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    Default Grimston: Castle of Greyshield- Seat of House Grimm

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    Grimston was once taken and held by the Ironborn as a base to raid the Reach. This Castle has been the base of House Grimm's reformation of the Shield Islands as the house has made hard men of them. The sailors of the Shield Islands, once called the Misty Islands, are among the toughest in the Reach even if their numbers are not as great as those of the Arbor. Lord Alester has done his best to bring his House to prominence and with marriages to House Tyrell it seems as if his House and influence is on the rise. The Shield islands will be a powerhouse in defense of the shores of the Reach.

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    THE GRIMM FAMILY
    Lord Alester Grimm
    Lord Alester Grimm
    Age: 58

    Alester Grimm was one of 3 sons. He grew up hearing the tales of the Ironborn taking Grimston and using it as a fortress against their own people. Such tales disgusted him, he loathed thinking of his people ever being so weak. His father built a different philosophy than ever before adopted by those of the Reach. One of strength and steel. The Reachmen were commonly thought of as colorful and very few as real warriors but the men of the Shield were far rougher around the edges. Their mindset was adopted to match, as well as they could, the Ironborn. Lord Alester Grimm embodied the philosophy and drilled it into his children. All 8 of them.
    (with crown)
    +2 Survival, +3 Counterspy +3 Spymaster +2 wealth +2 Naval Battles

    Heir Uthor Grimm
    Uthor Grimm
    Age: 37
    Uthor Grimm is the oldest of Alester Grimms brood. He was raised to rule and he has a capable body for war and a sound mind for it as well. He is less of a bureaucrat than his barely younger sibling but his father has deemed it acceptable. He is even keeled and rational but has a rage to him as well.
    (Center w/ Shield)
    +3 duel +3 Naval Battle +1 Logistician +1 Scout +1 Wealth


    Lyonel Grimm
    Lyonel Grimm
    Age: 37
    Uthor's younger brother by 4 minutes though it is not a 4 minutes his father has ever let him forget. Some would argue he had it harder than Uthor growing up. He had the same sword lessons but when they were over Lyonel was sent to study and listen to politics. When Uthor got in trouble as a child, Lyonel got whipped as well so that Uthor may remember that as Lord his actions will have consequences for others. He is the more well known around the Reach for his diplomatic missions.
    (Crouched in back)
    +2 Duel +2 Survival +2 Assassin +3 Naval Battle


    Olenna Tyrell nee Grimm
    Olenna Tyrell ne้ Grimm
    Age: 32
    Third born of Alester's first marriage, Olenna was Alester's princess. That did not however, stop him from being nearly as harsh on her as her brothers. She loves her family without question and is fiercely devoted. She is truly a shield maiden.
    (First woman on the left)


    Belial Grimm
    Belial Grimm
    Age: 31
    Youngest son of Alester's first wife. He shut down after his mothers death, so much so that even after the beatings his father thought he would be a mute forevermore. That proved not to be the case as his step mother and he got along well and opened him up some. Still, Belial does not speak much, wields a well weighted broadsword, and lets it speak for him. He is not reckless or easily angered but his rage when stirred cannot be tempered.
    (Bald, third from the right)
    +2 Duel +2 Naval Battle +2 Battle +1 Survival



    Azazel Grimm
    Azazel Grimm
    Age: 30
    A legitimized bastard son conceived in the short period between Alester's wives, Azazel is unhinged. He is tough as nails but somewhere in his youth he seemed to lose a bit of himself, the part that kept him decent. He actively looks for fights and gives no quarter. His brothers try to leash him but it seldom works. The only person that he listens to more oft than not is his younger brother Uriel. He loves his family but just can't help himself more oft than not.
    (On the boat)
    +2 Duel +2 Naval Battle +2 Capture +1 Assassin


    Uriel Grimm
    Uriel Grimm
    Age: 28
    Uriel has had no worries growing up. The hard way he was raised seemed to fit him better than even Uthor. He is well known around the shield islands and loved by sailors and women alike. He is loud and obnoxious and tends to get carried away since he is a good fighter. Despite this he still holds a place in his fathers heart because he is quick of wit and wins most of the fights he gets himself into.
    (Second from the right)
    +1 Battle +2 Naval Battle +2 Duel +2 Survival +1 Charisma


    Desmera Grimm
    Desmera Grimm
    Age: 25
    A beautiful woman with eyes of stone she considers her family to be her everything. Her and her younger sister are near inseparable and neither one was raised as harshly as the others. Deep down Desmera wants to wed and be happy but she exudes a toughness that she thinks her father needs to see.
    (Second woman from the left)


    Lea Grimm
    Lea Grimm
    Age: 22
    Lea Grimm
    Nondescript, homely but charming, cunning, and without fear.
    (Woman on the right)



    Greyshield Levy, Land and Naval
    Land Levy: 2,750 points total
    750 Light Infantry
    500 Archers
    750 pts 333 men: polearms
    750 pts 250 men: Elite infantry
    Bonus 600 due to Fruit trade: 300 men: Light Cavalry

    (U- 5,000) 5x Light infantry----- 300 pts, 300 men x5
    (U-3,400) 2x Heavy Infantry-----600 pts, 300 men x2
    (U-6,000) 4x Pole armes------450 pts, 300 men x4
    (U-3,000) 2x Crossbowmen----300 pts, 300 men x2
    (U-24,000) 8x Elite Cavalry---- 700 pts, 200 men x8


    Naval Levy: 1,500

    Last edited by Zeus Almighty; July 02, 2015 at 07:55 PM.

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    Default Re: Grimston: Castle of Greyshield- Seat of House Grimm

    Trade was secured with house Umber for Furs. Confirmation arrived via raven.

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    Default Re: Grimston: Castle of Greyshield- Seat of House Grimm

    A raven arrives from King's Landing bearing the mark of the King. Aegon, the Second of His Name, offers the post of Master of Ships to House Grimm if they can convince the Tyrells to side with the Iron Throne than aiding his sister. Otherwise, if they will not join him, ensure the Tyrell's neutrality.
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    Default Re: Grimston: Castle of Greyshield- Seat of House Grimm

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

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    Default Re: Grimston: Castle of Greyshield- Seat of House Grimm

    A raven arrives bearing the sigil of Tyrell. Within is a request for trade between Grimm and Leo Tyrell, Master of Horse and Lord-Regent of Bardshome.

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    Default Re: Grimston: Castle of Greyshield- Seat of House Grimm

    OOC: ATM we'll just say that the armies have all been stood down.

    A letter arrives, requesting an audience with the Grimm family at Highgarden.

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