House Peake

"Fortitude."

House Peake are minor Lords of the Riverlands, theirs is a family built on wealth rather than nobility. Their words are "Fortitude.", and their heraldry a black castle on red.

Founding
House Peake had humble beginnings, with roots reaching as far back as the Andal invasion. An old family that many call "up-jumped" and "beyond their place". The founder of the family was a knight by the name of Ser Tairys, who served as a sworn sword to the son of a great lord of the Riverlands. The son was to be assasinated by a branch of the Tully family in order to accelerate their ascendance to Riverlords. Ser Tairys defended the young lordling from the three assailaints, all knights themselves. As the boy hid behind his Sworn sword, Ser Tairys had slain two knights but knew he was outmatched. He planted his shield into the ground and charged at the last man, two hands on his bastard sword and cleaved his skull in two, helm and all. But as he turned to face his young liege, he fell to his knees, realising he'd taken a mortal sword wound to the chest. A group of hedge knights found the boy crouched beside his bloodied companion, and returned both to his Lord father. Upon hearing the tale, the Lord of the Rivers granted Ser Tairys Lordship, along with lands and their deeds to Castle Nightstone. Lord Tairys died later that very day, causing many of the other lords to question his ascension. Castle Nightstone is the emblem and heirloom of House Peake.

Lord Titus Peake

In his youth Titus was an avid jouster, who claimed he had never been unhorsed. He'd revel in the tourneys, winning glory for his house. Competing at the great Tourney at Harrenhal was his brightest day, unhorsing three minor families and qualifying for the next day's competition. He would ride amongst legends such as Barristan Selmy and Rhaegar Targaryen, but on his last joust of the evening was hit by a splintered lance in the shoulder. Now, unable to lift his shield arm higher than his midriff, he cannot return to the tourneys he loved so much. This has made him bitter and paranoid, but where he once found comfort in a suit of steel platemail, he now finds in brothels and whorehouses. A once strong man now broken, his muscles have almost wasted away from disuse. Tall, thin and gaunt, with sad brown eyes. His plate mail now adorns his bedchambers as a haunting memory of his noble and glorious past. His wife, Lady Rowenna, sees only a husk of a man that she once married. Although his body has weakened, his wits have not. He is a man with a lust for all that shines, a true lover of gold. It has been whispered that he condones much of the criminal activity in his domain, as long as he recieves the lion's share of the profit. background: present at a significant event

security

greed

devoted

lacentious

Harland Peake, firstborn son. (18)
Harland is the eldest of Titus' two trueborn sons, his Heir. Harland is his father's pride, a noble knight, who jousts in every tourney he can enter. Harland aspires for greatness, and eternal glory as a champion of the joust. Titus sees him as a younger version of himself, but more noble and respectful with his attitude towards women... He wears elaborately decorated armour of black steel, gilded with silver made to look like brickwork. A full helm adorned with crenallations, and two black castles fastening his billowing crimson cloak at his pauldrons. Although a veteran of the tournament, Harland is inexperienced with the realities of a true war. He has been tutored by his father in the strategies and tactics of a marching army, but has yet to have his prowess as a battle commander tested.



(Chaste, brave, proud, ambitious, homosexual)

Margan Peake (13)
The second trueborn son, he feels he lives in the shadow of his brother's glory. A fine swordsman, but prone to bouts of uncontrollable rage. In the training grounds he has known to shatter bones with his blunted sword, leaving many a sparring partner in the Maesters halls for months. He is an avid tactician, but would rather wait for his enemies to make a foolish mistake before advancing and crushing them. He is currently fostered at House Blackhawk.



(patient, humble, greedy, wroth)

 Foster Currently, Joel Volse II of House Volse is being fostered at Nightstone. Lord Titus has grown very fond of him, and is certain that he shall grow to be a man of importance and power.

Bastards
Due to Titus' promiscuity, he has numerous bastards, although none have been legitamised. But Titus is a proud man, and gives them small positions of command amongst his household guard. They are the Whoreborn. One of note is William Rivers.

William Rivers 

<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm">Captain of the guard, Titus' first son. Proud of his position, likes to converse with anyone and everyone. Especially barmaids.

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<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm">(Just and Sociable, Lustful and Greedy.)

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<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Castle Nightstone is built upon a hillside near the coast. It looms over a small coastal town nearby.

<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm">(Small Castle, hills, small town, coast)

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<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm">The vast income of House Peake comes from a gemstone mine deep in the hillside, paired with its mighty port and bustling marketplace. The port maintains a steady flow of supplies and trade when land routes fail in harsh times. Castle Nightstone boasts of its superiour walls, and its Artisans work hard fortifying the castle.

<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm">(Port, mine, artisan, market) (+1 cover bonus from Artisan)

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<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm">The military prowess of Nightstone is a thing of excellence. Military training is overseen by the Whoreborn, the elite personal guard of House Peake. They personally train two units of infantry, along with a unit of battle hardened warriors who specialise in combat in mountainous terrains.

<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm">2xtrained infantry

<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm">1xelite personal guard with upgraded armour (-1 wealth)

<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm">1xveteran guerrilla

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