Game of Thrones: A King Who Bore the Sword [OOC/Concluded]

[The Valyria Empire]

May I reserve House Hightower?

Reservation noted.

[Kernan]

Co-Op App

Nation Name: Kernan
Number Of RP's You've Created: Quite a few
Number Of RP's You've CO-OP'd: Also quite a few
How Long Have You Been On Here?: At least 5 years
RP Sample:https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=394337

Regular App

Name: Aegor Rivers
House: House Targaryen (officially) Bastard
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Titles: Ser
House Seat: None
House Sigil: A red stallion with black wings snorting flame on gold
Allegiance paid to: Daemon Blackfyre
Appearance (Picture appreciated):
Personality: Quickly angered and offended. Always angry. Hates the Targaryens.
Skills: An accomplished knight and skilled swordsman/commander
Weaponry (If any): A steel sword, wood shield and iron armor
Military Strength (How many men can your lands call upon, eg. The Reach could likely muster 100,000 men.): Just himself
Biography (At least a well written Paragraph please):Aegor was born at King's Landing to one of King Aegon IV Targaryen's mistresses, Barba Bracken. When Queen Naerys Targaryen recovered her health, Prince Daeron and Aemon the Dragonknight forced Aegon to send Barba and child from the capital, and Aegor was instead raised at Stone Hedge in the Riverlands. The angry Aegor reserved particular loathing for his half-brother Brynden Rivers, whose mother, Melissa Blackwood, had replaced his own as their father's favorite mistress. Aegor loathed Brynden, who was known as Bloodraven, even further when Shiera Seastar, their beautiful half-sister and a fellow Great Bastard, chose Brynden over him. Their other half-brother, Daemon Blackfyre, agreed to wed his daughter Calla to Aegor. Aegor often urged Daemon to press his own claim to the Iron Throne.
RP Example: https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=394337
Notes: N/A

[The Valyria Empire]

Co-Op App

Nation Name: Kernan
Number Of RP's You've Created: Quite a few
Number Of RP's You've CO-OP'd: Also quite a few
How Long Have You Been On Here?: At least 5 years
RP Sample:https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=394337

Regular App

Name: Aegor Rivers
House: House Targaryen (officially) Bastard
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Titles: Ser
House Seat: None
House Sigil: A red stallion with black wings snorting flame on gold
Allegiance paid to: Daemon Blackfyre
Appearance (Picture appreciated):(Image)
Personality: Quickly angered and offended. Always angry. Hates the Targaryens.
Skills: An accomplished knight and skilled swordsman/commander
Weaponry (If any): Valyrian sword Blackfyre
Military Strength (How many men can your lands call upon, eg. The Reach could likely muster 100,000 men.): Just himself
Biography (At least a well written Paragraph please):Aegor was born at King's Landing to one of King Aegon IV Targaryen's mistresses, Barba Bracken. When Queen Naerys Targaryen recovered her health, Prince Daeron and Aemon the Dragonknight forced Aegon to send Barba and child from the capital, and Aegor was instead raised at Stone Hedge in the Riverlands. The angry Aegor reserved particular loathing for his half-brother Brynden Rivers, whose mother, Melissa Blackwood, had replaced his own as their father's favorite mistress. Aegor loathed Brynden, who was known as Bloodraven, even further when Shiera Seastar, their beautiful half-sister and a fellow Great Bastard, chose Brynden over him. Their other half-brother, Daemon Blackfyre, agreed to wed his daughter Calla to Aegor. Aegor often urged Daemon to press his own claim to the Iron Throne.
RP Example: https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=394337
Notes: N/A

Both are accepted.

Please treat Kernan with respect as he one of my co-ops.

[Vladivostokava]

Could I have the area between Greywater Watch and Moat Caitlin?

http://i.imgur.com/MXOo2Sh.jpg

map for reference.

edit:

http://tinypic.com/r/zjtj01/9

[Asyir]

Co-Op App

Nation Name: Kernan
Number Of RP's You've Created: Quite a few
Number Of RP's You've CO-OP'd: Also quite a few
How Long Have You Been On Here?: At least 5 years
RP Sample:https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=394337

Regular App

Name: Aegor Rivers
House: House Targaryen (officially) Bastard
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Titles: Ser
House Seat: None
House Sigil: A red stallion with black wings snorting flame on gold
Allegiance paid to: Daemon Blackfyre
Appearance (Picture appreciated):(Image)
Personality: Quickly angered and offended. Always angry. Hates the Targaryens.
Skills: An accomplished knight and skilled swordsman/commander
Weaponry (If any): Valyrian sword Blackfyre
Military Strength (How many men can your lands call upon, eg. The Reach could likely muster 100,000 men.): Just himself
Biography (At least a well written Paragraph please):Aegor was born at King's Landing to one of King Aegon IV Targaryen's mistresses, Barba Bracken. When Queen Naerys Targaryen recovered her health, Prince Daeron and Aemon the Dragonknight forced Aegon to send Barba and child from the capital, and Aegor was instead raised at Stone Hedge in the Riverlands. The angry Aegor reserved particular loathing for his half-brother Brynden Rivers, whose mother, Melissa Blackwood, had replaced his own as their father's favorite mistress. Aegor loathed Brynden, who was known as Bloodraven, even further when Shiera Seastar, their beautiful half-sister and a fellow Great Bastard, chose Brynden over him. Their other half-brother, Daemon Blackfyre, agreed to wed his daughter Calla to Aegor. Aegor often urged Daemon to press his own claim to the Iron Throne.
RP Example: https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=394337
Notes: N/A

Both are accepted.

Please treat Kernan with respect as he one of my co-ops.

Doesn't Daemon Blackfyre wield "Blackfyre" currently?

[The Valyria Empire]

Both are accepted.

Please treat Kernan with respect as he one of my co-ops.

Doesn't Daemon Blackfyre wield "Blackfyre" currently?

Apologizes I did not notice that. As I'm use to standard weaponary in apps. Kernan that will need to be changed before I can officially add you, you are a co-OP though.

Thank you for mentioning this, Asyir.

[New Granadeseret]

Decisions made. May I reserve House Frey please?

[Rodez]

Tuff stuff. Lannisters or House Caron?

I probably don't have the time to manage a great house, much as I would like to have the Westerlands. Reserve House Caron please.

[The Valyria Empire]

Just a friendly reminder that no Northern lords will be in the Blackfyre Rebellion. You can make a character from the north (merc, heir in training/traveling, brother or relative) but the North will be dealing with the Skagosi rebellion and thus cannot help in the Rebellion.

[The Valyria Empire]

Decisions made. May I reserve House Frey please?

Reservation noted, Hightower and Frey are reserved.

[Vladivostokava]

Lady Blacklocke of Blackreach

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Name: Lady Rana Blacklocke
House: Blacklocke
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Titles: Lady of Blackreach
House Seat: Blackreach, Located in the southern part of the Neck on the coast.
House Sigil:

Allegiance paid to: Starks of Winterfell
Appearance (Picture appreciated): Brown hair, Brown eyes, 5'2" 110 lbs
Personality: Strong, Quiet, Dutiful,
Skills: War Games Master and Great Strategist
Weaponry): Valyrian Steel one handed Axe
Military Strength: 200 men
Biography: Rena was born in Blackreach to her father, Lord Harkin Blacklocke and Lady Heyley Greyjoy, her mother dying due to complications. She was third child, her oldest brother Aden Blacklocke died at 17 defending against a Ironborn raid. Her older sister Kiara Blacklocke died at age 6 by falling from horse back and breaking her neck. At age 14 she married her first cousin Grenn Blacklocke who was 22 at the time, they soon had a child named Korben. Shortly after his birth Lord Harkin Blacklocke fell in battle during a Ironborne raid, leaving Grenn Blacklocke heir to Blackreach. Rana has never known life outside the reach, the constant Ironborn raids have left her with a fierce demeanor and deep hatred for all those who hail from the Iron Islands. She has taken to training heavily with sword and spear in her free time.
RP Example: Rome: Iron and Rust, Symphony of Gunfire
Notes: Lord Grenn Blacklocke (Lord of Blackreach), Korben Blacklocke (Heir of Blackreach, 2 years old.), Maester Koryn Hunt, Commander Anthor Blackwood (Guard Commander)

House Blacklocke

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House Name: Blacklocke
House Sigil:

House Words: "Death Before Dishonor."
Allegiance Paid to: The Starks of Winterfell
House Seat: Blackreach, Located in the southern part of the Neck on the coast.
Approx Number of military at command: 200 men.
History of the House: House Blacklocke has existed as long as there has been a Blackreach for them to rule. Blackreach has only been constructed rather recently. Hardly more than sixty years ago Harkin Blacklocke, a skilled mercenary enlisted in the army of Rhaenyra Targaryen. During the The Dance of the Dragons Harkin Blacklocke distinguished himself in many battles. After the assault on Harrenhal Blacklocke was given command of 100 men in charge of securing the smoldering ruins. During Battle of the Kingsroad Harkin Blacklocke fought side by side with Lord Benjicot Blackwood even personally slaying Lords Darry. However Blackwood took credit for the kill. However Harkin was not forgotten. Shortly after the end of the war, when Aegon III Targaryen was crowned, he was compensated with lands in the neck. He graciously accepted and House Blacklocke was born. Blacklocke managed to negotiate with other lords durring this time eventually affording to hve stone taken from the ruins of Harrenhal. The reclaimed stone was used to construct much of Blackreach Keep, the new seat of the Blacklockes.

[New Granadeseret]

WIP

Lord Sanor Frey

House: House Frey

Age: 20 (Since he gets an elder daughter married to Lord Butterwell 17 years from now, he must be young to have a young elder child)

Gender: Male

Titles: Lord of the Crossing and Protector of the Great Ford

House Seat: The Twins (The East Bank keep, if we need to be specific)

House Sigil:

Allegiance paid to: House Tulley of Riverrun

Appearance: Depicted above, but a silver-grey rather than black as his primary clothing color.

Personality: Some men are brave and decisive, seizing the moment and charging forward to victory and glory. Sanor is not one of these men. Instead, he is a man of few words and deep thoughts, able to sink into a deep focus for extended periods of time and preferring to think through his decisions before taking any risks. He possesses a steady nerve and firmly believes, with the unshakable confidence of a youth who has yet to reach his first setback in life, that with sufficient planning he can overcome any problem or scheme placed in front of him. In part because of this respect for order, he firmly holds to the importance of courtly and social etiquette: his manners bordering on impeccable, holding the manners of court as the key "civilized" difference between Westrosi lords and ladies and the decadent merchant-princes of the Free Cities or the barbaric war-chiefs of the Wildling, Hill Clans, and other savage peoples. Intrigue and politicing, so far as he sees it, is seen as the civilized alternative to the honor-duels and assassinations of these less-ordered regions and, therefore, not dishonorable so long as one stays within the "acceptable limits". His piety is fairly strong, having a particular affinity for the Father: making sure to set aside time every day for meditation and prayer.

On a personal level, Sanor keeps a keen awareness of his own and other's station and treats people accordingly. He's not malicious or cruel, by any means: that smallfolk was simply lesser then him, and so its only natural he gives far less concern to the man's desires or feelings then he would to a fellow noble or sworn sword. Among friends and family this attitude does break down somewhat (Though he'd never dream of establishing a deep friendship with *gasp* the help), as he is a deeply loyal and loving husband and brother... though his perception of what's "good for them" is heavily tinted by his own high value on status and what they 'ought' to want, so they sometimes those he helps aren't quite as grateful as he'd imagined they would be.


Skills: Great Logistician, Siege organizer, and mechanical tinkerer, Good Steward/management of his estate and diplomat. Fair intriguer, dismal in combat and open field management (In general, thrives where slow, deliberate planning is possible, but can't handle rapid decision well)

Weaponry (If any): Though hardly the fighting sort, if pressed he can put up a passable performance with castle-forged longsword. He also owns a fine Myrish crossbow, and as found he has a knack for the otherwise unwieldy thing.

Military Strength: Roughly 4,400 men if levees are raise, 200 of whom are proper Knights/Sworn Swords and 800 horsemen

Biography (At least a well written Paragraph please): Sanor was born in 174 AC to the troubled household of his father, Lord Ronel Frey. The early years of his childhood were fairly lean times for his family; the smallfolk suffering frequent poor harvests as the heavy rains lead to grain rotting in the fields and making the spirit among the children of the roads and servants somewhat gloomy. As such, he spent much less time outdoors on boyish adventures then many other young lordlings: content to explore the family fortress, fish along the nearby banks of the tridents, read in the library, and other such pursuits. Even then, he was a quiet boy: his parents or tutors often losing track of him, the more athletically inclined finding him troublesome to teach and so actively focusing on his younger brother once the boy grew up. He was 13 when his father succumbed to consumption: the rattling coughs having echoed through the Twins for two months before the man gave out, a memory that still stains his mind deeply. It was only then that his mother, striken with grief and worry, started putting heavy pressure on Sanor to find a wife: sending the child off on a "Cavalier tour"; a 6 month long escapade down the Trident, through King's Landing, down the Roseroad and back home against through the Westerlands, introducing himself too and trying to charm his way into an engagement with some available lady, hoping the freedom would help loosen her son up.

Unfortunately for her, that later part didn't pan out: the most memorable impacts of the tour being that Sanor developed a reputation among the brothels along the way as one of the only footloose, young noblemen who diden't seem intent on finding a whore (Sanor, of course, thought it would be improper to do such a thing while trying to find a wife), and accidentally spilled wine on a cousin of Lord Caswell. Eventually though, he made it to Oldtown where he made a fairly strong impression on the aging Lord Garland: weather it was his wit or simply the possibilities of his title the man liked, Sanor still can't tell, and got off on a wonderful first step with his lovely and strong-willed daughter Alessia: ending up debating for several hours after the feast in a spirited back and forth over the accuracy of the songs and literature on knights. Though he would end up taking several other stops; including Pyke (which he disliked most of all), the portrait he commissioned of Alessia for his family's consideration was his most prized souvenir: the courtship blossoming over two and a half years until they were finally wed in 191 AC. Sadly, his lady-mother had not been present to see it: having died during his absence.

The last three years have been fairly kind of the Frey's: Sanor overseeing good harvests and commerce and insuring a good squireship for his brother. Thusfar, he is content, but always looking higher and hoping to lead the Frey household to greater glory. Keenly aware that he's already "punching above his weight" with his happy marriage, he believes the future is bright for his line, if he makes the right decisions in the upcoming turmoil

RP Example:Will this suffice?
Notes: Alessia Frey (Formerly Hightower, Wife, Age 20, currently pregnant) Franklyn Frey (Brother, Age 15), Emberlei Frey (Sister, Age 13), Ser Lucus Erenford (Castellan, Age 41)

Squire Franklyn Frey

House: House Frey

Age: 15

Gender: Male

Titles: Squire, Heir-Apparent to the Crossing (For a few more months, at least)

House Seat: The Twins (The East Bank keep, if we need to be specific)

House Sigil:

Allegiance paid to: Ser Raymun Vance (For Squirehood)

Appearance: Depicted above

Personality: The sort of person who would whistle a happy tune while mucking out the horse stalls or polishing his knight's armor, Franklyn is so irrepressably cheerful most people can't help but like and feel relaxed around him. Carrying a somewhat optimistic (some might call it naive) view of knightly culture and honor, Franklyn takes even his most mundane duties very seriously to the point where his enthusiasm can actually get annoying at times (IE: He's a try-hard). He's warmly social with nearly everybody he meets, though like his elder brother has a great deal of respect for manners and boundaries. A firm believer in romantic love, he refuses to even consider courtship or women until he's achieved proper knighthood... whenever that may be.


Skills: Talented horsemen and tourney fighter, has a knack for working with animals (Horses, hawks, hounds, and the like). Good at organization, though not the sharpest knife in the drawer when it comes to book-learning or stewardship.

Weaponry (If any): Franklyn is most comfortable with the lance and other long weapons; preferring to fight with a halberd while on the ground.

Military Strength: Himself, though even that is iffy considering he's duty-bound to fight at Ser Raymun's side

Biography (At least a well written Paragraph please):

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Notes:

Lady Emberlei Frey

House: House Frey

Age: 13

Gender: Female

Titles: N/A

House Seat: The Twins (The East Bank keep, if we need to be specific)

House Sigil:

Allegiance paid to: Lord Sanor Frey of The Crossing

Appearance: Depicted above

Personality: On a casual glance, it would be easy to cast Emberlei as a stereotypical "Good young noblewoman": clean, polite, attentive to her lessons and rarely confrontational. However, like an undertow she runs most strongly beneath the surface. While genuinely pious and keen at mastering the avenues open for a noblewoman, in her heart she has a strong passion and hopeless love for the romantic, finding the structures of the church "somewhat stifling" and pities the Septons and Septas stuck in it. She share her brother's impeccable set of manners, though is a great deal more forward and... flirtatious perhaps.

Skills: Well-read on the Faith and domestic duties, great at managing a household staff and possesses a charming wit/ability to joke and tongue for languages. Still too young to have a full grasp on intrigue. Can also drink more then her figure might suggest.

Weaponry (If any): N/A ("Ladies don't defend their own honor")

Military Strength: N/A

Biography (At least a well written Paragraph please):

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Notes:

Lady Alessia Frey

House: House Frey

Age: 20

Gender: Female

Titles: Lady of the Crossing

House Seat: The Twins (The East Bank keep, if we need to be specific)

House Sigil:

Allegiance paid to: Her Lord-Husband, Sanor Tulley

Appearance: Depicted above, but about 4 months pregnant and the snowflake motif of her outfit replaced by appropriate imagery.

Personality: Though a kind and fairly gentle soul, Alessia could politely be described as "strong-willed": accustomed to be a bit spoiled and making a number of her own decisions. While not rude or overly demanding about it, she can be quite a handful as she tries to 'hint' and 'pressure' her way into getting what she wants. Her marriage with Sanor has mellowed this tendency somewhat, at least with those she loves or respects (Her family, important nobles, favored servants, ect.), she has a nasty habit of lording over her servants. She deeply admires knights and the chivalrous traditions, as is common among ladies, and enjoys good music. She's not particularly pious, and considers intrigue and manipulation a natural part of a lady's lot in the world: feeling no shame (unless she gets called out)

Skills: Alissa's detail-oriented nature makes her an unchallenged event planner and mistress of the house-hold staff; keeping a tight shift and always finding a way to insure all her exacting expectations are met within her feminine dominion, and knows (to a certain extent) how to manipulate people to her advantage with her will and finding people's emotional weak points. This makes her a natural intriguer, often working alongside her husband by providing the social ease he lacks. However, she is a dotted upon daughter at heart; sheltered by her father and older brothers, and so has a weak perspective on how to manage her money/resources wisely or cope with hardship.

Weaponry (If any): Often carries around a silvered dagger: a wedding gift from her brother William, for sentimental reasons. Has no idea how to properly wield it in combat, though can cleanly stab an unaware/disabled foe if need be.

Military Strength: N/A

Biography (At least a well written Paragraph please):

RP Example:
Notes: Alessia Frey (Formerly Hightower, Wife, Age 20, currently pregnant) Franklyn Frey (Brother, Age 15), Emberlei Frey (Sister, Age 13), Ser Lucus Erenford (Castellan, Age 41)

[Warg the Immortal]

Val, just wondering, would Daena the Defiant and the other maiden vault princesses, still be alive at this time?

Reposting since I wasn't sure if you saw it

[Warg the Immortal]

Now, I know this wont be accepted but I will post it so I can use it latter. I don't want to lose it.

App
Lady Blacklocke of Blackreach

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Name: Lady Rana Blacklocke
House: Blacklocke
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Titles: Lady of Blackreach
House Seat:
House Sigil:(Image)
Allegiance paid to: (Eg. Bolton's to Starks, Starks to Targaryens)
Appearance (Picture appreciated): Brown hair, Brown eyes, 5'2" 110 lbs
Personality: Strong, Quiet, Dutiful,
Skills: War Games Master and Great Strategist
Weaponry): Valyrian Steel one handed Axe
Military Strength (How many men can your lands call upon, eg. The Reach could likely muster 100,000 men.):
Biography: -snip-
RP Example:
Notes:

House Blacklocke

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House Name: Blacklocke
House Sigil: (Image)
House Words: "Death Before Dishonor."
Allegiance Paid to: The Starks of Winterfell
House Seat: Blackreach
Approx Number of military at command:
History of the House: -snip-

Valyrian steel is pretty rare, I don't think such a minor house would have a one

[The Valyria Empire]

Val, just wondering, would Daena the Defiant and the other maiden vault princesses, still be alive at this time?

Reposting since I wasn't sure if you saw it

Yeah, they're still alive.

[Warg the Immortal]

Reposting since I wasn't sure if you saw it

Yeah, they're still alive.

Would it be alright if I had Daena as an Ancillary then?

[The Valyria Empire]

Yeah, they're still alive.

Would it be alright if I had Daena as an Ancillary then?

Go ahead.

[Asyir]

Doesn't Daemon Blackfyre wield "Blackfyre" currently?

Apologizes I did not notice that. As I'm use to standard weaponary in apps. Kernan that will need to be changed before I can officially add you, you are a co-OP though.

Thank you for mentioning this, Asyir.

Anytime mate.

Le App:

House Name: House Hightower
House Sigil: A light-tower upon a gray field
House Words: We Light The Way
Overlord: House Tyrell of the Reach
House Seat: Oldtown, specifically, The Hightower
Military Strength: Over 10,000 (including the vassal houses of House Cuy, House Bulwer, House Beesbury, House Costanye, and House Mullendore, and the City Guard of Oldtown, although it theoretically could wield more if large swaths of peasants were conscripted from Oldtown)
History of the House:http://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/House_Hightower

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Lord Garland Hightower, Lord of Oldtown:

"I am The Beacon of the South, The Voice of Oldtown, The Master of the Port, The Defender of the Citadel, The Lord of the Hightower, and my knees don't bend easily."

House: House Hightower
Age: Six and fifty
Gender: Male
Titles: The Beacon of the South, The Voice of Oldtown, The Master of the Port, The Defender of the Citadel, The Lord of the Hightower, Knight of the Order of the Green Hand, Ser
House Seat: The Hightower, Oldtown
House Sigil: See Above
Overlord: House Tyrell
Appearance: Depicted Above
Personality: Lord Garland portrays himself to be a proud, grim, and a just man of the faith, whom refuses to involve himself within the petty courtly plots of intrigue. His sense of honor and justice overshadows etiquette within his lands, he wouldn't care if the criminal offender was a leprous peasant, or the King of Westeros, he would punish them accordingly. This attitude makes him hard to please, and he remembers slights, great or small, against him or his house, which he holds in the highest regard. While he chooses to remain outside the larger Westerosi games of intrigue, Garland has a sharp, and often cunning mind that makes him unpredictable in combat or military campaigns. He tries to maintain neutrality if he can, neither King Daeron II, Lord Paramount Tyrell, nor any of the Great Bastards have earned his respect, and as long as the gold continues to pour into Oldtown, he is content to remain behind Oldtown's great walls and watch Westeros burn.
Skills: A great warrior, an experienced horseman, a cunning tactician, a learned admiral, and a capable administrator
Weaponry: The Valyrian Steel Greatsword Vigilance, the ancestral blade of House Hightower
Military Strength: Covered above, my prior knowledge of playing this exact house, and using the wiki and knowledge of the world, it seems House Hightower can field 3x as much men as any other House in the Reach (Excluding House Tyrell)
Biography: Born in 138 AC shortly after the great Dance of Dragons to Lord William Hightower and Lady Mariana Rowan, Garland grew up hearing stories of the great warrior that was Lord Ormund Hightower, his grandfather, and a staunch supporter of King Aegon II. He was told stories of his grandfather's great victories, of epic duels, of his grandfather's chivalry, and of his fall to Lord Roderick Dustin, cementing his hatred and blood feud with House Dustin, and by extension, House Stark. Garland often shared his views with his impressionable younger brothers, Leyton and Erron, while Jon, his older brother remained skeptical.

Being groomed from an early age to lead, he was tutored in the arts of administration, the faith, and warfare. Even from an early age, his martial brilliance outshined others, chiefly that of his cousin, Maric. By age six and ten, he was knighted by the Sept of the Starry Sept, and he claimed his family's ancestral blade, Vigilance for his own. For several years, he traveled around southern Westeros, partaking in tourney's and other martial contests, seldom returning back towards Oldtown. In 154 AC, at the age of zero and twenty, he arranged his own marriage to Lady Malora Redwyne, a maid of seven and ten at the time, during a large tourney at Old Oak. He negotiated terms to Lord Redwyne, and promised him support in any endeavor he, or his son would partake in, providing it was within his power to do so, and agreed to gift Lord Redwyne a sizable estate within his lands, which was fulfilled upon his ascent to the High Lordship of Oldtown in 184 AC. He returned with his newly wed wife to Oldtown, and with his father's reluctant support, held a large wedding. Nearly every Lord in the Reach was invited. His first two children were girls, and he named his daughters, Rhaenys (156 AC) and Visenya (157 AC), named after Aegon the Conquerors sister-wives.

In 157 AC the young and ambitious King, Daeron the Young Dragon, wished to turn Aegon I's dream of a united Westeros into a reality. The young king went to war with the Prince of Dorne, and House Hightower received a call to arms from Lord Paramount Lyonel Tyrell. Lord William Hightower was far too old for such an endeavor, and the command of Oldtown's forces fell to his second son Ser Garland Hightower, as William's heir, Ser Jon Hightower, was also ill. Garland took both his younger brothers, Ser Leyton and Ser Erron, along with his cousin and chief rival, Ser Maric. The force numbered near only 7,000, and he marched with Lyonel during the conquest. He displayed feats of unparalleled valor and strategy, eventually being given command of the Tyrell vanguard. His youngest brother, Ser Erron Hightower, along with his cousin, Ser Maric, were both killed in the fighting, and Garland would never forgive himself for it. He left Dorne sometime in 159 AC with only 3,500 men, half his force, and returned to Oldtown, where he would set about acting as a Regent for his ailing father. Lord William Hightower passed away in 162 AC, leaving Ser Jon Hightower, Garland's older brother as Lord of the Hightower.

Ser Garland Hightower would partake in several tourneys from 162-167 AC, but eventually ceased to even show for them after 167 AC. As his brother, Lord Jon Hightower was constantly away, acting as a steward to Lord Tyrell, and eventually Hand of The King to Aegon IV, he was appointed as regent of Oldtown in 170 AC. He was content to hone his skills in battle and rule over his domain, and he proved to be a capable steward, increasing his family's large fortune to even greater proportions. His first son and third child, Abelar Hightower, was born in 168 AC. He would have two more sons and one more daughter, named Ryndar (171 AC), William (173 AC), and Alessia (174 AC). His older daughters, Rhaenys and Visenya would marry the eventual Lords Tarly and Ashford respectively. After his brother, Lord Jon Hightower died without any sons, Ser Garland inherited his brothers lands. Lord Garland attended both the wedding and the coronation of King Daeron II, gifting him customized copies of several books from the Citadel and an empty book titled The Reign of Daeron II respectively. Lord Garland Hightower has left Oldtown only a dozen times since 184 AC.

RP example: I've been in a few rp's over the years, here's just some that directly come to mind:
https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=307209
http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=339099
http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=324448

I know they're older, I've just returned to the forums after a near year hiatus. I'll do whatever is required otherwise.

Notes:
Ser Abelar Hightower "The Bright-Blade"
Ser Leyton Hightower
Lady Alessia Hightower
Various Bannerhouse lords (If allowed)

[Asyir]

I found out his name but I can't find any other info about him

Jasper and Alys Arryn were likely his children, other than that i got no idea either

Yeah, it seems Martin hasn't yet hashed out everything. I have no idea who was named lord of the Hightower after Ormund in 130 AC, it only says "followed by unknown sons". Eventually, I came across Abelar Hightower, whom was defeated in a listing with Prince Valarr Targaryen, and that Abelar was an heir during the reign of Daeron II. That's all I could find out after hours of looking through the wiki and my copy of The World of Ice and Fire. So Abelar is my heir, and I created Ormund's son and grandson.

[Warg the Immortal]

Jasper and Alys Arryn were likely his children, other than that i got no idea either

Yeah, it seems Martin hasn't yet hashed out everything. I have no idea who was named lord of the Hightower after Ormund in 130 AC, it only says "followed by unknown sons". Eventually, I came across Abelar Hightower, whom was defeated in a listing with Prince Valarr Targaryen, and that Abelar was an heir during the reign of Daeron II. That's all I could find out after hours of looking through the wiki and my copy of The World of Ice and Fire. So Abelar is my heir, and I created Ormund's son and grandson.

Wouldn't Garland Hightower have to be Jon Hightower's son or brother, what with Jon being the Lord of house Hightower and Hand of the King during Aegon IV's reign. Also, if he was born in 134, that wold make him 60

[The Valyria Empire]

Jasper and Alys Arryn were likely his children, other than that i got no idea either

Yeah, it seems Martin hasn't yet hashed out everything. I have no idea who was named lord of the Hightower after Ormund in 130 AC, it only says "followed by unknown sons". Eventually, I came across Abelar Hightower, whom was defeated in a listing with Prince Valarr Targaryen, and that Abelar was an heir during the reign of Daeron II. That's all I could find out after hours of looking through the wiki and my copy of The World of Ice and Fire. So Abelar is my heir, and I created Ormund's son and grandson.

In times like this I'm fine with custom characters, it's mostly the major characters like Daemon and Baelor that need to stick to canon. So go ahead and make your New Lord Hightower. Also I assumed Hightower still has Vigilance so you can have that.

[Asyir]

Yeah, it seems Martin hasn't yet hashed out everything. I have no idea who was named lord of the Hightower after Ormund in 130 AC, it only says "followed by unknown sons". Eventually, I came across Abelar Hightower, whom was defeated in a listing with Prince Valarr Targaryen, and that Abelar was an heir during the reign of Daeron II. That's all I could find out after hours of looking through the wiki and my copy of The World of Ice and Fire. So Abelar is my heir, and I created Ormund's son and grandson.

Wouldn't Garland Hightower have to be Jon Hightower's son or brother, what with Jon being the Lord of house Hightower and Hand of the King during Aegon IV's reign. Also, if he was born in 134, that wold make him 60

Oops, I'll edit that age difference in, sometimes I type faster than I should.

Yeah, I found that after I posted my app and response. It doesn't say Abelar is Jon's son, only an heir (We can assume he is Jon's son though), so, for the sake of Garland, we'll say Jon Hightower died without a legitimate son, and it passed to Garland, I'll edit some bits of the biography out, we'll say he is Jon's brother.

Yeah, it seems Martin hasn't yet hashed out everything. I have no idea who was named lord of the Hightower after Ormund in 130 AC, it only says "followed by unknown sons". Eventually, I came across Abelar Hightower, whom was defeated in a listing with Prince Valarr Targaryen, and that Abelar was an heir during the reign of Daeron II. That's all I could find out after hours of looking through the wiki and my copy of The World of Ice and Fire. So Abelar is my heir, and I created Ormund's son and grandson.

In times like this I'm fine with custom characters, it's mostly the major characters like Daemon and Baelor that need to stick to canon. So go ahead and make your New Lord Hightower. Also I assumed Hightower still has Vigilance so you can have that.

Noted, although I'm changing some bits of minor background.

[Vladivostokava]

Now, I know this wont be accepted but I will post it so I can use it latter. I don't want to lose it.

App
Lady Blacklocke of Blackreach

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Name: Lady Rana Blacklocke
House: Blacklocke
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Titles: Lady of Blackreach
House Seat:
House Sigil:(Image)
Allegiance paid to: (Eg. Bolton's to Starks, Starks to Targaryens)
Appearance (Picture appreciated): Brown hair, Brown eyes, 5'2" 110 lbs
Personality: Strong, Quiet, Dutiful,
Skills: War Games Master and Great Strategist
Weaponry): Valyrian Steel one handed Axe
Military Strength (How many men can your lands call upon, eg. The Reach could likely muster 100,000 men.):
Biography: -snip-
RP Example:
Notes:

House Blacklocke

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House Name: Blacklocke
House Sigil: (Image)
House Words: "Death Before Dishonor."
Allegiance Paid to: The Starks of Winterfell
House Seat: Blackreach
Approx Number of military at command:
History of the House: -snip-

Valyrian steel is pretty rare, I don't think such a minor house would have a one

There was a lot around back then. and I had a understandable story for how my house got it. plus its only a axe head, not a full swords worth.

[Warg the Immortal]

Valyrian steel is pretty rare, I don't think such a minor house would have a one

There was a lot around back then. and I had a understandable story for how my house got it. plus its only a axe head, not a full swords worth.

What's the story?

[Asyir]

Yeah, it seems Martin hasn't yet hashed out everything. I have no idea who was named lord of the Hightower after Ormund in 130 AC, it only says "followed by unknown sons". Eventually, I came across Abelar Hightower, whom was defeated in a listing with Prince Valarr Targaryen, and that Abelar was an heir during the reign of Daeron II. That's all I could find out after hours of looking through the wiki and my copy of The World of Ice and Fire. So Abelar is my heir, and I created Ormund's son and grandson.

Wouldn't Garland Hightower have to be Jon Hightower's son or brother, what with Jon being the Lord of house Hightower and Hand of the King during Aegon IV's reign. Also, if he was born in 134, that wold make him 60

Thank you for reminding me of this btw. I must've overlooked/missed it entirely at the time.