House Verdant

### Military Strength

Able to levy ~4,000 men,Combined, it's vassals can levy around 3,000 men, the majority of which come from House Urian.

### Cadet Branches

House Verdant of Wyvern's Keep (Claimant)

### Age

House Jadefyre ~102 years,House Verdant ~1 year.

**House Verdant** is a noble house from the Westerlands, descended from House Blackfyre and thus Targaryen. They were founded by Lord Daemon Verdant after he renounced his ties to the Blackfyre cadet-house, Jadefyre, and claimed Castamere as the holdings of his new house.

## History

House Jadefyre was founded by an exiled member of House Blackfyre shortly after the failed first Blackfyre Rebellion. The house was named after Jacarys Blackfyre, the founder, stole an emerald necklace, which he mistakenly thought was just a jade, from his sister shortly after being exiled and used it to fund his new house for a few generations. In the 102 years since the house was founded, the house has established itself in Volantis but has various roots all over the free cities.

Jorgen Jadefyre, a well renowned warrior, founded a small warband, whom he named "The Emerald Blades", as he had every warrior who had served with them for 10 years a steel sword with a small emerald in the hilt. Currently, Vaegel Jadefyre is the leader of the group of just over 70. They pride themselves on their skill and experience in battle, not numbers, and are fiercely loyal to the Jadefyre family, however when not in their service they are fulfilling whatever mercenary tasks they must.

Jerymin Wyvernblood was a lord of a minor Targaryen vassal, who was great friends with Jacarys Blackfyre. When Jacarys was exiled, Jerymin sold his small castle and moved his whole family to Essos with Jacarys. The two families have been great friends and, although the Wyvernblood's still see themselves as a lower house, all members of House Jadefyre are expected to treat them with respect and occasionally the Wyvernblood's will be given the honor of wedding a Jadefyre.

Daemon Jadefyre recently had a valyrian longsword named Cataclysm forged in Qohor, which he plans on keeping as a family heirloom. He currently carries it and uses it in times of battle or war, and plans on giving it to his heir once he becomes too old to use it effectively.

After arriving at his new castle and town, Daemon founded a small group of elite warriors whom he named his "Emerald Blades", whom are all elite trained archers and cavalry. Currently, thanks to the previous occupant's negligence, the village and castle are in disrepair.

More recently, during a feast at Summerhall, the small garrison of Wyvern's Keep was overwhelmed and the keep was usurped by House Terrace, now claiming themselves to be "House Terrace of Wyvern's Keep".

Daemon recently went on an expedition to Asshai. Using the great wealth he found, he bought the ruins of Castamere and is now rebuilding it with this great wealth, hoping to become even wealthier from the nearby mines he has also purchased, and founded the great noble house of Verdant, naming his close siblings as members of the House should they choose to join him.

## Relationships

### Family Members

Lord Daemon Verdant - The third eldest son of Balaegor and expert archer, Daemon has recently come to Westeros to make a name for himself and his family. He currently serves as lord of Castamere.. 19 years old when he initially came to Westeros, now 22.

Vaelys Verdant - The eldest son of Balaegor and a master with all sorts of weapons, Vaelys represents his family as leader of the Emerald Blades and war leader. 26 years old.

Elisif Jadefyre - Youngest child of Balaegor, Elisif is particularly close to her brother Daemon and is far too young for any talents to have made themselves clear. Elisif is possibly the closest in nature to Daemon, being a witty, generally amicable person with strange random highlights of black. 16 years old.

### Ancestors

Jacarys Blackfyre is considered the founder of the house, though little is known of him personally. He sold jewellery stolen from his house after fleeing to the Free Cities and founded his house as a trading merchant family in Volantis.

### Household

*Martyn Crakehall* - One of Daemon's several squires and a loyal friend and servant of Daemon.

*Maester Konnrad* - The maester assigned to Castamere. An old but friendly teacher and healer.

*Rennart Wyvernblood* - Uncle to Daemon and battle-hardened veteran, he serves as the castellan and chief of guard at Castamere.

**The Emerald Council**

The Emerald Council help Lord Daemon to make decisions regarding Castamere and his house.

*Admiral Symeon Stormship* - Symeon was found in the dungeons after Kings Landing was taken by Baelor Brightflame, and Daemon managed to pay off his bounty in exchange for taking him into his service. He now leads the Verdant fleet and is an experienced and able captain, sailing on the flagship *Golden Fury.*

*Coinmaster Lucerys Montewar* - Previously served master of coins Petyr Baelish, before the Lannisters were overthrown. He has since served as an accountant in the courts of Casterly Rock, but decided to strike out and offer his employ to Lord Daemon when he heard of the plans to reconstruct Castamere.

*Spymaster Jon Lonath* - Jon served in the golden company for a short amount of time, helping their spymaster, but eventually left and found himself in the employ of Lord Daemon.

*Marshall Ser Tion Raine* - As marshall, Tion leads and advises Lord Daemon in matters of war. He is part of an old house of knights from the Westerlands, who claim descendance from the very-same Reynes of Castamere, but now serves Lord Daemon.

*Chief Miner Daniel Fogsmith* - Daniel is an experienced miner and builer, who helps to advise and keep Lord Daemon informed of the progress on Castamere. He also gives some small advice on when to sell and hoard gold, to best turn a profit.

## Military Strength

**Current Garrison:** 500 Crownlanders - 300 Infantry Tier III, 200 Archers Tier II+ 500 'Castle Guards'
**Current Army:** Standing 100 Unsullied tier 'Crimson Lions' - Tier VI House Troops,
1300 infantry troops - 1,300 Crownlander Infantry Tier III,
1500 cavalry - 1500 Crownlander Knights Tier IV
1200 archers - 1,200 Crownlander Archers Tier II.
Total assembled 4000 (Includes Crimson Lions and excludes garrison)