State of the Realm

The **State of the Realm** serves to give a summary of what the current state of, well, the realm looks like. Keep in mind that not every section may be completely up to date. If you are unsure, ask a moderator, or the Great Lord of each region for a rundown of the recent events.

The current year is **215 AC.**

## Crownlands

Current Ruler: Queen Daenaerys Targaryen

The Crownlands have been a relatively stable place since the end of the Dance of the Dragons. Though the destruction of House Hayford by The Cannibal during The Last Dance, would cause some minor instability, the region on the whole has remained loyal and steadfast to King's Landing. The Capital has remained a center of art, culture, government, and the enduring rule of House Targaryen.

## North

Current Ruler: Rickard Stark

Despite delivering victory in the Dance of the Dragons to Rhaenyra the Black, the North buckles under an uneasy peace. Tested by the passing of Cregan Stark and the crises that followed - the succession crisis that saw the rise of wicked sons in place of their betters, the crowning of a King of the Wall and Beyond, and the folly of the 'Blacksword' - the lords and ladies of ice and snow see a rising danger on the horizon: Lord Rickard, son of the 'Blacksword', laments the state of Stark succession. As agreed with the Crown, his only daughter Teora has been taken as a ward in King's Landing, at the mercy of Andal ways and Valyrian treachery, while his vassals hold their breath for trials to come.

## Vale of Arryn

Current Ruler: Victor Arryn

Following the Dance of the Dragons, the Vale fell into it's own civil war following the death of Lady Jeyne Arryn that eventually lead to Ser Joffrey Arryn assuming the title of Lord of the Eyrie. The men of the Vale would also kill the last dragon Sheepstealer during the Hunt for the Last Dragon, bringing renown to several men and giving rise to House Truemark of the Gates of the Moon for their role in slaying the beast. Since then, the Vale has been a loyal ally of the Crown, serving in the Stepstones and in Dorne.

## Riverlands

Current Ruler: Oswald Tully

The Riverlands find themselves strong but disunited. Without being ravaged by any recent wars, they have had time to strengthen. But ever since the days of Kermit Tully and the Clubfoot, a rivalry had existed between the two houses. The Riverlords might say they are united behind Lord Tully, but the Strongs hold the support of the crown. What they shall happen between these two factions, only time will tell.

## Iron Islands

Current Ruler: Dagon Greyjoy

The Iron islands have done well since the Dance of Dragons- their loyalty rewarding them with wealth and glory. Dagon Greyjoy has been lord for forty years now, and under his rule the Iron Islands have prospered, with victories against Dorne, and the West. Trade flourishes as well throughout the Islands, and more and more Ironborn wed nobles of the greenlands. But Dagon's sons scheme amongst themselves, and as he grows closer and closer to death. And with the mysterious disappearance of the denizens of Lonely Light, the farthest west any known man has been, the future of the Iron Islands seems less and less certain each passing day...

## Westerlands

Current Ruler: Gerold Lannister

The Westerlands still reel from The Festival of Lannisport, which saw many Westermen slain at the hands of the Ironborn. Baela's Peace has instead been replaced with a period of turmoil between the Westerlands and the Iron Islands. Such tension is messy, as both regions have become an entangled mess of marriages between one another, yet Lord Paramount Lann Lannister seeks conflict nonetheless. Whether the Westerlords also seek such conflict is yet to be seen.

## Reach

Current Ruler: Bayard Tyrell

The Reach is a fractured land. Under the rule of Eustace Tyrell, both as regent for his father Lyonel and as Lord Paramount in his own right, the control that House Tyrell once exerted over its vassals has been reduced. Houses such as Caswell, Peake, and Tarly have found their own success independent of the Lords of Highgarden, and Lord Eustace was too concerned with ensuring his own personal wealth to deal with his lands' security. Lines drawn in the Blue Dragon Revolt, and even as far back as the Dance of the Dragons still remain, and the new Lord Paramount will face a great challenge to keep his lands together. Lord Eustace's avarice has richened the coffers of Highgarden, yet their vassals are wealthy too. The Reach is not just split, it is sundered. No matter which side of the line a lord stands, he likely will suffer.

## Stormlands

Current Ruler: Michael Baratheon

The Stormlands are stronger than ever, one might say. After their humiliating defeat in the Dance, a child was left to rule in Storms End. But much has changed since the reign of that child. That child grew to be a hero, the rebellious Wyldes being put down and replaced with House Mertyns. House Mertys now rule a great port, known as the Rainport. The Stormlands fought hard and bloody against the dornish. Now they celebrate their victories, but there is discontentment. Be that the wrath of the dornish, or the wrath of the Rainlords. It will only be a matter of time before storms hit this lands once more.

## Dorne

Current Ruler: Jacklyn Caron

Dorne sits bloodied and broken. The armies of the Seven Kingdoms have finally beaten them into submission and placed a Stormlander in charge of the proud people of Dorne. House Caron of Kingsgrave rule from where House Manwoody once did, as the new Lord Paramount of Dorne and Warden of the Sands. The Dornish will not bend so easily to such an action...

## The Stepstones

Current Ruler: *Disputed*

The Stepstones stand divided, ruled by countless pirates that would call themselves Princes and Kings. With the Velaryons relegated to the singular island of Bloodstone following the War of Red and Blue, no clear ruler can be made out in the wreckage. Whether the Velaryons reclaim the kingdom that was once theirs or some other corsair steps up to take their place, these southern islands are poised to wreak havoc whenever their whims desire it.