Storm's End

Storm's End is the Regional Capital of the Stormlands and the location for the SKRP Faction belonging to "Storm's End". The Lord/Lady of Storm's End also holds the title of "Lord/Lady Paramount of the Stormlands" when subjugated to the Iron Throne, and the title of "Storm King/Storm Queen" when independent. The predominant culture of the Stormlands is Andal.

## History

As penned by Maester Minuvas, in the 7th Winter for official catalogue at the Citadel in Hightower.

### (Pre-SKRP Overview)

Storm's End was the seventh Castle built by Durran Godsgrief, the progenitor of House Durrandon. During Aegon's conquest, Argilac the Arrogant would challenge Aegon's champion Orys Baratheon in open combat outside the keep. Argilac would lose this duel, and Orys Baratheon would wed Argilac's daughter Argella Durrandon. Orys Baratheon would be made the first Lord-Paramount of the Stormlands and Lord of Storm's End, he would adopt his wife's house colors and symbols as the Baratheons. Out of respect for House Durrandon's ancient house colors, every Lord or Lady Paramount of the Stormlands has continued the tradition of keeping the colors, words and flag of House Durrandon.

### (Season 4)

A man by the name of **Finnigan** (unknown house) declares himself the Storm King of the Stormlands, and becomes independent from the Iron Throne. His reign is violent, swift and powerful. As the Stormking he allies himself with the Iron Islands, invades and succesfully conqueres the Westerlands, The Vale, and the North with what became known as the "War of Sea and Sky". Eventually the North and the Westerlands would reclaim their independence, but Storm King Finnigan would retain the Vale and appoint his own Lords as their leaders. This effectively makes Finnigan the King of the Stormlands, the Mountain and the Vale. For reasons that may be lost to history, although it is believe to be a supposed mounting "White Walker" threat, King Finnigan adbicates his claim on the Vale - returning it to the King of Westeros, **Charlie Baratheon**. **​**​King Baratheon appoints Lord **Haymen Tully**, also the Lord of Riverrun, as the Lord-Protector of the Vale and as the Lord of the Eery - and this effectively ends the war. Finnigan is rumored to have sought refuge in the Iron Islands and therefore at some point must have lost his titles in the process, he remains there to this day. *(Maester's Note: This presumably gives Finnigan a titular claim to Storm's End, yet he doesn't seem to have pressed it).*

### (Season 6)

Lord **Magnus** ruled shortly into the 6th winter as the Lord of Storm's end, taking Lady **Zaira** (a commoner) as his wife, elevating her to the status of nobility. Shortly into his Lordship however, a mysterious disappearance left him no longer about the region. Lady Zaira claimed the Ladyship of Storm's End through her marriage, and was granted it by the crown. Lady Zaira's reign was contentious, and she came to be known as a "false inheritor", manipulating her way to the throne of Storm's End. In time, rumors began to speculate of a formal alliance between her and the High King of the Iron Isles - a secret collusion that gave the High King of the Iron Isles de factor authority over the Stormlands. Her Stewards, **Carhillion Embergrove** and a woman by the name of **Amillian** worked tirelessly to foster relations with the other regions and prevent civil disorder. Lady Zaira would eventually take Carhillion as her husband, elevating him to the status of Lord and bringing some stability to the region. This would not last, soon open violence and disorder overtook the Stormlands - citizens began to seek refuge in the Tymberlands and other nearby lands as banishments to the wall, imprisonment and other crimes began to be levied against the citizens by their Lady. Under mounting political pressure, Lady Zaira fled to the Iron Islands and further fed the rumors speculating her cozy relationship with the High King. Her current whereabouts remain unknown. Two claimants came to compete for the throne of the Stormlands, **Tysinian Baratheon** who had ancestral claims to the title and Carhillion Embergrove who had a claim through his marriage. At the decision by the remaining citizens and by proclamation of the Queen of Westeros, Carhillion was named the new Lord and the Embergrove family was raised to the status of a great house. As a sign of respect, Carhillion knighted the young Tysinian Baratheon and made him a steward of Lord's End. *(Maester's Note: No Individual's shadow seems to be so long as that of Zaira in Storm's End. She has become the fireside talk of speculation and genuine unhappiness)*

### (Season 7)

Lord Carhillion was struck with a powerful illness early in the Summer season, his Lady in waiting assumed most of the official duties yet none could question that Tysinian Baratheon did most of the business - with a mix of successes and failures alike, loved and hated, much as one could expect from an 18 year old boy. Rowan De Grey was elevated to Steward at this time, and a small council consisting of Maester Minuvas, Ser Baratheon and Xena Stone assumed further authority as Lord Carhillions sickness grew in intensity. Luckily, the Lord recovered by the middle of the summer season, the council was disbanded and rightful authority was vested back in Lord Carhllion. Soon, charges of treason were levied against Ser Baratheon by the crown, still a Steward and Knight of Storm's End at this time. He was executed in Kings Landing for these charges.(*Maester's Note: Even on reflection and after discussing with some of the parties it is difficult to determine the veracity of these claims. The small folk attest they saw Tysinian enter the gates but not exit alive. Only those who had privy access to the event may truly know what occurred).*

Storm's End was yet again subject to some level of the fallout following this execution, as the Baratheon line was extinguished as a noble house in Westeros by Queen Daenarys - it is no surprise that the ancestral home of the Baratheons had many citizens dissented with the Crown's decision. Choosing to leave Storm's End, exposing it to a series of Wildling attacks prior to beginning of the winter season.

### (Season 8)

There has been some considerable turnover amongst the Citizen's of Storm's End since the winter ended, though the Lord and the Maester have remained the same with many of the key billets within the Stables and Farmhands reamining mostly untouched. Ms. Rarity Topaz, whose stonework and masonry skill at this time had a level of fame across the seven kingdoms at this point was recognized in her ability as a diligent organizer of resources and men alike, was elevated to the position of Steward (Though this appointment was made official in the latter half of the 7th Summer Season). In the early portions of the Season, Maester Minuvas was recalled to the Capital where he served as the Grand Maester. Maester Tzalia, later Archmaester, was a skilled healer who would replace him. Shortly afterwards, Lady Topaz cast a vote to unseat Lord Carhillion. The reasons are unclear to outsiders as to why a steward would usurp the Lordship of Storm's End, but there were whispers applauding the skill in which Lady Topaz positioned herself. It would not end for Lord Carhillion there, he would be offered and would accept the title of Master of Coin in King's Landing - where his own Maester, now the Grand Maester, is rumored to have influenced this decision. Around this time, Grand Maester Minuvas completed his report on his service at Storm's End and they were turned back over to the Citadel for another Maester to take.

## Council

Storm-Queen Rarity Topaz

Storm-King Rodrik Topaz

Steward Kegan Orkwood

First Ranger Bartholomew Fennward

## Champion of the Arena

The Current Champion of the Storm's End arena, a fisticuffs fight fest that tests the brawling abilities of commoner and noble alike.

Pippy (S07)

## Knights

(Updated by Lord-Paramount Rodrik Topaz)

The Following Individuals have been Knighted in Storm's End, and are afforded all appropriate titles, honors, recongitions & priveleges. As such, their sworn vows are to be recognized in all lands which honor Knighthood. Additional honors will be listed as appropriate.

Season 7:

1. Ser Ren Johnson (Unknown House)
2. Ser Tysinian of House Baratheon (Deceased)

Season 8:

1. Dame Serenity of House Colbolt

Season 9:

1. Ser Owen of House Topaz

## Trivia

* Storm's End Colors slightly change based on their allegiance. The Stag is featured with a crown around its neck when they are subjugated to the throne. The crown appears over the Stag's head when they are an independent King, or a Baratheon is on the Iron Throne.

* Orys Baratheon was believed to be a Targaryen Bastard, it is possible the two Houses are in some way related today.