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Post by trot on May 11, 2023 10:56:06 GMT -5
 Sunspear, also known as the Old Palace, is the seat of House Nymeros Martell and the capital of Dorne. The castle is located on the Broken Arm, north of the Greenblood on the far southeastern coast of Westeros and is surrounded on three sides by the sea, and by the shadow city on the fourth side.[3][4] The palace of the Water Gardens lies three leagues away on the coastal road. Members
Doran Martell
Born 247 AC
Doran
Doran is cautious man prone to take his time and consider matters before coming to any decisions. This leads to some considering him indecisive and weak willed, and has led to conflict with his more hot headed younger brother. As the flames of war begin to fan across Westeros Doran sits in Sunspear unwilling to commit troupes to the Kings cause given recent slights against his sister Elia.
Skills
+2 Subterfuge
+2 Perception
+1 Charisma
+1 Command
Children
Arianne 276 AC
Quentyn 281 AC
Lewyn Martell
Born 229 AC
Lewyn is the uncle of Doran Martell and a knight of the Kingsguard. Appointed by Aerys II he is known for his skill with both lance and spear.
Skills
Warfare +2
Perception +2
Command +2
Elia Martell
Born 256
Elia Martell the wife of Prince Rheagar. A smart woman who has unfortunately been of poor health since birth. Still she gave birth to two children Princess Rheanys and Prince Aegon.
Skills
Perception +2
Charisma +3
Subterfuge +1
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Post by oznerol on May 14, 2023 17:43:41 GMT -5
The whisper of silks announced his arrival. He moved like a snake, lithe and lean, and wore golden clothes and rings on his calloused fingers.
"Our sister is in peril... all because the lunatic of a king we have has decided to kill some fucking lords"
Oberyn did not seem happy, in fact, he was seething.
"And you leave her there, among the actual vipers of that court, with the Scab King"
He walked in circles, moving his hands as he did, angry.
"I swear, I shall kill him myself. Impale his fucking throat on the fucking throne and then reduce the keep to cinders if he ever harms her, Rhaegar be dammed"
He stands still for a second.
"What has he done? Do you even know? They speak of something in our own land, in the Red Mountains"
The Red Viper looked through the window, to the sprawling city below the Sunspear.
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Post by trot on May 14, 2023 17:51:48 GMT -5
Doran sat on the pale terrace overlooking the Water Garden as the sun was beginning to set. News of events to the north had been pouring into Sunspear for the past week. Lord Stark dead and the King facing rebellion. Rheagar had caused this mess and in doing so he had dishonored House Martell, and Doran's sister Eila. Doran had a decision to make. Should the forces of House Martell move to aid the king in face of this rebellion? Doran was hesitant it would look like he was allowing the disrespect against his house to go unchallenged if he moved to aid the king. However if he wanted to ensure the safety of Eila and her children he would need to mobilize Dorne. Doran turned to watch the sun as it set contemplating the decision he had in front of him.
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Post by trot on May 14, 2023 18:05:16 GMT -5
The whisper of silks announced his arrival. He moved like a snake, lithe and lean, and wore golden clothes and rings on his calloused fingers.
"Our sister is in peril... all because the lunatic of a king we have has decided to kill some fucking lords"
Oberyn did not seem happy, in fact, he was seething. "And you leave her there, among the actual vipers of that court, with the Scab King"
He walked in circles, moving his hands as he did, angry. "I swear, I shall kill him myself. Impale his fucking throat on the fucking throne and then reduce the keep to cinders if he ever harms her, Rhaegar be dammed"
He stands still for a second.
"What has he done? Do you even know? They speak of something in our own land, in the Red Mountains"The Red Viper looked through the window, to the sprawling city below the Sunspear. Doran sighed as Oberyn barged into the his study. His brother as always hot headed and ready for a fight. "We have to be careful with how we move here. Aerys's actions are erratic, and if rumors are to believed Rheagar took Lyanna Stark and has vanished."
He pauses to take a sip from the goblet of wine sitting in front of him.
"If this is true Rheagar has disrespected Elia and house Martell."
He pauses again turning towards Oberyn. "If it was up to me I would bring Elia and her children to Dorne where their safety would be ensured, but I worry how Aerys would take such a request. He's actions have been increasingly erratic."
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Post by oznerol on May 14, 2023 18:12:06 GMT -5
The whisper of silks announced his arrival. He moved like a snake, lithe and lean, and wore golden clothes and rings on his calloused fingers.
"Our sister is in peril... all because the lunatic of a king we have has decided to kill some fucking lords"
Oberyn did not seem happy, in fact, he was seething. "And you leave her there, among the actual vipers of that court, with the Scab King"
He walked in circles, moving his hands as he did, angry. "I swear, I shall kill him myself. Impale his fucking throat on the fucking throne and then reduce the keep to cinders if he ever harms her, Rhaegar be dammed"
He stands still for a second.
"What has he done? Do you even know? They speak of something in our own land, in the Red Mountains"The Red Viper looked through the window, to the sprawling city below the Sunspear. Doran sighed as Oberyn barged into the his study. His brother as always hot headed and ready for a fight. "We have to be careful with how we move here. Aerys's actions are erratic, and if rumors are to believed Rheagar took Lyanna Stark and has vanished."
He pauses to take a sip from the goblet of wine sitting in front of him.
"If this is true Rheagar has disrespected Elia and house Martell."
He pauses again turning towards Oberyn. "If it was up to me I would bring Elia and her children to Dorne where their safety would be ensured, but I worry how Aerys would take such a request. He's actions have been increasingly erratic." Said Oberyn. "They should be among us, not among the eunuch and the pyromancers... You know that disgusting twat could do something we grow to regret. I would not forgive myself if..."
He stopped on his tracks. "If you want, I will go and take Rhaegar and drag him here. Maybe I will gueld him first, for the trouble"
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Post by trot on May 14, 2023 18:56:12 GMT -5
Doran sighed as Oberyn barged into the his study. His brother as always hot headed and ready for a fight. "We have to be careful with how we move here. Aerys's actions are erratic, and if rumors are to believed Rheagar took Lyanna Stark and has vanished."
He pauses to take a sip from the goblet of wine sitting in front of him.
"If this is true Rheagar has disrespected Elia and house Martell."
He pauses again turning towards Oberyn. "If it was up to me I would bring Elia and her children to Dorne where their safety would be ensured, but I worry how Aerys would take such a request. He's actions have been increasingly erratic." Said Oberyn. "They should be among us, not among the eunuch and the pyromancers... You know that disgusting twat could do something we grow to regret. I would not forgive myself if..."
He stopped on his tracks. "If you want, I will go and take Rhaegar and drag him here. Maybe I will gueld him first, for the trouble"
"The princes foolish actions and Aerys's madness have given Stark and Baratheon good cause to go to war, and they have endangered Elia and her children. I'm reluctant to move to protect them from the consequences of their actions especially while neither the King nor the Prince have made any moves to apologize for the slights against us."He turns back to Oberyn. "I have yet to hear anything from Lewyn. He should be able to keep Elia safe for now, in the meantime we should watch events and prepare. If it is possible to bring Elia back to Dorne then we will do so."
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Post by oznerol on May 16, 2023 9:50:58 GMT -5
"They're our kin!"Said Oberyn. "They should be among us, not among the eunuch and the pyromancers... You know that disgusting twat could do something we grow to regret. I would not forgive myself if..."
He stopped on his tracks. "If you want, I will go and take Rhaegar and drag him here. Maybe I will gueld him first, for the trouble"
"The princes foolish actions and Aerys's madness have given Stark and Baratheon good cause to go to war, and they have endangered Elia and her children. I'm reluctant to move to protect them from the consequences of their actions especially while neither the King nor the Prince have made any moves to apologize for the slights against us."He turns back to Oberyn. "I have yet to hear anything from Lewyn. He should be able to keep Elia safe for now, in the meantime we should watch events and prepare. If it is possible to bring Elia back to Dorne then we will do so." Oberyn sits on a cushioned stool and places both legs, crossed, over a small silvery table. "Uncle is a fine warrior, she should be fine... He taught me much, after all"He inspects his nails.
"If we could, we should fetch her. Maybe Rhaenys too, she is the eldest. But Rhaegar has much to answer for, I knew trouble was coming when he crowned that little thing Queen of Beauty"
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Post by trot on May 16, 2023 10:51:27 GMT -5
Doran walks and joins his brother taking a seat across from him. He pauses considering his next words carefully.
"The prince is paying the price for his actions. It is on us to ensure Elia and the children do not also pay for his foolishness."
Doran sighs and looks out at the city.
"We need more information. I have summoned Lord Dayne to discuss things here in Sunspear. It is possible they may know more than we do. The Sword of the Morning was always close to Rheagar. However without eyes in the capital itself we do not have a full picture of things."
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Post by oznerol on May 16, 2023 12:25:05 GMT -5
"He better have some answers"
Said Oberyn.
"What about our banners? Have they gathered? Will we take the Boneway to the Marshes?"
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Post by trot on May 16, 2023 14:57:14 GMT -5
"I have called for the banners yes."
Doran shakes his head.
"I would prefer to stay out of this conflict in truth. If we could get Elia home to Dorne I would move to fortify the Boneway and leave the North to its fight. As is though I am afraid we will have to move north soon."
He pauses again as he rises and walks over to the Window.
"The question is what we should do when we move North. Do we strike at the Stag, or do we move towards the capital with the goal of securing the Keep and Elia. Defeating the rebels will not remove the danger the King poses nor will it address Rheagar's transgressions even if brings peace for now."
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Post by Magnate Lucius on May 16, 2023 19:22:15 GMT -5
Lord Ulrick Dayne, and his cousin, Ser Mors of High Hermitage, rode to Sunspear when the raven arrived, requesting his presence. Ulrick had already been working with his retainers to gather their men, considering the commotion to the North of Dorne. Upon their arrival, he and Mors headed to where both Prince Martell and his brother, Oberyn, were speaking. Mors remained in the background as Lord Dayne approached his liege and the Red Viper, bowing his head to them.
My Prince. Ser Martell.
He greets them both before raising his head.
Border guards report that much of the Reach strength has already been moved northward. Not to mention a lacking of guards along the Stormland border. Fighting must be truly fierce to peel such an amount of manpower from the Marches. My men are already gathering as we speak.
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Post by trot on May 16, 2023 20:35:48 GMT -5
Doran turns as the Lord of Starfall arrives, and greats the man.
"Lord Dayne we were just discussing events in the North. I'm curious if you know of the whereabout of Prince Rheagar? Word from the capital is he is missing."
He pauses.
"We need to decide how we will proceed when the host of Dorne marches north."
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Post by Magnate Lucius on May 16, 2023 21:10:58 GMT -5
Although Arthur Dayne had come to the lands of his forebears and kin, Lord Dayne had not seen him nor the Prince enter their ancestral lands. Even though the Tower of Joy was a place of solitude for House Dayne, it was little used these days considering how isolated it was. Rhaegar had chosen well for the nearest village was five miles away while the closest castle was double that.
My brother, Arthur, the Sword of the Morning, is also missing I hear. Not to mention Ser Oswell Whent. I have seen neither him nor the Prince Rhaegar, Your Highness.
To think that Lyanna Stark, Prince Rhaegar, and two members of the Kingsguard simply vanished was unbelievable.
I will make some inquiries with my men if they have noticed anything as of late.
That was the best he could give the Prince Martell. Now, on the matter of the march.
I am not one for tactics... Arthur was always better with those. But it is either we take the road into the Reach and move through friendly territory or bash ourselves against the disloyal Stormlords as we make our march. A chance to possibly settle old grudges along the Marches for the latter option.
Considering the histories that Lord Ulrick studied as a youth.
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Post by trot on May 16, 2023 21:33:34 GMT -5
Doran sighed. He had hoped that the Dayne's would know more. He hated to work with incomplete information.
"If he is not with you than perhaps Whent's lands? That would bode ill for the Prince if Tully sides with the rebels."
How had a Prince several members of the Kings Guard and a family member of the Warden of the North disappeared?
Doran frowns at the mans suggestion.
"I care little for punishing the Stormlands in truth. My priority is to ensure the safety of my sister and the capital. Wasting our strength fighting the leavings guarding keeps in the south will while the Wolf, Fish, Stag and Falcon converge on the capital."
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Post by oznerol on May 17, 2023 6:36:02 GMT -5
"I have called for the banners yes."Doran shakes his head. "I would prefer to stay out of this conflict in truth. If we could get Elia home to Dorne I would move to fortify the Boneway and leave the North to its fight. As is though I am afraid we will have to move north soon."
He pauses again as he rises and walks over to the Window. "The question is what we should do when we move North. Do we strike at the Stag, or do we move towards the capital with the goal of securing the Keep and Elia. Defeating the rebels will not remove the danger the King poses nor will it address Rheagar's transgressions even if brings peace for now." Said Oberyn with a hint of anger. "Sitting this out until it is done is hardly a good idea, something we might come to regret, greatly"
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