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Post by Vhagar on Jan 11, 2014 16:27:53 GMT -5
It's fine. I look forward to seeing your concept.
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Post by Morys Martell on Jan 14, 2014 4:22:50 GMT -5
So does the captin of the guard command the goldclaoks under the master of laws command? Or is it a different guard we will be captain of?
Also, does the position of kings justice exist in this timeline?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2014 4:33:13 GMT -5
Goldcloak commander and King's Jurtice are taken. I guess the captain of the guard commands the royal guard.
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Post by Maekar on Jan 14, 2014 6:40:42 GMT -5
Captain of the Guard would command the targaryen household guardsmen who police the red keep, whereas the gold cloaks police the city proper
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Post by Vhagar on Jan 14, 2014 8:55:43 GMT -5
Yeah, Maekar's right. That captain of the guard role would be suitable.
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Post by Morys Martell on Jan 14, 2014 11:47:38 GMT -5
Thanks for the clarification.
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Post by Chris on Jan 18, 2014 8:52:06 GMT -5
Is hand of the King available?
Also, while I have an idea as to a character in terms of personality and characteristics, I am completely lost (And, I am embarrassed to admit, confused) in terms of the genealogy, or rather where he might fit in the genealogy.
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Post by Vhagar on Jan 18, 2014 8:55:49 GMT -5
Welcome!
Can you outline your character idea then I can help you work out how you fit into the genealogy? I won't deny that it's confusing!
We ha someone interested in the Hand of the King role but that person hasn't actually made their character yet so I can't give you a straight answer until I check with that person.
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Post by Chris on Jan 18, 2014 9:53:42 GMT -5
Thanks.
Now as to outlining the idea, how best to do this.
On the surface, to those who are not the most perceptive when it comes to character, or who are just quick to assume he would be someone who comes across as somewhat unremarkable, a reasonable military commander, but nothing too remarkable, not a particularly great swordsman, and in court he seems to be just a reasonably mannered, but honestly the kind of person who just seems like at best a loyal soldier.
Those of a sharper mind for intrigue would see that as the act that it really is, hiding 3 things, a mind for intrigue, near complete ruthlessness, and subtlety/control needed to balance this.
Motivation wise I would best describe it as reasonable loyalty for personal gain, he is in it for himself to some degree, but while no 'Fair weather friend', he will not go down with a sinking boat either, so yeah, motivation is long term personal interest.
At this stage my concept is still quite an outline.
And it's now 3:50 am, ah snap.
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Post by Vhagar on Jan 18, 2014 10:02:06 GMT -5
That sounds good to me. We still have some family slots available so I am wondering what sort of status you'd want him to have? Excluding the possible Hand rank, of course. I am still waiting to hear back from the other person about that one.
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Post by Maekar on Jan 18, 2014 10:11:22 GMT -5
If you have any specific genealogy questions, also, I'll be happy to answer them as best I can.
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Post by Chris on Jan 18, 2014 10:50:30 GMT -5
Thanks Maekar, though I can't think of any ATM.
As to Status, he would be someone who would be recognizable, and to those who only see the surface level of him he would seem to be involved in, say a war council purely due to position rather than actual value. So yeah, noticeable esque Status, but not particularly high, if that makes sense.
Anyway, it's nearly 5am here, so I will be back whenever I wake up.
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Post by Vhagar on Jan 18, 2014 11:00:41 GMT -5
I meant in terms of nobility i.e. who his parents are and whether he's trueborn or a bastard, or descended from a female Targaryen who married into a different house?
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Post by Maekar on Jan 18, 2014 11:08:58 GMT -5
Thanks Maekar, though I can't think of any ATM. As to Status, he would be someone who would be recognizable, and to those who only see the surface level of him he would seem to be involved in, say a war council purely due to position rather than actual value. So yeah, noticeable esque Status, but not particularly high, if that makes sense. Anyway, it's nearly 5am here, so I will be back whenever I wake up. Well depending what House you want to be from (which depends on admin approval if you're not a targaryen or targaryen bastard) it is possible to invent a female targaryen to be tour character's mother to explain your being a dragonrider. Or if you want, you can play a younger sibling of Lord Velaryon, who is an NPC and also the master of ships. You would not be landed or a lord, although you would be addressed as "my lord hand" or whatever colloquially. That provides our with several areas of potential ambition, perhaps you want Driftmark which would be interesting since your brother would technically rank below you on the Small Council |
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Post by Vhagar on Jan 18, 2014 11:17:09 GMT -5
Could be a Harroway and heir to Harrenhal. Lord Harroway is also an NPC.
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Post by Maekar on Jan 18, 2014 13:48:42 GMT -5
Those chsracter swill be much younger, 24 or less, which is why I suggested be velaryon
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2014 15:33:04 GMT -5
Welcome to the game, Chris!
Marie, I think the Hand of the King position might actually be available - Aerie can always contribute in another role (lady in waiting, etc), but for the time being she's likely not going to be super active and she's traveling, so you can ask if she'd want to take another role for when she has more time.
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Post by Vhagar on Jan 18, 2014 17:14:02 GMT -5
Ah cool. I'd not heard anything from Aerie a while so I sent her a PM seeking clarification but if that is the case, I am certainly open to considering a character in that role as we definitely do want it filled by a PC.
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Post by Chris on Jan 18, 2014 21:16:17 GMT -5
I have to say I rather like Maekar's idea of being a Velaryon, as it would fit with how I envision my guy.
What age range would he have to be if he was a velaryon?
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Post by Maekar on Jan 18, 2014 21:27:29 GMT -5
The age range would be anything between 43 and 28, so within that, whatever suits your character best. Bear in mind that the younger you are, the more unusual it would be for you to have been appointed Hand, so if you want to be younger, you'll probably have to write a more interesting story about how you became Hand in the first place.
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Post by Chris on Jan 18, 2014 21:35:39 GMT -5
Would 38 be a believable age for hand?
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Post by Maekar on Jan 18, 2014 21:39:55 GMT -5
You should register an account and PM the admins (one of whom is online) and try to work it out with them; I can give advice but I don't have the authority to say yes or no.
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Post by Chris on Jan 18, 2014 22:32:18 GMT -5
Will do so when I get back on later tonight.
Thanks for the advice around house and possible genealogical position and such, already feel welcome and a lot less confused.
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Post by Maekar on Jan 18, 2014 22:32:59 GMT -5
It's my pleasure man, any other questions just let me know.
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Post by Vhagar on Jan 19, 2014 6:39:04 GMT -5
38 would be a great age, Chris. In the novels, Ned Stark is 35 when Robert names him Hand. Making him that age would mean the character would be fairly close in age to the king, who is 42.
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all alone and also really bored 
Hopefully going to kickstart the festival too
Jul 3, 2014 12:43:09 GMT -5
Hopefully going to kickstart the festival too
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