As Viserys prepared to face Mance's next challenge, urgent news arrived from King’s Landing.
Ronan, who had managed to stay away from the chaos surrounding the winch tower for some time, could no longer remain idle. After Robert’s fleet was decimated, he too set sail with his men for the Free Cities—or perhaps they should now be called the “Valyrian Empire.”
The news had c...
2024-10-26 15:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post"You slept well, Lord Mance."
When Mance woke, he found himself surrounded by Night's Watchmen and Viserys's soldiers. Tormund and the others had already been tied up.
Viserys sat calmly on a stone pedestal, holding a greasy lamb chop over the fire. The fat dripped and sizzled as it hit the flames, filling the air with a mouthwatering aroma. The flickering orange light cast a golden...
2024-10-25 15:04:01 +0000 UTC View PostMance, who had just returned to the camp, still felt the heavy guilt of the wildling warriors he had killed with his own hands.
It was as if a rope was winding tightly around his heart, making it hard to breathe.
"Forget about it, Mance. It's not your fault," said his wife, Dalla, handing him a still-warm beet.
For some reason, Dalla hadn’t felt very hungry lately.
"Hm...
2024-10-25 15:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostViserys' decision was soon accepted by the majority. Out of the 40 or 50 wildlings, only six would be allowed to return, which was considered a sufficient show of force. Since none of the free folk had been killed or injured yet, there were few complaints.
Tormund, however, now understood that the Dragonlord’s mercy came with conditions. What had seemed like foolishness—letting them g...
2024-10-25 15:02:00 +0000 UTC View PostAmidst the howling wind and swirling snow, the subtle sound of an arrow slicing through the air could easily go unnoticed. But Viserys, thanks to the heightened awareness provided by the his Dragon's Vision, sensed something was amiss. In the split second before Sigorn’s arrow was released, Viserys acted. With a swift pat on his horse’s back, he leaped from his saddle and landed on...
2024-10-25 15:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostLet’s go back to the moment when Mance received the ranger’s letter.
Among the free folk, few were literate, so asking them to read a letter was no small feat. Fortunately, during his time with the Night's Watch, Mance had picked up basic reading and grammar skills, thanks in large part to Maester Aemon and the other brothers. Mance was a sharp man, and with what he had learned, he co...
2024-10-24 15:04:01 +0000 UTC View PostAemon had been in an unusually joyful mood for the past two days. The reason was simple: Viserys had cured his blindness.
After more than ten years of living in darkness, Aemon could finally see again. Everything felt new and exciting. He wandered around, feeling things here, gazing at things there, much like a child discovering the world for the first time. What thrilled him even more wa...
2024-10-24 15:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostIn the snow, a gray hare foraged near an almost withered weed. Eat it, it's not tasty and not very nutritious. Don’t eat it, but I’m really hungry, the hare thought, hesitating.
Just as it lingered, a birch arrow pierced its gray belly. A short woman with fiery red hair stood up.
"Ygritte! This is the third rabbit today, you're amazing."
This woman was Jon's ...
2024-10-24 15:02:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe cold wind howled outside, and a sudden gust blew the door open, sending a flurry of snow into the room. Jon, the lowest-ranking person present, quickly moved to close and bolt it. The fire crackled in the hearth, but the room was silent, all eyes fixed on Viserys and Maester Aemon.
The Old Bear, Jeor Mormont, quietly considered the situation. If Viserys wanted to take Aemon away, perh...
2024-10-24 15:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostViserys was stunned when he saw millions of Magic points available before him. His own reserves barely exceeded 1,000 points, and it took him three days to replenish even that. Yet, the Wall held an immense reservoir of Magic, almost beyond comprehension.
Curious, Viserys decided to test the Wall’s power. He depleted 100 points of his Magic and then placed his hand back on the Wall to g...
2024-10-23 15:04:01 +0000 UTC View PostViserys had seen structures like the Wall before—the towering Giant of Braavos and the Topless Tower of Sunspear came to mind. But nothing compared to the sheer scale and weight of the Wall, stretching hundreds of miles across the landscape. It resembled a colossal, gleaming sword, dividing Westeros from the wild lands beyond. Even from miles away, Viserys felt dwarfed by its immensity.
"This is impossible!"
Jorah found himself in unfamiliar territory, discussing matters he had little expertise in. As soon as he finished outlining Viserys's plan, it was met with immediate rejection. The older members of the Night's Watch dismissed it outright, convinced that Jorah had no grasp of the realities north of the Wall. The very idea of moving the wildlings south of the Wall see...
2024-10-23 15:02:01 +0000 UTC View Post"Did you hear, Jon? The Lord Commander's son came to see him," asked Grenn the "Aurochs".
Jon Snow, the bastard son of Ned Stark, Lord of Winterfell, was stuck cleaning the Night's Watch dining hall with his friends—punishment from the spiteful Ser Alliser Thorne. Rumors had been swirling that a distinguished guest was arriving today, said to be not only an envoy of an "Emperor" but als...
2024-10-23 15:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post"Your Grace is clever. The usurper's power weakens by the day, while Your Grace's strength grows. Time is on our side!"
The words were spoken by Ser Bennard of Brownhollow. Though he understood Viserys's intent, his phrasing was slightly off. The proper address should have been 'Your Grace is wise,' not 'Your Grace is clever.'
Viserys, however, did not correct him. Instead, he clapp...
2024-10-22 15:04:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe same. Everyone watched as Viserys departed, and Ardrian felt as if he were dreaming. 'I can't believe he actually had the nerve to come.'
Pycelle, who had been hiding in the shadows, cautiously poked his head out, like a worm emerging from its chrysalis. He observed the nobles whispering in small groups. The men wore expressions of either deep seriousness or palpable worry as...
2024-10-22 15:03:00 +0000 UTC View PostViserys had just destroyed someone's fleet, and now he was ruining their party. The scene was nothing short of face-palm-inducing. With a dramatic flourish, Viserys threw off his hat, revealing short silver hair, and strutted confidently into the hall. Despite the faint sound of explosions in the distance, the banquet was eerily silent.
The Lords of Westeros had spent the entire day shout...
2024-10-22 15:02:01 +0000 UTC View Post“Dragons! It’s dragons!” Arya cried out, her voice cutting through the chaos.
Indeed, many had seen the dragons. The three majestic creatures circled in the sky, their scales reflecting the eerie green glow of the wildfire below, making them appear as if they were part of the flames themselves.
'If there are seven of them. It's all over', Arya thought as she watc...
2024-10-22 15:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostIt's hard for soldiers to stay motivated on an empty stomach. So, while Robert hosted his own banquet, he made sure to improve the soldiers' situation a bit. Although the supply of alcohol and meat was limited, for these soldiers—most of whom came from poor families—it felt like a feast. The officers, however, still received a sufficient supply of both meat and alcohol.
Among them wer...
2024-10-21 15:04:01 +0000 UTC View PostRonan really is something. He managed to get Viserys into Robert's grand banquet disguised as a musician. Viserys had already decided that Ronan would become his "chief of special agents" in the future, handling work akin to that of the FBI and KGB.
Robert's banquet was an unprecedented affair. The top aristocrats from all seven kingdoms were in attendance, while those of lesser rank, lik...
2024-10-21 15:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe fleet from Casterly Rock was one of the most formidable in Westeros. The Lannisters had fully mobilized their forces to strike at the Stepstones, with the Warden of the West, Lord Tywin Lannister, leading the charge. The fleet consisted of more than 200 warships, 70 of which were converted merchant vessels. The Westerlands had contributed the largest share of forces to this campaign, with o...
2024-10-21 15:02:00 +0000 UTC View PostDue to their proximity, both the Royal Fleet and the Dragonstone Fleet were anchored near the Mud Gate—one in King's Landing and the other not far off on Dragonstone. The more distant Fleet of the Arbor, belonging to House Redwyne, was stationed closer to the mouth of the estuary. The Arbor Fleet, after all, was connected to the family of the Old Rose. Inevitably, there would be collateral da...
2024-10-21 15:01:03 +0000 UTC View PostSince Viserys had already chosen Claw Isle as his strategic springboard, Ardrian’s decision was rendered irrelevant. After Jorah's arrival, Viserys swiftly took control of Claw Isle with just a few hundred men.
His Dragon’s Soul ablity, having undergone two mutations after Skinchanger, faced some limitations due to distance. Commanding the dragons from too far away could resu...
2024-10-20 15:04:00 +0000 UTC View PostArdrian Celtigar was a vassal of Dragonstone, much like House Velaryon, serving as a Targaryen vassal since the time of Valyria. The Celtigars had come to Westeros with the Targaryens before the Doom of Valyria. After Robert Baratheon ascended the throne, he granted Dragonstone to Stannis, making the Celtigars advisers to the Second Stag.
In the original timeline, Ardrian, also known as "...
2024-10-20 15:03:03 +0000 UTC View Post“You stupid eunuch, I want information about the dragonspawn’s bastard! Ned met with his wife—so what? They’ve done far more outrageous things than that! Where do you think their five children came from?” Robert roared, his anger directed at Varys.
Varys, unfazed by Robert's outburst, assured the king that he would intensify surveillance on Tyrosh. In reality, his network was al...
2024-10-20 15:02:01 +0000 UTC View PostKing Robert had not visited a brothel in over three months, a personal record since he had seized the Iron Throne.
His current swordsmanship could be described in two words: Painful and weak.
In those months, Robert had begun dieting and devoted time every day to practicing his skills as king. He had the best resources at his disposal, including the Kingsguard as his sparring partne...
2024-10-20 15:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe Colosseum of Tyrosh was packed with spectators, their roars echoing menacingly through the arena. At the center of the spectacle, a young dragon, bright yellow and the size of a calf, faced off against a massive black bison. Despite its smaller size, the dragon was agile and could fly, constantly darting around to deliver quick bites and slashes.
"Go on! Bite it to death!"
"Bite th...
Caggo led 4,000 men deep into the Dothraki holy city of Vaes Dothrak and successfully eliminated the last remnants of the Dothraki forces. Now, the Golden Company governs Vaes Dothrak, a crucial trading hub linking two continents, poised to generate massive tax revenues. Viserys, of course, would never relinquish control of such a valuable asset.
Vaes Dothrak is a breathtaking place, nest...
2024-10-19 15:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostSeveral cavalrymen in red armor patrolled the area, their red and yellow banners hanging limp in the still air. By a stream, an elderly nobleman with striking green eyes and a shaved head was busy dismembering a doe. Though his head was bald, his golden beard flowed down his cheeks, lending him a commanding presence. Despite his age, he moved with the vitality of a much younger man.
A fin...
2024-10-19 15:02:01 +0000 UTC View PostIn the Water Gardens, a couple sat together who hadn't seen each other in several years. Mellario broke the silence, asking softly, “How is your gout?”
“It's better,” replied Prince Doran, his usually composed demeanor now laced with discomfort. Their separation hadn't been due to a lack of affection, but rather Mellario's strong disagreement with sending their young son away to b...
2024-10-19 15:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostLord Mace Tyrell, often derisively called "Lord Puff Fish," and his mother, the formidable Lady Olenna, known as the "Queen of Thorns," sat before two letters.
One was from the Citadel, containing Viserys’s “Great Announcement”—a declaration so brimming with murderous intent that it nearly leaped off the page. The other letter was from King’s Landing, bearing Robert Baratheon’...
2024-10-18 15:04:00 +0000 UTC View Post