The Twins, Seat Of House Frey

[Pontifex Maximus]

House Frey

Walder Frey, Lord of the Crossing, Vanquisher of Valesmen, Defender of the Faith

Age: 61 Traits: Survival +3, Field Battles +4 (+1 for Retinue), Charisma +3 (+1 for Retinue, +1 for fruit), Scout +2, +2 duel, +2 Capture (retinue), +2 Counterspy (retinue) Biography: He isn't the most agreeable man. Immensely proud, arrogant. His wife is the daughter of a minor lord of the Riverlands (unimportant who). Walder has ruled at the Twins for over twenty years. Although he is probably at his peak military competency, he has also pursued artistic hobbies. He lacks any talent whatsoever. Equipment Full Plate Armor (+20 hp, +1 Battles, +6 Survival, +5 post-battle condition rolls) Single Hand Sword (+2 Duels, +4 Survival, +6 hp) Lordly Retinue Seasoned Sellsword: A man who has seen many battles, both on the front line and as a leader of men. Such a man is invaluable during times of war, as he understands the realities of battle and the art of commanding men to fight to the death. +1 Land Battles and Rearguard. Siege Engineer: A man who has studied the art of siege warfare. He allows his employer to construct advanced siege equipment and build siege weapons Counter Spy: Spies work by infiltrating your keep, your social circle, your retinue. You don't know every single knight, cook, maid, man-at-arms and hanger-on by heart, do you? Someone whose job it is to keep tabs on everyone privy to your business probably would, though. +2 Counter Spy. Headhunter: He's good with faces and has a keen eye for them. If you need someone seized against their will, having someone who can pick them out even in a crowded tavern full of screaming people just after you bust down the door is a good investment. +2 Capture. Orator: He was once a playwrite, spent time in a famous acting troupe in King's Landing, and co-wrote some play that was all the rage in the Free Cities. A man whose profession is to charm and entertain has uses beyond keeping your retinue regailed with tales of heroism and bravery, he's also very useful at teaching you how to come across more convincingly. +1 Charisma.

Edwyn Frey, Lord of Freykeep, Heir to the Twins

Age: 37 Traits: Battles +4, Pathfinder +2, Survival +2, +2 duels, +1 charisma (trade) Married to Allys Mallister: 32 Áed Frey: 17 Synead Frey: 16 Finn Frey: 15 Balon Frey: 14 Claire: 6 Equipment Full Plate Armor (+20 hp, +1 Battles, +6 Survival, +5 post-battle condition rolls) Greatsword (+7 Duels, +2 Survival) Troops 600 Light Infantry 733 Elite AOR Infantry 1,200 Elite AOR Cavalry Retinue - not added to traits above Counter Spy: Spies work by infiltrating your keep, your social circle, your retinue. You don't know every single knight, cook, maid, man-at-arms and hanger-on by heart, do you? Someone whose job it is to keep tabs on everyone privy to your business probably would, though. +2 Counter Spy. Headhunter: He's good with faces and has a keen eye for them. If you need someone seized against their will, having someone who can pick them out even in a crowded tavern full of screaming people just after you bust down the door is a good investment. +2 Capture. Orator: He was once a playwrite, spent time in a famous acting troupe in King's Landing, and co-wrote some play that was all the rage in the Free Cities. A man whose profession is to charm and entertain has uses beyond keeping your retinue regailed with tales of heroism and bravery, he's also very useful at teaching you how to come across more convincingly. +1 Charisma. Seasoned Sellsword: A man who has seen many battles, both on the front line and as a leader of men. Such a man is invaluable during times of war, as he understands the realities of battle and the art of commanding men to fight to the death. +1 Land Battles and Rearguard. Siege Engineer: A man who has studied the art of siege warfare. He allows his employer to construct advanced siege equipment and build siege weapons.

Stevron Frey, Knight of the Bloody Gate, The Grey Knight

Age: 60 The Younger brother of Walder Frey, Stevron is a true military genius and fearsome warrior. Many whisper that he might have made a better Lord of the crossing that Walder himself. Traits: Battles +3, Duels +3, Survival +3, Rearguard +2, +2 wealth Siege Engineer 1,200 Dismounted Knights of the Bloody Gate 200 Mounted Knight of the Vale 468 Polearms His wife, Elenya Arryn (41) their son, Gendry Frey (18) their son, Finigan Frey (16)

Lothar Frey, Lord of Wayfarer's Rest

Age: 33 Traits: Rearguard +2, Scout +2, Survival +2, +2 battles Equipment: Full Plate Armor (+20 hp, +1 Battles, +6 Survival, +5 post-battle condition rolls) Greatsword (+7 Duels, +2 Survival) Personal Retinue and Troops 849 Light Infantry 844 Elite AOR Knights 600 archers 600 units light cavalry Total Upkeep: 10,930 2499 points used 2,349 men total Retinue - not added to traits above Counter Spy: Spies work by infiltrating your keep, your social circle, your retinue. You don't know every single knight, cook, maid, man-at-arms and hanger-on by heart, do you? Someone whose job it is to keep tabs on everyone privy to your business probably would, though. +2 Counter Spy. Headhunter: He's good with faces and has a keen eye for them. If you need someone seized against their will, having someone who can pick them out even in a crowded tavern full of screaming people just after you bust down the door is a good investment. +2 Capture. Orator: He was once a playwrite, spent time in a famous acting troupe in King's Landing, and co-wrote some play that was all the rage in the Free Cities. A man whose profession is to charm and entertain has uses beyond keeping your retinue regailed with tales of heroism and bravery, he's also very useful at teaching you how to come across more convincingly. +1 Charisma. Seasoned Sellsword: A man who has seen many battles, both on the front line and as a leader of men. Such a man is invaluable during times of war, as he understands the realities of battle and the art of commanding men to fight to the death. +1 Land Battles and Rearguard. Siege Engineer: A man who has studied the art of siege warfare. He allows his employer to construct advanced siege equipment and build siege weapons. His bastard son: Podrick Rivers (10) His trueborn son: Walder Frey (6) and Jayson Frey(5)

Ryker Frey, Lord Commander of the Kingsguard

Age: 29 Traits: Duel +4, Survival +3, +1 Battles Equipment: Full Plate Armor (+20 hp, +1 Battles, +6 Survival, +5 post-battle condition rolls) Partial Plate (+20 hp, +4 Duels, +2 Survival) Bastard Sword (+4 Duels, +4 Survival)

Tommen Frey

Age: 28 Traits: Duel +2, Survival +2, Battle +3

Frey extended family

Lady Georgina Frey: aged 52 Janis Frey: 31, daughter of Walder Frey Jenna Frey: 29 daughter of Walder Frey, married to Warrick Tully Waller Frey: 11

Twins Upgrades

The Crossing: Consisting of two identical castles straddling the Green Fork, The Twins is not a pretty fortress, but it is a fortress nonetheless, and a vital one, for it controls one of the few river crossings. +3 to siege defense. Toll: Due to the influx of merchants and lords who cross the twins, House Frey has made a pretty penny on crossing fees. +5% to income. Trade Resources of the Twins Grains: +1,200 Militia points. 1. Furs: +5% Income, +1 to any rolls to convince an AI character to do something (Includes calling your vassals to war) 2. Grains: +1,200 Militia points. 3. Perfumes: +2 charisma I Keep Expansions: +25% castle garrison size permitted Militia Armoury: +500 Militia Points Market Square: +10% income Wall Reinforcements: +1 Siege Defence rolls City Watch Quarters: 400 Light Infantry permanently stationed in your home territory. Cannot be moved elsewhere. (River provinces only) Small Riverport: +10% income, mutually exclusive with the Coastal Dockyards Mounted Light Ballistae: Increases dragon death chances by +1, in siege battles, increases defender archery rolls by +1 II Town Watch: +1,000 Militia Points, 5% cheaper professional troop hire. Merchant's Square: +10% province income Keep Expansions: +50% castle garrison size permitted Citadel Towers: +1 Siege Defence rolls City Watch Barracks: 200 Archers permanently stationed in your home territory. Cannot be moved elsewhere. (River provinces only) Large Riverport:+5% income Mounted Medium Ballistae: Increases dragon death chances by +1, in siege battles, increases defender archery rolls by +1 III Barracks: +1,000 Militia Points, 10% cheaper professional troop hire. Trade Hub: Allows owners of the province to gain an additional trade route. Keep Expansions: +100% castle garrison size permitted. 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 Whisper House: -2 on Spying and Assassination rolls in this province when conducted by enemies, +2 when conducted by province owner. 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. IV Army Barracks: Professional unit cap increased by +2,000 points.

Frey Levies

Frey Levy - 5,500 Levy Points 6,000 Light Infantry 2,250 Archers Frey Militia - 4,900 Militia Points (+2,000 full edicts) Light Infantry:0 Polearms: 653 Archers: 490 Heavy Infantry: 980 Light Cavalry: 700 Heavy Cavalry: 327 Frey Professional Soldiery - 7,000 Points 1,000 Elite AOR Heavy Infantry (3,000 points) 1,142 Elite AOR Heavy Cavalry (4,000 points)

Frey Vassals

Cape of Eagles - House Haigh, Knights The of Cape of Eagles Levy Light Infantry: 563 Archers: 188 Militia Polearms: 100 Archers: 75 Heavy Infantry: 38 Light Cavalry: 38 Heavy Cavalry: 13 Mistlewood - House Charlton of Mistlewood Levy Light Infantry: 563 Archers: 188 Militia Polearms: 100 Archers: 75 Heavy Infantry: 38 Light Cavalry: 38 Heavy Cavalry: 13 Erenford - House Erenford, Knights of Erenford Levy Light Infantry: 563 Archers: 188 Militia Polearms: 100 Archers: 75 Heavy Infantry: 38 Light Cavalry: 38 Heavy Cavalry: 13 Freylands - House Nayland, Knights of Hag's Mire. Levy Light Infantry: 563 Archers: 188 Militia Polearms: 100 Archers: 75 Heavy Infantry: 38 Light Cavalry: 38 Heavy Cavalry: 13

[Trot]

A raven returns accepting the offer of trade.

[Pontifex Maximus]

The Twins, 261 AL.

“I have four sons, Stevron, four!” Walder was growing increasingly annoyed.

“And I have none!” Stevron replied. “I’ve done my part. I deserve a keep of my own and a wife. You pledged me your support.”

“Yes, yes I did.” Walder stated flatly. “I haven’t forgotten Yoren. I wouldn’t be Lord of the Twins without your help, I know that. I haven’t forgotten.” Walder looked glum. Bringing up the past, however necessary that event had been…it filled him with dread.

“Yoren wouldn’t have fallen off the tower, drunkenly, if I hadn’t helped.” Stevron replied. This once sacred and dangerous secret had become less and less so over the years. The passing of their Lord father and mother, not only the stigma would remain. Stevron sighed and changed the subject. “Has Tully called us yet?”

“No.” Walder replied quickly, pouring a large goblet of wine for himself.

“Then it is only a matter of time.” Stevron replied.

“And when that time comes, we will answer. Loyal as ever. And when the war is over, when it all ends, we will be in a position to be rewarded; you will be in a position to be rewarded!” Walder tried to inspire confidence. They called Stevron the Grey Knight, for he was a knight, and also rather depressive. He had won some tourneys, fought in some wars, but that seemed to be the height of his fame and glory. He hungered for more.
Stevron seemed only a bit consoled. Promises had been made before, and as he grew older he felt his strength was slowly being sapped. He would have to act soon.

[Adamat]

A small caravan of two covered wagons arrives at the Twins. It is escorted by Ser Ilyn Corbray and fifty Corbray household knights. The caravan asks permission to speak to Lord Frey.

[Pontifex Maximus]

The gates are opened. Under guard the Valemesman are permitted to enter and seek an audience with Lord Frey.

[Adamat]

"As ordered by the King, we bring war reparations," Ser Ilyn announced. "A shame that we have to pay for the decisions of a madman." Ilyn had been on the field when the Freys had betrayed them. He'd shed their blood personally, and although he spoke the words he should, he hadn't forgotten the cowardly attack from the rear.

[Pontifex Maximus]

"Gold is nice, but my son would be nicer." He replied through gritted teeth. He clenched the ends of his oaken throne. "Why have the Arryns not returned him?"

[Adamat]

"Ask them, if you can get a hold of them," Corbray said, unamused. He'd been present when Ryker was handed over, and Frey had risked the death of his own son when he took to the field. "We require passage so that we may enter the North," he continued, unwilling to treat Frey with more respect than he absolutely had to.

[Pontifex Maximus]

"And I want my son back." He replied coldly. "I don't like you, and you don't like me. If that battle had gone differently, maybe we would have killed one another. But, as it stands, the gods are fickle, and now we want something from one another." Frey gestured to the chest. "Keep your gold. I don't need the King to force others to pay what should have come from his own coffers, nor am I a sellsword. Besides, I did more damage to the Vale than the Vale did to me, hah! I am now 'Vanquisher of Valesman!' It might not be an accurate title but it is humorous. I think I'll keep it." Frey refocused. "But now, back to business. You want free passage across my lands for life? Free trade? Help find my son and bring him back to me. I want information about what is going on the the Vale, why the Arryns seem so at odds with one another. What can you tell me?"

[Adamat]

"I never said Corbray desires permanent passage, nor trade," Ilyn clarified. "If you will not take the gold as per the King's decree, then that is your decision. The third wagon, however, is for Stark." He scoffed at the epithet Frey had given himself. The Freys had had minimal impact in the battle.

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"So you will not help me. Then be gone from my sight before I vanquish you too." Frey picked up his lute and struck a chord. He was joined by several flute players and someone keeping the time. The song had been one of his own composition, it involved Valesmen dressed in women's clothing running from the field of battle. Georgina put cotton in her ears.

[Adamat]

Ilyn shook his head. Riverlanders had no manners. Or honor, or integrity for that matter. Both Tully and Frey had proven incapable of civilised parlay, both resorting to empty threats. He gathered his household, and left for the cold North.

[Zeus Almighty]

Myles and Axel Tully find themselves at the gates of the Twins. They were sent by Warrick Tully on his behalf. Criston Tully was intended to marry a Frey daughter, however at the last minute he was given a position on the Gold Cloaks. The two of them were sent to offer one of them for marriage.

[Pontifex Maximus]

There were granted an audience in the Water Tower, the highest Tower of the Twins which overlooked the Trident. Walder Frey sat atp his ornately carved oaken throne, fashioned to be a replica of the bridge. "Some Tullys, I see, though not Tullys I have met. What are your names?"

[Zeus Almighty]

The oldest looking began smiling, I am Myles Tully. This is my twin brother Axel. Not identical as you can see, but we are the third and fourth born of Hoster Tully. Our youngest brother Criston, was promised to your house. He however is now a member of the Gold Cloaks. Warrick sent us as an offering for marriage Lord Frey

[Pontifex Maximus]

Frey was disappointed. While two would be better than one, and older sons even, Criston had shown special promise. "Janis, Jenna, come here." The two girls entered the chamber and looked the twins up and down. While they were both handsom young men, the difference between the two girls couldn't be any more stark. Jenna, though older, probably weighed the equivalent of an adult cow. Janis, although much more attractive than Jenna, was not much smarter than an adult cow. Between the two of them there could be one suitable lady, but as it stood this was what Frey had to work with.

"Very well then, lads, meet my daughters." Frey watched the itneraction closely, almost as if it was a supervised date. Jenna bowed awkwardly and Janis followed suit, just mimicking Jenna. "My lords." Jenna said politely "We are honored to be made matches." This was the best case scenario for Jenna. If Criston was going to choose one between them, of course he would have picked the more attractive sister. Janis stared dumbly at the pair with her clear blue eyes.

[Zeus Almighty]

Myles inspected the ladies while Axel stood quietly looking at the ground. Myles then looked at Lord Frey, and bowed at the front of Jenna.
My name is Myles Tully, I would be honored to take your hand in marriage.

Axel counted his blessings under his breath. He would hate to be married. The only humans he had affection for were his family.

[Pontifex Maximus]

"very well" Walder replied. "You look old enough, Myles, the wedding can take place without delay." Jenna looked veyr pleased with herself, though suddenly she was nervous.

[Zeus Almighty]

"very well" Walder replied. "You look old enough, Myles, the wedding can take place without delay." Jenna looked veyr pleased with herself, though suddenly she was nervous.

Aye, I have the license to do so. If you wished to show the rest of the Riverlands we could host a large banquet. If not than not.
Myles had a habit of always smiling. Some of that came because he couldn't care less about most things.

[Pontifex Maximus]

The woman drew back her coat, while bowing towards Lord Walder respectfully.
"Lady Elenya Arryn, sister of Ser Denys Arryn", she introduced herself, while looking troubled, "and my brother's sentinel, Garret Stoneborn. We saved Ryker from the Eyrie, as our steward, Ser Rodrik Egen, betrayed us all."
She made a brief pause, unsure whether Lord Frey would actually listen to her words or actually even care about it.
"They frame Ser Denys of haveing murdered the boy", she continiued sad, "I had to safe him from the Sky Cells, as with Maelys defeat and Aurane's death, the steward took controll over the Eyrie and imprisoned Ser Denys, as he attempted to put an end to this madness but failed. My youngest brother Ser Lyonel, who returned to the Vale, does not ask for your aid while trying to handle the situation and save my family, but asks you to give me refugee during these troublesome times within the Vale.
Egen wishes to enforce a marriage with me and as long as we can't retake the Eyrie, my life is in danger."
Again she made a pause, waiting for the Lord's answer, as she was completely at his mercy. Garett stood there, while not saying any word, as there was no need for it - the situation got explained and it was most likely on Ryker to actually confirm the story.
Else they just traded one prison for another, though the likelyhoods of surviveing this one were more guarenteed for the moment.

"The same Denys who I defeated in battle and who took my son. Well, all seems forgiven now. Rodrik Egen, he is that castellan, yes? Gone and holed himself up in the Eyrie, eh?" Walder had no love for a man who was planning to murder his son. The Sky ceels themselves were death sentences. "You may take sanctuary at the Twins." Walder concluded. "And if Lyonel is in need of aid, I am sure he can find it with my brother, Stevron. He marches south with an amry to take the Bloody Gate - a gift from the King. I am sure Stevron would be motivated to prove he is worthy of the title and lands through service to House Arryn." If he hasn't already laid seiege...

Aye, I have the license to do so. If you wished to show the rest of the Riverlands we could host a large banquet. If not than not.
Myles had a habit of always smiling. Some of that came because he couldn't care less about most things.

"A banquet would be lovely." Walder replied. "Perhaps I could perform some of my own compositions." He was a renowned composer and musician in the Riverlands, but not because he was good.