- House Karthmere is an ancient house of Westeros, recalled as the greatest warrior house of all time. For 5,000 years, House Karthmere has destroyed any and all that have attempted to attack them. Of this house, there are those that stem much higher above the rest:

[B.C. = Before (Aegon's) Conquest

5,000 B.C.

Shiva Karthmere: Commonly known to the world as Shiva the Destroyer. Shiva traveled to Westeros with those of his house, landing and settling in the area now known as the Crownlands. 5,000 years ago, however, these lands were fought for between River Kings of the Riverlands, Storm Kings of the Stormlands, and even smaller Petty Kings. None knew what they were getting into, for any that attempted to attack House Karthmere, were utterly destroyed by Shiva. Eventually, it would be Shiva's mother, that would be taken and eventually, killed. Driven by rage, Shiva would go on to attack those responsibly. However, he would not let them off easy. The Higher Kings, like those of the River and Storm lands, had to be made an example of. So, Shiva would have them publicly executed, in the form known as the 'Blood Eagle' execution. Because of this and his level of skill as a warrior, most would go on to refer to Shiva, as 'Shiva the Destroyer'

Shiva was known for having perfectly split hair. Half of which was black as a starless night, the other a silver blond. Some recalled he had a single golden yellow eye on the blackened hair side of his face, while the other was a beautiful amethyst purple. Some say Shiva's mother was a Targaryen, thus responsible for his silve blond hair and amethyst purple eye.

4,900 B.C.

Fafnir Karthmere: Being the great grandson of Shiva Karthmere, many had expectations of Fafnir when he was young. But at an early age, he proved to them all how great he would be. In battle, he was known to have his own pack of blood thirsty tigers. Some believed he could control these tigers through their minds. Finally, the families of past kings Shiva had killed, after a hundred yeaars, turned for revenge. The Kings of the River and Storm lands, the same kings that fought for the lands, teamed up and attacked House Karthmere. At this point, Karthmere Keep was surrounded by water, which had been manually dug, leading to the close rivers and eventually, up to the Narrow Sea. Fafnir and House Karthmere pushed back the Kings and their forces, forcing them to retreat. While the Keep is surrounded by water, those waters are surrounded by dense forests, which Fafnir used to his advantage. Fafnir's tiger pack and hit-and-run teams would slither through the forests, attacking any chance they got, before none of the armies were left, save for the Kings and their generals. Some recall that when Fafnir stared the Kings dead in the eyes, he seemed to have the eyes of a destructive beast...a dragon. For these reasons, he was referred to in history, as 'Fafnir the Striped Dragon'

Unlike most Karthmere's, Fafnir's hair was mostly a silver blond, with a small patch of strands being the deep black. With his hair, he still held the Karthmere signature golden eyes.

3,000 B.C.

Derron Karthmere: 2,000 years after the times of Shiva and Fafnir, those that followed after them were regarded as weak and incompetant rulers of Karthmere Keep. Eventually, a boy would be born, by the name of Derron. By the time he was of age, he was regared as a great warrior, with a very intellectual mind to use alongside that skill in combat. Having to witness for years how other lords and kings mocked his house, Derron would seek his own form of revenge. To prove that House Karthmere was still as great as it was in the days of The Destroyer. Once he was name Lord of Karthmere Keep, Derron turned his eyes on the Kings and Lords who dared laugh at them, and utterly destroyed them. After such actions, the next Kings and Lords would seek their own vengeance, but none expected the strength Derron would bring to House Karthmere. This house alone was able to raise thousands upon thousands of soldiers, a larger army than any king had ever seen before. Any who attempted to attack, would be pushed back time and time again. Since his time, House Karthmere would forever hold the largest and strongest armies of any kingdom or house of Westeros. For his efforts and the strength he gave to his house before he passed, he would commonly be known as 'Derron the Supreme'

Derron held the iconic Karthmere look. Midnight black hair that he kept short, with a beard that attached to said hair, and the golden eyes that gleamed in lights every time. He was known to be a very stern and hard-faced, a dark glimmer in his eyes any time someone saw him.

1,000 B.C.

Lauryn Karthmere: Another 2,000 would pass before Lauryn Karthmere would be name Lady of Karthmere Keep. After a King of the Westerlands, a King of House Lannister, murdered her brother after he had been given guest rights by this king. Much like those before her, Lauryn sough revenge for her fallen brother, and declared war against the Lannister King. This king was arrogant, and did not believe a single house would be abale to take on the entirety of the Westerlands. From lord to lord, Lauryn led House Karthmere through the Westerlands, defeating any lord who got in her way. Eventually, Casterly Rock, the castle of House Lannister, was all that was left. House Karthmere easily defeated the army of the Lannisters, but Lauryn sought to go further. Lauryn and her men stormed the castle, and put half of the entire house to the sword. Half of what was left were said to be injured or near death. It is said that Lauryn warned the King of the Westerlands then, that if he went after her family and house again, she would return to destroy House Lannister perminently. Because of such action, she was known in history, as 'Lauryn the Dreaded'

Much like The Supreme before her, Lauryn looked a Karthmere completely. Her long hair was known to be done in simple braids of different variations over time, and her eyes in a permanent glare. With them was a scowl on her face as well.

Aegon's Conquest

Dreyar II Karthmere: Named after the brother of Lauryn the Dreaded, Dreyar, second of his name, was hoped to be much more grand than his namesake. During his time as lord, the famous Aegon Targaryen, later known as 'Aegon the Conqueror' set his sights on Westeros, and sought to take all of the continent for himself. Dreyar proved to have a very tactical mind, more than any Karthmere before him. Able to think up so many strategies to use against the Targaryens. Whereas Dorne as a whole was able to hold off the Targaryens as a whole kingdom, House Karthmere was the only other house of any land that held off the Targaryens. It was only after Aegon Targaryen held six of the seven kingdoms, did Dreyar stop the fighting. Some say that Aegon the Conqueror respected Dreyar for his strategic mind, that he declared him 'Dreyar the Tactician', a title he would hold through history.

Dreyar was known to have mid length black hair, a short trimmed beard to match with it. His golden eyes were said to be glistening with ideas. He was recalled to be soft spoken, but even then, he was a warrior above all else. Unlike most Karthmere's, Dreyar's skin was known to be olive in color, thus due to his Dornish mother.

House Karthmere

House Colors: Black and White

Sigil: A white tiger body with gold stripes, and a golden eagles head on a black background.

House Words: Never Conquered, Forever Feared

Karthmere Keep: A large fortress made of pure black stoness, surrounded by a moat that connects to the Narrow Sea and dense forests. A grand sized keep that has never been taken from the Karthmere's.

Eagle: While most houses have been known to have their ancestral blades, House Karthmere houses an ancetral battle-axe. A two sided axe that most lords of the house have been known to single handedly wield.

Noticable Features

Black hair and golden eyes, thought some have been known to have features given from other houses and lands of Westeros.

Known for having markings across their bodies, mostly involving their house as inspiration. (Almost norse tribal like tattos for reference)

Been quite some time since I've written on this site. Although, that doesn't mean I haven't been writing. It's been slow, but I've been getting the ideas out, just on other platforms. Although, I wanted to come back and see what reception this story would get.

I've done Game of Thrones stories before, but those stuck with following canon events entirely. Now, that doesn't mean canon events won't happen in this story, but they won't be followed completely.

When it comes to the end game for Derron's (MC) partner, I'm not entirely sure. I know I want to go with either Margaery or Arianne. So, I'd like to see what those reading think in who I should go with. If you think it would be possible with both, then let me know how that can be done, to where it won't stick out of place.

Speaking of Arianne, I want to make her and Dorne more apart of the story than Game of Thrones did. Although to do this, I'll need help. My knowledge on the books is limited, and that goes for Dorne as well. So again, I'd hope to hear feedback letting me know some points of Dorne that would do well to be shown in this story.

Let me know what you all think, and I'll see you in the next chapter. But for now...

That's it, be safe ya'll!