Maidenpool, seat of House Mooton

[Alexandrine]

House Mooton

"Wisdom and Strength"

House Mooton is an ancient house within the Riverlands. They ruled as kings in the days of the First Men. They are a rich, powerful and influential house in Westeros. Serving their kings loyally and usually remain very close to them. Unique within the Riverlands, and perhaps in the rest of Westeros too, despite being minor lords, they can field as many soldiers as most high lords and certainly are richer then most of them. These facts makes them unwilling and uneasy vassals to their liege lords of Darry. The Mootons believe that not the Darry's but the Mootons have the oldest rights on the Bay of Crabs.

The Mootons were petty kings in the days of the First Men. Maidenpool historically failed to conquer Crackclaw Point. The Storm King Monfryd the Mighty defeated a Mooton king and conquered Maidenpool prior to the Andal invasion. King Florian the Brave was killed by Andals in the Fall of Maidenpool. The Mootons of Maidenpool were within the domains of Kings Benedict I Justman and King Torrence Teague, although the riverlands eventually passed first to the Storm Kings under King Arlan III Durrandon and then to House Hoare under King Harwyn Hardhand.

During the War of Conquest Lord Mooton joined Lord Darklyn in opposing Aegon the Conqueror, but both were slain fighting against Aegon's dragons and Orys Baratheon. Lord Mooton's brother, Jon Mooton, then yielded to Aegon. Jon supported the Targaryens in the Field of Fire, slaying men who tried to escape the dragons.

Characters

Lord Walys Mooton Lord Walys Mooton inherited his power from his grandfather, Lord Larys Mooton. His parents had died when he and his siblings were still relatively young in a wheelhouse robbery that went wrong on their way to Kings Landing. This accident drew Walys and his three surviving siblings close in life. They bounded stronger in their grief and sought support with each other for the rest of their lives. Before becoming a lord, Walys was a ward to lord Tully and later squired for his Darklyn kin at Duskendale. He is a rational man, a man of actions. Ser Manfryd Mooton Ser Manfred Mooton is the second son of the family. After his father died he relied heavily for support on his older brother. He would always be thankful for that. He acted as a page and squire for lord Eustace Thorne of Attadale. He is more calm then his brother and acts as his best advisor. He is a trained tourney knight, but never fought a battle. Lady Alys Mooton After two boys, her lord Father and mother became the parents to a daughter for the first time. Lady Alys was born. She is a slender young woman with brown hair and brown eyes. After her parents had died, she took up the role of a mother towards her younger sister Denyse. She loves music and plays the harp. Lady Denyse Mooton Lady Denyse is the youngest of the Mooton children. She is the baby of the family and greatly pampered. She is a spoiled young woman. Like all her siblings, she has brown hair and brown eyes. She is very busty. She loves dancing and is seen as the more irresponsible of the two sisters.

Family tree

Family Tree: -Lord Larys Mooton of Maidenpool -his wife, Lady Patrice of house Strong --Ser Myles Mooton --His wife, Lady Lythene of house Darklyn ---Lord Walys Mooton of Maidenpool ---Ser Manfryd Mooton ---Lady Alys Mooton ---Lady Denyse Mooton --Ser Tytos Mooton ---Septon Gareth Rivers ---ser Tommen Rivers --His wife, Lady Alysanne of house Frey ---Mariah Mooton ---Edwyn Mooton --Lady Danella Mooton Her husband; Lord Mallister

Maidenpool is a town in the riverlands situated along the southern shore of the Bay of Crabs. It is the seat of House Mooton. The castle at Maidenpool sits on a hill, and the town is walled. East of Maidenpool are hills.There are two roads leading to King's Landing from Maidenpool, one a faster road which goes through Duskendale and the other which travels along the coast. Maidenpool has a busy harbor and pink stone walls. Fisherfolk northwest of Maidenpool fish the waters in leather coracles, while others collect clams. The town has a tavern called the Stinking Goose and numerous inns, including one near the Fool's Gate. It also has a tower called Jonquil's Tower.
The town takes its name from the pool where the legendary Florian the Fool first spied Jonquil bathing with her sisters.

Lordship

Regional Bonus ​Busy Harbor: As an important port for the Riverlands, Maidenpool is granted +1 trade route. A Legacy of Influence: Maidenpool has been a notrious location for many important events throughout Westeros' history, granting it's owner +1 charisma. ​Income: 60,000 Golden Dragons a year Trades in Grain Trade partners: 1. House Belmore of Strongsong for Stone 2. House Lannister of Lannisport for Gold 3. House Tully of Riverrun for Grain Buildings: Trier 1: Militia Armoury: +250 Land Levy Points Market Square: +10% income (Coastal Only) Dockyard: +500 naval points, +10% income -

Army

Manpower levy: 5,500 points Composition: 550 Heavy Infantry 1,375 Light Infantry 730 Polearm Infantry 825 Archers 550 Light Cavalry 185 Heavy Cavalry Total: 4,215 men Naval Levy: 750 points Composition: 13 Levy Ships 7 Dromonds 5 Heavy Galleys 2 AOR Ships Total: 27 ships

[Mortis Nuntius]

A messenger from Lannisport arrives offering a trade agreement of Gold for Grain.

[Iron Aquilifer]

A letter bearing the seal of House Belmore of Strongsong arrives. The document details an offer of trade between Mooton and Belmore.

[The Mad Skylord]

A raven from House Footly arrives, offering trade.

[Pinkerton]

Having received the invitation from House Mooton, Master Archibald was fast to travel to Maidenpool and ask for an audience with Lord Walys.

[Alexandrine]

Having received the invitation from House Mooton, Master Archibald was fast to travel to Maidenpool and ask for an audience with Lord Walys.

He is lead to Lord Walys. "Master Hollard, how good of you to come on such a short notice." Walys stood nearby a castle window, looking outside. The Castle of Maidenpool was built on a hill, so when looking out of this very window, the Lord had a great view of the town and its harbour. "I hear you are a promising merchant. Kin to Lord Hollard by any chance?"

[Pinkerton]

He is lead to Lord Walys. "Master Hollard, how good of you to come on such a short notice." Walys stood nearby a castle window, looking outside. The Castle of Maidenpool was built on a hill, so when looking out of this very window, the Lord had a great view of the town and its harbour. "I hear you are a promising merchant. Kin to Lord Hollard by any chance?"

"Yes. Although not close. I'm his third cousin, or something of the sort."

Master Archibald stares outside the window

"This is a beautiful town, milord. It's location is also very strategic."

[Alexandrine]

Rodrick Royce arrives at Maidenpool with a small company the banners of Runestone flying overhead. His father had given him orders to tie Runestone to the blacks cause and he would see them filled. The young boy looked nervous as he entered the keep of a house whose loyalties were unknown. He would not feel secure until he had been given guest rights.

Rodrick Royce was allowed to enter the keep and was brought in the state room were Lord Walys sat on his throne. It was a richly decorated hall with the tapestries of the Age of Heroes on the walls. It was not crowded. Scarecely anybody was in the hall at the moment. Only a few guards and next to Walys stood two of his siblings, Alys and Manfryd. "Welcome to Maidenpool. Rodrick, was it?" Walys informed. "How can I help you?". Alys held a plate with bread and salt in her hands, but still stood next to her brother, out of the boys reach.

"Yes. Although not close. I'm his third cousin, or something of the sort."

Master Archibald stares outside the window

"This is a beautiful town, milord. It's location is also very strategic."

"It is." Walys said. "And do you know why its as prosperous at it is? It is not like we sit on a goldmine or something. No, this town was built on trade. I have started expansion of our marketplace and harbour. I want to create my town as prosperous as possible. I hear you are a man who knows his trade very well. Perhaps we can have use of each other."

[Trot]

Rodrick Royce was allowed to enter the keep and was brought in the state room were Lord Walys sat on his throne. It was a richly decorated hall with the tapestries of the Age of Heroes on the walls. It was not crowded. Scarecely anybody was in the hall at the moment. Only a few guards and next to Walys stood two of his siblings, Alys and Manfryd. "Welcome to Maidenpool. Rodrick, was it?" Walys informed. "How can I help you?". Alys held a plate with bread and salt in her hands, but still stood next to her brother, out of the boys reach.

Rodrick glances nervously at the bowl in the other girls hands before bowing in greeting, "My Lord Walys it is a pleasure to meet you."

[Pinkerton]

"It is." Walys said. "And do you know why its as prosperous at it is? It is not like we sit on a goldmine or something. No, this town was built on trade. I have started expansion of our marketplace and harbour. I want to create my town as prosperous as possible. I hear you are a man who knows his trade very well. Perhaps we can have use of each other."

"I am listening, Lord Mooton."

[Trot]

Rodrick Royce arrives at Maidenpool with a small company the banners of Runestone flying overhead. His father had given him orders to tie Runestone to the blacks cause and he would see them filled. The young boy looked nervous as he entered the keep of a house whose loyalties were unknown. He would not feel secure until he had been given guest rights.

[Trot]

A small wave of relief washes over him as he eats the bread. As a guest he would be secure should things not go poorly. "I have come on orders of my father and Lord Arryn to secure house Mooton's allegiance. My Lord they wish for you to openly declare your support for Rheanyrs."

[Alexandrine]

A small wave of relief washes over him as he eats the bread. As a guest he would be secure should things not go poorly. "I have come on orders of my father and Lord Arryn to secure house Mooton's allegiance. My Lord they wish for you to openly declare your support for Rheanyrs."

Alys ate some herself and swayed back to her original position. Lord Walys meanwhile, looked down upon this green boy. This was the envoy Rhaenyra Targaryen send to him? Not even a proper household knight. A boy. From an ancient family, aye, but still a boy. They believed him weak and green too? "Rhaeneyra Targaryen is a woman on Dragonstone. Her brother Aegon holds both the capital and the Iron Throne. Please inform me why I should go with her claim and not his?"

[Trot]

ooc a boy he is second in line to Runestone

ic "Rheanyrs is the rightful heir to the Iron Throne my lord. Her father's will decreed that she should be queen, Aegon is merely a usurper." He pauses unsure of what to say next.

[Alexandrine]

ooc: a boy of 14 still is a boy, even if he is king.

"So much is true. King Viserys willed it. However, King Viserys isn't here, now is he? Aegon has a serious advantage in Kings Landing. Please, I ask you again. Why should I back her claim and risk the wrath of Kings Landing upon Maidenpool?"

[Trot]

"Rheanyrs has the largest fleet in Westeros with the Sea Serpent by her side. She has the most dragon and the forces of the Vale at her side. I am sure you can see the problem Lord Mooton. Your city thrives on trade if that was to be cut off your city would slowly starve. However supporting Rheanyrs will give you great rewards when she has secured he rightful birthright."

[Alexandrine]

"Rheanyrs has the largest fleet in Westeros with the Sea Serpent by her side. She has the most dragon and the forces of the Vale at her side. I am sure you can see the problem Lord Mooton. Your city thrives on trade if that was to be cut off your city would slowly starve. However supporting Rheanyrs will give you great rewards when she has secured he rightful birthright."

"Are you threatening me, boy?" Walys spoke bluntly towards the youngman in a harsh voice. "I don't know if you have cared to look outside. If you blockade my trade, I will still be fed by one of the most fertile regions of the Seven Kingdoms. My grain goes as far as Lannisport and beyond."

Manfryd felt sorry for the youngman, not so long ago, he was one himself."Tell us about he rewards." he offered Royce a chance here.

[Trot]

"Are you threatening me, boy?" Walys spoke bluntly towards the youngman in a harsh voice. "I don't know if you have cared to look outside. If you blockade my trade, I will still be fed by one of the most fertile regions of the Seven Kingdoms. My grain goes as far as Lannisport and beyond."

Manfryd felt sorry for the youngman, not so long ago, he was one himself."Tell us about he rewards." he offered Royce a chance here.

Rodrick takes a deep breath he was making a mess of this the one job he was given. What would his father think?
"My Lord I can offer you my sisters hand in marriage, and myself to serve as your squire on the field of battle." He pauses, "And I can not speak for Rheanyrs but I am sure she would agree that the first Riverlands house to openly declare for her deserves to be more then a mere minor lord."

[Alexandrine]

Rodrick takes a deep breath he was making a mess of this the one job he was given. What would his father think?
"My Lord I can offer you my sisters hand in marriage, and myself to serve as your squire on the field of battle." He pauses, "And I can not speak for Rheanyrs but I am sure she would agree that the first Riverlands house to openly declare for her deserves to be more then a mere minor lord."

Walys sat back on his seat. These where good things to hear. "Do you know by chance what the Crownlords have decided? They are my neighbours you see, might spark up some trouble."

[Trot]

Walys sat back on his seat. These where good things to hear. "Do you know by chance what the Crownlords have decided? They are my neighbours you see, might spark up some trouble."

"I know Driftmark has declared for Rheanyrs as far has the other lords go it is a mystery. I have reason to suspect Darklyn will declare for her as well, but know one else has announced openly."