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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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    Adhoc vote count started by Lunasmeow on Sep 21, 2017 at 5:02 PM, finished with 2000 posts and 15 votes.
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    Dealing With Traitors
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    Tell the passengers you true destination, it's bound to come out sooner or later, and that way they can make an informed decision about either Volantis or Lorath. Push on to Volantis. You can always get people rides from Volantis to Lorath if they wish. If mutiny or unrest does happen, hear their cries and try to settle it peacefully. You have, after all, saved them from a Dothraki horde that was about to raid the city.

    Dealing With Traitors
    Fourth Week of the Sixth Month 297 AC​

    You are walking on the deck of the ship when you see Bantis and Vezenka walking together, speaking quietly. You are considering going over to speak with them when you suddenly see.

    You see Bantis, writing in a notebook, circling things, crossing out others, drawing lines... you see him circle one word, then another. Volantis. Targaryen.

    You see Bantis again, this time whispering into his wife's ear, and his tongue drips poison like that of Meleys. You see her initial denial, then acceptance of his "truth".

    You see Vezenka, poison leaking from her ears, gathering men together to turn your ships against you, with Bantis smiling in the background.

    You see Vezenka stab you, and hear her whisper to your dying corpse, "You'll not make me your slave," and you feel your life slip from your body.

    You see Bantis, comforting Daenerys, tongue dripping Honey as he tells her of the "vengeance" he took upon "the mutineer" who killed you.

    You see Vezenka staring at Bantis, love shining in her eyes; you see Bantis staring back, returning it. Then his eyes peel away, false coverings over the true organs, and you see unmitigated hate staring back at her.

    You see Bantis, slowly turning Dany's affections and fears of abandonment against her, leaving her dependent upon him and him alone, and you see that he has done this before. Vezenka, you realize.

    You see a wedding, Bantis and Daenerys, taken as a second wife in Valyrian style. You see Bantis rise to prominence in Volantis, before his gaze turns westward, towards an Iron Throne.

    You see... Vezenka and Bantis walking along the deck. You walk away, knowing that something must be done and done soon.​
    You go back to your cabin and tell Dany of what you saw. Her first reaction is rage and a desire to simply toss Bantis and his wife overboard and be done. Once you have calmed her and explained more of what you saw her anger at Vezenka turns to pity. To be so used by the one you love is a tragedy. You must save her from this viper Dany decides. The two of you must find a way to both punish Bantis, halting his agenda permanently, and saving his wife.

    There aren't many options. Bantis won't quit. That's the impression you got from your vision. But if you want to save Vezenka from her using husband... There aren't many options open to you.​
    You gather the faithful and crew together to announce your true destination.

    "It is time to announce something to you all. Due to concerns that will become obvious once I am finished, I had to be... circumspect about the true destination of this trip." Murmurs start to propagate among the people, but mostly the faithful. The crew are paid workers, and don't care too much about a change in destination so long as they are paid. "We are not headed for Lorath, but for Volantis. I could not risk it being known where I was headed, for there are certain people who would like very much to see me dead. Once we have arrived in Volantis, I will of course provide means for anyone who wishes to go to Lorath instead of remaining in Volantis in my service."

    You notice Vezenka look over at her brother, and see her relax a bit. Bantis, on the other hand seems upset at the revelation, though only for a moment before he hides his reaction with a shrug and a wry smile. 'Good, then he hasn't convinced her yet, and my honesty has assured her that I am not in fact attempting to enslave all of these people somehow instead of paying them, and guiding the others to safety.'

    "Some of you have history in Volantis," you continue. "Some of you were even once slaves there. I understand that you may be concerned about returning. I will personally ensure that there is no trouble. As a member of the Old Blood of Valyria, in Volantis I will have much weight behind my words, and my coin. You will not face slavery again." You look directly at Vezenka as you speak, waiting to catch her eyes. She nods with a relieved expression on her face once she has returned your gaze.

    "Are there any questions?"

    There are of course, many. But you are able to answer them with relative ease and calm the nerves of the people. Their emotions are still high from their recent brush with death, and this time speaking with them and easing their minds will no doubt serve you well.​
    Once you have finished with the passengers, you all begin your evening meal. After eating and drinking your fill you head out along the rear deck. There standing alone you see Bantis. Glancing around you realize that this area is empty but for the two of you, and it is very late. People are still eating and and drinking, singing and laughing at their fortune. Bantis has not heard your approach, and is leaning over the rail staring off into the sea.

    A sudden impulse grips you and before you stop to think on your actions you quietly draw your blade, shove it through his back straight into his heart, and push him over the rail into the sea. Another look at your surroundings shows that no one has seen, and after a long moment of waiting it is also apparent that no one has heard either. The sounds of merrymaking and feasting have apparently drowned out the splash of his body hitting the waters below. 'Good riddance to him.' you think to yourself, and you clean your blade before going to your suite and preparing for bed. You will suffer no traitors in your midst, if you have to kill every last one of them yourself.​
    The discord guys used several 20s to get that vision of Bantis' betrayal, and also to have him handled secretly without anyone knowing, as well as having the talk of Volantis being the final destination go over well. With crits being thrown at the situation like candy, it's no wonder everything went smoothly is it? Now the only question is how Vezenka will react to her beloved husband going missing, and what we can do in the future to avoid further issues with traitors.

    Just so you know, that was a vision from Tessarion. Very different than Dragon Dreams from Shrykos. Direct, much easier to interpret, and not required for you to be asleep or to try to remember it.​
    Eventually Vezenka will notice Bantis is missing. She is bound to ask everyone on board where and when they saw him last. What will you say?

    [] Write-in your lie.​
     
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    • Omake: Laena VI

    The Blooming Rose, a large manor house draped in lustrous swaths of carmine silk, and lit by hundreds of multicolored glass lanterns. The air filled with the scent of expensive perfumes and the even more potent sensation of life. The sounds of laughter and merrymaking drifting out into the dark. Over the Moonpool, where citizens could watch as dozens of water dancers dueled over matters of honor and ego.

    The symphony of the night helping people forget, for a short time at least, just how cruel fate and the gods could be. Laena would have loved to just take in the feel of her homeland. To remind herself that, even in the face of uncertainty and bloodshed, people will still carry on. Still keep fighting for their right to love, to hate, to be. Unfortunately she needed to focus… and her legs were starting to cramp. "Where the hell is that arse? He get caught up admirin' himself in that stupid gilded mirror of his? Maybe his head finally got too big for him to fit out his front door."

    Laena's grumpy inner monologue is cut off by the arrival of her friend Delilah Naelmaereon. "Darling, what in the world are you doing?" Delilah is herself draped in expensive fabrics and sparkling with a plethora of colorful jewels. As always, she holds herself with absolute grace and refinement, mien displaying a charisma both innate and honed through a lifetime of politics and seduction. At the moment however, the Madam more closely resembles an indulgent older sister. Her eyes are sparkling with amusement and her smile gentle instead of alluring.

    Laena for her part is tucked behind a stack of wine barrels kept on the second floor landing and partially hidden by a large curtain. As odd as this may seem, the position is both inconspicuous and provides an unimpeded view of the entrance. "You said I could hide out here while I wait for my mark to show up. That he'd booked time with some of your girls."

    "I did indeed. However I was under the impression that you would behave less like a vagabond than you normally do. Perhaps let me clean you up a bit and dress you in something more… flattering." She hums thoughtfully "A foolish hope perchance, but one that I still hold to. The offer I made stands Laena. Zaros is a good man, and true. But he is a Man and you are not. A lady's strength comes not from her skill at arms but from her wit and wiles."

    "I'm plenty witty Dally. And you know how I feel about all that primpin' and preenin'. Nah, I'm just fine the way I am. Thanks again for those actin' lessons though, they've helped me a lot recently."

    Customary offering made and refused, Delilah moved the discussion right along "My door is always open should you change your mind Darling." A slight sigh "A pity though, I could turn you into quite a stunning figure given half an opportunity. Your hair is just lovely, and those cheekbones…. Ah but no matter, I need to speak with you in a more private setting." She beckons Laena with a crooked finger before gliding away to her personal chambers.

    Shrugging Laena carefully straitens her stiff legs and tries to imitate Dally's almost supernatural poise. She probably failed spectacularly, but there was no harm in making the attempt. "I'll figure out her secret someday." She promises herself.

    Delilah's chambers were, despite her general appearance, quite professional. There was a large wooden desk with carefully positioned inkpots and neatly stacked scrolls. A number of bookshelves displaying an eclectic mix of subjects, from medicine to romance to maps of far away places. The only nod to indulgence was a wine cabinet standing near a fireplace bookended by matching velvet armchairs. "Make yourself comfortable Darling. I won't be but a moment." She walked through a cleverly designed secret door into what looked like a hidden passage of some sort."

    Laena did as she was told and poured herself a nice glass of Dornish Red. Dally had acquired a taste for the stuff after her brief liaison with some noble ponce from that hot and sandy land. The guy still sent her a crate every year, but hadn't been back to Braavos since he left "Whoever this Obi is, he's got good taste at least. Probably lacks equally good sense though, if he passed on a marriage with a Keyholder's daughter."

    Laena poured another glass for her friend, set it on the desk, and sat down in one of the armchairs. Delilah returned not long after Laena finished her wine. This time however she wasn't alone. Two examples of classical Valyrian beauty were with her, both dressed in sheer fabric shifts that showed more than they hid. More surprising was that they were nearly identical to one another. The only thing that let Laena tell them apart were the different color schemes they were using. One was adorned entirely in bright red while the other was dressed in a pale blue.

    Laena had nothing against whores of course. Most of them were fun to talk to and some were even willing to pass on juicy gossip if you asked nicely. All that said, Laena didn't think that she could do what they did for a living. If she ever went farther than kissing, it would hopefully be with someone she at least liked. "Laena, let me introduce you to Jezebel and Diane or, as they prefer, Sin and Virtue."

    The girls smiled and tilted their heads in unison. "Nice to meet you Laena" said the red twin, Sin apparently. "Please excuse my sister's silence, she was born mute and doesn't mean to offend."

    "No problem Sin." Laena winks at Virtue "It true what they say about the quiet ones?" Virtue's smirk reveals the lie of her name. Sin's other half is just as wicked, if not more so, as her.

    Delilah cuts off their banter before they can get sidetracked "They are Thomas Mecumber's favorites whenever he visits. They've agreed to help you slip that bottle onto his person when he decides to show himself."

    "Really?" Laena raises a brow in question "Thanks for that. But why would you stick your necks out for me?"

    "The Madam trusts you. That's already a point in your favor." Sin's lips turn down with a hint of distaste "Also, Thomas may be generous with his coin but his personality leaves much to be desired. He likes to make himself feel big by being rough with all the girls he hires. A hazard of our profession true, but he went too far with our friend Zaria. Drank a touch too much and decided that she wasn't being 'respectful' enough. I won't go into the whole sordid affair, but we'd like to pay him back for his trespass." Virtue nods resolutely in agreement.

    Delilah's next words take on a dangerous quality and are filled with a well-aged anger "I would have gutted the reprobate myself for what he did, banned him at the least… but my father hinted that Thomas Mecumber had the Sealord's backing. Even I must take special care when dealing with such a person." Her smile becomes serene "Then you appeared, with a plan that will see both him and his Patron removed from power. The Sealord's office needs new blood if Braavos is to endure the troubled times ahead. Implicating a revolting swine like Thomas is merely an added pleasure."

    Laena's mouth splits into a wide grin. As she reaches into a pouch and produces the empty vial. "Well in that case," she hands the thin vessel to Virtue "I'll thank you kindly, and be on my way."

    The whore takes the bottle with a sly smile before she and her sister leave through the hidden passage. Delilah sits behind her desk and sips at the wine Laena had poured for her. Their mutual satisfaction is obvious as their eyes meet over the glass. "When news of the Sealord's death spreads, his supporters are likely to stir up some trouble in the city. I have enough loyal guards to keep my people safe, but you should see to your own security Darling. Perhaps look into the Velaryon boy's exodus. I traveled a bit in my youth, and never regretted the experience."

    "Oh don't you worry about me none Dally. I know how to take care of myself. Besides, I already have a place on those ships. Nelly's comin' too, so I won't be completely alone."

    Delilah's eyes fill with a mixture of surprise and understanding. "Her businesses have been targeted recently. She and I have spoken about ways she might secure her position, but unfortunately the Sealord's hatred of Valyrians has poisoned that particular well." She opens a drawer and pulls out a sheaf of papers tied with some string. "Pass these on to her when you see her next, would you. It's just a few outstanding contracts that I've been meaning to settle with her."

    "Will do Dally" Laena grabs the papers and carefully tucks them into her satchel. "If I don't get a chance to say so later. Thanks for everything you've done for me and I hope things work out for your Da. He'd make a much better Sealord than the current fucker." She spins on her heel and makes her way to the front door.

    "Laena" Dally calls after her. The younger woman looks over her shoulder "Don't forget to write Darling." Delilah's smile is small but full of affectionate warmth "You will always find me a willing ear and a helping hand. I have several contacts of my own outside of Braavos. Just ask and I will reach out to them on your behalf."

    Touched by the promise, Laena makes her way back to the Madam and gives her a tight hug "I'll miss ya Dally." She says softly.

    Delilah squeezes back "And I you." They hold the embrace for several more seconds before parting. There's nothing left to say as Delilah starts in on her paperwork and Laena walks out into the waning light.

    "Just one last thing to take care of before meeting the Velaryons at the church. Zaros should have finished up his part by now. I guess it's time to end this."

    AUTHORS NOTE: One more chapter left for this particular episode in the Life of Laena. What do you think about her so far? How about Nelly? Dally? Big Z? Did anyone catch the references to the series that Inspired this set of NPCs? (Not exactly subtle about it I know)

    Anyway I'd appreciate some feedback on my writing so that I can improve. Thank you all for reading, and I hope you enjoyed it.
     
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    • I like the difference in styles between the main segments and Laena's Omakes.

    Aegon's bits I can't write the way @OnlineArmadillo does if I want to keep things the way they are. If you notice my bits are more facts. This happened, then this happened. Very rarely do Aegon's thoughts or feelings on things show up. This is purposefully done so that every player can have their own headcanon as to what drives his actions.

    For example, killing Bantis. Some of you will decide he did it because he wouldn't let Bantis steal Dany, some only for the mutiny he was going to cause, some both... By only calling him a traitor, it is up to each player to decide his motivation. Whereas if I wrote in the normal style, I'd be telling you who Aegon is. For a Quest I think that is unacceptable. It is for you to fill the character with motivations, rather than the writer to fill the players with motivations.

    It's also why I keep asking for reasons in the votes. The more reasons I have, the more internal thought processes of Aegon I can show.
     
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    [X] OnlineArmadillo
    -[X] Tell Dany what you did. Ask her if she can ensure that you weren't seen by anyone.
    --[X] Offer your suggestion that you both pretend to know absolutely nothing about Bantis' disappearance.
    --[X] Regardless of anything, agree on a single story to tell people.
    -[X] When Vezenka asks you about Bantis, tell her that the last you saw of him was last night (at dinner).
    -[X] Offer to help her organize a search.
    -[X] When the search inevitably fails, offer to provide support to her in her time of need.
    -[X] Get Dany to help Vezenka move on with her life.

    Flavor Text:
    Aegon: "I know what it's like to lose someone dear to you abruptly. To have no clue if you will ever see them again. My uncle had to leave us before we came to Braavos. He sacrificed himself so that we might have a better chance at safety. Since then I've heard nothing but rumors about his possible whereabouts. If we can help you in any way, please do not hesitate to ask."
     
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    X] OnlineArmadillo
    -[X] Tell Dany what you did. Ask her if she can ensure that you weren't seen by anyone.
    --[X] Offer your suggestion that you both pretend to know absolutely nothing about Bantis' disappearance.
    --[X] Regardless of anything, agree on a single story to tell people.
    -[X] When Vezenka asks you about Bantis, tell her that the last you saw of him was last night (at dinner).
    -[X] Offer to help her organize a search.
    -[X] When the search inevitably fails, offer to provide support to her in her time of need.
    -[X] Get Dany to help Vezenka move on with her life.
     
    [X] OnlineArmadillo
    -[X] Tell Dany what you did. Ask her if she can ensure that you weren't seen by anyone.
    --[X] Offer your suggestion that you both pretend to know absolutely nothing about Bantis' disappearance.
    --[X] Regardless of anything, agree on a single story to tell people.
    -[X] When Vezenka asks you about Bantis, tell her that the last you saw of him was last night (at dinner).
    -[X] Offer to help her organize a search.
    -[X] When the search inevitably fails, offer to provide support to her in her time of need.
    -[X] Get Dany to help Vezenka move on with her life.
     
    On the road again... flying back to Japan. I won't be updating until I'm home obviously, possibly not until the day after depending on how I feel. You guys might get an Omake from @OnlineArmadillo to hold you off though. Maybe. See you all soon. I now have a very long rest period with which I can plot... Heheheheheh.
     
    [X] OnlineArmadillo
    -[X] Tell Dany what you did. Ask her if she can ensure that you weren't seen by anyone.
    --[X] Offer your suggestion that you both pretend to know absolutely nothing about Bantis' disappearance.
    --[X] Regardless of anything, agree on a single story to tell people.
    -[X] When Vezenka asks you about Bantis, tell her that the last you saw of him was last night (at dinner).
    -[X] Offer to help her organize a search.
    -[X] When the search inevitably fails, offer to provide support to her in her time of need.
    -[X] Get Dany to help Vezenka move on with her life.
     
    [X] OnlineArmadillo
    -[X] Tell Dany what you did. Ask her if she can ensure that you weren't seen by anyone.
    --[X] Offer your suggestion that you both pretend to know absolutely nothing about Bantis' disappearance.
    --[X] Regardless of anything, agree on a single story to tell people.
    -[X] When Vezenka asks you about Bantis, tell her that the last you saw of him was last night (at dinner).
    -[X] Offer to help her organize a search.
    -[X] When the search inevitably fails, offer to provide support to her in her time of need.
    -[X] Get Dany to help Vezenka move on with her life.

    Seems to cover all the bases pretty well.

    Lunasmeow said:
    Sounds like a challenge. Challenge accepted.
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    Annnnd I now have a distinct feeling of dread. Anyone with Nat 20s left might wanna get them ready for when we get a kraken thrown at us or something.
     
    [X] OnlineArmadillo

    This quest has a lot of bandwagoning happening, I suppose due to the lower player turnout and longer votes needed. Maybe of the votes were kept more simple we would have mote people show up? This could help until a larger player base forms.
    I'm not going to make a new vote and this one is fine so I will go for it. I do caution everyone that Vezenka will likely find out one day. Secrets have a way of coming out and this comforting is well and good but we should not keep her around us forever. She will likely find out one day and will want revenge
     
    RideTheWalrus said:
    [X] OnlineArmadillo

    This quest has a lot of bandwagoning happening, I suppose due to the lower player turnout and longer votes needed. Maybe of the votes were kept more simple we would have mote people show up? This could help until a larger player base forms.
    I'm not going to make a new vote and this one is fine so I will go for it. I do caution everyone that Vezenka will likely find out one day. Secrets have a way of coming out and this comforting is well and good but we should not keep her around us forever. She will likely find out one day and will want revenge
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    It's quite simple, innit then? We either banish her, talk her out of it, or kill her.
     
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    Adhoc vote count started by Lunasmeow on Sep 23, 2017 at 9:26 PM, finished with 2021 posts and 7 votes.
    • [X] OnlineArmadillo
      -[X] Tell Dany what you did. Ask her if she can ensure that you weren't seen by anyone.
      --[X] Offer your suggestion that you both pretend to know absolutely nothing about Bantis' disappearance.
      --[X] Regardless of anything, agree on a single story to tell people.
      -[X] When Vezenka asks you about Bantis, tell her that the last you saw of him was last night (at dinner).
      -[X] Offer to help her organize a search.
      -[X] When the search inevitably fails, offer to provide support to her in her time of need.
      -[X] Get Dany to help Vezenka move on with her life.
      [X] OnlineArmadillo
      -[X] Tell Dany what you did. Ask her if she can ensure that you weren't seen by anyone.
      --[X] Offer your suggestion that you both pretend to know absolutely nothing about Bantis' disappearance.
      --[X] Regardless of anything, agree on a single story to tell people.
      -[X] When Vezenka asks you about Bantis, tell her that the last you saw of him was last night (at dinner).
      -[X] Offer to help her organize a search.
      -[X] When the search inevitably fails, offer to provide support to her in her time of need.
      -[X] Get Dany to help Vezenka move on with her life.
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    Adhoc vote count started by Lunasmeow on Sep 23, 2017 at 9:28 PM, finished with 2021 posts and 7 votes.
    • [X] OnlineArmadillo
      -[X] Tell Dany what you did. Ask her if she can ensure that you weren't seen by anyone.
      --[X] Offer your suggestion that you both pretend to know absolutely nothing about Bantis' disappearance.
      --[X] Regardless of anything, agree on a single story to tell people.
      -[X] When Vezenka asks you about Bantis, tell her that the last you saw of him was last night (at dinner).
      -[X] Offer to help her organize a search.
      -[X] When the search inevitably fails, offer to provide support to her in her time of need.
      -[X] Get Dany to help Vezenka move on with her life.
      [X] OnlineArmadillo
      -[X] Tell Dany what you did. Ask her if she can ensure that you weren't seen by anyone.
      --[X] Offer your suggestion that you both pretend to know absolutely nothing about Bantis' disappearance.
      --[X] Regardless of anything, agree on a single story to tell people.
      -[X] When Vezenka asks you about Bantis, tell her that the last you saw of him was last night (at dinner).
      -[X] Offer to help her organize a search.
      -[X] When the search inevitably fails, offer to provide support to her in her time of need.
      -[X] Get Dany to help Vezenka move on with her life.
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    Adhoc vote count started by Lunasmeow on Sep 23, 2017 at 9:29 PM, finished with 2021 posts and 7 votes.
    • [X] OnlineArmadillo
      -[X] Tell Dany what you did. Ask her if she can ensure that you weren't seen by anyone.
      --[X] Offer your suggestion that you both pretend to know absolutely nothing about Bantis' disappearance.
      --[X] Regardless of anything, agree on a single story to tell people.
      -[X] When Vezenka asks you about Bantis, tell her that the last you saw of him was last night (at dinner).
      -[X] Offer to help her organize a search.
      -[X] When the search inevitably fails, offer to provide support to her in her time of need.
      -[X] Get Dany to help Vezenka move on with her life.
      [X] OnlineArmadillo
      -[X] Tell Dany what you did. Ask her if she can ensure that you weren't seen by anyone.
      --[X] Offer your suggestion that you both pretend to know absolutely nothing about Bantis' disappearance.
      --[X] Regardless of anything, agree on a single story to tell people.
      -[X] When Vezenka asks you about Bantis, tell her that the last you saw of him was last night (at dinner).
      -[X] Offer to help her organize a search.
      -[X] When the search inevitably fails, offer to provide support to her in her time of need.
      -[X] Get Dany to help Vezenka move on with her life.
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    Adhoc vote count started by Lunasmeow on Sep 23, 2017 at 9:30 PM, finished with 2021 posts and 7 votes.
    • [X] OnlineArmadillo
      -[X] Tell Dany what you did. Ask her if she can ensure that you weren't seen by anyone.
      --[X] Offer your suggestion that you both pretend to know absolutely nothing about Bantis' disappearance.
      --[X] Regardless of anything, agree on a single story to tell people.
      -[X] When Vezenka asks you about Bantis, tell her that the last you saw of him was last night (at dinner).
      -[X] Offer to help her organize a search.
      -[X] When the search inevitably fails, offer to provide support to her in her time of need.
      -[X] Get Dany to help Vezenka move on with her life.
      [X] OnlineArmadillo
      -[X] Tell Dany what you did. Ask her if she can ensure that you weren't seen by anyone.
      --[X] Offer your suggestion that you both pretend to know absolutely nothing about Bantis' disappearance.
      --[X] Regardless of anything, agree on a single story to tell people.
      -[X] When Vezenka asks you about Bantis, tell her that the last you saw of him was last night (at dinner).
      -[X] Offer to help her organize a search.
      -[X] When the search inevitably fails, offer to provide support to her in her time of need.
      -[X] Get Dany to help Vezenka move on with her life.
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    Adhoc vote count started by Lunasmeow on Sep 23, 2017 at 9:58 PM, finished with 2021 posts and 7 votes.
    • [X] OnlineArmadillo
      -[X] Tell Dany what you did. Ask her if she can ensure that you weren't seen by anyone.
      --[X] Offer your suggestion that you both pretend to know absolutely nothing about Bantis' disappearance.
      --[X] Regardless of anything, agree on a single story to tell people.
      -[X] When Vezenka asks you about Bantis, tell her that the last you saw of him was last night (at dinner).
      -[X] Offer to help her organize a search.
      -[X] When the search inevitably fails, offer to provide support to her in her time of need.
      -[X] Get Dany to help Vezenka move on with her life.
      [X] OnlineArmadillo
      -[X] Tell Dany what you did. Ask her if she can ensure that you weren't seen by anyone.
      --[X] Offer your suggestion that you both pretend to know absolutely nothing about Bantis' disappearance.
      --[X] Regardless of anything, agree on a single story to tell people.
      -[X] When Vezenka asks you about Bantis, tell her that the last you saw of him was last night (at dinner).
      -[X] Offer to help her organize a search.
      -[X] When the search inevitably fails, offer to provide support to her in her time of need.
      -[X] Get Dany to help Vezenka move on with her life.
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    An Unpleasant Interruption
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    Tell Dany what you did. Ask her if she can ensure that you weren't seen by anyone. Offer your suggestion that you both pretend to know absolutely nothing about Bantis' disappearance. Regardless of anything, agree on a single story to tell people. When Vezenka asks you about Bantis, tell her that the last you saw of him was last night (at dinner). Offer to help her organize a search. When the search inevitably fails, offer to provide support to her in her time of need. Finally, get Dany to help Vezenka move on with her life.

    An Unpleasant Interruption
    First Week of the Seventh Month 297 AC​

    The next morning you wake up to the sun on your face, your betrothed beside you. You're getting rather used to this now, and you know she is too. Considering how much of a cuddler she is, you already know that Daenerys is probably going to refuse to sleep apart from you once you're back on land. You let her sleep instead of telling her what happened last night when she came in, mostly because you didn't want to ruin her happy mood, but today you need to get things straight with her. Vezenka sleeps with her husband, and as he obviously never came to bed last night, she'll be looking for him soon if she isn't already. So, despite you reticence, you reach over to wake her up. Then an idea strikes you that you know she'll like. It's a little "romantic" for you but...

    'What the hell, we are on a pleasure ship more fit for a honeymoon, and she has been patient this whole time.' the kids you grew up with on the streets of Pentos and Lys would laugh at you, but screw it, none of them were likely to ever have a wife. So instead of merely reaching over and slightly shaking her, you decide to wake her with a kiss, like in a mummer's tale. It takes more than one, but when she finally wakes up and realizes that she isn't dreaming she blushes rather prettily and looks down but then glances up and steals one of her own from you. You chuckle at her embarrassment, and she turns away, putting her back to you but you draw her in and tickle her making her laugh instead.

    You play with her for a while, teasingly kissing at moments, joking and poking at her ticklish points at others, which of course forces her to retaliate. This goes on for several minutes until the games are over and the two of you are lying there breathless, having concluded the "War of Kisses and Tickles". One for the history books no doubt, as the deadliest war any Targaryen has ever participated in.

    Still, eventually you must get on to business. The outside world won't wait forever. There isn't really a good way to change topic, so you just do it bluntly. You get up from the bed and close the porthole before you come back and sit down with a more serious face. Reading your mood Dany sits up with the pillows at her back and waits for you to speak.

    "Bantis isn't a problem anymore." you say solemnly.

    "What do you mean?" she asks. "You only found out about him yesterday."

    "I know," you reply while nodding. "Last night after dinner I went for a walk around the ship. He was at the rear alone, leaning over the rail." you pause and take a breath. "I... I killed him Dany. I shoved my sword through his heart, and pushed him over the edge. He was drawn under with the wake of the ship. He's gone." your voice gets quieter as you finish, finally realizing that you've killed a man in cold blood. Oddly enough, you don't feel horrible, your hands are cold and clammy like you'd expect, you... don't even really feel guilty. Instead you just feel vindicated. Perhaps it is your dragon blood affecting you, but you only have one major thought flowing through your mind.

    'He should never have turned against me. I will not tolerate traitors in my midst.'

    Dany however reacts completely differently. She lets out a small gasp and then sweeps her arms around you, before whispering in your ear. "It's okay, it's okay. You did what you had to."

    She obviously doesn't get it. The problem isn't that you feel horrible. The problem is that you don't.

    You don't have the heart to explain that to her though, and instead you merely accept the comfort that she is offering. After a few moments of this, you put your hands on her shoulders and look her in the eye. "Daenerys," you say, using her full name to help settle the seriousness of the moment. "We have to keep the details straight, but simple. When Vezenka comes asking if we know anything, if we've seen him, we don't know anything. The last time we saw him was at dinner with everyone else-"

    The clanging of an alarm bell interrupts you before you can continue. "Pirates! Pirates on the port side!"

    Your eyes widen and you rush from Dany over towards your armor and swords. You quickly dress yourself with Dany's help, and then suit her up as well. On your way out you turn to her before leaving the room. "Stay here, and bar the door."

    "But-" she starts, no doubt intending to refuse.

    "No," you interrupt, cutting her off before she can continue. "You aren't finished your training yet, and your blessings aren't geared towards battle like mine are. If I didn't have Balerion guiding my strikes, I wouldn't be fit to fight in this battle either. We just got this entire fleet and left our home to keep you safe. I'll not lost you because of some filthy pirates!"

    She goes to protest again, and you decide to once again use mummers tales for inspiration. You pull her to you and kiss her fiercely before speaking. "Wait for me. I swear I'll come back to you. Bar the door." You rush out and slam the door shut behind you before she can utter another word of protest.

    You pause to see if she'll follow, but apparently stories are good for something after all. You hear a frustrated scream from her, but also hear the sounds of the door being barred and locked. 'Good. Maybe I'll need to watch more of those damnable things. If it works that well, I'll have to pay more attention.'

    You head up to the wheel of the ship and speak with Boromun. "How many?" you ask.

    The ex-Pirate/ex-Navy commander looks over at you and wipes his brow before responding. "40 Frigates and 25 Galleons. They have less ships than we do, but are likely more experienced, though most of their experience comes from attacking merchant vessels and not warships like our own. They also suffer from a lack of cohesive leadership, being made up of several pirate lords mashed together for this attack. Haven't heard of a group this big since the ninepenny kings. Difficult to judge whether we could win in a straight up fight."

    Boromun takes time to readjust the ships heading before continuing. "It's the largest mash up of pirates I've seen or even heard of in a good long while. We can try to flee, our ships are new, best of Braavos with new techniques in the construction and the best wood, and we've spread the cargo enough that none of the ships are too weighed down. Might be that we can outrun them without difficulty. Of course, we could also fight. Take these down, and that's a rather large portion of the Stepstones' fighting power gone. What do you want to do?"​
    [] Face the pirates.
    [] Try to flee.
    [] Parley? - Write-in what you say.

    We outnumber the pirates quite a bit. For exact numbers, see the "Assets" informational threadmark under the "War Assets" spoiler.​
     
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    • That the pirates would attack with even odds of failure suggests they are a catspaw. I wonder how they found us as well and organized so quickly. They may have a trick that will help then win but it might be better to get this over with and fight.
     
    How about we keep the treasure ships in front (or back, depends on how you see it) so that the battle ships make contact with them first?
     
    [X] Hear me Roar, Dragon mode.
    -[X] Face the pirates.
    --[X] Tell Boromun to direct the fleet in the way that uses our number to our advantage.

    So yeah getting greedy here, fitting for a Dragon Priest, but if we win this battle, it will help Viserys a great deal, and if we win we will get most of those ships for ourselves. A good risk/reward venture. Plus we have number on our side, plus I will be using my last n20, for this fight.

    Edit: This battle once won, will net us 65 fighting ships. A great haul.
    Edit2:It's time for us to start being a little greedy. We can't be naive for the rest of Aegon life. Sometimes we have to seize the oportunity.
     
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