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The Dragon Has Three Heads - ASOIAF Quest

What are the end goal(s) of this quest?

  • Retake the Iron Throne.

    Votes: 36 14.0%

  • Destroy the White Walkers.

    Votes: 44 17.1%

  • Rebuild fallen Valyria.

    Votes: 43 16.7%

  • Create a new empire, forget the past and forge your own destiny.

    Votes: 74 28.7%

  • Survive. Who needs a crown?

    Votes: 24 9.3%

  • Utter domination. You are the Dragon and will not rest until you rule over all!

    Votes: 29 11.2%

  • Become the wisest of the wise. A true Loremaster. Learn the magics of old and converse with Gods.

    Votes: 40 15.5%

  • Forbidden Power - Why speak with the Gods when you can BECOME one of them?

    Votes: 64 24.8%

  • Immortality - The problem with Aegon the Conqueror is that he died. You will not.

    Votes: 79 30.6%
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    At this time I am using a counter system, listing the number of days votes take to be put into action. However for write-in votes you don't know how many days an action may take. For this we will use the old system of Major/Minor Decisions, and I will tell you how many days/weeks/months the plan will take. Remember that every month has 28 days, and that there are 13 months in the year with New Years as a special day alone outside the months. There is no leap year, as their calendar is not accurate to that degree.

    Major decisions are any new endeavors. Finding new investments. Finding new allies (specify what type, where you're looking if possible, what you want from them, etc) finding new trainers, starting new training even if it is with people you already know... Anything new.

    No mixing something that would qualify as a minor decision or free action into your major votes! If you have a question about your votes, ask me.

    Talking with specific people about specific subjects. You can generally only talk with one person at a time with this. There are simple logical exceptions, Husband & Wife combos can be put together as one conversation, brother & sister, stuff like that. I'll clarify if a combo is unacceptable when I see the vote. This is also for continuing any long term action. Any major decision that you have already voted to start (not just mused about in-story) can be a minor action the next time around. Continuing training that you have already begun for example. Continuing a long-term investigation or plot. Stuff like this.

    Making small talk with characters. You will not learn anything special really, but it gives you more insight into their backgrounds and history, can raise/lower their loyalty or other relationship points with you, etc. Raising/lowering and how much depends on rolls.

    These can interrupt any current action(s) and will take precedence over the current plan. A way to change things on the fly as you discover new information or alternate ways to potentially enhance your plan, or change it completely if needed.

    Remember for all votes if you take a guard or other individual with you, you will need to write-in which guard/person you take with you (just saying take a guard or ally will leave the decision of which one up to me) and also whether Daenerys tries to use any future knowledge on the decision as well if it is one of hers or she is present. (She still may decide to try and use her future knowledge without your consent if she thinks it necessary.) These details are sub-votes.

    [] [Plan] X (Current Month, Short Term, Long Term, Immediate Actions, Purchases, etc.)
    -[] Major Decisions: Character name here
    --[] Major Decision 1
    ---[] Sub-conditions of Major Decision 1
    ---[] Sub-conditions of Major Decision 1
    --[] Major Decision 2
    ---[] Sub-conditions of Major Decision 2
    ---[] Sub-conditions of Major Decision 2
    -[] Minor Decisions: Character name here
    --[] Minor Decision 1
    ---[] Sub-conditions of Minor Decision 1
    ---[] Sub-conditions of Minor Decision 1
    --[] Minor Decision 2
    -[] Free Actions: Character name here
    --[] Free Action 1
    ---[] Sub-conditions
    --[] Free Action 2
    ---[] Sub-conditions

    You get the jist of this.

    However, under the plan vote, you will then put a "Priority" Vote.

    [] Aegon Priority: 1. Major Decision 1, 2. Free Action 2, 3. Minor Decision 1, 4. Major Decision 2, etc.
    [] Daenerys Priority: 1. Free Action 2, 2. Major Decision 3, 3. Minor Decision 1, etc.

    This way we can vote on the general plan, then I can separate the order of events in said plan.

    Don't put V1, V2, or any other such revision information into your plan. Just leave it like I have it. Nothing extra. The tally system will update to your newest post. No need to make version markers. It just makes things harder for me.

    If an action in a plan is not one for a specific character, more a general idea of what needs to be done, it will still need to go into the priority matrix.

    At the end of all your votes, put your reasons explaining your vote choice. As I've said before, a plan with reasons will get more weight than one without. Because reasons matter. I care about reasons more than numbers. I need reasons to help build the characters. Get used to putting reasons into your plans, as eventually reasons will become a requirement rather than a suggestion. This post will change when that occurs.

    [] [Plan] X

    You may (but are not required to) put additional reasons to agree with that plan beneath your vote if there are reasons for it that the original vote creator didn't put in that you thought of. The more/better the reasoning inside explaining a vote, the greater the chance it will be added into the story.

    Votes are typically closed after either 12 or 24 hours unless real life interferes. Ties will be either decided by me, or by whoever is in the forum or the Discord that has not voted already at the time. I will @ whoever is currently in the forum or Discord that I choose to be the tiebreaker.

    Plans have specific timelines. Immediate Actions are obviously immediate. Current Month is similarly self-explanatory. Short Term is something that can conceivably be done within 1-3 months, and Long Term is 3-6 months.
     
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    • [X] Sell nothing. Items such as these are useful in appearing wealthy to others, and that is always useful when trying to impress.
     
    Well it is fuck all in the morning and I haven't gone to sleep yet. I may as well try to do an update.

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    Adhoc vote count started by Lunasmeow on Aug 19, 2017 at 11:33 AM, finished with 89 posts and 17 votes.
    • [X] Sell nothing. Items such as these are useful in appearing wealthy to others, and that is always useful when trying to impress.
      [X] House Searching/Servant Finding/Guard Hiring
      - [X] Accept the assistance of the Iron Bank in acquiring these things. You don't know Braavos at all, their assistance could be worth much. - A fee will be charged of course. 15 Dragons. Higher quality servants guaranteed, also discreet. Higher pay for these servants though. They come recommended after all.
      - [X] However, do not simply accept the Iron Bank's recommendations but instead have the list of servants forwarded to Aegon so he can interview and hire them personally.
      [X] How much do you take on hand?
      - [X] 1 GD; 50 SW; 50 CW
      [X] Hold off. Once you've seen the house, let Dany pick some things first and then sell the rest.
      [X] House Searching/Servant Finding/Guard Hiring
      - [X] Accept the assistance of the Iron Bank in acquiring these things. You don't know Braavos at all, their assistance could be worth much. - A fee will be charged of course. 15 Dragons. Higher quality servants guaranteed, also discreet. Higher pay for these servants though. They come recommended after all.
      [X] How much do you take on hand?
      - [X] Braavosi currency worth 25 GD.
      [X] Hold off. Once you've seen the house, let Dany pick some things first and then sell the rest.
      -[X] Hold off on selling until you know how high society presents itself in Braavos
      -[X] Make sure not to sell heirlooms or other interesting or useful stuff
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    Adhoc vote count started by Lunasmeow on Aug 19, 2017 at 11:34 AM, finished with 23 posts and 10 votes.
    • [X] Sell nothing. Items such as these are useful in appearing wealthy to others, and that is always useful when trying to impress.
      [X] Hold off. Once you've seen the house, let Dany pick some things first and then sell the rest.
      [X] Hold off. Once you've seen the house, let Dany pick some things first and then sell the rest.
      -[X] Hold off on selling until you know how high society presents itself in Braavos
      -[X] Make sure not to sell heirlooms or other interesting or useful stuff
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    Braavos, City of Coin - This Is Going To Be A Long Day
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    Sell nothing. Items such as these are useful in appearing wealthy to others, and that is always useful when trying to impress.

    Braavos, City of Coin
    This Is Going To Be A Long Day​

    After a thoughtful pause you decide not to sell any of the newly appraised goods and instead simply store them in your small safe that has been provided with your account. Each item's description and appraisal value has been stored in the bank's records for future use if you decide to sell later.

    The next several hours of the day are spent travelling all over the city as the bank's representative shows you several of the homes they have identified as being ready for sale and also being "up to par" with their repairs. Four homes in total you are shown:

    The Modest Manor
    The first house is a medium sized manor house. It has servant's quarters, 4 bedrooms, (of which you'll only require two allowing the other two to be converted for some other use) a library, and a small to medium sized receiving room for when you have guests. While it does not have any large amount of lands it is near to the guardhouse and the market, ensuring ready protection from thieves and short distances for any shopping that needs to be done. It also has direct access to one of the main roads, meaning that taxis will always be readily available. There is a sub-basement which could be used, but it isn't very large. Probably best set aside as a playroom for any children the servants may have.

    The Fallow Fields
    This second home is outside the main city of Braavos, but within range of its walls and guard patrols. It was once a farm but the land has gone fallow. The home itself isn't very large, (a simple 2 bedroom affair with a small kitchen but large storage area) you wouldn't support any servants here - but there are a great many acres of land available for reasonable pricing, as well as a large barn that could perhaps serve as a home for young dragons if you can get your eggs to hatch. Provided they don't burn it down of course. Not to mention that with some time and hard work the land could be revitalized, allowing for farming once more, providing you with a steady food supply and income. The place will provide far more food than you and Dany would eat.

    The Lean-To
    This house is really not even something to be called a house. It would serve honestly better as an unassuming place to have as a "safe-house" a place no one knows you own where you could hide out if necessary. It is small and unassuming, with bedrooms barely large enough to fit beds inside but a large larder and very sturdy doors and secure windows. The representative looks uncomfortable even showing you this place, after all anyone who could afford the other two homes wouldn't even consider living in such a place. You wouldn't be surprised if your erstwhile guide was told to show you this "home" specifically because someone in the bank thought you might want a potential hole to squirrel away to in case something happened.

    The Grand Manor
    This is a home befitting a noble. Servants quarters, a guard tower connected to the main building, 8 bedrooms, a library, 3 kitchens, a medium sized garden area, a very expensive indoor outhouse, a stable, and even a small 2 bedroom guest house for overnight visitors. It has several acres of land and high walls surrounding the entire property. The walls have some gaps that need repairs, but according to your guide the rest of the property is sound. The sealed envelope the guide hands you says that the manor even has a hidden escape tunnel in the sub-basement of the house that both connects to the stables and leads some miles away and comes out into a small forest. The tunnel is apparently large enough to have a full horse and carriage drawn in it, allowing for not only escape, but escape with things instead of leaving with only what little one can carry. You will only be shown the tunnel upon purchase of course. There is also a well for water, and room for expansion later should the mood and fortune strike you.

    Taxes for the first year are included in the price of each house, so that is one thing you won't have to worry about at least.

    Do you:

    [] Stay at an inn for now.

    [] Buy a home.​
    Choose up to 3
    - [] The Modest Manor
    -- [] Furnished, 60 Talons
    -- [] Unfurnished, 50 Talons

    - [] The Fallow Fields
    -- [] Furnished, 18 Talons
    -- [] Unfurnished, 15 Talons

    - [] The Lean-To
    -- [] Furnished, 6 Talons
    -- [] Unfurnished, 5 Talons

    - [] The Grand Manor
    -- [] Furnished, 110 Talons
    -- [] Unfurnished, 85 Talons

    You take your time thinking. You could pay for any of these completely out of pocket. Or you could take a loan with the Iron Bank. You know that you are getting some kind of Targaryen vault in the coming months, surely any vault of theirs would have enough to assist in paying for a home, and it would also free up your current funds for business ventures.

    Do you:
    [] Take a loan with the Iron Bank
    [] Pay in full now with your own funds

    Short update, but I can't go and give you more things to do until I know your monetary situation.

    Edit: Almost forgot. I tell you this not to say "buy that" but to give you IC details. Daenerys squealed when she saw the Grand Manor. You can either indulge her, or temper her with some pragmatism. Up to you.​
     
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    • You could buy all four, with a loan from the Iron Bank, but IC you have no idea how much is in the vault you are getting. You'd need a good reason for putting yourself that deep in debt when you currently have no source of income.
     
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    Remember also, you are going to set up some kind of income for yourself. That takes resources, and you still need to eat and pay any servants you hire in the meantime. Plan accordingly. Currencies and Assets are listed in the "Information" threadmarks.
     
    [X] Buy a home.
    - [X] The Fallow Fields
    -- [X] Furnished, 18 Talons


    [X] Pay in full now with your own funds
     
    [X] Buy a home.
    - [X] The Fallow Fields
    -- [X] Furnished, 18 Talons


    [X] Pay in full now with your own funds
     
    Almost forgot. I tell you this not to say "buy that" but to give you IC details. Daenerys squealed when she saw the Grand Manor. You can either indulge her, or temper her with some pragmatism. Up to you.
     
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    [X] Buy a home.
    - [X] The Modest Manor
    -- [X] Furnished, 60 Talons

    [X] Pay in full now with your own funds

    I really want us to make connections amongst the social elite, and a farmstead or a bolthole isn't very conductive to that. Given the interest the bank woman showed in our potential dragons, we might be able to talk them into finding housing nearby for them once they grow big enough to need it.

    Edit: We also need funds if we don't want to end up a slave to the Iron Bank. Investing into joint ventures with merchants would perhaps be the quickest if not the safest way to gain a respectable profit. Farming our farmstead would yield very little in comparison.
     
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    Hmm... I would either pick the modest manor or the Fallow Fields, we could always set out a search party for volcanic soil, since its the most effective farming earth.
     
    Lunasmeow said:
    Almost forgot. I tell you this not to say "buy that" but to give you IC details.

    Daenerys *squealed* when she saw the Grand Manor.

    You can either indulge her, or temper her with some pragmatism. Up to you.
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    If we don't buy it now can we purchase the Grand Manor later?

    Also, say we buy the The Fallow Fields, could we possibly hire others to do the farming for us?
     
    Japanime said:
    If we don't buy it now can we purchase the Grand Manor later?

    Also, say we buy the The Fallow Fields, could we possibly hire others to do the farming for us?
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    Whether the Grand Manor (or any of the other "homes") are available later depends on how long you wait. I'll roll die at that time to see if they have sold yet or not.

    And yes, you could hire others to farm the land for you.
     
    Lunasmeow said:
    Whether the Grand Manor (or any of the other "homes") are available later depends on how long you wait. I'll roll die at that time to see if they have sold yet or not.

    And yes, you could hire others to farm the land for you.
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    To be clear though, buying any of these homes later would be a "write-in" decision. Of course, you might also find better but more expensive homes later. It's all up to the die.
     
    Lunasmeow said:
    You could buy all four, with a loan from the Iron Bank, but IC you have no idea how much is in the vault you are getting. You'd need a good reason for putting yourself that deep in debt when you currently have no source of income.
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    What's the housing market in Braavos like? Is there a lot of buying and selling? Are there developments? How do the poor, merchants, and nobles live? Is there a large number of temporary tenants? What are people on the streets saying? Is there likely to be war/trade/whatever soon? What are the Sealord's policies? What factions exist in Braavos that might influence theses issues?
     
    [X] Buy a home.
    - [X] The Modest Manor
    -- [X] Furnished, 60 Talons

    [X] Pay in full now with your own funds

    We can buy some land for the dragons when it becomes necessary. No sense paying the taxes till then when we won't need it for a few years.

    And teach Dany since pragmatism. We were begging in the streets a few years ago, no need to beggar ourselves like Jorah Mormont by trying to please the wife with excessive spending.
     
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    What's the housing market in Braavos like? Is there a lot of buying and selling? Are there developments? How do the poor, merchants, and nobles live? Is there a large number of temporary tenants? What are people on the streets saying? Is there likely to be war/trade/whatever soon? What are the Sealord's policies? What factions exist in Braavos that might influence theses issues?
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    There is a lot of buying and selling. Mostly because Braavos being the city of merchants, many people come here to start up businesses. Some succeed, many fail. When failures happen, people can't pay their taxes, homes get foreclosed. New hopefuls come all the time to try and be the next Bill Gates. The rest you have to learn IC. You just got here. You know nothing.
     
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    [X] Buy a home.
    - [X] The Modest Manor
    -- [X] Furnished, 60 Talons
    - [X] The Fallow Fields
    -- [X] Furnished, 18 Talons

    [X] Pay in full now with your own funds


    Let's not buy anything that we would regret losing to fire. ;) We can always build a guardhouse and servant's quarters for cheap. We can buy the manors when we know about the contents of the Targaryen vault.


    I like Apollo's plan. This way we can shift to the Fallow lands when the dragons grow too big.
     
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    [X] Buy a home.
    - [X] The Modest Manor
    -- [X] Furnished, 60 Talons
    - [X] The Fallow Fields
    -- [X] Furnished, 18 Talons

    [X] Pay in full now with your own funds


    The manor is for ourselves. It is a nice compromise between our status and our means. Also, it is actually in the city itself. The Fallow Fields can serve as our first investment and be developed by tenant farmers to provide us with a basic income and food.

    Also, correct me if I'm wrong but I didn't think that Braavos actually had walls since it is in a lagoon and they rely on their navy for defense.
    Mr Apollo threw 1 20-faced dice. Reason: Dragon Dreams! Total: 8
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    Mr Apollo said:
    Also, correct me if I'm wrong but I didn't think that Braavos actually had walls since it is in a lagoon and they rely on their navy for defense.
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    I'm adding walls for the outlying areas that Braavos claims. Farmland and whatnot that is beyond the city itself. The walls are because of Dothraki raids.
     
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    [X] Buy a home.
    - [X] The Modest Manor
    -- [X] Furnished, 60 Talons

    [X] Pay in full now with your own funds
     
    Lunasmeow said:
    There is a lot of buying and selling. Mostly because Braavos being the city of merchants, many people come here to start up businesses. Some succeed, many fail. When failures happen, people can't pay their taxes, homes get foreclosed. New hopefuls come all the time to try and be the next Bill Gates. The rest you have to learn IC. You just got here. You know nothing.
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    We have however overheard quite a lot. Both in Pentos and on the ship and probably on the way to the Iron Bank itself. I get that we're pretty new to the city, but for example I've recently holidayed on the East Coast, and I went through DC. Even though I know very little of DC's local politics/history I could still understand some stuff and pick up information from just walking around. There were sign posts on the metro, and sandwich boards on the streets and people wandering about to overhear. There was some event with a bandstand on the Mall, and because I was going to museums and sitting in cafe's it was pretty easy to overhear things. There were loads of police about, in ceremonial dress, I asked one and they said it was some honour guard thing.

    So yes while I understand we're new, unless we went to the Iron Bank, perhaps the most important institution in Braavos, blind, deaf and dumb, then we will know more than what you say.

    I'm not asking for the specific secret policies of the Faceless Men, or what Feregar Antaryon is thinking, I just want to know what our character thinks about the Slavery/Anti slavery factions, as well as the pro and anti Westeros factions, and the distinctions between the Ragman's and Purple Harbours. You didn't mention which one we came into when we arrived. All these things would be pretty obvious, given Braavos is usually portrayed as a renaissance city, meaning there would be preachers, scholars and other people speaking publicly. There might even be newsreaders and signposts or graffiti we can see
     
    [X] Buy a home.
    - [X] The Modest Manor
    -- [X] Furnished, 60 Talons

    - [X] The Fallow Fields
    -- [X] Furnished, 18 Talons

    - [X] The Lean-To
    -- [X] Furnished, 6 Talons

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