A Song of Ice And Fire - The Bleeding Years

[Ard al Islam]

Thing is, I'm probably roleplaying as all of the Arryn house, but Adler in particular, I guess. I might make 2 apps, one for him and one for Sharra.

[Dalria]

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Just as a heads up, Harwyn's conquest was like 40 years ago, and the Kingdom of the Isles and Rivers was always run out of the Riverlands itself, so having a steward of the lands would be pointless. Also someone is apping as the Hoare's so you may wish to talk with them.

I'll have to change some of the dates around but I totally understand that.

[Nea Videssos]

I was just looking at the Arryns in the mod, and they'd currently be led by a 39 year old King Oswell II, with a 13 year old heir called Joffrey. Oswell has a 36 year old brother, Jon Arryn, whose children are 11 year old Sharra, and 4 year old Artys.

Of course, this might have just been stuff used to fill in the gaps by the people who made AGOT.

[Ard al Islam]

I was just looking at the Arryns in the mod, and they'd currently be led by a 39 year old King Oswell II, with a 13 year old heir called Joffrey. Oswell has a 36 year old brother, Jon Arryn, whose children are 11 year old Sharra, and 4 year old Artys.

Of course, this might have just been stuff used to fill in the gaps by the people who made AGOT.

Yeah, none of this is canon in ASOIAF.

[The Anarcho-Syndicalist Commune]

I was just looking at the Arryns in the mod, and they'd currently be led by a 39 year old King Oswell II, with a 13 year old heir called Joffrey. Oswell has a 36 year old brother, Jon Arryn, whose children are 11 year old Sharra, and 4 year old Artys.

Of course, this might have just been stuff used to fill in the gaps by the people who made AGOT.

Yeah, none of this is canon in ASOIAF.

Laughs in completely OC house

[Guuj Xaat Kil]

Yeah, none of this is canon in ASOIAF.

Laughs in completely OC house

Laughs in Ibbenese

[Keruma]

It's been 6 years since I came back to rping on this site and the first thing I saw is ASOIAF rp! Tag me in!
Thinking of being a house in or near the crownlands
Also, question: what would 'low' economic strength mean? Would it translate to keeping the finances afloat with a little bit extra to be tucked away for a later date?

[Union Princes]

It's been 6 years since I came back to rping on this site and the first thing I saw is ASOIAF rp! Tag me in!
Thinking of being a house in or near the crownlands
Also, question: what would 'low' economic strength mean? Would it translate to keeping the finances afloat with a little bit extra to be tucked away for a later date?

I think so. I figured that low economic strength was for small, weaker vassals who don't have the money to become influential outside their immediate lands

[Arlye Austros]

Laughs in completely OC house

Laughs in Ibbenese

So... fish laugh?

[Guuj Xaat Kil]

Laughs in Ibbenese

So... fish laugh?

No, but whales might.

[Dragos Bee]

It's been 6 years since I came back to rping on this site and the first thing I saw is ASOIAF rp! Tag me in!
Thinking of being a house in or near the crownlands
Also, question: what would 'low' economic strength mean? Would it translate to keeping the finances afloat with a little bit extra to be tucked away for a later date?

I think so. I figured that low economic strength was for small, weaker vassals who don't have the money to become influential outside their immediate lands

Yep.

And Very Low is for Wildlings and Mountain Clans.

[Dalria]

Updated the application and spoke with my liege of House Hoare.

[Arlye Austros]

I think so. I figured that low economic strength was for small, weaker vassals who don't have the money to become influential outside their immediate lands

Yep.

And Very Low is for Wildlings and Mountain Clans.

Oh, we do need those mountain clans to pop up soon.

BTW, I havent worked a lot on my military yet, hope you won't mind me leaving it WIP for the time being.

[Dragos Bee]

Name:
House Mallister

Coat Of Arms:

(Image)

Motto:
"Above the Rest"

Location:
Seagard, Riverlands

Vassal of:
King Harwyn of the Isles and Rivers

Military Strength:

House Mallister can level four thousand men including: 4,000 infantry and 2,000 knights. They have a navy including: six longships and two war galleys

Economic Strength:

Average

House Mallister is a wealthy house within the Riverlands, coming only in second to House Mooton. While maintaining a healthy economy, since House Hoare has conquered their lands, Seagard has become an important mainland point-of-trade for the Iron Islands.

History:

House Mallister is considered one of the most prestigious lines reigning from the Riverlands. From their fortress of Seagard, House Mallister has ruled the Caple of Eagles with the utmost pride as petty kings. Most famously, Petyr Mallister defeated an overwhelming host against Storm King Arlan III Durrandon and sat as the King of the Trident for several years Storm King Arrec Durrandon took advantage of the disarray in the kingdom and reconquered it.

House Mallister utterly despises the Ironborn, from their fortress at Seagard they have defended the coast from against reavers. This has earned the strong support of the smallfolk and the respect of the other houses in the Riverlands. When King Hoare invaded the Riverlands, many of the minor houses joined the invading host, hoping for independence. Lord Petyr sought to gain the crown again and defeat both the forces of the Storm King and the Ironborn scum.

Harwyn's Ironborn had already turned south towards Fairmarket after being repelled by defending forces at Seagard. Lord Petyr prepared to march his men south, attack the broken forces and drive both hosts out but Arrec was crushed quicker than expected with minimal casualties on the side of the Ironborn. Petyr alongside his young son, only fourteen at the time, attacked the Ironborn host. The Ironborn quickly pushed back the Mallister forces just as they did the Stormlanders, causing a retreat to the fort Eagle-By-Watch. Petyr decided that they would leave a small force at Eagle-By-Watch to allow for the main army to fallback to Seagard.

Jorah refused to leave his father's side as they remained to defend the flank. The battle ensued as the Ironborn beseeched Eagle-By-Watch; even at his young age Jorah fought bravely and earned the nickname "The Eagle" as he viciously struck through opponents. Lord Petyr Mallister was killed in the fray, Jorah and his remaining men were forced to concede defeat. Lord Jorah was imprisoned by the Ironborn and forced to swear allegiance the King of the Isles and the Rivers.

Name:

Lord Jorah "The Eagle" Mallister

Appearance:

(Image)

Age:

54

Bio:

Jorah was born during a short winter, the soul heir of the Mallister family. His father was Petyr Mallister, the man who would come to be the King of the Trident for a short period of time while his mother was Priscilla Justman, one of the last surviving members of the Justman family. Although due to complications, Jorah nearly died during childbirth. Many of the local nobility didn't expect the infant to live more than a week. Priscilla was said to have nearly gone mad, watching over his crib throughout the dark night.

Jorah survived and ended up becoming a very healthy child. Jorah was an energetic and happy child growing up but his childhood was plagued by conflict. House Mallister was constantly in struggle between the Ironborn reavers, the various petty river-kings, and encroachment of the Stormlands. Petyr constantly trained his heir in the art of combat, Jorah was made the squire of Ser Ilyn Blackwood who was in service of Lord Petyr Mallister.

At the age of fourteen; House Mallister rose once again to defeat the two invaders. Young Jorah followed Ser Illyn Blackwood and his father Lord Petyr Mallister into battle. This was his first taste of combat and he was ready; yet everything took a turn for the worst as Ironborn forces quickly pushed back the Mallister host. Lord Petyr launched a plan for a slow retreat and defense of Eagle-By-Watch in order for his main army to defend itself at Seagard. Lord Petyr ordered Ser Blackwood and his son back to Seagard but Jorah protested. It became to late, the Ironborn had already beseeched Eagle-By-Watch. Jorah fought valiantly while the men around him were slaughtered, he watched his mentor Ser Illyn Blackwood take an axe to the chest and his father was struck with an arrow in the throat. He and the remainder of his men were forced to lay down their arms. King Harwyn took pity upon the young boy, seeing the fire in his spirit reminded him of himself at a young age. King Harwyn promised Jorah his life as long as he knelt; so ended the campaign for the Trident.

Jorah continually pursued knightly-matters, touring the realm and attending tourneys. He won over the affection of Madalyn Mooton at the tourney of Maidenpool by crowning her the queen of love and beauty. His marriage to Madalyn strengthened Jorah's claim to the Trident as the two greatest Riverland houses were wed. Jorah continued to be a staunch protector of his people and earned their love and affection. Through his marriage with House Mooton, the importance of Seagard, and continued loyalty to House Hoare, Jorah was granted the position of Master of Coin for the Kingdom. Although still weary of his allegiance, Jorah was forced to give his infant child up as a hostage to the King.

Mundane Skills:

Although aging, Jorah is one of the best fighters in Westeros. He excels in the martial arts and equestrianism; making him a dangerous foe on the battlefield. His most powerful asset is his cunning, Jorah quickly picked up strategy and organizational planning. Throughout his time at Seagard and Eagle-By-Watch, he was been known to be proficient at defensive combat.

Personality:

Jorah is calculated but compassionate; he places family above everything. He has been known to inspire his men and those under him, earning the love of smallfolk and local lords alike. Jorah is very blunt, which has also irked many around him including the King of the Isles and the Rivers.

Kingdom:

Kingdom of the Isles and the Rivers

Is he/she a Ruler? Yes

Heir(s):

Michael Mallister (14)

Isabelle Mallister (12)

Jack Mallister (2)

Accepted.

[The Anarcho-Syndicalist Commune]

@OP, any idea of when we can expect an IC?

[Guuj Xaat Kil]

App's done btw.

[Keruma]

I think so. I figured that low economic strength was for small, weaker vassals who don't have the money to become influential outside their immediate lands

Yep.

And Very Low is for Wildlings and Mountain Clans.

Great! I'll put up an app later.

[Union Princes]

Posted character app. Its on the first page.

[Dragos Bee]

Name: Lord Armond Reyne “The Ironbreaker of Castamere”
Appearance:

(Image)

Age: 21
Bio: Armond was born the eldest son of Randyll Reyne, the Lord of Castamere. The young boy was known for his willful personality and unwillingness to back down. He would constantly butt heads with the maester as Armond wanted more time training with the sword than to sit a read. If it weren’t for the combined pressure from his parents and his siblings, Armond would spend the rest of his day with a wooden sword at his side.

Reynes already had their high reputation being as rich as the Lannisters but it is through Armond’s father that made the Reynes famous for their warriors. Armond inherited that legacy the moment he picked up a real sword and began training under his father. Given Castamere’s close proximity to the Iron Islands, Armond quickly found himself alongside his father fighting back against Ironborn raiders. It was then when he took on his father’s glory hound attitude towards combat with the Ironborn as he took great joy battling them.

It was when Armond turned 18 when he earned his nickname “Ironbreaker” during a battle outside of a coastal village after he cut down ten Ironborn raiders by himself and personally dueled and killed the Ironborn captain. However, it did not come without a cost as Armond’s father was killed that day by a stray arrow to the throat.

Armond became the Lord of Castamere and inherited Red Rain, the ancestral family valyrian steel sword. Still distraught by the loss of his father, Armond sought comfort in the arms of his wife but it wasn’t enough to calm his thoughts. He became increasingly restless as he would journey outside of Castamere to battle Ironborn raiders in an attempt to enact his revenge of his loss. Still, it wasn’t enough.

It wasn’t until one fateful day when Armond and his retinue intercepted an Ironborn party and routed them back to their ships. A hot pursuit ended up Armond boarding and fighting even more Ironborn on one of their longships. He only managed to secure one ship while the rest fled the beachhead. Beneath the deck, he found and rescued several girls captured from a nearby village that the Ironborn were hoping to take as saltwives.

The moment he looked at them, Armond became instantly smittened by their beauty and a burning desire awoke inside of him. Either out of pity for their injuries or his newfound desire, he offered to take them back to Castamere to recover which they accepted. From then on, his harem would only continue to grow larger every year as Armond continued to remain vigilant on protecting his lands from foriegn incursions. He may have been consumed by the lust but a Lion still has claws and they are as long as sharp as any sword.

Mundane Skills: Arguably the deadliest swordsman in the Kingdom of the Rock and an exemplary strategist and tactician. Despite his relatively good education in rulership, Armond rather delegate the finer details of governance to his treasurer, lord of laws, and castilian so he can focus on his most favorite subject: battle. He’s also quite the chivalrous casanova since his fame would have him bring a girl or two home whenever he returns from his campaigns.
Magic (If Any): N/A
Personality: What he lacks in politicking, Armond makes up for his fascination with warfare. He’s the first one to arrive in the battlefield and the last one to leave it and the soldiers love him for that reason. Armond won’t turn down a good duel since he wouldn’t let an opportunity to hone his swordsmanship slip between his fingers. Despite his dedication to the art of warfare, he is wise enough not to ignore his other duties. Armond regularly hosts festivals for the peasants and engages in Cyvasse with his vassals and courtiers.

His biggest trait is his insatiable lust for women. It is said that the amount of bastards he produced was as high as the Ironborn raiders he killed, and Armond slain a lot of Ironborn. Armond, however, does not actively pursue already married women and quickly rejects advances from those who approach him. “I broke my vows with my wife.” he reasoned, “I will not have a woman break hers.” The beauty of his harem of young girls (since he was very picky) reached mythical proportions when Reyne household knights often joke that Ironborn raid Castamere just to get a glimpse of those girls.

Armond takes great pride in his marriage and his harem and will take great offense to any joke made about either of them. He’s not a slouchy father either as he trains his bastards as well as his trueborn children. He expects all of his children to lead productive lives.
Kingdom: the Rock
Is he/she a Ruler? No, Vassal
Heir(s): Rickard Reyne (infant child of eight months)

Accepted.

[Ard al Islam]

Yo guys, anyone interested in a marriage alliance with the Vale of Arryn? I'm making an original character, King Adler, who is the father of Sharra Arryn(who is relevant in Aegon's conquest). I want it that so King Adler marries a woman from another family to establish a marriage alliance. Is there any person here that is playing the lord/king of one region, so maybe Adler can marry his daughter? And then that woman will be the wife of my character and the mother of Sharra.

[The Imperial Warglorian Empire]

Yo guys, anyone interested in a marriage alliance with the Vale of Arryn? I'm making an original character, King Adler, who is the father of Sharra Arryn(who is relevant in Aegon's conquest). I want it that so King Adler marries a woman from another family to establish a marriage alliance. Is there any person here that is playing the lord/king of one region, so maybe Adler can marry his daughter? And then that woman will be the wife of my character and the mother of Sharra.

*raises gold hand*

[Ard al Islam]

Yo guys, anyone interested in a marriage alliance with the Vale of Arryn? I'm making an original character, King Adler, who is the father of Sharra Arryn(who is relevant in Aegon's conquest). I want it that so King Adler marries a woman from another family to establish a marriage alliance. Is there any person here that is playing the lord/king of one region, so maybe Adler can marry his daughter? And then that woman will be the wife of my character and the mother of Sharra.

*raises gold hand*

Ah, I see you're still into that Lannister-Arryn Westerlands-Vale alliance idea.

[Guuj Xaat Kil]

*raises gold hand*

Ah, I see you're still into that Lannister-Arryn Westerlands-Vale alliance idea.

Perfect for containing the Ironborn too.

[Union Princes]

hold on, The Reynes still exist. They also do good job containing Ironborn incursions.

[Ard al Islam]

Ah, I see you're still into that Lannister-Arryn Westerlands-Vale alliance idea.

Perfect for containing the Ironborn too.

Anyone else still interested in a marriage alliance? I want this thing to be settled off-screen, meaning, it's background before the RP starts. So is anyone else interested? I don't think an Arryn-Lannister alliance would happen. I don't know why they would do it, but hey. It's our world.