Goldengrove - Home of Rowan of Goldengrove, High Lords of the Northmarch

[Lord Azazel]

House Rowan of Golden Grove High Lords of the Northmarch
Stand and fight for what is right

Current Lord and Head of House Rowan

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Current Lord and Head of House Rowan - Lord Eddward Rowan(Age 51)
3 Charisma
+2 Duels
+2 Joust
+3 Survival
+2 Battle

HouseHold and Family members of House Rowan

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Heir to the House of Rowan and Golden Grove - Larence Rowan(Age 17 )
+ 2 Wealth
+2 Joust
+1 Charisma

Second son of the House of Rowan -Jon Rowan ( Age 15 )
+2 Wealth
+ 2 Charisma

Third Son of the House of Rowan -Robb Rowan ( Age 14)
+2 Wealth
+2 Survival

First Born Daughter of the House of Rowan Asha Rowan ( Age 16 )
+2 Wealth
+3 Survival

Second Born Daughter of House Rowan Meerya Rowan ( Age 1 )

Bastards of House Rowan

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Jeyne Rivers ( Age 2 )

Larerence Spring ( Age 1 )

Miltary Upgrades

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Tier 1

Keep Expansions: +25% castle garrison size permitted

Militia Armoury: +500 Militia Points

Market Square: +10% income

Wall Reinforcements: +1 Siege Defence rolls

Mounted Light Ballistae: Increases dragon death chances by +1, in siege battles, increases defender archery rolls by +1

City Watch Quarters: 400 Light Infantry permanently stationed in your home territory. Cannot be moved elsewhere.

Military Garrison

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Garrison
200 Heavy Infantry (400 points)
500 Light Infantry (500 points)
200 Polearm Infantry (300 points)
300 Archers (300 points)

Total: 1,200 men

Trading Partners

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Trade Resource Bonus
1 -Fruits +600 Militia Points, +1 to any rolls to convince an AI character to do something (Includes calling your vassals to war) (Own Resource)
2 Perfumes. +2 to any rolls to convince an AI character to do something (Includes calling your vassals to war) ( Kings landing, House Duskendale )
3 Grain +1,200 Militia Points( House Blackwood )

Council of NorthMarsh

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Master at Arms - Jorah ( Age 60 )

Justicar - Jarrad ( Age 35)

Septon - Branton ( Age 65 )

Master of Whispers -

Master of coin

Levy

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5,625 light infantry
1825 Archers

Militia

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2,300 Militia points

Retiune of House Rowan

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Merchant +3 Wealth
Headhunter +2 Capture.
Unassuming idiot +3 Escape Rolls

[mic1402]

A raven arrives from raventree hall requesting trade.

[Lord Azazel]

Robb Rowan walked towards the courtyard of the castle and stopped when he noticed a older man by the name of Jorah was waiting for him. Jorah was a friend of his father since his father was heir of Goldendrove and NorthMarch. He watch the man train with a sword with another youngster that he did not recognized. The man stopped the training when Robb approached and dismissed the other boy. He looked at Robb and then smiled which was rare for the man to do. " Robb Your father asked me to train you to become a good warrior. your Older brothers are already being trained but now it is your time to learn about being a warrior. First i want you to run around the courtyard and do not stop until I tell you to do so. " Robb nodded his head and began to run around the court yard.

He ran and ran and ran until he was told to stop by Jorah. Jorah smiled at the man" Running is only the begining to training your body. you must become one with your body as well with your sword which is the extension of your arm. Running is training your body. Now go to the floor and give me push ups until i tell you to stop " So Robb did what the man said and did not stop until told to do so. Jorah smiled and then dimissed robb.. Telling him to meet him tommrow for the same training.

[Gandalfus]

A Raven arrives from Runestone requesting tradr


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[Lord Azazel]

A Message board was quickly constructed to inform those visiting about the current trade routes that Goldengrove had

Trade Resource Bonus
1 -Fruits +600 Militia Points, +1 to any rolls to convince an AI character to do something (Includes calling your vassals to war) (Own Resource)
2 Perfumes. +2 to any rolls to convince an AI character to do something (Includes calling your vassals to war) ( Kings landing, House Duskendale )
3 Grain +1,200 Militia Points( House Blackwood )

[mic1402]

A small party arrives from Raventree hall and requests audience with Lord Rowan.

[Lord Azazel]

With the Head Lord Gone for a few more Days. A Built man by the name of Jarrad opened the gates for the small party from Raventree Hall and allowed them to enter. He then ordered the guards to close the doors behind the party. The party was taken inside of the hall where Jarrad was sitting on the ivory throne that normally would sit Lord Rowan. Jorah The master of Arms was nearby looking at the guests.

" Greetings Guests, I Regret to inform you that... " Just Then Larence Rowan Enter the room and made his way towards the Ivory throne that his father normally sat down on. He gestured for Jarrad to get up so that he could sit down. Once seated down one could noticed that he had been crying as his cheeks were red and he kept on wiping his eyes from the tears that would not stop. He had just recently learned that his mother had died giving birth to a baby girl.. His sister. He composed himself and looked at the guests

" Please state your business, I speak on behalf of my father.. How may I help you "He asked his voice now cold as he looked at the guests waiting for their response.

[mic1402]

Normund Blackwood, second son of the deceased Lord Arnolf strode forward and spoke. "I am Normund Blackwood, i have been sent from raventree hall in order to secure a marriage alliance. In these turbulent times, it is good to have someone to watch your back." Normund had noted the young mans cold tone and hoped that it would not sour the negotiation.

[Lord Azazel]

Larence Rowan placed a hand on his chin as he listened to the man named Normund. He wanted a Marriage alliance, He wanted to marry someone of his family.. At a time like this when his whole family was mourning over the lost of his mother.. This man wants to marry someone of his family..And for what reason something about turbulent times the man says.. But the realm is in peace.. What Turbulent times is he speaking about.

" What are these Turbulent times you speak about.. Blackwood ?. The Realm is finally at peace with a King at its helm. A peaceful Realm and soon the other kingdoms will join it who have not already bend the knee to the new King. there is no war going on that i can see. Nothing that will suggest there was turbulent times ahead. and yet you are saying you want someone to watch your back.. Watch your back from who ?. Is your family under threat from another family.. Please do tell what family is threatening you." He said in a angry voice, He did not mean to be angry as those were legit questions, But he was still dealing with the loss of his mother and the raw emotions were beginning to show. He was angry and upset at the same time.. He had not yet learned to control his emotions just yet.

Jorah The master of Arms shook his head in disappoint meant of his former charge " Please forgive young Larence for his angry tone. He had just recently lost his mother who died giving birth to his sister. The family and the court are all in grief over the sudden death and Larence being the older of the children is understandably shaken up about it " Jorah said as he looked down at the floor. Larence growled and waited the Blackwood man to respond to his questions.

[mic1402]

Normund smiled untroubled by the lads outburst "As for directly threatening us, we have had recent trouble with the brackens." "The realms peace is a fragile peace, many lords and houses including mine have bent the nee to blackfyre, but how many will actually listen to his authority? what will happen when another crisis breaks out? Blackfyre has his crown but now he must keep it." he looked directly at Larence "but that is not important now, what is, is your answer, If you are not interested i will go else where." He motioned behind him and a young Lady stepped out. "This is my youngest sister Serra she is about your age i believe? With Raven black hair and pale skin, Serra was a beautiful young woman.

OOC: I would like to marry A member of my family to A member of yours, I doesn't matter which.

[Lord Azazel]

Larence Rowan listened to the Blackwood male speak and then noticed the female that appeared. He felt his heart began to beat fast as he looked at the beautiful woman and smiled at her before turning back to her brother " I agree that we should make a alliance between our two houses because you are right the realm peace is fragile and it is good to have alliances . But before I agree to a marriage I would like to know more about your sister. I must say she is very beautiful and I would love for her to be my wife. But first i want to know her a bit more.

Larence clapped his hands for a servant to get his guests some water and food. The clap also told the guards to relax and to make the guests controllable. " Jorah Please go and make sure some chambers are ready for our guests " The older man smiled and went about doing what his former charged asked of him. He then turned his full attention to Serra and smiled " So Serra please tell me more about yourself. I wish to know more about you " He said in a soft voice as he looked at her and smiled at the idea she will be his wife

Ooc - Sounds good to me. Larence will Wed Serra and all the children will be of his dynasty

[mic1402]

Serra was nervous, she was not as bold as her sisters. But she remembered what the had taught her. "Firstly i apologizes for my brothers brashness and give my condolences." She though for a moment " as for you question I enjoy reading, my brother Kromley sometimes shares his books with me. I also like poetry and old stories." She smiled warmly, "how about you?"

[Lord Azazel]

Larence Rowan Nodded his head as he listened to the woman name Serra " I am a big fan of reading myself..my Father plans on building a grand library here in Goldengrove in honor of my mother. My Mother use to read me stories about the legendary founder of the family and how we are the direct decedents of the legendary Garth Greenhand. Other than that.. I like playing war games with my siblings when I get a chance too. I also like learning the history of the Reach. " He said softly as the master of arms returned with a smile. The man knew this was a important step for Larence and wanted to make sure everything went well.

" I am a horrible host.. I forgot to introduce myself.. My Name is Larence Rowan, Heir to Goldengrove and the highlordship of NorthMarch. It would seem that preparations are done as your chambers are ready for you blackwoods. Please follow the master of arms to your chambers and feel free to come to the feast tonight that I am hosting. I would love to speak to you all more and to get to know you more as well Serra " He said in a soft voice as the servants around the throne room began to move around even faster now that feast was fast approaching.

Jarrad walked up to the throne and bowed before Larence before standing up and smiling " It would seem that things are looking up for House Rowan. The young woman looks very fine and someone that would be perfect for you in marriage. This alliance will make house Rowan Stronger. I am sure your father will be pleased " Jarrad said before bowing once more and walking out of the room. Larence watched the man go and took a deep breath before letting it out slowly. He sure hoped his father would be proud.. He sure hope so.

[mic1402]

Normund was pleased, everything was going to plan. But he knew in his heart that it was the focusing on his plans and strategy that stopped him from falling into a pit of despair.
Serra for her part was excited but nervous. She wished her sisters where here, but they where away, one in that awful castle harrenhall another in Kings landing.

They both arrived suitably dressed for the feast.

[Lord Azazel]

Larence Rowan was dressed in his finest clothing made of the finest slik. He arrived at the feast with his master of Arms Jorah and His Justicar Jarrad both also dressed in the finest silks. Around the table everyone in the household sat. His brother Robb and his sister Asha both were in attendance wearing their finest clothing. the food served were also very rich, He was serving the fruits of the reach alone with some wine and roasted pork. The Roasted pork cooked to perfection and the wine was the oldest his father had. He sat down at the head of the table with his master of arms on the left side of him and his Justicar on the right side of him. He smiled at his guests.

" Welcome to the feast on so short notice. I am happy to see you all have arrived and I am mostly happy to see you Serra. I must admit I have been thinking a lot about you and I think that our marriage will be as good as my mother and fathers. Anyway welcome and please enjoy yourselfs at this small feast " He said as he raised his glass of wine and drank it in a toast. He looked around hoping others would join him, He noticed his master of arms did as well as his Justicar which the servants around followed suit and drank their one glass of wine they were allowed to have before going back to work. He kept his eyes on Serra for a long while before looking at the group as a whole.

" I am most curious about who these Brackens you speak of. I have never heard of that house before, But I am most curious what kind of trouble they ave been causing your house. and if we can help in some way after the marriage cermony if possible " He asked the group as he laced his fingers together and waited for their reply. His father once told him that there are always two sides of the coin and that in order to be successful you must know both sides. This house has come to them because of a house called Bracken. He wanted to know what this house Bracken has been doing as he was curious

[mic1402]

"House bracken are...." It appeared that Noremund was about say something quite uncouth before his sister interrupted him. "My family and the Bracken's have had a blood feud since before ageons conquest, the reasons are not clear now but our house have been in a fierce rivalry since time immoral."

she looked downcast as she remembered the recent events. "however recently there was fighting between our house's over some land, one of my brothers Duram was killed and my father taken captive." She tried her best to remain composed as she spoke "Lord Bracken then murdered my father while a captive and sent his head, missing the body to us at raventree hall." There was a cold silence after she spoke.

"he then fled to kingslanding to pledge his allegiance to blackfyre, and as one of the first lords to bend the knee to him, has the kings favour." "My Sister Adianna has gone to kings landing to appeal for justice but last we heard it has not gone well."

[Lord Azazel]

Larence Rowan listened closely as he nodded his head in understanding " This house bracken seems like a house that should be closely watch. A house that seems to have no honor as a Honorable house would not do what they did to a captive. Yes it is known that captives are killed but never are they.. killed or sent back in that way. That is dishonorable and one that goes against everything one is taught about being nobles in the realm. " He said in a low voice as he looked at the blackwood party. It would seem this bracken house was one that had no honor.. No respect for customs nothing about how to do things in the realm. Yet what worried him was how fast they bend the knee to the Kings family without thought. How did they know the king was going to win and were able to bend the knee so fast. It made no sense to him.. It seemed like something else was going on that was hidden in the shadows so to speak. It reminded him of the letter his father sent.. About the blackguards.

" This bracken Family seems to be responsible for this new guard company called the black guards that my father spotted at the coronation. They appeared at the Kings Coronation and this was the first time my father has seen them in all his times going to kings landing. But it is only a guest what these new guards are all about and what there connections are. all I can tell you is that you must inform your Lord Paramount about what this bracken family has done to you. As my father has taught me over and over again..use the chain of command to your advantage although be careful of who your allies are and who your enemies are. If you can trust your Lord Paramount go and tell them what you told me. But if not... " He left the question hanging in the air.. He really had no idea what to do if you could not trust your Lord Paramount..who do you turn too in a situation like that.

" Why did your sister go to Kings landing for ?. I know it might of been with good intention.. But going to a place that will not do her any favors was a bad move in my opinion. But anyway it is not place to say anything about it. Anyway I have a question for you and this has been on my mind for some time. But what do you really want from my family besides a marriage which i agree too. Do you want us to fight the bracken famly ? " He asked as he looked at his master of arms and justicar who both join him at looking a the blackwood party waiting for their answer.

[mic1402]

Normund took over "No we do not want war, that war is over now. However we have been weakened by the fighting and would like support in order to dissuade the Brackens or anyone else from preying on that weakness. We already have a alliance with house Whent of harrenhall"

"As for the Lord Paramount we have already informed Lord Tully, he is displeased as well and accompanied Adianna to Kings Landing. However we have learned that though it did not go well in securing justice, they where at least able to secure peace."

"We trust Lord Tully but his authority has been servely undermined by House Bracken and Frey."

[Lord Azazel]

Larence Rowan sipped his wine slowly as he listened. House frey now that is a house he heard about from lessons that his father taught him. That house was a powerful house no doubt and if the rumors were true.. They even manged to hold back another powerful house the Lannisters. That worried him a bit.. He did not want to have to fight such a powerful house if war was the only way to keep the brackens in line. But he knew that he is father said to always honor a alliance though marriage and so if that was to ever happen he knew what he had to do.

" It would seem the Freys are big threat as well. Since I have heard rumors of them standing up to the line. I do not know if they are true or not.. But i have heard rumors of them standing up to the the lion of westerlands and making them back down. But rumors are rumors and nothing more. Anyway enough about politics honored lets just enjoy this small feast and give a toast to our future alliance. " He turned his attention to lady Serra and smiled at her. His heart beating fast once more as he looked at her beauty and took it all in. He waved at her as he stared at her.

" Serra Can I ask that you stay after the feast is over. I wish to get to know you you more over the next few days. But i would like to get to know you without your..i will assume he is your brother correct ?. Regardless I wish to get to know you some more without the company. Would that be alright ? " He asked in a soft voice as he looked around and noticed some of his court learving and preparing for bed. The servants were not rushing around as much either as they waited for everyone to finish their plates so they could take them and wash them and get them ready for breaking the fast in the morning.

[Oznerol]

Lord Rowan,

An army marching under Rowan banners has been reported as besieging Byford, at the Crownlands. We hereby demand an explanation for breaking the King's Peace. Disturbers shall no go unpunished.

In the Light of the Seven.

Lord Raymun Fossoway, Hand of the King.

(SIGNED AND SEALED)