Hello! After a very long hiatus, I'm back and with a new story! I encourage you all to read and submit. First of all, there will be changes to the original series. For example, I'll be pretty much leaving out that houses were destroyed, and leaving out most of the characters as well. Just for the sake of the story. I think it'll be a lot more fun for all of us if we still have all the Houses everyone knows really well. History found below this, followed by the prologue after that. Form is at the bottom of the page and on my profile. 2 people each only to begin with, thank you!
BACKGROUND
Two hundred years have passed since the end of the War of the Five Kings. Daenerys Targaryen sat on the Iron Throne until passing it through her bloodline. Now, King Aerys Targaryen III, ironically named as he is one of the few that can keep the nation together, sits on the throne. Bypassing his sisters as wives for the sake of unity, he wed Lady Kyva Arryn. His hand was his greatest friend, Lord Milton Tyrell. Aerys III is old, nearing 80, having sat on the throne for 55 years. His grandson, Aeryn Targaryen, is more brash and less knowledgeable than his grandfather.
Aeryn is handsome, with blonde flowing locks and cryptic purple eyes. A wiry build, many desire his hand for marriage. With only one brother and no sisters to wed, the attention falls to the major ladies of the realm. However, darker things begin to happen as Aerys falls ill.
The Lannisters in Casterly Rock bide their time to make their move either with or against Aeryn. The Starks in Winterfell wish to be left out of the bloodshed this time around, altogether refusing to journey south. The Tullys are on guard against the Greyjoys and Freys, altogether distrustful of them.
Prologue – Young Dragon
The grey-haired matriarch stood in the windy plain, her arms folded across her chest. There was knowledge in them that fit so few. Queen Kyva Arryn seemed to be spending more time in her birthplace than at home as of late. Some suggested displeasure with her marriage, others simply thought that she preferred the Vale to King's Landing. Today, however, neither of those were why she had returned home.
"Lord Stark," The queen said when she heard the pattering of steps, knowing immediately who it was.
"Lady Arryn," The black-haired man replied, a touch of warmth in his voice.
The queen turned around with a slight smile. "Your Queen, you mean?"
Lord Janas Stark had the barest hint of a smile. "I think I know which you prefer, my Lady. My father sends his regards."
A hopeful look crossed the queen's features at the mention of the elder Stark. When she realized he wasn't there, it disappeared as quickly as it had appeared. "What do you wish to speak about, Lord Stark? It was quite the journey up here."
"Your grandson…" Janas began, his hands folding together. "Well, let's just say most of us houses have severe reservations about his ability to lead us into the future. He has the worst qualities of his House without many of the rewarding features."
The queen let out a little, bitter laugh. "Is that it, Lord Stark? You know as well as I that I cannot control the young prince. That is pure Targaryen there, us Arryns don't control them whatsoever. You should be talking to my husband in King's Landing, rather."
Janas Stark shook his head emphatically. "The old man has a place in his heart for his grandson. No matter what we have said, what we have requested, he has refused to move Aeryn off the prime spot for the throne."
Queen Kyva spoke neutrally. "That is natural, as he is the eldest born, and is young and fit. Perhaps if you want to control the throne, you should offer someone of your family to pair him with, Janas."
Lord Stark again shook his head. "It is not that we worry about the family on the throne, Lady Arryn. We fear what the little one will do once he's on the throne. The King has navigated easily through the nuances in relationships here in Westeros. I do not think that young Aeryn will be able to do so. Blundering through it will only further enrage the already angry houses. There have been whispers of dissent, my Queen."
Her gaze turned piercing. "From where?"
Lord Stark simply watched her with his icy eyes. "Everywhere, my Lady. Few in Westeros will deny that they have thought about it."
The anger in her eyes turned to resolve slowly, her hands wringing at the edge of her skirt. The queen looked at the man in front of her. "What would you have me do? Confront the child? I'd lose all influence I have currently, that I have carefully worked for years to accumulate."
Janas thought for a moment, for his plans were evaporating quickly. "Encourage the prince to look at all prospects equally and without bias. The more he does that, the better chance the rest of us have. Aeryn has no relationships with any of the children of major Houses. My own children fear that he will provoke the North into some sort of action were something to happen. For all of your influence, would you spend it to save our nation?"
Lady Arryn nodded. "Thank you, Lord Stark for your wise counsel. I fear I will have to carry this dark task to its end."
Without another word, Janas Stark turned back north. A small accompaniment of soldiers followed him as protection.
A/N: Sorry that was so short! I just really wanted to type up something for you all about the heads of each major house so you'd have somewhere to base your people off of, someone to have established already.
Head of House Stark- Lord Janas Stark is the Head of House. Stark, 48, is married to Lady Laerra Stark (Florent). Janas is a dutiful and calm leader. He is known to be a neutral person and to favor peace over war. He altogether refuses to go to King's Landing, viewing it as a city of incessant corruption and a hotbed for war. He refuses to take sides on much, letting people mock him because of it. He is an easygoing person, and often seeks to mediate crises before they happen.
Head of House Arryn- Lord Ashen Arryn is the Head of House. Arryn, 39, is married to Lady Carlys Arryn (Tyrell). Ashen is often in the middle of fights in King's Landing, seeking to be a mediator and to soothe egos as best as he can. He is widely regarded as one of the most apt leaders in Westeros currently. He has few enemies, only chiefly young Prince Aeryn. He makes frequent visits to King's Landing.
Head of House Tully- Lady Palina Tully is the Head of House. Tully, 51, is married to Lord Elden Tully (Mallister). Lady Tully is a homebody, and is fiercely protective of her family. She is notorious for getting into arguments with the Lannisters, and is one of the chief critics of the King currently. Lady Tully has survived 4 attempts on her life, two by poison and two by physical attacks. She managed to fight off the assassins both times, and twice the poison was not strong enough to kill her. She claims, although people don't know if it is humorously or not, that the King wishes her dead.
Head of House Baratheon- Lord Harden Baratheon is the Head of House. Baratheon, 46, is married to Lady Alis Baratheon (Reed). Harden Baratheon is a stoic figure, and is a close confidant of the King, although never did get the post of Hand of the King. Due to his close proximity to the King, most people go through him if they have a complaint, especially Lords Stark and Greyjoy. If the current Hand would die, most figure that Baratheon would be gifted the title.
Head of House Targaryen- King Aerys III Targaryen is the Head of House. Aerys III, 82, is married to Queen Kyva Targaryen (Arryn). Widely respected throughout the kingdoms, he is known as a gentle and able leader. He commands the respect of most Houses, and has gone to many lengths to try to preserve it. He did not pass on the kingdom to his son, instead it will fall directly to his grandson, Aeryn. He is critiqued for having not given it to his son, who was seen as a more able leader than the bombastic Aeryn.
Head of House Martell- Lord Kieran Martell is the Head of House. Martell, 42, is married to Lady Aranna Martell (Redwyne). Kieran is known as a womanizer with one of the highest number of bastards in Westeros at the current time. He is disliked by the Tyrells for numerous reasons, but one is because of his disrespect of his wife, who is close to the Tyrells. He is the current Hand of the King. He was wise in his younger years, but is now regarded as in the way of Lord Baratheon.
Head of House Tyrell- Lady Celia Tyrell is the Head of House. Lord Benam Tyrell (Hightower) is her husband. Tyrell, 56, is the current head of Tyrell House. She mourned her brother when he passed away suddenly and without warning. She holds harsh reservations towards the Martells and Lannisters, who she secretly blames for his passing. She was once considered as a prospect for one of the first woman Hand of the King jobs. Her father was the first Hand of the King for Aerys before he passed away.
Head of House Lannister- Lord Trevyr Lannister is the Head of House. Lannister, 37, is married to Lady Mysa Lannister (Tully). He is more strategic than many, but is known for his fights with Lady Tyrell and Lady Tully. He is known to want more power than he currently has, but no one really knows what he wants. He is cunning and quiet, letting the other Houses squabble while he takes the title of the best conditioned at meetings. Has amicable relations with Lord Stark and Lord Baratheon.
Head of House Greyjoy- Lord Clarrik Greyjoy is the Head of House. Greyjoy, 35, is married to Lady Evelyne Greyjoy (Blackwood). He is a womanizer as well, but not as bad as Lord Martell. He, like Lord Stark, rarely goes to King's Landing unless it is absolutely necessary. Not much is really known about him, as he is rarely out in public. Some say he wants power, others say he doesn't really need it. Either way, he is well placed to seek more.
A/N: I prefer characters between the ages of 15-25 so we can have a bit of more tension between them. I love varied characters, but don't make them outside of the realm of what would actually happen. I'm hoping to get another chapter out sometime this weekend. Thanks! I'd love tons of characters, I see use for any I'd get.
FORM
Full Name:
Titles:
Alias (like the Hound, Mountain, etc.):
Occupation:
Age:
Sexuality:
Gender:
Appearance (detailed please, not outside of realm of possible):
Background:
Personality (detailed):
Ambition:
Romance (preferred to be yes, but can be no):
Strengths:
Weaknesses (more than Strengths):
Suggestions for your character (plot-wise):
Weapons:
Opinions of…
King Aerys III:
Crown Prince Aeryn:
Starks:
Arryns:
Tullys:
Greyjoys:
Lannisters:
Tyrells:
Martells:
Baratheons:
Targaryens:
Extra:
Characters I'd like to see: Any children of the main Houses. They'll all be important in their own ways. I'd prefer no Targaryens, but I'd be open to seeing some. I purposefully left the younger generation open for all of you to have. Thank you! Good luck, and if you need help, just ask!
