And What a Dance it Was (NO SV, War is Coming, Prepare)
- Thread starter Magoose
- Start date
- Mature Fantasy
Magoose
SV's Questing Fanatic
- Location
- California USA
- Pronouns
- He
Lucien: Well you still have to do your job, my discipline is legendary, and you lads are always going to be ready for your days off to be ruined by emergencies.
Lucien: Good, now get ready lads, we're about to do a purge!
Fat Stacks
Tabascoheath
Unkempt, Evil-eyed Charlatan, and Pseudo-Mystic
- Location
- Your Nearest Orbital Habitat
The City that Breaths
Magoose
SV's Questing Fanatic
- Location
- California USA
- Pronouns
- He
The City that Breaths:
-[X]The tolls of the city: You need a new system that will make money... but also not burden your men with difficult things like Reading. Cost 7 BP Rolled:D100 + 100 => 173
You looked at the Lads and realized something. The entire system that was planned was going to be nearly impossible. "So… what, we just don't do tolls at the gates?" Robert asked as he scratched his head.
"No. Actually," you replied with a smirk. "Anyone shipping cargo will have to pay a fee. Everyone else… goes in for free?"
"We'll be opening up an incentive for smugglers through the gates," Arnold stated.
"No, it won't, not at the rate that will be in place."
That made Rober raise an eyebrow and Dwarfson chuckle. "You know how many fucking wagons, carts, and even people carrying things into the city are? Tens of thousands."
"Aye." You replied. "But at a copper per wagon? Per bag? How much does an average merchant carry on his person?"
That made Robert say. "Twenty silver."
You smiled. "Exactly."
"But it won't matter, we're going to not be earning nearly as much as the old system," Arnold stated. "The King expects a gold dragon per wagon, and you think that a copper will be enough to satisfy him?"
You smiled even wider. "He'll see that my way is much better."
And he did. In fact, by the end of the month, you made more money than the city Watch Ever made in the old system. Because the guards were not forced to remember things that were impossible to… The Tax was cheap enough that all could pay, with little fuss, or even fear. Everyone from the lowest orphan to the richest merchant had copper if they had something they carried on their back larger than a knapsack. And the big caravans were able to get into the city with less than silver, or a silver…
It allowed you to pretty much have freedom of movement in the city, and since foot traffic without cargo could come and leave as they pleased… It allowed more money to flow into the city,and into the tax collectors' hands. Especially when the fields outside of kings landing overflowing with laborers and workers, building the roads and paving them with newfound coin.
And the King sang your Praises all to the court.
Reward: Your new System has increased the coffers of the Crown by a huge margin, in such a way that it allowed the City Watch to receive a budget increase.
+20 to BP permanently.
The King believes you have solved, single-handedly, a looming taxation problem, he even lowered Taxes throughout the realm.
Some people want you to serve as the King's Master of Coin, damn the Age. You are a genius.
Lord Strong kindly says that if he ever wishes to speak, he will listen to anything you say (unknown Effect)
+20 to all Westerosi Kingdom rumor mills next rumor mill.
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-[X]Situation Report (The Street of Silk): The Street of Whores is more like it. The Brothel capital of the city, and easily the richest part of the city not called the Red Keep. There may not be great crimes here. But there are far more dangerous foes that may need to be dealt with. Rolled:D100 + 100 => 191
You looked at the girl with the whip at her side, as she sat down across from you, wearing a red and black dress. It seems the new guards uniforms have already started a fashion statement. "So what do I call you?"
"I'm the money." She said as she looked to Ser Harold, who was clearly uncomfortable with being in the whore house. Especially when you eyed the girl with a gaze, and she looked ready to pounce.
"Every penny of it." You shot back with a smile, defusing the situation as Harold relaxed, taking a seat by the window, and looking ready to sleep, clearly not wishing to be disturbed. He knew you had her, and realized he would rather nap than stay involved. He didn't fear for your safety, as he thought…
He feared for hers. And it was glorious to see he trusted you that much.
She didn't seem to understand that you were not interested in her. Even if she was aesthetically pleasing, and easy on your eyes. But that was the problem. She was trying too hard to treat you as someone in power…
The only thing you were interested in was making the city safe, and the Queen of Whores was clearly one way to do it. The only way to do it. For now.
When she talked to you like a child, it was almost embarrassing. She wanted coddle and simple things. She wanted to make deals that only benefited her, but it was clear you did not have that.
"So what brings you to my home, besides the obvious fact that you want something?"
She was trying to wiggle her way out of this trap?
It wasn't working. "Quite simple. My lads are under orders to patrol the streets, and they have orders to not go to the brothels on duty… especially when on duty."
You were threatening her coin purse. "And prey tells, how will you stop that?" She asked.
"Simple. I can shut down every brothel in the city." You then leaned forward, and licked your lips, eyeing a piece of candy she had. "Candy? I thought the import of Tyroshi sweets was outlawed by the King's Blockade. Funding the enemy as it were, even with something as simple and delicious as sweets?" You sniffed it. "Fresh too. Very surprising."
The Queen then lost her nerves. "What do you want?"
"Nothing for now. But when the time comes, and when I want what I desire." You leaned back, and Harold opened a single eye as if he saw something that you didn't. These amateurs would never get to you. "You'll see."
You stood and turned around. "Ser Harold, you want to sample the merchandise?" You asked.
"No your Grace, I've had plenty of shows with you talking. Far more entertaining than whores." He said as he escorted you out. "Masterfully done. You think she will try to worm her way out?"
"If she does, she will not like what she sees." you replied.
Reward: You learned that the Queen of Whores has full control, but cannot afford to lose her biggest customers, the Ruby Cloaks, and you have her in a vice.
You can basically do whatever you want with impunity. Even clean up the small times that wish to cause trouble, and deal with the pimps that abuse the girls and boys that work.
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-[X]Request More funds: If the King wants his city Secured, you need more funds! (Linetail how much funds you like to gain every turn.)
--[X] 25 more funds per turn Rolled:D100 + 100 => 158
Viserys smiled. "Let it be known that Justice will always prevail while I'm king!" He said with a smile.
Reward: +25 BP gained.
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-[X]We Light the Way: Alicent Hightower is a strange girl, but there was something you always knew. She likes spending time in Godswood. And you wanted to talk to her. Rolled:D100 + 100 => 181
Alicent was surprised to see you, as you seemed to appear like a shadow at the Godswood. "Oh, your Grace." You examined her scratched and bloody fingertips, as well as the book she was reading. "I was not expecting you?"
"Expecting Rhaenyra?" You teased as you walked forward, looking at the Heart Tree, and then back to her, and you saw the red on her face.
"I, your Grace. I was?" You then placed a hand up and stopped her from rambling.
"I'm joking, though you are friends and you should enjoy the company that you give to each other." You smiled as you sat down, laying down even as you relaxed. "So what brings you to Godswood? Can't it be just because it's quiet, out of the way, and away from the prying eyes of the court?"
That made Alicent look bug-eyed. "I… What could you possibly-"
"My Lady, you are a terrible liar. And even more terrible for trying to say otherwise." You smiled as you continued looking at the sky.
She then huffed. "I like it here." She said, "I don't feel pressured to be who I am not?"
"And what would that be? The Shy Daughter? The Poor Lier… The Good Friend to the Princess?"
You then sat up. "The Day Dreamer that thinks of knights and someone to take you all away from this?"
"I-" She was at a loss for words.
"So it's true. You don't like the court, at least all of it?" You said as you gazed into her eyes, with a grin and cheerful gaze. "You enjoy the friendship and bonds, but not the responsibility that comes with it?"
She was stunned, and you realized you answered your own question. Except you didn't expect her to say. "I am… afraid. Afraid that I will be asked to do something that will be… unbecoming of me."
"It's alright to be afraid." You said with a sharp word. "The thing that you can't be is hesitant when the time comes to assert yourself."
You then looked at her. "There may be traditions and roles we play in this world. But how do we choose to play them, and our choices? Our reactions, will define us more than anything in this world."
You then stood up, realizing that you were being watched. And by one person you did not wish to be watched by. "Think about that, My Lady, and when it comes time to make a choice, think about them, and wonder, if it is what you truly want."
As you walked away, you thought you saw stars in the eyes of Lady Hightower. Stars and possibility.
Reward:
You and Alicent Talk and you have started something you will never fully understand.
Alicent is also falling head over heels to be your friend… and even whispering to her father that you would be a perfect match.
It seems she might finally get the confidence she needs to finally make her own choices. or … possibly… falling deeper into her own wishes, and family desires.
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-[X]The Testimony of Mushroom: Mushroom is perhaps the only man you trust at court who isn't family. That is a terrifying prospect because you barely know him. But he is funny, as the Seven Hells. And he really likes spending time with you. Rolled:D100 + 100 => 183
"I don't like being watched Mushroom, especially when I want to be alone?" You growled at the Dwarf as he approached you, his hat jiggling.
"I wouldn't exactly call you being alone?" He smirked as he sat down on the floor, looking at his notes. "Lady Alicent? Trying to play politics to secure yourself something large and powerful?"
"You can write?" You asked. "And no!"
"Of course, I can, can read too, most people don't seem to think the fool can do anything but provide a laugh, and amuse them. I enjoy my work in comedy. But that does not mean that I am full without depth." He then looked at the notes again. "So, you must be wondering why I am here, looking for you when this fine day is upon us?"
"Trying to riddle me Mushroom?"
"Please, if I wanted to play the fool, I would talk to someone who would not wish to speak to you like a smart individual." He then paused. "Can we speak like two intelligent people, for but a brief moment?"
You looked around, but that only made Mushroom laugh. "You must really be paranoid if you think that simple question is going to make you think there are assassins out to kill you."
You looked at him? "Are there assassins out to kill me?"
Mushroom nodded. "You didn't hear it from me, but there is a rumor, a very scandalous rumor, that the House of Lannister has a Valyrian steel sword?" You frowned, which made the Dwarf feel displeased. "Oh I'm sorry, were you expecting-"
"Get to the bloody point." You asked.
"Well, it seems that they want the Lannisters to assassinate you, or your father, it seems that they have a grudge against your family in particular." He said.
You growled, began to stand before the Dwarf then shouted. "Sit down, when I am speaking Lucien!"
Somehow, the Dwarf made you stop. "But that deception is the King's doing?"
Wait for what? "Viserys is plotting?" Viserys and plot, besides others… Did not belong in the same sentence together.
"Of course, you think that the King is being disinterested when there is something going on that he can address?"
"He doesn't seem to be-"
"Be very into it?" Mushroom asked.
"Yes?"
"Then he's done a very good job at hiding it." He smiled as he stood. "Might do you well to remember that, despite appearances, people can be far more than they seek to be."
"Like?"
That made Mushroom chuckle. "That some people would rather see you succeed than fail."
At that moment, you realized something…
He just disappeared from right in front of you! How the Fuck!?
Reward: Mushroom is now an ally, and he is now unofficially acting as your spymaster in the city.
You learn that Mushroom can also read and write, but loves being the fool too much to really… capitalize on his skills. He rather enjoys comedy, and he enjoys all that it brings.
Because after all, the fool that is laughed at is never the one who is the joke.
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-[X]The Lads: It seems that the Lads, your Captain, want to speak to you about something. Rolled:D100 + 100 => 127
You looked at them and realized that there was enough ale to knock you out. "Drinking?"
"We heard at Harrenhall that you outdrank the Northmen, and that no one ever won, even your dragon." Robert stated as you sighed.
"Then what is it?"
"You're a damn fine commander, and the lads and I were thinking." Arnolf then paused. "You trust us?"
"Of course." You replied.
"Nor professionally dipshit." The Dwarfson shot back, which made you look at the Lads drink. "As friends."
You then raised an eyebrow. "Friends?"
"Course," Robert said. "Why now. People deserve to have friends, you especially."
You then nodded, and raised a flagon. "Thanks to our friendship!"
Reward:
Lucien and the Gate Captains fellowship formed. The lads, if you ask them, will follow you into the Hells and back.
The Lads now can join you on adventures, or Campaigns, though only if their duties allow them.
(if you wish to make your own sheets, they will get bonuses for them, and save me time.)
-[X]The Knight of Fear: Harold Westerling is frightened of you. You need to make him know he is not in any danger. Not unless he wishes to become one. Rolled:D100 + 100 => 145
Ser Westerling looked at you, and he realized something. You were not afraid of his glare. "Something on your mind?"
"When I joined your cause, it was because the King was afraid you would get yourself killed, and needed protection." He paused, chewing on his lip. "But it seems, that you did not need protection, you needed guidance, and a firm hand to make the Watch what it needed to be."
"And your point?" You asked.
The knight then puffed. "What I mean is, I have to trust you, to gain your own trust."
You nodded. "Thank you."
Reward:
Ser Harold Westerling trusts you, and you now gain his full benefits.
Assassination rolls not automatically fail, regardless of location if he is within the same location as you.
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-[X]The Court of Secrets: Something doesn't feel right, so you will do what all people in this shit hole of a city do… Spy and see what is going on. No one ever bothers with the mute. Rolled:D100 + 100 => 169
You learned many things.
Well for one thing: Viserys is on a war path even if he feigns his peaceful ways.
He is hosting a tournament… For reasons, he's the bloody king, he can do that.
Then there was also news from Daemon!
He… wants to marry off his daughters… and Rhae isn't well. She is having a slow fever, bedridden and weak.
She doesn't have much time.
…
Yet you knew one thing that made your skin crawl… something that gave you joy.
Daemon was lying. And he was coming to King's Landing.
You wish you had more time.
Reward: You learn of rumors, though not as many as you wish…
But something tells you that there is more.
Much more.
And all these rumors provide you benefit.
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-[X]Train a Skill: Administration Rolled:D100 + 100 => 196
Gain skill:
Administration (Legendary): You know how to handle paperwork, and make sure it is done in such a way that no one can read it. (+50 bonuses to your rolls)
-[X]The Dragon Eggs of the Three Silents Brothers: You are going to request they receive dragon eggs and see if they hatch. Rolled:D100 + 100 => 200
(Continued in: The Dragons That Have Come)
AN: enjoy.
-[X]The tolls of the city: You need a new system that will make money... but also not burden your men with difficult things like Reading. Cost 7 BP Rolled:D100 + 100 => 173
You looked at the Lads and realized something. The entire system that was planned was going to be nearly impossible. "So… what, we just don't do tolls at the gates?" Robert asked as he scratched his head.
"No. Actually," you replied with a smirk. "Anyone shipping cargo will have to pay a fee. Everyone else… goes in for free?"
"We'll be opening up an incentive for smugglers through the gates," Arnold stated.
"No, it won't, not at the rate that will be in place."
That made Rober raise an eyebrow and Dwarfson chuckle. "You know how many fucking wagons, carts, and even people carrying things into the city are? Tens of thousands."
"Aye." You replied. "But at a copper per wagon? Per bag? How much does an average merchant carry on his person?"
That made Robert say. "Twenty silver."
You smiled. "Exactly."
"But it won't matter, we're going to not be earning nearly as much as the old system," Arnold stated. "The King expects a gold dragon per wagon, and you think that a copper will be enough to satisfy him?"
You smiled even wider. "He'll see that my way is much better."
And he did. In fact, by the end of the month, you made more money than the city Watch Ever made in the old system. Because the guards were not forced to remember things that were impossible to… The Tax was cheap enough that all could pay, with little fuss, or even fear. Everyone from the lowest orphan to the richest merchant had copper if they had something they carried on their back larger than a knapsack. And the big caravans were able to get into the city with less than silver, or a silver…
It allowed you to pretty much have freedom of movement in the city, and since foot traffic without cargo could come and leave as they pleased… It allowed more money to flow into the city,and into the tax collectors' hands. Especially when the fields outside of kings landing overflowing with laborers and workers, building the roads and paving them with newfound coin.
And the King sang your Praises all to the court.
Reward: Your new System has increased the coffers of the Crown by a huge margin, in such a way that it allowed the City Watch to receive a budget increase.
+20 to BP permanently.
The King believes you have solved, single-handedly, a looming taxation problem, he even lowered Taxes throughout the realm.
Some people want you to serve as the King's Master of Coin, damn the Age. You are a genius.
Lord Strong kindly says that if he ever wishes to speak, he will listen to anything you say (unknown Effect)
+20 to all Westerosi Kingdom rumor mills next rumor mill.
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-[X]Situation Report (The Street of Silk): The Street of Whores is more like it. The Brothel capital of the city, and easily the richest part of the city not called the Red Keep. There may not be great crimes here. But there are far more dangerous foes that may need to be dealt with. Rolled:D100 + 100 => 191
You looked at the girl with the whip at her side, as she sat down across from you, wearing a red and black dress. It seems the new guards uniforms have already started a fashion statement. "So what do I call you?"
"I'm the money." She said as she looked to Ser Harold, who was clearly uncomfortable with being in the whore house. Especially when you eyed the girl with a gaze, and she looked ready to pounce.
"Every penny of it." You shot back with a smile, defusing the situation as Harold relaxed, taking a seat by the window, and looking ready to sleep, clearly not wishing to be disturbed. He knew you had her, and realized he would rather nap than stay involved. He didn't fear for your safety, as he thought…
He feared for hers. And it was glorious to see he trusted you that much.
She didn't seem to understand that you were not interested in her. Even if she was aesthetically pleasing, and easy on your eyes. But that was the problem. She was trying too hard to treat you as someone in power…
The only thing you were interested in was making the city safe, and the Queen of Whores was clearly one way to do it. The only way to do it. For now.
When she talked to you like a child, it was almost embarrassing. She wanted coddle and simple things. She wanted to make deals that only benefited her, but it was clear you did not have that.
"So what brings you to my home, besides the obvious fact that you want something?"
She was trying to wiggle her way out of this trap?
It wasn't working. "Quite simple. My lads are under orders to patrol the streets, and they have orders to not go to the brothels on duty… especially when on duty."
You were threatening her coin purse. "And prey tells, how will you stop that?" She asked.
"Simple. I can shut down every brothel in the city." You then leaned forward, and licked your lips, eyeing a piece of candy she had. "Candy? I thought the import of Tyroshi sweets was outlawed by the King's Blockade. Funding the enemy as it were, even with something as simple and delicious as sweets?" You sniffed it. "Fresh too. Very surprising."
The Queen then lost her nerves. "What do you want?"
"Nothing for now. But when the time comes, and when I want what I desire." You leaned back, and Harold opened a single eye as if he saw something that you didn't. These amateurs would never get to you. "You'll see."
You stood and turned around. "Ser Harold, you want to sample the merchandise?" You asked.
"No your Grace, I've had plenty of shows with you talking. Far more entertaining than whores." He said as he escorted you out. "Masterfully done. You think she will try to worm her way out?"
"If she does, she will not like what she sees." you replied.
Reward: You learned that the Queen of Whores has full control, but cannot afford to lose her biggest customers, the Ruby Cloaks, and you have her in a vice.
You can basically do whatever you want with impunity. Even clean up the small times that wish to cause trouble, and deal with the pimps that abuse the girls and boys that work.
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-[X]Request More funds: If the King wants his city Secured, you need more funds! (Linetail how much funds you like to gain every turn.)
--[X] 25 more funds per turn Rolled:D100 + 100 => 158
Viserys smiled. "Let it be known that Justice will always prevail while I'm king!" He said with a smile.
Reward: +25 BP gained.
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-[X]We Light the Way: Alicent Hightower is a strange girl, but there was something you always knew. She likes spending time in Godswood. And you wanted to talk to her. Rolled:D100 + 100 => 181
Alicent was surprised to see you, as you seemed to appear like a shadow at the Godswood. "Oh, your Grace." You examined her scratched and bloody fingertips, as well as the book she was reading. "I was not expecting you?"
"Expecting Rhaenyra?" You teased as you walked forward, looking at the Heart Tree, and then back to her, and you saw the red on her face.
"I, your Grace. I was?" You then placed a hand up and stopped her from rambling.
"I'm joking, though you are friends and you should enjoy the company that you give to each other." You smiled as you sat down, laying down even as you relaxed. "So what brings you to Godswood? Can't it be just because it's quiet, out of the way, and away from the prying eyes of the court?"
That made Alicent look bug-eyed. "I… What could you possibly-"
"My Lady, you are a terrible liar. And even more terrible for trying to say otherwise." You smiled as you continued looking at the sky.
She then huffed. "I like it here." She said, "I don't feel pressured to be who I am not?"
"And what would that be? The Shy Daughter? The Poor Lier… The Good Friend to the Princess?"
You then sat up. "The Day Dreamer that thinks of knights and someone to take you all away from this?"
"I-" She was at a loss for words.
"So it's true. You don't like the court, at least all of it?" You said as you gazed into her eyes, with a grin and cheerful gaze. "You enjoy the friendship and bonds, but not the responsibility that comes with it?"
She was stunned, and you realized you answered your own question. Except you didn't expect her to say. "I am… afraid. Afraid that I will be asked to do something that will be… unbecoming of me."
"It's alright to be afraid." You said with a sharp word. "The thing that you can't be is hesitant when the time comes to assert yourself."
You then looked at her. "There may be traditions and roles we play in this world. But how do we choose to play them, and our choices? Our reactions, will define us more than anything in this world."
You then stood up, realizing that you were being watched. And by one person you did not wish to be watched by. "Think about that, My Lady, and when it comes time to make a choice, think about them, and wonder, if it is what you truly want."
As you walked away, you thought you saw stars in the eyes of Lady Hightower. Stars and possibility.
Reward:
You and Alicent Talk and you have started something you will never fully understand.
Alicent is also falling head over heels to be your friend… and even whispering to her father that you would be a perfect match.
It seems she might finally get the confidence she needs to finally make her own choices. or … possibly… falling deeper into her own wishes, and family desires.
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-[X]The Testimony of Mushroom: Mushroom is perhaps the only man you trust at court who isn't family. That is a terrifying prospect because you barely know him. But he is funny, as the Seven Hells. And he really likes spending time with you. Rolled:D100 + 100 => 183
"I don't like being watched Mushroom, especially when I want to be alone?" You growled at the Dwarf as he approached you, his hat jiggling.
"I wouldn't exactly call you being alone?" He smirked as he sat down on the floor, looking at his notes. "Lady Alicent? Trying to play politics to secure yourself something large and powerful?"
"You can write?" You asked. "And no!"
"Of course, I can, can read too, most people don't seem to think the fool can do anything but provide a laugh, and amuse them. I enjoy my work in comedy. But that does not mean that I am full without depth." He then looked at the notes again. "So, you must be wondering why I am here, looking for you when this fine day is upon us?"
"Trying to riddle me Mushroom?"
"Please, if I wanted to play the fool, I would talk to someone who would not wish to speak to you like a smart individual." He then paused. "Can we speak like two intelligent people, for but a brief moment?"
You looked around, but that only made Mushroom laugh. "You must really be paranoid if you think that simple question is going to make you think there are assassins out to kill you."
You looked at him? "Are there assassins out to kill me?"
Mushroom nodded. "You didn't hear it from me, but there is a rumor, a very scandalous rumor, that the House of Lannister has a Valyrian steel sword?" You frowned, which made the Dwarf feel displeased. "Oh I'm sorry, were you expecting-"
"Get to the bloody point." You asked.
"Well, it seems that they want the Lannisters to assassinate you, or your father, it seems that they have a grudge against your family in particular." He said.
You growled, began to stand before the Dwarf then shouted. "Sit down, when I am speaking Lucien!"
Somehow, the Dwarf made you stop. "But that deception is the King's doing?"
Wait for what? "Viserys is plotting?" Viserys and plot, besides others… Did not belong in the same sentence together.
"Of course, you think that the King is being disinterested when there is something going on that he can address?"
"He doesn't seem to be-"
"Be very into it?" Mushroom asked.
"Yes?"
"Then he's done a very good job at hiding it." He smiled as he stood. "Might do you well to remember that, despite appearances, people can be far more than they seek to be."
"Like?"
That made Mushroom chuckle. "That some people would rather see you succeed than fail."
At that moment, you realized something…
He just disappeared from right in front of you! How the Fuck!?
Reward: Mushroom is now an ally, and he is now unofficially acting as your spymaster in the city.
You learn that Mushroom can also read and write, but loves being the fool too much to really… capitalize on his skills. He rather enjoys comedy, and he enjoys all that it brings.
Because after all, the fool that is laughed at is never the one who is the joke.
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-[X]The Lads: It seems that the Lads, your Captain, want to speak to you about something. Rolled:D100 + 100 => 127
You looked at them and realized that there was enough ale to knock you out. "Drinking?"
"We heard at Harrenhall that you outdrank the Northmen, and that no one ever won, even your dragon." Robert stated as you sighed.
"Then what is it?"
"You're a damn fine commander, and the lads and I were thinking." Arnolf then paused. "You trust us?"
"Of course." You replied.
"Nor professionally dipshit." The Dwarfson shot back, which made you look at the Lads drink. "As friends."
You then raised an eyebrow. "Friends?"
"Course," Robert said. "Why now. People deserve to have friends, you especially."
You then nodded, and raised a flagon. "Thanks to our friendship!"
Reward:
Lucien and the Gate Captains fellowship formed. The lads, if you ask them, will follow you into the Hells and back.
The Lads now can join you on adventures, or Campaigns, though only if their duties allow them.
(if you wish to make your own sheets, they will get bonuses for them, and save me time.)
-[X]The Knight of Fear: Harold Westerling is frightened of you. You need to make him know he is not in any danger. Not unless he wishes to become one. Rolled:D100 + 100 => 145
Ser Westerling looked at you, and he realized something. You were not afraid of his glare. "Something on your mind?"
"When I joined your cause, it was because the King was afraid you would get yourself killed, and needed protection." He paused, chewing on his lip. "But it seems, that you did not need protection, you needed guidance, and a firm hand to make the Watch what it needed to be."
"And your point?" You asked.
The knight then puffed. "What I mean is, I have to trust you, to gain your own trust."
You nodded. "Thank you."
Reward:
Ser Harold Westerling trusts you, and you now gain his full benefits.
Assassination rolls not automatically fail, regardless of location if he is within the same location as you.
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-[X]The Court of Secrets: Something doesn't feel right, so you will do what all people in this shit hole of a city do… Spy and see what is going on. No one ever bothers with the mute. Rolled:D100 + 100 => 169
You learned many things.
Well for one thing: Viserys is on a war path even if he feigns his peaceful ways.
He is hosting a tournament… For reasons, he's the bloody king, he can do that.
Then there was also news from Daemon!
He… wants to marry off his daughters… and Rhae isn't well. She is having a slow fever, bedridden and weak.
She doesn't have much time.
…
Yet you knew one thing that made your skin crawl… something that gave you joy.
Daemon was lying. And he was coming to King's Landing.
You wish you had more time.
Reward: You learn of rumors, though not as many as you wish…
But something tells you that there is more.
Much more.
And all these rumors provide you benefit.
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-[X]Train a Skill: Administration Rolled:D100 + 100 => 196
Gain skill:
Administration (Legendary): You know how to handle paperwork, and make sure it is done in such a way that no one can read it. (+50 bonuses to your rolls)
-[X]The Dragon Eggs of the Three Silents Brothers: You are going to request they receive dragon eggs and see if they hatch. Rolled:D100 + 100 => 200
(Continued in: The Dragons That Have Come)
AN: enjoy.
The city watch
The city watch
Magnus diary. (You know where I got the name from)
King's Landing the largest city on the continent of Westeros and is the capital of the Seven Kingdoms now face a riot from the seven to the Valyria god mass riot now annihilated everyone who did not surrender is kill the gate close rides ride them down. But that was the past the once desperate need of fund for the now name ruby cloak now have the fund it need to operate weather it is buying new equipment or recruiting more men it is now a army and that is something that Magnus is proad of.
When he join up the city watch was what is a word that could describe a corrupted trash can that is full of shit Ah yes a shit hole of a place extorting merchant to unqualified and equipment not being there to the massive deficit of armor and halbert to even helmet and bloody cape. Even to the incompetent and corrupt commander all of this change when price Lucius is made the commander. From his ruthlessness to the glorious purge of the corrupted he had earn their loyalty , his loyalty forever.
I would remark that charging the in to the crowd of protesters or rioter as I would call them is a disgusting task to do but I would be lying as it was glorious charging with the Gull knight the most eligible bachelor in the 6 kingdom or soon to be 7 if you reading this in the future and 400 other. It was a bloodbaths those who did not surrender and bow down were butcher by his spear and he did not know why he thought of screaming Blood for the Blood god it seem like it is the most appropriate wording of what is happening.
Now after the riot the tension still hear and if your unlucky you would find some dried up blood some where but hey life is good when all you do is sitting there on one of the many gate collection toll that is extremely inefficient; like how are you supposed to collect 40 merchant caravan in a good amount of time, don't even need to mention the amount of time one tries to bride their way through and it was a satisfying feeling when he throw them in to the jail-cell. Now it seem like the hard work has payed of since he had heard from some of his friends that the king is raising the budget for the city watch.
No more will there be no enough weapon or manpower no more will their have to tolerate the bat man no more will that crazy ass person will run flea bottom no more they all said no we all said but sadly I remember something if more more money equals more pay would that mean more corruption. But also would that mean more pay the terror of that more pay how dare the commander give us more pay how dare he.
Now he had just confronted the commander why he should not give them more pay.
"Buttt my lord…" said one ruby cloak before he got slap by a stack of money by the price Lucius the gull-knight killer of lady and teh supercell of all and his glorious leader.
As he got slap by the stack of money he heard a voice piece Lucius had spoken
rince, for that, you get paid triple.
Ruby Cloak: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
the sound of terror resimate against the unending tide of the night sky all 6000 of them.
So how did you like the omake?
King's Landing the largest city on the continent of Westeros and is the capital of the Seven Kingdoms now face a riot from the seven to the Valyria god mass riot now annihilated everyone who did not surrender is kill the gate close rides ride them down. But that was the past the once desperate need of fund for the now name ruby cloak now have the fund it need to operate weather it is buying new equipment or recruiting more men it is now a army and that is something that Magnus is proad of.
When he join up the city watch was what is a word that could describe a corrupted trash can that is full of shit Ah yes a shit hole of a place extorting merchant to unqualified and equipment not being there to the massive deficit of armor and halbert to even helmet and bloody cape. Even to the incompetent and corrupt commander all of this change when price Lucius is made the commander. From his ruthlessness to the glorious purge of the corrupted he had earn their loyalty , his loyalty forever.
I would remark that charging the in to the crowd of protesters or rioter as I would call them is a disgusting task to do but I would be lying as it was glorious charging with the Gull knight the most eligible bachelor in the 6 kingdom or soon to be 7 if you reading this in the future and 400 other. It was a bloodbaths those who did not surrender and bow down were butcher by his spear and he did not know why he thought of screaming Blood for the Blood god it seem like it is the most appropriate wording of what is happening.
Now after the riot the tension still hear and if your unlucky you would find some dried up blood some where but hey life is good when all you do is sitting there on one of the many gate collection toll that is extremely inefficient; like how are you supposed to collect 40 merchant caravan in a good amount of time, don't even need to mention the amount of time one tries to bride their way through and it was a satisfying feeling when he throw them in to the jail-cell. Now it seem like the hard work has payed of since he had heard from some of his friends that the king is raising the budget for the city watch.
No more will there be no enough weapon or manpower no more will their have to tolerate the bat man no more will that crazy ass person will run flea bottom no more they all said no we all said but sadly I remember something if more more money equals more pay would that mean more corruption. But also would that mean more pay the terror of that more pay how dare the commander give us more pay how dare he.
Now he had just confronted the commander why he should not give them more pay.
"Buttt my lord…" said one ruby cloak before he got slap by a stack of money by the price Lucius the gull-knight killer of lady and teh supercell of all and his glorious leader.
As he got slap by the stack of money he heard a voice piece Lucius had spoken
rince, for that, you get paid triple.Ruby Cloak: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
the sound of terror resimate against the unending tide of the night sky all 6000 of them.
So how did you like the omake?
MagnificentMind
To Live is to Suffer
One of the few turns where we didn't suffering anything bad, granted this is mostly thanks to the +100 to the rolls.
Magoose
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Don't worry, there is going to be more fun things happening where things go well, and nothing bad happens.
Just so you know.
Is there a omake limit? If not prepared your self as I am bored and I can type at an absurd speed.
Magoose
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Tabascoheath
Unkempt, Evil-eyed Charlatan, and Pseudo-Mystic
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LEGENDARY ADMIN! ACTUAL FRIENDS! GRAFT! I love all of you for voting for The Plangeance and the courteous SV meme makers and Omake writers for getting us to 10 actions and +100, let's have a round of applause for those brave content creators and OUR DEVOTED QM for letting us get so damn rich. Next turn we're getting more dudes, more weapons, and training those dudes to not stab themselves. Prospective plan soon.
*Insert Oh my Gooooooooooooood meme here*
Godswood
Overlooks the blackwater rush. It is an acre of elm, alder, and black cottonwood. Unlike the weirwoods of older godswoods, the Red Keep's heart tree is a great oak covered in smoke berry vines. It was peaceful no need for the court etiquette she learn no need to feel the pressure that is happening that is put on her by her family just her and the sound of the tree and the rushing water. All of this comunate in this being her favorite place the the red-keep sitting below the great oak how should she not as the enchanted forest beckoned her into its pulsing heart the great oak. How could she resist such a lush Garden of the maiden? The deep, haunting ballad of its ancient song called out to me.As new a the keep, the forest was still steeped in plushness and opulence.
The further she saw, the more mystical and spellbinding it became. Huge roots spread-eagled the ground, twisting like the great backs of the kraken. The foliage became thick and lush, forming an arch of fairytale-green above her heads. Arthritic boughs, gnarled with age, dripped their bounty of nuts onto the path. Briars, brambles and berry trees flanked the trail, making it impenetrable on either side. Shuffling noises came from deep in the interior, deadened by the cunningly woven web of leaves protecting her from the politic of the court.
That where she went where the trees fell away, revealing the bespeckled sky. The last of the morning's stars were glinting like silver pin pricks, luminous and bright. An ore gold moon hung quietly in the distance, casting a honeyed sheen over the trees reminding her of her self not the friend of the princess just her Alicent Hightower.
Even if the Godswood is small it is still manage to give her a hollow echoing, like the hushed tones of a great, slabbed cathedral, entombed the wood. Then a finger of supernal light poked through the misty mesh. It was followed by a whole loom of light, filtering down in seams of gold. Like the luminal glow of the gods, it chased the shadows, banished the gloom and spilled into spaces where the mist once stalked. The fluty piping of a songbird split the silence just as the forest became flooded with light. A fusillade of trilling and warbling detonated all around her as the primordial forest came alive with the troubadours of the trees. She darted between shafts of lustrous-gold light as She can see, admiring the butterflies. They pirouetted in the air, their wings a-whirr like little ripples of silk. This is her place her peace far from the politic of the red keep far from her duty that she may regret doing far from her responsibility.
As she put my back against the Oak tree , leaning my head against the mossy pillow that cover it letting the sound of teh rushing water take her as She closed my eyes, let my stream of consciousness take hold, and drifted into infinity. But she was interrupted by the Gull knight her… crush the dashing figure of him manage to do what many fail.
She was surprised to see him, as Luciusseemed to appear like a shadow at the Godswood interrupting the day dreaming Princess . "Oh, your Grace." as you scratch your finger tip in nervously , trying to focus on the book and keeping her blush down. "I was not expecting you?" Alicent Hightower said.
What follow was a enlightened time for her from talking to her crush trying to keep her blush down and keeping the city though down as any teenager would do in the face of there crush when the talk was done she thought maybe a betrothed wouldn't be that bad if it was Lucius. She would have to talk with her father again and maybe she will have him to her self just her self and not anyone else.
The further she saw, the more mystical and spellbinding it became. Huge roots spread-eagled the ground, twisting like the great backs of the kraken. The foliage became thick and lush, forming an arch of fairytale-green above her heads. Arthritic boughs, gnarled with age, dripped their bounty of nuts onto the path. Briars, brambles and berry trees flanked the trail, making it impenetrable on either side. Shuffling noises came from deep in the interior, deadened by the cunningly woven web of leaves protecting her from the politic of the court.
That where she went where the trees fell away, revealing the bespeckled sky. The last of the morning's stars were glinting like silver pin pricks, luminous and bright. An ore gold moon hung quietly in the distance, casting a honeyed sheen over the trees reminding her of her self not the friend of the princess just her Alicent Hightower.
Even if the Godswood is small it is still manage to give her a hollow echoing, like the hushed tones of a great, slabbed cathedral, entombed the wood. Then a finger of supernal light poked through the misty mesh. It was followed by a whole loom of light, filtering down in seams of gold. Like the luminal glow of the gods, it chased the shadows, banished the gloom and spilled into spaces where the mist once stalked. The fluty piping of a songbird split the silence just as the forest became flooded with light. A fusillade of trilling and warbling detonated all around her as the primordial forest came alive with the troubadours of the trees. She darted between shafts of lustrous-gold light as She can see, admiring the butterflies. They pirouetted in the air, their wings a-whirr like little ripples of silk. This is her place her peace far from the politic of the red keep far from her duty that she may regret doing far from her responsibility.
As she put my back against the Oak tree , leaning my head against the mossy pillow that cover it letting the sound of teh rushing water take her as She closed my eyes, let my stream of consciousness take hold, and drifted into infinity. But she was interrupted by the Gull knight her… crush the dashing figure of him manage to do what many fail.
She was surprised to see him, as Luciusseemed to appear like a shadow at the Godswood interrupting the day dreaming Princess . "Oh, your Grace." as you scratch your finger tip in nervously , trying to focus on the book and keeping her blush down. "I was not expecting you?" Alicent Hightower said.
What follow was a enlightened time for her from talking to her crush trying to keep her blush down and keeping the city though down as any teenager would do in the face of there crush when the talk was done she thought maybe a betrothed wouldn't be that bad if it was Lucius. She would have to talk with her father again and maybe she will have him to her self just her self and not anyone else.
Ah ha my record 669 word
Nice
Damn Lucien has gotten good with money and administration, that's great.
- Location
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And we are well on the way of getting another similar turn, our bonus is at +70 now...
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Viserys to the courtiers: See, if my 12 year old nephew can solve the tax problem why cant you solve this simple matter on your own?!!!!
Courtiers: Here we go again.
*Viserys mumbles about Lucien for hours*
Reward: Viserys is a Lucien fangirl now.
I was right! Alicent is Hinata!!!!!! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaa, my prophecy powers strike again.
Lucien has friends, nice very Nice.
Of course Daemon would come to court even if Lucien did nothing, because he is Daemon after all.
Well if the eggs end up hatching as soon as their skin touchs the eggs I will have called the gift of prophecy again.
Edit: Now I wonder if there's dragons twins like two dragons one egg thing.
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Yesssssssss we can prank Otto.
Our battle shall be legendary
Our battle shall be legendary
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ideas for next turn
postal service
trading company
bath houses
crown-land patrol
casino
inn chain at the postal stop
postal service
trading company
bath houses
crown-land patrol
casino
inn chain at the postal stop
About the trading company are we allowed to become like the honorable East Indian trading company?
Ah great turn all around. Viserys happy like there is no tomorrow. The Realms even got some bonuses to their rolls. People even thinking Lucien should be Master of Coin. Even Lord Strong has to admit Lucien did good.
Lucien literally has the whores over his knee. They either play by his rules or they lose all the money and possibly be arrested.
Aw that was sweet. Alicent got a confidence boost she really needed. The fingernails problem always made me sad but Lucien you charming bastard.
Ah the good old fool but is actually a spymaster play. A classic. Finally gonna get a little bit of information on the City and Court politics.
The Lads have formed and Lucien finally has friends who aren't related to him!! Awesome. Also makes Lucien hold on the Ruby Cloaks stronger.
Harold Westerling is officially on Lucien side and his protector from Assassinations. Also training and Drill bonus probably pretty big now.
Viserys is s actually on a war path but trying to hid it. Daemon lying about the information sent about him. Hopefully Rhae being sick is a lie too.
Lucien is now a administrative legend now who will basically run the City Watch or anything really very well. The power of paperwork is a ability some would say is....unnatural.
And a nat100 for our siblings getting dragons along with the bonus? It's gonna be great. Hopefully it helps Lucien brother Aegon with his health problems.
Lucien literally has the whores over his knee. They either play by his rules or they lose all the money and possibly be arrested.
Aw that was sweet. Alicent got a confidence boost she really needed. The fingernails problem always made me sad but Lucien you charming bastard.
Ah the good old fool but is actually a spymaster play. A classic. Finally gonna get a little bit of information on the City and Court politics.
The Lads have formed and Lucien finally has friends who aren't related to him!! Awesome. Also makes Lucien hold on the Ruby Cloaks stronger.
Harold Westerling is officially on Lucien side and his protector from Assassinations. Also training and Drill bonus probably pretty big now.
Viserys is s actually on a war path but trying to hid it. Daemon lying about the information sent about him. Hopefully Rhae being sick is a lie too.
Lucien is now a administrative legend now who will basically run the City Watch or anything really very well. The power of paperwork is a ability some would say is....unnatural.
And a nat100 for our siblings getting dragons along with the bonus? It's gonna be great. Hopefully it helps Lucien brother Aegon with his health problems.
By the way next turn its going to be the rumor mill, or Lucien mini-adventure arc?
Magoose
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Well actually, Viserys approves of everything we do, but there is something that must be said.
We've made some enemies at court because of our competence. Because blood-sucking parasites and incompetent buffuns do not like the young generation upstaging them.
Especially Mellios. The Maesters don't like the game were playing, and they have already got Vaegon in a pickle.
I mean, wasn't it obvious? Considering the Naruto Parallels.
Now we need the Neji to show up and make things worse.
and the Hightowers to have their own version of the Hyuuga Master Plan.
Yep.
Can't do anything. You are not a councilor of the King. You are a policeman.
Nope.
If anything, Corlys might gett that.
But Westeros doesn't really have the ideas for cooperation's and Adam Smith's Capitalism theory yet...
Yet.
But remember this: Lucien likes his job, because he gets a chance to unleash his rage and ruthlessness on deserving people.
And remember, Lucien is not a good person... at least in a moral sense. His morals are all fucked up.
Pretty much.
Well I did enjoy her in the show, and perhaps we can prevent her from going all Lady Mcbeth and push her kids onto the throne... If she gets married to Viserys this time.
Unless of course... We do something... Drastic.
Mushroom always came to me as a Tyrion-like figure, who always had an angle for everything he does, but was too lazy to capitalize on it, so he worked in comedy to pay the bills.
Yeah. so the next Lord Commander is probably going from the ranks, and not appointed by the King.
Indeed.
Well Viserys knows that sometimes, things need to be done, but he'd rather keep his persona as a peaceful administrative and theatrical king intact.
After all, that has made him extremely popular, not only with his vassels, but with foreign powers as well.
Its kinda how he made the Realm so rich.
Yep.Lucien is now a administrative legend now who will basically run the City Watch or anything really very well. The power of paperwork is a ability some would say is....unnatural.
Let me say this:
Brothers... How does it feel to now be power players in politics, warfare, and religion?
Because you are now joining your older brother as... Well... The Valyrian minorities messiah.