Oldtown, Seat of House Hightower (Dance Restart)

[Honors Bastion]

The City of Oldtown and the Hightower, the Seat of House Hightower

Description of Oldtown with Map

The city of Oldtown is the second largest city in Westeros, second only in size and in wealth to Westeros’ capital city of King’s Landing. However, unlike King’s Landing, Oldtown is not affected by the squalor and filth of the capital city and Oldtown does not have vast areas devoted to the poor like the Flea Bottom. The city is filled with a myriad of winding alleys and passages ways of the many different buildings, homes, and apartments of its inhabitants. The city is ruled by House Hightower, the most influential and powerful family amongst all of the Reach’s lords. The city sits upon the mouth of the Honeywine River and is actually split into two sections by the river, with the large Aegon’s Crossing Bridge connecting the halves together, with a smaller bridge to the North.The Honeywine River gives the city of Oldtown an inexhaustible source of fresh water, allowing Oldtown and its surrounding countryside to prosper. The city’s location at the mouth of the Honeywine River gives Oldtown a magnificent harbor that is one of the busiest, if not the busiest harbors in all of Westeros. The harbor is quite large with many wharves on both sides of the Honeywine. The harbor is protected by a great chain that can be raised and lowered to allow access into the harbor. Any ships that try to pass through the chain would be shattered and their hulls broken. It serves as a viable defense mechanism for the city. Between the two harbors is a very large island. Dubbed Battle Island, and on it is the largest building in all of Westeros at 800 feet tall, the Hightower, the ancient lighthouse and fortified keep of the ruling House. Situated on its own island, the Hightower is quite secure and there is only one way on or off the island through the great bridge connecting to it, though there is a small dockyard where many Hightower warships rest. To the North of Aegon’s Crossing Bridge, there are a series of islands that together make up the Citadel, which is home to the Maesters, the keepers of knowledge and learning in Westeros. There are bridges which give access to the Citadel and they are protected and fortified. Petirioners who wish to see the maesters can only enter through the main bridge on the Eastern side. Oldtown was once the home to the Faith of the Seven and as such, the city is filled with dozens of shrines, septs, and other religious structures.(See Map) the most important Sept, the Starry Sept, was the former home of the Seven Faiths. The city of Oldtown even houses a small shrine to the Essosi Red God R’hllor near the city’s Merchant Square, which serves the religious needs of the many sailors from Essos. Oldtown is protected by strong walls and stout towers and the city has large force of City Watchmen to aid in its defense. Throughout the city, the barracks of the City Watch highlight the security of the city. In the Northern section of Western half of Oldtown lays the Hightower Military Complex which houses the military forces of House Hightower.

House Hightower Characters

Hightower Biography House Hightower is one of the most ancient noble families in all of Westeros, descending from the First Men who ruled the area that would become the city of Oldtown as petty Kings during the Dawn of Days. When the Andals invaded Westeros, the Hightowers shrewdly allied with the newcomers, allowing them to keep their influence, strength and power in what would become the Kingdom of the Reach. As the years passed, the Hightower’s influence and power grew and they slowly became one of the most powerful Houses in all of Westeros. When the Targaryens invaded and the Kingdom of the Reach was destroyed beneath the dragon’s flame, the Hightowers were nowhere to be seen, having refused to join the battle agains the Targaryens. They wisely held their forces out of the war, behind the mighty walls of Oldtown and under the guidance of the voice of the Seven, the High Septon himself, the Hightowers opened the gates of their city to Aegon the Conqueror and spared their city from a gruesome fate, allowing to Oldtown to continue to grow and thrive. The members of House Hightower rule over the second largest city in all of Westeros and one of its largest and wealthiest of ports, the city of Oldtown. The Hightowers are one of the wealthiest families in all of Westeros, second only to the Lord Paramount of the land of gold, the Lannisters. Members of this House are known for their loyalty and stalwartness as well as their caution and temperance. The Hightowers are devout worshippers of Faith of the Seven and have built many Great Septs in their city to show their dedication to the Seven Faiths. The Hightowers are the patrons of the great Citadel, home of wise and learned Maesters. After 100 years or so after Aegon's Landing, the Hightowers have become political powerhouses in the capital of King's Landing having claimed both the position of Hand of the King but also the position of Queen of Westeros as well, leading House Hightower into a potential conflict with the current heir tot he throne, Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen. Trouble is brewing in Westeros as the aged King Viserys' time is almost at an end and a fight for the crown of Westeros nearing with House Hightower at the center of it all. Hightower Family Tree Bolded Names: Lord Italic names: Heir Blue Names: Mains Red Names: Deceased Lord Banfred Hightower – Lord of Oldtown, High Lord of the Honeywine. Born 33 Al. Died 89 AL. His son, Lord Godric Hightower – Lord of Oldtown, High Lord of the Honeywine. Born 62 AL. Died 127 AL. His wife, Lady Rhae of Myr – Lady of Oldtown. Born 64 AL. Died 128 AL. His son, Lord Tristian Hightower – Heir to the Oldtown, Twin to Tristifer, Born 89 AL His wife, Lady Serra Hightower (nee Redwyne) –Born, daughter of Lord Redwyne His son, Baelor Hightower – Heir to Oldtwon. Born 109 AL. His wife, Lady Emilia Hightower (nee Ashford) His son, Ser Edmyn Hightower – Born 113 AL. His daughter, Liane Hightower – Born 114 AL. His daughter, Elia Hightower – Born 117 AL. His son, Lucias Hightower - Born 118 AL. His son, Ser Tristifer Hightower – Twin to Tristian, Born 89 AL. Died 129 AL. His son, Ser Halys Hightower - Born 105 AL. His son, Ser Otto Hightower – Hand of the King, Born 65 AL. Died 129 AL. His daughter, Queen Alicent Hightower – Queen of Westeros. Born 88 AL. His son,Steffon Hightower – Born 86 AL. Died 129 AL. His son, Quentyn Hightower - Born 92 AL. Main Characters Lord Tristian Hightower Age: Born 89 AL (40 at RPs start) Titles/Rank: High Lord of the Honeywine, Voice of Oldtown, Lord of the Port, Lord of the Hightower, Defender of the Citadel, Beacon of the South Possessions: None Traits: +3 Survival, +3 Wealth, +2 Counterspy, +2 Duel, +1 Charisma (Regional Bonus) Marital Status: Yes Bio: Born the elder of the two twin sons of Lord Godric Hightower, Lord Tristian Hightower is the Lord of Oldtown and wielder of the sword Vigilance. He is renown in Westeros for his very conservative nature and his devout belief in the Faith of the Seven. Under his rule, Oldtown has continued to prosper and became one of the crown jewels of Westeros. Lord Tristian has smooth golden hair that has slowly started turning slowly but surely turning silvery gray in some areas. He is a competent swordsmen who is known to use Valyrian steel sword with great skill. Now, with a conflict nearing and Oldtown and House Hightower surely to be at the very center of it, it is not Lord Tristian’s job to lead his House to glory and more importantly to their continued survival. A Hightower does not join something that he does not believe that he cannot win and will smartly bow out if he sees defeat on the horizon. Ser Baelor Hightower Age: Born 109 AL (20 at game’s start) Titles/Rank: Heir to Oldtown Possessions: None Traits: +2 Survival, +1 Battles, +1 Charisma (1 from Regional Bonus), +1 Duels, +2 Wealth Marital Status: Yes Bio: Ser Baelor Hightower is the eldest son of Lord Tristian Hightower and the current heir to Oldtown. He is an intelligent young man with blonde hair and deep blue eyes that he inherited from his father. Groomed to be the next Lord of Westeros’ most powerful of cities, it is the job of Ser Baelor to uphold his family legacy. He is unsure of whether or not he is up to task but he is damn sure going to do his best despite his hesitations. Ser Halys Hightower Age: Born 105 AL (24 at game’s start) Titles/Rank: Admiral of Oldtown Possessions: None Traits: +2 Survival, +2 Naval Battles, +2 Charisma (1 from Regional Bonus), +1 Wealth Marital Status: Yes Bio: Ser Halys Hightower is the only son of Ser Tristifer Hightower. Unlike his father, Tristifer has found a love for the sea and everything that is found in it, having inherited the love from his aunt, a Redwyne. At such a young age, he has been named as Odltown’s admiral for this love and who whatever he can to dutifully serve his ancient House. Ser Quentyn Hightower Age: Born 92 AL (37 at game’s start) Titles/Rank: Marshal of Oldtown Possessions: None Traits: +3 Survival, +3 Battles, +2 Charisma (1 from Regional Bonus), +2 Duels Marital Status: Yes Bio: Ser Quentyn Hightower was the second son of Ser Otto Hightower. He did not share his father’s ambitions and was therefore exiled by his father for refusing to comply with his demands. As he few options left available for him due to his father’s machinations, Banfred left for Essos to pursue a career as a sellsword under the name Quellon Flowers. Eventually, he found employment among the Myrish and that was where he was found by his uncle Lord Tristian Hightower who requested that he return to Oldtown to serve his family once more. Having learned of what was about to happen in Westeros and how the legacy of the Hightower was at stake, Banfred hesitantly accepted the request. Now, he returns to a Hightower that has suffered great tragedy and despair and now he must take his place to help rebuild the Hightower’s glory once more. Ser Edmyn Hightower Age: Born 113 AL (16 at game’s start) Titles/Rank: Commander of the Oldtown City Watch Possessions: None Traits: +2 Survival, +1 Battles, +1 Charisma (Regional Bonus), +1 Counterspy, +1 Wealth Marital Status: Yes Bio: Ser Edmyn Hightower is the second son of Lord Tristian Hightower. A young man who was noly recently knight, Edmyn served as his brother Baelor’s second in command in the center in the Battle of Darkdell where he fought bravely having brought down three Tarly Knights during the battle. While his actinos were valiant, they proved fruitless in preventing a Hightower defeat and he retreated with his brother back to the safety of Oldtown to plan their move, leaving the young man to ponder his future after this bitter defeat. Hightower Auxes Lady Serra Hightower (nee Redwyne) Born: 243 AL Bio: She is the wife of Lord Rolland Hightower and the sister of the current Lord Redwyne. Lady Emilia Hightower (nee Ashford) Born: 243 AL Bio: She is the wife of Ser Baelor Hightower and the daughter of Lord Ashford Ser Edmyn Hightower Born: 113 AL Bio: He is the second son of Lord Tristian Hightower. He is currently being tutored by the Seneschal of Citadel himself as a favor to Lord Hightower. Lady Liane Hightower Born: 114 AL Bio: She is the eldest daughter of Lord Tristian Hightower Lady Elia Hightower Born: Born 117 AL Bio: She is the youngest daughter of Lord Tristian. Hightower Retainers and Household (Auxes) Ser Garth Costayne: He is the uncle of the Lord of Three Towers and the current Commander of Lord Hightowers Household Guard. Born 92 AL Ser Imry Flowers: He is the Spymaster for Lord Tristian, commanding the vast spy network that keeps Lord Alesander informed about everything that happens within his city. Born 100 AL Maester Perwyn: He is the personal Maester of House Hightower and he is the current direct liaison between the Hightower and the Archmaesters of the Citadel. It is through him that Lord Tristian wields his influence in the Maester’s Court. Born 89 AL. Note: The family is mostly complete but I may decide to add another son or daughter somewhere. The most updated list will be in my homethread.

Retinues Hired

None

Small Council of Oldtown

Head of the Council: WIP Lord Marshal: WIP Lord Admiral: WIP Lord Commander of the Oldtown City Watch: Ser Tytos Cuy Lord Castellan of Oldtown: Ser Jory Mullendore Lord Commander of the Household Guard: Ser Denys Osgrey Master of Coin: Ser Godric Hightower Master of Whispers: Ser Raymond Flowers Maester Representative: Maester Edwyle

Oldtown Regional Bonuses

The City Watch of Oldtown: The city is defended and policed by a force of 2500 men (divided into 1,500 Light Infantry, 500 Heavy Infantry and 500 Archers), 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 its 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. +600 Land Levy, +1 to any rolls to convince an AI character to do something (Includes calling your vassals to war) (Own Resource) Perfumes. +2 to any rolls to convince an AI character to do something (Includes calling your vassals to war) Armour. -15% Professional Infantry Hire Cost, -10% Professional Infantry Upkeep Cost, -10% to purchasing weapons and armor Myrish Crossbows and Myrish Eyes Restricted (Merchant Trade Route)

Oldtown Building Upgrades

Hightower Vault: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showt...joy-Rebellion) Market Square: +10% income Merchant's Square: +10% province income Trade Hub: Allows owners of the province to gain an additional trade route. ------------------------------------------------ Dockyard: +500 naval points, +10% income Large Dockyard: +750 naval points, 5% cheaper naval mercs, +5% income Major Dockyard: +1,000 naval points, 10% cheaper naval mercs, +5% income ------------------------------------------------ Militia Armoury: +250 Land Levy Points Town Watch: +250 Land Levy Points, 5% cheaper professional troop hire. Barracks: +500 Land Levy Points, 10% cheaper professional troop hire. ------------------------------------------------ Wall Reinforcements: +1 Siege Defence rolls Citadel Towers: +1 Siege Defence rolls Holdfast: +1 Siege Defence rolls. Holdfast acts as a second castle within the first, which has the basic +siege bonus plus the Tier I and Tier II bonuses. Will survive a 6 month (3.5 day) siege from when the outer castle falls. ------------------------------------ Mounted Light Ballistae: Increases dragon death chances by +1, in siege battles, increases defender archery rolls by +1 Mounted Medium Ballistae: Increases dragon death chances by +2, in siege battles, increases defender archery rolls by +2 ------------------------------------------------ Keep Expansions Placeholder ------------------------------------------------ City Watch Quarters: 400 Light Infantry permanently stationed in your home territory. Cannot be moved elsewhere. City Watch Barracks: 200 Archers permanently stationed in your home territory. Cannot be moved elsewhere. City Watch Fortifications: +2 to detection rolls against enemy armies entering your home territory. 100 Heavy Infantry permanently stationed in your home territory. Cannot be moved elsewhere. ------------------------------------------------ Whisper House: -2 on Spying and Assassination rolls in this province when conducted by enemies, +2 when conducted by province owner

Current Edicts

None

House Hightower Military

Oldtown City Watch: 2,500 Men 500 Oldtown City Watch Men at Arms (500 from regional bonuses) 500 Oldtown City Watch Bowmen (500 from regional bonuses) 1,500 Oldtown City Watchmen (1,500 from regional bonuses) Oldtown Land Levy Raised Basic Levy: 7,500 Points Levy Modifiers: 3,100 Points Trade Resources: 600 points 1,000 from buildings 1,500 from Militia Edict Total Levies: 7,400 men, 10,600 Points 1,500 Heavy Infantry 1,500 Light Infantry 1,400 Polearm Infantry 1,500 Archers 1,000 Light Cavalry 500 Heavy Cavalry Hightower Professional Soldiers None Hightower Naval Forces Raised Basic Naval Levies: 1,500 Points Ships Additional Naval Levy Points: WIP WIP Levy Warships: WIP Professional Warships: Total Warships:

House Hightower Vassal Information

House Costayne of Three Towers: Lord Phillip Costayne House Beesbury of Honeyholt: Lord Leobald Beesbury House Mullendore of the Uplands: Lord Imry Mullendore House Bulwer of Blackcrown: Lord Bryce Bulwer House Cuy of Sunflower Hall: Lord Ormun Cuy House Blackbar of Bandallon: Lord Meryn Blackbar Vassal Levies for Three Towers, Uplands, and Bandalon (1,500 Points) 150 Heavy Infantry 375 Light Infantry 200 Polearm Infantry 225 Archers 150 Light Cavalry 50 Heavy Cavalry Total: 1,150 men Vassal Levies for Sunhouse, Blackcrown, and Honeyholt (500 Points) 50 Heavy Infantry 125 Light Infantry 66 Polearm Infantry 75 Archers 60 Light Cavalry 17 Heavy Cavalry Total: 383 men Total Vassal Forces: 2,703 Heavy Infantry 6,750 Light Infantry 3,606 Polearm Infantry 4,050 Archers 2,730 Light Cavalry 885 Heavy Cavalry Naval Forces - 4 Coastal Provinces (Bandallon, Blackcrown, Three Towers, and Sun Flower Hall (Sun House)) Total Warships per Province: 51 ships, 1,500 points 23 Levy Ships (230 points) 15 Dromonds (450 points) 8 Heavy Galleys (400 points) 4 Reachmen War Galley (320 points) 1 Grand Warships (100 points) Total Vassal Fleet: 204 ships, 6,000 points 92 Levy Ships (920 points) 60 Dromonds (1,800 points) 32 Heavy Galleys (1,600 points) 16 Reachmen War Galleys (1,280 points) 4 Grand Warships (400 points)

[Oznerol]

Lady Elinor Stokeworth, sister to Lord Harry Stokeworth arrives in a ship from King's Landing. After exploring the city for a few hours she arrives, with two sworn swords, to the gates of the Hightower. She humbly requests an audience with the Voice of Oldtown, Lord Hightower. She had carefully dressed herself for the ocasion, wearing a woollen gown, green as summer leaves, lined with soft ermine and graced by a delicate filigree of golden thread. She wore her hair in braids, dark as coal. Her bright, blue eyes look at everything with excitement; Oldtown was even beyond her imagination.

[Honors Bastion]

Lady Elinor is granted an audience with Lord Tristian and she is brought before him on Hightower's third level on a balcony overlooking main bridge from Battle Island leading towards the Starry Sept. There he is relaxing and enjoying a beautiful mild summer day. "Lady Elinor of Stokeworth is it? Welcome to my beloved Oldtown and the Hightower. Please sit and what I can do for you today?"

[Oznerol]

Lady Elinor is granted an audience with Lord Tristian and she is brought before him on Hightower's third level on a balcony overlooking main bridge from Battle Island leading towards the Starry Sept. There he is relaxing and enjoying a beautiful mild summer day. "Lady Elinor of Stokeworth is it? Welcome to my beloved Oldtown and the Hightower. Please sit and what I can do for you today?"

Lady Elinor bows humbly before Hightower.

"Oldtown's wonders are beyond my grasp, my Lord Hightower. I thank you for your hospitality and warm welcome, Lord Tristan"

She sits. Her gaze is filled with amazement as she looks the wondrous sights.

"I came to the Queen of Cities looking for trade, Lord Hightower. We are loyal vassals of His Grace and his son and heir, Prince Aegon, your kinsman. And starting a trade lane between us would be greatly benefitial for the standing of my family in the Crownlands"

[Trot]

Daeron goes to find his mentor deeply troubled by the news of his fathers death.

ooc you never told me who Daeron was squiring for in Oldtown

[Honors Bastion]

Lady Elinor bows humbly before Hightower.

"Oldtown's wonders are beyond my grasp, my Lord Hightower. I thank you for your hospitality and warm welcome, Lord Tristan"

She sits. Her gaze is filled with amazement as she looks the wondrous sights.

"I came to the Queen of Cities looking for trade, Lord Hightower. We are loyal vassals of His Grace and his son and heir, Prince Aegon, your kinsman. And starting a trade lane between us would be greatly benefitial for the standing of my family in the Crownlands"

"I shall happily accept your proposal Lady Elinor. Your Crownlander wares fetch a high price in Essos and I can agree that it would be greatly beneficial for the both of our Houses." replied Lord Tristian with a grand smile. "Is there anything else that I can do for you?"

Daeron goes to find his mentor deeply troubled by the news of his fathers death.

ooc you never told me who Daeron was squiring for in Oldtown

OOC: Sorry, I only had my character list ready yesterday. His mentor would be Ser Tristifer Hightower, marshal of Oldtown.

Daeron finds Ser Tristifer Hightower, Lord Hightower's twin brother, outside in the courtyard of one of the outer fortifications of the Hightower drilling some of Oldtown's City Watchmen.

[Oznerol]

"I shall happily accept your proposal Lady Elinor. Your Crownlander wares fetch a high price in Essos and I can agree that it would be greatly beneficial for the both of our Houses." replied Lord Tristian with a grand smile. "Is there anything else that I can do for you?"

"A pleasure for me to hear those words, Lord Hightower. You are too kind"

She blushed. It seems it was something usual for the young Stokeworths.

"I'd... I'd like to visit Oldtown's wonders, Lord Hightower. I have but glanced its beauties, and I'm sure there's more waiting under the surface"

She smiled again. Somewhat excited and nervous.

[Honors Bastion]

Daeron had a worried frown on his face as he climbed on top of the parapet next to his mentor Tristifer. "His is it true?" He asks his voice wavering uncertainly. It was clear the young boy was trying to be strong, but the new of his fathers death was hitting him hard. He did not realize how little time he would have to morn however.

"It is. King Viserys, First of his name has been taken by the Stranger." replied Ser Tristifer sympathetically. "Now, we await news from the capital about our next movements. Your brother has been crowned King from my reports and we are awaiting word on Rhaenyra's actions. For now, prepare for the worst. War may be coming."

"A pleasure for me to hear those words, Lord Hightower. You are too kind"

She blushed. It seems it was something usual for the young Stokeworths.

"I'd... I'd like to visit Oldtown's wonders, Lord Hightower. I have but glanced its beauties, and I'm sure there's more waiting under the surface"

She smiled again. Somewhat excited and nervous.

"Oh my lady, you have not even seen everything that the surface has to offer, let alone what lies beneath it." said Lord Hightower "Oldtown from down here is nothing compared to Oldtown from the pinnacle of the Hightower, four stories or over 150 ft above."

[Oznerol]

"Oh my lady, you have not even seen everything that the surface has to offer, let alone what lies beneath it." said Lord Hightower "Oldtown from down here is nothing compared to Oldtown from the pinnacle of the Hightower, four stories or over 150 ft above."

"150 feet? Mother and Maid! It's an incredible height! And its made by man, it isn't odd that was listed as one of the wonders in the known world. It's breathtaking even from the outside, and I cannot imagine how impressive will be watching the world unfolding before your eyes at its top"

Lady Stokeworth was clearly amazed. Everything had impressed her: the city, the Hightower, the people, the walls, the harbor and Hightower himself. She could barely remember how old and noble was his family.

[Trot]

"It is. King Viserys, First of his name has been taken by the Stranger." replied Ser Tristifer sympathetically. "Now, we await news from the capital about our next movements. Your brother has been crowned King from my reports and we are awaiting word on Rhaenyra's actions. For now, prepare for the worst. War may be coming."

Daeron nods somberly if his brother had crowned himself then it would mean war.
"Ser," Daeron begins hesitantly "How long do you think we have?"

[Trot]

Daeron had a worried frown on his face as he climbed on top of the parapet next to his mentor Tristifer. "His is it true?" He asks his voice wavering uncertainly. It was clear the young boy was trying to be strong, but the new of his fathers death was hitting him hard. He did not realize how little time he would have to morn however.

[Iron Aquilifer]

OOC: just for my own sake, please clarify if you will be attending or not sorry for any inconvenience

[Honors Bastion]

Back to a moment in time when the news of the death of Viserys I Targaryen was announced across the realm. The men of House Hightower and their advisers sat around a large table as a letter from the capital was being read aloud to them. Besides these men of power stood watch a few dozen of Oldtown's finest City Watchmen, have been brought here as encouragement by their commander.

Nephew,

As you may know, King Viserys I Targaryen has been taken by the Stranger and your cousin has persuaded his grace Prince Aegon to take the throne of Westeros. I now call upon you to raise your banners as both the Hand of the King and the patriarch of House Hightower to defend your nephew's claim.

Signed,

Ser Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King.

"There you have it Lord Tristian. My father, the Hand of the King bids you to raise your levies. What is your decision or shall I have to make it for you?" asked Ser Steffon Hightower in a menacing tone. "Or rather, do my Watchmen have to persuade you."

"Why would you need to Steffon. I am honor bound to answer our Hands call." said Lord Tristian Hightower stoically. "Or do you doubt that I will disobey your father's command?"

"You might want to watch your tongue their Tristian. You may be the current Lord but remember who really controls Oldtown, my loyal Watchmen." said Steffon "I bet your wish that your foolish father choose someone else to command the City Watch instead of me. Your gutless father, who only by merit of age succeeded to the Lordship in my father's stead. Sign the orders if you will."

"There, you have your wish Steffon." replied Lord Tristian before handing him the musters orders before Steffon and his men quickly left, satisfied with this act of compliance.

After waiting a few minutes to ensure that the Commander's men were here no more, Ser Baelor Hightower said "Father, are you really going to support this order. It should be your decision to march to war, not Steffon's or uncle Otto's. I cannot believe that deceitful snake has control over us all. Damn him and his Watch."

"We are bound by blood to fight with our kin Baelor. But do not worry son." Lord Tristian replied nonchalantly. "Steffon only has control while Otto remains the hand. Once he is gone, Steffon has no power and as long as I control our House's wealth, his loyal watchmen will not be so loyal at all. For now, let us bide our time and see what happens. I am off to Myr to seal an agreement with them. Their crossbowmen will be needed when the time comes. While I am away, I will trust that you will lead the city while Tristifer and Steffon lead our armies to war. And that is why, Vigilance shall be yours."

[Jokern]

A couple of guards enter Lord Hightower's solar, informing him that a spy was caught trying to infiltrate the Hightower. He is currently locked away in the dungeon, waiting for further interrogation.

[Trot]

Bloid at Storms End, but Baratheon had declared for his brother. "who died?" He asks quietly.

[Honors Bastion]

"Joffrey Velayron. Rhaenyra's third son." said Tristifer sullenly. "He and Tyraxes fought Vhagar and Aemond. They had no chance."

[Gandalfus]

The looming figure of a dragon could be seen gliding into Oldtown. The looming shadow covered a large portion of the city, but fortunately Vhagar was not here to visit fire and blood. Circling the Hightower a few times, the dragon eventually landed. Aemond dismounted and raised his hands to show he was no enemy, before requesting to see Lord Hightower along with his brother.

[Honors Bastion]

Ser Tristifer Hightower came out to meet the Prince "Prince Aemond, my apologies, but Lord Hightower is still in Essos treating with the Myrish. I am am acting Lord in his stead. Why have you come, surely your brother needs you and your dragon near the capital, not here in the deepest regions of the Reach."

In addition to Ser Tristifer, Prince Daeron was also present alnog with Ser Steffon Hightower, the son of the Hand of the Knig, and the young Baelor Hightower, heir to Oldtown.

[Gandalfus]

Aemond merely shrugged at Hightower's comment, patting Vhagar on the nose before walking forward to speak with him. The Dragon lay down, content, but watchful

I question the wisdom of it myself, kinsman. He said, with a slight smile. But the King sent me here, and this here I went. I am here to organise a marriage to a Reachlord for Daeron, although my brother wants me to take him back to the Capitol. He paused for a moment, digesting his own words, before his brows furrowed slightly. I see little sense in going back and forth between the Reach and Kings Landing, so I shall instead take counsel with you here.

[Trot]

Daeron looks at his elder brother confused.
"Aegon wants me back at the capital?" He asks confused. "But would I not be more useful here? Tesserion will be needed to help clear the Reach of rebels."