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Benjen Stark

Benjen Stark is a member of House Stark, a noble House from the North.

## Biography

Benjen Stark was born in 371 AC to Lucas Stark and Alys Liddle. Under the careful eye of Lucas among other Starks, Benjen started a hardy training and discipline early on from a very young age. From the early mornings, Benjen conditioned and trained in two-handed combat, guided by dutiful instructors. In time, blistered hands and painful bruises ushered in fruition through learning to fight.

Regularly, Benjen and his friends would be up to no good around Winterfell. It was easy to take nicely to Benjen after talking to him and looking upon the steely gaze of his eyes. At fifteen, Benjen had the routine of going out with a small group of troops to patrol the local lands. These assignments would go for weeks at a time. Eventually, he garnered an understanding of how a troop works and operates together. It would come time for him to lead this unit of guardsmen. Many made comment of that ‘steely’ gaze which his friends from his younger years commented on as well. While he always wanted to do right by the troopers under him, he was a strict and uniform head of the guard. Nobody minded his rule, yet it was often a soldier breathed just a little bit easier when Benjen’s eyes looked elsewhere...

Come 388 AC, a rowdy bunch of bandits made a dastardly habit of marauding across the main roads in the night. The 17-year-old Benjen took his men out upon his own volition to the small camp of bandits and dealt with them handily. They were spared no quarter or compromise. Ever since then, other bandits cautioned themselves upon hearing the name of Benjen Stark. It remains to be seen if Benjen’s purely black and white outlook on decisions is out of wrath, tradition or otherwise.

Unto 390 AC, Benjen is starting to come into form, both physically and mentally, yet there is still plenty for him to attain. Benjen and his retinue have kept been peacekeeping lands of the North and holdings of the Starks. While held to the North, there came a time for him to make a venture down south with his family to King’s Landing.

## Timeline

* 371 AC - Benjen Stark is born.
* 386 AC - Under Lukas Stark, Benjen is given provisional leadership of a cadre of troops to safeguard local holdings.
* 388 AC - Benjen is no longer on provisional leadership, leads the unit on his own.
* 390 AC - Benjen goes south with his family to King’s Landing.

## Supporting Characters

* Reynard Liddle - House Bodyguard and Combat Instructor - Archetype: Warrior
* Gascon Glover - Senior Medic, Doctor - Archetype: Medic
* Bowen Dustin - General Advisor - Archetype: General
House Wyl

House Wyl of the Boneway is a house from Wyl in northern Dorne. It is one of the principal houses sworn to House Martell of Sunspear.

They blazon their banners with a black adder biting a heel on yellow.

## Recent History

Like near all other Dornish houses, House Wyl was heavily involved in the fighting during the Archon's invasion of Dorne during the Dornish-Triarchy War.
House Brax

House Brax of Hornvale is a noble house from the westerlands, among the chief bannermen of House Lannister of Casterly Rock. Their seat is Hornvale.

Their shield depicts a purple unicorn on silver.

## Recent History

During Brynden's Rebellion, Lord Tywin of House Brax uncovered a plot to kill Lord Tyrek Lannister. This led the West to join the Crown's armies in the fighting.

Lord Tywin Brax currently sits as Lord Inquisitor of the West.
House Qorgyle

House Qorgyle of Sandstone is a noble house from Sandstone in western Dorne. They are sworn to House Martell of Sunspear.

Their arms are three black scorpions over red.

## Recent History

While Sandstone saw little conflict during the Dornish-Triarchy War, hostages from the family were taken during the conflict when the Water Gardens were raided by the Archon's men. All of the hostages would be later returned at war's end, as part of the agreement in the Pact.
Koj

Koj is one of the fifteen islands that make up the main Summer Isles archipelago.

## Description

Koj is a smaller island than Walano to the north, or Omboru and Jhala to the south, but no less important to the culture and people of the Summer Isles. The Summer Isles are famed for their Swan Ships, great seafaring vessels that ride the wind faster than any galley or warship from elsewhere in the Known World, and it is in the shipyards of Koj that the finest Swan Ships are constructed. Hewn from exotic woods native only to the Summer Isles themselves, the white-sailed vessels are an impressive sight as they cut through the waters of the Summer Sea.

## Ruler

The island of Koj is ruled over by just one family, House Xaq. Claiming descendancy from the legendary Summer Isle Prince Malthar Xaq, called the Mapmaker and the Windrider, the Xaqs reside within the Pearl Palace on the northern aspect of the island.
Festival of Colour

The Festival of Colour is an annual celebration that takes place in the Free City of Tyrosh, typically during the ninth moon of the year. It runs for two weeks, and is intended to celebrate the dyes that first made Tyrosh rich.

## History

First celebrated in 133AC by the Archon Irrio Hartys, the Festival of Colour has changed over the years. It was first celebrated by just the nobility, who would hold a great feast within the Archon's Palace, feasting on foods dyed in brilliant vibrancy, from red breads to green quail eggs. Such was a show of such brazen wealth that it has largely fallen out of favour with the rich of the city over the years, but it still persists to some extent.

Whilst the House Hartys has faded into obscurity, the festival persists, but is very different from what was once created by Archon Irrio. The celebrations now last seven days, and involve most of the free residents of the city.

## Format

For the duration of the festival, those taking part are encouraged to wear bright colours or dye their high vibrant colours - something most often achieved by the less well-off members of the city via use of boiled onion skins to produce vibrant yellow tunics. The more wealthy will traditionally show it off via use of purple and blue dyes, both of which associated with significantly expense.

Throughout the week, the common and market districts of the city are transformed by an army of merchants selling brightly coloured trinkets and food, seeking to make a fortune from the visitors that influx into the city to enjoy the festivities. At the Fountain of the Drunken God, a great stage is constructed and decorated with streamers of fabric, and musicians and mummers perform throughout the day and night.

Most of the nobility will celebrate the Festival in their own way within their manses in the Golden District, but often will visit the stage at the Fountain too, where they can enjoy the entertainment in their own private area of the plaza, surrounded by a wall of guards that separate them from the common rabble.
House Celtigar

House Celtigar of Claw Isle rules Claw Isle, an island in the narrow sea off the coast of Crackclaw Point. They are the owners of a Valyrian steel greataxe called Crab's Pincer.

Their arms depict red crabs strewn on white.

## History

House Celtigar is an ancient and proud house, with the blood of old Valyria in its veins. Lord Crispian Celtigar served as master of coin to King Aegon I Targaryen. The Celtigars claim dominion over Crackclaw Point, but the inhabitants do not acknowledge their claim. When they surrendered peacefully to Queen Visenya Targaryen during the Aegon's Conquest, the people of Crackclaw were officially freed from pledging fealty to anyone but the Iron Throne. The Celtigars occasionally send men there to collect taxes. If Lord Celtigar sends enough collectors, a few come back to him.

During the Dance of the Dragons, Lord Bartimos Celtigar sat on the black council to Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen.
Isle of Birds

The Isle of Birds is one of the fifteen islands that make up the main Summer Isles archipelago.

## Description

The Isle of Birds is located in the Smiling Sea, a stretch of water between Walano to the north and Omboru to the south. Named for the myriad of avian life that inhabits the forested gentle hills and yellow-sanded beaches, the Isle of Birds is said to be the chosen home of one of the many gods of the Summer Isles, the Parrot Prince.

## Ruler

The Isle of Birds is currently ruled over by the Toda family, and each generation takes the feather of a different species as their sigil, wearing them proudly as a chain around their neck as a beautiful, colourful neckfrill.
Isle of Whips

The Isle of Whips is a small island found at the heart of the Jade Sea. It is not inhabited, beyond the small stations used by slavers to store their stock before sailing onwards on their journey.

## Geography

Located to the east of Great Moraq and northwest of Marahai, the Isle of Whips is isolated from the other nations and locations in the Jade Sea by leagues and leagues of water, and as such has not been colonised to any great level.

The island itself is largely barren, without any real plant or animal life, unlike many of the other islands found within the Jade Sea, and as such is incapable of sustaining settlements that would be heavily reliant on expensive imports from the surrounding nations of Yi Ti and Qarth.

Despite this, there is evidence that the island was once colonised, as on the northern coast a ruined city, its name long forgotten and rarely included on maps of the region, can be found.
Kreelyn Eltfellow

Status: Alive

Kreelyn is the first mate of the Turtleshell Pirates. He is generally friendly and carefree, enjoying the freedom that comes with the pirate lifestyle. He encountered The Party when scouting for new recruits for his crew. The Party lured him and Kenneth Silverback into a trap with Gussy and a disguised Max posing as eager young recruits. When The Party revealed themselves, he revealed that his pirates had stolen their ship and would not be returning it. Zazu Blue and Don Bon attacked, forcing Kreelyn to retreat.

Kreelyn found out about Kenneth's death after Don Bon sent him Kenneth's head in the claws of a giant crab. Kreelyn managed to capture Don and castrated him after being taunted about his friend's death.

He joined The Party in pursuit of Karla when she and Marlin deserted the pirate flotilla.
Hypnobloke

**Hypnobloke** is one of Legion's sub-personalities.

## Biography

Hunting down Cyclops, Legion was forced to pit himself against Cyclops' X-Men. When Magik's magic proved impassable to telepathy, Legion had to make use of the Hypnobloke's powers in order to defeat her by convincing her that there was no such thing as magic.

## Powers and Abilities

### Powers

**Hypnosis:** Unlike many of his other powers, Hypnobloke's abilities seem closer to real hypnosis, relying on eye contact and repetitive suggestion in order to overcome his target, but there does seem to be some basis for this power, particularly in the eyes being used to enamour the target into more easily falling under Hypnobloke's suggestion.

## Notes

* Hypnobloke has swirling eyes and a somewhat chimp-like appearance.
Tin Man

**Owen Backes**, also known as ***Tin Man***, is a human mutant and a cyborg.

## Biography

Owen Backes manifested his powers during a car accident and survived, although he lost his girlfriend in the accident. The police quickly started to shoot him but then the X-Men came to his help, intending to take him to the Jean Grey School for Higher Learning, but a newly assembled Freedom Force also arrived to take him.

After a quick battle between the two teams, Backes chose to go with the Freedom Force, Ostensibly, Freedom Force was going to help him deal with his powers and provide him a chance to help his country. Unbeknownst to Backes, Kade Kilgore intended to take him, using his relations with the United States government.

## Powers and Abilities

### Powers

**Technological Assimilation:** Tin Man's primary mutant ability is the power to assimilate any technological components into his body and make it one with him. After his abilities activated, Tin Man resurfaced as a cyborg-like beings. The majority of his body has become completely mechanic with only a few of his original body parts intact.

* ***Superhuman Durability:*** Tin Man's mechanical body offers him protection against most forms of attack. He is able to survive being shot by small caliber weaponry and has survived a car crash without a scratch.
* ***Technopathy:*** His mutation allows him to interface with technology and possibly more. The limits of this ability are currently unknown.
House Royce

## House Royce of Runestone

House Royce of Runestone is an old and powerful noble house of the Vale which since Brynden's Rebellion have ruled as Defender of Vale and Warden of the East. Their seat is the castle Runestone, located on the coast of the Narrow Sea north of Gulltown.

The Royces of Runestone blazon their arms with black iron studs on bronze, bordered with runes, and their motto is "*We Remember*".

## History

### House Royce Since the Establishment of the Baelish Dynasty

During Brynden's Rebellion, Lord Royce led the few Valelords that stayed loyal to King Edmund I Baelish, despite calls from his liege Lord Arryn to support Lord Brynden instead. Although the Vale was spared much of the fighting, Lord Royce found himself heavily involved in the conflict, capturing the would-be-King in 384AC outside the walls of Harrenhal. In exchange for their support and loyalty, House Royce were given the titles of Defenders of the Vale and Wardens of the East when they were stripped from House Arryn.

More recently still, the hand of Princess Asha Baelish, currently second-in-line to the Iron Throne was offered to the Lord of Runestone, further strengthening their position.
Huiji

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Huiji is a coastal city in the Golden Empire of Yi Ti in eastern Essos. It is the second largest city in the nation.

## Location and Geography

Huiji is located due north of the large isle of Leng, and east and west of the coastal cities of Yin and Jinqi respectively. The three great port cities of Yi Ti are connected via the Salt Road, which spans the entire of the south coast of the Golden Empire.

## Culture

Huiji is famed for its craft of fine silk and paper, and considered the home of modern writing and art. Many travelers from the city seek the familiar sights of the city in a district of Qarth known colloquially as West Huiji, for it resembles many similarities to the YiTish city itself.
Canahs

### Currency

Wenches, Damsels, Maidens (1 Wench = 5 Copper Pennies. 3 Damsels = 1 Silver Stag. 10 Maidens = 1 Golden Dragon.)

Canahs is a large fishing town, located on the northwestern aspect of the Lysene island.

## Recent History

It was a member of the Vhassyl family that first founded the city of Canahs, and it was through their defence of the valuable fishing port against raiders and pirates from the Stepstones that the family built their reputation for being capable generals and admirals alike.

Many hostages taken during the Dornish-Triarchy War were held in the manses of Canahs until the war's end.
Herman Massey

Herman Massey is a member of the Crownlander House of Massey.

## Biography

Herman was born in 367 AC to Lord Justin Massey and Lady Barra Massey (nee Rosby), unlike his older brother and Lord of Stonedance, Herman is said to have been "Born with fighting in him" although he was is not as quiet as his brother, he is not a loud person either,

Herman's Childhood was spent for as long as he can remember on horseback and training, he loved it for some reason, and he thought of the men at arms like second parents at the time, then he was sent off to the court of House Velaryon, where his brother was also sent, they started to get along, and worked together, Herman and Merrel are more than brothers, Merrel being the schemer than he is, and Herman is happy to assist him in whatever he can, be it leading house Massey levies, doing the work of a bodyguard, or anything his brother tells him to do, in exchange, Herman gets plenty of action and enjoys a pretty high place in the Stonedance court, or at least that he hopes, he strives to keep his brother impressed, and hopes that his brother won't betray him one day, because he never would, family is family, as he always says.

Herman is not an honorable person, just like his brother, he will not hesitate to cheat, lie, steal, etc, but there are only a few rules he follows, one of them being: family is family, you don't betray it, family works together although Herman has always wanted to go to Essos and seek his fortune, yet the hopes that someday he will make his fortune in Westeros keeps him here, for now.

## Timeline

* 367 AC: Ser Herman is Born.
* 379: Ser Herman is sent to the Velaryon Court as a squire.
* 385: Herman Returns from Driftmark having gained his Knighthood
* 386: Herman Wins a small tourney, Starting to show signs of his skill.
* 390: Present day, Herman is a close helper to his brother and a good representative of House Massey in tourneys.

## Family Tree

Justin Massey - father - deceased;

Lady Barra Massey (52) - mother - alive;

Merrel (30) - brother - alive, unmarried;

Oswyn (28) - brother - alive, unmarried;

Rosey (25) - sister - alive, married to Lucerys Velaryon;

Jayde (22) - sister - alive, unmarried.

## Supporting Characters

* Robert (45): Navigator: A veteran Logistical officer, Robert is a devil of getting supplies, and he knows how to get the men to cover more distance thanks to his knowledge of all the terrains present in Westeros, a useful man for any unit
* Janos (25) Medic: one of the many sons of a "self-taught medic" from kings landing Janos has proven the Self-taught skills his father gave him by saving the lives of several men under the command of Herman, the man may lack citadel training, but he can certainly heal many wounds and many illnesses, also prevent them
* Lucas Waters: (Cavalry General) Lucas is Herman's Second in Command, and the only man he wholly trusts aside (ironically) from his brother Merrel he is a leader of mounted men, always yearning for that good cavalry charge
* Edit: Changed my skills from lances and other stuff to just lances (M)
House Estermont

**House Estermont** is a noble house of the Stormlands. They rule from their seat of Greenstone upon the eponymous island of Estermont.

## Recent History

In 331 AC, Ser Andrew Estermont won the boat race at the tournament for King Eddard I Baelish's coronation. In 343 AC, Prince Vorian Martell tried to bribe Lord Eddison Whitehead by offering taxation rights for maritime areas in the domain of House Estermont.

When the Essosi enemies in the Dornish-Triarchy War attacked the Stormlands, they defeated the Estermont Fleet in the waters around their island before continuing to Tarth.
Gogossos

Gogossos, once known as Gorgai, is a ruined city on the Isle of Tears, the largest of the Basilisk Isles. It lies on the southern coast of the island, facing the continent of Sothoryos.

## History

The Old Empire of Ghis founded the city under the name of Gorgai. The Ghiscari held Gorgai for between two and four centuries until the Valyrian Freehold captured it during the Third Ghiscari War and renamed it Gogossos. The dragonlords used it as a penal colony for the worst criminals. New methods of torture were used and blood magic is said to have been practiced, including slave women being forced to mate with beasts to produce twisted, half-human offspring.

Gogossos grew powerful through slavery and sorcery during the Century of Blood, with some calling it the "Tenth Free City". Its slave markets became as notorious as those of the cities of Slaver's Bay. Seventy-seven years after the Doom of Valyria, however, the Red Death emerged from the slave pens of Gogossos and swept from the Isle of Tears and to the rest of the Basilisks. Nine of every ten men died from the plague.
Crimson Company

### Identifiers

Most members wear crimson cloaks or sashes to identify themselves as part of the Crimson Company.

The Crimson Company are a sellsword company based primarily around the lands of the Free Cities, most commonly so Volantis.

They specialise in dealing with river pirates, and find frequent employment by Volantis, Qohor and Norvos to keep the Rhoyne clear of such threats.

## History

The Crimson Company is believed to have been formed as an offshoot of the Bright Banners, due to both bands' affinity for decorating themselves with red.

It's most famous member, Huzhor Neriyah, claimed to be the rightful king of Saath, but had been sent into exile by his scheming brother; since his death in 194 AC, the commander of the Crimson Company has traditionally styled himself as "Guardian of the Memory", a title likewise claimed by the monarchy of the last living city of the Tagaez Fen.
Andalos

Andalos, also called the Hills of Andalos, is an area of northwestern Essos which was the homeland of the Andals. Due to migration and invasion little is left of the original Andal culture, however.

## Geography

Andalos is located south of Braavos and the Braavosian Coastland, west of the narrow sea, and east of the Hills of Norvos. Western Andalos near the narrow sea appears to be plains, while further east it becomes hilly and includes the Velvet Hills. The heart of the ancient kingdom of Hugor of the Hill lay in the hills of Andalos. South of the hills were the southern marches of the kingdom, now called the Flatlands. A Valyrian road in the Flatlands runs east from Pentos to Ghoyan Drohe and then northeast to Norvos.

The headwaters of the Upper Rhoyne and the Little Rhoyne lie in Andalos.

## History

The hills of Andalos were the homeland of the Andals prior to their invasion of the Fingers in Westeros. Possibly originating from the Axe, the Andals took Andalos from a race of hairy men believed by some to have been cousins to the Ibbenese.

The Faith of the Seven originates in Andalos. It is said that the Seven made themselves manifest in the hills, and thus the Andals felt blessed by the gods. The Father is believed to have pulled seven stars from the heavens to make the crown of King Hugor of the Hill, the first King of the Andals.

The Rhoynar are believed to have taught ironworking to the Andals, and the historian Doro Golathis of Norvos wrote about Rhoynish outposts in Andalos. Living in Andalos for thousands of years, the Andals spread their influence possibly as far as Lorath and Myr.

The Andals eventually migrated to Westeros and conquered most of the kingdoms of the First Men. According to Andal tradition, they traveled to Westeros because the Seven had promised them kingdoms in a foreign land, but maesters believe the Andals were instead threatened by the Valyrian Freehold. The *True History* states the Andals invaded Westeros four thousand years ago, but some maesters claim it was only two thousand years ago. After repelling Andal attacks on the eastern coast of the north, King Theon Stark raided a coastal section of Andalos in retaliation. Most of Andalos eventually became controlled by Pentos, a Valyrian colony and now one of the Free Cities.
Howling Mountain

The Howling Mountain is one of the Basilisk Isles, which are off the northern coast of Sothoryos.

## History

Some of Nymeria's ten thousand ships were attacked by corsairs from the Howling Mountain. Afterwards, the corsairs offered the Rhoynar to settle upon the Isle of Toads, on the condition that they give up their boats and that they'd send each king thirty virgin girls and pretty boys per year.

## Recent History

The ports of Demon Reef, Deadman's Cay and Old Salt Bay are found on the island, but each are little more than a series of shacks and huts built upon the beach.
Highwatch

Highwatch is one of the fourteen major islands that make up the Stepstones in the Narrow Sea.

Since the conclusion of the Dornish-Triarchy War, the island has been under the control of the Guild of the Blue.

## History

Highwatch is famed for its towering peaks, and the small outpost at the tip of the tallest of the range, which shares the name of the island.

Although plagued by storms and rain, on a clear day the outpost offers views of nearly all of the Stepstones, as is thus a very useful resource for the Pirate Lords to observe their domain from.

## Recent History

At the command of Lysor Balarr, the isle has been extensively colonised since the signing of the Pact and the new settlement of Watcher Point constructed.
Donnel Egen

Courtly

Donnel Egen is a member of House Egen and the current Lord of Mooncrest.

## Biography

Donnel Egen was born in 367AC to Lord Yohn Egen and Lady Jeyne Egen nee Redfort in the castle of Mooncrest. He was a happy child who was doted on by his parents and aunts. In 370AC his father and grandfather went to war against the Iron Islands where his grandfather was severely injured.

In 371AC his younger sister Sansa Egen was born. It was also the year his aunt Sarra Egen was married to Archibald Hersy. In 372AC he started training with swords and learning how to use and Duel with them. He was also begining to learn what it meant to be a lord's son he was taught to act Courtly in front of lord and ladies and how to act around them. In 375AC tragedy struck and his grandfather died from complication due to his injuries h e sustained several years ago. And his father Lord Yohn Egen became Lord of Mooncrest.

In 376AC he was sent to be foster with his uncle Archibald Hersy. There he continued to learn with swords and how to duel with them. In 379AC he recived new from home about the birth of his younger brother Addam Egen in 381AC Brynden Rebellion started his uncle and father orginally fought on the side of House Aaryn. As this was happening Donnel continued training and kept practicing. Once his body was ready he started wearing armor as he practiced with his swords. In 383AC his father and uncle change sides and fight for Lord Royce. In 384AC his father Yohn Egen is killed in battle. In 385AC he becomes lord of Mooncrest. He then spent several years just being Lord of Mooncrest in peace but he knew he need to marry so he stared look for a wife. And in 387AC he met Lady Roslin Piper he then married her. In 388AC a year later their first two children were born twins son named Jasper Egen and a daughter named Alayne Egen.

And in 390AC he travels to King's Landing for a tourney and gathering of lords. His wife is also 5 moons pregnant with their third child.

## Timeline

* 367AC- Donnel was born to Yohn Egen and Jeyne Egen
* 370AC- his father and grandfather went to war.
* 371AC- His sister Sansa Egen is born. His aunt is also married to Lord Hersy
* 375AC- his grandfather dies.
* 376AC- He was sent to foster with his uncle.
* 379AC- His brother Addam Egen is born.
* 381AC - His uncle and father go to war.
* 384AC - His father is killed.
* 387AC he meets and marries Lady Roslin Piper.
* 388AC- his twin children are born Japser and Allayne Egen
* 390AC- He is in King's Landing

## Supporting Characters

* Olyver Moore. Hunter
* Garlan Redfort. General Uncle
* Jeyne Egen. Negotiator. mother.
* Lorraine Lipps. Medic
Festival of the Mummer

The Festival of the Mummer is a biannual celebration that takes place in the Free City of Braavos.

It is celebrated every third and ninth moon of the year, and was created by the Sealord Illio Sollys.

## History

A great lover of food, wine and theatre, Illio grew very fat in the later years of his life. In celebration of his love, he created the Festival of the Mummer, and twice a year since the streets of Braavos have been filled with singers, musicians, dancers, jugglers and performers of all kinds. The Festival ends with a Feast in the plazas surrounded the Towers of the Keyholders.

## Format

Although the actual involved parties vary with each festival, the overall format of the celebration has remained largely unchanged over century and more that the festival has existed.

The celebration always starts with a speech from the Sealord from atop the onward facing balcony of the Sealord's Palace. Whilst Illio Sollys' speeches were long and poetic, citing playwrights and bards from across the Known World to whet the interest of those listening, his replacement has often seemed less enthused by the task. Since the subjugation of the city by the Targaryens, this has been completed by the King or Queen of the city.

In preparation for the festival, a grand stage is constructed in the Plaza of the Moon Pool and after the Sealord's speech, the first of three plays are performed. Depicting the tyranny of the Valyrians, and the escape of the ancestors of the Braavosi rising against them, the show is centred around the escape of the slaves, and the founding of Braavos. The roles of both the leader of the slaves and their Valyrian masters are fiercely sought after.

The second play celebrates the life of the Sealord past, and thus has varied significantly over the pass hundred and twenty years. The plays typically focus on the positive aspects of the Sealord's life, and thus sometimes runs for hours in the case of more popular Sealords, or mere minutes in those remembered less favourably.

The third show is by far the most popular, primarily due to choice. Illio Sollys declared that the city of Braavos was a city for the people to have freedom above all else, and as such both the play and its participants are chosen by popular vote. As a result of this, the performed show has the potential to be deeply confusing to those unfamiliar with the story, for often men are chosen to play women, portly individuals selected to play lithe and dashing characters. Many refuse the role, but those that contribute are considered highly by the commonfolk of the city, and are placed upon the Sealord's table at the subsequent feast.

The feast takes place in the well-kept streets around the Towers of the Keyholders, the brick and stone transformed by streamers of fabric and coloured parchment hanging from above. All those of noble birth are welcome to feast with the Sealord, and those that attend traditionally dine on mussels served with cloves of garlic and sprigs of thyme, roasted fish caught fresh in the bay, and crisp white wines from the hills of Andalos, served chilled with ice from the Shivering Sea.
House Piper

House Piper of Pinkmaiden is one of the chief noble houses from the Riverlands.

Their blazon is a pink dancing maiden in a swirl of white silk, over blue. Their motto is "Brave and Beautiful".

## History

During Aegon's Conquest, the Pipers joined Aegon the Conqueror against Harren the Black.

Melony Piper was a favorite of the young Princess Rhaena Targaryen. When Prince Aegon Targaryen rose against King Maegor I Targaryen, the host of Aegon and Rhaena gathered at Pinkmaiden Castle, the home of Melony's brother, Lord Jon Piper. Melony was killed in the Battle Beneath the Gods Eye in 43 AC. Rhaena and her dragon, Dreamfyre, briefly stayed at Pinkmaiden with the Pipers in 51 AC.

Lord Petyr Piper declared for the blacks during the Dance of the Dragons, and the Pipers aided in the capture of Stone Hedge. Petyr knighted Pate of Longleaf after the Battle of the Red Fork. Petyr and his favorite grandson died fighting westermen. Lord Stanton Piper was burned alongside Lord Lyonel Deddings by Vermithor during the Second Battle of Tumbleton.
Immram

Immram is an island in the Saffron Straits in the Far East of Essos.

## Geography and Location

Immram is located deep into the Saffron Straits, further east than even the infamous city of Asshai. The only location in the Known World to be charted further east than Immram is the isle of Ulos.

At the heart of the isle, there is said to be a great fire, although from where it gets its fuel and what purpose it serves is unknown, for should a man have the guile to travel to the isle, the mountains that surround the vast flame are said to be nigh impassable.
House Banefort

## House Information

### Sigil

Cendrée, a hooded man sable within a tressure rayonné along the outer edge gules

## Current Information

### Liege Lord

House Lannister

House Banefort of Banefort is a noble house from Banefort in the westerlands, one of the main families sworn to Casterly Rock.

They blazon their shields with a hooded man, black on grey with within a fiery tressure.
House Reed

House Cray

House Fenn

House Greengood

House Peat

House Quagg

House Reed of Greywater Watch is a noble house from Greywater Watch, and one of the principal families in the north. They rule the crannogmen, small men who live in swamps and marshes in the Neck.

Their arms are a black lizard-lion on grey-green.
Edric Baratheon

Lord **Edric Baratheon**, born as **Edric Storm**, was the legitimised bastard son of King Robert I Baratheon. He participated in the Great Council of 303 AC, after which he was legitimised by Petyr I Baelish, receiving the Stormlands.

## History

### Early Life

Born to Robert I Baratheon and his one-time lover Delena Florent, Edric grew up in Storm's End, cared for by the courtiers there and his father's councillors. When his uncle Stannis Baratheon conquered Storm's End during the War of the Five Kings, Edric was brought to Dragonstone and later to Lys.

### Great Council

Edric returned to Westeros in 303 AC to participate in the Great Council that was held after his presumed half-brother Tommen I Baratheon died. He received votes from almost all Stormlords, as well as from most other regions, only few votes short of the support Petyr Baelish, the Master of Coin had gained.

The vote between the two was close, close enough that neither
held a true majority. With the council called to reassemble in reflection of these results, Littlefinger made Edric an offer, to grant the bastard Storm’s End and the Stormlands in return for supporting Petyr as King. With Edric seeing his popularity among the houses of the Stormlands in particular, he accepted Littlefinger’s offer, and his supporters would then back Petyr just in time for the revote. With an overwhelming landslide majority in this second round, Petyr Baelish was dubbed King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms and Protector of the Realm.

### Lord of Storm's End

Thus, House Baratheon, now led by Edric Baratheon, was restored to its previous title of Lord Paramount of the Stormlands. Like three of his kinsmen before, Edric wed Margaery Tyrell, the daughter of Lord Paramount and Hand of the King Mace Tyrell. Margaery had already been to the keep with her brief marriage to Renly, so it was not a foreign place, and the Stormlanders who had been loyal to the old rebel King would surely welcome her presence back. Those who did not, she could charm.

So, for the fourth time in her life, Margaery Tyrell would once again don gold-and-black, and take the name of Margaery Baratheon, though this time she wore no crown of roses or antlers. Her return to the Stormlands was rejoiced by those who had favored Renly, furthering Edric’s popularity and legitimacy in the eyes of his vassals. And while little true affection was shared, Edric proved a kind and respectful husband, and the Rose of the Reach would bloom many times under his care.
Liy

Liy is a port-town on the southern coast of the Disputed Lands, first built as a rival to Achissa, further to the east.

Many sought a more convenient port for the Lyseni upon the edge of the Disputed Lands, and thus Liy was constructed under the order of House Rogare, who hold a sizeable presence in the city - not dissimilar to that of House Vhassyl and Canahs.
Elyria

Elyria is a city found on an island just east of the Valyrian Peninsula.

It is currently ruled by a mixture of individuals who claim descent from both the Old Blood of Valyria and the Ghiscari of the Bay of Dragons.

## History

Elyria was founded by the Valyrian Freehold. Although rich and glorious, it did not have self-rule and was instead governed by men and women sent from Valyria to rule in the name of the Freehold and thus it is not counted among the Free Cities. Like Mantarys, Elyria was not destroyed by the Doom, but found itself significantly weakened by the loss of the centre of the Freehold.

It does not carry the same infamous reputation afforded to Mantarys.
House Wendwater

## House Information

### Sigil

Argent, a pall reversed engrailed vert between three trees proper, in chief dexter veined of the second, in chief sinister veined gules and in base blasted

## Current Information

### Liege Lord

House Baelish of King's Landing

House Wendwater of Wendwater is a noble house from the crownlands.

They blazon their arms with a green engrailed pall, inverted on white, dividing three trees, green, red and bare.
Bhorash

Bhorash was once a outpost city of the Valyrian Freehold, placed northeast of the Black Cliffs that define the upper boundaries of the Slaver's Bay but south of the Painted Mountains.

## History

When the strength of the Valyrian Freehold was shattered by the Doom, the Ghiscari city of Meereen took the opportunity to sack the city, which they had always considered a threat to their dominance in the region.

Beyond occasional bands of bandits and other vagabonds fleeing justice, the ruined city has remained uninhabited ever since.
House Peake

House Pommingham

House Wythers

**House Peake of Starpike** is a noble house from Starpike in the Reach. They blazon their arms with three black castles on orange.

The three black castles on their arms symbolize the three castles that House Peake once owned: Starpike, Dunstonbury and Whitegrove.

The Peakes are Marcher lords from the Dornish Marches.

## History

House Peake is an ancient house of First Men origin. According to tales from the Reach, the Peakes, Florents, and the Balls are each descend from one of the three husbands of Florys the Fox, a daughter of Garth Greenhand.

The Peakes were historical rivals with House Manderly. During the reign of the Gardener kings in the Reach, King Gwayne the Fat persuaded Lords Manderly and Peake to accept his judgment on their quarrel and do fealty for their lands, without having to fight a single battle.

Near the end of the long reign of King Garth Greybeard, a problem arose with the succession as Garth had sired no sons and only daughters, one of whom had married Lord Manderly, and another to Lord Peake. Both lords were determined that their own wife should succeed to the throne, and the rivalry between them was marked by betrayal, conspiracy and murder, and finally escalated into open war with other lords joining the cause on both sides. The anarchy that followed lasted almost a decade until Ser Osmund Tyrell, the High Steward of Highgarden, made common cause with the other lords of the Reach and defeated both the Peakes and Manderlys. Ser Osmund then placed a distant cousin of the late Garth Greybeard on the throne who ascended as King Mern VI Gardener.

House Manderly was driven into exile from the Reach by Lord Lorimar Peake upon the behest of King Perceon III Gardener who feared the Manderly's swelling power in the Reach.This allowed House Peake to acquire the Manderly's seat of Dunstonbury.

## Recent History

During the tournament celebrating the coronation of King Eddard I Baelish in 331AC, Ser Erryk Peake won the joust, bringing himself and his house further fame and renown.
Isle of Elephants

The Isle of Elephants is an island found in the Jade Sea, south of the isle of Great Moraq. The only city on the island is Shan's city of Zabhad.

## Geography

Due south of Great Moraq and its major city of Port Moraq, the Isle of Elephants is located in the Jade Sea, southeast of the Cinnamon Straits and the islands of Vahar and Lesser Moraq.

The island's north is home to great grasslands of tall grasses of yellow and green that can be woven into hats, baskets and even shields. Further south, the Morning Peaks can be found, the mountain range home to pale-furred hares the size of dogs, burrowing rats that live in the snow, and wolves that hunt in packs of twenty or more.

## Zabhad

Zabhad is a city upon the northern shore of the island, and most well-known for the Shan's Palace, a construction once carved entirely of ivory and in which the Shan, a High Priestess who wears naught but white silks ruled. As with the elephants from which the island takes it name, the people of the isle followed the oldest and wisest woman, obeying her commands and listening to her guidance.
House Uller

House Uller of Hellholt is one of the great noble houses in Dorne. Their keep, the Hellholt, is in the middle of the Dornish desert, and they are reputed to be impulsive and unpredictable.

Their arms are rayonne yellow over crimson.

## Recent History

Like near all other Dornish houses, House Uller was heavily involved in the fighting during the Archon's invasion of Dorne during the Dornish-Triarchy War.
House Foote of Nightsong

## House Information

### Sigil

A copper dagger across a field of black nightingales on yellow (*Or, semé of nightingales sable, surmounted by a dagger erect tenné*)

### Title

Lord of the MarchesLord of Nightsong

Marshal of the Marches

## Historical Information

### Culture

Westerlander (by descent)Stormlander (by majority of blood)

### Founded by

Philip Foote

**House Foote of Nightsong** is a noble house of the Stormlands, and a cadet branch of House Foote of The Arch, although from their seat in Nightsong, they have surpassed the senior branch of the house in power and prominence.

## Recent History

Since Philip Foote received the lands and incomes of House Caron, House Foote of Nightsong have ruled from their position in the Marches. When Edric Storm was granted Storm's End and legitimised by the new King, Petyr I Baelish, Lord Philip swore fealty to the new Lord Baratheon, and House Foote has served them loyally since.

Lord Tywin Foote served on Lord Davos Baratheon's council as a general in the Marches, until his death at the Battle of Bronzegate in 383 AC. Since then, his son Daryn has held the position of Lord of the Marches, recently coming to full power after the corrupt regent Ser Symon Bluntsword was ousted and executed, the title of Marshal of the Marches reclaimed.
House Sunderly

## House Information

### Sigil

A drowned man, pink and pale, floating upright in a blue-green sea, his hair streaming upwards, as fish nibble at his limbs

## Historical Information

### Culture

Ironborn

House Sunderly is a noble house of the Iron Islands. They rule over the island of Saltcliffe.

## Recent History

After the Subjugation of the Iron Islands, Lord Saltcliffe and his family, joined by other zealots of the Drowned God, left the Iron Islands to sail to the west, leaving their lands to be ruled by House Sunderly, with whom they had shared the island of Saltcliffe before.
House Rowan

House Osgrey

House Webber

**House Rowan of Goldengrove** is one of the most prominent and old families from the Reach, its dominions extending all along its northern borders. This may mean that the Rowans were made Marshall of the Northmarch to replace the declining House Osgrey, now their bannermen.

Their blazon is a golden tree on silver.

## History

Lord Thaddeus Rowan declared Goldengrove for the blacks during the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons, fighting in the battle on the Honeywine. He later became a regent and Hand of the King during the regency of Aegon III.
Highgarden

Highgarden is a castle which serves as the seat of House Tyrell, the regional capital of the Reach, and the heart of chivalry in the Seven Kingdoms. It lies on the Mander and is where the Ocean Road meets the Roseroad, making it an important crossroads.

## Layout

Highgarden is surrounded by three rings of white stone whose walls increase in height. Between the outer and middle walls is a famous briar labyrinth which serves to entertain as well as slow invaders. The oldest towers, squat and square, from the Age of Heroes. Newer towers are tall and slender, round fortifications dating from after the Andal invasion.

Also within Highgarden's walls are groves, fountains, and courtyards. The sept is matched only by the Great Sept of Baelor and the Starry Sept. The castle's godswood contains three weirwoods known as the Three Singers. The palatial keep is decorated with statues and colonnades. The castle's structures are covered in ivy, grapes, and climbing roses.

Highgarden is filled with flowers, singers, pipers, fiddlers and harpers. The stables have a fine selection of horseflesh, and there are pleasure boats to sail along the Mander. There are fields of golden roses that stretch as far as the eye can see. Fruits grown nearby include melons, peaches, and fireplums.

## Recent History

During Brynden's Rebellion, Highgarden was seized by Lord Hightower and the other Reachlords that rose against the Iron Throne in the name of Brynden Baelish. The siege was only broken when the Ironborn invaded Oldtown, burning the city and forcing Lord Hightower to return to defend his city.
Faith Militant

The **Faith Militant** is an umbrella term for a series of religious military orders, known individually as the Warrior's Sons and the Poor Fellows. Today the Faith Militant enforces the rule of the Archsepton in Pentos.

## History

### Targaryen Dynasty

After Aegon's Conquest, the Faith Militant followed the High Septon to quiet acquiescence with the new order. Soon, however, the relationship grew fraught. Over the reign of King Aenys I Targaryen the Faith chafed as their new Valyrian lords trampled norms that until then stood for generations of Westerosi. Upon news of the marriage of the Crown Prince Aegon to his sister, the Faith Militant revolted and trapped the betrothed in Crakehall. News of this drove the sickly King Aenys to his grave.

Maegor Targaryen was retrieved from exile in Pentos and quickly set to work destroying the Faith Militant. He burnt the Sept of Remembrance and killed every member of the Faith Militant who stood in its defense, then smashed an army of Poor Fellows at Bitterbridge. His arrival and the subsequent death of the High Septon in Oldtown lead to the collapse of the rebel cause, and King Maegor the Cruel made it illegal for holy men to bear arms. His successor, Jaehaerys I Targaryen, traded amnesty for the rebels for the disbanding of the Faith Militant in 48 AC.

### Baratheon Dynasty

In 300 AC the High Septon perished, replaced at the coercion of armed men by a lowly septon known as the High Sparrow, who adopted a much more dogmatic interpretation of the tenets of the Faith. A shrewd negotiator, the High Sparrow negotiated the forgiveness of the Crown's debt to the Faith-- a sum of nearly one million gold dragons-- in return for the lifting of King Maegor and King Jaehaerys' decrees banning the Faith Militant. Queen Regent Cersei Lannister agreed, and in short order both she and Queen Margaery Tyrell were arrested by the Faith Militant for a range of crimes, notably infidelity.

Upon his return from the North, Master of Coin Lord Petyr Baelish devised a means by which to rid Westeros of the Faith Militant, one which won the support of the Queen Regent. Enlisting dissident factions in the Faith, the Master of Coin arranged for the septon of Oldtown to speak out against the High Sparrow, luring the latter out of King's Landing to answer the attacks leveled against him from Oldtown. Upon reaching the Reach, however, the High Septon was ambushed and captured by Lannister soldiers. Faced with the massacre of his faithful, the High Septon agreed to exile. He and much of the Faith Militant were sent to Pentos, the same city to which Maegor the Cruel had been exiled two centuries prior.

## Recent Events

Under the leadership of the first Archsepton, the Faith Militant arrived in Pentos and seized control in short order, revolting when the Magisters of Pentos attempted to evict them from the city.

Since that time, Pentos has been ruled by a theocratic government headed by the Archsepton.