Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice & Fire [OOC] -Concluded-

[Kernan]

So when are we thinking of starting a IC?

[Kuhlfros]

Oh I know
Reserving House Dondarrion
Maybe I can prevent Beric from dying...maybe

[The Forsworn Knights]

House Name: House Marthart
House Sigil: Sigil
House Words: "We were, we are, we will be"
Allegiance Paid to: House Baratheon of King's landing
House Seat: Dewmire Palace, a castle on a Motte in the far outskirts of the Kingswood, surrounded by a single curtain wall around the perimeter, although there is evidence that Palisades has previously been placed in positions throughout the castle. On the map
Approx Number of military at command: The Marthart's of Dewmire are generally command at least 50 men during times of peace, and would likely be able to raise between 700 and 1000 total depending on the state of the territory. Over the years since Robert's Rebellion the Martharts have been able to raise enough spears, swords, crossbows, and other such weapons and used scraps of light armor to properly equip around 100 soldiers in a hurry, and partially provide equipment for a further hundred of the levy, while others will either provide their own equipment, or loot it from corpses. Additionally, most households keep at least a basic spear on hand to fend off any outlaws that may be roaming the area. That being said, the forces of the settlements surrounding Dewmire are only ever really raised in times of war (With occasional reenforcements when members of the Royal Family are in the Kingswood), and the usual garrison mainly exists to protect members of House Marthart and to uphold the King's Peace within the region surrounding the Kingswood.
History of the House (At least two well written paragraphs please): The Marthart family initially became considered a noble house when its founder was knighted in 219 AC for his acts of heroism on the side of the Targaryens in The Third Blackfyre Rebellion, seizing the masterwork greatsword of an officer serving the Blackfyres as loot after he cut down the commander. This knight would serve the Targaryen family faithfully for a further fifteen years before he died of poor health, leaving his sword and name to his second son. That son would live until 247, leaving his child of an heir- Morgryn to take up the Marthart name. As a young knight of decent skill and a plotter of great ability, Morgryn sat in the backround of several events at King Aerys's court, taking distaste in the shadowy events surrounding the Tragedy at Summerhall and, in private, commenting on how he could never have made such a foolish mistake as to try to hatch several dragon eggs without proper study.
Morgryn continued to serve as one of many landless nobles acting as Courtiers in Aerys's court, Morgryn served as the commander of a small troop of Targaryen soldiers in the War of The Ninepenny Kings, being visibly scarred in the torso after being stabbed three times with a dagger and then thrown to the ground by Blackfyre soldiers.

Morgryn would later vocally support the Lannisters in the Reyne-Tarbeck rebellion against the rule of Tytos Lannister, and in particular praise Tywin's tactical ability to completely and utterly crush the rebels. Morgryn's son and heir, Adrian, would be born in 275. Some time between 275 and 279 the Martharts became subject to the loss of their master's favor as Aerys's descent into madness began, leading them to fade deeper into the backround. Morgryn would dissapear from King's Landing about a month into Robert's Rebellion, joining Robert Baratheon's army and serving valiantly against his former masters in an attempt to curry favor with the new regime, while Adrian was sent at the age of 7 to be educated in Vale of Arryn, the home of the best Cavalry in Westeros, and a rebel stronghold where the boy would be safe from the wrath of the Targaryens. After the final days of Robert's Rebellion came to a close, Morgryn was granted an estate in the outskirts of the Kingswood for his service, with his duties being to serve the realm well and to suppress any brigands that rose in the Kingswood, with his son, Adrian, being his heir.

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Name: Lord Morgryn Marthart
House: House Marthart
Age: 50
Gender: Male
Titles: Lord of Dewmire Palace, Lord of Dewmire Hold, Lord of House Marthart, Ser/Knight.
House Seat: Dewmire Palace
House Sigil: Marthart Sigil
Allegiance paid to: King Robert Baratheon of the Seven Kingdoms of the Iron Throne (House Baratheon of King's Landing).
Appearance: Morgryn
Personality: Morgryn is a brutal man, prone to acts of cruelty and violence unto any criminals his men catch in the Kingswood, and he is known for supporting the use of any dirty tricks needed to finish the objective. That being said, he seems to truly love his family, and have a sense of duty that binds him to the king, provided his family is not at risk of falling under the axe. Morgryn has been noted to be rude and commanding with his household staff, although he has clearly gained the respect and admiration of his household guard. Morgryn is, in short, a cruel, calculating man who isnt afraid to get his hands dirty, while simultaneously showing kindness and honor to those who please him.
Skills: Retired Knight of decent skill, master of diplomacy and intrigue,
Weaponry: Morgryn generally carries a long-bladed dagger, however he will use a longsword of fine quality when travelling or when expecting a fight. He also has the family's castle-forged greatsword passed down from the founder of the dynasty (Ordinary steel, its just an expensive two-hander that their ancestor wielded), although the weapon is kept secure in the family vault until the time that a man of the Marthart family must take up arms for war, or, much like the Stark greatsword Ice, when an important ceremony involving the sword occurs.
Military Strength: Between 700-1000, depending on the conditions of Dewmire Hold.
Biography: (At least two well written paragraphs please): Morgryn to take up the Marthart name in 247 as a child, and would be educated by an impoverished hedge knight and a septon until he reached the age of seventeen. As a young knight of decent skill and a plotter of great ability, Morgryn sat in the backround of several events at King Aerys's court, taking distaste in the shadowy events surrounding the Tragedy at Summerhall and, in private, commenting on how he could never have made such a foolish mistake as to try to hatch several dragon eggs without proper study. Morgryn continued to serve as one of many landless nobles acting as Courtiers in Aerys's court, Morgryn served as the commander of a small troop of Targaryen soldiers in the War of The Ninepenny Kings, being visibly scarred in the torso after being stabbed three times with a dagger and then thrown to the ground by Blackfyre soldiers.

Morgryn would later vocally support the Lannisters in the Reyne-Tarbeck rebellion against the rule of Tytos Lannister, and in particular praise Tywin's tactical ability to completely and utterly crush the rebels. Morgryn's son and heir, Adrian, would be born in 275. Some time between 275 and 279 the Martharts became subject to the loss of their master's favor as Aerys's descent into madness began, leading them to fade deeper into the backround. Morgryn would dissapear from King's Landing about a month into Robert's Rebellion, joining Robert Baratheon's army and serving valiantly against his former masters in an attempt to curry favor with the new regime, while Adrian was sent at the age of 7 to be educated in Vale of Arryn, the home of the best Cavalry in Westeros, and a rebel stronghold where the boy would be safe from the wrath of the Targaryens. After the final days of Robert's Rebellion came to a close, Morgryn was granted an estate in the outskirts of the Kingswood for his service, with his duties being to serve the realm well and to suppress any brigands that rose in the Kingswood, with his son, Adrian, being his heir.
RP Example: You already know me from previous GoT RP's, although I can probably drum something up if you need me to.
Notes: His Wife, Elena. His two daughters, Ana (17), and Emma (19). His council and citizens of Dewmire. His son, Adrian, will be apped separately. Additionally a second son, named Alek, will act as a free son.[/spoiler]

[Great Franconia and Verana]

Oberyn will be at the Hands Tourney, any idea how good of a jouster he is? I know his primary skill is at melee combat, so he will likely place highly in the Melee, but all I can find about his jousting is that he defeated, but crippled, Willas Tyrell, and has been unhorsed by Rhaegar Targaryen.

[Warg the Immortal]

Oberyn will be at the Hands Tourney, any idea how good of a jouster he is? I know his primary skill is at melee combat, so he will likely place highly in the Melee, but all I can find about his jousting is that he defeated, but crippled, Willas Tyrell, and has been unhorsed by Rhaegar Targaryen.

Based on the fact that both Loras and Garlan as very good I would say wills was at least skilled. Rhaegar was supposed to be an exceptional jouster so I guess Oberyn is any where between skilled and excellent. Based on his preference for a spear I'd say he's probably nearer to excellent than skilled

[The Novakian Empire]

Unhorsing a tyrell in itself is a pretty big accomplishment, and rhaegar was known to be a pretty damn good tourney knight.
I'd put oberyn in the higher ranks of tourney knights, but closer to average than to legendary.

[Warg the Immortal]

I'm making a bracket and a list of participants for the joust since that will likely be one of the earliest events in the IC. Using am mix of the canon participants and non-canon participants. If you'd like a character to be added please say so in the OOC.

Canon Participants:
Jory Cassel
Lothor Brune
Ser Horas Redwyne
Ser Meryn Trant
Harwin of Winterfell
Ser Balon Swann
Alyn of Winterfell
Ser Jaime Lannister
Ser Andar Royce
Lord Bryce Caron
Ser Barristan Selmy
Ser Gregor Clegane
Ser Hugh of the Vale
Sandor Clegane
Lord Renly Baratheon
Lord Beric Dondarrion
Thoros of Myr
Ser Aron Santagar
Lord Jason Mallister
Ser Robar Royce
Ser Loras Tyrell
Patrek Mallister
Ser Hosteen Frey
Ser Danwell Frey
Ser Theo Frey
Ser Perwyn Frey
Ser Emmon Frey
Martyn Rivers
Ser Hobber Redwyne
Lord Yohn Royce
Joss Stilwood
Ser Medrick Mertyn*
Ser Forley Prester*
Ser Marq Piper*
Ser Justin Massey*
Ser Addam Marbrand*
Ser Merlon Crakehall*
Ser Hubard Rambton*
Ser Wilbert Wyl*

Non-Canon Participants:
Ser Niall Brude
Ser Robert Snow
Willam Brude
Jon Brude
Prince Oberyn Martell
Lord Caleb Novakai
Harkin Blacklocke IV
Brunn Blacklocke
Ser Adrian Marthart
Lord Damien Branwell
Ser Jon Elmhart

*=These houses were listed as attending but these knights were not named specifically

[The Novakian Empire]

Add caleb, please. He'll be going to the hands tourney, since he can trust his castellan to fend off raids.

[Vladivostokava]

Harkin III, Harkin IV, Brunn Blacklocke(s) and maybe even Grenn, Bronn and Gregor Forrester(s) would like to join in.

[Vladivostokava]

The Blacklockes pride themselves on combat with the short sword and spear. The Blacklocke branch of Forresters are also skilled swordsmen.

The Blacklockes do not only have the blood of crannogmen but also Northerner and southern blood in them as well. So they are about average height. Brunn is a massive boy though. I am working on apps now.

[Great Franconia and Verana]

I'm making a bracket and a list of participants for the joust since that will likely be one of the earliest events in the IC. Using am mix of the canon participants and non-canon participants. If you'd like a character to be added please say so in the OOC.

Canon Participants:
Jory Cassel
Lothor Brune
Ser Horas Redwyne
Ser Meryn Trant
Harwin of Winterfell
Ser Balon Swann
Alyn of Winterfell
Ser Jaime Lannister
Ser Andar Royce
Lord Bryce Caron
Ser Barristan Selmy
Ser Gregor Clegane
Ser Hugh of the Vale
Sandor Clegane
Renly Baratheon
Lord Beric Dondarrion
Thoros of Myr
Ser Aron Santagar
Lord Jason Mallister
Ser Robar Royce
Ser Loras Tyrell
Patrek Mallister
Ser Hosteen Frey
Ser Danwell Frey
Ser Theo Frey
Ser Perwyn Frey
Ser Emmon Frey
Martyn Rivers
Ser Hobber Redwyne
Lord Yohn Royce
Joss Stilwood
Ser Medrick Mertyn*
Ser Forley Prester*
Ser Marq Piper*
Ser Justin Massey*
Ser Addam Marbrand*
Ser Merlon Crakehall*
Ser Hubard Rambton*
Ser Wilbert Wyl*

Non-Canon Participants:
Ser Niall Brude
Ser Robert Snow
Willam Brude
Jon Brude
Prince Oberyn Martell

*=These houses were listed as attending but these knights were not named specifically

Interesting list, looking forward to the IC.

[Warg the Immortal]

The Blacklockes pride themselves on combat with the short sword and spear. The Blacklocke branch of Forresters are also skilled swordsmen.

The Blacklockes do not only have the blood of crannogmen but also Northerner and southern blood in them as well. So they are about average height. Brunn is a massive boy though. I am working on apps now.

Don't really need apps for each individual, can just describe them during IC. Also, I may point out, crannogmen are not know for their horsemanship skills, and this is for the joust, not the melee

[Vladivostokava]

The Blacklockes pride themselves on combat with the short sword and spear. The Blacklocke branch of Forresters are also skilled swordsmen.

The Blacklockes do not only have the blood of crannogmen but also Northerner and southern blood in them as well. So they are about average height. Brunn is a massive boy though. I am working on apps now.

Don't really need apps for each individual, can just describe them during IC. Also, I may point out, crannogmen are not know for their horsemanship skills, and this is for the joust, not the melee

OHHHH yea.... None of my men can ride.... In that case maybe only the forrester side of the family will show up. Maybe Ill have someone watch but not participate..

[Warg the Immortal]

Don't really need apps for each individual, can just describe them during IC. Also, I may point out, crannogmen are not know for their horsemanship skills, and this is for the joust, not the melee

OHHHH yea.... None of my men can ride....

It's likely the lords would still own atleast one or two horses. Should I keep them in or do you want to hold off til I make the melee list following the joust

[Vladivostokava]

OHHHH yea.... None of my men can ride....

It's likely the lords would still own atleast one or two horses. Should I keep them in or do you want to hold off til I make the melee list following the joust

Harkin III has only left Blackreach once in his life. His sons are a little more traveled. I don't know if Harkin III would have a horse but his sons might. but still we are no champions on horseback. It would only end in a little crannogmen being thrown on his ass. Maybe I should wait till the melee. When will that be?

[Warg the Immortal]

It's likely the lords would still own atleast one or two horses. Should I keep them in or do you want to hold off til I make the melee list following the joust

Harkin III has only left Blackreach once in his life. His sons are a little more traveled. I don't know if Harkin III would have a horse but his sons might. but still we are no champions on horseback. It would only end in a little crannogmen being thrown on his ass. Maybe I should wait till the melee. When will that be?

It'll follow the joust. It'll probably be the quickest of the three events since it's done as one big skirmish. After that is the archery contest. Should I just keep Harkin IV and Brunn in the joust then?

[Vladivostokava]

Harkin III has only left Blackreach once in his life. His sons are a little more traveled. I don't know if Harkin III would have a horse but his sons might. but still we are no champions on horseback. It would only end in a little crannogmen being thrown on his ass. Maybe I should wait till the melee. When will that be?

It'll follow the joust. It'll probably be the quickest of the three events since it's done as one big skirmish. After that is the archery contest. Should I just keep Harkin IV and Brunn in the joust then?

Yea sure. Brunn is a big boy he will take a hit even if he misses.
Actually.. Archery won't be to bad for us. That will likely be one of our best events.

[Warg the Immortal]

It'll follow the joust. It'll probably be the quickest of the three events since it's done as one big skirmish. After that is the archery contest. Should I just keep Harkin IV and Brunn in the joust then?

Yea sure. Brunn is a big boy he will take a hit even if he misses.
Actually.. Archery won't be to bad for us. That will likely be one of our best events.

Gotcha, roster updated

[Vladivostokava]

I foresee the Blacklockes ranking Low in the Joust... Maybe Brunn has a bit of a chance.

In the Melee we are quick on our feet, so maybe upper middle ranking.

Archery we definitely have a shot at a higher rank though.

[Vladivostokava]

Lord Blacklocke of Blackreach

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Name: Harkin III Blacklocke
House: Blacklocke
Age: 36
Gender: Male
Titles: Lord of Blackreach
House Seat: Blackreach, Located in the southern part of the Neck on the coast.
House Sigil:

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Allegiance paid to: Starks of Winterfell, Reeds of the Neck
Appearance (Picture appreciated): Brown hair, Brown eyes, 5'4" 143lbs
Personality: Strong, Quiet, Honorable Dark. Years of seclusion in Blackreach has made Harkin very detached and almost unstable.
Skills: Great Hunter, Swordsmen
Weaponry): 1 handed long sword (Longclaw)
Military Strength: 880 men
Biography: Lord Harkin III Blacklocke was born in year 258 to his parents Lord Rohan Blacklocke and Nyla Forrester. Harkin grew up in Blackreach and has only left once in his life to marry his wife. Most of Harkis days ruling have been spent developing what his people had. For a hundred years his family had been slowly developing trade routes with other houses and using children to develope marriage alliances.

In the days of The mad king, Harkin was still a boy under his father Rohan Blacklocke. His father openly spoke out against the Mad king, the swamps protected them. In the days of Roberts rebellion his father supported the new Lord of Winterfell, Eddard Stark, as he rose the banners of the North. But still they remained in there swamps. In the days of the Greyjoy rebellion as the armies of many nations descended on their neighbors, the Blacklockes still remained in their swamps. But this was no surprise to anyone, after all they were crannogmen. Men of the swamp who preferred the company of frogs and lizard lions over that of men.

Years of seclusion in the dark halls of Blackreach has not been kind to Harkin. But he was still self aware of his own destruction, sending his sons and heirs to live with the Forresters and the Reeds to keep them from seeing him in his current state. He would not have the same hermit illness befall them.

RP Example: Rome: Iron and Rust, Symphony of Gunfire

Notes: Has a deep seeded alliance with Blackwooods, Forresters and Reeds. He has other marriage alliances with Umber, Blackmyre and Hornwood.

(Wife) Lady Arika (Blackwood) Blacklocke, Maester Fredrik Janis, Commander Gregor Forrester (Guard Commander) Heir Harkin IV Blacklocke.

[New Minahasa]

Is it possible to apply for a wildling clan and possibly try to fight other clans for the title King-Beyond-the-Wall?

[Great Franconia and Verana]

Harkin III has only left Blackreach once in his life. His sons are a little more traveled. I don't know if Harkin III would have a horse but his sons might. but still we are no champions on horseback. It would only end in a little crannogmen being thrown on his ass. Maybe I should wait till the melee. When will that be?

It'll follow the joust. It'll probably be the quickest of the three events since it's done as one big skirmish. After that is the archery contest. Should I just keep Harkin IV and Brunn in the joust then?

Of all the events, Oberyn will likely do best in the melee.

[The Novakian Empire]

Is it possible to apply for a wildling clan and possibly try to fight other clans for the title King-Beyond-the-Wall?

You'd be pretty much alone, and it'd also be pretty unlikely for you to actually take the title, considering your opposition.

[New Minahasa]

Is it possible to apply for a wildling clan and possibly try to fight other clans for the title King-Beyond-the-Wall?

You'd be pretty much alone, and it'd also be pretty unlikely for you to actually take the title, considering your opposition.

With enough time, luck, and strategy, I could subjugate or ally other clans to join me and defeat the rest. And why not allow people to play a noble house and a wildling clan at the same time? That way there could be some activity Beyond the Wall.

[The Novakian Empire]

You'd be pretty much alone, and it'd also be pretty unlikely for you to actually take the title, considering your opposition.

With enough time, luck, and strategy, I could subjugate or ally other clans to join me and defeat the rest. And why not allow people to play a noble house and a wildling clan at the same time? That way there could be some activity Beyond the Wall.

You overestimate yourself, mina.