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>>4844009
You stand, tall and self-assured.

You saved yourself and your cousin from certain death, making deals with men known for being impeccable assassins.
You swayed the second most powerful House in the Westerlands to lend you their support
You convinced desperate men that there is still something worth fighting, and they swore loyalty to you personally.
You persuaded the Triarchs of Volantis into agreeing to a treaty, when by any right they could have gotten you assassinated and be done with it.
You have gained the loyalty of men sent with the express purpose of surveilling you and only nominally follow your commands.
Your uncle, with your contribution, is rebuilding the Council of the Freehold as you speak.
You gained the power to thwart fate itself.
Old Valyria might be gone, but the Freehold persists, thanks in no small part to your own contributions, scion of Valyria.

You smile.

It is a cold morning the one that greets you above deck – Urrax’s body releases waves of heat which turns to vapor and mist around him thanks to the cold. And yet…today is a special day, for today is the day you meet your beloved after months apart.

You should reach Elyria by the evening – the repairs have gone smoothly over the past week according to your uncle, thanks in no small part to the knowledge that relief was coming from the West.

He has been pretty silent regarding the political aspect, simply claiming that while some of the other dragonlords were being “difficult to treat with”, he’d make them see reason “one way or another”.

And while that sounds ominous…today you cannot bring yourself to care.

You hear Neltharion before you see him.

What will you do?
> A proper greeting for the heiress of the Soranyen Dynasty – ride Urrax to meet her
> Wait on the ship itself
> Write-in

>>4844014
>> A proper greeting for the heiress of the Soranyen Dynasty – ride Urrax to meet her


Time to meet our girl.
Thanks for using the image

>>4844014
>A proper greeting for the heiress of the Soranyen Dynasty – ride Urrax to meet her

Lets go new thread.

>>4844014
> A proper greeting for the heiress of the Soranyen Dynasty – ride Urrax to meet her

>>4844027
Thank you for making it, it looks great

>>4844014
>> A proper greeting for the heiress of the Soranyen Dynasty – ride Urrax to meet her

>>4844014
>A proper greeting for the heiress of the Soranyen Dynasty – ride Urrax to meet her

>>4844014
> A proper greeting for the heiress of the Soranyen Dynasty – ride Urrax to meet her

Writing.

6 players already - we're starting on a high note

>>4844034
It was fun to do

Btw the dreamworld gives me the vibe of some daedric quests. At least that s the impression the arena did give me.
Which is pretty cool.

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>>4844014
You waited months to feel her in your arms once more - screw waiting.

You vault toward Urrax, and before the sailors know what’s happening, your dragon takes flight with you atop him.

You can feel the power radiating off your dragon, its feral happiness at taking flight once more.

You do not blame him, for you share his feelings of happiness..if for a different reason.

Pushing Urrax to fly upward, you spot the woman that has occupied your dreams for months at this points – Sheira Soranyen, atop her dragon, Neltharion the White.

Urrax releases a mighty roar at the sight of another dragon…and you decide to entertain you old friend.

What do you wish to do?
> No time to waste – you wish to hold Sheira in your arms once more
> Let’s give them a show – you have always been an amazing rider, why not show off in front of your men and your beloved?

>>4844045
>>> No time to waste – you wish to hold Sheira in your arms once more
Sheira is more important right now, plus their moral is already high from last time.

>>4844045
>Let’s give them a show – you have always been an amazing rider, why not show off in front of your men and your beloved?

We are a show off

I'm going to wait for some 10 more minutes (at least to get 1-2 more votes). Today I'll keep a relatively fast pace, since I'd like to finally introduce us to our family in the "real world" and not just via visions.

>>4844049
Switching my vote
>No time to waste – you wish to hold Sheira in your arms once more

>>4844045
>> Let’s give them a show – you have always been an amazing rider, why not show off in front of your men and your beloved?

>>4844045
>Let’s give them a show – you have always been an amazing rider, why not show off in front of your men and your beloved?

>>4844052
Ahhh very interesting. I wonder what it actually is now. We could ask the Sun later on maybe.
>>4844045
> Let’s give them a show – you have always been an amazing rider, why not show off in front of your men and your beloved?

Let s have some fun, bet she wants to do it as well

>>4844067
>>4844066
>>4844065
Showtime

>>4844047
>>4844063
Let's not waste time

Writing.

Roll me 4D6 (Animal Handling 3D6, Ride 1B) - +2 bonus due to Urrax having the "Obedient" Benefit.

Rolled 6, 6, 3, 4 + 2 = 21 (4d6 + 2)

>>4844076

Rolled 2, 3, 2, 1 + 2 = 10 (4d6 + 2)

>>4844076

Rolled 4, 2, 6, 1 = 13 (4d6)

>>4844076
YEEEEEEEEEHHHAAAAAWWWWWWW

>>4844077
Nice. 18

Rolled 3, 6, 2, 2 + 2 = 15 (4d6 + 2)

Rolling for Sheira/Neltharion

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>>4844045
> Animal Handing (Ride) Test – 18 vs 13
> Great Success! Two Degrees of Success!

You smile, hearing Neltharion reply to Urrax’s roar – the challenge is on.

Let’s show both your men and Sheira why you were always considered a great rider.

What follows is a fast-paced race among the ships that compose the fleet – Neltharion is far more agile than Urrax due to its smaller size, but you two are just better.

You bond is deep, far deeper than that of many other dragonriders – Urrax responds to your commands almost instinctively, while you move in perfect synch with the movements of your dragon.

Sheira pushes Neltharion to dive just above the mast of a large cog, placing themselves in front of you and Urrax.

You do the only thing a perfectly stable and well-adjusted individual would do

You rise above and repeat the same maneuver, descending straight in front of your betrothed and her dragon.

You laugh as she dives to the right, losing ground in doing so.

The “finish line”, the last cog of the fleet, is in sight.

This race is yours...if you can arrive first at the finish line

> Give me another 4D6 (Animal Handling 3D6, Ride 1B) +2

Rolled 4, 5, 3, 1 + 2 = 15 (4d6 + 2)

>>4844101

Rolled 1, 5, 4, 5 + 2 = 17 (4d6 + 2)

>>4844101

Rolled 3, 2, 1, 1 + 2 = 9 (4d6 + 2)

>>4844101

Rolled 4, 4, 5, 2 + 2 = 17 (4d6 + 2)

>>4844110
>>4844114
Ho ho! A grand show.

>>4844114
>>4844110

Based

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>>4844101
> Animal Handing (Ride) Test – 16 vs 15
> Marginal Success! One Degree of Success!

It’s a close call – you are far ahead of Neltharion, but he’s faster than Urrax.

And yet, you manage to cut the imaginary finish line before Sheira catches up to you.

You raise your fist in victory as you turn around, while pushing Urrax toward the main ship – the only one big enough for him and another dragon to stand upon -, with your betrothed following you in tow.

Dismounting a dragon is not the easiest of tasks when on a rocking surface…especially if the moment you turn around you find a beautiful woman literally throwing herself at you with open arms.

You are unable to speak or say a word as Sheira claims your lips while pressing herself on you, forcing you to hold her as she pushes you against the wall.

You are dimly aware that the men are cheering and catcalling all around you, but honestly…you could not care less, for in this moment the only things that matter are the woman in your arms, and her lips on yours.

…

You will never know how you managed to reach the cabin in time, nor how long you two were closed in there – but your men will make sure to never let you live it down how a woman apparently took you by the tie that holds your cloak closed and forced you to follow her.

…to tell the truth, you don’t really feel like moving, partly due to exhaustion, partly because her nails really did a number on your back – you are sure you will be sporting the signs of how much she missed you for a week if not more thanks to your pale skin.

Not that the rest of you fared any better – missing you, and then losing face thanks to your impromptu race…maybe you underestimated just how prideful your betrothed really is.

These are the thoughts that cloud your mind as you partially stand, to the point that you almost don’t notice it when she puts her hands around your neck, gently pushing you down so that your head rests on her chest while she rests her own head over yours.

“I missed you…”

You merely nod, for you do not know what to say right now

“…I spent weeks trying to find you, spending days and nights in front of that damned glass candle..my mother told me that you were likely dead”

At this her grip on you tightens considerably.

“…I don’t think I could have kept on living, had I found your dead body”

This causes you to look up at her – it’s clear she has tears in her eyes.

A kiss is all that it takes to re-ignite the passion that comes from the fear of losing one’s beloved.

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>>4844158
…

It is only after hours that you two emerge from your cabin, having taken the time to clean and discuss of whatever came to mind, just to fill the time and to feel the presence of the other.

And yet the evening comes, and you elect to have dinner with the members of your War Council – Horonno, Tessario, Gareth, Adam and Humfrey.

How do you wish to present Sheira?
> Your betrothed
> The Heiress of the Soranyen Dynasty
> Let her speak


What do you wish to discuss at this meeting, likely the last before you reach Elyria?
> Review the logistics of housing the men, now that Sheira is here (she is a farm more accomplished user of glass candles than you, and could theoretically attempt to establish a link with the relevant people to relay your decisions)
> Plan your collective proposal to the Council of the Freehold – you will speak for everybody, but the Westerosi, the men from the Stepstones…and the Volantene now, all have agreed to follow you (the first 2 even against the Council’s will, the latter would prefer you as their leader but will obey the Council)
> Other (write-in)

NOTE – Option 2 is a write-in to allow the players to add something to the old proposal that we formulated in the last thread (Essaria, etc)

>Roll me 4D6 (Endurance 4D6), to see how Rhogar fared, just for shit and giggles.

Rolled 5, 6, 3, 5 = 19 (4d6)

>>4844163
>Your betrothed
>Review the logistics of housing the men, now that Sheira is here
Better not be a one pump chump

Rolled 4, 2, 4, 4 = 14 (4d6)

>>4844163
We're doing this, huh...

>>4844163
>Let her speak
>Review the logistics of housing the men, now that Sheira is here (she is a farm more accomplished user of glass candles than you, and could theoretically attempt to establish a link with the relevant people to relay your decisions)

Rolled 6, 4, 3, 3 = 16 (4d6)

>>4844163
> The Heiress of the Soranyen Dynasty
>Plan your collective proposal to the Council of the Freehold

Rolled 4, 2, 5, 4 = 15 (4d6)

>>4844163

>>4844163
>> Your betrothed
> Review the logistics of housing the men, now that Sheira is here (she is a farm more accomplished user of glass candles than you, and could theoretically attempt to establish a link with the relevant people to relay your decisions)

>>4844163
>Write in
Both, really this is now a political moment as much as a sentimental one.

>Gentlemen may I present to you The Heiress of the Soranyen Dynasty and my dearly betrothed Sheira Soranyen queen to my heart.

I'm gonna let this vote go for max another 5 minutes, then will pick the option with the majority votes

>>4844180
Also not opposed to using both.

>>4844180
+1 por que no los dos?

>>4844180
might as well

>>4844187
>>4844186
>>4844180
Both
>>4844177
>>4844166
Betrothed
>>4844175
Heiress of the Soranyen Dynasty
>>4844174
Let her speak

>>4844166
>>4844174
>>4844177
Logistics

>>4844175
Proposal for the Council

Writing

>>4844192
see
>>4844190

Rolled 5, 3, 1 + 6 = 15 (3d6 + 6)

Rolling for Sheira...

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>>4844163
> “Endurance” Test – 16 vs 15
> Marginal Success! One Degree of Success!

As you enter the room with a spring in your step, the others raise to their feet – a sign of respect toward you, which makes you smile.

> “Gentlemen, may I present to you the Heiress of the Soranyen Dynasty and my dearly betrothed Sheira Soranyen, queen of my heart”

Your betrothed smiles widely hearing your words, before then making a curtsy toward the others.

Gareth, Adam and Humfrey bow their heads, while Tessario brings his fist to his chest, above his hearth, in the typical military salute of the Valyrian military – you notice how he looks at her with interest, not as a man but a soldier, before looking back at you and nodding. It seems that her arrival further corroborated your story in his eyes.

Horonno is the only one that stands and moves to hug Sheira, who returns the hug tightly – you three…four, when Aerys was alive, were a relatively close group of friends, due to all of you being shunned from the “higher society” of your caste.

Once you all sit down around the table and dinner is served, you can begin discussing.
The topics discussed center primarily around the practical logistics of housing so many men in the small confined of Elyria – a problem that Sheira promises to discuss with your uncle by use of glass candle that evening – and the formulation of your proposal to the Council.

This is something that catches even your beloved by surprise, for you spoke many times with her…but never went in full details regarding your future plans, given how many times you had to change and adapt them to the evolving situation.

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>>4844245
You make a quick summary of the proposal:
a) You shall debrief the Council and its head – your uncle -, regarding the current situation in the West
b) You will then, pending the Council’s approval, undertake the task of opening a safe path North toward the Military Frontier – Essaria and its borderlands.
c) Once this is done and a modicum is restored to the vast area north of the mountains, you shall oversee the establishment of new military colonies as the refugees move North from the Valyrian Peninsula and other parts of the Freehold, while managing the area so as to re-establish a solid economic basis for the local economy (and indirectly that of the Freehold at large)
d) Secondary objectives will be to support your Volantene allies in the West, the Council (as ordered) and to help re-establishing authority over the northern small Ghiscari kingdoms in the Grasslands.

Sheira listens, before speaking up

“We have already spoken via glass candle beloved, but given I don’t know whether you told the others or not – allow me, as formal heiress of the Soranyen Dynasty, to formally thank you all for your loyalty to the Freehold in its time of need and to offer you a warm welcome”

Everyone nods at this, while Horonno and Gareth both raise their mugs in cheers.
It is Tessario that speaks up, nodding in Sheira’s direction and then yours

“My Lady, my Lord. I wish to formally request to be allowed to attend the meeting with the Council, for I bear messages from the Triarchs of Volantis, like I discussed with my Lord yesterday”

You nod in his direction – the discussion you two had all too clear in your memory

“Sure – as commander of the Volantene forces, we were warned beforehand of your arrival, Tessario Vaelaeros. You are welcome to attend the meeting. The same invite is extended to the commander of the Westerosi forces your allies sent with you, my beloved”

Tessario is temporarily speechless at the surprise, but then quickly nods and goes back to drinking, while Humfrey simply appears in deep thought.

“About the proposal you wish to present..I shall communicate it to your uncle, the head of the Council, beforehand, so that he may present it tomorrow morning to his peers – it will speed up discussions. Time is, sadly, the one thing we do not have right now”

This brings the small meeting to an end..

Do you wish to add or discuss anything else?
> Yes (Write-in)
> No (Next scene)

>>4844223
Damn she gets a plus six? We need to work on our cardio.

>>4844248
>> No (Next scene)

>>4844248
>No (next scene)

>>4844248
>> Yes (Write-in)

Beside having the latest reports/news from the region, nothing else. We will talk about what we need for the campaign at the council.
Before going tell Sheira we should talk more in depth about... us later at night (marriage, children ecc ...)

>>4844248
> No (Next scene)

Alright, writing next scene.

>>4844263
Incorporating this

Rolled 1, 5, 2 + 6 = 14 (3d6 + 6)

Oh yeah, roll me a further 4D6. This won't be just for flavor but to determine how tired you end up being.

Rolled 4, 1, 3, 2 = 10 (4d6)

>>4844282

Rolled 1, 5, 3, 5 = 14 (4d6)

>>4844282

Rolled 3, 5, 3, 2 = 13 (4d6)

>>4844282

>>4844287
You won't get a -1 for the next roll. Nice

>>4844293
Nice

>>4844293
Nice indeed

This scene is pretty long and honestly difficult to write (the meeting itself). I'm making some coffee, so if you guys wish to take something to drink do so, since it'll take me a little while.

>>4844337
No worries, take your time man

>>4844337
No problem, men. go get your coffee, don't worrie

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>>4844248
The rest of the meeting flies by – the major issues have been discussed, and all that’s left is to actually reach Elyria to meet with the Council itself.

…

> “Endurance” Test – 14 vs 14
> Marginal Success! One Degree of Success!

That night you get very little sleep, but it is worth it.

Moreover, in the lights of the dawn, you make small talk with your beloved – it’s amazing how quickly you two fell back into your normal routine, considering how long you have been separated.

Even then, you find the time to mention to Sheira that your uncle wishes for you to proceed with your marriage…and so do you. You barely finish to speak that she silences you with another kiss. When she breaks it, her face is lit up by a giant smile.

“I have waited too long for this moment my beloved..just ask for it, and my mother will begin the preparations. She…to tell the truth, I think it’d help her. To have something to distract her I mean”

You nod, smiling.

> “Then this will be one of the first things I will do as soon as free today”

She nods, but then gets serious..if only mockingly

"...It goes without saying, but I expect you to ask my hand in a much more romantic way that this. Are we clear, Rhogar Belaerys?"

You can only nod as you laugh at her tone.

No need to say it, but you will have very little time to get prepared after this discussion.

…

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>>4844404
The mid-morning sun finds you standing astride Urrax, who is calmly flying at a slow pace so as to keep close to the fleet, while your betrothed rides Neltharion by your side.

And soon enough, the morning mist clears and you see your destination – Elyria the Golden.

The sight is impressive. The Doom left deep scars in the island, and yet you can see a multitude of ships approaching and leaving the town’s docks – apparently, they had been a priority for the Council, for an island city could not really work as a temporary capital without easy communication with the external world.

You fly toward the upper city, while the ships following you divide in 5 groups – the one carrying the officers, the noble knights from Westeros and other important people follow you into approaching the city itself, while the other 4 groups scatter along the coast of the island, which is far larger than the city itself – they will be hosted at 4 temporary camps for the time being.

Yet this is not what matters to you at the moment – you are about to meet the most powerful men and women of the Freehold…or what’s left of them anyway. The warnings of your uncle, that many of the old guard have died in the Doom, did not fly over your head. If anything, they made you apprehensive for this meeting since inexperienced politicians (and let’s be real, that’s what the majority of the people sitting on the Council are) tend to constantly fight to keep the spotlight over themselves, trying to boost their popularity non just within the limited electorate of the Freehold, but also in the colonies, for that’s where many of your caste ended up serving…before the Rebellion.

It is with apprehension that you land in the upper city and begin to walk toward the Palace of the Council, so called because before Elyria became the temporary capital of the Freehold, it had its own Council made up of the freeholders of the city.

You have to admit that you cut an imposing figure in your Half-plate armor, cloak flying in the wind – showing the entire world you allegiance as the white dragon of the Belaerys Dynasty is etched over the cloak.

Two servants come forward as soon as Urrax lands, one helping you dismount and inviting you to follow her in order to get ready for the meeting, just as the other does the same for Sheira. A quick wave of your hand and you separate…this time temporarily, hopefully.

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>>4844406
The process of getting ready takes but a few minutes, for you prefer to appear as a military man, rather than a weak noble.

In these times of need, better to convey the strength of your dynasty, for you have bigger ambitions than what many thinks.

In another world, one created by your uncle’s expert use of the glass candle to allow private conversations, you two discussed at length the future of your dynasty and your place in it.

With your father clearly unfit to lead and your cousin a cripple, that duty falls to you. Your uncle did not leave you a choice in the matter, but as the Princeps of the Freehold you a direct order – represent the strength of the next generation. Show the entire world that Valyria is not a dead force.

He then gave you another order, this time as the Patriarch of your Dynasty, as well as your uncle – be as solid as a rock, for your family needs you.

In this moment, your nation, your family, need you.

And you do not intend to disappoint.

….

The wait is excruciating on your nerves, and you almost do not notice as Tessario Vaelaeros and the others join you – Sheira, your cousin Horonno, as well as Humfrey Sarsfield and your two bodyguards, Gareth and Adam.

Your small group stands ready to enter the Council Chamber…and you notice that the others have taken position behind you, with Sheira standing by your side. It is clear that you will speak for the others in this meeting.

And so it is, that when the heralds announce your name and that of your betrothed, you march forward and enter the Chamber.

> Roll me 6D6 x 2 (Persuasion 5D6, Charm 1B)
> Roll me 3D6 (Status)

Total of dices to roll - 15D6
Best of 3.

Rolled 4, 1, 4, 5, 2, 6, 5, 6, 2, 3, 3, 3, 6, 6, 4 = 60 (15d6)

>>4844412

Rolled 5, 5, 2, 4, 5, 5, 6, 2, 3, 5, 1, 2, 5, 3, 4 = 57 (15d6)

>>4844412
That's a lotta dice

>>4844413
Decent results I think. 21,20, and 16

>>4844416
Oh those first 6 dice are nice. 24

I'll wait for another roll, just in case you guys roll even better

Rolled 2, 4, 6, 2, 4, 6, 5, 2, 2, 6, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2 = 55 (15d6)

>>4844412

Writing

>>4844420
>>4844413
>>4844416
So it seems our best rolls are a 24, 22, and 16

Rolled 1, 4, 2, 4, 1 + 2 = 14 (5d6 + 2)

Rolling for Balemon

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>>4844407
You stride in the room, your appearance clearly in contrast with the one of your fellows..and of the councilors.

The Council sits in what is essentially a covered amphitheater divided in half, with your uncle sitting upon a small chair made of stone that stands in front of the two halves of the amphitheater itself; the door from which your group enters is perpendicular with his position, for he smiles once he sees your choice of attire.

You do notice the look Sheira gives you, having noticed the subtle communication.

As you come forward, you notice just how mauled the Council has been by the Doom and the Rebellion – of the 60 seats, traditionally occupied by the representatives of the 40 families and the 20 Free Cities of the Freehold, barely 38 are occupied (of which 34 are from Dragonlord families and 4 are from Free Cities).

Of those seats that are occupied, the majority are occupied by men and women too young to sit on such an august body; either that, or by men and women who should be too old to sit in this room…

It is a far cry from the glory days of the Freehold, when every family would send their mightiest champion to represent their interests on the Council.

And yet the attention of everybody seems drawn to three people in particular, who appear to have been in the middle of a discussion when your group was called in – a young man in his 30s that you recognize as Jacaerys Balemon, the oldest son of Viserys Balemon, Ayrmidon Valarr, Patriarch of his family, and your uncle, Arion Belaerys.

It is your arrival that breaks off their discussion, with your uncle giving a simple order

“The debate is adjourned. Let us now proceed with the hearing of news from the Western Holdings, as described by my own nephew, Rhogar Belaerys, and the representative of the Volantene Triarchs, Tessario Vaelaros”

The younger man, Jacaerys, makes a face when he sees you and then turns around to loudly address your uncle

“I do not pretend to know how bad the situation is in the West, but I can promise you that nobody will attempt to assault your nephew, Belaerys”

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>>4844472
Aurion Belaerys vs Jacaerys Balemon
> Persuasion (Charm) Test – 28 vs 16
> Incredible Success! Three Degrees of Success!

Your uncle nods, before looking toward Jacaerys as if he were nothing but an insect on the ground for him to crush

“Of course you would not know anything useful about the situation, Balemon. You were too busy running East like a coward while real men were attempting to save the people of the capital. The only thing that surprised me is that you were not already beyond the Bones”

It is at this moment that the young man does something very stupid – clearly angered by the previous discussion and your uncle’s response, he attempts to go down the stairs leading to the platform upon which seats Aurion, but is stopped by the woman sitting next to him, who then proceeds to throw a look full of hatred toward your uncle.

To his credit Aurion does not even pretend to notice her, simply looking you straight in the eyes before speaking once more

“Report, Rhogar”

> Write-in (reply)

Your roll will influence the next test, but your reply will shape it and it might either give you a bonus..or a hefty malus. The Council sequence will determine whether you get the “go-ahead” for your proposal, get overruled, or receive different orders.

I strongly advise to keep on topic and answer their questions, given you rolled fairly well – unless you really screw up, you should be able to get your way.

>>4844476
Not sure what kind of report he's looking for considering we've told him all this three times but I guess this is for the council and not him. No idea what'll sway the council in our favour.
>The Step stones are secured with aid from Volantis and Westerossi. Lys's fleet lay at the bottom of their harbor after an attempted assassination of myself and Horonno.

>>4844476
Nod to our uncle.
Then talk

"The situation in the west is difficult, as rebels have arise and kill our kin as they did here. The city, I was Lys is one of them. Before I left that scum filled hole, I made sure to burn their fleet.

Still it s not all lost, the first daughter of Valyria, Volantis has decide to give an hand and work with us for restore the freehold. In regard to me i have worked with our family allies in the west, and thanks to them i was able to aid the garrisons of the stepstones gaining their trust and so even securing a stable trade line between the west and east."

"As i had mention it, Volantis has offer an hand and i am happy to call them our brothers. With us has come an army, send by the city Archons. With me i have also loyal and able westerosi."

"But, one of the things i must do is to aid our people. The refugees of Valyria are many and they need a place to live, with much space and fertile lands for feed them. Such a place is Essaria and it s nearby lands. It is important that we take it. Now more than ever our people need aid."

If tessario and our other guys want tk reinforce one of our points after we are done let them.

>>4844476
>The west was chaotic and uncertain until recently. Lys was in revolt, its fleet burned in response to that. Tyrosh and Myr were preparing to unite with Lys against any that moved againts them. Volantis was preparing its army when I showed up and persuaded them to head east and submit to the council. And the Stepstones are secured with help from our Volatine and Westerosi allies.

>>4844512
see
>>4844514

This is essentially theatre to increase the power held by your own Dynasty. Read what I wrote earlier -

"With your father clearly unfit to lead and your cousin a cripple, that duty falls to you. Your uncle did not leave you a choice in the matter, but as the Princeps of the Freehold you a direct order – represent the strength of the next generation. Show the entire world that Valyria is not a dead force.

He then gave you another order, this time as the Patriarch of your Dynasty, as well as your uncle – be as solid as a rock, for your family needs you."

I will wait some 5 minutes, then mix these 2
>>4844519
>>4844514

>>4844514
I am meaning Humfrey, Gareth and Adam. They have seen first hand what we did (saving the garrisons and their families. In regard to tessario he probably knows of Volantis need to bring the refugees away, and probably wants them safe as well.)

>>4844527
Our westerosi allies probably shouldn't talk. Would be a faux pass. The faction from Volantis maybe.

>>4844514
OH RIGHT AH WAIT
super important

When Rhogar says Essaria, I need him to use his stiletto swiftly and indicate it on a map on the table. Give a bit more weight to saving refugees

>>4844530
>>4844527
You will have the possibility to call upon them to talk in the next scene - it's up to you guys whether you want them to or not.

Tessario will speak because he has a message from the Triarchs, but he can avoid mentioning anything for/against what you said.

Anyway, writing

>>4844512
August members of the Council of the Freehold. Dire is the news I bring from the west but so too is the resolve I carry with me to see them redress and the Freehold preserve. Stepstones remains loyal and secure with the Council and Valyria, and with it the sea routes to Sunset Kingdoms and the trade in food that will be much need in the coming month. Volantis first daughter of Valyria remains loyal and step fast to council and send their aid and representatives.

Rolled 4, 3, 3, 5 = 15 (4d6)

>>4844546
???

For the record, you passed the first DC only because of >>4844514's write-in.

I gave you the possibility to write something to see whether you'd warrant a bonus (you get a flat +2).

>>4844551
Your opponent.

>>4844530

I mean they can demonstrate further that we have an ally in the west, they are probably in shining plate right now too. It could give us more weight on what we say, making us and our family look like the ones that are working for ensure the freehold remains.
Mighty warriors have join me send by my allies. Loyal, strong and ready to serve my family and thus the freehold.

If we don t make them talk they need to keep a position for ensure they "show off" their martial quality.

What would be the answer of either old people with probably alzheimer or inexperienced young nobles ?
If they talk they might say "barbarians". If

Even then our guys have actual experience in war.

Anyway good night guys. See ya.

For write in s, I suggest a mix of being serious like a soldier, some amount of showing off and theathrics.
Also our objective the frontier. We need to give refugees a safe place. That will give us a good chance to win the heart of the common folk.

For the military campaign there, we need some engineers, some foragers and some wood. For stakes, and making some scorpios and light ballistas. We could have to kill some raider vanguard parties. But engineers are useful even fkr build and fortify settlements in Essaria.

Also never NEVER have our allies and loyalists being treated badly.
It reflects on us as well. In fact ensure to reinforce them. We are their leader, they are our men. This will be know by our soldiers later on too.

>>4844577
*need

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>>4844476
You straighten yourself as the entire assembly turns its attention toward you, waiting for you to speak

> Status Check – 18 vs 18 (DC)
> Rolled 16 + 2 due to Write-in bonus
> Marginal Success! One Degree of Success!

You nod to our uncle, before talking with a loud, self-assured voice

> " August members of the Council of the Freehold, dire is the news. The situation in the west is…difficult. Rebels have arisen and killed our kin wherever they could find them. I was in Lys when the Doom happened and masked assassins assaulted us on the same day. We saw citizens of the city participating in the assault that resulted in the death of Aerys Valarr, close friend of my own cousin, Horonno Belaerys. We..”

At this Ayrmidon Valarr stands up and speaks over you, addressing your uncle

“What?! Why was my grandson with you in that damned city? Was this an idea of your nephew, Aurion?! I demand redr..”

You uncle does the same – speak over him, while looking down at you

“Silence! If you have any question, ask them to the witnesses, and give them the possibility of answering”

And so it is that the older Valarr looks directly at you, with hatred in his eyes

“Answer me, boy. Why was my grandson in Lys with you instead of Mantarys with me and his mother?”

At this, you stop to think for a second – so many things have happened since then…until you remember, and understand that you cannot tell the truth no matter what, for you were in Lys to allow your cousin and his…friend to celebrate away from prying eyes.

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>>4844589
Rhogar belaerys vs Ayrmidon Valarr
> Persuasion (Charm) Test – 21 vs 15
> Great Success! Two Degrees of Success!

> “We were in Lys for the same reason that all young men went to Lys, before they decided they would rather murder innocent people and betray their homeland, rather than continue to live peacefully under the rule of the motherland”

Deny, Deflect and Defuse the situation. Three basic principles that your old tutor made sure to teach you.

And it seems to work, for the old man grinds his teeth, but you can clearly see the target of his hatred shift before he speaks up

“I wish to know, Belaerys. What happened afterward? What of my grandson’s body?”

This time the truth is easy to tell

> “Before I left that scum filled hole, I made sure to burn their fleet as punishment, making them pay 100 times over for the death of your grandson, my Lord. As for his body, we gave him the funeral a true scion of Valyria deserves – we burned the body with dragonfire”

The older Balemon closes his eyes in a pained expression, but you can clearly hear him whisper “good”, before sitting down.

“If there are not going to be any more interruptions, continue Rhogar

You nod at your uncle

> “Not all is lost though. We were able to gather allies in the Sunset Kingdoms. With these men, we were able to ascertain that the Stepstones remains loyal to the Council and Valyria. Moreover, we found people among the Westerners that would be willing to trade with us. Moreover we bring good tidings – Volantis, First Daughter of Valyria, remains loyal to the Council and sent aid, men and representatives with us”

What do you wish to do now?

The Treaty with Volantis
> Speak about the Treaty – You will roll (higher chance of failure, more input toward its implementation)
> Let the Council bring it up on their own – Aurion will roll (less chance of failure, less input toward its final implementation)

Trade with the Sunset Kingdoms (Westeros)
> Bring up the potential treaties with the Reyne (might outrage the conservative faction, but could result in a great boon for the Reyne and for your dynasty as you control the Stepstones for now)
> Do not speak more about the West (you won’t outrage anyone, but I will roll for how Aurion handles it when it will come up later on)

Proposal (Essaria)
> Bring it up – You will roll, multiple times (higher chance of failure, much more input)
> Let Aurion, who knows of your idea, bring it up – He will roll (lower chance of failure, less input)

>>4844596

> Speak about the Treaty – You will roll (higher chance of failure, more input toward its implementation)
We set it up after all, we should have some say so in the matter.

> Bring up the potential treaties with the Reyne (might outrage the conservative faction, but could result in a great boon for the Reyne and for your dynasty as you control the Stepstones for now)
It benefits us personally the most and we can spin it speaking of all the advantages it would bring to the freehold.

> Let Aurion, who knows of your idea, bring it up – He will roll (lower chance of failure, less input)
We told Aurion our intentions here, not sure speaking up would bring much benefit.

Given this decision will determine the next few scenes and interactions with the Council, I'll wait a bit and let others vote as well.

Having said that, it is quite late for many, me included - so if not enough vote today I might let the vote run overnight and pick up tomorrow.

>>4844596
>Speak about the Treaty
>Bring up the potential treaties with the Reyne
>Let Aurion, who knows of your idea, bring it up

Essaria will be the hardest to sell I think

>>4844596
>> Speak about the Treaty
>> Bring up the potential treaties with the Reyne
>> Let Aurion, who knows of your idea, bring it up

>>4844622
+1

>>4844596
>Let the Council bring it up on their own – Aurion will roll (less chance of failure, less input toward its final implementation)
Let uncle introduce this

> Bring up the potential treaties with the Reyne (might outrage the conservative faction, but could result in a great boon for the Reyne and for your dynasty as you control the Stepstones for now)

>No true son or daughter of Valyria can be allow to must suffer one day hunger while this council has the power to prevent it. With the whole peninsula lost to us, the Freehold must see beyond its boarders to feed its people, at least until the crisis is over.

> Bring it up – You will roll, multiple times (higher chance of failure, much more input)
>Esteem member of the council, with me comes many refugees from he peninsula and with more to come behind. Even now I see fair Elyria straining to maintain the people it now holds. With the blessings and endorsement of the Council I will move to Essaria to see the settlement of our people and any future refuges from the freehold while securing the gates to the East and the trade trade routes beyond. As to the West so must the East be safety in the hands of the council.

>>4844596
> Let the Council bring it up on their own – Aurion will roll (less chance of failure, less input toward its final implementation)
I think this would probably be best to let uncle cover.
These next two are truly our intellectual babies though, and things I’d like us to have the largest hand with and stand to benifit us personally the most imo
> Bring up the potential treaties with the Reyne (might outrage the conservative faction, but could result in a great boon for the Reyne and for your dynasty as you control the Stepstones for now)
> Bring it up – You will roll, multiple times (higher chance of failure, much more input)
Despite the Dothraki hell incoming, I want it to be us to face it, and us with the glory of (hopefully) repelling it.

The treaty:

>>4844614
>>4844619
>>4844622
>>4844626
> Speak about the Treaty

>>4844649
>>4844627
>Let the Council bring it up on their own

Trade with Westeros:

>>4844614
>>4844619
>>4844622
>>4844626
>>4844627
>>4844649
> Bring up the potential treaties with the Reyne

Proposal - Essaria:

>>4844627
>>4844649
>Bring it up – You will roll, multiple times

>>4844614
>>4844619
>>4844622
>>4844626
> Let Aurion, who knows of your idea, bring it up

Alright, so it seems we've locked in to Speak about the Treaty, to speak about the potential treaties with the Reynes, and to let dear uncle deal with the division of the theaters of war (aka our proposal).

Given it's 6AM, these choices will determine the scenes tomorrow. Expect multiple rolls, since you will roll for Aurion as well some times.

In the meantime, decide whether you wish to call upon your group members to support any/which positions (e.g. who for the Westerosi trade, who for Essaria etc). All of them have pros and cons in speaking/staying silent.

I call the session to a close. Today we reached Essaria, met Sheira in person, and finally began dealing with the Council of the Freehold.

>>4844709
Thanks for running. You are great.

Thanks for running

>>4844709
Thanks for running

>>4844709
Thanks. I've been following from work and didn't have the opportunity to participate in any of the votes but I've enjoying it nonetheless.

>>4844709
Excellent session


>>4844708
>who for the Westerosi trade
Humfrey, Gareth and Adam.

They can confirm not just the wealth of our trade partners, but even their good standing and being an honourable house.


>who for Treaty
Tessario backing since he is the commander of the Volantis forces. And shows already we have a good relation with the city (of course right now is just Tessario and the army).


>who for Essaria
Our uncle is talking, but just for make sure this council doesn t play hard, us and Tessario can confirm the large numbers of refugees in dire need of help, if needed.

>>4844614
Supporting this

>>4845120
Support

Alright, today will be played in a slightly different fashion - we'll adopt a much faster pace than usual since you will have to debate your political opponents. Note that Aurion can intervene, but even he can be overruled.

I'll describe the scene, roll to determine opposition to the motions you present, and then you will have to "fight" to sway the undecided

>>4845120
We could follow this, or you all can vote each time to ask "witnesses" to corroborate your account and thus potentially gain votes.

>>4845761
Yeah I would go with that. I'm ready.

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>>4844596
In the ruling caste of the Freehold, it is tradition for the youth to be introduced in high society and politics by an older, more experienced relative. This is done so that the younger relative may make use of his elder’s reputation to begin building his own, while providing his protector with ever more clout within political circles thanks to the patron-client system at the basis of the Valyrian political system.

Having said that, the system is arguably quite meritocratic thanks to the extreme competition for political power, which often translates into military and economic power for the individual and his Dynasty (or family and City, in the case of the representatives of the Free Cities), thanks in no small part to the tradition of allocating temporary control of areas to its conqueror and his Dynasty/City.

Too bad for you that you were never introduced in politics by an older, famous relative – your father was considered the black sheep of the family and you with him. So you have no political clout to call upon and only your wits and personal prestige to fall back upon.

Pray it is enough.

Your greatest accomplishment so far is the treaty between Volantis and the Council, which will have to be discussed and approved by the assembly before becoming official, together with many other topics, among which:
> Your claim to the title of Archon of the Stepstone
> Correlated to the first, your family control of the area under wartime legislation
> Your right to represent the Council in negotiations with the Triarchs
> The Treaty with Volantis itself
> Potential treaties with the Westerosi
> Military matters – there are more experienced commanders available, so you are not the first choice for any of the available theatres. Yet you are a dragonrider and have men following you, so you have the de facto right to claim a command. Debate to get the one you desire
> Miscellaneous matters – capital, refugees etc

>>4845791
>Correlated to the first, your family control of the area under wartime legislation

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>>4845791
You uncle raises a hand to interrupt you, for Jacaerys Balemon has raised his own hand, claiming the right to speak.

A nod of your uncle and the younger Balemon turns toward you with a serious expression, anger still visible in his eyes:

“You do bring news from the West, young Belaerys. And yet…I have my own people in Volantis, who, upon finally managing to contact me in the days following your departure from the city, have claimed that a new title has been heard in the streets – the “Archon of the Stepstones”. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that a younger scion of the family of our illustrious Princeps would lay claim to the title of governor..without any official appointment to it”

His intervention sparks some debate among the councilmen, before Aurion taps his cane to the ground, calling for order.

“Nephew. Is it true that you laid claim to such a title? You just said that the Stepstones remain loyal to the Council – you did not mention anything about a new title”

Reply?
> Write-in
Roll me 6D6 (Persuasion 5D6, Charm 1B)

Rolled 3, 2, 3, 4, 3 + 2 = 17 (5d6 + 2)

Balemon

>>4845803
I thought the previous was a vote, my bad. I'll let the more eloquent anons handle this one.

>>4845807
You can have a go if you'd like.

The write-in determines if you have bonuses or maluses, the roll how convincing you are, and the essence of what you guys write will determine the real reply and the flow of the conversation (usually I pick the write-ins and either mix them together to form a coherent argument, or simply correct them and paste them).

>>4845803
It is true. By acclimation and necessity. I stopped at the Stepstones on my way east and it was the soldiers and citizens of the Stepstones who asked to be led and governed by me. Who was I to tell them "no"? Was I to leave them to their devices and suffer a fate of uncertainty? If I wasn't Archon perhaps one of the Free Cities would now be laying claim to it right now, or home to pirates. And am I not loyal to the council? My loyalty is the loyalty of the Stepstones.

Rolled 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3 = 13 (6d6)

>>4845803
Write-In

"It is true uncle. But the reason for me to do so, was that i didn t know at the time the full extension of the amount of high nobles that died. As such, i couldn t know who was alive and who wasn t. I didn t have the luxury to stop and think if the Stepstones lord, was still alive or not. I had to save the garrisons and their families, as well securing the islands from the rebels. So I took action, and yes, i have take the title because it would help me and the freehold, in maintaining more stability."

"Balemon, you mention some men of yours in Volantis. Might i ask you why none of your men contacted me upon my arrival ?"

>>4845847
>>4845803

Forgot the to do this lol.
>It is true. By acclimation and necessity. I stopped at the Stepstones on my way east and it was the soldiers and citizens of the Stepstones who asked to be led and governed by me. Who was I to tell them "no"? Was I to leave them to their devices and suffer a fate of uncertainty? If I wasn't Archon perhaps one of the Free Cities would now be laying claim to it right now, or home to pirates. And am I not loyal to the council? My loyalty is the loyalty of the Stepstones.

I welcome more write-ins can't ever get enough bonuses.

Rolled 3, 6, 2, 6, 5, 3 = 25 (6d6)

>>4845854

>>4845849
The write-in is great, but I'll wait for the next 2 rolls since it'd be a waste of a very good argument.

>>4845847
Good points as well - roll 6D6 anon

Rolled 5, 2, 1, 1, 1, 3 = 13 (6d6)

>>4845803

>It was not my intent when I landed upon the Stepstones to claim any such title. After speaking with the garrisons, who had been left with little supplies and would soon be starving seeing as no one sent them any help, I gave them food and promised to keep them save leaving behind men and provisions with more planned to be shipped from time to time to ensure their livelihood. It was only then after all my help and asking for nothing that the men of the Stepstones themselves named me their Archon. As no others had sent their support and having no knowledge of who was even still alive I accepted, if for nothing else to boost their moral. Being left abandoned and forgotten these men would be dead or worse, but now remain loyal to the Freehold, maybe even more so now than before..

Oh, didn't see - alright, I'll wait 5 minutes for a third roll if someone wishes to partecipate, otherwise I'll simply take you 23 and mix the two write-ins.

Rolled 2, 5, 4, 2, 3, 2 = 18 (6d6)

Ok, we got three good write-ins and a good roll. Writing.

Also, Aurion

Man nobody should get into a debate with us lol. They will learn that we have quite the silver tongue.

>>4845860
Thanks

>>4845876
We have some pretty good write ins
Rhogar has just started roasting this little kid.
Belaerys gang rules

Rolled 3, 1, 3, 6, 4 + 2 = 19 (5d6 + 2)

Balemon vs Aurion

Rolled 6, 4, 4, 1, 2, 5 + 2 = 24 (6d6 + 2)

I forgot a dice for aurion. My bad

I'm rewriting the post, since I formatted it badly. A sec.

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Rolled 4, 1, 6, 3 = 14 (4d6)

>>4845803
You stand tall, confident that your actions were justified.

Rhogar Balearys vs Jacaerys Balemon
> Persuasion (Charm) Test – 25 vs 18
> Great Success! Two Degrees of Success!

> "It is true. While it was not my intent when I landed upon the Stepstones to claim any such title, circumstances forced my hand, for after speaking with the garrisons I discovered that them and their families had been left with little supplies and would soon be starving seeing as no one sent them any help.”

You look up to Jacaerys before continuing

> “Tell me, councilman, should have I left those loyal sons and daughters of Valyria alone to fall prey to pirates and rebels from the Free Cities? I claimed the title of Archon by acclamation and necessity, not because of personal ambition or disloyalty. I did it to help the freehold in maintaining stability in a vital area.”

Aurion looks at you, then at Jacaerys

Aurion Belaerys vs Jacaerys Balemon
> Persuasion (Charm) Test – 24 vs 17
> Great Success! Two Degrees of Success!

“Do you have anything to reply, councilman? Or could we move forward with debating serious arguments instead of why a loyal subject of the Freehold decided to help his motherland?”

Jacaerys looks at your uncle with disdain before replying

“It is the right of this august body to question why someone would lay claim to a title whose conferring is explicitly reserved to us, members of the Council, Belaerys”

“True, but sometimes we have to do exception to the rules. Or would you rather the Islands had fallen to the Western rebels?”

The younger Balemon has no reply this time.

“I then call for a vote to confirm the de facto situation and conferring formal recognition to Rhogar Belaery’s claim to the Archonate of the Stepstones for the traditional term of a year”

Roll me 4D6 + 2 for beating the opposition in 2 rounds.

This is not a controversial move, for it’s justified by precedent during war time.

Be careful that each victory will make it harder to pass the next check, because it will be seen as a power grab on your part; for the same reason, you will gain more support from opportunistic people seeking to ask favors later on.

Rolled 1, 5, 3, 2 + 2 = 13 (4d6 + 2)

>>4845946

Rolled 1, 2, 5, 6 + 2 = 16 (4d6 + 2)

>>4845946

>>4845954
You beat their roll, but I'll wait to see if the third roll can do better, since it'd help as usual

Rolled 4, 3, 4, 1 + 2 = 14 (4d6 + 2)

>>4845946

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>>4845946
The next few minutes are nerve wracking – the basis of your power is your men following you, but the formal recognition of the Council is necessary, if you wish to have any legitimate claim to power in the Freehold.

The debate goes on for a few minutes, until your uncle calls for a roll, and the results are announced

“16 in favor, 14 against, 8 abstained. The motion to recognize Rhogar Belaerys as titular Archon of the Stepstones for the remainder of the year passes.”

The younger Belamon grimaces, but remains in silence. This time is someone very familiar to you that speaks up, from the opposite end of the assembly – Rahella Soranyen, Sheira’s mother and Matriarch of her Dynasty.

“Esteemed members of the Council, I, Rahella Soranyen, wish to call a vote to add a clause to the motion that just passed – I call for a vote to temporarily separate the military office of regional general from that of Archon. Given we can expect the area to became a theatre of war as the Free City of Lys appears to be in open revolt, we’ll need to assign a local commander to be permanently stationed there. With how few dragonriders there are at the moment, we cannot afford to ask one of them to sit on an island for years on end”

Her argument is logical, and it would be an easy sell since it’d weaken your own power.

You could maneuver around it by having one of your men assigned the position, but that would negate any positive aspect regarding the roll.

What do you wish to do?
> Attempt to have one of your loyalists (yours, Aurion’s or Rhaella’s) appointed, or attempt to keep the two offices united (-4 malus to the vote)
> Attempt to have them recognize the current commander (Alyn Sorienos) as the regional general (neutral vote)
> Let the Council deliberate on its own, make a show of submission (+4 to the vote, will give you a +2 to the next roll)

Roll me 4D6 and add the malus or bonus of the option that you chose.

>>4846034
>Attempt to have them recognize the current commander (Alyn Sorienos) as the regional general (neutral vote)

Rolled 2, 1, 4, 6 = 13 (4d6)

>>4846034
>>4846037
Forgot to roll.

>>4846034
>> Attempt to have them recognize the current commander (Alyn Sorienos) as the regional general (neutral vote)

Rolled 4, 3, 4, 3 = 14 (4d6)

>>4846034

Rolled 1, 3, 2, 6 = 12 (4d6)

>>4846034
>> Attempt to have them recognize the current commander (Alyn Sorienos) as the regional general (neutral vote)

Rolled 1, 1, 6, 1 = 9 (4d6)

Rolling for Valarr

Jesus I'm rolling like crap tonight. Still, writing.

>>4846084
Good for us.

Rolled 4, 2, 4, 5, 2, 2 = 19 (6d6)

Aurion.

Rolled 1, 3, 3, 4 + 2 = 13 (4d6 + 2)

roll for opposition

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>>4846034
The proposal makes sense…and it weakens your own powerbase, theoretically.

It is thus with surprise that Balemon and his cohort welcome the mother of your own betrothed making (in their eyes) a play at your family expenses. It is a surprise tinged with suspicion, but still…it’s a good proposal.

You raise your hand, asking your uncle the right to speak, which he gives you with a nod

> “I do not wish to argue against the proposal – like I said I did not claim the title of Archon out of ambition, but necessity. But. When I arrived in the stepstones, we found a local man, a certain “Alyn Sorienos” from Old Valyria, as the appointed commander. As my first order of business on the islands I decided to let him retain his rank so as to not upset any equilibrium of power. It is for this reason that I’d invite the honorable members of this august body to consider the possibility of confirming his rank for the remainder of my term as Archon – it would solidify his own loyalty, while also consolidating the control the Freehold has over the Stepstones..which is all too tenuous at the moment I’d add”

Even Balemon nods at your words..except the elder Valarr speaks up this time

“I do agree with your assessment, young Belaerys – the current control the Freehold has over the Stepstones is simply too weak. Given your status as a dragonrider, you will likely be expected to assist in battle or to lead armies, so you will not be able to properly attend to your duties as Archon. While this is not an issue on its own since the title is primarily honorary in this particular case, I propose the Council votes on sending a loyal man to assist this “Alyn Sorienos” and make sure that the Stepstones won’t fall into enemy hands”

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>>4846154
At this, many councilors begin to speak at once, all attempting to put forward the name they’d wish to see appointed to such a position – the effective local ruler in your absence.

It is Aurion that interrupts the chaos by bringing his cane down on the marble floor

“Silence! One at a time. Councilor Valarr – your proposal makes sense, given the circumstances. But why attempt to repair something that is not yet broken? As far as I have understood, the local garrisons are loyal, and my nephew has left a part of his own mercenaries there in order to bolster the defenses. I assume that the commander left in charge of said men will cooperate with whatever forces we shall send to further bolster the garrisons. I would like to think that a small army should be more than enough, together with Western mercenaries, to force, if necessary, the local commander to submit were he to ever turn traitor”

You nod, confirming what your uncle just said

Ayrmidon Valarr vs Aurion Belaerys
> Persuasion (Charm) Test – 19 vs 9
> Incredible Success! Three Degrees of Success!

Valarr sighs and concedes, clearly seeing that his point has been answered.

The voting begins

Military Command - confirm Alyn Sorienos

“11 Against, 14 For, 13 Abstained – the motion passes”

Aurion stands, conveying the seriousness of the next topic

“Before his arrival, my nephew sent us a messenger as you all know. Said man carried with him a letter from a lord of the Sunset Kingdoms, a certain Alastor Reyne. Said man mentioned helping my nephew in procuring military and monetary support in a time of need, in the hope we would deign to establish trade relations with his kingdom. According to what Rhogar himself said, it is likely that the Stepstones fell in his hands due in no small part to the mercenaries this "Lord" provided my nephew. Given it is the absolute prerogative of this Council to decide the foreign policy of the Freehold, I wish to open the debate about this topic – what to do in this regard?”

What do you wish to say?
> Write-in

Aurion will call on you to give a quick summary of the situation, including a character judgment of Alastor; in this case you could provide your own version of any agreement you entered in with the Reynes – you can lie, for Alastor’s letter was vague at best. You will have to roll Persuasion.

This is very important if you wish to maintain the promise you made Alastor – you could act on your own, but this vote shall determine whether the Freehold itself will support you in your endeavors West when the time comes.

You may use the summary at https://pastebin.com/rMZizB59 to get a feeling of the data Rhogar knows.

>>4846161
Alastor Reyne is the Lord of Castamere, a veteran of numerous battles in the Sunset Kingdoms, a respected lord, rich, and capable. His request helps us as much as it helps his Kingdom. The Sunset Kingdoms are a market even Valyria at its height never tapped into. Now more than ever it would be beneficial. We need revenue and the Kingdom of the Rock is a sizable market. And more importantly our trade partners are rich and influential, our goods and services can fetch high prices and in time western trade shall be very lucrative.

>>4846172
>Alastor Reyne is the Lord of Castamere, a veteran of numerous battles in the Sunset Kingdoms, a respected lord, rich, and capable. His request helps us as much as it helps his Kingdom. The Sunset Kingdoms are a market even Valyria at its height never tapped into. Now more than ever it would be beneficial. We need revenue and the Kingdom of the Rock is a sizable market. And more importantly our trade partners are rich and influential, our goods and services can fetch high prices and in time western trade shall be very lucrative.

Forgot to make the text green lol. Also do we roll right now? And if we do what do we roll?

>>4846161
"The Reynes are a powerful family of the kingdom of the rock, in the west center of the continent. They trade Gold, Grain, Iron and Bronze. Each of this is valuable products for us, food more so but even minerals as we all know most of our ores production be common or rare was from Valryria great mines. Now with rebels at war and our many needs, a trade deal with the west would be profitable for both of us. Especially if the east is brought back in the Freehold. "

"I know Alastor from many years, he is a good man and honourable. It s word would hold. The mighty warriors with me, are knights chosen by him and send for protect and aid me."

>>4846176
>>4846182
Great write-ins, rolle me 6D6 (Persuasion, Charm) for Rhogar, and the same amount for Aurion - total of 12D6

>>4846176
>>4846182
Supporting these. We might add that the gold mines of the Reynes are second only to the Lannisters.

Rolled 5, 5, 5, 6, 5, 2, 5, 6, 6, 1, 1, 1 = 48 (12d6)

>>4846196

Rolled 1, 5, 6, 5, 4, 5, 4, 6, 2, 5, 3, 5 = 51 (12d6)

>>4846196

Damm that was a nice roll. I'm happy.

>>4846196
Good that I didn't came late to the session, I was trying to make a write-in but I was kinda slow

Also, idk what other anons think, but it could be good to suggest that the Reynes is contested by the Lannisters, and that if Alastor could get rid of them that could benefit not only him, but hopefully also to the Council if we make a good relation between the two

>>4846227
It might not be best to mention that part. The council and our enemies will probably be smart enough to see that by supporting Alastors rebellion it would greatly increase our power and influence

>>4846227
We could but it needs the right words.

>>4846161
>>4846161
Other have explained Alastor well enough, but we should add something about the necessity of the treaty and trade.

>No true son or daughter of Valyria can be allow to must suffer one day hunger while this council has the power to prevent it. With the whole peninsula lost to us, the Freehold must see beyond its boundaries to face the challenges of this crisis before they turn into the danger of famine and anarchy that would soon follow it.

Rolled 3, 5, 6, 5, 6, 5, 6, 5, 6, 4, 2, 1 = 54 (12d6)

>>4846227
forgot to roll

also, anyone knows why it looks like each day my ID change? Is it normal?

Writing - give me some 10 minutes to plan the scene though

Rolled 4, 6, 3, 2, 6 + 2 = 23 (5d6 + 2)

Balemon

>>4846307
Man this little weasel never shuts up, does he?

>>4846307
Good roll. But not good enough.

>>4846310

At some point his personal ambition has to start to show with all these interruptions. Maybe Aurion will put the little shit in his place.

>>4846310
No no, let him speak, luckly he will humiliate himself...

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>>4846161
Rhaenys
Aurion
[Blue]Balemon[/blue]

As soon as Aurion fishes speaking, the room erupts in chaos, with the two sides of the assembly shouting at each other – the one composed of your family supporters (as well as opportunists looking to suck up to the nominal leader of the Freehold, your uncle) and the other, composed of people that you recognize as exponents of what once were the great landowning families, as well as your family traditional rivals among the Great Ten (chiefly the Belamon and Valarr).

This time, not even Aurion bringing down his cane on the floor stops the chaos.

That’s it, until Rhaenys Naerion, Matriarch of the Naerion Dynasty claps her hands which causes a loud noise, akin to a thunder, to be released.

The guards at the entrance are immediately ready to spring to action, but your uncle quickly dismisses them as everyone now looks at Rhaenys

“You are all behaving like bloody merchants in Volos, screaming over each other! Behave in a manner fit for your rank for Balerion’s sake!”

Silence follows her words, for a few seconds that’s it, before the young Balemon speaks up, looking at your uncle and then at you

[Blue] “I agree with the honorable Matriarch, but the points we raise still stand. I wish to know why should we mingle with the affairs of the Western barbarians, when we are currently at war and any trade opportunity that went their way would be a missed opportunity for a loyal merchant of the Freehold.” [/blue]

Aurion looks at him, and then at you

“Well nephew, tell us more of this “Alastor Reyne” from the Sunset Kingdoms, and why should we open trade relations with his kingdom, when we are currently dealing with unrest everywhere”

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>>4846365
Rhogar Belaerys vs Jacaerys Balemon
> Persuasion (Charm) Test – 27 vs 23
> Marginal Success! One Degree of Success!

> “Alastor Reyne is the Lord of Castamere, a veteran of numerous battles in the Sunset Kingdoms, a respected lord, rich, and capable that I have had the honor of knowing for many years. His family, the Reynes, are a powerful family of the Kingdom of the Rock, in the west center of the continent, and their primary exports are to the surrounding lands are gold, grain, iron and bronze. Each of this is valuable products for us, food more so but even minerals as we all know most of our ores production be common or rare was from the Fourteen Flames great mines. Now with rebels at war and our many needs, a trade deal with the west could be profitable for both of us.”

Aurion nods – looking around the assemble people, you notice that your little speech has had an effect, if less than what you hoped – and then looks at you

“Anything else you might wish to add, nephew?

> “Nothing more than stating the obvious uncle - his request helps us as much as it helps him, for the Sunset Kingdoms are a market even Valyria at its height never tapped into. Now more than ever it would be beneficial since we need revenue and the Kingdom of the Rock is a sizable market. More importantly, our trade partners are rich and influential and our goods and services can fetch high prices and in time western trade shall be very lucrative.”

> Persuasion (Charm) Test – 23 vs 21
> Marginal Success! One Degree of Success!

This time, you pushed all the right buttons – wealth, power…you can see the gears begin to turn. Except..

Roll me 3D6 for Deception.

Rolled 1, 4, 2 = 7 (3d6)

>>4846382

Rolled 6, 5, 1 = 12 (3d6)

>>4846382

Rolled 3, 5, 6 = 14 (3d6)

>>4846382
Oh god... We should pump Deception after this

Rolled 5, 6, 5, 1 = 17 (4d6)

Almost forgot - Knowledge of Rhaenys

Rolled 5, 4, 2 = 11 (3d6)

>>4846382
Uh oh, they can smell the lies

Rolled 4, 6, 5, 5 = 20 (4d6)

>>4846397
Awareness

>>4846400
Yeah she's onto you. Writing the final piece of her reply and then you guys can reply as well

They will probably point out that Alastor is only a lord and not King and whatnot.

We're potentially fucked

>>4846406
Not really. The worst that can happen is that we lose the debate against whoever opposes the motion.

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>>4846378
Rhaenys Naeryon
> Knowledge (Foreign Politics) – 17 vs 15 (DC)
> Marginal Success! One Degree of Success!

Rhaenys Awareness vs Rhogar Deception
> Awareness – 17 vs 14 – Deception
> Marginal Success! One Degree of Success!

“You spoke of knowing Lord Reyne for years, as well as the fact that he helped you rally the Westerosi mercenaries to your side. That does seem to convey wealth and capacities…which is fitting for the second most powerful House in their region. But I have to ask: what Castamere can offer, the Lannisters, Kings of the Rock, can offer tenfold. Why pick a Lord when you could trade with a King?

This brings the attention of the entire assembly to you

“My dynasty had its core interests in the Western Free Cities. Of course we knew of the magnificent wealth of Casterly Rock, but we never made the effort to set up a trade route, given the difficulties and potential tolls…as well as the fact that it would have alerted our own rivals, thus upsetting the status quo. But now that things have changed..I have to ask, young Rhogar – why should we deal with a Lord, and not a true King whose wealth is known as far and wide as Asshai?”

> Write-in

Just in case I was not clear enough, since re-reading the passage it almost seems that way, she is implicitly asking what relation you have with the Reynes/What do you stand to gain. In other words, she wants a slice of the metaphorical pie in order to not push against you.

>>4846422
Hell I was wrong - she rolled 20 for awareness, so she is very well aware that there is more here than what you said

>>4846422
>The wealth of Casterly Rock is indeed impressive, its King not so much. He snubs his most important vassal and half his lords don't respect him. That doesn't sound like a good trade partner now does it? The Reynes hold as much power as the king, In fact it wouldn't surprise me if sooner or later a change of dynasty takes place.(hint-hint) and a new dynasty always has need of allies(hint-hint)

Basically saying the Lannisters days are numbered why bother with them. The Reynes are the important ones and getting it on with them early is going to be more profitable than getting in later.

>>4846438
Also its a double-entendre because it also reflects our dynasty's situation. She helps us here early on and reaps the rewards as our ally. Beneficial relationship that's lasting.

>>4846422
>"The king of Casterly Rock makes few friends and many enemies. Even now his own arrogance builds unrest in his kingdom. His hubris does not merely extend to his own subjects but to all others as well. His deals would be unfavorable to you and he would do all he could to humiliate and fleece you even as he showers you with honeyed words. The only respect you'd gain from him would come from fear of dragons. There is little point in dealing with a king seemingly determined to destroy his own kingdom for naught but his own ego."

I dunno mang. I'm not good at political doublespeak. They'll all find out we're gonna end up fighting for the Reynes eventually anyway. Why avoid implying there'll be a civil war?

>>4846448
>>4846438
Both are good replies. I will wait for another few minutes if others wish to partecipate, but these are good for me - all you'd get is an even higher bonus.

To be clear - right now you'd roll a 4D6+4 given you will have the support of the Naeryon and their supporters. If others want to, they can write and try to get a higher bonus.

Rolled 6, 3, 5, 5 + 4 = 23 (4d6 + 4)

>>4846458
rip my luck

>>4846448
We cant explicitly say there will be a civil war because so far there are no public hints of there being one. They can guess that we are one of the orchestrators of the "dynasty change" but cant prove anything. If we simply say "oh lets trade with them because I made a deal to put this guy on the throne" they will accuse us of being a Kingmaker in foreign lands without the councils permission, and of galivanting outside the freehold and putting our goals first. Cant afford to give them that ammunition.

Rolled 3, 3, 1, 4 + 4 = 15 (4d6 + 4)

>>4846458

Rolled 1, 6, 3, 6 + 4 = 20 (4d6 + 4)

>>4846458

>>4846474
>>4846460
I will wait some 5 minutes, but I honestly think it's too late for many players, and I guess the political part is not that interesting, so if nobody else votes I will go with >>4846460 as a result

>>4846474
This roll was trash forgive me.
>>4846460
Also nice roll.

Rolled 4, 3, 4, 1 + 4 = 16 (4d6 + 4)

>>4846458
"When the Lannisters make one step forward, they make two steps back. The Ego of the King could grow even worse with the pass of time, because as we now, Time isn't merciful with everyone. We could get in good terms with the King, but as we see them like Savages, the King could try and humilliate us out of spite. I already have a contact which is Reynes, and with the enemies that the Lannister King make in his years rulling, it wont be a surprise if a war happens once his Son sits in the throne"

Writing.

Rolled 1, 5, 1, 1 = 8 (4d6)

>>4846518
Biggus Oofus

Ah screw it. I forgot to add the option I mentioned here - >>4844708 to call on the Westerosi.

Will include it for Volantis though

>>4846518
I hope that was for our opposition.

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>>4846422
You look at the Matriarch and smile, understanding what she’s asking of you.

> “You are right, for the wealth of Casterly Rock is indeed impressive, but its King not so much. He snubs his most important vassals and half his lords don't respect him; he makes few friends and many enemies with his behavior, dictated by an endless arrogance that builds unrest in his kingdom. His hubris does not merely extend to his own subjects but to all others as well – any deal he would offer would be unfavorable to you and he would do all he could to humiliate and fleece you even as he showers you with honeyed words.”

Rhaenys nods, inviting you to continue – the rest of the Council members observing your interaction

> “I am no merchant nor great politician, but that doesn't sound like a good trade partner now does it? On the other hand the Reynes hold as much power as the king in terms of influence and economic might, are led by an honorable man and are more than willing to help us in exchange for naught but a simple opening of trade relations. Like I said I am not great politicians and I submit to your wisdom, Council members, but speaking from a personal point of view…it wouldn't surprise me if sooner or later a change of dynasty took place in that Kingdom…and as we all know, a new dynasty always has need of allies”

The Matriarch smiles, understanding your message.

“Your words have convinced me, young Belaerys. Princeps, your nephew is a smart young man, As far as I am concerned, the Naeryons support the motion of opening trade relations with House Reyne of the Kingdom of the Rock. Moreover, with the control of the Stepstones assured, we could make use of this opportunity to expand the existing colonies on the islands, thus helping with the issue of refugees…”

Your uncle nods in her direction, before calling for a vote.

20 in Favor, 8 Against, 10 Abstained – the motion passes

It is a crushing victory.

Opening Trade Relations with the Reynes & Expanding the colonies on the Stepstones – Motion approved

Aurion then looks at Tessario, nervously standing next to you

“And now..I call on the floor the representative of the Archons of Volantis. Step forward, Tessario Vaelaros”

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>>4846529
Rhaenys
Aurion
Balemon
”Tessario”

The old soldier steps forward, clearly nervous – everybody can see it by the way he moves.

He comes to stand in your place, in front of the assembly, and bows his head, before speaking

”Honorable councilmen..and councilwomen. I am here on order of the senior Triarch of Volantis, Aenar Tagaros. He wished me to personally carry two items of value – a copy of the Treaty that your nephew, oh Princeps, negotiated on behalf of this Council…and a personal letter from him, directed to you”

These words cause a huge ruckus in the assembly, with Jacaerys Balemon looking at you with a smirk.

It is only after ten seconds or so of beating his cane on the floor that your uncle restores order and nods to Tessario, who moves forward and gives Aurion both letters.

The Princeps opens the first and reads it, before speaking

“The Archon wishes to express his relief at our collective survival, hopes that this missive finds us all well, and apparently wishes to make reparation for any potential loss the Dynasties of Valyria endured because of theft during the chaotic period following the Doom.”

Aurion nods approvingly in your direction, and then stands to address the entire assembly

“I wish to invite every member of the families whose members had resources or relics stockpiled in Volantis to make a list of their goods, so that we many send a messenger back to the Archon and accept his kind offer of help in tracking down anything that might be missing from the personal vaults and warehouses of your dynasties. I know that I will do so.”

He gives Tessario a look, as if to imply that he knows the letter has been sent in the hope that they were all dead, since in that case the state (represented casually by the elected officers, the Triarchs) would have been entitled to nationalize and make use of the property of the deceased.

Moreover you notice how he puts away the letter without finishing to read it – more to ask him later.

“The Archon also offers to offer his help in tracking down any member of the 40 families that could have passed through Volantis in the same period. I will accept his offer and invite everybody else to do the same.”

He then sits down, opening the second letter – this one much more ornate than the first.

You know what it contains – the Treaty you negotiated

> https://pastebin.com/PDV7W7bu

He gives it a quick read, before passing it to Tessario himself, inviting the Volantene to read it aloud.

He does so.

> Roll me 4D6 for how well received it is.

Rolled 3, 6, 6, 6 = 21 (4d6)

>>4846552

Rolled 5, 6, 5, 3 = 19 (4d6)

>>4846552

I don't think we will get anything better than >>4846563 but here it goes.

Rolled 6, 4, 4, 5 = 19 (4d6)

>>4846552

>>4846563
>>4846563
Why do you hate me so?

Apart from jokes, 21 was the DC. I planned to let you have a write in to attempt to convince the Council.

Still..writing.

>>4846579
Nice rolls. Was away for a little bit but I see we passed the DC. The dice want us to be awesome QM. Still don't be discouraged sooner or later we will fail a DC.

Rolled 2, 4, 2, 5 = 13 (4d6)

>>4846563
Holy shit

>>4846583
I think you underestimate how lucky you guys have been so far - you should have died in Lys, failed when you met the White Sun, failed this DC and a lot of other cases.

And yet you keep somehow beating the DC even without my help/bonuses due to write-ins.

Apart from jokes, well done - I don't mind the players doing well, the opposite in fact.

>>4846579
>Why do you hate me so?
That's price of a Bo3 system, you really have to up the difficulty of any tests unless you want a Mary Sue protagonist.

Rolled 1, 3, 6, 5 = 15 (4d6)

>>4846593
If there was no bo3 we wouldn't be alive lol. The DCs are reasonable just that we have been really lucky. I mean this DC was 21, that on a 4d6 is really hard.

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>>4846552
The treaty is..not bad honestly.

You already knew that, but hearing it again more than two weeks later, with an unclouded mind…you honestly pulled off a good deal of concessions given the conditions you were in.

What’s more, it seems the majority of the assembly thinks along the same lines as you, for the debate is strangely muted.

Valarr raised some valid points regarding the validity of a treaty negotiated in name of the Council without its permission, but even he immediately conceded (least Balemon or another one of his faction seized the opportunity) that at the time they had just survived the Doom and more than half of their seats were still empty due to their members being either dead or dispersed around the continent, so you were likely the most qualified man to negotiate with the Archons of Volantis, given your claiming of the same title for the Stepstones.

The Matriarch of the Naerion Dynasty simply stood there in deep thought before assenting to the Treaty. Even her counterpart in Valarr faction approved of it.

In the end, your uncle called the vote.

“The motion to approve the treaty negotiated by Rhogar Belaerys with the Archons of Volantis in name of the Council passes with 21 in Favor, 15 Against and 2 Abstained”

Treaty with Volantis – Motion passes

After that, Tessario went to sit with the representatives of the Free Cities – apparently temporarily taking up the place of representative of Volantis as a Free City of the Freehold.

“Having cleared the political questions of the day, I call now the Council to begin the debate regarding something just as important…the military approach we wish to take regarding the rebels.”

NOTE - you guys voted to let Aurion do the talking here (>>4844708)

So roll me 6D6 (Persuasion 5D6, Charm 1B) for your uncle.

Rolled 1, 3, 5, 3, 3, 5 = 20 (6d6)

>>4846609
Smooth as melted cheese.

Rolled 2, 1, 1, 1, 2, 4 = 11 (6d6)

>>4846609

Rolled 5, 4, 2, 6, 1, 4 = 22 (6d6)

>>4846609

Rolled 1, 1, 2, 5, 5, 4 = 18 (6d6)

>>4846609

>>4846603
>21 in Favor, 15 Against and 2 Abstained
Only two abstentions on a crucial vote. Well done on the realistic voting. I wish more writers understood votes aren't just a statistic.

>>4846614
Aurion, please, why are you throwing spaghetti at the councilors?

>>4846621
Thanks

>>4846623
He got nervous thanks to Rhaenys winking at him. Either that or he's thinking on how to best burn down New Ghis.

Also, writing.

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Have some spaghetti anons.

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>>4846632
>He got nervous thanks to Rhaenys winking at him

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>>4846603
Aurion stands up, walking to the center of the room in order to address the entire assembly.

You have to admit it: your uncle cuts an imposing figure. He’s a middle-aged man, but there is not an ounce of fat on his body – the body of a man who has spent his life fighting for his country, both in the political arena and on the battlefield.

And it shows.

He uses his cane to tap the mosaic beneath his feet, representing the entirety of the known world, from the far north of Westeros to the Far East of Essos, extending beyond the forested land of Mossovy.

The only unrealistic part of it? The Valyrian Peninsula is still intact…

“…rebels surround us. To the East, the damned Ghiscari have slaughtered their garrisons and declared independence, while the client kingdoms in the Grasslands have simply stopped answering our requests and messengers. Lhazar…well the Lhazarene did what they do best – run and hide in their mudholes whenever there is danger. Reports seem to indicate the presence of 7 major polities in the area, plus a multitude of minor ones”

He proceeds to tap in succession the Ghiscari successor states (Yunkai, New Ghis, Mereen, Astapor), the 2 Ghiscari-Valyrian kingdoms (Hazdahn and Skahazadahn) and the smaller polities that collectively are simply known as “Lhazar” (Lhazosh, Hesh and Kosrak).

“To the North, we have some good news – it seems that the Military Frontier is in chaos, but the capital city of Essaria and its satellite cities have remained loyal, declaring united beneath the temporary rule of a certain “Archon Belicho”, who seems to have consolidated his power in the region in the name of the Freehold. We’ll need to ascertain this man’s identity and his true loyalties. Further North, the High Kingdom of Sarnor has fallen in a state of civil war. It is my belief that the only reason the damned Sarnori have not expanded South is due to their internal strife. Sadly we lack more information at the moment”

He proceeds to point at the different places he mentioned, including a quick tapping on the capitals of the subordinate Kings at war within the borders of the High Kingdom of Sarnor (Sathar, Gornath, Kasath, Omber and Saath).

“…and now we reach the…forgive my Lyseni, the literal clusterfuck that is Western Essos. I propose to declare Lys in open rebellion given they attempted to murder my own nephew, killed the heir of the Valarr Dynasty and attempted to kill one of the dragons”

>>4846686
If there is something everyone can agree is on, is on fucking the Lyseni.

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>>4846686
> Persuasion (Charm) Test – 22 vs 21 (DC)
> Marginal Success! One Degree of Success!

..to say that the rest of the councilmen did not support this motion would be a lie, for something incredibly rare happened – an (almost) unanimous vote, where usually the Council would be split in half on literally any topic.

Lys is declared in open rebellion

“Moving on. The presence at this Council of their representative and the army he brought with himself say enough regarding Volantis”

Aurion nods to Tessarion, who returns the gesture.

Your uncle is silent, looking at the map.

The young Balemon takes this as a permission to intrude.

“What about the other Free Cities then? Volantis has declared for the Council. What should be done about the traitors?”

You control Aurion in this debate - what do you wish him to bring up?
> The role the Faceless Men played in the killing of Aerys Valarr – Braavos must be complicit. All went downhill since they revealed themselves to the world, barely a few years ago.
> Tyrosh and Myr are natural rivals of Volantis – they will likely take the opportunity to attempt to take down their rival. According to Volantene intel, they are already rearming - a preemptive strike is our only option if we are to help our ally in the West.
> Qohor has strangely been silent – You would have expected to find at least a few qohorish merchants in Volantis..and yet according to the Triarchs they all disappeared (including prominent ones that had made Volantis their residence for decades). Almost as if they knew something would happen and took the occasion to return home.
> The Bearded Priests of Norvos are surely implicated – their hatred for the central government of Valyria and its policy of religious tolerance was well-known. What better occasion than to help taking out said government to impose their own religion? It cannot be a coincidence that the same day the Doom happened, almost all foreigners in Norvos got either forcibly converted, murdered or expelled from the city and its hinterland.
> The cowardly Pentoshi have severed all communications with Volantis and the Council – We sent out almost 40 messengers toward Pentos. What is more likely – that they all disappeared off the face of Planetos, or that the Pentoshi are low-key severing contacts with us and betraying their homeland?
> What of Lorath? – Nobody seems to know what is going on in the city, for contradictory reports arrived, speaking of riots, religious purges and demons. What in hell is going on over there?
> There are reports that the Gogossi have embraced piracy and are currently disrupting the southern trade lanes. This cannot be allowed to stand.

This vote will determine the focus of Volantis.

The next will determine whether you get your way (Essaria) or the council decides to send you East to teach the Ghiscari what happens when the Harpy challenges the Dragon (again)

It is very late, but given I have a free day tomorrow I plan to prolong the session until we wrap up the meeting with the Council if there are enough people willing to participate.

Let's say it will take 2-3 scenes to completely close the meeting.

>>4846694
>> Tyrosh and Myr are natural rivals of Volantis – they will likely take the opportunity to attempt to take down their rival. According to Volantene intel, they are already rearming - a preemptive strike is our only option if we are to help our ally in the West.

>>4846694
>Tyrosh and Myr are natural rivals of Volantis – they will likely take the opportunity to attempt to take down their rival. According to Volantene intel, they are already rearming - a preemptive strike is our only option if we are to help our ally in the West.

Secure these 2 cities either by force or diplomacy and things will be a lot more stable. The other cities are lightweights and can be dealt with later.

>>4846694

> The role the Faceless Men played in the killing of Aerys Valarr – Braavos must be complicit. All went downhill since they revealed themselves to the world, barely a few years ago.
> Tyrosh and Myr are natural rivals of Volantis – they will likely take the opportunity to attempt to take down their rival. According to Volantene intel, they are already rearming - a preemptive strike is our only option if we are to help our ally in the West.
> There are reports that the Gogossi have embraced piracy and are currently disrupting the southern trade lanes. This cannot be allowed to stand.

>>4846694
> Tyrosh and Myr are natural rivals of Volantis – they will likely take the opportunity to attempt to take down their rival. According to Volantene intel, they are already rearming - a preemptive strike is our only option if we are to help our ally in the West.
This vote will determine the focus of Volantis. There's no point in sending them to chase shadows.

>>4846694
>Tyrosh and Myr are natural rivals of Volantis – they will likely take the opportunity to attempt to take down their rival. According to Volantene intel, they are already rearming - a preemptive strike is our only option if we are to help our ally in the West.
This could be seen as an act of good faith from out allies of Volantis that have stayed loyal to the Council, and once we extinguish their attempts of attacking Volantis, either the other Free Cities will come to us like a dog with their talis between their legs, or will be try the unite against us and show their true faces.

Whatever happen, once the dust is cleared, we will hang the traitors.

>>4846694
>Tyrosh and Myr are natural rivals of Volantis – they will likely take the opportunity to attempt to take down their rival. According to Volantene intel, they are already rearming - a preemptive strike is our only option if we are to help our ally in the West.

>>4846694
>> Tyrosh and Myr are natural rivals of Volantis – they will likely take the opportunity to attempt to take down their rival. According to Volantene intel, they are already rearming - a preemptive strike is our only option if we are to help our ally in the West.
Volantis can handle the states closest to them. If we get our way and are sent to Essaria, we could take the time to check out Qohor and the other northern territories.

I will let the vote go on for another 10 minutes, but it seems there is a consensus on sending Volantis after Tyrosh and Myr.

What about Lys? I didn't mention it, but you could ask the honor of leading the Burning of Lys as either Aurion or Rhogar, if you wanted to send an extremely clear message..on the other hand, what about the innocents in the city?

Or, you could push the Council to organize a combined assault with Volantis on Lys.

>>4846694
We most not indulge in reckless paranoia,there are enough internal division before we give credence wild speculation and conspiracy. We should deal with the threats we know exist before looking for imaginary ones. Mainly Tyrosh, Myr, Pentos and Gogossi

Pentos is likely one step away from open rebellion if they actually killing the messengers of the Council. Tyrosh and Myr will jump right after if they think it can be done with impunity. Each most be accounted and reminded of the reach and power of the Council. If we can keep these within the Freehold the rest will summit in turn. The Gogossi on the other hand is more insidious threat if piracy is allow it will damage all the attempts to repair and persevere the stability of the Freehold.

> The cowardly Pentoshi have severed all communications with Volantis and the Council – We sent out almost 40 messengers toward Pentos. What is more likely – that they all disappeared off the face of Planetos, or that the Pentoshi are low-key severing contacts with us and betraying their homeland?

> Tyrosh and Myr are natural rivals of Volantis – they will likely take the opportunity to attempt to take down their rival. According to Volantene intel, they are already rearming - a preemptive strike is our only option if we are to help our ally in the West.

> There are reports that the Gogossi have embraced piracy and are currently disrupting the southern trade lanes. This cannot be allowed to stand.

>>4846740

I would add Lys to the list.

>>4846740
I don't think we should burn down Lys, they have a lot of economic potential and a high Valyrian population.

>>4846754
Agree join invasion with Volantis is the best response. It be easy with their fleet destroy.

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Tyrosh and Myr

>>4846727
Braavos

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Gogossos

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Pentos

Volantis shall take on Tyrosh and Myr.

What about Lys?
> Volantis shall take them on their own
> The Council will deal with them. This is personal.
> Combined Assault (Volantis & Council)

And if choosing option 2 or 3 - do you wish to raze Lys?
> Yes
> No