The Red Keep, the ruling seat of House Targaryen and the Iron Throne.
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The Red Keep delights the court with its many accommodations. The walls of the Red Keep hold more secrets than perhaps any other castle in Westeros.
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Arrivals in Kings Landing!
Upon the invitation of King Aerys I. Targaryen, representatives of the Great Houses have arrived in the red keep. Although the King ordered the reconstruction of his small council and the filling of all empty seats, he is seldom to be found. He has left most responsibilities to his new Hand of the King: Lord Melwyn Rosby.
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Positions to be filled on his grace's small council include:
- A new master of coin, to administer the crowns debts and taxes.
- A new master of laws, to keep the petty lords in line.
- A new master of ships, to reconstruct the royal fleet.
- A new master of whispers, to learn about dangers from within and across the narrow sea.
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Acts of loyalty to both the King's and his Hand, Lord Rosby's causes will be paramount to qualify for the small council. The Hand will be waiting for his new guests to prove their competence to occupy these positions.
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Lord Melwyn Rosby, Hand of the King and often Protector of the Realm, in the many absences of his grace King Aerys.
Known as a fickle, self-serving man.
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The Guest List:
Of the great Houses of Westeros, Six heeded the call and traveled, with their retinues and household guards, to the capital. Honored guests of the King and in his stead, Lord Rosby, they are hosted by the crown.
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The Red Keep has not been this rife with activity since Aegons time. Like small Kingdoms, the Lords and Ladies occupy hallways and sections of the impossibly large keep, meeting at banquets and in the gardens. And maybe soon, in the chambers of the small council...​​
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Lord Zyre Redwyne, Lord of Ryamsport is a cunning man, having accompanied the Tyrells for years and grown the reach of the Arbor's wines across the realm.
Some call her Ser Khailee Flowers, some Dame, some find a bastard to be unbefitting of any title at all. But the fearless lady, though young, has proven herself a capable warrior, rising to be the Tyrell's sworn protector.
Lord Bryden Tully, cousin to George Tully and long time steward of the Stoney Sept, he is known as a dry but Just man, upholding the law and order of the land.
Lady Jodi, younger sister to Lord Paramount George Tully, is a diligent woman. Clad in leather and plate, Lady Jodi is often mistaken for a knight, taking it in stride.
Lord Joshua Blackwood of Raventree Hall, a survivor of the Spring Sickness and advisor to Lord Tully, is a quiet, analytical man, frightening many with his plague scars.
Admiral Billy Mormont, a minor noble catapulted to excellence through his legendary skill at sea is a confident man, wooing any and all that engage him.
Lord John Cormick Bolton, a right hand and close advisor to the Warden of the North, is an analytical man. Many fear his sharp looks as he walks the buzzing halls.
The old widow of the Rock, or Lady of Golden Tooth, Linda Lefford, formerly Lannister, is a shrewd woman who plays the relations at court like a bard plays a harp.
Christa Lannister of Lannisport is the daughter of the magnanimous Warden of the West. Her youth does not lack her in patience as many enjoy her tranquility.
Lord Ronnal Baratheon is known as a compassionate man, serving his house and Lord Paramount with care and justice. He is known to be warm and welcoming.
Lord Jon Cafferen, a minor lord in the service of Lord Borys, is trusted to tasks others find grueling. A resilient young man, the storm thumps steady in him.
An enigmatic, often unsettling, cunning old man, only known as Bugeater is rumored to be civilized from the savage mountain clans. At the side of House Arryn for many years, he has advised them for two generations.
Daughter to the Lord Protector of the vale, Lord Artys, Yasmeen is a kind, nurturing woman, unburdened by the legacy of the Falcon Knight the Arryns love to talk about.
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The North Remembers:
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Ravens fly from Winterfell to all corners of the realm. News spreads of the death of Lord McLeod Stark, Castellan to Winterfell, the brother to Lord Edward, Warden of the North. With the news, rumors are abound. Talks of daggers in the night, subterfuge and assassins isn't far from the ears of the fishwives.
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But other news are also attached. Lord Edward Stark, in conjunction with Lord Borys Baratheon is hosting a grand Tourney of Remembrance at Winterfell, in honor of his late brother. ​​
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All who attend might benefit from the chance to meet dignitaries from all over the Realm and enrich their households with promising knights, stewards, merchants, lords and ladies.
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As somber as the news is, Lord McLeod will surely not be forgotten easily with this Tourney in his name.​
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Candles burn at lonely vigils as the nobility prepares to ride for Winterfell.
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The Drums of War?
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With the realm shaken by recent events, all ears are careful to listen to the distant hums of danger. No hostilities are announced, the Lords and Ladies of Westeros dine at court calmly but beneath the surface a worry is rising.​
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There is news that peasants in the countryside are
called to serve with pike and bow in the Stormlands.
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In both the Westerlands and the North, shipyards are
recruiting carpenters, tanners, smiths from all around
as galleys leave the docks.​
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A Tourney. A rumored murder? Now fleets and armies
are being prepared. The smallfolk begin to save up,
not for a winter, but a bloody spring...
Past Omens of Winter...
The Ironborn Assemble:
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The Reavers of the Iron Islands voyaged on singular vessels or in small groups up and down the sunset sea, raiding villages and wall-less towns.
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Now they seem to be organizing in larger fleets under a new Lord Reaper of Pyke. This Dagon Greyjoy is taking his Ironborn fleet to larger settlements and even across the summer sea to the eastern bays of Westeros.
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- As raids become more frequent, it is important to support the affected lands and protect by rebuilding and rearming. All lords must pool through bids:
​A total of 2 coin, 2 supply, 1 materials, and 1 arms.
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Failure: if the shores of Westeros are not properly supported, further raiding might continue. Additionally, the lowest bidder is hit hardest, losing 1 coin and 1 supply.
