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5feet.of.fury Lady Rhaena‘s husband takes Maynfred Montoon‘s place on the council after his passing. Baela‘s returns to Driftmark with husband and daughter.

North of the Neck cold & hunger wreak havoc.
In Iron Islands there is a power struggle after death of Red Kraken. 2d

5feet.of.fury lady Jeyne Arryn dies, naming Joffrey Arryn as her heir, but this is disputed by her cousin Arnold Arryn & Isenbard Arryn.

Lord Rowan asks that Johanna Lannister withdraw forces from Iron Islands and ship food to the North. Arryn claimants are to present their case in Kings Landing. 2d

5feet.of.fury The Court & City dote on Viserys, but not his Lysene wife. Mainly because she worships the gods of Lys. Rumors abound that she has cat spies or can turn into a cat.

The Rogares accumulate power in Westeros between the bank and the brothel. 2d

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5feet.of.fury Spring of 135AC war in Iron islands ends, Cregan Stark borrows money to feed folk in Winterfell. Fighting continued in the Vale, Rowan sent 1000 men to restore Kings peace. Kings Landing prospers with returns from Rogare bank and flourishing trade. Lys prospers from a marriage alliance w/Dorne
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5feet.of.fury For the 1st time since The Dance a dragon flies over Kings Landing. Lady Rhaena takes to the skies on Morning. Shortly after, Lady Lara has a son. The child is named Aegon (ffs)

On Driftmark a dragon egg presented to Laena upon her birth hatches. The dragon is wingless & blind & bites Laena in her cradle. 2d

5feet.of.fury This is troubling to Aegon III who declares no dragon eggs in the castle. Viserys who kept his egg throughly captivity is wroth. The egg sent to Dragonstone.

Gaemon Palehair & Daenaera are poisoned. Gaemon dies. Aegon III descends into gloom.
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5feet.of.fury Corwyn Corbray is killed while enforcing Jeyne‘s Will for the Vale to fall to Joffrey Arryn. Alyn Oakenfist is dispatched by sea with an army to be lead by Moredo Rogare. But assaults upon the Vale are unsuccessful.

At the other end of the Vale. Rowan‘s host rouses a dragon (Sheepstealer & Nettles in a cave), they also face cold & hunger and a wildling attack. 2d

5feet.of.fury Faceless men of Braavos seem responsible for death of Lysandro & Drazenko Rogare - but at whose bidding?

Lysaro aspires to rule Lys. But in his scheming rumors abound that the Bank is unsound. Everyone starts withdrawing funds. lysaro flees. The bank is seized. The coin Westeros entrusted to Bank Rogare is lost. Rogares are arrested. Viserys defends his wife (with an axe). 2d

5feet.of.fury A new Hand has been appointed without Aegon III‘s input, Ser Marston. Complicating matters.

Sandoq the Shadow of Lys comes to defense of Aegon, Viserys & Larra. Secure in Maegor‘s Holdfast.

Lord Rowan confesses to commiting the poisoning at knifepoint & after torture. He also implicated Lady Larra & Viserys (which was not part off Marstons plan). Aegon has enough of this BS. 2d

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Marston is killed shortly after.

6 days after the false confession Aegon III leaves the holdfast. Rowan is alive but unable to continue as Hand. Grand Maester Munkun acts as regent & Hand.

Lords arrive in KingsLanding to select new regents. Positions are filled, Aegon III puts his seal. 2d

5feet.of.fury Trials take place for the poisoning of Gaemon & Daenaera & traitors. Then the fate of Lady Larra‘s brothers. They fair better than Lysaro who was chained to a pillar and whipped for 7 hours. Lotho‘s hand is cut off, Roggerio gets 7 lashes.

Larra has a second son, they name Aemon.

Alyn Oakenfist goes to restore the Velaryon fortune, sails to Old Volantis while Baela is pregnant with 2nd child. 2d

5feet.of.fury The King‘s 16th nameday nears, plans are made to travel his soon to be Kingdom. On the day, a bold Aegon asks for his seat at the head of the council table. He refuses travel, dismisses the regents. Even Mushroom leaves. The reign of the Broken King begins. 2d

5feet.of.fury Ok cat spies are cool because it reminded me of Arya, but I can‘t remember if there was any lore about the idea to enter the cat that ties back to this or if Larra could be a warg. 2d

5feet.of.fury Or if people are just jerks 2d

5feet.of.fury I was really glad Aegon made a big decision ..but George… what a parting note to leave us with… (edited) 2d

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Parts of this were excellent, parts very very slow. Copious death and I think GRRM might actually hate pregnant women. Freud would have a field day with that. Overall I liked it. The style was different but not bad. #readingwesteros

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This was such a rollercoaster. Def the most lighthearted chapter.

5feet.of.fury Baela‘s husband sails his epic voyage to the Sunset Sea. He uses more caution than previous Lu as he returns to the Stepstones. Scouts are sent ahead.

He has to fight or treat with Ryndoon. Ryndoon is quite the character & his men are very loyal.

Alyn doesn‘t want to risk losses fighting as he will need forces to defeat the Red Kraken (Dalton Greyjoy) so he talks. 4d

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Alyn is allowed to pass through Ryndoon‘s waters after a weird stay on Bloodstone & promise of 3 ships & a kiss from Lady Baela (should Ryndoon come to Driftmark)

Next he approached Dorne. Trade is amicable but storms cause losses & they are attacked by bandits. 4d

5feet.of.fury Old Town welcomes them, & provides 20 warships. Lord Redwyne is supposed to send 30 but they do not come timely and Alyn doesn‘t wait. More ships from Shield Island join them. However a storm comes: 1 ship sinks, 3 others damaged.

Meanwhile the Red Kraken has gathered his power. But on the eve of battle he is killed by his salt wife Tess. The forces against Alyn dissolve. 4d

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5feet.of.fury Even though he never faced his foe, he gets gifts of esteem from Johanna Lannister and celebration at Lannisport. Alyn wants to go home. He leaves Leo Costayne & 1/3 of the force to protect them.

Dorne allys with Tyrosh & Lys against Ryndoon. Drazenko Rogare approaches Alyn, the conversation is unknown but the next day Alyn raises the ships banners for Lys.
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5feet.of.fury Back at Kings Landing, Aegon III is in better spirits & spends more time in court. Unwin is humiliated & insufferable. Mad at the twins for wrecking his plans.

Baela has a girl: Laena, after her mother.

Word is sent that Alyn is off to Lys to secure a treasure beyond a price.

Peake has no idea what that means. It drives him mad. 4d

5feet.of.fury When Alyn does return he is greeted by Aegon III, Daenaera, Baela, their daughter & many other notables. The “treasure” is Viserys (the king‘s long lost brother, youngest son of Rhaenyra & Daemon, presumed dead since battle of the Gullet.
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5feet.of.fury Viserys had been held captive but well treated by Magister Bambarro. Upon Bambarro‘s death, creditors seized his manse, the princeling went to Lysander Rogare (patriarch of a banking dynasty) who married him to his daughter Lara of Lys.

Alyn agreed to terms of 100,000 golden dragons, agreed not to take up arms against house Rogare for 100 years AND entrust the crowns funds to the Rogare Bank of Lys 4d

5feet.of.fury Viserys (age 12) is 2 years younger than Aegon but more mature. His wife is 19. Aegon‘s disposition improves upon his brothers return, he had felt guilty for abandoning him at the Gullet. They become constant companions.

Unwin Peake is outraged about the terms of Viserys return but is overruled. He threatens to resign, & they call his bluff & dismiss him. 4d

BethM I felt so happy for Aegon! 3d

5feet.of.fury @BethM same! I don‘t think the kid got good news in his whole life. 3d

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5feet.of.fury Following the death of Tyland Lannister, Aegon III shows maturity beyond his years. He calls on Thaddeus Rowan to be Hand & Lord Alyn (husband of Baela) to be Admiral

Lord Peake however takes control of the council & makes his own appointments. Rowan is given a lessor sap ointment as Master of Laws. Hand was combined with Protector of the Realm & taken up by Unwin Peake himself 7d

5feet.of.fury Aegon III retreats back into silence taking little part in rule of the realm.

Unwin Peake essentially rules for 2 years. His goal is to restor House Peake to his former greatness.

Aegon III is sullen & does not like the changes made under Peake. Peake punishes him further by making Aegon‘s friend & cupbearer Gaemon Palehair a whipping boy. Any misbehavior of Aegon‘s will be taken out on Gaemon. 7d

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133 AC on the Feast Day of Our Father Above the Hand dokes our punishments to rapists, murderers, another “Shepherd Reborn”, a captain of a Pentoshi merchantman said to be responsible for bringing Winter Fever, & Former Grand Maester Orwyle (traitor & deserter of the Nights Watch). They are executed.

Aegon was present as duty required but took no part. 7d

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5feet.of.fury The narrow sea is again open to trading. But Pentoshi sellswords now hold the Stepstones & Braavosi warships hold the waters in between. Peake wants to establish a presence on Bloodstone to keep the waters open. He orders Lord of Tides Alyn Velaryon to put his fleets under command of Gedmund.
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5feet.of.fury Lord of Tides at first appears to do so but then takes his fleet & attack the Braavosi himself. He is victorious; he lost 3 ships while sinking 30, captured 6 galleys, 11 cogs & 89 hostages, food, drink & an elephant. 7d

5feet.of.fury Alyn Velaryon is at 1st welcomed as a hero, but the Hand is mad. He may have an elephant but they didn‘t take Bloodstone as intended. Racallio Ryndoon‘s pirate kingdom which Peake wished to diminish was in a stronger position w/Braavosi gone. & the Hand does not want war w/wealthy Braavos. 7d

5feet.of.fury Alyn is sent off to battle Greyjoys, outcomes are a win/win for Peake‘s motives. Baela tells him she is pregnant as he leaves on a taken Braavosi warship renamed Lady Baela.

Bribes are given & Braavos breaks ties with Ryndoon & cede the Stepstones. The royal treasury is depleted.

Winter Fever descends in the North. 3000 wildling cross the Wall, Cregan Stark rides to hunt them with other Northmen & nights Watch. (edited) 7d

5feet.of.fury Young Queen Jaehaera - last surviving child of Aegon II - threw herself out a window in Maegor‘s holdfast at age 10. But some speculate she may have been pushed, as her mother Heleana died similarly & under suspicious conditions. Though there is no proof, there is plenty of motivation. Prominently that Baela‘s upcoming child would be in succession until Aegon III has an heir of his own. 7d

5feet.of.fury Promptly, Aegon is told he must wed again. To the Hand‘s daughter Myrielle.

Lords Rowan & Mooton have had it with Peake‘s overreach. He also gets strongly worded letters from Lady Arryn, Kermit Tully & Cregan Stark. 7d

5feet.of.fury Others put potential betrothals forward. In the end the decision will be made by Aegon III, a ball is planned & maidens to be brought for his choosing. Peake still keeps his plan for his daughter in motion with gossip & intervention.

On the day of the ball maidens are paraded before Aegon III as he sits on the Iron Throne. Dubbed “The Maiden‘s Day Cattle Show” by Mushroom. 7d

5feet.of.fury Aegon seems unimpressed. This bodes well for Peake‘s daughter as atleast Aegon has gotten to know her, & seems somewhat comfortable with her.

But Baela & Rhaena arrive ceremoniously with Lady Daenaera Velaryon (daughter of Daeron Velaryon & Hazel Hearte) who is chosen as Aegon III‘s queen. Peake has to concede, but at 6 years old she is no where near childbearing age for the heir they need. 7d

BethM Did she have to be 6?! I love the twins though, spunky. 6d

5feet.of.fury @BethM LOVE them! They did f up Peake‘s whole plan with that though! Leaving Baela‘s baby next in line (if it‘s a boy, I think, if it‘s not I have no idea haha) 6d

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5feet.of.fury Cregan Stark doesn‘t know what to do with his host. Aly tells him the men may be wanted by widows in riverlands. A Wolf for Every Widow.

The kings coronation brings people from across the kingdom. Ser Willis Fell (sole survivor of Kingsguard from Viserys time) is made Lord Commander of White Swords. Tyland Lannister is made Hand, lord Leowyn Corbay is made Protector of the Realm. Corlys is on the council with 6 others. 1w

5feet.of.fury Tyland was so disfigured from the Queen‘s torturers he took to wearing a silken hood. As other regents convene less and less often, Tyland got more power.

Winter has descended & trade has collapsed.

They don‘t know what to do about Alicent. Her actions vengeful & unpredictable. Tyland imprisons her in Maegor‘s Holdfast. 1w

5feet.of.fury Dalton Greyjoy paid little heed to edicts coming from the Iron Throne. He continues raiding. Johanna Lannister attempts to oppose them, but he puts her ships to torch.

Tyrosh, Lys & Myrtle go to war.

131 AC comes to a close with the seas on fire east and west of the Seven Kingdoms while blizzards descend on Winterfell.

The king & queen are children of 11 & 8. Both have witnessed horrible tragedies. Both seem to have no joy. 1w

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Wildling descend of the Vale. Lady Jeyne Arryn leaves the council to defend her lands. As does Lord Caron when Dornishmen come towards Nightsong. Corlys Velaryon dies 132 AC. The council is shrinking.

Alyn Velaryon become Lord of Tides and Master of Driftmark, but is not granted Corlys‘s place on the regency council. 1w

5feet.of.fury The council, reminded of mortality, makes a plan for Aegon III‘s heir. The only successors the realm is likely to accept: Baela & Rhaena Targaryen. Munkun points out it should be a male successor -however all the other males are dead? Munkun says he will research…
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5feet.of.fury They decide they must marry off Baela who is wild & picks unsavory suitors. Thaddeus Rowan of Goldengrove gets that honor. If they have a son he will be a clear successor. Baela is not impressed. She runs away & Marty‘s Alyn Velaryon.

Tyland decides that‘s good enough. But the council doesn‘t see how their offspring would make a suitable heir. 1w

5feet.of.fury So then they need to get Rhaena wed. She chooses Leowyn Corbray‘s brother Corwyn.

Famine looms in the North. Wildlings come from beyond the Wall. 1w

5feet.of.fury Harrenhal is now claimed to be ruled by a witch with fearsome powers. It‘s Alys Rivers (former paramour of Aemond) who says her son is Aemond‘s son & heir, the rightful king of Westeros. The soldiers sent from KingsLanding are killed by Harrenhal‘s riders. 1/3 of the men live to tell the tale, including 1 prisoner who says he say Alys with a dragon. 1w

5feet.of.fury Tyland wants to deal with this “witch queen” but Winter Fever hits Kings Landing. The city is closed and the Red Keep barred. Many die, including Alicent.

Aegon III to everyone‘s astonishment visits & soothes the sick. Including Tyland Lannister before his passing. 1w

BethM Some good ends tied up with Alicent and Daemon‘s daughters, a bit ofd that they didn‘t move the king/queen story forward. I felt bad for Tyland by the end. I liked the last lines about how he plotted against them but served Rhaenyra‘s son faithfully. 7d

5feet.of.fury @BethM Tyland wasn‘t so bad. I agree he tried to be a good Hand to Aegon III. I hope we get more “witch queen” stuff 7d

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“Winter is here & there are worse ways to die”

5feet.of.fury Aegon III aka Aegon the Unlucky, a monarch who said little and did less. He came to the throne 131 AC and ruled for 26 years. His reign began as a boy of 10.

The Lads: Kermit & Oscar Tully & Benjicot Blackwood - young leaders of the Riverlands- revel in their victory after the death of Aegon 1w

5feet.of.fury Cregan Stark arrives in Kings Landing but does not get the same reception as the Lads. Cregan wants to continue the war, destroy all that remained of those who put Aegon II in power. Storm‘s End, Old Town, Casterly Rock. Corlys tries to dissuade him.

Corlys is locked up. The Lads join their forces to Lord Stark, either for fame or being terrified by Cregan. 1w

5feet.of.fury KingsLanding is wary. A man claiming to be The Shepherd reborn rises. Alyn Velaryon demands Corlys be released. Cregan locks up Aegon III in Maegor‘s holdfast “for his own safety”

Answers to Corlys‘s peace offers arrive. Cretan‘s plans for war are undone by 3 widows. 1w

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5feet.of.fury Cregan still wants to put Aegon II‘s poisoners to death. but in order to do that Aegon III must make him Hand (which he does). 22 are implicated for minor roles, as are the Club Foot & the Sea Snake.

He shows Mercy to Corlys for a bargain with Alysanne of House Blackwood (Black Aly). Stark likes the brazen, stubborn Black Aly. He asks for her maidenhead which she lost riding a horse at 13, so he asks for her hand in marriage instead 1w

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After the executions he resigns and heads back to Winterfell. 1w

BethM I just still really like the starks. Fairly honorable. I was very confused about the lads I think I skipped over their names/importance at one point 😂 1w

5feet.of.fury @BethM the Starks are so straightforward. “I said I was going to do it, so I‘m doing it” 1w

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5feet.of.fury Aegon II proclaims that the true king is returning, but still has to make a dangerous journey from Dragonstone. Sunfyre doesn‘t recover, dies slowly. Lady Baela is almost put to death for it, Aegon II realizes this is in haste - he requests Baela‘s cousin Alyn of Hull pay homage or she will die. 2w

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Betrayals & betrothals follow. They need a way to bring the Sea Snake to their side. He is offered a full pardon if he bends the knee to Aegon II & deliver the swords and sails of Driftmark. But Corlys sets terms of his own: he wants pardons for all who fought for Rhaenyra, Aegon the Younger betrothed to Princess Jaehaera (and both proclaimed Aegon II‘s heirs) + Lady Baela freed. 2w

5feet.of.fury Alicent has to consent to the proposals as proxy for Aegon II.

Aegon II returns to King‘s Landing. He is in great pain, but sets to his duties. He is determined to exact vengeance on those who betrayed him at the surrounding keeps. The Lords must raise Aegon II‘s banners & provide suitable hostages 2w

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5feet.of.fury This does not sit right with Winterfell, barrowtown & White Harbor, Riverrun or the Vale. the Vale also houses Baela‘s twin Rhaena and her dragon (though still a hatchling) is a symbol of strength for the rebels. Aegon II decides he also needs a dragon.

7 dragon eggs are brought from Dragonstone but none yield a dragon. 2w

5feet.of.fury Sea Snake advocates for pardon & peace, Borros Baratheon for more fighting. Aegon II decides to marry Cassandra Baratheon to make more heirs & void the deal with Corlys. But they still need House Velaryon‘s support.

Plots & counterplots surround Aegon II but he is oblivious. In constant pain, unable to walk, he still plans his marriage while his enemies come from the North.
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5feet.of.fury Lord Borros leads the attack against the forces of Riverrun on the Kingsroad. King Aegon II‘s last army is shattered.

Corlys‘s warnings have proved true. Aegon threatens the Tully hostages, as well as Lady Baela. Baela is spirited away to safety by Larys the Clubfoot.

Aegon II heads to the Sept in a litter with a flagon of Arbor red. When they reach the Sept the king is dead. 2w

5feet.of.fury The poison & poisoner are unknown, but facts suggest Larys the Clubfoot.

Aegon II only reigned for 2 years. The war was over. Aegon the younger (son of Rhaenyra & Daemon) weds Princess Jaehaera (daughter of Halaena & Aegon II) the Dance of the Dragons ends & reign of Aegon III begins 2w

BethM 1- how did Corlys manage to survive all this? 2- couldn‘t we have just wed two of the kids in the first place 😂 1w

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5feet.of.fury With Addam Velaryon accused of treason Rhaenyra has lost a dragon rider, the Hand, & support forces of House Velaryon.

Heleana dies by apparent suicide, though some disagree, believing she was murdered by Rhaenyra. This leads to riots. The master of coin is tortured in the attack
City Watch comes for the Shepherd, but the flock strikes back leaving them slaughtered. 2w

5feet.of.fury Rhaenyra also hears that Maidenpool has gone to the enemy & Nettles escaped. Her reign is in ruins.

The Shepherd returns to preaching, points his disciples at the Dragonpit. Tens of thousands go to kill the dragons. Rhaenyra calms her son‘s concerns saying Dragons may kill them. Even Mushroom warns of the danger to the dragons. Rhaenyra dismisses this & doesn‘t notice when Joffrey sneaks off on her dragon Syrax. 2w

5feet.of.fury 7 men rode through the madness of the city to bring back Joffrey. Joff falls from Syrax before he reaches the dragon pit. His body is looted & 3 of The 7 die getting his remains.

The flock takes out 4 dragons. Syrax descended on them, and also killed. Rhaenyra loses both her son & dragon. KingsLanding is lost. The queens flight does not bring peace to KL. The flock brings their wrath to the wealthy. 2w

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The Shepherd‘s crowds dwindle. Dareon & 2 traitor dragonriders are antsy to take the city. News arrives of Aemond‘s death. Aegon II has still not been seen. Dareon is next in line of succession but Hard Hugh Hammer names himself, as rider of fierce Vermithor he feels entitled.

Ser Addam Velaryon goes to retake Tumbleton from the 2 betrayers. Hugh Hammer dies, but so does Prince Dareon. 2w

5feet.of.fury Tessarion faces off against Seasmoke, Vermithor joins the battle. Addam fights valiantly on Seasmoke, but all end up dead.

Ulf White makes his own bid for the throne, he is poisoned by Hobert Hightower who had to poison himself in the ruse.

Rhaenyra searches for refuge. Cregan Stark vows to send a host from Winterfell. Rhaenyra has no coin or ships, she is forced to sell her crown to get passage to Dragonstone. But an ambush awaits. 2w

5feet.of.fury Aegon II & Sunfyre had faced Moondancer & Lady Baela (prince Daemon‘s daughter with Laena) for the seat. Sunfyre unable to fly, Aegon broke both his legs. When he heard of Rhaenyra‘s return Ser Alfred Broome prepared a suitable welcome. Sunfyre cooks & eats Rhaenyra. Rhaenyra‘s remaining son Prince Aegon is hostage.

The true King goes to claim the throne. 2w

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5feet.of.fury KIngsLanding fell, but Aemond & Criston Cole are advancing on Harrenhal. When the arrive after 19 day Prince Daemon & his people are gone. They celebrate the victory, thinking the enemy fled. Aemond is enraged when he hears what happened in KL. He takes his anger on the Strongs, knowing someone betrayed them. 2w

5feet.of.fury Battle by the Lakeshore - 2000 men dead including Lord Frey, Lord Lefford & Ser Emory Hill. The Lannister host was slaughtered as were many of the Winter Wolves.

Aemond & Criston debate how to answer the queens attacks. Aemond wants to go back to KL, Criston urges him to join strength with his brother Daeron (&hopefully Aegon & Sunfyre). The 2 men part ways. Criston goes south to join Prince Daeron. Aemond attacks traitors w/Vhagar. 2w

5feet.of.fury Rhaenyra has spared Alicent by beheaded Otto Hightower who had served 3 Kings as Hand. Bartimos Celtigar is name Master of Coin. Under Aegon II, Tyland Lannister had shipped off 3/4 of the kings wealth & Aegon II had spent the rest. Only empty vaults left.

Taxes are enacted. Small folk who once welcomed Rhaenyra‘s return now oppose her. Calling her “Maegor with teats” the throne draws fresh blood daily. 2w

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5feet.of.fury Ser Rickard & Aegon II‘s son Maelor are discovered in Rhaenyra‘s territory, the knight is killed & the boy seized. In a fight over where to take him & by who, he is killed.

Freys claim newly abandoned Harrenhal.

Aemond burns the riverlands.

South of Harrenhal Criston‘s host is in peril & he is slain, the battle ends in butchery.

Aemond &Vhagar had become Terror of the trident. The people beg for Rhaenyra‘s help 2w

5feet.of.fury Lord Corlys plead with Rhaenyra to ask enemy lords to bend the knee & give hostages, to give Alicent & Heleana to the Faith & send her half brothers to the Wall. She declines, says once the usurpers brothers are dead all will bend the knee.

Alicent pleads for her sons lives, asking to split the Kingdom. But she has no pity for Rhaenyra‘s sons & serves only to fan the flames of vengeance.
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5feet.of.fury The dragons face off. Bretrayl from Ulf White & Hugh Hammer.

Prince Daemon & Nettles hunt for Aemond to no avail.

Across Blackwater Bay the dragon Grey Ghost is found dead. Cannibal is blamed. 2w

5feet.of.fury The foe approaches Rhaenyra in KingsLanding. 6 dragons in KL but only 1 in Red Keep. They ready the dragons & dragonriders but Addam Velaryons loyalty is questioned. Bartimos urges Rhaenyra to seize the other 2 baseborn dragonseeds, if they lose more dragons to the enemy they are lost & Rhaenyra is quick to believe the worst. 2w

5feet.of.fury Lady Misery (soon to be mistress of whispers) tells the queen that Nettles has already betrayed her & is carrying Prince Daemon‘s bastard.

Addam Velaryon manages to escape on Seasmoke. Betrayed again, Rhaenyra lashes out on Corlys & Grand Maester.

The Shepherd preaches against the nature of Dragons & Targaryens. Crowds grow. 2w

5feet.of.fury Ulf & Hammer aren‘t the help Prince Daeron had hoped for. Doing foul deeds & demanding huge rewards.

Manfryd Mooton in Maidenpool is tasked with doing away with Nettles. They know that this is unfair, she is a young woman & also Daemon‘s wrath. Some tell him just to ignore the letter. The young maester ends up showing the letter to Daemon & Nettles. 2w

5feet.of.fury The prince & his bastard girl spend 1 more night together. Nettles leaves the next day on Sheepstealer towards Bay of Crabs.

Daemon goes back to Harrenhal. 2w

5feet.of.fury After 14 days Vhagar & Aemond come. In battle Daemon leaps from Caraxes onto Vhagar with Queen Visenya‘s sword Dark Sister in hand, Aemond fumbles with the chains on his saddle & Daemon puts the sword through his blind eye till it exits his throat. Neither Dragon or man survive. But Daemon‘s remains are never found. 2w

5feet.of.fury Why do I want an HEA for Daemon & Nettles? This isn‘t that kind of story. 2w

BethM I want an HEA for someone 😂 2w

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