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This thread is going to serve as an central ongoing Lore page for the Player House created for A Song of Ice and Fire RP, as well as character sheets and various relevant player references. Please don't post here unless it's a character or a relevant piece of work to the Campaign.
House Thornclair of the Cliffs
Words: Stones, Steel, Blood
Realm: Mountains of the Moon
Liege: Jon Arryn, Lord of the Vale and Hand of the King
Defense: Beacons Hold sits perched upon the high rocky cliffs overlooking the mouth of the Bay of Crabs. Surrounded on three sides by sheer cliffs plunging into the sea, it's triple towers, formidable keep, and high, thick, whiterock curtain walls have guarded the Vale from Southern threats for hundreds of years. Many in the Vale consider it second only to the Eyrie itself and, like the Eyrie, Castle Thorn has never been taken by force. Rumor has it that the cliffs themselves are riddled with secret tunnels and dungeons... (1 Superior Castle) (51)
Influence: House Thornclair is among the oldest Houses in the Vale, dating back to the Andal Invasion, and have a long and storied history. For centuries they enjoyed seemingly unbridled success and prosperity, and have always garnered favor amongst the Lords of the Vale. While they are not widely known in the more far flung reaches of the seven kingdoms, they are an important player in Lord Arryn's court. (37)
Land: House Thornclair controls both a small but strategic stretch of mountainous coastline overlooking the Bay of Crabs, and is charged with guarding the Vale's portion of the bay against pirates and smugglers. The small town of Valedge sits just beyond the castle walls, with the smallfolk's wharves and fisheries meandering walkways spider-web their way down the cliffs.(1 Coastal Mountain with a small town) (34)
Law: Like much of the Vale, the lands of house Thornclair have proved difficult to manage. Mountain clan raiders are a constant bother along the road, and even the sparse aspen forests of the foothills near the Castle are not entirely safe. Smugglers, likewise, prove ever elusive, and even the occasional pirate stalks the mouth of the Bay of Crabs. It takes constant effort to keep these bandits in check. (12)
Population: The bulk of House Thornclair's smallfolk occupy the small town of Valedge. While not a full service port, the town does serve as a stopover for smaller trade vessels. Fishing combines and tiny bands of mountain sheep herders smaller than hamlets dot the coast and rugged mountains. (19)
Power: Though small, House Thornclair's forces are veterans of dozens of skirmishes against the marauding mountain tribes, smugglers, and pirates. They are well drilled in the defense of their stronghold- especially their cohort of seaguards and warships- though they do not possess the ability to project much strength beyond their borders. (1 veteran Warship unit, 1 veteran Sailors unit, 1 veteran Archer unit, 1 veteran Garrison) (33)
Wealth: While their small holdings of land and population have prevented the House from gaining true wealth, their strategic position and small trading post have garnered them some measure of prosperity. The members of House Thornclair live as befits nobles of their station, though without overt excesses. (Marketplace, Port, Maester ) (34)
Founded during the Andal Invasion
Historic events:
1- Infrastructure
2- Favor
3- Ascent (dragon slayer)
4- Scandal (Bastard)
Important Household Members:
Lord Robyn Thornclair
Lady Mertyl Thonrclair
Heir: Daros Thornclair
-Wife: Emphyria Thornclair
Heir: Ayva Thornclair
Maester Hamden
Master at Arms: Ser Royce Mertyns
Master of Ships: Rickard of Skagos
Captains of the Guard:
- Ser Arlen of the Saltpans
- Ser Robert of Pennytree
Core Rulebook that we won't be using most of.
World Map of Westeros
Character Sheet Code:
House Thornclair of the Cliffs
Words: Stones, Steel, Blood
Realm: Mountains of the Moon
Liege: Jon Arryn, Lord of the Vale and Hand of the King
Defense: Beacons Hold sits perched upon the high rocky cliffs overlooking the mouth of the Bay of Crabs. Surrounded on three sides by sheer cliffs plunging into the sea, it's triple towers, formidable keep, and high, thick, whiterock curtain walls have guarded the Vale from Southern threats for hundreds of years. Many in the Vale consider it second only to the Eyrie itself and, like the Eyrie, Castle Thorn has never been taken by force. Rumor has it that the cliffs themselves are riddled with secret tunnels and dungeons... (1 Superior Castle) (51)
Influence: House Thornclair is among the oldest Houses in the Vale, dating back to the Andal Invasion, and have a long and storied history. For centuries they enjoyed seemingly unbridled success and prosperity, and have always garnered favor amongst the Lords of the Vale. While they are not widely known in the more far flung reaches of the seven kingdoms, they are an important player in Lord Arryn's court. (37)
Land: House Thornclair controls both a small but strategic stretch of mountainous coastline overlooking the Bay of Crabs, and is charged with guarding the Vale's portion of the bay against pirates and smugglers. The small town of Valedge sits just beyond the castle walls, with the smallfolk's wharves and fisheries meandering walkways spider-web their way down the cliffs.(1 Coastal Mountain with a small town) (34)
Law: Like much of the Vale, the lands of house Thornclair have proved difficult to manage. Mountain clan raiders are a constant bother along the road, and even the sparse aspen forests of the foothills near the Castle are not entirely safe. Smugglers, likewise, prove ever elusive, and even the occasional pirate stalks the mouth of the Bay of Crabs. It takes constant effort to keep these bandits in check. (12)
Population: The bulk of House Thornclair's smallfolk occupy the small town of Valedge. While not a full service port, the town does serve as a stopover for smaller trade vessels. Fishing combines and tiny bands of mountain sheep herders smaller than hamlets dot the coast and rugged mountains. (19)
Power: Though small, House Thornclair's forces are veterans of dozens of skirmishes against the marauding mountain tribes, smugglers, and pirates. They are well drilled in the defense of their stronghold- especially their cohort of seaguards and warships- though they do not possess the ability to project much strength beyond their borders. (1 veteran Warship unit, 1 veteran Sailors unit, 1 veteran Archer unit, 1 veteran Garrison) (33)
Wealth: While their small holdings of land and population have prevented the House from gaining true wealth, their strategic position and small trading post have garnered them some measure of prosperity. The members of House Thornclair live as befits nobles of their station, though without overt excesses. (Marketplace, Port, Maester ) (34)
Founded during the Andal Invasion
Historic events:
1- Infrastructure
2- Favor
3- Ascent (dragon slayer)
4- Scandal (Bastard)
Important Household Members:
Lord Robyn Thornclair
Lady Mertyl Thonrclair
Heir: Daros Thornclair
-Wife: Emphyria Thornclair
Heir: Ayva Thornclair
Maester Hamden
Master at Arms: Ser Royce Mertyns
Master of Ships: Rickard of Skagos
Captains of the Guard:
- Ser Arlen of the Saltpans
- Ser Robert of Pennytree
Core Rulebook that we won't be using most of.
World Map of Westeros
Character Sheet Code:
Code:
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[B]Bio
Abilities and Specialties ( Pick 5 (additional skills requires taking a vice or drawback))
Qualities (Pick 1 (additional require taking a drawback or -1 destiny point))
Vices and Drawbacks
Destiny Points(re-roll) (3 to start)
Gear (With respect to starter status)[/B][/CENTER]
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