A secret meeting of the conspirators [CLOSED RP]

[Narf]

Lady Redwyne looked around as the meeting fractured but said nothing about it. She looked at the men with calm eyes.
"Prince Oberyn, I suggest you listen to the better man Theon Greyjoy. And stop Insulting me. I have not wronged any of you. I did not speak against The Noble House Lannister, I just protected myself against the accusation of having Insulted him. Same with you. You are the one spitting on my name, House, Gender, Integrity and contribution. Naturally I have to rebuke. Why did you start to boast so vividly. Where are you going with it.. Ohh, I see. Insecurity. No Prince, I am sure you will be a great man to have in the battles to come. Don't worry. You have more than convinced me how great a brutish killer you are. As to your remark about killing my husband. I'll have to disappoint you. I don't have any. But it is a rather cruel thing to say. I have not talked about killing your family. I've not insulted you either. Very strange..."
She had puzzlement in her eyes. She had never met a man like this Dornish prince. And it was not because she disagreed with him. She disagreed with The House Swan Aswell, They just knew how to stay civil. How long they could have come if they were taught to be Civil in Dorn aswell.... She sat in thought.. She sipped to her wine and turned to Theon Greyjoy.
"Theon, As to make the Battles go Quick. My brother is Master of Ships. We can just sail the Arbor Navy into port and destroy the docked ships In Kings Landing. And 50 men can come to "Relief the 50 men that are with my brother" And when Inside they can Open the gates. I can Ride to Highgarden to my Aunt The Queen of Thrones, to.. Visit Her. And open the gates with a escort of 50 as to not rise too much suspicion. When the Gates are risen 450 of My Men will be able to help take the confused resistance in the city. So that give us, two open gates, and 3000 men in Kings Landing From The Arbor. Because of the men 2950 men that came with ships, burned their docked fleet and the 50 that come in the guise to help The Master of Ships. The 50 will be able to open the route through the gates and the 3950 will be able to hold the docs as you come with reinforcements...So The Arbor Contribute. Two Open Gates and 3000 Soldiers In Kings Landing. And 500 In Highgarden."

[Adamat]

"Now we are talking. I have been given two targets; Harrenhal and King's Landing. I could, however, focus my efforts on King's Landing to secure the city and help the Redwyne troops in holding it against the probable counter-attack. That would mean the Stark troops should march on Harrenhal alone though."

[ulti]

"Perhaps Lord Arynn, though we must not leave a thorn in our side. The Riverlands must be silenced. Does the North alone possess such strength to force the opening of the Twins and the subjugation of the Lords of the Trident?"

[Narf]

Willette sat listening.
"Well they need not to win over them alone, keeping them occupied is enough. When We have taken Kings Landing and Highgarden, then we will March to help the starks, this is a sound plan. Now that The Arbor Fleet is at Kings Landing, You Theon will be left to take the Shield Islands. I know youd like your fleet to do that personally. You'll then proceed to take Oldtown from sea. This concludes the fastest sea strikes. And with the gates open at kings landing and the Highgarden The south will be finished and secured. With your men taking to land In Oldtown, take Oldtwon, And then proceed to help taking Highgarden I'll be there. I'll instruckt my men to do the same with Kings Landing. Take Kings Landing and then Proceed everywhere help is needed. We can then end up going north as the opportunities present themselves and end up helping the starks."

[Dance2]

Does the North alone possess such strength to force the opening of the Twins and the subjugation of the Lords of the Trident?"

No they do not. With the Twins closed, not 20,000+ men can breach it's formidable defences.

As I stated previously on my battle plans with Lord Sigmund, the best option is to ignore the twins, and continue south down the King's Road towards the Inn At The Crossroads. From there, loop around and pillage by opportunity the Riverlands landscape, with the combined forces of the Starks and the Arryns. The Starks can leave a few hundred men to defend Moat Cailon, and the Arryns can leave a few hundred at the Bloody Gates. There will be no way for a counter attack launched from the Twins into the Vale or the North this way.

While moving south, take the entirety of the supplies your armies require with you, as there will be no safe ground between King's Landing and Riverrun. Once past Lord Harroway's Town, the Stark-Arryn force can take Harrenhal, and from there launch attacks westward into the Riverlands. Leave Riverrun from siege, let them hide behind their walls, their lords will panic and their crops will burn, this is only to delay time until the Lannisters can arrive from the south. Highgarden will be taken by the time Harrenhal submits.

As I stated before, the Lannisters will move south down the coastal road to Old Oak, simultaneously the Martells will move West to Horn Hill. Subduing both these towns, will open the door for both armies, and a contingent from Nightsong (Baratheon-Swann men) to arrive at Highgarden. From Highgarden, the armies can strike south subduing the rest of the Reach Lords, forcing especially the Florents of Brightwater Keep, and the Hightowers of Old Town to submit. The south will then be in firm hold. The Greyjoys can raid the coastline and perhaps move armies inland as reserves to hold land captured by the Lannister-Martells.

Then the Lannister-Swann-Baratheon's will move north of Highgarden and capture Goldengrove, who will be severed from the rest of the Reach lords. From there they will head north straight to Riverrun to aid the Starks/Arryns. The Martells will head east and assist the Baratheon-Swann/and Aegon Targaryen's mercenaries at capturing Ashford/Cider Hall/Longtable/ and Grassy Vale. Once those lords submit, the combined forces will strike Bitterbridge, then the Reach will be destroyed.

Once the Lannisters join the Arryn-Stark force, they can choose to besiege Riverrun. The Baratheon-Swann/Martell/Targaryen force in the central Reach will have taken as many Reach lords prisoner as possible, hence allowing the bulk of the army to advance northward towards the Crownlands. By this time, if Tyrion Tyrell is not dead or have submitted, his forces will be in utter disarray. Keep in mind, Randyll Tarly is his chief bannerman. While at his side in King's Landing, he will be useless to control forces in the Reach. And once I capture Horn Hill, his family will be at stake, he may not side with the young usurper then.

This will be a prolonged example if they do not just submit, or in turn, the young usurper has a sword driven into his back the same way his father had it done to Aerys Targaryen.

[ulti]

"You do not ignore the Twins. There is but one way south, and that is through the Twins, except if you befriend the Marcher Lords, though no army would make it through the marshes. It must be taken if it cannot be opened using other methods. No army can ignore the Twins and carry on south if they are stuck North of the Twins. I ask Lord Stark this time, not you southerner, do you possess the strength to open the Twins and subjugate the Riverlands, or do you require the aid of the Vale?"

[Dance2]

"You do not ignore the Twins. There is but one way south, and that is through the Twins, except if you befriend the Marcher Lords, though no army would make it through the marshes. It must be taken if it cannot be opened using other methods. No army can ignore the Twins and carry on south if they are stuck North of the Twins. I ask Lord Stark this time, not you southerner, do you possess the strength to open the Twins and subjugate the Riverlands, or do you require the aid of the Vale?"

Prince Oberyn Martell smirks, and puts down on the table a map of the Central-North of Westeros.

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Stick to your ships, Greyjoy. This is a fullproof plan. No where on this map do you have to cross the twins. Perhaps you should retreat to your cabin and study geography. The Twins are avoidable, and old man Frey will not leave his formidable position. The simple march down the King's Road unopposed, and to meet the Arryns at the Crossroads, like I just said if you had of been listening. I am a master military strategist, and my previously stated plan is full proof. Learn to hold your tongue in matters you know nothing of, pirate.

OOC: /Served, please refrain from denouncing perfect military strategy. I have studied the map of Westeros extensively.

[Adamat]

Jon looks at the Dornish man. "You demand respect if me, yet you insult Lord Greyjoy at least six times within half a minute. Furthermore, you should have listened. If it can be avoided, Arryn and Stark will not join up and march on Harrenhal. If possible, my men move on King's Landing in full force."

[ulti]

Victarian, Theon and Asha all stand in unison.

"I will have no more of your disrespect, Dornishman. You find no favours in this council now. Leave, now, or hold your tongue. You sit amongst a council of my allies, not yours, yet you deem fit to call me pirate. You will leave, and may your gods bring hell upon your families."

As he does, one of the stewards opens the door to the cellar meaningfully. Upon the Stewards chest is the Golden Kraken, and under inspection all the other stewards bear the same sigil. The message is clear.

[Gandalfus]

Henry sighed
Prince Oberyn. You will have to leave, you need some I've to cool your head I am sure. Feel free to ride to the Rock, I need to speak with you about this... Conspiracy.

[Narf]

Lady Redwyne still awaited a answer from both the Starks and Greyjoys. She looked at them expectingly. Her eyebrow was raised in annoyance, this day had been the most tiring day since... No she had no compare..

[Bonez]

Crasiness, Harrenhal is part of the Westerlands. On another note the plans are well and okay, but plans are plans...

[Lucius Malfoy]

Sigmund immediately stands up and slams his fists upon a nearby table, cracking it slightly. He was enraged by the conduct of his fellow lords and would not stand for this.

ENOUGH OF THIS BICKERING! I will not let us throw insults because one is greater than the other...WE ARE EQUALS HERE AND THAT IS FINAL!!! The more we do spit at each other, the less we will be prepared. I will understand if Oberyn here proposes military strategy...but this is a northern battlefield, Oberyn. The cooperation of the Starks and Arryn will ensure victory, not some military strategy.

Sigmund looks at all the lords.

Cooperation among our houses and militaries will ensure victory. Cooperation is what will help ensure our strategies succeed and this rebellion succeed as well! Strategies will be left to the lords on various fronts...Starks and Arryns to the North, Lannisters, Greyjoys, and Swanns to the South. Anything can go wrong if we make strategy here. It is best to leave it to the two major forces to decide upon.

Sigmund then looks at Oberyn.

The Twins must be secured or crippled...end of discussion. We cannot leave a sizable royal force on the Stark and Arryn rear guard. It will only remain a thorn in their military advances and ever remain a threat to Stark supply lines. I do not care how it is done...but Eddard and Jon will propose a fine strategy together to ensure victory there! Whether that victory is resounding defeat upon the enemy or a means of crippling them long enough.

Sigmund then sits down once more and looks at all of his fellow lords.

I have nothing to say on the matter of conduct of Oberyn, friends. However...I believe that before we continue with our discussion, we must elect our senior commander or commanders. Those who will be the leaders of this rebellion till Aegon VI enters the fray.

[Adamat]

"If we could have some ships, the Stark army can b ferried across the neck, not using the twins. Frey shall not attack, he won't leave his vantage point."

[Narf]

Lady Redwyne raised a eyebrow, Sigmund had sat silent in most of the meeting. And suddenly he burst out when things were cooling down. Well he was mostly right, she preferred her own plan of attack of-course but he was right, how to do the war was what they should be discussing..

[Gandalfus]

Henry nods
I nominate You as the leader of the rebellion, Sigmund. Eddard can be supreme commander of the northern forces, And I will lead the attack on highgarden if you so wish

[Narf]

"Did any of you listen?"
Lady Redwyne was quite displeased about being so rudely ignored, her cheeks got a slight tint of red once more.

[Dance2]

Prince Cyprien ignores the pirate lord, and continues

Crasiness, Harrenhal is part of the Westerlands. On another note the plans are well and okay, but plans are plans...

Actually, Lord Eddard, House Whent controls Harrenhal, and Lady Whent is of the Riverlands, a strong supporter of the Tully's.

OOC: Lannister's controlled Harrenhal after the events of the War of the Five Kings during the GoT Novels. It was previously (and as where we're starting), under control of House Whent.

Henry nods
I nominate You as the leader of the rebellion, Sigmund. Eddard can be supreme commander of the northern forces, And I will lead the attack on highgarden if you so wish

My nephew, Cyprien trusts both Lord Henry and Lord Sigmund, whom he knows quite well. I will be glad to fight next to you, Lord Henry. I knew your father well, he is a very respectable and honorable man. Our combined forces will destroy Highgarden.

Lord Sigmund, you have approved this strategy already, and with you being nominated by the Council to lead the rebellion, my nephew and Lord Yronwood seem to trust you. Therefore you have my support as well. This strategy is flawless, Lord Sigmund, it is the one we must use. Everyone involved will get a share of the involvement and glory.

Here is the proposed Southern strategy my war council devised, which met with Lord Sigmund's approval, when he met with Lord Anders Yronwood, my Second in Command of Dornish Forces.

Prince Oberyn then proceeds to go over the campaign strategy

COLORS:
Lannisters (Red)
Martells (Orange)
Redwynes (Purple)
Greyjoys (Grey)
Baratheon-Swanns (Brown)
Targaryens (Black)
Tyrells (Green)

COMBINED SOUTHERN FORCE (White)

Stage 1 (South):

Strategy: The combined forces of the Westerlands and Dorne are plenty to subdue The Reach. Lord Henry and I will both command our men separately, but in unison during our attack. The timeline of strategy will go like this:

Part 1:
- Lannisters March from Crakehall and take Old Oak, then Red Lake.
- Martells will march from Skyreach and take Horn Hill, then any reinforcements headed from Deep South to Highgarden.
- Both forces will link up and take control of Highgarden.
- Greyjoy army will strike the Shield Islands, burning the fleet, and pillaging the islands.
-- Greyjoys will then strike down the coast, one town by one, Bandalon, Blackcrown, with the support of any available naval forces from The Arbor. Each town can be captured and administered, and the Lordships taken captive (Capturing the House Lords is VERY imporant).
- The Baratheon-Swann army will strike at Cider Hall/Ashford and Longtable and subdue them one by one, capturing the Lordships.

Part 2:
- Lannisters and Martells will then both march South (leaving a few hundred behind to hold Highgarden, as well as keep the captured Lords (Oakhearts of Old Oak, Cranes of Red Lake, Tarlys of Horn Hill, and Tyrells of Highgarden).
- Lannisters will travel in bulk with the Martells south, before splitting off to besiege Brightwater Keep.
- Martells will simultaneously strike at Honey Holt.
- The Greyjoys will strike at Old Town, blockading the Harbor if they choose not to besiege the city itself, a very formidable city to breach.
-- Greyjoys will continue to assault the coastlines striking at Three Towers, and Sun House. They will then administer occupation of these settlements, to ensure cooperation.
--- The Redwynes can assist in any way to the Greyjoys efforts.

Part 3:
-Once all south of Highgarden is subdued, the Martell-Lannister force will March back up the Roseroad past Highgarden.
- The Greyjoys will hold the South in the Martell-Lannister absence. All collected Lords by the Martells-Lannisters will be placed under house arrest/imprisonment in Highgarden, under a trustful few hundred of their men.

MAP:

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Stage 2 (South):

Strategy: The Greyjoys will hold the South, with several hundred Lannister-Martell men in Highgarden (with Redwyne's men).

Part 1:
- Greyjoys hold south with Redwynes.
- Lannister-Martell army strikes north of Highgarden.
-- Lannisters take Goldengrove
-- Martells continue up the Roseroad to Bitterbridge.

Part 2:
- Lannisters then move from Goldengrove to assist Martells at Bittersbridge.
- Baratheon-Swann force moves to meet Aegon Targaryen's landing force at the Roseroad-Kingsroad junction. (Additionally if the Martells-Lannisters cannot yet penetrate Bittersbridge, the Baratheon-Swanns can, with Targaryen assistance, strike at Grassy Vale and Tumbleton, and then all 4 armies converse up the Roseroad to the King's Road crossroad.

Part 3:
- With the South completely submissive, the combined Lannister-Martell-BaratheonSwann-Targaryen force will then march the short distance to strike at King's Landing.

(KEEP IN MIND THE ARRYN-STARKS BY THIS POINT WILL HAVE SUBDUED THE RIVERLANDS AND EITHER MEET OR BE IN THE MIDST OF MARCHING TO KING'S LANDING)

MAP:

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Prince Oberyn sips his Dornish Hot Wine, and continues

This is a flawless plan for the South. We will descend upon King's Landing with the entirety of our armies, and hopefully by this point be met by the Starks-Arryns.

[Bonez]

I'm going soon, but if he hasn't left the thread by the time you guys get on, please be so kind as to request a capture roll on his characters there.

First roll: Prince Cyprien Martell 12/20 chance of success. Roll dice 8. Captured
Second roll: Ser Travers Dayne 14/20 chance of success. Roll dice 4. Captured
Third roll: unfamiliar face 12/20 chance of success. Roll dice 18. Escaped
Fourth roll: Oberyn Martell 12/20 chance of success. Roll dice 14 Escaped

[Dance2]

First roll: Prince Cyprien Martell 12/20 chance of success. Roll dice 8. Captured
Second roll: Ser Travers Dayne 14/20 chance of success. Roll dice 4. Captured
Third roll: unfamiliar face 12/20 chance of success. Roll dice 18. Escaped
Fourth roll: Oberyn Martell 12/20 chance of success. Roll dice 14 Escaped

OOC: this completely ruins the thread now. I would ask you to reconsider.