In the Throne Hall of the Red Keep, the decor had once featured the skulls of dragons, a grim reminder of the Targaryen dynasty. But after Robert Baratheon ascended the throne, the dragon skulls were replaced with towering banners emblazoned with crowned stags and golden lions, symbols of his new reign.
At the center of the hall loomed the massive, twisted, and grotesque Iron Throne—a r...
2024-10-18 15:03:01 +0000 UTC View Post“Your Grace, we’re facing more than just military and financial problems,” Ned sighed heavily. “Once war begins, the Iron Throne will have to contend not only with Viserys but possibly with The Reach and Dorne as well. Even the Crownlands, which the Targaryens ruled for 300 years, might see households flying dragon banners again.”
In other words, the conditions for launching an ...
2024-10-18 15:02:01 +0000 UTC View PostWesteros. Oldtown.
The Citadel, in the Scribe's Hearth.
The Scribe's Hearth is where the Citadel's assistant Maesters offer letter-writing services to the residents of Oldtown. Here, commoners seek help with reading their correspondence, drafting wills, and other clerical tasks. It’s also a place where books and maps are bought, contributing to the scholarly and ...
2024-10-18 15:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostThe throne room was still under renovation, so Viserys convened his advisers in the hall of the Kambron estate. As a former Archon and avid gardener, Kambron had decorated his hall with carpets and curtains in every shade of green. Connington had suggested sprucing up the room, but Viserys, mindful of expenses, decided against it. Instead, he simply had a table placed in the hall for himself an...
2024-10-17 15:04:00 +0000 UTC View PostEveryone desires a great ancestor, but no one wants a living father overshadowing them. After the fall of the Valyrian Empire, everyone wanted to claim ties to its legacy. Volantis proudly calls itself the “eldest daughter of Valyria,” while Braavos, founded by former slaves, claims to be Valyria’s “bastard daughter.” The three Free Cities in the Disputed Lands even formed the “Tria...
2024-10-17 15:03:00 +0000 UTC View PostWith five young dragons and only four naming rights available, one of the Free Cities would inevitably miss out.
“No problem,” someone remarked. “Lorath only fishes and chops wood; they don’t have much money.” The crowd largely agreed. Lorath was the poorest of the Nine Free Cities, practically a fishing ground for Braavos, with trade limited almost exclusively to Braavosi merch...
2024-10-17 15:02:01 +0000 UTC View PostViserys had gone bald, but he had also grown stronger. Emerging from that charred shell, he found that his abilities had undergone significant changes:
First, his Magic value had skyrocketed, surpassing four digits. If he were to return to Drogo’s camp now and sound the Dragon Horn, it wouldn’t just cause chaos among 2,000 or 3,000 people—it would likely affect over 10,000.
In...
2024-10-17 15:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostViserys’s return was a surprise to everyone, but to Benerro, it was a shock. 'What... how... doesn’t Nissa have to die?' he stammered in disbelief. Yet the reality was undeniable: despite being severely burned and losing all his hair, Viserys had survived.
To everyone else, this miraculous survival was met with unexpected acceptance. After all, if Dany could emerge ...
2024-10-16 15:04:01 +0000 UTC View PostWhile secretly transporting the army into Tyrosh, Strickland had shown the sellswords of the Golden Company portraits of each member of the Dragon Party. There was a substantial reward for bringing back their heads, even if they were dead. As for Viserys and Dany, their capture was of the highest priority.
“Damn, if I hadn’t been joking around with Strickland at the time, I’d have g...
2024-10-16 15:03:00 +0000 UTC View PostKambron realized that their plan had worked: the nobles from the Nine Free Cities who had come here would likely recover most of their expenses. Even Viserys's “Dragon Party” members would suffer heavy losses. In the aftermath, there was now a significant power vacuum in Tyrosh, and potentially across the Free Cities as a whole. If they could unite the nobles who opposed Lys's rule, they wo...
2024-10-16 15:02:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe banner of the three-headed dragon fluttered in the still air as Viserys began to speak, his voice resonating through the hall.
“My lords, Magisters, Princes, Sers, we are the proud remnants of Valyria. The people of Valyria once ruled vast lands and endless skies with magic and dragons. But centuries ago, we lost our homeland forever, and over a hundred years ago, the dragons that s...
2024-10-16 15:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostIn the wake of this great victory, the wounds of war seemed insignificant. The dark clouds that had long shrouded the Disputed Lands had finally dispersed. Whether farmers tilling the fields or priests in their churches, nobles and commoners alike were swept up in a wave of joy. The destruction of the Dothraki promised smoother trade routes, reduced risks, and more abundant goods. Soon, countle...
2024-10-15 15:04:01 +0000 UTC View Post"Lord Kambron! Lord Kambron! There's been an accident!"
Kambron, who had been dozing fitfully, jolted awake. The urgency in Tregar and Cassius’s voices sent a chill through his heart. He had barely slept these past few days, and even at night, rest eluded him.
His spirit was frayed, his expression tense, but his mind remained sharp. The moment he heard their frantic calls, he spra...
2024-10-15 15:03:01 +0000 UTC View Post"Trade blood for fire, and fire for blood!!"
From the crude Dothraki watchtower, Regis braced himself as he shouldered the long, thick dragonbinder horn, directing its ominous sound towards the heart of Drogo's camp. Viserys blew into the horn with all his might.
As he did, Viserys opened his status panel and watched in alarm as both his Health and Magic rapidly diminished. His lung...
2024-10-15 15:02:01 +0000 UTC View PostViserys was still puzzled by Valsha’s cryptic words, "I will clear a path for them," until he saw what she meant. To his astonishment, she had rotated the Bridge of Dream, shifting it from an east-west orientation to north-south, allowing his army to cross unimpeded. The Rhoynar’s magical prowess was truly terrifying.
Meanwhile, on the banks of the Lhorulu River, Drogo was still watch...
2024-10-15 15:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostWhen you command 500 cavalry, you're a local warlord in Rome. With 2,000, you become a noble of Rome's glory. But with 30,000 cavalry, you are a close ally of the Roman emperor himself.
Viserys surveyed the cavalry he had painstakingly assembled, numbering around 8,000. He imagined the near future when he would use them to intimidate much of the continent. Among them were 3,000 of his own...
2024-10-14 15:04:01 +0000 UTC View Post"An apple?" Drogo murmured, his eyes narrowing as he observed Viserys’s actions. A small tremor of awe rippled through the Khal's heart. Even the greatest warriors could never achieve such precision.
Drogo leaned forward, leaving his back exposed, captivated by the unfolding scene. He wondered if Viserys could truly pull off this feat—and if he did, what would it mean for their duel?<...
2024-10-14 15:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostBenerro held aloft a flaming cage, though its size made it more appropriate to call it a "flaming birdcage." Inside the cage, a goat's head seemed to be formed from black smoke, flickering ominously within the flames.
"Where is Mirri?" Viserys asked.
"Dead," Benerro replied curtly.
He didn’t care. The only reason he hadn’t killed Mirri earlier was to explore the possibilit...
2024-10-14 15:02:01 +0000 UTC View PostIn any case, the sudden collapse of the Black Goat Priest had cast a shadow over Drogo’s reputation. He ordered the incident to be kept secret while he waited for the Faceless Men to make their move.
The Black Goat Priest had attempted to assault Viserys’s soul with sorcery, but he had severely underestimated Viserys’s spiritual strength. Since defeating Euron, Viserys had boosted h...
2024-10-14 15:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post"Prince Regent Viserys has arrived..." The guard’s announcement came a half-beat late but still reached the ears of the nobles and Dothraki before Viserys dismounted.
Drogo, though unfamiliar with the title 'Regent,' recognized the name 'Viserys' immediately. He carefully observed Viserys, starting with his physique, which was unmistakably that of a seasoned warrior. The posture of Vise...
2024-10-13 15:04:01 +0000 UTC View Post"Brother, where are you?" Dany called out anxiously in her dream.
Unfortunately, she couldn’t actively enter Viserys's dreams and could only wait passively for news.
"Soon," Viserys reassured her. "I’ll definitely be there by the morning after tomorrow."
After leaving The Sorrows, Viserys was able to use the Golden Eagle again, and his calculations told him he would arrive...
2024-10-13 15:03:00 +0000 UTC View PostDrogo was growing increasingly confident in his impending victory. He even felt that the horse god was favoring him. Not only had he encountered a Black Goat priest who could predict the future, but traitors within Viserys' ranks were now collaborating with him. How could such a war be lost? Drogo believed he was destined to win—unless Viserys somehow led his army right to Drogo's doorstep. 2024-10-13 15:02:01 +0000 UTC View Post
After accepting the offer from the "Flowers" brothers, Connington agreed to let them join his ranks.
Although they did not meet Viserys, they did encounter Dany. Like many who met her for the first time, they were initially rendered speechless. The first thing that struck them was Dany's commanding presence. Despite being only thirteen, her daily involvement in government affairs with Con...
2024-10-13 15:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe news of Viserys’s impending duel with the Horselord spread quickly throughout the Free Cities.
From Braavos in the far north to Volantis in the south, and from Qohor and Norvos deep within the mountains and ancient forests, envoys were dispatched to witness the event. Notably, Arianne’s mother, Mellario, represented Norvos at the duel.
Despite their frequent skirmishes and e...
2024-10-12 15:04:02 +0000 UTC View PostValsha let out a smug, wicked laugh at the expression on Viserys' face. "Come, since dragons have been extinct for over a hundred years, I’ll show you a live one," she said, leading them eagerly to the 'dragon chimney' beside the throne.
The dragons she had altered were covered in soot-colored black and brown, giving them the appearance of statues carved from poor-quality stone. At firs...
2024-10-12 15:03:00 +0000 UTC View PostLaughter erupted.
“Hahahaha!!!”
For a moment, Valsha was stunned, but then she began to laugh uncontrollably, as if someone had hit her funny bone. Her laughter grew louder and louder—first, she couldn't straighten her back, and soon, her whole upper body was leaning back with the force of her mirth.
“Ah-hahahahahaha!” Young Connington looked on, alarmed by the sight...
2024-10-12 15:02:00 +0000 UTC View PostDue to the interference of the dim light and swirling gray mist, Viserys and Young Connington hadn’t noticed that someone else was sitting on the throne. Upon closer inspection, they saw a small figure slouched on the tall seat. 'That must be the Shrouded Lady, Valsha,' Viserys thought.
As far as Viserys knew, the only people who still spoke the Rhoynar language were the so-called “Gr...
2024-10-12 15:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostViserys looked at Young Connington. 'This guy also has Targaryen blood in his veins,' he thought, 'and it's probably for this reason that he's less affected.'
The two tried to wake the others, but it was useless. It seemed they could not continue. Only time would tell if taking them away from the Palace of Sorrows would make any difference. But the group had already come this far, and the...
2024-10-11 15:04:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe crowd that had climbed ashore from the embankment advanced in battle formation, weapons in hand, across the Bridge of Dream. Viserys realized that even in this isolated part of The Sorrows, there were resources worth fighting over—like the lights on the bridge, which he found surprisingly bright. It was mainly due to the heavy fog, but upon closer inspection, the brightness of these stree...
2024-10-11 15:03:01 +0000 UTC View Post"Prince, there's a bridge up ahead," Young Connington said, pointing to a partially collapsed stone bridge.
"There are people on that bridge! No, wait, there are even some lights on!" Regis exclaimed in surprise.
Emerging from the gray mist, the ruins of a once-magnificent bridge appeared before them. It was the legendary Bridge of Dream. Even more impressive than Volantis' Long Bri...
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