Widowmaker
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This page is for the intention of my players and I to “sit down” and see what type of campaign the players wish to play. I am up for anything.
The game is based on a series of books called “A song of Ice and Fire.” The first book is called “A Game of Thrones” (AGOT). Here is a brief background on the setting – Yes I know this information IS NOT 100% accurate it has been abbreviated for speed and space purposes:
The Seven Kingdoms (aka Westros)
It is a land where summers can last decades and winters a lifetime, winter is returning.
About 300 years ago the Aegon “the Conqueror” Targaryen landed on Westros. At that time Westros was seven independent kingdoms fighting each other. The seven kingdoms (and the respective noble house) are the Kingdom of the Reach (Tyrell), Kingdom of Dorne (Martell), Kingdom of the Storm (Baratheon), Kingdom of the Mountain and Vale (Arryn), Kingdom of the Isles (Greyjoy), Kingdom of the River (Tully), and Kingdom of the North (Stark). Aegon landed and conquered the kingdoms. He placed himself as King of the Seven Kingdoms. Where Aegon landed was built the capital city, King’s Landing.
Fast forward about 280 years. In Targaryen tradition the brother and sister marry. But due to inbreeding King Aerys II is the last Targaryen King. Many of the noble lords are upset and angered by Aerys II rule. Events occur and a rebellion occurs. Robert Baratheon is the leader of the rebellion and strongest of the warlords claims the Throne.
Fast forward about 20 years – this is where the game takes place.
Gameplay
The game is a modified version of the d20 system.
Here is what the book says are three possible settings/party styles of play.
• The Noble House Game — you and your fellow players portray the various members of one of the noble houses. This can range from the actual family members to heads of the household staff, such as the captain of the guard, the house maester (healers/advisors), the family’s septon (holymen/holywomen), or even the master of horses. An example of this type of game from the books would involve playing members of House Stark moving to the royal court in King’s Landing.
• A Game of Thrones — the players take the roles of influential members of Westeros’s ruling class. High-ranking septons, influential nobles and similar ilk plot and scheme and
seek to put their own representatives into places of power. This style seeks to capture the Machiavellian orchestrations of Cersei, Varys, Littlefinger and others for power over the throne of the Seven Kingdoms.
• The Band of Heroes Game — a mixed band of heroes set out to battle a common foe,
and in the process gain renown, wealth and experience. This could vary from a band of
sellswords (mercenaries) plying their trade among the Free Cities (not in Westros), to brothers of the Night’s Watch (defenders on the wall) battling wildlings and terrors beyond the Wall.
Here are few ideas for characters along these lines of play based on the games character classes.
Artisan
Younger Child of the Lord (Noble House)
Diplomat (Game of Thrones)
Travelling Performer (Band of Heroes)
Godsworn
House Septon (Noble House)
Official of the Faith (Game of Thrones)
Wandering Servant of the People (Band of
Heroes)
Hunter
House Woodsman (Noble House)
Master of the Hunt (Game of Thrones)
Poacher (Band of Heroes)
Knave
House Agent (Noble House)
Spymaster (Game of Thrones)
Thief (Band of Heroes Game)
Man-at-arms
House Soldier (Noble House)
Knight (Game of Thrones)
Sellswords (Band of Heroes)
Maester
Student of the Citadel (Noble House)
House Maester (Game of Thrones)
Fallen Maester (Band of Heroes)
Noble
Heir to the House (Noble House)
Lord on the Small Council (Game of
Thrones)
Baseborn Outcast (Band of Heroes)
Raider
Captive Wildling (Noble House)
Dothraki Khal (Game of Thrones)
Clan Marauder (Band of Heroes)
Just as a side note this is a rare game where the players can play powerful characters. Ie you can play nobles, kings, and decision makers – just something to keep in mind.
Another option is for the players to make a noble house.
Another option is for the players to play in another timeframe. Ie the rebellion or earlier in the Golden Age of the Seven Kingdoms.
Another option is for the players to insert themselves into the novels and rewrite them and they see fit.
Well I am done ranting and raving. If there is anything you would like to add or say please say so.
The game is based on a series of books called “A song of Ice and Fire.” The first book is called “A Game of Thrones” (AGOT). Here is a brief background on the setting – Yes I know this information IS NOT 100% accurate it has been abbreviated for speed and space purposes:
The Seven Kingdoms (aka Westros)
It is a land where summers can last decades and winters a lifetime, winter is returning.
About 300 years ago the Aegon “the Conqueror” Targaryen landed on Westros. At that time Westros was seven independent kingdoms fighting each other. The seven kingdoms (and the respective noble house) are the Kingdom of the Reach (Tyrell), Kingdom of Dorne (Martell), Kingdom of the Storm (Baratheon), Kingdom of the Mountain and Vale (Arryn), Kingdom of the Isles (Greyjoy), Kingdom of the River (Tully), and Kingdom of the North (Stark). Aegon landed and conquered the kingdoms. He placed himself as King of the Seven Kingdoms. Where Aegon landed was built the capital city, King’s Landing.
Fast forward about 280 years. In Targaryen tradition the brother and sister marry. But due to inbreeding King Aerys II is the last Targaryen King. Many of the noble lords are upset and angered by Aerys II rule. Events occur and a rebellion occurs. Robert Baratheon is the leader of the rebellion and strongest of the warlords claims the Throne.
Fast forward about 20 years – this is where the game takes place.
Gameplay
The game is a modified version of the d20 system.
Here is what the book says are three possible settings/party styles of play.
• The Noble House Game — you and your fellow players portray the various members of one of the noble houses. This can range from the actual family members to heads of the household staff, such as the captain of the guard, the house maester (healers/advisors), the family’s septon (holymen/holywomen), or even the master of horses. An example of this type of game from the books would involve playing members of House Stark moving to the royal court in King’s Landing.
• A Game of Thrones — the players take the roles of influential members of Westeros’s ruling class. High-ranking septons, influential nobles and similar ilk plot and scheme and
seek to put their own representatives into places of power. This style seeks to capture the Machiavellian orchestrations of Cersei, Varys, Littlefinger and others for power over the throne of the Seven Kingdoms.
• The Band of Heroes Game — a mixed band of heroes set out to battle a common foe,
and in the process gain renown, wealth and experience. This could vary from a band of
sellswords (mercenaries) plying their trade among the Free Cities (not in Westros), to brothers of the Night’s Watch (defenders on the wall) battling wildlings and terrors beyond the Wall.
Here are few ideas for characters along these lines of play based on the games character classes.
Artisan
Younger Child of the Lord (Noble House)
Diplomat (Game of Thrones)
Travelling Performer (Band of Heroes)
Godsworn
House Septon (Noble House)
Official of the Faith (Game of Thrones)
Wandering Servant of the People (Band of
Heroes)
Hunter
House Woodsman (Noble House)
Master of the Hunt (Game of Thrones)
Poacher (Band of Heroes)
Knave
House Agent (Noble House)
Spymaster (Game of Thrones)
Thief (Band of Heroes Game)
Man-at-arms
House Soldier (Noble House)
Knight (Game of Thrones)
Sellswords (Band of Heroes)
Maester
Student of the Citadel (Noble House)
House Maester (Game of Thrones)
Fallen Maester (Band of Heroes)
Noble
Heir to the House (Noble House)
Lord on the Small Council (Game of
Thrones)
Baseborn Outcast (Band of Heroes)
Raider
Captive Wildling (Noble House)
Dothraki Khal (Game of Thrones)
Clan Marauder (Band of Heroes)
Just as a side note this is a rare game where the players can play powerful characters. Ie you can play nobles, kings, and decision makers – just something to keep in mind.
Another option is for the players to make a noble house.
Another option is for the players to play in another timeframe. Ie the rebellion or earlier in the Golden Age of the Seven Kingdoms.
Another option is for the players to insert themselves into the novels and rewrite them and they see fit.
Well I am done ranting and raving. If there is anything you would like to add or say please say so.
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