[Forum Game] Seven Kingdoms, Five Kings - ASoIaF Game

[nachopontmercy]

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We believe that stating that House Baratheon is ruled by a bastard daughter of our murdered brother Robert is only as stupid as saying that Aerys Targaryen was a good and honorable King. But what we did not expect is that Rob Stark does not fight for the imaginary independence of the North, but also to annex and enslave the Riverlands.


Stannis Baratheon the First of His Name, King of the Seven Kingdoms and Protector of the Realm, Lord of Dragonstone, Lord of Storm's End, Lord Paramount of the Stormlands, Warrior of Light, The Lord's Chosen and Son of Fire.

 

[Deaghaidh]

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We believe that stating that House Baratheon is ruled by a bastard daughter of our murdered brother Robert is only as stupid as saying that Aerys Targaryen was a good and honorable King. But what we did not expect is that Rob Stark does not fight for the imaginary independence of the North, but also to annex and enslave the Riverlands.


Stannis Baratheon the First of His Name, King of the Seven Kingdoms and Protector of the Realm, Lord of Dragonstone, Lord of Storm's End, Lord Paramount of the Stormlands, Warrior of Light, The Lord's Chosen and Son of Fire.

The Riverlanders proclaimed me King of the Trident and bent the knee to me of their own accord, a concept that I would not expect Stannis to understand. Strange as it may be to Joffrey and Stannis, not everyone needs to terrify and bully their men into following them.

There is ample precedent for passing over an heir who is unfit to rule due to madness, as was seen in the ascension of Aegon the Unlikely. As it is self evident that this is the case with Stannis, the succession would then pass either to his daughter (which would have the same effect as putting Stannis himself in power) or, in the absence of legitimate heirs, to one of Robert's bastards. Mya Stone is the eldest of these to my knowledge, but if a male bastard such as Edric Storm would be more palatable to the south then I will not object. Whomever sits the throne will be no king of mine in any case.

 

[Noco19]

House Hightower has lived the days since King Renly's death, in mourning. Our beloved and gallant leader is dead, by the hands of Brienne Tarth, the Woman-Warrior. We shall make no bold action until we may assess all facts, and hear further statements from all forces, including our good Lord Tyrell.

What we can say for certain, is that we stand by all statements issued towards Joffrey and his incestual creation. Do not expect us to grovel beneath Lannister Red. To Stannis, we still harbour hatred towards your heresy, and your statements toward the late King Renly.

- Lord Leyton Hightower, Voice of Oldtown, Lord of the Port, Lord of the High Tower, Defender of the Citadel, and Beacon of the South

 

[Mathrim]

On this grim day, the Kingdoms mourn. We mourn a great man, who would have made a great King, who fell because he was too trusting, because he valued oath over coin, because he thought everyone upheld honour as high as he did. Brienne of Tarth, the Beauty of Tarth, as they say, is claimed to be his murderer. This Monster has wronged the entire Realm, and darkened the future of all. But we mustn't let anger take over our principles, and she is entitled to defend herself. I hereby offer a bounty of 200 golden dragons to anyone who will bring Brienne of Tarth to me, and I promise I'll arrange a fair trial.

Is there anything to add? The shining hope of the Realm has died, and Highgarden, and my esteemed liege Mace Tyrell, are asked to join the war once more, when the body of our King is still warm. It seems decency died with Renly. The Arbor will follow its liege, whatever he decides to do. But I swear upon Renly's body that I won't betray his soul, Highgarden isn't for sale.

Regarding my sons, I hope they are well and ask to every man of honour to bring them back to safety, to me. To those who don't value honour, there's a reward too.

Paxter Redwyne, Lord of the Arbor

 

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should Brienne or your twins arrive in the vale we shall send them to you with all expedience

 

[Noco19]

House Hightower pledges an additional three hundred Dragons, added atop Lord Redwyne's generous bounty. One is thing for certain, Brienne Tarth must face justice for her deeds against King Renly the Beloved.

- Lord Leyton Hightower, Voice of Oldtown, Lord of the Port, Lord of the High Tower, Defender of the Citadel, and Beacon of the South

 

[ArchadianEmpire]

It pains my heart to see such a kind and noble man murdered by one who was supposed to protect him. If any should hear word of my son, Robar Royce, who served upon Renly's guard, it would bring my heart comfort to know he is well.

- Lord Yohn 'the Bronze' Royce, Lord of Runestone, Marshal of the Vale.

 

[Plank of Wood]

I have completed my inspection of the body of Renly I Baratheon, may the Seven accept him, and I shall report thusly. My first impression of the scene of his murder was the blood splatter upon the tent - a most curious thing, as it appears the mark implies that the attacker stood not in front of Renly, but behind. This is consistent with the entry wound upon his body, which implies, much like every other such body I have seen that has been a victim of such attack, that the blade entered in such a way directly into is heart.

The obvious conclusion would be that Brienne of Tarth attacked him whilst he was facing in the other direction, however this is contradicted by my second observation. It appears that the wound is simply too small to fit the character any sort of blade Brienne of Tarth would have used on a regular basis. This is not to doubt that Brienne of Tarth could not have used a different weapon for her murder, but no such weapon was found discarded nor did it appear to witnesses that she was carrying such a weapon as she fled.

Take these observations as they appear, but it is my opinion that a would-be-knight such as Brienne of Tarth, if she attacked Renly at all, would not assassinate the King in such a way with such a weapon.

- Maester Howarth Wensington, Personal Maester to King Renly of the House Baratheon

 

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Would it be that hard to conceal a dagger on the person of an armored wench?

 

[BlackBishop]

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[Plank of Wood]

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[Plank of Wood]

The Convention of Snakewoods​

Irritated by the flip-flopping attitude of Lady Lysa Arryn acting as Regent, several minor lords of the Vale met at Snakewoods and wrote up three propositions to be sent to Lady Arryn:

1. A Council of the Vale shall be established, to better manage and protect the Vale in these troubled times as well as act as a Regency council for Lord Robert Arryn.
2. The Vale shall return to the neutralism that had protected the realm before the Attack on Dragonstone, or otherwise remain unaffiliated during the conflict apart from cordial relations with all sides in terms of trade.
3. The Council of the Vale shall be composed of six Lords of the Vale, to be approved by Lady Arryn herself on Robert's behalf, composed of:
   • Lord Yohn Royce, head of House Royce.
   • Lady Anya Waynwood, head of House Waynwood.
   • Lord Gilwood Hunter, head of House Hunter.
   • Lord Horton Redfort, head of House Redfort.
   • Lord Benedar Belmore, head of House Belmore.
   • Ser Symond Templeton, head of House Templeton.

It was an ambitious proposition, to some it was considered treason for attempting to disempower the central government in the Vale and instead dividing it amongst the Lords. Yet, many felt this a necessary step, Lady Waynwood and Lord Gilwood Hunter were notable leaders in the Convention of Snakewoods, and with good reason - it was their forces that had felt the brunt of the Dragonstone raid's captives. Noticeably absent from the Convention was Lord Yohn Royce, who despite being suggested for the Council of the Vale was not present nor informed of the Convention.

A major factor that had forced this proposal was also the rumours of co-operation with Stannis - they saw Lady Arryn's request for an apology from Stannis as simpering and suspicious, and wanted to make it clear that Lady Arryn would not act without approval from the Vale Lords in future. Secondly, the Valeman hostages on Dragonstone flared many tempers - it was a suspicion that the Red Priestess would sacrifice them in a heathen ritual, or they would be converted to a heretic religion and doom the Vale to religious conflict. The Lords who met and signed the Convention, otherwise known as the "Lords Declarant", felt that only through asserting their power in the realm could they prevent further needless loss of life.

 

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I am willing to compromise with the Noble lords declarant, and have a treaty on hand that would gurentee their freedom of religion as well as ensuring the safety of their men. All i ask is for a peaceful discussion be held in the eyrie and for no rash action to be taken. as of now I am presenting my terms to the noble bronze Yohn Royce on behalf of the lords declarant in private.

-lady Lysa Arryn, regent of the Vale, warden of the east

 

[etranger01]

With the ascension of Stannis Baratheon to the Lord Paramountcy of the Stormlands, Dorne reiterates its previous stance: We shall not permit any form of aggression or encroachment upon our borders, our holdings, or our people. Should any attack be directed against Dornish holdings, our response shall be swift and merciless. Do not confuse our desire to remain apart from this struggle for weakness or timidity. We are and shall remain unbroken.

~ Doran Nymeros Martell, Prince of Dorne, Lord of Sunspear

 

[nachopontmercy]

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We recently promised that a cautious reflection would be taken over the Vale´s prisoners status. As we have always done, our word has been fulfilled, and the prisoners remain unharmed in Dragonstone, waiting to know their future.


After a deep analysis of the situation, and remembering the warm relations that House Baratheon and the Vale have always mantained, we present the following treaty to the consideration of Lady Arryn and to Lord Royce as a representative of the Council of The Vale:


1. The Vale will recognize Stannis Baratheon, first of his name, as the true King of the Seven Kingdoms, and will pledge alliance to him.
2. Preparations will start for a marriage netween Robert Arryn and Selyse Baratheon.
3. The Vale fleet will be temporarely commanded by Stannis Baratheon, returning all the ships to The Vale once the war ends.
4. All the Vale prisoners held in Dragonstone will be immediately returned to The Vale unharmed and with all the required dignity that all free and noble Valemen rightfully deserve.
5. Stannis Baratheon will not interere in the internal religious affairs of The Vale, and religious tolerance will be respected for all credos.


Stannis Baratheon the First of His Name, King of the Seven Kingdoms and Protector of the Realm, Lord of Dragonstone, Lord of Storm's End, Lord Paramount of the Stormlands, Warrior of Light, The Lord's Chosen and Son of Fire.

 

[nachopontmercy]

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Although we are somehow saddened by Dorne´s neutrality and would greatly like House Martell to join our true cause, we reassure our southern neighbors that no offensive action will be taken against them if they keep being neutral. We will do all that is in our hands to convince Lord Doran Martell of the virtue of our crusade, but clearly he is not a traitor and deserves and honorable and prudent treatment.

Stannis Baratheon the First of His Name, King of the Seven Kingdoms and Protector of the Realm, Lord of Dragonstone, Lord of Storm's End, Lord Paramount of the Stormlands, Warrior of Light, The Lord's Chosen and Son of Fire.

OOC: Sorry about the double post, but I thought those 2 affairs should be separated.

 

[ArchadianEmpire]

There comes a time when a mans loyalty is put to the test, never has a such a situation been presented to either myself, or my house until now. For countless years our house has stood watch over our lands in the Vale, as a house we are so old that we've been around since before the Arryn's ruled over the Vale. Since their rule began we have always been faithful and loyal to their house. Personally, I would go so far as to say that Jon Arryn was a friend of mine, as he was a friend of all who served him in the Vale. Jon Arryn was a man that I was happy to lend my sword to should the need arise, as his ancestors have been to mine so many years ago. As the words of House Royce state -We Remember-, which is precisely correct. -We Remember- the loyalty that we gave to the Arryn's, as well as the loyalty that we received in kind.

It is with this reasoning that I, Yohn Royce of Runestone, must join the side of my fellow Lords Declarant in order to safeguard and protect the Vale. I do this with the utmost certainty that it is in fact what Jon Arryn would have wanted for both his land and his one and true heir, Robert Arryn. As it currently stands under its current course, the rule of Lysa Arryn will only be detrimental to both the stability of the Vale as well as the well-being of Robert Arryn. I call upon my fellow Lords and Ladies of the Vale to stand along side myself and the other Lords Declarant in order to bring peace and stability to our lands once more. These wars hold no place for our brave men and women, spare them the horror that those caged in Dragonstone suffer for no reason.

In the event that Lysa Arryn should submit to these declarations, we would ask that those who are held captive in Dragonstone be released back to the Vale. We have not now, nor ever sought conflict with House Baratheon, it was under the sole orders of Lysa Arryn that the attack took place. Let not the blame for such a tragedy fall upon those innocent men that are held at your mercy.

- Lord Yohn 'the Bronze' Royce, Lord of Runestone, Marshall of the Vale, Lord Declarant and Council of the Vale.

 

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I present the noble lords declarant with Stannis's proposal as to the end of hostilities to the great lords of the vale as an alternative to internal strife. and offer a corollary agreement to the lords declarant

1, the lords declarant's council will be invited to the eyrie and will serve as advisors to me aid in the governance of the Vale and ensure that no rash actions are undertaken such as the past assault on Dragonstone, they shall be notified of all policy before it is undertaken and have a role in its creation.

2, while the lords declarant shall aid in the upbringing of lord Robert, I shall remain his regent although they may aid me in this great task.

While I will not sign this document without the lords declarants approval I urge them to support it.

By signing this document we ensure the safety of our men on Dragonstone, without any compromise as to our gods.
By signing this deal we ensure the safety of our shores from external attack by putting the Dragonstone fleet between us and our foes.
By Signing this deal we honor my late husbands friendship with stannis, and avenge his murder by taking up arms against the lion that killed him.
By signing this we stand for the Rightful king of Westeros, for King Robert produced only bastards, and be they lion or stone they are not fit to rule the Seven kingdoms. while we mourn the death of king Renly as much as anyone else in the realm, his brother is the only Baratheon remaining and is the rightful heir to the Iron throne.

It is my duty to protect the people of the vale and i believe that this is the safest option for us to proceed, and I Request your support in this endeavor. Should there be any questions or concerns I invite the lords of the vale to discuss with me in the eyrie.

Lady Lysa Arryn, regent of the Vale, Warden of the east

 

[Plank of Wood]

Naturally I, Lady Anya Waynewood, support Lord Yohn Royce in his endeavour to see the Convention through to it's conclusion. I, like many other Lords Declarant, respect his will, his bravery, his nobility and his position and pledge to remain by his side, for better or worse.

As for the so called "Treaty" thrown before us, as if we are so lucky to have a say in what is done with our own defensive fleet, I can only send it away. Point Two of the Convention is by far the most important - a Council of the Vale will ensure our stability, but neutrality will ensure we will survive. I would hope that Lord Royce would agree with me in saying that this simply will not do; I will not allow our realm to be bullied by Stannis into joining his war and damning ourselves simply because of Lysa Arryn's blunder at Dragonstone. I would assume that Lady Lysa would agree that giving into such piracy would be a stain upon our noble history.

I defer my voice to Lord Yohn Royce, however, and hope he will make the right and proper decision on our behalf.

- Lady Anya Waynewood of Ironoaks, Lady Declarant

 

[ArchadianEmpire]

The terms that are offered by Lysa Arryn would see the people of the Vale prostituted to the will of Stannis Baratheon. We share the same concerns as Lady Waynewood, as our fleet is vital to the defense of this nation. In ordering the fleet to attack despite my personal protests against any type of hostilities, Lysa Arryn shirked her obligations to defend the Vale by sending away one of the key forces in defending us from outside threat. It would appear that the widow Arryn is not even serious about any possible negotiations in the first place, as her attempts to do so in the first place offer nothing. Such actions that she has taken should have been brought up with those within the Vale to begin with, instead she chose to act without the consent of her very own people.

If Lysa Arryn is serious about the further stability of the Vale, she will either submit to the demands of the Lords Declarant or offer a real compromise. Furthermore, it is detrimental to the health of the already sickly Robert Arryn to arrange a marriage between himself and one as afflicted as Shireen Baratheon. This is not meant as a slight to Stannis Baratheon, as I only have respect for the man despite his current course of action. It would be in Robert's best interest to be kept from anything that could possibly lead to a further decline in his well-being.

- Lord Yohn 'the Bronze' Royce, Lord of Runestone, Marshall of the Vale, Lord Declarant and Council of the Vale