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"Blackfyre"
...is a role play currently in pre-production set in an alternative universe in which Daemon I Blackfyre won his civil war; The First Blackfyre Rebellion. In book/show canon, Daemon lost. But with this role play we will explore what would've happened if he didn't. How different would The Seven Kingdoms be if House Targaryen were usurped by their very own bastard branch. And as you will soon see, if you join us, the differences are almost drastic.
THE STORY
THE YEAR IS 226AC,
In The Crownlands; House Blackfyre is almost 30 years strong. Aegon Blackfyre ( Daemon's ELDEST SON ) rules over Westeros with an iron fist. Aegon isn't a bad ruler, but he is known for favouritism. He rewards those who are loyal- even when they don't even seem too loyal anymore and he bullies those who he sees as an annoyance. His arrogance and naivety is worsening as he approaches his 50s. His eldest son, and heir, 'Aemond' is a I'm uncultured. The type of I'm uncultured who kicks kittens and throws tantrums when he doesn't get to kick any more of them. Aegon has three more children... all of whom are like angels compared to their elder brother. On the day THE RP begins, Aegon receives a raven telling him that one of his kingdoms ( THE NORTH ) has declared its independence, and it looks like The Iron Islands will soon follow suit.
In The Stormlands; House Baratheon are pissed off. Really pissed off. Over the last few years, more and more of their lands is being taken away from them. House Peake and House Yronwood are being rewarded for good behaviour by House Blackfyre- and thus they are being given holds that rightfully belong to The Baratheons. Lords an' ladies who once called The Baratheons their lord-paramounts are flocking to Storm's End and complaining that they now have to "follow the lead" of houses that aren't from The Stormlands.
In Dorne; as Summer enters its sixth year, Dorne suffers. A drought is in affect. Great Houses have advised that no one should travel the sands by themselves, else they will die of thirst. House Yronwood and House Dayne are at each others throats. Both are fighting to be Aegon's favourite. Both are fighting to be the rightful rulers of Dorne. However, House Martell ( who has been in exile for three decades ) are back... and they too want what Yronwood and Dayne want.
In The Reach; Although they used to all be close and tightly knit, The Hightowers and The Peakes have seen some recent tension. Similar to the troubles in Dorne, both want to rule over all of The Reach which has been divided into three since the end of House Tyrell. House Hightower and House Peake want to reunify The Reach under their rule and are suddenly starting to see each other as threats. They are both vying for House Osgrey to join with them, however, The Osgreys know that whoever they side with will probably come after them next since they TOO will be seen as a threat standing in the way of a united Reach.
In The Westerlands; The Reynes and Tarbecks rule is a fine one. However, cracks are beginning to show. The newest generations of smaller Western houses laugh in the faces of House Reyne and House Tarbeck. They call them "pitiful", "stupid", and "weak". Some lordlings even joke about restoring The Lannisters. At the beginning, The Reynes and Tarbecks thought these calls were just harmless japes, but they have since grown more serious. House Reyne and House Tarbeck are a bit fed up and must desperately try to mend The Westerlands before the cracks grow larger...
In The Riverlands; House Butterwell rule over this region. They are Aegon's favourites and will constantly praise House Blackfyre for its "kindness". However, The Butterwells aren't really in-control. In fact, they are basically puppets for House Bracken who are pulling their strings from behind the scenes. Whilst The Butterwells are mostly weak and blinded by false pride- The Brackens are a strategic and physical powerhouse who truly decide every little fate of The Riverlands.
In The North; Lord Stark's sister was wed to Aegon's heir. However, she was recently raped and murdered weeks before their wedding in King's Landing. Stark has yet to get an explanation as to what exactly and how exactly this happend to his little sister. ATOP OF THAT, Aegon has been casually giving Northern land to The Butterwells due to their good behaviour. This has pushed Lord Stark to the edge and right as the role play begins... he declares The North as an independent country and himself as its KING.
In The Vale; Lady Arryn has fond memories of her aunt Alys, who was wed to a Targaryen and butchered because of it. It has been thirty or so years since her death but she still thinks of her. The Arryns may have official control over The Vale Of Arryn, but House Sunderland grows increasingly powerful and they cockily express that they will soon rule all of The Vale. So when the only living Targaryen arrives at The Bloody Gate and begs Lady Arryn to help them regain their throne, so says... "why not"?
In The Iron Islands; have been quiet for quite some time. The last thirty years have been one of peace for them. However, House Greyjoy wants more. They want action, and bloodshed. They feel as if three decades of peace has made them and their fellow Ironborn grow sort of soft. So, when they hear that The North plan to declare independence- The Ironborn ally with them and do the same. It has been too long since a King sat in the seastone chair.
In The Crownlands; House Blackfyre is almost 30 years strong. Aegon Blackfyre ( Daemon's ELDEST SON ) rules over Westeros with an iron fist. Aegon isn't a bad ruler, but he is known for favouritism. He rewards those who are loyal- even when they don't even seem too loyal anymore and he bullies those who he sees as an annoyance. His arrogance and naivety is worsening as he approaches his 50s. His eldest son, and heir, 'Aemond' is a I'm uncultured. The type of I'm uncultured who kicks kittens and throws tantrums when he doesn't get to kick any more of them. Aegon has three more children... all of whom are like angels compared to their elder brother. On the day THE RP begins, Aegon receives a raven telling him that one of his kingdoms ( THE NORTH ) has declared its independence, and it looks like The Iron Islands will soon follow suit.
In The Stormlands; House Baratheon are pissed off. Really pissed off. Over the last few years, more and more of their lands is being taken away from them. House Peake and House Yronwood are being rewarded for good behaviour by House Blackfyre- and thus they are being given holds that rightfully belong to The Baratheons. Lords an' ladies who once called The Baratheons their lord-paramounts are flocking to Storm's End and complaining that they now have to "follow the lead" of houses that aren't from The Stormlands.
In Dorne; as Summer enters its sixth year, Dorne suffers. A drought is in affect. Great Houses have advised that no one should travel the sands by themselves, else they will die of thirst. House Yronwood and House Dayne are at each others throats. Both are fighting to be Aegon's favourite. Both are fighting to be the rightful rulers of Dorne. However, House Martell ( who has been in exile for three decades ) are back... and they too want what Yronwood and Dayne want.
In The Reach; Although they used to all be close and tightly knit, The Hightowers and The Peakes have seen some recent tension. Similar to the troubles in Dorne, both want to rule over all of The Reach which has been divided into three since the end of House Tyrell. House Hightower and House Peake want to reunify The Reach under their rule and are suddenly starting to see each other as threats. They are both vying for House Osgrey to join with them, however, The Osgreys know that whoever they side with will probably come after them next since they TOO will be seen as a threat standing in the way of a united Reach.
In The Westerlands; The Reynes and Tarbecks rule is a fine one. However, cracks are beginning to show. The newest generations of smaller Western houses laugh in the faces of House Reyne and House Tarbeck. They call them "pitiful", "stupid", and "weak". Some lordlings even joke about restoring The Lannisters. At the beginning, The Reynes and Tarbecks thought these calls were just harmless japes, but they have since grown more serious. House Reyne and House Tarbeck are a bit fed up and must desperately try to mend The Westerlands before the cracks grow larger...
In The Riverlands; House Butterwell rule over this region. They are Aegon's favourites and will constantly praise House Blackfyre for its "kindness". However, The Butterwells aren't really in-control. In fact, they are basically puppets for House Bracken who are pulling their strings from behind the scenes. Whilst The Butterwells are mostly weak and blinded by false pride- The Brackens are a strategic and physical powerhouse who truly decide every little fate of The Riverlands.
In The North; Lord Stark's sister was wed to Aegon's heir. However, she was recently raped and murdered weeks before their wedding in King's Landing. Stark has yet to get an explanation as to what exactly and how exactly this happend to his little sister. ATOP OF THAT, Aegon has been casually giving Northern land to The Butterwells due to their good behaviour. This has pushed Lord Stark to the edge and right as the role play begins... he declares The North as an independent country and himself as its KING.
In The Vale; Lady Arryn has fond memories of her aunt Alys, who was wed to a Targaryen and butchered because of it. It has been thirty or so years since her death but she still thinks of her. The Arryns may have official control over The Vale Of Arryn, but House Sunderland grows increasingly powerful and they cockily express that they will soon rule all of The Vale. So when the only living Targaryen arrives at The Bloody Gate and begs Lady Arryn to help them regain their throne, so says... "why not"?
In The Iron Islands; have been quiet for quite some time. The last thirty years have been one of peace for them. However, House Greyjoy wants more. They want action, and bloodshed. They feel as if three decades of peace has made them and their fellow Ironborn grow sort of soft. So, when they hear that The North plan to declare independence- The Ironborn ally with them and do the same. It has been too long since a King sat in the seastone chair.
You will play as anyone you want and be accompanied by an array of delicately thought out characters whose complexities know no restraints.
Whether you play as;
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King Aegon Blackfyre's son, who is the only sane one amongst a court of snakes and madmen.
The Targaryen Princess, who, along with her father, is trying desperately to regain allies and take back control of the kingdom that once belonged to her family.
King Aegon's MASTER OF WHISPERS, who has an eye and ear in every corner of the continent.
The Greyjoy King, who has recently crowned himself and allied with The North against House Blackfyre.
The Last Tyrell, whose family made the choice of siding with the losing side in the rebellion thirty years ago- thus leaving them without any power whatsoever.
Or...
Even The Handmaiden Of Princess Blackfyre, who has been secretly stealing the princess's jewels and selling them on the street to feed her family.
The possibilities are endless.
Roles that have already been shown interest in include characters from;
House Blackfyre, House Stark, House Peake, House Reyne, House Martell, and House Arryn.
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We already have a whole bunch of people that are brimming to get this thing started, but we could always use a few fresh faces! So if you are interested in playing or even learning more- ask me here, or in PM, or come visit us on our DISCORD!
I, and the others involved, would be happy to answer any question you may have!
Thanks for your time!
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