The Kingdom of Aethelgard is in chaos. King Osric has died without a clear heir, and the ancient laws of succession are being challenged. Smoke rises from the borders as rival lords gather their strength. In the capital, the common folk are hungry and restless, while the nobility bickers over the remains of the realm.
Ser Alric Thorne
Starts at The Golden GatesLow-born knight with a claim no one expected.
Stats
- Political Influence20
- Military Might15
- Peasant Loyalty40
- Hero Health100
- Court Suspicion10
Traits4
- Low Born
- Tactical Mind
- Charismatic Voice
- Determined
Inventory3
- Weathered Bastard Sword
- Royal Signet Ring
- Worn Parchment Map
Who's in it8
StarringSer Alric Thornewithand
Ally2
Neutral5
Hostile1
Sides in play4
Where you'll go8
The Golden Gates
Massive stone towers loom over a bridge where refugees gather. The air smells of smoke and wet earth. A heavy iron portcullis hangs half-open, guarded by soldiers in dented plate armor.
Sister Maryam and Captain Kaelen- The Hall of KingsA vast chamber of cold marble and high arches. Sunlight filters through stained glass, casting long pools of red and blue on the floor. A heavy crown sits on a velvet cushion atop the empty throne.
Maester Luwin and Lady Elara Vance - The Whispering WoodsGnarled trees with silver leaves create a dense, rustling canopy. Low mist clings to the mossy ground, hiding narrow paths. A faint sound of chanting echoes from somewhere deep within the thicket.
Tomas the Rebel - Iron Hold FortressA squat, brutalist castle built into the side of a jagged mountain. Black banners whip in the high winds. The sound of hammers hitting anvils rings out from the inner courtyard.
Baron Ironfoot - The Sunken CathedralA half-submerged ruin resting in a quiet swamp. Moss-covered gargoyles peer down from the crumbling spires. Water ripples inside the nave, reflecting the pale light of the moon.
High Priest Maldon - The Shadow MarketNarrow alleys filled with the scent of spice and damp wool. Dim lanterns hang from wooden beams, illuminating stalls filled with strange artifacts. Figures in hoods whisper in the dark corners.
The Weasel - The Serpent's FordA vital stone bridge spanning a wide, rushing river. Old watchtowers stand at either end, their stones slick with spray. Small boats are moored at a nearby wooden dock.
- The Star MonolithA single pillar of smooth obsidian rising from a grassy plain. Strange runes glow with a soft blue light on its surface. The air nearby hums with a faint, vibrating energy.
The journey
- Stage 1
The Outcast's Ascent
Following the King's suspicious death, Ser Alric must navigate the refugee-clogged Golden Gates. He needs to secure the loyalty of the common people and find his footing in the underworld of the capital to begin his claim.
- Stage 2
Shadows of the Court
- Stage 3
The Crown of Iron and Blood
- The finale · The Hall of Kings
The Coronation of Thorne
Story milestones6
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