first of his line, conqueror of the mad King was no more, killed by a boar whilst out hunting. For the small folk life went on, they had more important things to worry about, like putting food on the table, but the talk around the market stalls was speculation on the circumstances of the King's demise. All sorts of wild rumours could be heard, some of them close to the truth, but most complete nonsense.

For the noble born the situation was more personal, and dangerous. Eddard Stark had a piece of paper in his hand as he sat at his desk listening to the bells through his window. Cersei Lannister smiled as she prepared her eldest son for the day ahead. Renly Baratheon sat with Loras Tyrell, heads close together eagerly discussing their plans for the future.

For some the game of thrones had begun, for others this was merely the next stage in a game they had been playing for a long time.

When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground.

[johnhughthom]

The game has started, it is now Phase One.

[Montmorency]

The Embassy of All Kingdoms has now opened in Ghaston Grey. Telegraph lines run directly from here to every royal palace and every fortified place in the world.

:bow:

[The Stranger]

Pyke is open for business.

[Beskar]

Stannis: "Renly, surrender your dreams of claiming the throne for yourself and support me, the rightful King and follow the Order of Succession. I am the older brother, the Iron Throne is mine by right. :sternface:"
"Would you rather forsake honour for petty opportunism and play yourself in the hand of House Lannister?"

[Ishmael]

House Tyrell is here and Growing Strong.

[Greyblades]

This message has been sent by raven from Kings landing to the heads of each Great house.


My lord.

I am saddened to bring to you the news of King Robert's death, Seven rest his soul, and to invite your Noble selves to attend the Funeral ceremony to be carried out in the Great Sept of Kings landing. We also invite you to attend the subsequent coronation of King Joffrey to be carried out in the Red Keep.

Attendance of the funeral is not mandatory but the King has commanded each High Lord attends the coronation to pledge allegiance to your new King as you did to Good King Robert so long ago.

Regards,
Grand Maester Pycell.
Servant of the King.

[Montmorency]

You will pay for what you did to Princess Elia, Lannister dog.

[Greyblades]

I was unaware the mountain had re-named himself lannister.

[Sigurd]

Stannis: "Renly, surrender your forces to me, the rightful King and follow the Order of Succession. I am the older brother, the Iron Throne is mine by right. :sternface:"
"You would rather forsake honour for petty opportunism and play yourself in the hand of House Lannister?"

By what right do you claim succession Stannis? I was not aware of the fact that your father had the throne before Robert?

[Greyblades]

By what Right would either of you rule? I was unaware Robert left us heirless, and our custom is the son allways succeeds the father over the Uncles.

[Sigurd]

By law, the King's Hand rules until a new King is crowned.
And yes, It was exactly this point I was making, Tywin. King Robert, bless his soul, was the first Baratheon on the throne as he won it. It was not Baratheon's throne, it was Robert's. Any succession should come through the loins of that man.

[Greyblades]

Then we are in agreement, Eddard stark will manage the kingdom until Joffrey's coronation, what happens after that will be whatever the King wills.

[Kagemusha]

House Tyrell is interested to hear what the late King´s will is. Can we soon know of it Lord Stark?

[Sigurd]

House Tyrell is interested to hear what the late King´s will is. Can we soon know of it Lord Stark?

The last will and testament of the late King Robert, the first of his line, will be publicly announced at a council with the prominent factions representation present. Time and place will be announced.

[Gurkhal]

Would a cold guess be that this little meeting will take place in Winterfell and as soon as you've got yourself back there? :P

[Beskar]

By what right do you claim succession Stannis? I was not aware of the fact that your father had the throne before Robert?

*grinds his teeth upon reading this statement*

I am sure you are aware as you played the role of "Kingmaker", my brother, Robert Baratheon is the closest legitimate blood relative (after myself) following the destruction of the House Targaryen and strongest claimant upon the throne. Following the death of Robert, the strongest blood-tie is the rightful heir to the throne, which would make me, Stannis, the heir to the throne.

As I recall, base-born brats of Robert's drunken whoring are not in line to succession.

[Arjos]

OoC: guys remember that all of us are quite apart from eachother right now :P

Unless Stannis, Tywin, Robb and Doran can shout across the whole of Westeros XD

[Beskar]

Dark wings flutter across the sky to all the houses of Westeros, from the greatest to the most humble, the ravens soar across the air bearings the words of Stannis Baratheon.

All men know me for the trueborn son of Steffon Baratheon, Lord of Storm's End, by his lady wife Cassana of House Estermont. I declare upon the honour of my House that my beloved brother Robert, our late King, left no trueborn issue of his body, the boy Joffrey, the boy Tommen, and the girl Myrcella being abominations born of incest between Cersei Lannister and her brother Jaime the Kingslayer.

By right of birth and blood, I do this day lay claim to the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. Seated as King Robert's chosen Heir Apparent, the Lord of Dragonstone.

Let all true men declare their loyalty.

Under the sign and seal of:
Stannis of House Baratheon
The First of his name, King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, and Lord of the Seven Kingdoms

[The Stranger]

Dark wings, dark words indeed.

What proof do you have of this.

Lord Balon

[Kagemusha]

What says the hand? Truly disturbing suggestion indeed.

Mace Tyrell
Warden of the South

[Beskar]

Dark wings, dark words indeed.

What proof do you have of this.

Lord Balon

It is a not an unknown fact that the Lannisters are blonde, especially in the pure blondeline where kin mix with kin of that line.
It is a not an unknown that all children born of Baratheon are born with the Black manes of our fathers.

As example, I present to you the case of Robert's bastard, Edric Storm. The very image of his father, the late King Robert.
Now, look at the couplings of "Cersei and Robert", the children bear no traits of a true Baratheon, a line unbroken which even the Targaryen's could not change. The boy Joffrey is the very image of his true father, the Kingslayer.

I tasked the former hand, the late Lord Jon Arryn upon this matter. We all know of his unfortunate end, poisoned by the hands of Lannisters themselves. Resulting in my withdrawal to Dragonstone and that of his heir, Lord Robert Arryn and Widow to the Vale.

[Greyblades]

Dark wings flutter across the sky to all the houses of Westeros, from the greatest to the most humble, the ravens soar across the air bearings the response of Tywin Lannister.
All men know me for the trueborn son of Tytos Lannister, Lord of Lannisport. I declare upon the honour of my House that my beloved King Robert, left only one trueborn brother, Renly. Stannis, being an abomination, born of incest between Cassana Estermont and her brother Eldon Estermont.

By right of birth and blood, I do this day refute Stannis' claim on the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros.

It is a not an unknown fact that the Estermonts are hairless, even in youth, especially in the pure baldline where kin mix with kin of that line.
It is a not an unknown that all children born of Baratheon are born with the manes of thier fathers that they bare for thier entire lives.

As example, I present to you the case of Robert and his brother, Renly. The very images of thier for-farthers, the late lords of Storms End.
Now, look at the second coupling of "Steffon and Cassana", the child bear no traits of a true Baratheon, a line unbroken which even the Targaryen's could not change. The boy stannis is bald as an egg, the very image of his true father, Eldon Estermont.

I am the former hand, the Lord Tywin Lannister, and was tasked upon this matter during the first days of robert's Reign. We all know of my unfortunate end, rejected as the Hand of the king after many years of faithful service and sent back to casterly rock.

[Beskar]

Stannis reads the proclamation as he scratches his head. Whilst being an age older than his brother, he is only marked by a receding hairline with his hair short cropped upon the top and the sides. He looks across to his fellow councillors, then places down the letter.

This is my response:
"Is this the worth of Tywin of House Lannister's words?

In petty self-mockery, he responds to my accusation like a child spurned by their mother's breast. His words are so worthless, that you merely have to step into Dragonstone to clearly see that I am not bald. Lannister's mouth contains no honour, no virtue, what a Lannister only speaks is gold as they no loyalty other than to themselves. Only word I will accept of a Lannister's is action, as such, as the Rightful Heir, I proclaim this.

Any and all armed forces of House Lannister are to withdraw from King's Landing to Castery Rock. If they do not, this would be treated as unlawful occupation of my sovereign territory and branded as traitors to the crown. If they go as far as to proclaim a pretender, this will be an open declaration of war.

Under the sign and seal of:

Stannis of House Baratheon
The First of his name, King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, and Lord of the Seven Kingdoms"

[Kagemusha]

Raven from Highgarden.


House Tyrell will claim neutrality for now in these affairs, but any attacks against us will be met with fierce resistance. We hope that any actions of any factions will not make us raise our War Banners.

Signed

Mace Tyrell
Warden of the South

[Greyblades]

Ravens flies from Casterly rock to all gentry on Dragonstone.

"Lords and ladies of Dragonstone.

It seems that the Lord of Dragonsport cannot take what he can give out, His last message was given to the fool and he managed to come up with as valid a conspiracy within a minute.

My lord gives you all two choices, depose Stannis and bring him in chains to Kings landing or Die with the rest of the island at the hands of the king's justice.

As for the Hair, if Lord stannis has any on his brow then Lady Florent has a forest on her backside.

Silver-Socks
Jester and fool of Casterly Rock"

Ravens fly from kings landing to all lords of Westeros.

"Lords and ladies of Westeros

Stannis Baratheon has committed treason against good King Joffrey and has been declarerd an outlaw along with all his house and anyone in residence with them.

King Joffrey has given leave that whichever man brings the Head of stannis Baratheon will be awarded with the Isle of Dragonstone as thier fife along with the neccissary titles.

Regards
Pycell
Grand Maester of Kings landing."

[The Stranger]

I, Lord Balon, declare war on house Tully in Riverrun, lords of the Riverlands.

[scottishranger]

WE DO NOT SOW!

Drowned men for the Drowned God!

[Jarema]

My Drowned Men will crush you

What is dead can never die, but rises again, harder and stronger

[Ishmael]

What says house Stark of this attack on the house of their lord's wife?

[Gurkhal]

If the Stark sense of honor is true, then they will acknowledge that abducting Tyrion Lannister with the complient support of House Tully is directly unlawful and that House Lannister acts fully within their right. If not, then we look forward to the delivery of Tyrion Lannister to King's Landing where the issue can be settled publically in the eys of both gods and men.

Because our northern friends are not hiding something, right?

[Sigurd]

I, Lord Balon, declare war on house Tully in Riverrun, lords of the Riverlands.
I am disappointed Lord Balon. I am sworn to protect the Riverlands by law and marriage. I do not enjoy bloodshed but you force my hand in this.

[The Stranger]

Why by law, Lord Stark, you are warden of the North but last time I checked Riverrun did not lie north of the neck.

This war is between the trouts and the kraken, we claim only what is rightfully ours. The wolf does not need to concern him self with this.

[Double A]

I was under the impression that the only legal inter-house wars could be authorized by the king. Those that aren't are typically considered rebellions, a word I'm sure you're very familiar with.

As Renly Baratheon, I believe I am in a unique position to point out that my brother wasn't bald for his entire life, just most of it. I won't comment on the wax, however.

[johnhughthom]

End of Phase One

Castle Black, Year 298 after Aegon's Landing;


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Jon Snow prepared Lord Mormont's spiced wine with care, the Lord Commander liked it just so, and it wouldn't do to put him in a bad mood so early in the day. The other Night's Watch in the kitchen avoided him and spoke in whispers. They all knew his father had been killed, some also knew he had tried to desert, only to be brought back by Samwise Gamgee Samwell Tarly and the rest of his friends.

Jon's mind was still confused, he had said his vows, the Night's Watch was his family now, but still he felt he was letting his father down. His little sister Arya was missing, as was his other sister Sansa, but it was rumoured she was safe on Dragonstone with Stannis Baratheon. On the way back to the Lord Commander's chambers he stopped to speak with Samwell, and to see if there had been any ravens with news.

Tarly looked at him warily, it seemed he would never stop being on his guard for Jon trying to escape again. Jon smiled, "Any news?"

"Nothing good. The Greyjoys have been raiding the coast of the Riverlands and attacked Highgarden. They've taken the Shield Isles from the Tyrells."

Jon nodded, the wider concerns of Westeros had little meaning for him these days. Even the memory of the dead rangers come back to life in the Lord Commander's chambers were dull.

He returned the the Lord Commander's chambers and laid out Mormont's breakfast. Then he spent his free time on the training ground, taking his frustrations out on the newest recruits, if they could stand up to Jon Snow in this mood a wight would be no problem at all.

It is now Phase Two. An extended phase for Christmas.

[Beskar]

Word is recieved written on behalf of Stannis Baratheon by Maester Cressen:

If you have heard the shocking reports and the turn of events in King's Landing, you may have noticed the Lannister's leaving my brothers corpse to rot on the sidewalk before the good grace of the King's Council decided to give the poor dead king a funeral, whilst Lannister butchers were too busy running through the streets slaying all those loyal to the former King.

I, Stannis, as soon as I heard of these reports sent in my best men to attempt to securely rescue the King's Hand, Lord Eddard Stark and his daughters, unfortunately and with great regret, were unable to save Lord Stark before the Pretenders Chief-butcher, Sandor "The Hound" Clegane, had gotten to him, with no word or information in regards to the youngest daughter. We managed to rescue the fleeing eldest daughter, Sansa Stark, as she is now currently grieving dearly for her father and sister in the comforts of Dragonstone, in the good company of my daughter, Shireen Baratheon.

The Lannister's are murderers, as they execute all loyal and dutiful subjects of the Seven Kingdoms as they line up the Boy-Pretender Mad-King Joffery Aerys the IIIrd upon the Iron Throne.

Stannis Baratheon extends his hand to all true subjects of the Kingdom to prevent further bloodshed and horrors inflicted upon the innocent and good people of Westeros under this tyrannical seizure of power.

Under the sign and seal of:

Stannis of House Baratheon
The First of his name, King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, and Lord of the Seven Kingdoms

[The Stranger]

I am shocked. My condoleances to House Stark.

Who is to be king now?

[Kagemusha]

Raven from Highgarden.

We are most disturbed concerning the attacks against Shield Islands and blockade of Old Town. We have no quarrel with anyone and we are most displeased about these unprovoked attack against us. Also our condolences to House Stark for the loss of Ned Stark.
Now that the Hand of the King is dead. Is there any information concerning who might be the King and who might be the new hand of the King. Also House Tyrell demands to know will the King who ever he is. Accept these unprovoked attacks against House Tyrell?

Mace Tyrell
Warden of the South
Lord of Highgarden

[The Stranger]

What happened to the publication of late King Robert's will?

[Diamondeye]

King Robert is not even cold in his grave before the Krakens he taught not to cross the crown stir from their slumber? If there is any honour in the King or any of his council members, this is met by swift and deadly retribution! I am taught that Robert dealt with the Greyjoys in a brutal manner, but I see now that it can not have been harsh enough. I trust that the Throne will take action against these salty and unswashed barbarians as soon as possible? If no-one else steps forward, I shall gladly lead the assault on the Iron Isles in person, so that I am ensured that we strike at the heart of the Kraken instead of merely cutting off its countless arms.

[The Stranger]

Can someone please put this Flower back into his pot.

[Beskar]

A letter is delivered to Highgarden with the letter copied and sent to the other houses, containing another letter within it -

Letter copied on behalf of Stannis Baratheon by Maester Cressen -
Stannis,

You need to get me out of Kings Landing as soon as possible. I can not agree to crown Joffrey. I do not fear for my own life, but for my daughters. My honour dictates that true born should inherit the iron throne. No bastard will succeed a Lordship nor a Kingdom.
The kingdom doesn't love you, but honour dictates that you are the rightful heir. Robert made me Protector of the Realm and one of my sworn duties is to make sure the true heir will be crowned.

Eddard Stark
Protector of the Realm

These are the final words to Eddard Stark penned to Dragonstone of the eve of his Death. Eddard Stark lost his life for his loyalty towards the former king.

Under the sign and seal of:

Stannis of House Baratheon
The First of his name, King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, and Lord of the Seven Kingdoms

[Greyblades]

Lords and Ladies of the Realm

First, I would like to point out to the Lord Stannis that his own actions are to blame for the shoddy excuse of a Funeral, his threats and movements have caused the Crown to have to spend money on defending the Realm from his impudence that could have been used to give King Robert the send-off he deserved. His undeserved ambition has cost his brother a rightful funeral and now threatens to bring the entire realm the misery of war.

You have no doubt already heard, Eddard Stark is dead at the hands of the king’s justice it is my obligation to confirm its truth. On the night before the King’s funeral, a horrendously underfunded affair, Eddard Stark was summoned to the Council as per usual. When he failed to attend the city watch set out a search for the Hand and found him attempting flee the city on a boat crewed by men loyal to the declared traitor and outlaw Stannis Baratheon, along with his household in Kings landing. When the guardsmen tried to apprehend him, Eddard Stark retaliated by force and attempted to kill several members of the City Watch. The former Hand was summarily disarmed, arrested and brought before the Council where it was Prince Joffrey’s wisdom to have the traitor Eddard executed.

Found on his possession the Will of Robert Baratheon, written in Eddard’s own hand and Robert’s own signature barely legible on its page that declared Eddard Stark Regent Quote: “until Robert’s Heir was of age”. After conforming with grand maester Pycell, it seems that while good king Robert was under the effects of the milk of the poppy the Hand Eddard Stark pushed a will of his own writing upon the king who, due to the effects of the poppy, signed it without question.

As far as we can tell the former Hand, under false promises from Stannis, was planning to flee the city and take the Will to Dragonstone where he would have declared Stannis Heir and himself regent under Robert’s supposed will.

All members of the Seven kingdoms are hereby ordered by the crown to end all communications and dealings with the Traitorous Stannis.

Tywin Lannister
Hand of the King
Warden of the west
Lord of Casterly Rock

[Arjos]

Now we have a selfproclaimed "Hand" of the King with no coronation and the very Lord Tywin speaking of Joffrey as a Prince?
Westeros' customs and laws are utterly in shambles!

Oberan Nymeros Martell

[Greyblades]

And if I called him king you would complain that I was being presumptous Martell.
Tywin Lannister.

[Arjos]

Soon as Prince Joffrey gets a crown, you would have the law on your side...
I'd speak accordingly then, right now you are being unlawful, my Lord Tywin...

Oberan Nymeros Martell

[Kagemusha]

Raven from HIghgarden sent to Tywin of House Lannister and copy of the same letter sent to every other great house in the realm.

If you Tywin Lannister, Warden of the West and Lord of Casterly Rock claim the title "Hand of the King". What have you to say about the unprovoked attacks of House Greyjoy against both Houses Tyrell and Tully? Are the attacks breaking the King´s peace? Thus are the House GreyJoy rebels against the Crown?

[White_eyes:D]

Greetings Lords of the Realm,

My father was a honorable man and loved Robert like a brother, he always did what was required by law. Now we have a new Kings hand and King that have forgone all the traditions and customs of the Seven kingdoms. They even murder without a trial if it suits there whims, as my surviving sister who escaped has warned. There was no trial, no justice just the "Mad King Joffery" doing whatever he pleases.

Robb Stark
Warden of the North

[Greyblades]

Lords of the realm.

When I arrived at Kings landing I was fully content to let Joffrey take his place as king, unfortunately after a week of witnessing the results of his rule I must announce that Joffrey has proven his lack of ability to rule as his father would have wished, I am sending Joffrey to be fostered with his Grand uncle Kevan Lannister to season the boy untill his 18th name day and make sure his assent to the throne goes better than his last. I will take the role of King's regent until then and my first act as Regent is to arrange for the remains of Eddard Stark, be sent back to Winterfell along with his sword Ice in the hope that we can all put this unfortunate issue behind us.

In response to the claims of lord Tyrell: those who demand the Kings peace are required to show the Crown loyalty yet as far as I can see he has done no such thing since King Robert died and, in fact, I have heard rumours of co-conspiring with Renly Baratheon to take kings landing. This goes for all those who wish the Kings peace: renew your vows before you claim and the crown will provide.

Tywin Lannister
Kings Regent
Warden of the west
Lord of Casterly Rock





"Balon Greyjoy.

You or one of your family will travel to kings landing immediately to explain your family's actions, if you do not your family will be declared outlaw, all your lands, titles and even rights under the law will be recinded.

Tywin Lannister
Kings Regent"

[Arjos]

This is madness, one moment you are hand, the other you are regent and most of all there's no crowned king!
Not to mention The Hand of the King, was butchered without a trial! Who will respond for such a crime?

Oberan Nymeros Martell

[Montmorency]

Pausanias revealed!

I have an addendum to my brother's word: No man of Dorne shall ever bow to a Lannister.

Doran Nymeros Martell
Prince of Dorne

[Greyblades]

Oberan
Unless you have something important to say I would suggets you leave the talking to your brother.
Also your words are hard to read on the partchment please change your ink to a darker shade, also putting poison in the ink is getting annoying, I've had way too many ravens arrive in Kings landing barely clinging to life over this.

Tywin Lannister

[Montmorency]

Red ink. Need more be said?

Doran Nymeros Martell
Prince of Dorne

[Arjos]

What I had to say is very clear: there's no regent nor hand without a crowned king!

Oberan Nymeros Martell

[Greyblades]

Doran,
I was comnplaining because I was running out of ravens and my eyesight is going.
Tywin

Oberan
What is it you think a kings regent does?
Tywin

[Arjos]

The real question is: what do you think a regent does? He acts as the head of state when a ruler, not a prince nor an uncrowned nobody, is too young...

Oberan Nymeros Martell

[Greyblades]

OOC: Oh. Uh, oops.

Doran
Joffrey is still going to be king, I am not taking it from him. His coronation hasnt happened yet though thats why I said he's still a prince. Dont rebel over terminology.
Tywin.

[Arjos]

All I was saying is: crown him at King's Landing and then demand for my Lord's allegiance and loyalty to the crown...

Oberan Nymeros Martell

[The Stranger]

We, the Greyjoys, acknowledge Tywin Lannister, Regent for the boy-king Joffrey, as sovereign in matters of state, law and justice. To answer for our actions we shall send Aeron Greyjoy to King's Landing.

Signed by the hand of Balon Greyjoy
Lord of the Iron Islands

[Greyblades]

All I was saying is: crown him at King's Landing and then demand for my allegiance and loyalty to the crown...

Oberan Nymeros Martell

OOC:I didnt demand your aliegance I said that you have to do so if you want the crown to step into disputes like the one between Highgarden and the Iron Islands. This whole thing has been a huge misunderstanding and miscommunication on my part, Sorry.

Doran
I do not demand your aliegance now, we can discuss loyalty after Joffrey the coronation, if you want our help before then though you will have to make vows.
Tywin

[Beskar]

If you want Justice, they way to Dragonstone is your path. Lannister-Pretenders have demonstrated their true colours and intentions time and time again.

Do you want to end up as vassals under the rule of Mad-King Joffrey Aerys the 3rd?

Under the sign and seal of:

Stannis of House Baratheon
The First of his name, King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, and Lord of the Seven Kingdoms

[Greyblades]

You see, the Lord Stannis needs wax and wants you to foot the bill!
Join the lannisters! For fame! For glory! For the superiority of Varnish over wax in producing that amazing shine!
Signed: Silversocks

[Beskar]

I believe the last Lannister message came from the newly appointed "Hand of the King".

Under the sign and seal of:

Stannis of House Baratheon
The First of his name, King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, and Lord of the Seven Kingdoms

[Greyblades]

Thats regent of the king to you baldie.

Silver-Socks
Jester and fool of Casterly Rock

[johnhughthom]

Letter from Edmure Tully sent to the great Houses of Westeros, also enclosed is a copy of a letter received by House Tully from House Greyjoy.




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we offer peace and reparation of 50 gold for our raid on the riverlands. we apologise humbly for the insult we have caused on the noble house tully. we promise that no raids or piracy shall be condoned from our captains in the Ironman's bay as long as our treaty stands.

Pirate,

While your unprovoked and outrageous attack on our lands, at a time when our Lord is ill and infirm no less, was indeed an insult to House Tully, it is nothing compared to the insult on our House that this supposed "peace offer" entails. After raiding our peaceful fishing villages, slaughtering innocent peasants peacably going about their business and robbing those who cannot defend themselves, you offer in reparation LESS than you actually stole. There is no mention of the wives and children left without husbands, the despoiled maidens and maimed children House Tully is left to care for.

This letter is being sent to the heads of all the great Houses of Westeros. House Tully has not involved themselves in the recent affairs of succession, not because we support one side over the other, but because my father, Hoster, is gravely ill. These are the circumstances under which these pirates attacked us. Robert showed these "Iron Men" their place in the past, I ask every other House in Westeros to support us in putting them down for good. We have no interest in taking control of the miserable islands they call home, we just want these traitorous Greyjoys taken from a position where they can attack the peace of Westeros again.

To our brothers at Winterfell, we suggest you imprison the Greyjoy boy taken into your custody after the previous Greyjoy aggression.

Signed,

Edmure Tully, heir to Hoster Tully, Lord of Riverrun and Lord Paramount of the Riverlands.

[Captain Blackadder]

Letter from Edmure Tully sent to the great Houses of Westeros, also enclosed is a copy of a letter received by House Tully from House Greyjoy.

Berric of House Dondarrion of Blackhaven condemns the unprovoked attack of Greyjoy against the peace loving people of Riverrun. We of Storm's End only wish for peace and prosperity for all the great houses and that the nation remains strong.

[The Stranger]

If Lord Berric loves the peace so, advise Lord Edmure Tully of Riverrun to make peace with us. We want nothing more. It is Lord Edmure who is rallying the continent for war, not us. All we wanted to do was declare our warmth for Riverrun but the scribe made a stupid spelling error and now we have this mess. He has been punished accordingly.

[Captain Blackadder]

If Lord Berric loves the peace so, advise Lord Edmure Tully of Riverrun to make peace with us. We want nothing more. It is Lord Edmure who is rallying the continent for war, not us. All we wanted to do was declare our warmth for Riverrun but the scribe made a stupid spelling error and now we have this mess. He has been punished accordingly.

I am sure that the people of the Iron Kingdoms who have given us war many times simply made a mistake it is up to you to see that Lord Tully accepts your offer attacking his land hardly seems like an accident whatever you may say.

[Diamondeye]

It seems to me that this Greyjoy wriggles as the worm he is in the face of men of virtue and honor. He should be removed like one removes a leech or another like parasite.

[The Stranger]

Back to your pot, Flower... This is a conversation between men, not a parade of boys for toys.

[Jarema]

I am sure that the people of the Iron Kingdoms who have given us war many times simply made a mistake it is up to you to see that Lord Tully accepts your offer attacking his land hardly seems like an accident whatever you may say.

Do you suggest that Krakens are interestend in invading LAND???
We are living at sea! And then, under the sea!
What a pity it is to be deprived from hearing waves! Such existence cannot even be called life.
No, landborns, we have no interest in your lands.

[Double A]

... Other than the shield islands and Old Town?

[Montmorency]

Presumably they do want islands and coastal towns. Because they're near the sea...

[Double A]

Well, yes, but they are on land. There is a distinct conflict in interests here.

[Montmorency]

No, islands don't count. Otherwise, the Grey Isles would have long been abandoned.

[Diamondeye]

Back to your pot, Flower... This is a conversation between men, not a parade of boys for toys.

Then why don't you Greyjoys fight like men instead of hiding like a crab in its shell? I'd gladly face any of you in duel if you just, you know, showed yourself instead of playing a deepwater version of hide-and-seek.

[Montmorency]

I've seen Greyjoys; their genitals are like limbs, and their limbs like tree trunks. Their swords have the breadth of men, and their spears are tree trunks. It's why they need to raid the mainland, actually.

[Kagemusha]

Prince of Dorne,

Not so long a go. The Ironborn were defeated by men and the Greyjoys died and surrendered just like men do. I cant recall King Robert talking about any extraordinary features concerning the drowned men, apart that they live in an extraordinarily foul Islands in middle of Storms. Maybe this is the reason they have invaded more pleasant islands belonging to House Tyrell.

[Montmorency]

My words should be taken in jest, Sir Tyrell.

[The Stranger]

Then why don't you Greyjoys fight like men instead of hiding like a crab in its shell? I'd gladly face any of you in duel if you just, you know, showed yourself instead of playing a deepwater version of hide-and-seek.

The fact that the Flower thinks that a men's fight is a duel in a ring, a game for boys actually, while a true fight is dirty and there is no glory or honour or virtue in war, nor in the stink of the dying. You are nothing but a green boy, and you don't know what loss is. To your pot, Flower and stick your head back into the sand.

If you wish to fight however, buy a ship and we shall joust on the waves. When you drown, I shall ask the Kraken to be merciful.

[Jarema]

Presumably they do want islands and coastal towns. Because they're near the sea...

OOC: I just do not know the correct english word for land mass other than island...
main land? landmass? continent?
So, it would be:
Lving on a continent is a pity. It is not life at all

[Jarema]

The fact that the Flower thinks that a men's fight is a duel in a ring, a game for boys actually, while a true fight is dirty and there is no glory or honour or virtue in war, nor in the stink of the dying. You are nothing but a green boy, and you don't know what loss is. To your pot, Flower and stick your head back into the sand.

If you wish to fight however, buy a ship and we shall joust on the waves. When you drown, I shall ask the Kraken to be merciful.

Drowned God dines with all brave sailors under the sea. You will be welcomed.

[Montmorency]

OOC: I just do not know the correct english word for land mass other than island...
main land? landmass? continent?
So, it would be:
Lving on a continent is a pity. It is not life at all

OOC: Mainland or continent are fine.

[Kagemusha]

The fact that the Flower thinks that a men's fight is a duel in a ring, a game for boys actually, while a true fight is dirty and there is no glory or honour or virtue in war, nor in the stink of the dying. You are nothing but a green boy, and you don't know what loss is. To your pot, Flower and stick your head back into the sand.

If you wish to fight however, buy a ship and we shall joust on the waves. When you drown, I shall ask the Kraken to be merciful.

I would appreciate if both my Son and the Lord of Pirates would save their breath from foul speeches and conserve their strength for the actual fight as words are cheap compared to feats of action.

Mace Tyrell

[Diamondeye]

The fact that the Flower thinks that a men's fight is a duel in a ring, a game for boys actually, while a true fight is dirty and there is no glory or honour or virtue in war, nor in the stink of the dying. You are nothing but a green boy, and you don't know what loss is. To your pot, Flower and stick your head back into the sand.

If you wish to fight however, buy a ship and we shall joust on the waves. When you drown, I shall ask the Kraken to be merciful.

You speak as your wits allow. I will obey my father and give up this fruitless attempt to talk of honor with a spineless blob.

[Sigurd]

I demand justice for the cowardly murder of my father, Eddard Stark, ruler and protector of the Seven Kingdoms.
I have had words from my sister who witnessed this atrocity. The Bastard boy Joffrey ordered his dog to kill my father. I demand that the hound be beheaded as fit punishment for killing the ruler of our nations. I also demand that the bastard boy be put to guard the wall in the North. Let him don the Black and be taught a life long lesson in humility.


Robb Stark
Warden of the North

[Kagemusha]

Lord Stark,

If Joffrey should take the black.Who should be the King in that case?

Mace Tyrell
Warden of the South

[Greyblades]

Lord Stark.

What makes you think I would surrender my grandson to the wall just because you say so? In case you are not aware, since the days of Aegon The Conqueror the King's justice is the highest order, not you. Your father was an honorable man and if you in any way share his ways you will come to King's Landing and submit to a trial and plead your case. If it reassures you, you will be protected under the guest rite and the accused will not preside as judge. Should you not attend you forfit your claim.

Lord Tywin
King's Regent
Warden of the West
Lord of Casterly Rock

[Beskar]

This is another trick that people learnt not to submit to during the days of Aerys the Mad King, the Lannister's aim is to do to you as what happened to your father, your grandfather and your uncle Brandon Stark.

The Lord of Winterfell should go to King's Landing with an army at his back.

Under the sign and seal of:

Stannis of House Baratheon
The First of his name, King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, and Lord of the Seven Kingdoms


I apologise for my lack of communication between people, including those on my team, I have been quite busy for Xmas and since the timer was 10 days, I decided to chill for abit at the start, get Xmas out of the way, then delve right into the politics and intrigue. I know I owe a couple of people some letters. I haven't forgotten.

[Greyblades]

Stannis

You conjour monsters of darkness and consort with False gods, and you are accusing me of trickery?

Tywin.

[Jarema]

Tywin
What do you mean by False gods??
Have you seen the truth of Drowned God teachings? Do you believ that the seven are false gods?
I would be happy to hear that. But I doubt it will ever happen.

Aeron. Priest of Drowned God

[Beskar]

Balon of House Greyjoy,

Your actions are like a scourge which threatens the coast of Westeros. I, Stannis Baratheon condemn the actions you have done against Riverrun and Highgarden, forcing such noble families to call out for justice.

If I do not receive word from Edmure of House Tully nor Mace of House Tyrell about adequate re compensation for your actions which they agree to, I have no other choice than to declare you rogue outlaws and quell the Iron Islands again like my brother, King Robert, before me.

Under the sign and seal of:

Stannis of House Baratheon
The First of his name, King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, and Lord of the Seven Kingdoms

[Double A]

I hear wedding bells, but you certainly won't: Due to the volatile state of Westeros, I, Renly Baratheon, will be wedding Margaery Tyrell, so that our houses may stand against any who would wish to bring about our downfall. The people of the Reach and the Stormlands will bear witness to our marriage. The rest of you would be invited too if you would stop trying to kill each other for like five minutes.

[Ishmael]

House Tyrell affirms its resolve for this partnership between our houses, and hopes this marriage and strengthening of ties will enable both Houses to continue to Grow Strong.

Willas Tyrell, heir to Highgarden and The Reach

[Kagemusha]

I confirm the words of my son and heir Willas and also would like to express my gratitude towards Ser Renly Baratheon and Storm´s End. I would like to think while Ser Renly have gained an beautiful wife.I have gained another Son and also a friend. I think this alliance and marriage is first sign of will to heal the wound´s of the Seven Kingdom´s, caused by the death of King Robert. Same time great many are only interested in their petty short term goals and ambitious possibilities to take what is their neighbour´s. With this act of public alliance Reach and Storm´s End are showing that we can co- exist in peace and anyone threatening that peace will be struck with all our combined power.

Concerning the question of Ser Stannis. We have not even got so much of an offer from the pirates to compensate the damages they have done. To us the Greyjoy´s are nothing better then bandit´s. Trying to extort their neighbours is the only thing they are interested. Such pitiful folk are the Ironborn. Pirates acting if they were something better then thieves.

Mace Tyrell
Warden of the South
Lord of Highgarden

[The Stranger]

Ehm... where will the wedding be held? You forgot to mention time and place...

You expect to run a country while you cannot even supervise a wedding invitation?

[Kagemusha]

The wedding is none of your business Pirate.

[Greyblades]

But it is mine, we still have Robert's hammer and Joffrey is not skilled enough to wield it, it seems like a perfect wedding present.

[White_eyes:D]

House Stark declares war on the Greyjoy's to honor the call for help from House Tully.

I have considered what the Lannister's have offered but have found that it in no way honors any of the customs and laws of the seven kingdoms. The "Mad King Joffrey" still sits upon the Iron Throne and not at the service of the wall, killing a house leader and the King's hand without so much as a trial. Yet now you ask that we have a trial for Joffrey that well end in his favor as he controls the "King's Justice"?

Nay, you Lannisters are just showing your double-standards that you have for yourself's and have no regard for the other Noble houses. If you want to revoke the Stark claim to the North, come and take it for no honorable Northmen would listen to a Lannister dog.

Robb Stark
Warden of The North, Lord of Winterfell

[Greyblades]

Robb Stark.

I have no intention to contest your claim to the north, but as I have told you if you wish reparations you will have to go the legal route. It's a pity really I had gone to the trouble of inviting a representative of the Iron Bank of Braavos to oversee the trial. I hope you come to your senses soon.

Lord Tywin
King's Regent
Warden of the West
Lord of Casterly Rock

[White_eyes:D]

The Iron Bank of Braavos care for little other then collecting their debts. It is easy to imagine someone paying them to get Joffrey off scot free.

Robb Stark
Warden of The North, Lord of Winterfell

[Greyblades]

Robb stark

Would you prefer myself as judge? There are no people in the entirety of westeros who could call themseves neutral and keep a straight face. The men of the Iron bank work with huge sums of gold daily and incorruptability is in the job description and seeing as the realm is already in debt to the Iron bank any bribes would just be seen as repaying Robert's loans. Unless you can get you hands on a faceless man you will not find a more impartial judge.

Lord Tywin
King's Regent
Warden of the West
Lord of Casterly Rock

[Double A]

The wedding will be inland, and that is all the Greyjoys need concern themselves with.

[White_eyes:D]

I could name another organization more neutral that has existed for over 8,000 years, that is if the Lannisters have any honor and want a fair trial.

Robb Stark
Warden of The North, Lord of Winterfell

[Greyblades]

Pray tell.

Tywin

[White_eyes:D]

The Nights watch of course.

Robb Stark
Warden of The North, Lord of Winterfell

[Greyblades]

That seems adequate, I will choose the location. If you wish this to be carried out the Trial will be located on the Isle of faces, to accomidate travel time it will take place by the end of the month after next.

Tywin.