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Post by Imry Willfyre on Oct 13, 2008 15:12:29 GMT -5
I know how busy administrating can get, so I thought I'd open up a thread where players could summarize what happens to their characters during the TJ. If this is not the way the admin planned to let players decide, feel free to delete/lock it.
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Post by Imry Willfyre on Oct 13, 2008 15:29:31 GMT -5
Breck Dondarrion: After Rickon's abdication, and Cedric's resignation, Breck ascended to the position of Hand, which he has held for the last fifteen years. The longest serving Hand since his father under the reign of the King Rodrick II, Breck has served the realm well. His plans for improvement would have seen golden success if not for the "meddling" of the King, who spoils nearly every decree or plan he touches. Four years into his service Breck's wife died and he didn't leave his chambers once for two months. When he finally did, he emerged a changed man-- quiet and serious, with a sometimes cynical tone. An easy heart and outgoing personality had been completely reversed. It remained this way until a few years ago when he met Grace Hersey, the youngest daughter of Lord Percy Hersey. Their relationship is an interesting one to document, firstly because Breck is nearly twice as old as she, and secondly, because she is so different from his first wife-- she is ambitious, and seductive while maintaining a definite but untouchable peculiarity.
Lyreon Barclay: Will update later.
Gerold Kellington: Will update later.
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Post by Tytos on Oct 13, 2008 15:46:44 GMT -5
Pieter Tully: Pieter married Catelyn Blackwood, daughter of Horas Blackwood, a lady-in-waiting of Selyse Baratheon. When Rickon abdicated his throne and Rodrick succeeded him, Pieter carefully fostered his relationship with Queen Selyse and the King Rodrick, although he had more luck with the Queen. Pieter has been of the general mindset that every bowl of porridge the King touches turns foul, and so has been careful to deal with everything himself and show Rodrick he needs no help. He has had three sons: Selwyn, Yohn, and Renly; and made his Bastard son, Ser Vayon Rivers, his Captain of the Guard.
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Post by The Drowned God on Oct 13, 2008 15:54:20 GMT -5
Details of what has happened to regions over the time jump period should be posted by the leader of the region in the Time Jump Events thread that Smith put up.
This thread is fine for personal details about what characters have been doing over the fifteen years, though.
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Post by Lord Rhaegar Targaryen on Oct 13, 2008 15:58:21 GMT -5
I have sent what I wish to happen to Galahad to you, Drownie, though all of what happens to Gariss will depend on other factors.
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Post by The Flint on Oct 13, 2008 16:03:40 GMT -5
The Far Reach:
Lord Justin Hightower has grown into a man, with his wife Shauna Varner Hightower at his side. His childhood friends Cyrus Varner, Loren and Dorian Irwyn (now Dorian Florent, inheriting on behalf of his mother Dacey Florent after her brother Steffan's death in the Dornish war) remain his closest of allies. Their little clique is known as the "Orphans of Oldtown" since all four boys share the loss of one or both of their parents before they were ever born.
For a mother figure, the children adopted Anne Royce Varner, who was ever hovering over them protectively. For a father figure, there were two, Maester Alesander, and the shadow Flea of Shallowgrave. Both serve as senior advisers to Lord Justin's court.
Flea raised the children with the stories of the wondrous and important exploits of their various fathers, a legacy to which the children must aspire to meet. He also left subtle hints about their parent's various enemies, leaving the Lords of the Hightower feeling besieged. The Far Reach's relationship with the Mander remains tenuous. Its residents continue to seethe against the the assassin Cedric Lannister, who slew Lord Alexander and crawled over his corpse to power. And to their east the Traitorspawn Horas Martell Jr, the offspring of the two most wicked creatures ever to proclaim themselves subjects of the Iron Throne, whose ancestors had a hand in the death of each of their own parents.
With a childhood of this type for its ruling elite, the Far Reach has grown increasingly insular. Visitors are carefully watched. Its well established fortifications stretch from Hornhill to the banks of the Mander have grown, expanded by a defense focused Lord Justin, and under the advisement of veteran leaders like Robb Tarly and Rodney Blackar. Far Reach families have tended to marry other Far Reach families, so that most ties are not only feudal, but also of blood. In most ways the subjects think of themselves as Far Reachers first, and only secondly as Westerosi. When young men reach the age for fostering or squiring, if they are not fostered by other Far Reachers, they are usually sent north to the Vale, relying on Anne Varner's sibling connection with the Royce's of Runestone.
It is the influence of Maester Alesander who keeps the Far Reach's tenous connection to the rest of the realm open. With his guidance Lord Justin has become an ever increasing patron of the sciences represented by the Citadel. The image of the Far Reach as a kind of large Citadel, as a last line of defense where knowledge and culture will be kept safe against some kind of coming onslaught is common among lord and commoner alike, quietly encouraged by Flea's agents. Religion plays a large part in the lives of the Far Reachers. Using the funds provided by the Dornish War, Oldtown and its outlying keeps boast large septs and septries. Faithful worship of the Seven is extensive, encouraged by a High Septon from the Starry Sept, and as a bulwark against the pernicious spread of the Cult of the Dead God.
Abroad in the land, Flea's Network has strengthened its grip on what it held. With a strong base throughout the Reach, including the heavily infiltrated Mander. Represented by powerful criminal syndicates in King's Landing led by Baldric. In Sunspear, ruled for many years by Anti-Martel street gangs organized by Flea, they were ordered not to resist the return of Horas Martell Jr, instead preferring to go underground. They maintain a hold on the Shadow City around Sunspear and wait for opportunities to present themselves. In the Riverlands and in the West he remains active, keeping as close an eye as possible on the Lannisters and the Blackwoods. In the Vale his alliance with the Royces remains in technically enforced although underutilized. Flea has an uneasy peace with the Sealord of Braavos, and a slightly positive interaction with Piers. The secret of the Smallest Council continues to elude him but he knows they are preparing for something terrible, and so he, and his young charges now grown to adulthood, must be prepared too.
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Post by Ollie on Oct 13, 2008 16:14:59 GMT -5
I have sent what I wish to happen to Galahad to you, Drownie, though all of what happens to Gariss will depend on other factors. I'll take care of the North's update, Galahad.
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Post by Erik on Oct 13, 2008 17:07:55 GMT -5
The Three Krakens:
The trio of Greyjoy half-siblings, Jhorgo, Octavion, and Helya, have reaved, pirated, and reaved some more. Initially, their 'uncle' Mortimer led these raids, but he has settled into a wandering retirement in the East and passed the command on to Jhorgo.
The Braavosi presence in the Stepstones has led to a multitude of opportunities for a motivated Ironborn, and it has not gone unnoticed by those back on the Islands. More than a few reavers have sought out the Greyjoys, wanting a taste of the Old Way. As a result, they now command a half-dozen ships, and have friendly relations with a number of other pirate groups in the area.
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Post by Lord Rhaegar Targaryen on Oct 13, 2008 17:21:31 GMT -5
Ser Galahad served well and dutifully in the Kingsguard, becoming a long time veteran and helpful man throughout the Red Keep.
One of his more noted accompishments were seeking out and putting an end to a rebellious rouge named Greycowl, whom had been harrassing nobles and the like throughout the Kingswood for many years, leading a mass of bandits. Not long after, another bandit arose, whom the King personally killed.
He fought well in the wars the Kingdom waged to the east, though did not travel directly with King Rodrick and his companions. He has grown his hair out in his aging, and resides in the White Tower, helping the Lord Commander season and train the young royalty and the new brothers of the Kingsguard.
Of the royalty, he grew an acceptionally close relationship with the young Prince Selwyn, become quick friends, as Galahad became one of his most trusted role models, as his father was off warring.
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Post by Sam on Oct 13, 2008 21:23:59 GMT -5
Lord Commander Mychel Lannister: Ser Mychel was shaken harshly by the realization of the switch of the Baratheon twins, and when King Rodrick donned his crown, Ser Mychel continued to uphold the vows he swore to King Rickon, though he fostered his own quiet resentment of the King, who he had disliked from the first day he donned his white cloak. He served his post honorably and dutifully, following the King into battle whenever it was required, and commanding his six sworn brothers with skill and compassion. He has led the Kingsguard fairly well, serving King Rodrick as faithfully as he served his brother in his formative years on the Kingsguard. At sixty-six, his skills with the blade have slightly gone to rust over the years, though he still remains skilled swordsman and jouster. He has watched his cousin rule the west with glowing alarm, though the King has remained determinedly indifferent to the Lord Commander's concerns.
Lord Commander Jaymes Farman: Jaymes rose swiftly through the ranks of the Night's Watch after he said his vows, becoming known as an excellent fighter, tactician, leader, and tracker among his fellow Rangers. When Lord Commander Bracken died in 535, Jaymes had already become the Commander of Eastwatch, and he won the election among the Black Brothers for the control of the Night's Watch. For the past ten years he has commanded the Night's Watch well, though the wildlings hardly posed a threat for many years after the Battle of the Milkwater.
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Post by Lord Howland Royce on Oct 14, 2008 16:50:13 GMT -5
During the time after Roland’s arrest, the Vale was mostly held in charge by Ser Scot Royce and Brandon Royce. Brandon using his theft for diplomacy to stay the lords angry at King Rodrick and thus managed to make them use their time for something else than plotting any revenge. Scot Royce married the daughter of Lord Templeton. The lords of the Vale united by anger at the King grew closer and old feuds were all but forgotten.
Howland Royce spent time with Brandon travelling from keep to keep in his younger days making acquaintances with Lords and their sons and daughters, before finally serving as a squire for Lord Justin Hightower who was married to his cousin. Preparing for his time as a lord he learned all he could about combat and managing, wanting to be a grand general like his father. After his squiring days he returned to the Vale as “luck” would have it the mountain clans had tried to seize their chance with the Mountain Clan killer away. Howland seized the chance that was offered and took command over a vale force decimating the mountain clans so that only a few scattered clans remained. Gulltown prospered and improved upon their fleet as trade grew during the years.
Brandon eventually married Lady Linea Waxley the daughter of the late lord Waxley. The heir to Wickenden caught a sickness a few years after he succeeded his father leaving no heirs as his wife had been proven barren. Lady Waxley kept her name as to bring the House Name on to her children while Brandon felt more comfortable being a Royce, due to his travelling and companionship to most of the lords or the lord’s late father’s none looked too askance at this.
Brandon kept his network running throughout the years, expanding and rooting out hostile whispers in the Vale omitting Flea’s. He often travelled to King’s Landing during after the spring came to bring words to Roland about his son’s improvements.
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Post by wookie on Oct 14, 2008 17:28:43 GMT -5
Wencel Fowler has spent the intervening years of King Rickon's abdication in a bustle of activity, most of it focussed on his own lands and surrounding area.
He married Danna Blackmont, the legimiate heir of Blackmont keep - though her family was disinherited from Blackmont lands after the rebellion, and took her family into Skyreach. They have two children, a boy and a girl named Wyvar and Wylla respectively, aged 14 and 12 years old.
Thanks to the increased Braavosi trade, he has turned the fortunes of Skyreach around and turned it once more into a formidable fortress overlooking the Prince's Pass. He has sought out his fellow lords in Northern Dorne, especially Lords Wyl & Yronwood to discuss and agree mutual defence treaties, seperate to any existing agreements with Sunspear.
He has made it a point to visit Sunspear often and to meet Lord Qorgyle and Horas Martell, seeking to ingratiate his children with the others present in the royal household and to see and be seen with his fellow Dornish lords. He has been curteous if cold to those invaders who have settled in usurped keeps, in particular and unsurprisingly Georg Estermont in Blackmont.
The Hawk's Nest in Kings Landing has continued to represent his interests in the capital and he has used it as a trading post for his imported braavosi goods which he then sells for a high price to the gentry. As such, it is usually heavily guarded and fortified to stop thievery. He has visited Kings Landing only a few times in the last few years, as family live intruded on his business matters, and has left the running of it to his castellan Merrick Sands in his absence.
Due to rising tensions with the Far Reach, he has felt it prudent to employ a personal bodyguard for him and his family - "Red" Robb Waters - a proven, if brash, mercenary fighter with a firey temper to match his auburn hair.
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Post by Tallahar on Oct 15, 2008 3:12:28 GMT -5
William:
After the death of his father William carried his father last wishes and started his own House. House Dawnrose. Since then he has continued to be Lord of Dawnrose Keep and close friend and mentor to his younger Cousin Cryach. He has had many more children with his wife and they two are still very close.
In the year 442A.C Raider William trusted direwolf died after breeding with several hounds that Edmure sent from Karhold. The new hounds are also breed with Lord Bryndens hounds keeping to Direwolf gene alive.
Kebra
The young bowman always felt out of place with his powerful friend William but the year that Lord Tallahar passed and the 'Rebellion' in the Mander was crushed it was found out that Sumner Footly was also a Kinslayer and had brutally murdered his brother. With Tumbleton missing a Lord through Cryach Tyrell's acceptance William happly informed Ser Xander Hunt that he was to be raised to Lordship.
Lord Xander ruled for a few years before his late years proved to much and he passed away in his sleep. Kebra has since stepped forward and taken over Tumbleton and has done a fine job.
Damin:
Called the Black Rose of the family Damin has looks of his mother with a more dark features almost Starkish. His Green eyes have a touch of Grey. This could be the reason why the young man never fit into the Knighthood of the Mander. He rebelled against it and one day ran away from the Mander not to return for 4 years.
After his Fathers death Damin became the shadow of Dawnrose Keep. Doing the things that William could not personally do himself. This has included a few things that William is ashamed to admit but Damin doesn't mind. His spy network in the Mander is only matched by a shadowy figure in the Far Reach. Someone that Damin desires to meet very much.
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Post by Flex on Oct 15, 2008 9:23:14 GMT -5
Lord Darien Greenstone had planned to settle down and shape a family and thusly he did, or at least for a while. After the birth of his first son, Brandon, Darien briefly ventured to the Free Cities, in search of his friend Yozs. Darien found the man and returned with him to Stonedance, although it seemed that there were tensions between the two.
The years went by and house Greenstone grew, Darien however seemed to grow bitter about something, his bad moods taking him more frequently. Soon, even the company of his wife, beloved by him, could not cheer him up and Darien decided to go for another trip to the Free Cities, accompanied only by Yozs. It was a year later that Lord Greenstone returned, alone, and with a visible scar across his belly. He never spoke to anyone about what happened and whenever the topic arises he retreats into himself. It seemed that Darien was slowly turning to seclusion and none of his family new what to do.
On a cold night, a small group of sellswords landed outside of Stonedance and fought their way up to the keep. Where they came from none could tell, though when Darien learned of the attack a glint of recognition could be seen in his eye. With his personally assembled guard Darien slaughtered the sellswords to the man, losing his left eye in the process. From that day on he vowed to be more available for his family and soon a hint of his former well tempered self shone through.
Lord Darien Greenstone still rules at Stonedance, hoping to find a match for his two eldest children, Aranya and Ser Brandon.
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Post by The Drowned God on Oct 15, 2008 9:33:05 GMT -5
Ser Wulf Pyke:
Wulf Pyke, the bastard child of Lord Felryn Harlaw and Lady Aranya Royce, grew up trying to reconcile the conflicting influences of his mother's kin and father's kin. At age six he left Duskendale, where he had been raised since he mother died by his brother and sister, Brynden and Selyse Royce. He was shipped to the land of his father, the harsh and unforgiving Iron Islands.
Wulf's first reaction to the Islands was not positive. Feeling abandoned and alone, his only companion was the half wolf-half direwolf pup that had been given to him before he left Dukendale. The boy was not able to understand why he had been sent to the Islands. He was raised by his aunt, Besha Harlaw, a large fierce woman who had been married to a Tyrell. Besha had lost all the family she had started in the Reach, and had returned to the Islands to spend her last years alone. She found a new cause in Wulf, and began helping him become a true Ironborn.
Having spent his early years as a 'greenlander' Wulf was not immediately accepted by the children his age. Wulf was forced to prove himself to be as tough and strong and brave as they were, even as a young boy. He was soon after accepted by his nephews, Qhored and Balon Harlaw, who were of an age of him. But Wulf never took to either the Drowned God of hs father or the nameless Northern gods of his mother. Instead he chose the Seven of the greenlands, that his brother Brynden followed.
He was squired to Ser Yoren Botley, another one of the rare followers of the Seven on the Islands. Ser Yoren was a skilled captain and fighter, and taught Wulf much. He also taught Wulf how the vows of knighthood were not incompatible with the way of the Ironborn. Wulf Pyke would swear to protect the weak and the helpless, but a man grown who was able to defend himself was a different matter.
Ser Yoren took Wulf with him when he went pirating in the Narrow Sea. In their travels they did not hesitate to take any trading vessels and gained a reputation as ccomplishd pirates. But they did not reave, and women and children, and men who did not resist, went unharmed when they were captured.
During the several years that he sailed the seas with Ser Yoren, he had several opportunities to return to Duskendale and King's Landing, and he remained close with his mother's family throughout his life, cementing the dual nature of his life.
When he finally returned to the Iron Islands as a newly made knight, civil war was brewing on the Islands. King Rodrick's pro-Braavosi nature had been provoking outrage in some parts of the Islands, and this outrage became directed at Lord Goodbrother who supported the king. When Lord Joramun died and was replaced by his son, Tigon, Lord Saltcliffe rebelled. Wulf's nephews sided with Joramun's sons, who were their kin through their mother. Wulf fought with Qhored, and helped to defeat Saltcliffe and Volmark's rebellion. He himself slew the eldery legendary general Volmark the Kinslayer in single combat.
After that Qhored assumed the leadership of the Iron Islands, and Wulf took his ship and went back east, to resume pirating, this time as capain of his own ship, though he returns often to the places of his father's and mother's families.
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