Oldtown, Seat of House Hightower

[Honors Bastion]

Oldtown Desciption

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House Hightower Characters

House Hightower Bio House Hightower is an ancient and powerful House that rules from the city of Oldtown that is located at the mouth of the Honeywine River. They have ruled the city for thousands of years before the Andals had ever come to Westeros and to this day they still rule it with their power and strength having remained untouched. The Hightowers are most known for the magnificent fortress, an 800 foot high Lighthouse that sits majestically in the middle of the city of Oldtown in the middle of it’ on Battle Island. From this seat of power, the Hightowers have come to rule over one of the fertile areas in all of Westeros and this has made them very wealthy and their city extremely prosperous. Although the Hightowers are descended from the First Men and though they still have First Men blood running through their veins, the Hightowers have slowly become Andalized over the last one thousand years. Instead of fighting with the Andal invaders, the Hightowers have cooperated with them and as a result of this cooperation, the Hightowers were able to keep their land and territories while never being overthrown. This cooperation with the Andals has led to the Hightower adopting many facets of Andal culture in the process including their technology, customs and even their faith. Now, 1,000 years after the Andals first invaded Westeros, the Hightowers are finally ready to usher from their ancient city and march across Westeros to carve a kingdom for their own. House Hightower Family Tree Long Line Stretching Way Back into the Age of Heroes King Triston Hightower - Lord of Oldtown, Born 950 AI His wife, Lady Liane Cuy - Born 958 AI Their son, Prince Rolland Hightower - Heir of Oldtown, Marshal of Oldtown, Born 975 AI His wife, Rhea Blackswain - daughter of Lord Horras Blackswain, Born 982 AI Their daughter, Princess Jeyne Florent (Nee Hightower) - wife of Lord Wendell Florent, Born 977 AI Their son, Prince Loras Hightower - Lord Commander of the Oldtwon City Watch, Born 980 AI Their son, Prince Tommen Hightower - Born 981 AI Their daughter, Princess Alerie Hightower - Born 983 AI Their daughter, Princess Carolei Hightower - Born 985 AI Their daughter, Prince Rhae Hightower - Born 986 AI Their son, Prince Simon hightower - Born 989 AI His brother, Ser Baelor Hightower - Born 955 AI His wife, Erena Costayne - sister of Lord Humphrey Costayne - Born 960 AI Their son, Ser Edwyle Hightower - Knight of the Hightower, Born 980 AI His sister, Lady Emilia Redwyne - wife of Lord Janos Redwyne, Born 265 AI His brother, Ser Alester Hightower - Born 268 AI Main Characters King Triston Hightower, Bastion of Honor Age: 50 (Born 950 AI) Titles/Rank: King of Oldtown and the Hightower, Possessions: None Traits: + 5 Survival, +5 Income, +5 Loyalty, +3 Siege Battles Marital Status: Yes Children: Many children. Bio: King Triston Hightower is the Lord of Oldtown. He is an intelligent man who understands the importance of careful planning and patience. Now in the twentieth year of his rule as Lord of Oldtown, Lord Triston has finally decided to expand Oldtown beyond what the borders that it controls today, to lead Oldtown into a new era of glory. Prince Baelor Hightower, the Shield of Oldtown Age: 45 (Born 955 AI) Titles/Rank: Admiral of the Hightower Possessions: None Traits: + 4 Survival, +4 Sea Captain, +3 Duels, +3 Pillager, +2 Escape Marital Status: Yes Children: Yes Bio: Prince Baelor Hightower is the younger brother of King Triston Hightower and the Admiral of Oldtown. Baelor has always had a love for the sea and he has spent much of his time away from Oldtown at the Arbor learning the art of seamanship. He is an intelligent man who understands how to command ships in battle. Prince Alester Hightower, the Sword of Fertile Rivers Age: 32 (Born 9968 AI) Titles/Rank: Chief Adviser to King Triston Hightower Possessions: None Traits: + 3 Survival, +3 Field Battles, +3 Siege Battles, + 1 Loyalty Marital Status: No Children: No Bio: Prince Alester Hightower is the youngest brother of King Triston Hightower. He is a loyal man who will not hesitate to carry out his brother's whims and desires. Prince Rolland Hightower, the Tower Knight Age: 25 (Born 975 AI) Titles/Rank: Marshal of the Hightower, Heir of Oldtown Possessions: None Traits: + 2 Survival, +2 Siege Battles, +2 Field Battles, +2 Duels Marital Status: ? Children: None Bio: Prince Rolland Hightower is the first son and heir of King Triston Hightower. He is dubbed the Tower Knight for the armor that he wears resembling the shape and color of a castle wall painted white. He is a skilled fighter and a competent commander but only time will tell if he can become anything more. Ser Loras Hightower, the Sunflower Knight Age: 20 (Born 980 AI) Titles/Rank: Lord Commander of the City Watch Possessions: None Traits: +2 Survival, +2 Field Battles, +1 Income, +1 Duels Marital Status: None Children: None Bio: Prince Lorras Hightower is the second son of King Triston Hightower. Taking on the ancestral name of his mother's House, Ser Lorras has dubbed himself the Sunflower Knight and wears the colors of Sunflower Hall in addition to his Hightower sigil. He is a athletic man who has a basic understanding both sword fighting and finances but he has yet to truly master either. Prince Tommen Hightower, the Starry Knight Age: 19 (Born 981 AI) Titles/Rank: Knight of the Hightower Possessions: None Traits: +1 Survival, +1 Field Battles, +1 Duels, 1 Unspent Point Marital Status: None Children: None Bio: Prince Tommen Hightower is the third son of King Triston Hightower. He is a deeply religious man who follows the code of chivalry and honor down to last minor detail. In battle, his personal sigil is the sigil of House Hightower with golden seven-pointed star wt the very center, giving him his namesake as the Starry Knight. Auxes Hightower Family Members Queen Liane Hightower (nee Cuy) Born 958 AI Bio - Wife of King Triston Hightower Lady Jayne Florent (nee Hightower) Born 977 AI Bio - First daughter of King Triston Hightower, wife of Lord Wendell Florent Princess Alerie Hightower Born 983 AI Bio - Second daughter of King Triston Princess Carolei Hightower Born 985 AI Bio - Third daughter of King Triston Princess Rhae Hightower Born 986 AI Bio - Fourth daughter of King Triston Prince Simon Hightower Born 989 AI Bio - Fourth son of King Triston Ser Edwyle Hightower Born 980 AI Bio - First son of Ser Baelor Hightower Prince Quentyn Hightower Born 1,000 AI Bio - He is the first son of Crown Prince Rolland Hightower Hightower Retainers Ser Arlan Beesbury - Commander of Lord Triston's Household Guard, Born 965 AI Ser Hugo Bulwer - Castellan of Oldtown, Born 970 AI

Oldtown Regional Bonuses

The City Watch of Oldtown: The city is defended and policed by a force of 2,500 men, which the owner does not need to pay for. These help protect against spying and assassination rolls in the city, and also are used in defense battles. -2 to spying, assassination and escape rolls for foes in the city, plus 2,500 extra troops in siege defense . Bustling Port: Oldtown is the second largest port in all of the Seven Kingdoms, second only to King's Landing itself. Traders from all corners of the known world come here to sell and buy wares, allowing the owner one additional trade route. Oldtown: Large city - may garrison an additional 200% of the levy. Requires at least 1,000 men to defend or a -1 siege defense modifier is applied.

Oldtown Trade Summary

Trade Resourece (House Trading with): Resource Effect Fruits (House Hightower) - Increases levy infantry size by 2.5% and increase stability by 1 anually (non-stackable) Superior Steeds (House Vespera) - Decrease cavalry upkeep costs by 10%, Increases levy cavalry size by 10% Gold (House Blackswain) - Increases land income by 10% Perfumes (House Massey) - +2 Stability annually (no double bonus) (Oldtown Bonus) Restricted Restricted

Oldtown Building Upgrades

Market Square: +10% income Merchant's Square: +10% province income ----------------------------------------------------- Dockyard: +100 naval points, +10% income Large Dockyard: +150 naval points, 5% cheaper naval mercs, +5% income ----------------------------------------------------- Religious Shrine (Sept): Adds +1 to your stability level (annually) Large Religious Shrine (Sept): Adds +1 to your stability level (annually), for a cumulative total of +2 stability. ----------------------------------------------------- Barracks Placeholder ----------------------------------------------------- Castle Defenses Placeholder ----------------------------------------------------- Keep Expansion Placeholder ----------------------------------------------------- Prisons Placeholder ----------------------------------------------------- Whisper House Placeholder

House Hightower Military Info

Oldtown Garrison: 2,500 City Watchmen House Hightower Land Levies Basic Levy: (3,000 Men): Unraised 1,250 Light Inf 600 Heavy Inf 350 Polearms 350 Archers 300 Light Cavalry 150 Heavy Cavalry Levy Modifiers: + 0% Cavalry (Building Bonus: 30%, Resource Bonus: 0%) + 5% Light Infantry, Archers, Polearms (Buildings Bonus: 0%, Resource Bonus: 5%) + 5% Heavy Infantry (Buildings Bonus: 0%, Resource Bonus: 5%) Additional Levies (129 Men): 63 Light Inf 30 Heavy Inf 18 Polearms 18 Archers 0 Light Cavalry 0 Heavy Cavalry Total Levies (3,129): 1,313 Light Inf 630 Heavy Inf 368 Polearms 368 Archers 300 Light Cavalry 150 Heavy Cavalry House Hightower Professional Forces None yet. House Hightower Vassal Forces Horn Hill: 3,000 Men 1,250 Light Inf 600 Heavy Inf 350 Polearms 350 Archers 300 Light Cavalry 150 Heavy Cavalry Brightwater Keep: 3,000 Men 1,250 Light Inf 600 Heavy Inf 350 Polearms 350 Archers 300 Light Cavalry 150 Heavy Cavalry The Arbor: 1,500 Men Small: 1,500 500 Light Inf 400 Heavy Inf 200 Polearms 200 Archers 150 Light Cavalry 50 Heavy Cavalry 14 Minor Lord Provinces: all 500 Men 200 Light Inf 50 Heavy Inf 50 Polearms 100 Archers 50 Light Cavalry 50 Heavy Cavalry House Hightower Fleet 11 Coastal Provinces = 11 x 250 = 2,250 naval points Composition: 239 Ships 11 Grand Warships 34 Oldtown War Galleys 50 War Galleys 65 Dromonds 79 Levy Ships

Kingdom of the Honeywine Realm Information

Kingdom of the Honeywine High Lordship of Oldtown -Personal Desmense of House Hightower Blackcrown - House Bulwer Bandalon - House Blackbar Honeyholt - House Beesbury Torrentpeak - House Peake Uplands - House Mullendore Three Towers - House Costayne Sunflower Hall (Sunhouse) - High Lordship of Brightwater Keep - House Florent Norcross - House Norcross Dunnsbridge - House Dunn High Lordship of the Arbor - House Redwyne High Lordship of Horn Hill (Westmarch) - House Tarly Middlebury - House Middlebury Fawn Crag - House Oldflowers Hunt Hills - House Hunt Sommerset - House Sommerset Darkdale - House Darkdale

[Xion]

A raven arrives extending an offer of trade between Sunspear and Oldtown.

[Oznerol]

A single ship, with gold and black banners, long, with dozens of oarsmen, it's hulk painted black and a crowned stag as figurehead, arrives at Oldtown harbour; its captain, Arrac Durrendon, the seafarer, requests an audience with King Triston Hightower.

[Honors Bastion]

A single ship, with gold and black banners, long, with dozens of oarsmen, it's hulk painted black and a crowned stag as figurehead, arrives at Oldtown harbour; its captain, Arrac Durrendon, the seafarer, requests an audience with King Triston Hightower.

As the ship enters Oldtown's harbor, it is quickly intercepted by two Hightower war galleys that escort the Durrendon ship towards the military harbor of Oldtown. Once in the military harbor, the Durrendon warship is instructed to dock at one of the wharfs that is located directly on Battle Island. Once the ship has reached the wharf, the passengers are allowed to disembark and they are met by a small party of Hightower knights who wait silently for these visitors to speak.

[Oznerol]

As the ship enters Oldtown's harbor, it is quickly intercepted by two Hightower war galleys that escort the Durrendon ship towards the military harbor of Oldtown. Once in the military harbor, the Durrendon warship is instructed to dock at one of the wharfs that is located directly on Battle Island. Once the ship has reached the wharf, the passengers are allowed to disembark and they are met by a small party of Hightower knights who wait silently for these visitors to speak.

"I am Prince Arrac Durrendon, I wish to speak with thine King, his Grace Triston Hightower, as a representative of my House and Royal Father"

[Lord Dread]

A raven from Stonedance arrives at the Maester's tower of the fortress of Oldtown, bringing a message of King Alesander II. with him.
He requests trade with the Hightower kingdom, offering valuable Perfume in exchange for a prosper friendship.

[Honors Bastion]

"Very well then." said one of the Knights. "If you would come with me Prince Arrac." He and his comrades then escorted the Prince and his retainers into the Hightower and into the throne room of King Triston. When they entered the throne room, the Hightower King was sitting upon a golden throne that was raised upon a high stage with many steps leading up to it. The knight who spoke earlier quickly whispered a few sentences to a nearby herald who then side, "Your grace, Prince Arrac of House Durrendon has come to speak with you."

When King Triston saw the Prince arrive, he said "Welcome to Prince Arrac. What brings you so far away from the Stormlands?"

[Oznerol]

"Very well then." said one of the Knights. "If you would come with me Prince Arrac." He and his comrades then escorted the Prince and his retainers into the Hightower and into the throne room of King Triston. When they entered the throne room, the Hightower King was sitting upon a golden throne that was raised upon a high stage with many steps leading up to it. The knight who spoke earlier quickly whispered a few sentences to a nearby herald who then side, "Your grace, Prince Arrac of House Durrendon has come to speak with you."

When King Triston saw the Prince arrive, he said "Welcome to Prince Arrac. What brings you so far away from the Stormlands?"

"Friendship, your Grace. Your Kingdom is always increasing it's might and influence, none of your neighbours can equal you, my King of Hightower. You House is as ancient as mine, as glorious, as powerful, as rich and unopposed in their respective regions"

He bows politely. He was handsome, as Durrendon were usually, but a thin scar crossed his left eyebrow, from the forehead to the cheek. His blue eyes stare the Hightower King. His skin was coloured and burned by the sun and the waves, a seafarer.

"What could be better than an alliance between our Houses? Colaboration and friendship, sealed with blood, that is the Storm King's offer"

[Honors Bastion]

"And how would an alliance with the Storm Kings benefit House Hightower, Prince Arrac. Our two realms are far a part from each other and it would be foolish to think that it would even be possible to provide each other military support. The distance is too great for a such a thing." said King Triston in a serious manner. "If I am to lose a daughter then I must gain something in return."

[Oznerol]

"And how would an alliance with the Storm Kings benefit House Hightower, Prince Arrac. Our two realms are far a part from each other and it would be foolish to think that it would even be possible to provide each other military support. The distance is too great for a such a thing." said King Triston in a serious manner. "If I am to lose a daughter then I must gain something in return."

"Your Grace with the recent conquest of Stonehelm now my father has the greatest fleet in Westeros, equalled only by your Grace's, more than three hundred and a half ships, many of with are enormous ramming warships; also our land might has increased. We could support your Grace to push your frontiers through the Reach, in a hammer and anvil move, or sail them to Oldtown swiftly. Also my House has just married with King Lannister's only sister, that could mean a reliable ally in the North, and far closer to your domain. Friendship and colaboration, my dearest King Triston, that is our offer"

ooc: HB you know that in Spanish Tristón means 'sad' in superlative?

[Honors Bastion]

After a few moments of deep thought, King Triston replied "I am still not convinced that this alliance would be beneficial to me Prince Arrac. The distance between our realms are still great and the sea between here and Storm's End is controlled by other realms. What makes your think that they would be so willing to allow your fleet or my own to sail back and forth unharassed?"

[Oznerol]

After a few moments of deep thought, King Triston replied "I am still not convinced that this alliance would be beneficial to me Prince Arrac. The distance between our realms are still great and the sea between here and Storm's End is controlled by other realms. What makes your think that they would be so willing to allow your fleet or my own to sail back and forth unharassed?"

"Well you shall discuss this with my father, I'm but a mere sailor, a seafarer who is more comfortable at a ship desk that in land. Niceties of politics are too complex for me, my King Triston. I suppose fear and respect could allow our fleet to sail unopposed, more so if our naval might is joined, nor even the Ironborn could match us"

He scratches his head, pensative.

"Your Grace, I'm a sailor, and I've heard things, something is moving, in the Islands, it's whispered that their previous King has died. Suddenly their raids ended, there is an uncertain peace in the shores of Westeros. But the followers of the Drowned God will not sit idle, King Triston. Even if in land our alliance could be less profitable only our combined fleets can easily counter the Ironborn raiders. And we don't know what will rise from this sudden silence, if the Iron Islanders are again joined under a powerful ruler they could drown our Realms, rivers will not longer be fruitful lands, but dangerous, living under the menace of the Ironborn. Oldtown secures the Honeywine, but the rest of the coastline is far more difficult to defend"

"Supremacy in the seas, a shield against Ironborn, I suppose that is our offer, but, your Grace, I won't be offended if you reject to grant me the hand of one of your fair daughters, that's understable. If you feared we would take it as an offense, forget it. My King won't wrong me, nor my father, as I have a younger daughter, of whom my father is very fond and protective to; I know he wouldn't marry her unless someone brought him the very crown of all the Stormlands, so I understand your Grace"

[Honors Bastion]

"Giving up my daughter's hand in marriage is not something that I am worried about doing Prince Arrac. It is binding myself to someone else when I know so little about them and who there friends may be. That is what worries me." said King Triston in a serious but calm voice.

"You have already informed me of your coming ties to the Lannisters, a fact that surprises me greatly considering that between the distance between Oldtown and Storm's End pales in comparison to the distance between Storm's End and Casterly Rock. It makes me question, if you are allying with them, who else are your allying with. An ally who behinds himself to many is not an ally worth keeping for when it comes the time that you need him the most, he will not show up because he is otherwise already engaged."

"Your offer for an alliance is intriguing Prince Arrac, do not let my words mislead you from that thought." said King Triston. "But before I bind myself to someone else, I must know enough about him to ensure that I do not fall into someone else's trap."

[Oznerol]

"Giving up my daughter's hand in marriage is not something that I am worried about doing Prince Arrac. It is binding myself to someone else when I know so little about them and who there friends may be. That is what worries me." said King Triston in a serious but calm voice.

"You have already informed me of your coming ties to the Lannisters, a fact that surprises me greatly considering that between the distance between Oldtown and Storm's End pales in comparison to the distance between Storm's End and Casterly Rock. It makes me question, if you are allying with them, who else are your allying with. An ally who behinds himself to many is not an ally worth keeping for when it comes the time that you need him the most, he will not show up because he is otherwise already engaged."

"Your offer for an alliance is intriguing Prince Arrac, do not let my words mislead you from that thought." said King Triston. "But before I bind myself to someone else, I must know enough about him to ensure that I do not fall into someone else's trap."

"Many friends my House has, friends I cannot tell your Grace, for it concerns my Realm's inner affairs, something should not mind in such a conversation. But if family and bound by blood we were there would be no veils between our Houses and our friends, my King Triston. We hold no harmful thoughts for you or your vassals, my King of Honeywine"

"Your words are understable, your Grace, but my mouth is shut, as I am but a mere envoy"

[Honors Bastion]

"Many friends my House has, friends I cannot tell your Grace, for it concerns my Realm's inner affairs, something should not mind in such a conversation. But if family and bound by blood we were there would be no veils between our Houses and our friends, my King Triston. We hold no harmful thoughts for you or your vassals, my King of Honeywine"

"Your words are understable, your Grace, but my mouth is shut, as I am but a mere envoy"

"I understand Prince Arrac and your answer is more than satisfactory." said King Triston in a calm manner. He then stood up and steeped off of his throne and approached the Prince and said"I think our business is finished here Prince Arrac. Tell your father that I must decline his proposal for now. I cannot commit in good faith to an alliance that brings so many unknowns with it. You are free to stay here in Oldtown for as long as you wish Prince Arrach and enjoy the hospitality of my House. If I ever decide to change my mind on this matter, I shall my own envoy to Storm's End but in the mean time, I bid you farewell."

[Xion]

A three-decked Galleass flying the colors of House Vespera approaches the port city of Oldtown with two smaller ships as escorts. The lead ship sends a raven to the Hightower requesting permission to dock at Battle Island.

[Honors Bastion]

A three-decked Galleass flying the colors of House Vespera approaches the port city of Oldtown with two smaller ships as escorts. The lead ship sends a raven to the Hightower requesting permission to dock at Battle Island.

A raven is sent in reply granting permission for the three ships to dock at Battle Island. After the three ships are docked and the passengers having disembarked from their ships, they are met by Crown Prince Rolland Hightower and a small honor guard of ten Wardens of the Hightower.

"Welcome to Oldtown men of Dorne. What brings you to my fair city?"

[Honors Bastion]

After a six month absence from the city of Oldtown, the Princes of House Hightower make a triumphant return to their city at the head of the Army of the Honeywine bringing news of the fall of Westmarch and the expansion of the Hightower realm. It was glorious event as the people of Oldtown lined the streets to cheer the return of the victorious soldiers as they paraded trough Oldtown's many streets and alleys ways as the soldiers slowly made their way across Battle Island and the Hightower.

When they finally arrived at the Hightower fortress, they were brought before King Triston Hightower and the Hightower court where Prince Rolland Hightower said "Father, we have returned from the Westmarch and we are happy to tell you that the banner of our House now flies beforeevery holdfast and castle within the Westmarch. House Tarly has bent the knee and the road towards Highgarden is now secure."

"Wonderful Rolland. just wonderful. Our realm is expanded and we are now one step closer to dominating the South of Westeros. How did the Tarlys take it when our armies advanced upon their? I'm assuming they put up some kind of a fight if it took you this long to return to Oldtown." said King Triston with a grand smile on his face.

"Yes father, the Tarlys resisted our annexation. However, in the end, they were powerless to stop us father and our armies easily defeated thier armies in battle on a field before Horn Hill. Let us hope that when we move against Highgarden, the Gardeners won't be as foolish." answered Prince Rolland. He then turned and gave a signal to one of his knights who brought forth a young boy of around the age of ten. "I have brought back with me Lord Tarly eldest son and heir. He will serve as one of my wards and act as a measure to ensure Lord Tarly's continued loyalty to the Hightower crown. This will ensure that we will both control the current ruler of Horn Hill and influence the next ruler that follows him. For Oldtown and the Hightower."

"Excellent Rolland, excellent. With Tarlys heir here, his loyalty is assured. Now go and rest son. Spend some time and relax. Enjoy the company with your wife and bring me a grandson into this world and ensure that House Hightower will continue to endure. Go, do it before the new year comes and you once again lead our armies to expand the Kingdom of the Honeywine and bring more territory under my control."

[Honors Bastion]

"House Vespera offers a marriage? How interesting. Please come with me and I shall take you to my father. He shall be thrilled to hear about your offer." said Prince Rolland who turned around and proceeded to enter the Hightower. The Hightower heir led the Dornish emissaries through the Hightower keep and into the throne room where King Triston was holding court. "Father, emissaries from House Vespera have come to our city. They say that Queen Lucia wises to arrange a marriage between our two Houses. I thought that you would want to speak with them yourself."

"Yes, of course. Bring the emissaries forth. As for the rest of you, you are dismissed." said King Triston. Slowly the throne room emptied of non-essential Hightower nobility and knights, leaving King Triston, the crown Prince, and the three Dornish emissaries alone. Before he spoke, King Triston stepped off his throne and moved to the eye level of the Dornish emissaries as a sign of respect. "Now that we have soe privacy, I welcome you to Oldtown and the Hightower ambassadors of House Vespera and I hereby invoke our ancient customs of the guest rights and give you freely the hospitality of my House. Now tell me, what does Queen Lucia wish to offer?"

[Xion]

Ephraim bows. "My sister wishes to offer one of her children in a marriage with House Hightower. I believe she intended Prince Luceon, who is of sixteen years of age to marry your daughter Carolei, as her offer. But if this offer is not desirable to you, your grace, perhaps a different agreement can be arranged." Luceon makes his way over to his uncle, while Emphyria is observing her new surroundings. "The young man next to me is Prince Luceon, your grace. The young woman observing your court is his older twin, Crown Princess Emphyria."