Game of Thrones: Downfall (OOC/Signups)

[Great Franconia and Verana]

Game of Thrones: Downfall

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Plot

The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, united by the Fire and Blood of House Targaryen. For 300 years they have ruled from Kings Landing, striking down all challengers, from the Blackfyre pretenders to their rival houses. Always under the strong, firm hand of a Targaryen King. Not any longer. Aerys II Targaryen, the "The Mad King," has sat on the Iron throne for some 20 years, allowing the realm to fall into a state of disrepair, and weakness. Vassals fight vassals and men call for blood.

The King's noble son, Prince Rhaegar, distrusted by his father for his popularity, yet respected across the Kingdoms for his skill in battle and his honour, has taken Lyanna Stark, only child of Lord Paramount Rickard Stark of the North, and spirited her away in a mad act of love. In response, Lord Rickard and his son and her Brandon, arrive at the capital of Kings Landing, to solve the crisis. Arrested by the Mad King, both were executed, and the heads of the younger Starks called for.

Now, Robert Baratheon, Lord of Storm's End and betrothed of Lyanna, and Eddard Stark, the new Lord of Winterfell, along with their mentor, Jon Arryn of the Vale, have called their banners, and risen in rebellion against the Crown's tyranny. As the winds of war sweep across Westeros, the smallest of people can change the tide of war, and the fate of the Seven Kingdoms. Will it be you?

Introduction

Hello everyone, and welcome to Game of Thrones: Downfall, my latest attempt at RP creation.

We will be exploring the the magical world of A Song of Ice and Fire, and changing the course of Westerosi history as we know it. Beginning just days after the start of Robert's Rebellion, some 15 years before the start of the TV Series, this RP will be a character driven affair, with significant political and faction based gameplay.

There are a few Rules to follow:

Rules
1) The OP and Co-ops are Gods, their word is law.
2) This is a fantasy RP but try and be realistic. Travel time, combat, and politicking are all important, dont go too crazy
3) No god modding, metagaming etc.
4) This is going to be a freeform RP, time will vary between posts.
5) This will be an RP based on character development and progression, do not expect storylines to develop for you, make your own and involve other players. If you are stuck with nothing to do, OP/CO-OP will give your a task or an idea.
6) Keep the Lore restricted to A Song of Ice and Fire material only
7) Have FUN

And now we move on to the character creation stage.
You may make your own house, however, they will be subject to stringent review, and canon houses are preferred. A new house may invent a new castle, but will not be able to take over lands or titles from a canon house. Your application will not be accepted until all fields are filled out.

App:
Name:
House:
Age:
Gender:
Titles:
House:
House Seat:
House Sigil:
Allegiance paid to: (Eg. Bolton's to Starks, Starks to Targaryens)
Appearance (Picture appreciated):
Personality:
Skills: (eg. Robert Baratheon would be a great warrior, Jon Arryn a great administrator, Varys a great spymaster)
Weaponry (If any):
Military Strength (How many men can your lands call upon, eg. The Reach could likely muster 100,000 men.):
Biography (At least a well written Paragraph please):
RP Example:
Notes: (Please put here any ancillary characters you will likely play as, for example, Tywin Lannister would probably control Jaime, Hoster Tully would also control Brynden Tully, Rabert and Stannis etc etc. Keep in mind your ancillary characters can still be apped by other nations.)

App:
House Name:
House Sigil (Image appreciated)
House Words:
Allegiance Paid to:
House Seat (Map location required, picture of Castle/town appreciated)
Approx Number of military at command:
History of the House (At least two well written paragraphs please):

Final Notes

Thanks everyone for reading, I'm no good at OP making but I hope you have the time to drop an APP.
Some useful sites for character creation and A Song of Ice and Fire knowledge are below.
A Wiki of Ice and Fire - http://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/Main_Page
Westeros Map - https://thecreatorsproject-images.vice. ... b3628a.jpg

Also, for the Lords Paramount, we do have some numbers troop wise.
The North - 45,000 troops
The Vale- 45,000, ~ 30 ships
The Riverlands- 45,000
The Westerlands- 55,000 troops, ~ 70 ships
The Crownlands - 15,000, ~ 100 ships
The Stormlands - 30,000
The Reach - Between 80,000-100,000, ~ 200 ships
The Iron Islands - 15,000, ~ 400 ships
Dorne - 25,000

Roster
House Tully- GF&V
House Targaryen (Of Kings Landing)- Jhet
House Targaryen (Of Dragonstone)- The Valyria Empire
House Baratheon- Yaana Nore
House Tyrell- Warg the Immortal
House Tarly- United Kolumbia
House Lannister- Rhinocera
House Whent- Of the Quendi
Reserved
House Greyjoy

[Rhinocera]

If I can reserve the westerlands, I'll have an app up for Tywin and House Lannister tonight.

[New Granadeseret]

May I reserve Stannis Baratheon and the "defensive" portion of the Stormland's host? I'm not really confident im the best person to play Robert and his conquering army, but handling the logistics, some diplomacy and defence of Storm's End (and navy?) are well within my ability.

Of course, if you want all the Baratheons to be played together I fully understand.

[Great Franconia and Verana]

May I reserve Stannis Baratheon and the "defensive" portion of the Stormland's host? I'm not really confident im the best person to play Robert and his conquering army, but handling the logistics, some diplomacy and defence of Storm's End (and navy?) are well within my ability.

Of course, if you want all the Baratheons to be played together I fully understand.

That should be fine, Robert starts the RP in the Vale in any case. I would recommend you and the eventual Robert character keep in close contact.

[Great Franconia and Verana]

Name: Hoster Tully
House: House Tully
Age:46
Gender: Male
Titles: Lord Paramount of the Trident, Lord of Riverrun
House Seat:

House Sigil:

Allegiance paid to: House Targaryen of Kings Landing
Appearance:

Personality: Sharp, pragmatic, and loyal, with a deep love of his family, and his people, a tough soldier, and an energetic, engaged leader.
Skills: An excellent diplomat and politician, Hoster is well known to be a dutiful, and diligent overlord, with a strong administrative sense, and keen eyes for opportunity. While he is a tough soldier, and no pushover on the battlefield, he is largely overshadowed by his brother Brynden in this regard.
Military Strength: The Riverlands could muster some 45,000 troops, with 20,000 readily available with short notice,
Biography: Hoster Tully served in the War of the Ninepenny Kings, making friends with Petyr Baelish's father, which led to Peytr being fostered at Riverrun. During the War, Hoster distinguished himself as a calm and calculating commander, hardly a martial prodigy but cautious and competent. His Brother Brynden won acclaim for his part in the war as well, and his skill in arms and nose for tactics made the Tully's once more a house to be reckoned with. Hoster tried to betroth his war hero brother, Brynden, to Bethany Redwyne, but Brynden would have none of it. This began a decades-long feud between the two. Hoster's wife, Minisa Whent, gave birth to four sons and two daughters, though only Catelyn, Lysa, and Edmure survived infancy. Minisa died in childbirth with her fourth son, who also died shortly after. Minisa's death deeply saddened Hoster, who never fully recovered. Marriage continued to be a theme of Riverrun when Hoster once invited Arianne Martell to meet Edmure, but the offer was declined by her father, Doran Martell, Prince of Dorne, and forbade his younger daughter, Lysa, from marrying Petyr Baelish. On the eve of Robert's Rebellion, Hoster's elder daughter, Catelyn, was engaged to Brandon Stark, the heir to Winterfell. Hoster's primary goal is to keep the people of the Riverlands, and his family safe, and wants any form of conflict to end as swiftly and painlessly as possible, with as little disruption to the realm as can be achieved.
Notes: Brynden Tully (40), Catelyn Tully (18), Lysa Tully (16), Edmure Tully (14)

[The Valyria Empire]

Reserve the Golden Company and House Blackfyre. If this is not allowed then I would like to take Rhaegar, his three Tower of Joy Kingsguard memebers and possible a non canon Targaryen character?

[Great Franconia and Verana]

Reserve the Golden Company and House Blackfyre. If this is not allowed then I would like to take Rhaegar, his three Tower of Joy Kingsguard memebers and possible a non canon Targaryen character?

I would prefer the latter, after the Rebellion is decided one way or another would likely be a better time for a Blackfyre Character.

I dont see an issue creating a minor Targaryen character, so long as it is a minor relative, or bastard or something.

[Danceria]

Tag

[Warg the Immortal]

reserve tyrell, should have an app up tonight or tomorrow

[Great Franconia and Verana]

reserve tyrell, should have an app up tonight or tomorrow

Gotcha, reserved.

[Warg the Immortal]

reserve tyrell, should have an app up tonight or tomorrow

Gotcha, reserved.

Are we allowed to make custom characters within canon houses?

[Great Franconia and Verana]

Gotcha, reserved.

Are we allowed to make custom characters within canon houses?

I would allow it, so long as such character is not an integral person within the House.
A distant relative or bastard would probably be best.

[Danceria]

Are we allowed to make custom characters within canon houses?

I would allow it, so long as such character is not an integral person within the House.
A distant relative or bastard would probably be best.

Yey.

[Warg the Immortal]

Name: Mace Tyrell
House: Tyrell
Age: 26 (b. 256 AC)
Gender: Male
Titles: Lord Paramount of the Reach, Lord of Highgarden, Defender of the Marches, High Marshal of the Reach, Warden of the South
House: Tyrell
House Seat: Highgarden
House Sigil:

Allegiance paid to: Targaryens
Appearance (Picture appreciated):

Mace is strong and handsome with the thick brown hair common to Tyrells. He is clean shaven with a strong jawline.
Personality: Mace is ambitious and charismatic, but lacks the ability to achieve his goals. He is, however, good at delegating, and often places those more equipped to deal with situations in charge. He is a very proud, as well as very jovial in his disposition. Mace has a jovial disposition and enjoys social situations, such as feasts.
Skills: Though he has been trained in arms and tactics, Mace believes himself much more proficient of a warrior and leader than he is. He is good at delegating, and surrounds himself with people much more capable than himself, such as his mother, uncle and various advisors and generals.
Weaponry: Castle Forged Steel Sword
Military Strength: 100,000
Biography: Mace Tyrell is the eldest son of Lord Paramount Luthor Tyrell, and Lady Olenna Redwyne. Short years ago his father, Luthor, rode off a cliff while hawking, leaving him to inherit his position as Lord Paramount of the Reach. Despite his young age he has managed to maintain good relations with his vassals thanks to his genial disposition and ability to delegate. Mace has been aided in administration of his domain by his uncle and seneschal, Garth 'the Gross' as well as his mother, whose cunning and sharp tongue has earned her the moniker 'Queen of Thorns'. He maintains especially strong alliances with his strongest vassals, the Hightowers, through his marriage to Alerie Hightower, his uncle Moryn serving as Lord Commander of Oldtown's City Watch and his uncle Gormon serving as a Maester of the Citadel.

With the start of Robert's Rebellion, following the kidnapping of Lyanna Stark, Mace has remained loyal to the crown and King Aerys. However, his primary loyalty is to Prince Rhaegar, as he believes he will be a better king than either the mad Aerys or the mercurial Robert, and hopes that the heir will remember the Reach's loyalty to the Crown following the war.
RP Example: Game of Thrones: AFeast for Crows
Notes:

Lady Alerie Hightower (25), Willas Tyrell (12), Garlan Tyrell (5), Loras Tyrell (1), *Ser Greydon Tyrell (23), Lady Olenna Redwyne (54), Lady Janna Tyrell (16), Maester Gormon Tyrell (51), Lord Seneschal Garth "the Gross" Tyrell (46), Lord Commander of the Oldtown Watch Moryn Tyrell (39), Sers Garse and Garrett Flowers (20), Ser Luthor Tyrell (20), Leo Tyrell (12), Theodore Tyrell (10), Lady Olene Tyrell (8), Medwick Tyrell (7), *Galladon Flowers (16)

Captain-of-the-Guard Igon Vyrwel (27), Master-at-Arms Ser Vortimer Crane (30), Septa Nysterica (19), Ser Willam Wythers (24), Maester Lomys (45)

*=Custom Characters

Name: Greydon Tyrell
House: Tyrell
Age: 23 (b. 259)
Gender: Male
Titles: Ser, Captain of Mace's Personal Guard
House: Tyrell
House Seat: Highgarden
House Sigil: Tyrell Sigil
Allegiance paid to: Tyrells to Targaryens
Appearance (Picture appreciated): Ser Greydon Tyrell
Personality: Greydon is chivalrous and cheerful, with a love of food, fighting and drink. He is, however, very competitive and proud, which can often lead to him taking unnecessary risks.
Skills: Decent swordsmen and rider, level-headed commander (though unexperienced), poor administrator
Weaponry: Castle Forged Steel Sword
Military Strength: Himself and several guards
Biography: Greydon Tyrell is the second born son of Luthor Tyrell and Olenna Tyrell. Unlike his brother he was not raised at Highgarden, and was instead fostered at Oldtown under the Hihgtowers. He was knighted at the age of seventeen and at eighteen he returned to Highgarden and has since served under his brother as captain of his personal guard.
RP Example: SEE ABOVE
Notes: Galladon Flowers (16)

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Name: Galladon Flowers
House: Tyrell
Age: 16 (b. 266)
Gender: Male
Titles:
House: Tyrell
House Seat: Highgarden
House Sigil: Tyrell Sigil
Allegiance paid to: Tyrells to Targaryens
Appearance (Picture appreciated): Galladon Flowers
Personality: Galladon is chivalrous, but not very outspoken. He is ambitious, but often lets his fear of failure stand in the way of achieving his goals. He does not enjoy feasts, but is often forced to attend them by his cousin, Greydon.
Skills: Middling swordsmen, Fair rider, poor administrator, poor leader
Weaponry: Castle Forged Steel Sword
Military Strength: Himself
Biography: Galladon is the youngest son of Lord Seneschal Garth 'the Gross' Tyrell. His mother was a scullery maid from Morne, in the Stormlands who worked in Highgarden. She named him after the famous knight, Galladon of Morne. His elder brothers, Garse and Garrett, had been born from a branch member of house Florent, and would often tease him of his lowborn heritage. However, Galladon, did not suffer from the prominent ears that the Florents are known for, but did inherit the blonde hair of his mother, making him stand out from his father and siblings.

He served as a page at Highgarden in his childhood, and was eventually taken as a squire by his cousin, Ser Greydon Tyrell. He hoped to one day become a strong swordsmen, with dreams of one day serving in the Kingsgaurd. Unfortunately, his father is currently entertaining the idea of sending him to the citadel, the though of which he dislikes enormously.
RP Example: SEE ABOVE
Notes: Galladon Flowers (16)

[The Valyria Empire]

Reserve the Golden Company and House Blackfyre. If this is not allowed then I would like to take Rhaegar, his three Tower of Joy Kingsguard memebers and possible a non canon Targaryen character?

I would prefer the latter, after the Rebellion is decided one way or another would likely be a better time for a Blackfyre Character.

I dont see an issue creating a minor Targaryen character, so long as it is a minor relative, or bastard or something.

Sounds good, Rhaegar and his Kingsguard it is. The extra character will just be a cousin, and be Rhaegar's squire.

The non canon character will be the son of Duncan the Small and Jenny of Oldstones. Sine he gave up the Throne for Jenny, this makes the character not in the line of succession as Duncan was passed over.

[Great Franconia and Verana]

I would prefer the latter, after the Rebellion is decided one way or another would likely be a better time for a Blackfyre Character.

I dont see an issue creating a minor Targaryen character, so long as it is a minor relative, or bastard or something.

Sounds good, Rhaegar and his Kingsguard it is. The extra character will just be a cousin, and be Rhaegar's squire.

The non canon character will be the son of Duncan the Small and Jenny of Oldstones. Sine he gave up the Throne for Jenny, this makes the character not in the line of succession as Duncan was passed over.

Sounds like an interesting character, I look forward to seeing it.

[Rhinocera]

Name: Tywin Lannister
House: House Lannister
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Titles: Lord of Casterly Rock, Warden of the West, Shield of Lannisport
House: House Lannister
House Seat: Casterly Rock
House Sigil:
Allegiance paid to: (Eg. Bolton's to Starks, Starks to Targaryens) Targaryens (as of now)
Appearance (Picture appreciated): Personality:
Skills: (eg. Robert Baratheon would be a great warrior, Jon Arryn a great administrator, Varys a great spymaster)
Weaponry (If any):
Military Strength (How many men can your lands call upon, eg. The Reach could likely muster 100,000 men.): 55,000 men
Biography (At least a well written Paragraph please):
RP Example:
Notes: Kevan Lannister, Tygett Lannister, Gerion Lannister, Jaime Lannister, Cersei Lannister, Jaimie Lannister, Stafford Lannister, Gregor Clegane, Amory Lorch, among others...

[Yaana Noore]

This is more my thing. I find myself able to write a lot easier in the later ASOIAF periods, especially when there are canon characters I can portray.

Going based on story it seems crucial someone is Robert, and as New Granadeseret is playing Stannis and the Stormlands army, perhaps I can play Robert as well as Jon Arryn?

[Great Franconia and Verana]

This is more my thing. I find myself able to write a lot easier in the later ASOIAF periods, especially when there are canon characters I can portray.

Going based on story it seems crucial someone is Robert, and as New Granadeseret is playing Stannis and the Stormlands army, perhaps I can play Robert as well as Jon Arryn?

Yes both are available

[The Valyria Empire]

This is more my thing. I find myself able to write a lot easier in the later ASOIAF periods, especially when there are canon characters I can portray.

Going based on story it seems crucial someone is Robert, and as New Granadeseret is playing Stannis and the Stormlands army, perhaps I can play Robert as well as Jon Arryn?

OH thank goodness. One of my favorite Game of Thrones RPers will be playing as Robert. I was worried we'd get a wild card as Robert.

[Great Franconia and Verana]

This is more my thing. I find myself able to write a lot easier in the later ASOIAF periods, especially when there are canon characters I can portray.

Going based on story it seems crucial someone is Robert, and as New Granadeseret is playing Stannis and the Stormlands army, perhaps I can play Robert as well as Jon Arryn?

OH thank goodness. One of my favorite Game of Thrones RPers will be playing as Robert. I was worried we'd get a wild card as Robert.

Agreed, Robert will be in safe hands with Yaana, along with Jon.

[Warg the Immortal]

I would prefer the latter, after the Rebellion is decided one way or another would likely be a better time for a Blackfyre Character.

I dont see an issue creating a minor Targaryen character, so long as it is a minor relative, or bastard or something.

Sounds good, Rhaegar and his Kingsguard it is. The extra character will just be a cousin, and be Rhaegar's squire.

The non canon character will be the son of Duncan the Small and Jenny of Oldstones. Sine he gave up the Throne for Jenny, this makes the character not in the line of succession as Duncan was passed over.

If the custom character you're making is the son of Jenny and Duncan, wouldn't he be atleast the same age as Rhaegar? Kinda odd he would still be a squire at that age

EDIT: Maybe a grandson of the two might make more sense?

[New Granadeseret]

Sounds good, Rhaegar and his Kingsguard it is. The extra character will just be a cousin, and be Rhaegar's squire.

The non canon character will be the son of Duncan the Small and Jenny of Oldstones. Sine he gave up the Throne for Jenny, this makes the character not in the line of succession as Duncan was passed over.

If the custom character you're making is the son of Jenny and Duncan, wouldn't he be atleast the same age as Rhaegar? Kinda odd he would still be a squire at that age

Not really; historically (and I imagine in the cannon) there were plenty of "career squires" who, either for lack of ability/ambition or funds to pay for their own armor, horse, and weapon spent their entire lives without becoming knights.

Anyways, working on app today. Should be up by tonight.

[Warg the Immortal]

If the custom character you're making is the son of Jenny and Duncan, wouldn't he be atleast the same age as Rhaegar? Kinda odd he would still be a squire at that age

Not really; historically (and I imagine in the cannon) there were plenty of "career squires" who, either for lack of ability/ambition or funds to pay for their own armor, horse, and weapon spent their entire lives without becoming knights.

Anyways, working on app today. Should be up by tonight.

But considering he'd be the son of a prince, I think it'd be pretty embarrassing not to be knighted in adulthood

[The Valyria Empire]

Sounds good, Rhaegar and his Kingsguard it is. The extra character will just be a cousin, and be Rhaegar's squire.

The non canon character will be the son of Duncan the Small and Jenny of Oldstones. Sine he gave up the Throne for Jenny, this makes the character not in the line of succession as Duncan was passed over.

If the custom character you're making is the son of Jenny and Duncan, wouldn't he be atleast the same age as Rhaegar? Kinda odd he would still be a squire at that age

EDIT: Maybe a grandson of the two might make more sense?

Let's just say, he's not the best fighter in the realm. Plus he'll be a bit prideful and refuse any knighthood from his cousin until he becomes worthy of being a knight. He hopes that serving in the Rebellion will allow to be a knight.

I'm pretty excited to play Rhaegar. I like playing as Aegon VI, and I think I know how Rhaegar acted and thought. His son, Aegon actually fits a lot of the "requirements" for the Prince that was Promised.

Theories below:

Now, I don't know about you guys but I think the reason why Lyanna was taken is due to Rhaegar believing in the Prince that Promised. Since he was in talks with Maester Aemon I believe he needed "three heads of the dragons". He named two of children after the original conquerors (Rhaenys and Aegon) I think he took Lyanna in hopes of having a child (since Elia could not conceive any children) and naming her Visyena. Now depending on if you believe in R+L=J or R+L=D I think that Lyanna died in childbirth (Perhaps Lyanna loved Rhaegar but I doubt he loved her, but it's possible) If the child was a girl he probably would have named her Visyena (Dany) but if it was a boy I believe that since he was good friends with Maester Aemon planned to name him Aemon.