Riverrun, seat of House Tully, capital of the Riverlands
-HOUSE TULLY OF RIVERRUN-
Riverrun is a strong three-sided castle, although not especially large. The castle is bordered on two sides by rivers, while on the west a third side faces a massive man-made ditch. In time of danger the sluice gates can be opened to fill a wide moat and leave the castle surrounded on all three sides by water, turning Riverrun into an island and leaving it practically unassailable.
- The Keep, The inner keep is triangular, like Riverrun itself, and the lord's solar is triangular as well with a stone balcony jutting eastwards. The solar can be reached by a spiral stairway.
- The Great Hall, It's where the Large councils are held and the high seat of the Tullys sits. There is a private audience chamber above the Great Hall with a high seat for the lord and a bell to ring for servants.
- Wheel Tower, The Wheel Tower has a great waterwheel within it, which is turned by the Tumblestone whose waters go through it. It has Ivy climbs along side it, below it one makes a wide turn and ends up in churning waters. Eventually one can reach the Water Gate.
- Water Gate, The Water Gate has a wide arch and a heavy iron portcullis, red with rust in its lower half. It is named so for being half in the water. One must use a boat to go through it. Many boats are tied up within the 'Water Gate', secured to iron rings in the walls and the 'water stair' leads from the lower bailey up to the Castle.
- Godswood, The godswood is a bright and airy garden, with redwoods, flowers, nesting birds, and streams. It's heart tree is a slender carved Weirwood.
LEVY: Very Large: 5,000
Regional bonuses:
- River Defenses: Riverrun has excellent natural defenses, as it is situated at the meeting point of two roaring rivers, the Tumblestone and the Red Fork. It even has a third man-made ditch covering the land around the walls between the two rivers, that can easily be filled with water from a sluice gate in times of siege. This effectively turns Riverrun into an island, making any attacks all but impossible. +3 to siege defense rolls.
- Well Watered Lands: Fed by the many rivers coursing through it, the Riverlands are one of the most fertile regions of Westeros, matching the Reach in its bounty. Riverrun's vast stocks are usually stuffed to bursting by the bounty reaped by the Riverlords, providing an ample reserve to last the winter with. -1 death rolls.
- Grain (local trade resource): The bountiful lands of the Riverlands produce the best wheat in the whole Realm: +10% infantry levy.
DIRECT VASSALS:
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TRADE:
1. Gold, with House Reyne of Castamere.
2. Gold, with House Brax of Hornsvale.
3.-Not yet.
TROOPS:
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LORD AND HOUSEHOLD:House Tully is an old noble house, dating back to the Age of Heroes. Unlike many Great Houses they never ruled as kings, but held Riverrun for a thousand years as vassals of those who did. House Tully rose to prominence during the War of Conquest, when Lord Edmyn Tully led the rebel river lords who deserted King Harren the Black and joined Aegon the Conqueror. Edmyn was rewarded with dominion over the Riverlands. Ever since they have been Lord Paramounts of the Riverlands, and loyal to the Iron Throne.
-former-Lord, Medgar Tully:
Born 181 AL, died in 220 AL.
Status: Married, with Lady Catelyn Darry (born 190 AL)
Children: Edmond Tully (born 208 AL), Cersei Tully (born 213 AL), Barbra Tully (born 215 AL), Lysa Tully (born 221 AL), with three miscarriages and a dead-born child (210, 211, 214, 217 AL).
-->Lord Edmund Tully
Born 208 AL
Status: Married Lyanna Blackwood (born 211 AL)
Children: Aelinor Tully (born 231 AL), Hoster Tully (born 232 AL), Bethany Tully (born 234 AL)
Traits (8): +2 Duels, +2 Survival, +1 Jousting, +2 Field Battles, +1 Siege Battle
Biography: His father, Lord Medgarm died soon after a tourney (during Aerys' reign), probably from an inner hemorrhage, and Edmond was put under the regency of his mother and aunts, who watched over the little Lord carefully. Edmond grew into a fit and slender man, of average height. Edmund prefers to rule with honour, kindness and chivalry, however every outburst of rebellion or menace to the peace and calm of the Riverlands is harshly punished. WIP (Still I have to write the details about Lothsons demise and the death of Maekar)
--Lady Lyanna Tully, née Blackwood: born in 211 AL (22)
Traits (6): +2 Survival, +2 Birth (two points unspent)
Biography: Lyanna and her husband met at young age, when Edmond squired with her father, Lord Tytos Blackwood in Raventree Hall, while his mother and aunts ruled over the Riverlands. With dark hair and blue eyes, she's a fair Lady, kind, but energetic and bold. She's deeply in love with Edmond, who is ever faithful to his wife.
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-->Cersei Tully (20 in 233 AL):
A chaste and pious Tully she has rejected every marriage offer, and preferes a live of devotion and prayer. She was willing to become a septa, but her father forbid her from doing so. Ever since Lord Emmon is desesperately trying to find her a suitable match. Red hair and blue eyes, a veil of fanatism and sorrow on her gaze.
-->Barbra Tully (18 in 233 AL):
As lustful as her sister is pious, Barbra Tully lost long ago her maidenhood to an unknown groom. She enjoys the care and atention from a few knigths and servants. She's ambitous, young, beautiful and ruthless. Dark hair and blue eyes.
-->Lysa Tully (12 in 233 AL):
While her sister prefers to bed them, Lysa has always played, run, sparred and rode with his father's squires, vassals and grooms. She's loved by almost everyone in the Keep, a lovely young Tully with bright red hair and striking blue eyes. Bony and tall.
-Ser Barristan Tully
(born 183 AL)
Traits (18): +5 Field Battles, +5 Survival, +4 Duels, +3 Sieges, +1 Escape
Biography: Uncle to Lord Edmund, Barristan is a grim old man, but a fearsom one. Anyone has seen him smile since his marriage proved infertile. The mockery of vassals and courtiers alike (he was called the 'floppy' or the 'flaccid' trout) was the main reason behind the anullement of his marriage. But maybe the fault was of his wife, a Lothson, and the course of Harrenhall. Ever since he has been the castellan of Riverrun and the marshal of the Riverlands. Cunning, a capable ruler, with a sharp tactical mind. Since his youth Barristan has been a fine swordman, and age has not withered his skills.
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