Maidenpool, late at night.
Jaime Lannister had received the finest education in warfare, but this was the first time he commanded a battle on his own. In his younger years, before he earned the title "Kingslayer" by driving his sword into Aerys's chest, his goal had been to match the legendary Sword of the Morning in combat. Now, as a novice in the art of war, he found himself thrust into...
2024-11-17 15:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe Vale. The Bloody Gate.
The Bloody Gate is a formidable fortress built at a narrow mountain pass. Its twin watchtowers, perched on the cliffs, resemble the fangs of a great beast, and the entire gate looms like a blood-filled maw, ready to devour anyone who dares approach. In its long history, it has never fallen to an enemy, standing as the most impregnable shield protecting the Eyrie...
2024-11-17 15:02:01 +0000 UTC View PostWhen Ned's army from the North was nearly 100 miles from King's Landing, he chose to stop of his own accord. Tyrion soon arrived to meet him, accompanied by Catelyn, Sansa, and Arya. The Red Viper was also present, having requested to join on his own. He was curious about Viserys' attempts to persuade Ned to surrender.
In his view, Viserys had almost the same charm as his mother, who was ...
2024-11-17 15:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostNo matter how strictly the High Sparrow held himself to the standards of an ascetic or even a septon, the gap between his power and the almost 'miraculous' strength Viserys had displayed was undeniable. It dawned on him that the king had red priests at his side, wielding powers that went beyond mortal comprehension.
No good! This is a crisis for the Seven Gods!
Though the H...
2024-11-16 15:04:00 +0000 UTC View PostAll was as usual near Rook’s Rest. The Unsullied patrolled with meticulous precision, and even the Dothraki cavalry—now reformed through labor—were unusually docile. In fact, they were far better off under Viserys than they had been under Drogo. Not only were they given meat to eat from time to time, but they were also equipped with armor. The Dothraki, far from ignorant, quickly realized...
2024-11-16 15:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe situation before Petyr was far beyond his ability to comprehend. His heart had been ripped out, yet somehow, it was still beating. And he was not dead.
“My lord! What is it?” The guard outside seemed to sense something was amiss.
“No, I-I-I...” Petyr stammered, trying to speak but finding the words escaping him in a frenzy of panic. He waved his hand, pretending to dismi...
2024-11-16 15:02:00 +0000 UTC View Post"In addition to the Unsullied’s combat effectiveness being greatly diminished," Nardacgorn said, "there’s more good news."
"Help?" Jaime asked, intrigued.
"Yes," Nardacgorn continued. "There’s a significant conflict of interest between Viserys and the Iron Bank. If we can establish contact, we might gain their 'favor.'"
Jaime waved the idea aside. The news of Viserys loo...
2024-11-16 15:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostDragonstone:
Stone Drum Tower, Throne Hall.
Conwyra, Regis, Jorah, Young Connington, along with a group of officers from the Golden Company, the former Windsong Company, Roth Zalyne of Braavos, and others gathered in the hall. Among them were the nobles of the Crackclaw Point.
Tensions were high, as Viserys's fleet had docked at Dragonstone but remained inactive. The nobles, rest...
2024-11-15 15:04:00 +0000 UTC View PostBitterbridge was the final stop on Viserys and Dany's pre-battle inspection tour. To return to Dragonstone, they would need to pass through King's Landing. Quentyn, eager to see the largest city in the Seven Kingdoms from the sky, had no say in the matter. Without control over Vyrgion, the dragon, it was Viserys and Dany's decision.
"Brother, we could do what the Targaryen Dragon Knights ...
2024-11-15 15:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostFaced with the conditions Viserys had laid before him, Ned Stark felt utterly torn. In his thirty-odd years, he had rarely faced situations as complex as this. When he was barely a man, his father and brother were brutally murdered by Aerys, and he had done what any son and younger brother would—he sought justice and vengeance. After the Targaryens were overthrown, he returned to the North, c...
2024-11-15 15:02:02 +0000 UTC View PostThe dragon’s presence had silenced the land around Mace’s camp—no pheasant or bird dared make a sound. The morning sky stretched out in a deep blue, with the last stars still twinkling faintly. A thin layer of mist clung to the Mander River, slowly evaporating in the rising sunlight. Camps on both sides of the river came into view once again as the mist cleared.
The dragon remained ...
2024-11-15 15:01:04 +0000 UTC View PostNed could now feel the weariness spreading through the soldiers of the North. He hadn’t expected Viserys to boldly appear before the northern army like this, and it only deepened the sense of exhaustion among the troops and nobles alike.
'His dragon flew in from the south... Could it have already been to Dorne? Or has it captured Nightsong?' Ned wondered.
'The fa...
2024-11-14 15:04:01 +0000 UTC View PostBitterbridge spans the Mander River, connecting its two banks. Crossing it leads travelers all the way to King's Landing via the Roseroad. More than just a bridge, it is also a fortress, held by House Caswell.
The Reach held a strategic advantage until Ned led his troops to capture Bitterbridge early on. Now, he is stationed on the far side of the river with forces from the Crownlands and...
2024-11-14 15:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostUnder Dany’s command, the red dragon and the black dragon each snatched a person in their jaws. The thick, sulfurous breath of the dragons nearly made Renly faint. As the yellow dragon spewed fire to block the advancing soldiers, Viserys leapt onto the silver dragon, and he and Dany swiftly fled Summerhall.
Brienne screamed in despair as she watched Loras Tyrell being carried away by th...
2024-11-14 15:02:00 +0000 UTC View Post“Wait, Loras! Stay a little longer.”
Leaning against the stairs, Viserys heard a familiar voice. He had only met Renly once, at one of Robert’s feasts, and the encounter had left little impression. Yet now, the voice was unmistakably Renly’s.
His tone was languid, almost sticky, laced with unfulfilled desire. The dynamic between him and Loras was unclear—Viserys couldn’t...
2024-11-14 15:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostDany was right.
He really did love adventures too much, and he knew he should at least use the Moon's Revelation to divine his next steps.
So, he stood in place, closed his eyes, and concentrated, while Ronnet watched him doubtfully.
After a moment, Viserys opened his eyes and said, “Dany, I'm still going. Don't worry. With your help, we'll succeed. When I succeed over there...
2024-11-13 15:04:01 +0000 UTC View PostAt dusk, a red-haired, red-bearded knight in a red cloak led a small group of soldiers on patrol around the outer perimeter of Summerhall. He looked rather at ease, a cigarette dangling from his lips. This knight was Ronnet, often called "Red Ronnet" due to his fiery beard. He was a cousin of Jon Connington.
After Jon Connington’s defeat at the Battle of the Bells, House Connington’s ...
2024-11-13 15:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe bracelet was a little too big for Edric, but that was hardly a concern. At Doran's prompting, Edric knelt on one knee and graciously accepted the dragon-scale bracelet from Viserys' hands.
At that moment, everyone noticed another bracelet lying before Viserys—similar in appearance to the one he had just gifted to Edric. As Edric returned to his seat, clearly honored, Viserys stood a...
2024-11-13 15:02:01 +0000 UTC View PostSigh.
Apart from Doran, it could be said that hardly any noble in all of Dorne had ever seen Viserys. When the Dornish army poured into the city, Viserys and Daenerys landed directly in front of Doran's tent.
The nobles who saw the dragon looked visibly nervous.
Doran suddenly noticed Quentyn climbing down from the dragon's back and thought, for a moment, that he must have bee...
2024-11-13 15:01:06 +0000 UTC View Post"Brother, do you really think Olenna is concerned about those other nobles?" Dany asked, casting a skeptical glance back as their entourage departed Highgarden.
Viserys, having politely declined Olenna’s invitation to stay, exchanged a few final words with her before turning his attention to the next phase of their journey: preparations for Prince’s Pass. But Dany’s question lingere...
2024-11-12 15:04:01 +0000 UTC View PostJust as Randyll Tarly was outlining his siege plan to Viserys, a guard rushed over, breathless. "My Lord, Alekyne wishes to surrender to Your Grace, Viserys."
Sam glanced at the dragon beside Viserys and thought, It’s probably the dragon’s doing. Even without it, the mere presence of a king on the battlefield was enough to tip the balance of morale. Father and son turned...
2024-11-12 15:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostSamwell Tarly, Jon Snow's best friend, was once meant to be sent to the Wall by his own father, Randyll Tarly. However, a series of unfortunate events—and the rise of Viserys Targaryen—changed everything. When King Robert mobilized the entire realm's army to prepare for an assault on Tyrosh, it disrupted Lord Randyll’s plans. It no longer seemed appropriate to send Sam to the Wall at such...
2024-11-12 15:02:01 +0000 UTC View Post“Melisandre said that Viserys has sacrificed the blood of a king,” Stannis replied coldly.
“I have also sacrificed the blood of a king!” Robert angrily brought his hands together in front of Stannis, showing him the wounds on his palms and wrists. "It's still hot. She is a liar, a whore, and a bitch!"
Stannis, his face stern, responded, “Your Grace cannot insult a Shadowbi...
2024-11-12 15:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostWands, spells, magic.
Viserys mused over the possibilities. If I established a school dedicated to magic, future generations would certainly be baffled—if any remain. But for now, this was all still in the experimental phase. He might provide some support in terms of resources and manpower, but he would never make the mistake of fully relying on such ancient and unpredicta...
2024-11-11 15:43:00 +0000 UTC View PostPhornas still wanted to resist. He considered sending someone to retrieve the charred statue for repairs, but Viserys had other plans. The seven statues were tied around the neck of a giant dragon, and he and Dany rode it to the Starry Sept for their restoration.
In the end, the quality of the repairs didn't matter. Even if the original statues were reduced to dust, the new ones would tak...
2024-11-11 15:42:00 +0000 UTC View PostOldtown is a key city in the Seven Kingdoms. Its importance cannot be overstated—when Aegon the Conqueror arrived with his two wives, one of his greatest achievements was winning over the Church, the Citadel, and House Hightower to his side.
After the "Dragonstone Duel," Robert and his entourage returned to King’s Landing briefly. Following a short meeting, the group dispersed, each m...
2024-11-11 15:04:01 +0000 UTC View Post"The Targaryens are not only the rightful rulers of the Seven Kingdoms but also the Wardens of the Seven Gods. The Starry Sept will follow Your Grace and fight against the godforsaken!"
"Glory of the Seven! Light of the Seven!"
The young man who had just petitioned Viserys exclaimed. Led by him, the nobles and commoners who had gathered to join the petition began chanting in unison:...
2024-11-11 15:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post"Your Grace Viserys, Princess Daenerys," the three men from House Hightower greeted them, initially uncertain of how to address Viserys. Should they stand firm on tradition and refuse to acknowledge his title? But with seven dragons watching, the men quickly decided to submit, calling him Your Grace without hesitation.
Viserys turned his attention to Septon Phornas, a grim e...
2024-11-10 15:04:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe woman with curly hair was Malora, the second daughter of Lord Leyton Hightower. Known to many as "Crazy Malora," she was infamous not only for being a virgin in old age, but also for her obsession with magic, which she shared with her father, Lord Leyton.
At her excited shouts, Lord Leyton stumbled over to her, just as ecstatic. Malora seemed to have achieved something remarkable—th...
2024-11-10 15:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostRoth’s voice grew quieter with each word. In his eyes, the Iron Bank was practically asking for destruction. Unfortunately, the Iron Bank of Braavos operated as a largely independent entity, beyond even his influence.
"They think they’ve infiltrated every aspect of society and can use the livelihoods of the common people to blackmail me, is that it?" Viserys asked, his tone sharp.
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