Year: End of 293 AC (Less than 5 years to canon)
My trip to Storm's End was rather dreary as the storms raged. Honestly, Storm's End was truly an ironic name considering the fact it never stopped storming. I was pretty sure that it somehow ended up being the one place in all of Westeros that was perpetually rainy. It was like Seattle or London or, Old Gods forgive me, Forks. Jesus I sound like Bella. Ew. Why did I ever read that damn saga? Oh that's right it was popular every freaking body in class had it and I gave in and read all four books despite wanting to jump into and shake the stupid bint. My mom bought me the whole collection despite my telling her not to. I burned them just like I did Romeo and Juliet, giggling all the way as I whispered "Burn you oversized Tink reject! Burn!". Thinking back on that now, maybe I shouldn't have dragons. Still gonna do it! Ok being in this wheel-house is clearly making me lose it.
It was soon to be Renly's name day and in preparation I had taken over the kitchens. The kitchen head was understandably put out and had even made complaints until I told him I would share my recipe with him. Of course then he laughed and spoke of how I was a noble child that had likely never seen the inside of a kitchen. He sent my eye twitching and so I made him a deal. If he lost he would leave his position and if he won I would pay him 5000 dragons. I knew I would win and truthfully I just wanted the man gone after learning just exactly who's spy he was and how he treated the women here. And so two nights later all was completed and the next morning I set out to Renly's chambers to gather him for his surprise knowing how much he loved sweets. As I rushed in I immediately realized I really should have knocked. "Gods Above!" I turned back and ran shutting the door behind me "Lock the bloody fucking door!" I cried forgetting all my lessons as a lady as I screamed and cursed the idiots.
Renly had come to her room to beg her silence "Why do you hide it? Do you not love Loras?"
"Of course I love him!" Renly sighs as Loras shifts from where he was standing. "Nephyra, dear cousin, you must understand that the Faith, the Gods themselves view our love let alone acting upon it as a sin." Renly says and I snort.
"Renly do you know why most of the South believes those of the North to be barbarians?"
"What does that have to do with this? Nephyra lis-"
"Renly, please. Answer the question" He sighs and aswers in the negative.
"I doubt many do after all it was originally the Faith that led many to believe it and eventually it became something people just know. Much like my parents I hold to the Old Gods, Renly. The Old Gods do not cast judgement upon those who love another of the same gender, in fact such partners are even allowed to be married." His eyes went wide and his mouth dropped open while Loras released a gasp before stumbling forward.
"Are, Are you sure?" they both asked me Loras' hand gripping onto Renly's shoulder as his hand reached up to hold it in his own. Their eyes begging me to tell them that my words are true.
"Yes. I have a book stating the laws of the Old Way. There is just one thing that would hold for you and I don't really think it would be a problem." I say quickly seeing there hope almost slip from them.
"What is it?"
"Adoption. The Old Gods only allow marriage for such as those who would take in a child sharing in at least one of the partners' blood but the child must be given the family's name. I'd recommend a boy in King's Landing. He is about my age and his name is Gendry. Renly he's Robert's son, just a year younger than I. If you take him as your heir in secret and begin training him so long as you swear an oath to eventually legitimize him as your heir you could marry Loras today if you knew the words. However, if you do not hold to it your marriage is considered void. It must also take no longer than 5 years to do." Renly's eyes furrow as he looks at me.
"You've seen something." She freezes. Only to receive an alert for two hidden quest being completed.
You have completed 2 Hidden Quests
Hidden Quest: A general and the Stormlands.
Renly felt ill at the thought of being forced to marry a woman to provide an heir. He does not see the appeal of women nor has any reaction but disgust at the very thought of their bodies. He knew he would have to keep Loras close by to be able to perform and the thought of his love watching as he bedded another, likely his sister, would have caused his mind and heart to fracture. You have given him a way to be with his true love.
Rewards: Renly's undying love (familial). Renly's absolute loyalty (behind Loras). Renly will provide you the strength and numbers of the Stormlands should you need it.
Hidden Quest: A Flower Knight's Heart
Loras has always feared Renly taking a wife and bedding her. He believed that Renly would love the woman for giving him a child, which he could not give, and leave him. In his nightmares he sees the face of his sister twisted with pleasure as his love spills his seed into her and confesses his love for her and the gift of fatherhood she bestowed upon him time and again. You have given him a way to not only be with his love but to have a child.
Rewards: Loras' absolute loyalty (behind Renly). You are now held in great honor amongst Willas Tyrell and Margaery Tyrell. You are somewhat liked by Olenna Tyrell.
"Robert is not long for the throne."
"Joffrey would never."
"It doesn't matter what Joffrey wants. The iron throne never even belonged to Aerys and as such nor to any of his children."
"Then who?" Loras asks and Renly's eyes snap to me and I nod.
"I'll do it when the time comes." Loras was confused but Renly pulled him into his arms and he spoke of my heritage. Loras looked at me and then Renly tears filling his eyes. And so I explain how I am the true heir and have found proof. I tell them of how there is another contender because of the fact he is male and the trueborn son of Rhaegar and his second wife Lyanna. She tells them that the two had been in love and wed in secret. They share a look before falling to their knees.
"Renly! Loras!"
"We know no King only our Queen/We know only the true heir before us." They state and she stops them before they can say anymore.
"Stop! I really like him! Besides" she plays with her fingers "I may have started putting ideas in Robert's head to marry me to him." She says cheeks reddening.
Renly puts it together that night as they dine in private. His eyes are wide and his mouth hanging open when he realizes Jon Snow, Ned Stark's bastard, is really Prince Jaeherys Targaryen, son of Rhaegar and Lyanna. Loras leans over and closes his mouth.
"The next time you leave it wide open I may just have to fill it."
"Ew! Loras that is my cousin! I do not want to hear what you to do in the privacy of your rooms." The two of them blush remembering my presence.
"Regardless" Renly clears his throat. "When the time comes for you to take arms and stake your claim I'll swear to you. I will kneel and let the Lords of the Stormlands know who their Queen is and of course that her husband is king consort." She rolls her eyes but smiles at him regardless.
"I think I would prefer my possible husband and I to be equals, cousin."
A/N: So when it comes to the North and the Old Gods it was never really made clear what their views on homosexuality was. One thing is clear though when it comes to both and that is the distaste that the South and more specifically the Faith seem to hold towards them. Whether that's an influence from Cersei or not doesn't matter. I wanted to give a reason behind those of the South looking down on the North and so I decided this would be one of those reasons as not only are they allowing homosexuality but they allow marriage and even the adoption and legitimization of bastards for it to be held. Which would show a clear difference in Southron and Northern views.