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A Stark New Robb Si

This is just a thought I've had, and while I’m not the best at writing, I thought I’d give it a try with some help from Grammarly and various wiki pages. I’m unsure if I’ll continue with this or if it’s even any good, but I really want to create a stronger version of Robb Stark who makes sensible plans based on his meta knowledge, especially from the show gained from the merging of my OC’s knowledge and soul. For example, this Robb will know about the secret entrance into Casterly Rock, as revealed when Tyrion was building the sewer. He could also eliminate Ramsay Bolton after learning about warging, which would allow him to scout and potentially assassinate enemies. Additionally, he could learn the Old Tongue to help negotiate with the Free Folk, particularly the Thenns, who are more advanced and have giants. They would be a realistic choice to come across the Wall and Bend the knee as they are the most advanced and culturally close to an automatic city state, almost though I’m pretty sure they do have settlements in the books and the show it is somewhat mentioned I believe, but they would be given land. I don’t know where yet and it would make enough sense that there would be enough balloons, especially if the star offering this to them swore by the old gods, and spoke the old tongue, but this is just a bunch of planning and thoughts I had I don’t know how far I’ll end up writing this, but I hope you give it a shot.
Artos_Kensington · 372.2k Views

Robert’s Second Chance: Dance of Dragons Rewritten (Completed)

"My memory... hehe. King Robert Baratheon... murdered by a pig. Give me something for the pain, and let me die." What eloquent last words for a king. But Robert had never been an eloquent man. Not as a rowdy young man. Not as the leader of the Rebellion that put an end to the Targaryen Dynasty. Not as the first non-Targaryen ruler of the Seven Kingdoms. He wasn't about to turn into a damn poet on his deathbed. But I'll leave my legacy behind…oh, Seven fucking Hells, who am I kidding? What grand legacy had he left? Half a kingdom in debt to Tywin Lannister? Another half in debt to the Iron Bank? A queen who might spit on his corpse? A demon son who spent his youth butchering cats? Tommen and Myrcella were sweet natured, it's true, but they were not his heirs. And now he, a once proud, powerful warrior, was dying a fat, drunken whoremonger who'd been killed while making an ass of himself, trying to hunt. If anything, I left the realm worse than I found it. Even if I did rid the world of the Targaryens. For all the good it did. It hadn't stopped the nightmares. In his dreams, he killed Rhaegar every damn night, but it was never enough. He could drive his war hammer into Rhaegar's heart a thousand times and it would not soothe the aching, the longing, in his own. It would not bring his beloved Lyanna back to life. It would not chase the eternal grief from Ned's eyes. Eyes that were once alight with youthful exuberance as they grew up together in the Vale. I avenged her. I avenged her father and her brother. And yet ultimately I fought for nothing. It didn't bring her back. It hasn't even brought me comfort now, on my death bed. Grief that milk of the poppy could not swallow wrapped its tendrils around Robert's heart, squeezing painfully, as it often did. He would gladly trade the seventeen years he spent as King if only he could turn back the hands of time. He would protect Lyanna before Rhaegar could abscond with her. Or he would have rescued her in time. He would have warned Brandon and Rickard Stark to stay away from King's Landing… If I had half so much gold as I do wishes and regrets. I'd leave Joffrey an overflowing treasury. At least he would not regret for much longer, not now as his vision grew hazy and black. Soon, it would all leave him. The grief and the sorrow would not follow him into death. But as the last whispers of consciousness faded from his dying mind, a single thought lingered on: I'd trade everything to go back…   Want to read advanced chapters? If you’re enjoying the story and would like early access to future chapters, please consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/HalyxStark.
Halyx_Stark · 369.4k Views

Scions of the Cruel King (Completed)

Want to read advanced chapters? If you’re enjoying the story and would like early access to future chapters, please consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/HalyxStark. Note: This story follows multiple generation of targaryen Civil wars Though Aegon Targaryen was proclaimed King of the Seven Kingdoms, Dorne stubbornly remained independent. For his reign, Aegon focused on building a royal keep and securing his hold over the six conquered kingdoms. Wary of the Targaryen dragons, the Faith of the Seven privately grumbled about the king's incestuous marriages but complied with his wishes. The Faith, however, closely watched Aegon's sons. Aenys, born in 3 AL to Queen Rhaenys, shared his parents' Valyrian features but mirrored his mother's preference for courtly luxuries over martial pursuits. In a break from tradition, Aegon married Aenys not to his own sister, but to Catelyn Tully. Their children were Jaehaerys and Alysanne. Aegon's second son with Rhaenys, Maegor, was married to his sister Daenys, who tragically died bearing a stillborn child. Maegor, born in 8 AL, grew into a fierce warrior. Though seen as a cruel loner by some, he was deeply loyal to his family. After Daenys’s death, he stood vigil by her side for over a week until his father forcibly removed him. He later found happiness in a short-lived marriage to his sister Eleana, with whom he had twin daughters, Visenya and Rhaenys, and a son, Vaegyl, born in the first year of Aenys's rule. When Aegon the Dragon died in 37 AL, the Faith saw its chance. They denounced the weak, sickly King Aenys as a product of incest and called for a rebellion. Bloody revolts erupted, and assassins targeted the royal family. In one such attempt, an arrow meant for Maegor struck and killed his wife, Eleana. This loss transformed Maegor’s anger into a cold hatred for the Faith. He ruthlessly crushed a revolt by the Arryns of Gulltown, executing them all, which quelled the minor lords but not the Faith. Rumors persisted that the High Septon poisoned King Aenys, leading to his death. With the realm in turmoil and Aenys's children still young, Maegor ascended the throne. Urged by his Hand, Gerold Westerling, Maegor married Gerold's daughter Jeyne and fathered three sons: Aegon, Daemon, and Laecareys. Despite his efforts, the rebellion continued, and by his death in 48 AL, the Faith seemed to be winning. Amidst the succession crisis, Aenys’s son Jaehaerys assumed the regency for his young cousin Vaegyl and began negotiating for peace. This tale begins in 56 AL. As Vaegyl approaches manhood, Jaehaerys and the small council plan their next move against the still-rebelling Faith. Unbeknownst to them, Gerold Westerling and Ser Tybolt Lannister are secretly plotting to place Gerold's grandson, Aegon, on the Iron Throne.
Halyx_Stark · 215.6k Views

The Return of the Rogue Prince

Lyanax soared over the island, her black scales making her practically invisible against the night sky, he lay down tight on her back feeling the wind blow through his hair irritated as it lashed against his face and yet he was glad he'd not tied it up. He directed her down to the cliffs, further away from the keep than he wished to walk but he needed to be sure she was unseen Should people realize that there was an actual living dragon then it would create not just envy but fear. Especially as said dragon was not being held by the king or crown prince but a man whose very existence already provided fear enough. As she landed, Daemon unhooked his pack containing his swords and armor, while a part of him wished to be dressed for battle he relished the freedom of being clad in normal clothes while on his dragons back. He leaned forward and looked into her black eyes, feeling the warmth of her gaze as she stared back at him . ' Be safe 'he heard the voice say in his head and he smiled, she was protective to a fault and he feared what carnage she'd bring about should he be harmed, ' you too' he thought and she snorted, as if she could be harmed. He laughed loudly then and strapped his swords to his back, carrying the armor over his shoulders he began the long walk to the keep. It had been over eight years since he'd last stepped foot on this island and he was excited to be back. Eight years in which he'd traveled the length and breadth of the known world and beyond. He'd danced among the shadows in Asshai, had wept at the great gates of Yin, he fought a Khal on the Great Grass Sea and walked the streets of Old Valyria while flames burned around him. Yet it was still here on this island that Daemon felt happiest, felt more relaxed and at peace and he was glad finally to be home. When he made it to the entrance he prepared for the inevitable conflict, the war one of words and not arms, he had thought about sneaking in but it would probably be better this way. Check out my Website https://dravenshadefall-shop.fourthwall.com for early access to chapters and some exclusive content. Plus, it helps me keep writing these stories that (hopefully) keep you hooked!
DravenShadefall · 250k Views