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

[Argentumurbem]

How would one go about creating a house guard? I wanted to make a house guard to protect Lord Korben.. He's the last heir.. Kinda need him to be not dead.

You'd already have them. Generally speaking they would act as the garrison of the keep during peacetime, and as the lord's bodyguard in war (not all lords are young boys who needed to win the loyalty of their vassals by creating a literal nobles retinue). Depending on rank, status, and wealth the guard could have a large portion of sworn swords serving in rotation (during peace). I mean it would probably only be a handful of guardsmen/men-at-arms since that is all that is needed, but they'd be there.

Actually a lot of Lannisters were heroic and chivalrous, as well as generous. Such as Tywin's father

He wasn't exactly heroic though He is like Lancel.

The Reynes are open and I would actually really like a Reyne player since they are a major force in this war. Robb Reyne is probably Daemon's biggest supporter.

Not the faction leader Bracken (granted we already have a player), or the three seated Lord Gormon? Or Costayne and Shawney who were prominent enough to have command of a flank at Redgrass? Or even Ball, who are an ancient house and supplied the finest general of the era?

The Reynes are nothing compared to the might and majesty of Lord Sunderland and the Three Sisters, everyone knows that.

Also I find it humorous that the Freys are not actually shitty people this time around. It will take some getting used too.

Well, to their credit, they aren't really any better or worse than a lot of other Houses. I mean the Starks have been ruthless and politically wise up until Eddard.

[New Communist and Socialist Unions]

How would one go about creating a house guard? I wanted to make a house guard to protect Lord Korben.. He's the last heir.. Kinda need him to be not dead.

You'd already have them. Generally speaking they would act as the garrison of the keep during peacetime, and as the lord's bodyguard in war (not all lords are young boys who needed to win the loyalty of their vassals by creating a literal nobles retinue). Depending on rank, status, and wealth the guard could have a large portion of sworn swords serving in rotation (during peace). I mean it would probably only be a handful of guardsmen/men-at-arms since that is all that is needed, but they'd be there.

Actually a lot of Lannisters were heroic and chivalrous, as well as generous. Such as Tywin's father

He wasn't exactly heroic though He is like Lancel.

The Reynes are open and I would actually really like a Reyne player since they are a major force in this war. Robb Reyne is probably Daemon's biggest supporter.

Not the faction leader Bracken (granted we already have a player), or the three seated Lord Gormon? Or Costayne and Shawney who were prominent enough to have command of a flank at Redgrass? Or even Ball, who are an ancient house and supplied the finest general of the era?

The Reynes are nothing compared to the might and majesty of Lord Sunderland and the Three Sisters, everyone knows that.

Also I find it humorous that the Freys are not actually shitty people this time around. It will take some getting used too.

Well, to their credit, they aren't really any better or worse than a lot of other Houses. I mean the Starks have been ruthless and politically wise up until Eddard.

So make Haus Reyne gr8 again!

[Vladivostokava]

Okay thats good to know, I was going to make my house guard.
I have alot to do.

[New Communist and Socialist Unions]

How would one go about creating a house guard? I wanted to make a house guard to protect Lord Korben.. He's the last heir.. Kinda need him to be not dead.

You'd already have them. Generally speaking they would act as the garrison of the keep during peacetime, and as the lord's bodyguard in war (not all lords are young boys who needed to win the loyalty of their vassals by creating a literal nobles retinue). Depending on rank, status, and wealth the guard could have a large portion of sworn swords serving in rotation (during peace). I mean it would probably only be a handful of guardsmen/men-at-arms since that is all that is needed, but they'd be there.

Actually a lot of Lannisters were heroic and chivalrous, as well as generous. Such as Tywin's father

He wasn't exactly heroic though He is like Lancel.

The Reynes are open and I would actually really like a Reyne player since they are a major force in this war. Robb Reyne is probably Daemon's biggest supporter.

Not the faction leader Bracken (granted we already have a player), or the three seated Lord Gormon? Or Costayne and Shawney who were prominent enough to have command of a flank at Redgrass? Or even Ball, who are an ancient house and supplied the finest general of the era?

The Reynes are nothing compared to the might and majesty of Lord Sunderland and the Three Sisters, everyone knows that.

Also I find it humorous that the Freys are not actually shitty people this time around. It will take some getting used too.

Well, to their credit, they aren't really any better or worse than a lot of other Houses. I mean the Starks have been ruthless and politically wise up until Eddard.

What I'll try to attempt...

[New Granadeseret]

Finally finished up the Carons. I will most likely add apps for his wife, half-brother, and eldest children at some point this weekend.

This nigga can sing.

Edit: Also I find it humorous that the Freys are not actually shitty people this time around. It will take some getting used too.

To be fair, we've still got a status and influence-grubbing streak too us: just a tad less intense then during the book's period (Not having a backstabbing competition with your 50 + other perspective heirs going on where you have to try to please a honorless and deeply amoral patriarch and sabotage your brothers in hope of having any influence at all kind of takes the edge off) That, and Sanor and kin are incredibly more polite about the whole state of affairs then the blatantly sour Walder . Scheming to undercut another family's reputation? That's just par for the course, but the Seven forbid we serve them the meat before the salad like some unwashed barbarian

Anyway enough of my tyrants, Frey is Accepted

Thank you. I was actually going to write Franklyn, Emberlei, and Alessia's bios though; they aren't the most important characters (Except Alessia, who's ambitious and closer to an equal private decision maker in the relationship then Sanor would dare publicly admit), they are non-canon and so I felt needed to be fully fleshed out. Just so people know what they're working with.

The Crannogmen (Reeds) and the Freys have actually been enemies for years. It would be weird for the Freys to help them.

I hate the Freys. I didn't know he was a Frey.

True, I don't like them either. Hence one of the reasons I don't plan on helping. However, civilizing the Crannogs; if it could be done, would be a triumph of sorts, particularly if it means stealing the favor and commercial power of a vassal right out from under Reed's nose.

[Rodez]

Finally finished up the Carons. I will most likely add apps for his wife, half-brother, and eldest children at some point this weekend.

This nigga can sing.

Edit: Also I find it humorous that the Freys are not actually shitty people this time around. It will take some getting used too.

To be fair, we've still got a status and influence-grubbing streak too us: just a tad less intense then during the book's period (Not having a backstabbing competition with your 50 + other perspective heirs going on where you have to try to please a honorless and deeply amoral patriarch and sabotage your brothers in hope of having any influence at all kind of takes the edge off) That, and Sanor and kin are incredibly more polite about the whole state of affairs then the blatantly sour Walder . Scheming to undercut another family's reputation? That's just par for the course, but the Seven forbid we serve them the meat before the salad like some unwashed barbarian

Anyway enough of my tyrants, Frey is Accepted

Thank you. I was actually going to write Franklyn, Emberlei, and Alessia's bios though; they aren't the most important characters (Except Alessia, who's ambitious and closer to an equal private decision maker in the relationship then Sanor would dare publicly admit), they are non-canon and so I felt needed to be fully fleshed out. Just so people know what they're working with.

I hate the Freys. I didn't know he was a Frey.

True, I don't like them either. Hence one of the reasons I don't plan on helping. However, civilizing the Crannogs; if it could be done, would be a triumph of sorts, particularly if it means stealing the favor and commercial power of a vassal right out from under Reed's nose.

Yeah, I don't actually hate the Freys as a historical house. It's just that in my experience, people typically try to make the patriarch as slimy as Walder.

[Brotherhood Steel the 2nd]

Tagged for interest. Still reading over rules and info to see what House I will want to RP as.

[Warg the Immortal]

@Argentumurbem: Lol yeah, hes not really heroic, just the first Lannister I could think of who wasn't an ass

[Argentumurbem]

@Argentumurbem: Lol yeah, hes not really heroic, just the first Lannister I could think of who wasn't an ass

Aye, definitely someone you would want to be the only friend of, since you would reap some decent benefits.

[United Socialist Republics of Lupina]

I'm gonna reserve House Florent if one else has and have an app up soon

[The Valyria Empire]

I'm gonna reserve House Florent if one else has and have an app up soon

Reservation noted.

[Brotherhood Steel the 2nd]

Finally got this finished. As I am getting back into the RP scene here on NS, and my love for House Targaryen, I figured I settled with this character for the RP.

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Name: Maekar Targaryen
House: Targaryen
Age: 19 (Born 175 A.C)
Gender: Male
Titles: Prince of Summerhall, Ser
House Seat: Summerhall Palace
House Sigil:

Allegiance paid to: Daeron II Targaryen
Appearance (Picture appreciated):

Personality: Maekar is considered a harsh man, quick to judge and to condemn. Unlike his brother Baelor, he is not as charismatic and cannot make friends and allies as easily.
Skills: Capable Military Commander, Capable Fighter (Preferences to fight with a two-handed mace or hammer), Excellent Horse Rider, Excellent Hand-to-Hand Combatant
Weaponry (If any): Castle-Forged Two-Handed Black Steel Mace; with bits of Valyrian Steel forged into it.
Military Strength: 1,500
Biography (At least a well written Paragraph please): Maekar Targaryen is the fourth son of King Daeron II Targaryen and Mariah Martell, and was given the Targaryen seat of Summerhall, and is thus known as the Prince of Summerhall. Not expected to rule or vie for the Iron Throne, Maekar has spent his years training to become a better fighter and military commander to eventually make a name for himself and make his family proud. Stern and judgmental, few things tend to keep Maekar happy, save for his wife and his two sons at Summerhall. With rumblings throughout the Seven Kingdoms of a possible war in the future, Maekar knows that he needs to be ready defend his family and house to preserve the law and rule of Westeros for House Targaryen.
RP Example(s): A few of the RPs I have been in:

http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=292749
http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=263176
http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=280530
http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=190004

Notes: Dyanna Dayne (Age 18, Wife), Daeron Targaryen (Age 4, Eldest Son), Aerion Targaryen (Age 1, Second Son).

[Kulonia]

I am able to take control of castles from Non-player characters, correct?

[The Valyria Empire]

I am able to take control of castles from Non-player characters, correct?

If Roleplay taking the siege and don't steamroll yeah. Certain castles are much harder to take than others and depending on which side wins you might get to keep the land the take

[Danceria]

So, who currently has the more characters following them? House Blackfyre or the Loyalists?

[The Valyria Empire]

So, who currently has the more characters following them? House Blackfyre or the Loyalists?

I haven't checked. One moment

[Kulonia]

I am able to take control of castles from Non-player characters, correct?

If Roleplay taking the siege and don't steamroll yeah. Certain castles are much harder to take than others and depending on which side wins you might get to keep the land the take

Ok. I have a plan in mind. This basically confirms I can prepare a siege (Not on the capital. I have 400 men.)

[The Valyria Empire]

If Roleplay taking the siege and don't steamroll yeah. Certain castles are much harder to take than others and depending on which side wins you might get to keep the land the take

Ok. I have a plan in mind. This basically confirms I can prepare a siege (Not on the capital. I have 400 men.)

I can't really think what castle you could take with 400 men. Now if you had twenty goodmen that would be different

[Kulonia]

Ok. I have a plan in mind. This basically confirms I can prepare a siege (Not on the capital. I have 400 men.)

I can't really think what castle you could take with 400 men. Now if you had twenty goodmen that would be different

I have a plan. 400 men is all I would need.

[The Valyria Empire]

Finally got this finished. As I am getting back into the RP scene here on NS, and my love for House Targaryen, I figured I settled with this character for the RP.

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Name: Maekar Targaryen
House: Targaryen
Age: 19 (Born 175 A.C)
Gender: Male
Titles: Prince of Summerhall, Ser
House Seat: Summerhall Palace
House Sigil:

(Image)

Allegiance paid to: Daeron II Targaryen
Appearance (Picture appreciated):

(Image)

Personality: Maekar is considered a harsh man, quick to judge and to condemn. Unlike his brother Baelor, he is not as charismatic and cannot make friends and allies as easily.
Skills: Capable Military Commander, Capable Fighter (Preferences to fight with a two-handed mace or hammer), Excellent Horse Rider, Excellent Hand-to-Hand Combatant
Weaponry (If any): Castle-Forged Two-Handed Black Steel Mace; with bits of Valyrian Steel forged into it.
Military Strength: 1,500
Biography (At least a well written Paragraph please): Maekar Targaryen is the fourth son of King Daeron II Targaryen and Mariah Martell, and was given the Targaryen seat of Summerhall, and is thus known as the Prince of Summerhall. Not expected to rule or vie for the Iron Throne, Maekar has spent his years training to become a better fighter and military commander to eventually make a name for himself and make his family proud. Stern and judgmental, few things tend to keep Maekar happy, save for his wife and his two sons at Summerhall. With rumblings throughout the Seven Kingdoms of a possible war in the future, Maekar knows that he needs to be ready defend his family and house to preserve the law and rule of Westeros for House Targaryen.
RP Example(s): A few of the RPs I have been in:

http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=292749
http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=263176
http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=280530
http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=190004

Notes: Dyanna Dayne (Age 18, Wife), Daeron Targaryen (Age 4, Eldest Son), Aerion Targaryen (Age 1, Second Son).

Accepted, will add to roster.

[Brotherhood Steel the 2nd]

Finally got this finished. As I am getting back into the RP scene here on NS, and my love for House Targaryen, I figured I settled with this character for the RP.

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Name: Maekar Targaryen
House: Targaryen
Age: 19 (Born 175 A.C)
Gender: Male
Titles: Prince of Summerhall, Ser
House Seat: Summerhall Palace
House Sigil:

(Image)

Allegiance paid to: Daeron II Targaryen
Appearance (Picture appreciated):

(Image)

Personality: Maekar is considered a harsh man, quick to judge and to condemn. Unlike his brother Baelor, he is not as charismatic and cannot make friends and allies as easily.
Skills: Capable Military Commander, Capable Fighter (Preferences to fight with a two-handed mace or hammer), Excellent Horse Rider, Excellent Hand-to-Hand Combatant
Weaponry (If any): Castle-Forged Two-Handed Black Steel Mace; with bits of Valyrian Steel forged into it.
Military Strength: 1,500
Biography (At least a well written Paragraph please): Maekar Targaryen is the fourth son of King Daeron II Targaryen and Mariah Martell, and was given the Targaryen seat of Summerhall, and is thus known as the Prince of Summerhall. Not expected to rule or vie for the Iron Throne, Maekar has spent his years training to become a better fighter and military commander to eventually make a name for himself and make his family proud. Stern and judgmental, few things tend to keep Maekar happy, save for his wife and his two sons at Summerhall. With rumblings throughout the Seven Kingdoms of a possible war in the future, Maekar knows that he needs to be ready defend his family and house to preserve the law and rule of Westeros for House Targaryen.
RP Example(s): A few of the RPs I have been in:

http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=292749
http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=263176
http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=280530
http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=190004

Notes: Dyanna Dayne (Age 18, Wife), Daeron Targaryen (Age 4, Eldest Son), Aerion Targaryen (Age 1, Second Son).

Accepted, will add to roster.

Thank you. Now we get to see which side will win this war.

[Kulonia]

Prince Maekar

Wasn't Summerhall still called "Blackheart" around this time? Or did it change after Dance?

[Argentumurbem]

Prince Maekar

Wasn't Summerhall still called "Blackheart" around this time? Or did it change after Dance?

Nope ck2 mod pulled that from their arses. Don't quote me on it since I haven't played in a while but I think they made it House Toyne's seat? Name comes from a Toyne Captain-General of the Golden Company. Either way that just refers to the lordship, though it really should never have Summerhal as its "primary". It doesn't have nobles sworn to it.

Summerhal has always been Summerhal, a lightly fortified castle which was basically a glorified royal retreat. It saw some improvement following the First Rebellion but really its just a symbol of the degeneration of the chivalric virtues of Westeros.

[Brotherhood Steel the 2nd]

Prince Maekar

Wasn't Summerhall still called "Blackheart" around this time? Or did it change after Dance?

From what I read, it has always been called Summerhall.

[Kulonia]

Wasn't Summerhall still called "Blackheart" around this time? Or did it change after Dance?

From what I read, it has always been called Summerhall.

In a certain mod for a certain game, the castle is called Blackheart. I guess they got it wrong.