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This is for anyone who’s played the Telltale Game of Thrones game and felt unsatisfied that there was so much story left to tell. This will be my version of season 2, there will be choices for you to make decisions on. This will play similar to the telltale games themselves, your choices will impact the story and the characters in it. If you haven't played the first season I'd recommend either finding a copy online or watching a YouTube play though if not I'll try to make the story still feel entertaining. 

There will be a 72 hour voting period, this time could vary and may be longer or shorter depending on the votes and remember everyone can vote. To vote just type the number or word in the comments in the order the question appears. When you see [!] That symbol means something has changed as a result of a choice. Main characters are playable characters that can make choices, they will be shown with [M] that symbol. There are chances throughout the season where you may gain access to another Main character to make decisions as. This symbol [S] is to indicate a side character; side characters do not make choices but may be used in scenes where no main character is present. 

-There are a few different types of choices that may appear in this series-

CHOICE: This is just a regular situational decision

CHARACTER CHOICE: This is when you get to choose who will become a Main character or Antagonist.

RELATIONSHIP CHOICE: This might appear when two possible romantic interest characters develop their relationship high enough to become a couple or it could just be two characters reaching a high enough level for a friendship or rivalry.

SKILL CHOICE: This will appear after a character experiences a large event that is enough to change their personality or skill set.

Since there are a bunch of endings and character stuff in the first season I will start this chapter by allowing you to all vote for which choices were made in season 1. The one choice I am selecting myself is that Rodrik survived and Asher sacrificed himself. I feel like that makes more sense narratively. If there is another major choice I missed on here leave it in the comments and I'll add it on either to this page or to the next episode. If you’d like me to rewrite season 1 instead of skipping to season 2 instead of voting, write in the comments to do season 1

CHOICE: Who was made Sentinel

1. Ser Royland 
2. Duncan Tuttle

CHOICE: What happened to the traitor? (The person who was not chosen for sentinel will get this result so it could be either Royland or Duncan)

1. Rodrik executed them
2. Rodrik imprisoned them

CHOICE: Did Gared save Bowen?

1. Yes
2. No

CHOICE: Did Rodrik marry Elaenna

1. Yes
2. No

CHOICE: Did Mira keep Sera’s secret?

1. Yes
2. No

CHOICE: Did Rodrik kill Griff or Ludd?

1. He killed Griff
2. He killed Ludd

CHOICE: Did Malcolm stay with Daenerys?

1. Yes
2. No

CHOICE: Did Gared let Elsera use Cotter's heart?

1. Yes
2. No

CHOICE: What did Gared do in the end?

1. Gared stayed at the North Grove
2. Gared chose to march back to Ironrath

CHOICE: What did Mira do?

1. Mira agreed to marry Morgryn (Mira survives)
2. Mira refused to marry Morgryn (Mira dies)

CHARACTER CHOICE: Who should be a main character?

*ONLY VOTE FOR THIS IF YOU CHOSE OPTION 2 ABOVE (MIRA DIES)*

1. Talia Forester
2. Beskha 

[END OF INTRO PAGE]

If there are no votes or if there is a tie I will either select it myself or use a randomizer

The next episode will probably not be out for a while as I am working on other projects as well but I will try to update this one whenever I have spare time. I hope you enjoyed this and feel free to leave comments giving me ideas of things you’d like to see in the future or just any complements or concerns that come up.

Chapter Text

This is for anyone who’s played the Telltale Game of Thrones game and felt unsatisfied that there was so much story left to tell. This will be my version of season 2, there will be choices for you to make decisions on. This will play similar to the telltale games themselves, your choices will impact the story and the characters in it. 

There will be a 24 hour voting period anyone can vote. When you see [!] That symbol means something has changed as a result of a choice. Main characters are playable characters that can make choices, they will be shown with [M] that symbol. There are chances throughout the season where you may gain access to another Main character to make decisions as. 

  -There are a few different types of choices that may appear in this series-

CHOICE: This is just a regular situational decision

CHARACTER CHOICE: This is when you get to choose who will become a Main character or Antagonist.

RELATIONSHIP CHOICE: This might appear when two possible romantic interest characters develop their relationship high enough to become a couple or it could just be two characters reaching a high enough level for a friendship or rivalry.

SKILL CHOICE: This will appear after a character experiences a large event that is enough to change their personality or skill set.

-Season 2 Episode 1-

[Ironrath fallen]

Vote results:

[!] Ser Royland is the sentinel

[!] The traitor (Duncan) was imprisoned

[!] Gared saved Bowen

[!] Rodrik was set to marry Elaena

[!] Mira kept Sera’s secret

[!] Rodrik killed Ludd

[!] Malcolm stayed in Essos

[!] Gared allowed Elsera to use Cotters heart

[!] Mira refused to marry Morgryn resulting in her death

[!] Beskha is now a main character

[Outside Ironrath, immediately after the attack]

[M] Rodrik Forester

A couple miles outside Ironrath Rodrik lies injured and bleeding on the back of a horse while his sister Talia and his appointed Sentinel Royland walk beside him. Ironrath has fallen, the Whitehills and Boltons sieged the castle and took control leaving the remaining Foresters on the run. 

As he lies there barely clinging to life while in and out of consciousness, images flash through his mind, images of the battle that had just unfolded. He sees his people getting cut down and executed, their homes burnt to the ground. 

The one image that keeps replaying above all the others is of his mother being impaled directly in front of him by an enemy's spear. He’s stuck in his mind watching her die and bleed out over and over again unable to wake up from the nightmare. 

Talia and Ser Royland continue walking alongside the horse while Royland tries to come up with a plan. “Lady Talia, We must get you and Rodrik to safety immediately. There will be patrols searching the whole area for the two of you” Talia slowly nods her head “Where will we go?” “The Glennmores should be willing to take us in considering Rodrik's betrothal to Elaena, they’d also want news of their daughter if they haven’t yet heard” 

Rodrik remains completely silent on the back of the horse still clinging to life, he sees flashes of Gryff sitting on his throne; a sleazy smile on his face. A feeling of rage washes over him as he sees his birthright taken from him by a Whitehill. The battle for Ironrath was fierce and he fought for as long as he could stand, even with the aid of Asher’s slave army; all of whom are now deceased they still lost the fight. 

“Talia….” Rodrik tries to speak but he’s still woozy, Talia grabs his hand to comfort him “Don’t talk Rodrik, we’re getting you somewhere safe” Ser Royland nods his head “Don’t worry m’lord, those Whitehill bastards try anything they’ll regret it” “Thank….you” Rodrik closes his eyes again as the three of them continue forward, making their way towards the Glennmore’s land.

[The North Grove]

[M] Gared Tuttle

Meanwhile up north far beyond the wall, Gared stands at the grove's entrance looking out into the forest. He remembers the words that Lord Gregor had told him “The North Grove must never be lost” the words repeat in his head on a loop as he prays for the safety of Ironrath and his uncle, their fates unknown to him. 

Suddenly Elsera comes up behind him and places her hand on his shoulder “Thank you for your help Gared, and for letting us use your friend. I know that must not have been easy for you since you are new to our customs” Gared shakes his head “I uh….I’d like to know more about it, why all the people here seem….off” “and i’ll give you those answers….soon Gared, once i know for sure that your on board” “I understand….”

Elsera walks away from him heading back into camp to join her brother at the fire. Gared still remains by the gate alone, thinking about everything that’s happened so far. Sylvi stares at Gared from afar feeling disgusted by him after hearing about what happened to her brother's body. 

[!] Sylvi is furious at Gared

Gared walks over to her but she gets up and walks the opposite direction “Sylvi wait….” She walks away completely ignoring him as she leaves camp and heads off into the forest alone. He debates whether or not to follow her but ultimately he chooses to stay and give her space for now. 

Gared walks over to where they are preparing to burn Cotter’s body, he tells them to wait until Sylvi returns so she can say her final goodbye. Josera sighs and clears his throat “I’m sorry but we can’t wait any longer, we need to burn him before he comes back as a Wight” “A Wight?” he nods “Like the dead ones we fought earlier. We need to burn him now or he’ll come back. If she isn’t here, she isn’t here” Josera throws the torch on top of Cotter's body setting it all ablaze. 

[On the road, a few hours after the fall of Ironrath]

[M] Rodrik Forester

Meanwhile Rodrik, Talia and Ser Royland are still on the move; they had already stopped for rest and to treat Rodrik’s wounds the best they could. Rodrik is still in and out, his nightmares still full of death. This time he sees his brother Asher getting cut down by Gryff in front of him as he gives him an evil grin. 

Rodrik opens his eyes briefly as he takes in his surroundings “Where are we….” Royland smiles, happy to see him awake “Almost halfway to Rillwater crossing, my Lord” “Elaenna’s home?” “Yes sir. The Whitehills are holding her captive, I think they’d take us in” Rodrik rubs his eyes as he begins to come to “Oh gods…Mother….” Talia lowers her head and stares at the ground “It’s horrible” 

Rodrik looks over at Ser Royland, his mind still overflowing with questions “What of Ryon? And Maester Ortingryn?” “Nothing on Ryon. But I saw Ortingryn get cut down, fucking butchers just executed him in the street” Rodrik thinks back for a moment remembering that Ryon was caged up in the Whitehill camp “When we attacked the camp, I chased after Ludd and Asher’s friend….Beskha went after him, I haven’t seen them since” 

[!] Maester Ortingryn is dead

Royland nods his head “It’s ok M’lord, we’ll find them but right now my duty his to get you and your sister to safety” Rodrik nods his head and closes his eyes again “Wake me when we get there” Talia playfully hits his arm “We will” 

[Somewhere in the forest]

[M] Beskha

Meanwhile deep in the forest Beskha sets up a makeshift camp to spend the night at. She ties her horse up to a nearby tree and gets to work lighting the campfire. Once it’s lit Ryon sits down next to it and takes some meat out of Beskha’s bag to cook “HEY. Don’t be going through my things” Ryon flinches slightly “Oh…I…I’m sorry, I wanted to cook the rabbit you caught….” 

Beskha looks at his hands noticing what he picked up and her expression softens “Sorry. Go ahead, throw it on the fire, cook us some dinner” Ryon smiles and places the meat on a spit over the fire. She watches him as he cooks, remembering her best friend Asher, who shares a slight resemblance to him. 

He curiously looks over at her “Are we going to meet Rodrik and Mother?” Beska nods her head “If we can find them, yes. But right now we need to get far away from Ironrath, it’s not safe for you here” “I hope they’re ok….” Beskha smiles at him but refrains from telling him the truth about his mother “They are” 

While Ryon prepares the two of them food, Beskha walks around the perimeter of their campsite looking out for any potential threats. She waits until the food is done then joins Ryon at the fire. They sit in awkward silence as they eat; Beskha is still unsure how to talk to a child. 

She thinks for a moment then opens her mouth “I’m surprised you know how to cook, don’t you have servants who do that for you?” Ryon laughs “Asher taught me before he left. He said that I should never need to rely on someone else to eat” the comment makes Beskha smile “That’s Asher….he was a smart man” “I miss him” “Me too, he was almost like a brother to me too”

After finishing their food and conversation Ryon lays down in the tent alone while Beskha stays by the fire sharpening her sword. She sits there questioning all the choices that put her in this situation, she laughs to herself thinking about what Asher would say seeing her taking care of a child. Suddenly she sees two men on horses in the distance, they stop in place for a moment as they notice her then turn and ride straight towards her. “Oh shit….”

They approach the camp with their swords drawn, she notices their armour which shows that they fight for the Boltons. The two grizzly men look Beskha up and down. “You certainly are a different kinda woman ain’t ya, I reckon I could still bed you” Beskha scowls at the man “Is there something I can do for you or you just come here to stare at me?” 

One of the men gets off of his horse and walks closer to her while biting his lip  “Well I do have a couple’a questions but there is something you can do for me….before I ask em’” Beskha laughs at the man “Aren’t you funny, sorry but you ain’t man enough to handle a woman like me” she walks closer to him pretending to be seductive before pulling out her dagger and stabbing him in the crotch.

The other man quickly turns to ride away horrified by what he saw but she pulls the dagger out and tosses it into the other guy's back. “You….fucking whore” Beskha snaps the remaining mans neck and pushes his body to the ground “Assholes” she stretches before going to check their bodies for supplies. Ryon peeks out of the tent seeing what she had done “What happened?” 

Beskha looks at him “Boltons, don’t worry I took care of them. We’ll leave first thing in the morning, get some rest” Ryon looks at the bodies but is seemingly unfazed by it. “Goodnight Beskha” “Goodnight…..” as Ryon settles into bed Beskha stays outside staring into the fire.

[Rillwater crossing, the next day]

[M] Rodrik Forester

After walking for a full day, Rodrik finally arrives in Rillwater crossing; Elaena’s home. As they approach the gate, multiple guards point bows at them “STATE YOUR BUSINESS" Ser Royland takes the lead to speak for the others since Rodrik is still in and out despite Talia's attempt to wake him “My name is Royland Degore, I’m sentinel to the lord of house Forester. The Whitehills and Boltons destroyed everything, it’s all gone. I've come here with Lord Rodrik hoping that you can offer us asylum” 

An older man peaks over the wall then turns to the guards “LET THEM IN” the guards open the gate without question. As they enter the man walks straight up to Royland “We heard the news about Ironrath, I'm sorry. What of my daughter, Elaena? They haven’t said anything about her” 

Royland shakes his head “I’m sorry, the Whitehills took her I have no idea what happened after that” the man sighs and punches the wall “FUCK….apologies….thank you for coming, you all are welcome to stay here but we have to keep it quiet” “Thank you” the man motions to the soldiers “Take them to the keep, give them the cellar room and fetch the maester for them”

[!] Lord Glennmore let them in

New character: 

Name: Arthur Glennmore

Age: 51

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[Inside the cellar]

After being placed into a room the three of them talk while they wait for the maester to arrive. Talia sits back in her chair almost sinking into it “My feet are on fire….” Royland smiles at her “Aye, a whole day on the road would do that to you. You’ve never left Ironrath” “I’m not saying I hate it, I like being out of Ironrath. Me and Ethan used ot talk about seeing Kings Landing together. I just want to take back our home and I know the Glennmores will be willing to help us do that”

Royland chuckles which annoys Talia “Something funny?” “No, my lady. It’s just that you're speaking like a true ruler now. You sound just like your mother” Talia just smiles at him as she anxiously wiggles around in the chair. Rodrik wakes up again for a moment, grabbing at his wounds “Where…where are we?” Talia hugs him “We made it to Rillwater, Lord Glennmore took us in” 

Rodrik slowly nods his head “I need to get up….talk to him….so we can move against Gryff” Royland raises up his arm “Sir I don’t think you're in any condition to fight. You still need rest” “I’ll rest when I have my kingdom back and my family is avenged” Royland sighs “As much as I share those same feelings, you won’t make it across the room right now, let alone fight a war” 

He lays his head back down realizing that Royland has a valid point, “I need him dead….I won’t stop until I have his head on a pike” “Aye and we’ll have it, I promise you. Until my dying breath I’ll serve you and house Forester” 

Suddenly the door opens up and the maester enters “Hi….I’m Luka, I can take a look at those wounds” Royland chuckles “A bit young to be a Maester” Luka nods “I was just assigned to House Glennmore, a few weeks ago. The war has been hard on the citadel too, a lot of Maesters have been killed or captured” “Well lets see your skills then” Rodrik smiles at Luka “Don’t let him scare you. Come do your job, thank you Luka” 

New character: 

Name: Luka

Age: 19

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Luka gets to work treating Rodrik and giving him something to manage the pain. While he works they make small talk getting to know more about Rillwater and the surrounding area. Rodrik asks questions about Lord Glennmore wanting to know more about the person he’s dealing with. Luka tells him that he is a fair and just Lord that strictly follows the law.

Rodrik sighs “I hope he follows the right side of the law, not siding with that Bolton bastard” Luka nods “The Whitehills captured his only daughter and they’ve already threatened to attack Rillwater if he didn’t marry Lady Elaena to Gryff” “So do you think he’ll support us even though we don’t have a house anymore?” 

Luka finishes what he’s doing and stands up “He’s an honorable man that cares less about tradition and more about loyalty and getting things done, you’ve never harmed his daughter, Gryff has and will worse if she stays there” Rodrik and Talia thank Luka for helping out as he excuses himself from the room. 

[The North Grove]

[M] Gared Tuttle

The next day in the grove Gared is working on his own to reinforce the wall around the camp. As he works he notices Sylvi sitting on a log on the other side of the wall “Sylvi….why don’t you come back in. We should talk” Sylvi gets up off the log and angrily stares at Gared “Don’t talk to me” “Sylvi i’m sorry for everything….you can’t just gonna stand out in the snow forever, it’s not safe out there” she spits at the ground and walks away back into the forest.

Elsera overheard the conversation and walks over to Gared “She’ll come around, don’t worry” “I don’t know….I used her brother’s heart for some kind of blood magic without her permission, I don’t see her coming around any time soon” she pats him on the back “Without your friends sacrifice we wouldn’t be as strong as we are now. He gave us more time to get the grove on its feet” she turns and points at all the other people working on building up different parts of the grove. 

[!] Construction on the grove is significant

Gared closes his eyes for a moment and starts thinking about Ironrath, wondering if he did the right thing by staying. “I wonder how my uncle is doing, he probably still thinks i’m with the nights watch. If he shows up there for any reason they may kill him because I desert” Elsera laughs “He’ll be alright Gared. Don’t worry about the crows they don’t know we’re here and i don’t think they’d kill him for something you did” 

Gared looks up at the sky “I hope you're right…. Is it possible to send him a raven? From here….beyond the wall” “Hmm maybe I’m not sure…. go ask my brother he might be able to figure that out” he smiles at Elsera as he walks over to her brothers hut “Thank you”

[Josera’s hut]

As Gared enters his Hut, Josera waves him over “Gared, come…sit” Gared goes over and sits down in one of the chairs “I wanted to ask for your help with something, it’s something for my uncle” Josera looks at him skeptically “Maybe I can help you but there’s something I want from you first”

Gared nods “Name it….” “Tell me why you choose to stay here with us when you know we would go back with you and help the people from your home….your uncle” Gared thinks for a moment “Well….I guess because of what Lord Forester told me about this place though i’m still not really sure why or what he meant” 

Josera listens closely, clearly interested “My sister isn’t as….open minded about this as me. I….I would’ve liked to have gone there and seen Ironrath, it’s our fathers legacy. My sister doesn’t view him the same as I do….” 

Gared smiles “Maybe one day we can go back. That’s actually close to why I wanted your help” Josera smiles “What do you need?” “I want to send a raven to Ironrath to let my uncle know not to show his face around the night watch after my desertion. It’d also be good to know how Ironrath is fairing” 

Josera’s face lights up with excitement “That’ll be difficult but there's one place I know of….a place by the ocean all the way to the east where the wall meets the sea” “That sounds perfect. Draw me a map” “I’ll do you one better. I’ll come with you. Me and shadow both. It’s dangerous out there especially with the white walkers around” 

Gared smiles at him and shakes his hand “Thank you” “I’ll get my things together and meet you at the gate in an hour” he exits the hut and goes to grab some supplies for the trip.

CHOICE: What should Gared do?

1. Find Sylvi and ask her to come
2. Go with only Josera

[In a clearing, miles from Ironrath]

[M] Beskha

With a new day beginning Beskha is quick to begin packing up the camp, Ryon picks up some supplies and puts them into the horse's satchel. Beskha gets onto the horse and pulls him up then they ride off in a different direction. 

While they ride Ryon talks to her “Do you think we’ll find Rodrik today?” Beskha shakes her head “I don’t know. To be honest that’s going to be hard, he’s probably in hiding by now. That’s what we need to do too, you’re a Forester which is dangerous now” Ryon sighs and looks sad “Yeah….I just miss my family, I want us all to be together again” 

Beskha looks around awkwardly “Did I tell you about how I met your brother, Asher” “No, how did you meet him” Beskha laughs as she recounts the memory then she attempts to share the memory in a child friendly way.

[Flashback]

Four years ago at a Tavern in a backwater town in Essos, Beskha loudly enters the room and sits down at a stool. The bartender walks over to her “What can I get you?” “Ale….and keep them coming” the barkeep nods his head and starts pouring her out a drink. Over at another stool is Asher; also having a drink, he looks over at Beskha and smiles “Celebrating or mourning?” 

Beskha bites her lip to contain her anger as she looks down at the counter “Fuck off” Asher laughs “Fair enough. Just a heads up I wouldn’t recommend the ale it taste like goat piss” Beskha takes a sip of her drink and spits it right back out into the mug “Fuck me….” Asher starts laughing “I told ya” 

She pushes the mug back at the bartender “Get me a real fucking drink” “Alright….” the man prepares her another drink then slides it over to her. Suddenly the tavern door opens up and multiple armored mercenaries enter.

One of them steps forward and presents a wanted poster to everyone “We’re looking for a criminal, she killed 10 people and burned down their houses before she escaped the city. Any information about her can help us” Asher turns to them and notices the wanted poster has Beskha’s face on it, she reaches for her dagger but Asher shakes his head and approaches the mercenaries. The barkeep looks over at Beskha but keeps his mouth shut too.

As Asher walks up to the man he looks closer at the picture “A face like that….i’d definitely remember if I saw her” a few of the other patrons laugh “You being a wise ass, boy?” Asher shakes his head “No, what makes you think that?” The man looks behind Asher and spots Beskha sitting at the bar. Asher notices it and quickly pulls out his axe, thrusting it into the man’s neck.

He hits the ground and Beskha sprints out of her seat throwing her stool at another one of the men. Asher pulls out his second axe and starts fighting two at once, he kicks one in the leg causing him to fall over while he cuts the other one's throat. Before the first one could get up Beskha finishes him off with a throw of her dagger.

With the mercenaries dead, she walks over to Asher and shakes his hand “Thanks for that…that was fucking stupid of you but thanks” Asher smiles and wipes the blood from his axe “Just helping another traveller, I’m Asher by the way” “Beskha….” 

[Current time, on horse back]

Ryon has been listening intently to her story, excited to learn more about his brother Asher “I miss him….I wish he could’ve come back with you and Rodrik” Beskha mournfully smiles at him “I wish he could’ve came back too. Your brother was an honorable man and a damn good fighter” 

Ryon looks at Beskha’s dagger “Can you teach me to fight….like Asher? Dad only let me use a wooden sword but he didn’t teach me proper” She looks down at Ryon and laughs “You’ve really got your brothers spirit you know lad”

CHOICE: Should Beskha start training Ryon?

1. Yes
2. No

[Rillwater crossing, inside the keep’s cellar]

[M] Rodrik Forester

Lord Glennmore enters the cellar and approaches Rodrik “I’m glad to see you awake, I trust Luka took care of you alright” “Yeah he did great thank you again for the help” The Lords face looks exhausted as he leans against the wall “We need to start talking about how we’re getting my daughter back. I got a raven from Ironrath, Gryff says he wants to go through with his marriage to Elaena”

Rodrik sits up in bed “You can’t go through with it….he’s a fucking butcher” Lord Glennmore nods his head “I know but i don’t have much choice here. Gryff has my only daughter and he’s threatened to lay waste to my city if I say no to the marriage. That Bolton bastard flayed my son believe me I want all of them dead"” Rodrik sighs remembering the sight of Arthur's flayed body. 

Royland speaks up, his attitude becoming more heated “Gryff isn’t even the bloody heir, his brother is. Who the fuck does he think he is throwing his dick around like this....barking orders and giving demands” “His brother Torrhen is currently occupied in Roose Boltons army, not sure if he’s even gotten word of his fathers death yet”

Royland continues to press Lord Glennmore further “To hell with the marriage. We need to kill that bastard and his entire goddamn family” Rodrik smiles “I agree, and we will Royland but we need to be smart about it….no more rushed plans” Lord Glennmore nods in agreement with Rodrik “He's right, if anyone gets wind of you three being here….the Whitehills will come here with their army and kill everyone.”

All three of them agree to Lord Glennmore’s terms to remain in the cellar until things calm down. He exits the room and orders his men to bring some food in, after they leave Rodrik and Royland take the time to talk. “What should we do now my lord?” “We need to come up with a plan….a good plan to take back our home” Royland cracks a slight smile “Where should we start?” 

[Ironrath Dungeon]

[S] Duncan Tuttle

Meanwhile in the dungeons of Ironrath, Duncan is still locked inside the cell Rodrik placed him in. Gryff enters the dungeon and approaches the bars to his cell “You failed your job Duncan….we told you to feed us information and keep them unsuspected of us and what do you do? You let him lock you up and you tell them why we sent you here….fucking coward” Duncan looks at Gryff with a terrified expression “I….I’m sorry….there wasn’t anything I could do.

Gryff opens up the cell and pulls Duncan out by his shirt collar “You’re pathetic” He punches Duncan in the stomach causing him to fall to the floor. “I can still….help you” Gryff breaks out laughing “You? Help? Your cover is blown and your people hate you. No I have other plans for you Duncan….guards strip him of his clothes and chain him to a pole in the center of town”

The guards all nod their head and follow out his order smiling while they do it, Gryff exits the dungeon and looks over at one of the wagons where his decapitated father's body has been placed. An evil smirk filled with pure rage is painted across his face as he bashes his already injured head against the brick wall. 

[END OF EPISODE 1]

This episode was kind of short I wanted to get something out and begin the story. Let me know your thoughts so far and things you liked, or want me to add.

SEXUALITY CHOICE: What is Gared

1. Straight
2. Gay
3. Bisexual

SEXUALITY CHOICE: What is Beskha?

1. Straight
2. Lesbian
3. Bisexual

SEXUALITY CHOICE: What is Josera?

1. Straight
2. Gay
3. Bisexual

SEXUALITY CHOICE: What is Elsera?

1. Straight
2. Lesbian
3. Bisexual

Thanks for reading, please vote in the comments and feel free to tell me things you’d be interested in seeing in the future EX:Storylines, character arcs, locations or things you are enjoying about the story. I might not be able to incorporate your ideas if it doesn't make sense for the plot or if it is impossible due to previous choices, but I will remember all suggestions and try to make everyone happy. I’m still working out "gameplay" features I want to add in the future to make it more fun. Let me know if you have suggestions you’d like to see.

Chapter Text

This is for anyone who’s played the Telltale Game of Thrones game and felt unsatisfied that there was so much story left to tell. This will be my version of season 2, there will be choices for you to make decisions on. This will play similar to the telltale games themselves, your choices will impact the story and the characters in it. 

There will be a 72 hour voting period, anyone can vote. I will probably extend the voting time past that at some points. When you see [!] That symbol means something has changed as a result of a choice. Main characters are playable characters that can make choices, they will be shown with [M] that symbol. There are chances throughout the season where you may gain access to another Main character to make decisions as. This symbol [S] is shown to indicate a Side character, side characters are unable to make decisions but can be used to show a perspective. 

  -There are a few different types of choices that may appear in this series-

CHOICE: This is just a regular situational decision

CHARACTER CHOICE: This is when you get to choose who will become a Main character or Antagonist.

RELATIONSHIP CHOICE: This might appear when two possible romantic interest characters develop their relationship high enough to become a couple or it could just be two characters reaching a high enough level for a friendship or rivalry.

SEXUALITY CHOICE: This will appear when you are able to vote on what sexuality a new character is. Usually there will be three options, Straight, Gay/Lesbian, Bisexual but certain characters may be locked in one sexuality or only able to choose between two.

-Season 2 Episode 2-

[Northern breeze]

Vote results:

[!] Gared will ask Sylvi to join him

[!] Beskha will train Ryon

[!] Gared is straight

[!] Beskha is bisexual

[!] Josera is bisexual

[!] Elsera is lesbian

[The North Grove]

[M] Gared Tuttle

Over in the grove Gared decides to go find Sylvi and ask if she wants to join him on the trip. He walks out into the forest where he saw Sylvi go earlier “Sylvi? Sylvi, you out here” he continues walking around, searching for her until eventually he spots her sitting against a tree.

“There you are” Sylvi’s face scrunches up upon seeing him “What do you want….” “I’m going out to send a message to my uncle, Josera is taking me. I wanted to ask if you’d come with us” 

She stares at him, considering it for a moment “No…I…I’ll stay here” “Are you sure? It’ll take us a while to get there, not sure if you wanted to stay here alone” she shakes her head “Well I don’t want to go with you either” Gared nods “Fine then”

[!] Sylvi did not want to go

Gared leaves her in the forest and heads back to find Josera who’s already waiting for him at the gate. “Ready to head out Gared?” “Yeah…I’m ready” Josera calls Shadow, his bear companion and they start walking down the trail. “I already told Elsey what we’re doing so don’t worry about her. She wasn’t happy but she understands” Gared smiles “Thanks for doing that….she kind of scares me”

Josera nods “Of course, she’s my sister she’s less likely to skin me….you on the other hand, I don’t know” he sarcastically chuckles “Oh haha” Josera starts laughing “I wasn’t joking she’d skin you alive” Gared just turns and rolls his eyes.

The trail out of the grove is quiet, luckily the snow storm has temporarily calmed down making it easier to travel. As they walk down the snow covered path Gared begins asking some questions “So this place we’re going….what’s it called? How long has it been there?” “It used to be called Hardhome, it's an old town by the sea. It was burned down and abandoned centuries ago” 

Gared nods “I hope there's no one there….” “Don’t worry Gared, I’ll kill anyone that gets in our way, and we have Shadow here” “Thanks I guess” after a little while they finally exit the area around the grove and step out into the cold, barren wasteland.

[On the road to Hardhome]

“Look around Gared, take it all in. This is the north” Josera waves his hands around pointing at the environment around them. Gared nods “It’s not the Ironwood forest but It is quite beautiful….in it’s own way i suppose” 

The sound of the wind blowing over the snow banks is deafening but also musical, the sky begins to slightly darken as the snow picks up. Gared laughs as he notices the snow “The thing I don’t enjoy is all this bloody snow” “Well get used to it this is quite tame. Come on if Elsey is able to tough it out you can too” “I suppose. Just need to get used to it” 

A half hour goes by as they continue walking but the trail is starting to get covered by a layer of snow. “You know how to get to this place right? Even with the bad weather” “Yes Gared i’ve been here many times in worse weather than this. It’s how we talked with Lord Forester, the ravens are trained to fly to Ironrath” 

Gared trusts him and they keep going forward, suddenly there is a loud horn blaring in the distance. Out of nowhere a group of wildlings emerge from the snow banks and without warning they attack “GARED COVER MY BACK” 

Josera sits down on the ground, his eyes turning a murky gray color as he assumes control of Shadow. The bear roars and starts to attack them, a few get past it and charge towards Gared.

He readies his sword and stabs at the first wildling only managing to cut his side, the other one takes a swing at him but he deflects it. Meanwhile the bear continues killing the majority of the wildlings while Gared struggles with only two. He takes another swing at the already injured person and this time he strikes true; cleanly decapitates the man.

The other Wildling growls like an animal at the sight of his dead friend, he turns and swings his axe at Gared. The axe strikes Gared’s arm, causing a small laceration. The injury causes him to drop his sword leaving him defenseless. 

Gared dives out of the way as the man readies another attack, after the man's failed swing Gared takes the opportunity and kicks the man’s knee. As he falls to the ground Gared picks up his sword and stabs him between the eyes.

Shadow walks back over to them licking blood from his lips. Josera stands up and lovingly pets him on the head. Gared takes a moment and looks around at the 10 dead bodies that Shadow killed. Josera notices the expression on his face as he lets out a sarcastic chuckle “You’ll do better next time, maybe you’ll take out three of them” “Ha…very funny” 

As they go to walk away a final wildling jumps out from under the snow and charges towards Gared with a dagger. An arrow comes flying out of nowhere striking him straight through the head. “What the hell?” Josera takes out his sword and looks around, unable to see anyone.

Suddenly Sylvi comes walking out from behind a tree “Sylvi? What are you doing here?” “You asked me to come didn’t you….good that I did or you’d have a dagger shaped hole in your neck right now” 

[!] Gared was not badly injured

Josera laughs “Glad you came with us then, the more help the better” Gared nods “Yeah i’m glad you’re here too Sylvi” Sylvi just remains silent and gives a slight smile “I just want to help you send that message to your uncle….for Cotter” “Thank you”

[Rillwater crossing, palace cellar]

[M] Rodrik Forester

Back in Rillwater crossing Rodrik and Ser Royland begin planning their retaliation against Gryff. Lord Glennmore provided them with a map and some other basic supplies so they have no reason to leave the cellar.

Royland looks over the map pointing at some of the houses that will take their side in the conflict “The Starks were always great allies but they’re in no position to help us right now, not after that bloodbath. House Mormont and Glover will probably aid us, the Boltons have hurt them too” 

Rodrik nods “The Glovers were close with the Starks; they'd be great allies for us. What about the Manderly’s, they’ve got close ties with a lot of smaller houses” Royland smiles “Aye they do. They’d be a big help too, there’s also the matter of money. We’re broke m’lord” 

He gets up from his seat and starts pacing around “We are….the Glennmore’s will want us to rescue Elaena as soon as possible but once we break her out it’s open war with the Whitehills again” 

Talia butts into the conversation “I think we should help the Glennmore’s first, they’re letting us stay here and who knows what Gryff is doing to her” Royland shakes his head “Bad idea my lady, like Rodrik just said once we get her out they’ll know the Glennmores are working with us and we won’t have a big enough army to protect ourselves”

Before they can come to a decision the cellar doors open up and Luka comes in, “Lord Rodrik what are you doing up? You should be in bed” Rodrik laughs angrily “I’ll rest when I'm dead. I have a fucking kingdom to take back” 

Royland pats Rodrik’s shoulder “The boy is right, you need time to heal. You get into a fight now….well i don’t like your odds” “By the gods Royland I’m fine….I….” Rodrik pauses and takes a moment to realize that he is being irrational. 

Talia grabs his hand “Rodrik even if you were in perfect condition right now you’re the Lord, the only heir left….you need to stay safe. I doubt Ironrath would follow someone like me” “I wouldn’t be too sure sister, you’re a lot stronger than you give yourself credit for” 

Luka coughs to get their attention again. “Sorry I really didn’t mean to interrupt….we’ve received a raven from Kings Landing….It’s Mira, she’s dead” Talia instantly bursts into tears “NO…Not Mira please….” Rodrik stares in shock as he wraps one arm around her “What happened?”

[!] Rodrik and Talia learned of Mira’s death

He looks down at the floor sheepishly “They said she murdered a Lannister guard then tried to flee the city” Rodrik gasps “SHE WHAT? Mira would never kill someone, never” Luka nods “That’s just what we heard, doesn’t mean it’s true” “It can’t be, those fucking Lannisters executed her because she’s one of us”

Royland looks shocked by the news, his loud personality suddenly stunned to silence. Rodrik looks over at him, Royland notices him staring then begins to speak “I’m sorry m’lord….we keep fucking losing, we need a win. Something has to go right….”

Rodrik nods “Aye, and we’ll get one. I swear to you, I will not rest until things are set right again” Royland musters a smile “You’re father would be so proud of you. You’re the best lord this house could ask for” “Thank you Royland. Lets get to work….”

CHOICE: What should they do first?

1. Ask for the Mormont’s aid
2. Ask for the Manderly’s aid
3. Ask for the Glover’s aid
4. Stage a rescue for Elaena 

[On the kingsroad]

[M] Beskha

Continuing forward on horseback, Ryon and Beskha chat to one another; Ryon telling her stories of his family. Beskha smiles and lets him talk, allowing him to vent while also giving her a new perspective of Asher's family. 

They’ve been riding all morning still trying to make more distance from where they camped last night. Ryon points at a small rockwall with an overhang “Can we rest there, my back hurts from the horse” Beskha nods “Sure thing little man” 

She pulls the horse over and hitches it on a tree, Ryon climbs down off the horse and stretches. “Want to practice your sword training?” Ryon shakes his head “Not right now my back hurts too much” “That’s the best time to practice, you won’t always feel good when you get into a fight” 

Ryon nods “Ok…only for a little while” Beskha takes a spare sword off the horse and hands it to Ryon. She draws her own sword as Ryon raises his, she proceeds to show him basic stances and positions to use in a fight.

They train for about an hour, and Beskha is surprised by how well he does “Are you sure no one ever taught you to fight?” Ryon smiles and nods “Not properly and never a metal sword. I was still better than Ethan”

Beskha raises an eyebrow curiously “You’re brother right? You’re telling me he was a lord but didn’t know how to fight at all?” “Yeah….he….Ser Royland never got to show him before…” she wraps her arm around him for comfort “Come on, lets get back on the road we’re close to the place we’re going. Maybe two or three more days out. A place called White Harbour”

[!] Beskha and Ryon’s relationship has increased 

Ryon looks at the map curiously “Is that where all the boats are? Why there?” “Well I only know for sure where one member of your family is. Your uncle Malcolm is in Essos, probably still in Meereen” Ryon appears excited from the idea "Uncle Malcolm? Does he know we’re coming?” “Probably not but there’s no way of telling him”

“What about Rodrik? And Talia? How will they find us?” Beskha anxiously bites her lip “It’ll be too hard for just us to find them but once we get to Meereen your uncle will know people to talk to, he's working with the queen of dragons” Ryon and Beskha both sheath their swords and get back onto their horse. 

Ryon has been silent for a moment thinking about what Beskha said. “Who’s the queen of dragons?” she laughs, remembering the first time she and Asher saw her “A Targarryen queen, she has three dragons that fight by her side. Fierce creatures” Ryon chuckles “Dragons? Dragons aren’t real Maester Ortingryn said they all died”

“I thought so too but Asher and I….we fought one of them, it almost burned Malcolm’s bloody arm off’ Ryon is excited, his spirits lifted by the prospect of seeing a dragon “I need to see it….Ethan would’ve loved it, he always said he wanted a pet dragon” “It’ll be a long trip at sea but we’ll get there and you’ll be safe”

[Hardhome, north of the wall by the sea, 3 days later]

[M] Gared Tuttle

After walking for three full days they arrive at an abandoned town named Hardhome. The trip was rough, fighting the cold weather and avoiding wildlings made it difficult to travel. 

Upon arriving in the town they notice all the burnt down buildings, almost completely buried in the snow. Skeletons line the streets, some of the bones shattered into hundreds of pieces. 

Gared glances around with a worried look “Jesus what happened here?” “No one is sure. Like I said, this place was abandoned centuries ago. So I doubt we’ll ever find out. It does make you wonder though…” The stone structures around them are decaying and beginning to crumble but somehow they still stand. 

As they approach the rockface Josera points down at the sea below, the entire town high above the water on the cliff “That’s the shivering sea Gared, it’s beautiful isn’t it” he is almost breathless from the sight, he takes a moment before he is able to gather his thoughts and get back on task “We can send a raven from here?” “Yes, the church has ravens they’ve been breeding here for hundreds of years” 

Josera leads them to the town's chapel, they walk past bones and half-melted armor and weapons. Eventually they reach the church, Josera opens the door and a bunch of birds come flying out. “Watch your step through here” he whistles to Shadow and she instinctively lays down outside to wait. 

[Inside the chapel]

As they enter the building Josera grabs a paper and quill off of one of the tables and passes it to Gared “Write your note then i’ll send it out” before he begins writing he looks back at Josera “Are you sure they can make it to Ironrath from here?” “Yes I told you already. This is how Lord Forester talked to us, he only ever came in person two times”

Gared nods then starts to write “Uncle, I’ve made it to the place we talked about but things have changed. Do not go to Castle Black, I had to flee the night's watch. They will hurt you to get to me. Please write back when you get this, tell me that you are safe and that Ironrath is safe. With love, Gared” 

Sylvi peaks over his shoulder and reads the note, she lets out a slight chuckle under her breath. “Come on Sylvi…” Gared rolls his eyes and passes the paper to Josera. He wraps it up then attaches it to a raven, he gives the raven a treat and sends it off. 

[Outside]

The three of them follow it outside and watch as the bird flies out over the cliff towards the ocean. Sylvi looks at Gared, feeling guilty about being rude to him but then she is quickly reminded of her brother's death. 

[!] Sylvi is more relaxed

She looks down at the snow and sighs, while Gared and Josera stare at the bird as it disappears over the horizon. “Come on Gared, now we wait” “And how long does that usually take?” 

Josera chuckles “Ah could be a week, two weeks maybe. It’s a far trip Gared, getting around the wall is no easy job even if you can fly” Gared nods understandingly “I figured it’d be a while. What do we do in the meantime?” 

Josera laughs and points at one of the old buildings “We wait” “Are you sure we can stay here. There might be more wildlings around” “The free folk don’t come here….a bad omen they say. Come on”

CHOICE: What should they do?

1. Stay at Hardpoint until the raven returns 
2. Return to the grove then come back when it returns

[Ironrath, main street]

[S] Duncan Tuttle

Back in Ironrath Duncan is still hanging from a pole in front of the keep. Every morning they take him from the dungeon and display him for everyone to see, then they take him down again once the sun goes down.

As the sun sets on this day Gryff takes him down, by this point Duncan is sunburnt, bloody and bruised from constant torture. Gryff grabs him by the face and stares him in the eyes “Your doing such great work….since we gave you this job, no one has stepped out of line. Not once” Duncan struggles to talk; his throat dry and scratchy “Please….kill me….just….” 

Gryff chuckles sadistically “Sorry but not yet, we’re not done with you. You still know things” “Like…what….” Gryff lightly slaps his face “Like where the FUCK Rodrik is, and where his little fucking brother is…..I NEED EVERY FUCKING FORESTER DEAD”

Duncan tries to talk but the guards grab him by the hair and start pulling him back to the dungeon. “Please….” Before they bring him down the steps he overhears Gryff ordering one of his soldiers to bring Elaena to his chambers.

[END OF EPISODE 2]

As of now after every episode I will list the current alliances that have been acquired and how well that relationship is doing. It ranges from (Strong-Neutral-Bad-Broken) the higher the status the more likely they are to help you in the future. Let me know what you think of this feature, if you don’t like it I won't do it again, if you have a way to improve it, let me know.

CURRENT ALLIANCES:

1. Glennmore’s (Neutral)
2. The North Grove (Out of contact)

CURRENT ENEMIES:

1. Whitehill’s (Enemy)
2. Bolton’s (Enemy)
3. The Freys (Enemy)

Thanks for reading, please vote in the comments and feel free to tell me things you’d be interested in seeing in the future EX:Storylines, character arcs, locations or things you are enjoying about the story. I might not be able to incorporate your ideas if it doesn't make sense for the plot or if it is impossible due to previous choices, but I will remember all suggestions and try to make everyone happy. I’m still working out "gameplay" features I want to add in the future to make it more fun. Let me know if you have suggestions you’d like to see.

Chapter Text

This is for anyone who’s played the Telltale Game of Thrones game and felt unsatisfied that there was so much story left to tell. This will be my version of season 2, there will be choices for you to make decisions on. This will play similar to the telltale games themselves, your choices will impact the story and the characters in it. 

There will be a 72 hour voting period, anyone can vote. I will probably extend the voting time past that at some points. When you see [!] That symbol means something has changed as a result of a choice. Main characters are playable characters that can make choices, they will be shown with [M] that symbol. There are chances throughout the season where you may gain access to another Main character to make decisions as. This symbol [S] is shown to indicate a Side character, side characters are unable to make decisions but can be used to show a perspective. 

   -There are a few different types of choices that may appear in this series-

CHOICE: This is just a regular situational decision

CHARACTER CHOICE: This is when you get to choose who will become a Main character or Antagonist.

RELATIONSHIP CHOICE: This might appear when two possible romantic interest characters develop their relationship high enough to become a couple or it could just be two characters reaching a high enough level for a friendship or rivalry.

SEXUALITY CHOICE: This will appear when you are able to vote on what sexuality a new character is. Usually there will be three options, Straight, Gay/Lesbian, Bisexual but certain characters may be locked in one sexuality or only able to choose between two.

-Season 2 Episode 3-

[Allies and Enemies]

Vote Results:

[!] Rodrik will ask the Mormont’s for aid

[!] Gared will wait in Hardhome for the raven’s return

CHARACTER CHOICE: Who should be a main character?

1. Ser Royland
2. Duncan Tuttle

[Rillwater crossing, palace cellar]

[M] Rodrik Forester

Rodrik finally comes to a decision, he chooses to send Royland to the Mormont’s to enlist their aid. Royland smiles and agrees to his plan, happy to follow out his orders. 

“A wise choice my lord. The Mormont’s were fierce allies to Robb Stark hopefully they can be the same for us”

Rodrik nods “That what i’m thinking….I wish I could go Royland, I feel bad letting you take this on alone”

“Don’t beat yourself up over it. You need to lay low, i’ll get this done for you m’lord” 

Talia looks up at Royland and asks to go with him to which Royland denies her request instantly stating that it’s too dangerous. Talia continues to insist but Rodrik convinces her to stay behind with him. She eventually gives up and agrees to stay in Rillwater Crossing.

[!] Talia wanted to go with Rodrik

After saying his goodbyes and packing a bag of supplies, Royland heads outside. Luka leads him to the main gate where Lord Glennmore has a horse already prepared for him. Royland mounts the horse and exits the gate heading towards Bear Island, home of house Mormont. 

Back in the cellar with Rodrik he paces the room anxiously feeling restless from being unable to help. Talia tries to get Rodrik to sit down but he is too agitated, Luka comes back in the room to inform them of Royland's departure and invite them to a dinner. 

“We’ve cleared the dining hall if you’d like to come sit” Luka says.

Talia immediately is up for the idea but Rodrik is still hesitant “Are you sure no one will see us?”

Luka nods “Lord Glennmore ordered it cleared. Even most of the guards, sir”

“Alright then. Come on Talia” 

[Palace dining hall]

Rodrik and Talia enter the huge dining area where the family usually gathers for dinner. Lord Glennmore sits at the head of the table with his wife, Eliza. She looks up as Rodrik enters and she wipes some tears from her eyes.

New character:

Name: Eliza Glennmore

Age: 40

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“Thank you Luka, you can go” She says as her voice falters.

Rodrik walks over to the table and sits down “I’m sorry about your son. Arthur was a brave man, he was also a hell of a shot with a bow”

Eliza smiles remembering her son “Thank you for your condolences….come sit with us” she looks at Talia “You must be lady Talia, it’s lovely to finally meet you”

“You too” Talia does a slight bow out of respect.

Lord Glennmore apologized to Rodrik again for the loss of his sister Mira. Then he tells Rodrik that they received word from Gryff that he intends to marry Elaena. This news absolutely enrages Rodrik.

“That son of a bitch….she wouldn’t do that voluntarily”

Arthur nods his head “I know she wouldn’t but there's nothing we can do to fight it…not without endangering her. She’s all we have left.”

“I sent Royland to the Mormont’s…..damn it i should’ve kept him here to help us rescue her”

“I’ll call on my banners….whichever one’s that will help us. The Tyrell’s are caught up in their own problems at the moment after that prissy golden haired imposter of a king was assassinated” 

Rodrik is understanding and tells him to do whatever he can to get as much aid as possible. Arthur suggests a few more potential allies he could call in. A couple minutes later a few servers enter the hall carrying plates of food.

“Eat up” Arthur says.

Talia is shocked by how much food there is “Thank you for the meal and your hospitality”

“Of course, we owe your family a lot.” Eliza says.

After they finish eating the food and having some light conversation. Talia and Rodrik head back to the cellar. When they return to the room, Rodrik voices his frustrations about being unable to help do anything.

Luka returns to the cellar shortly after and offers Rodrik help in strengthening his body again after the countless injuries. He accepts the help in the hopes it quickens his recovery time.

[!] Luka offered his help

[2 days later, WhiteHarbor]

[M] Beskha

After traveling on the road a little longer Beskha and Ryon arrive in the town of WhiteHarbor. The gate is open for public use but as they enter the city walls two guards approach her.

One of them stares up at Beskha suspiciously “What’s your business in WhiteHarbor?”

“Is that important to you?” she asks.

The guard nods “With the wars going on to the north and to the south yes it is”

“We’re fleeing the war up north, it’s gotten out of control. It’s not safe for my son” she says this lie confidently. 

Finding the answer satisfactory, the guard allows them to pass. She rides the horse further into the bustling city. Citizens, traders, mercenaries and nobles walk the streets going about their day. 

Beskha pulls the horse up to the stables that’s been built by the gate, she dismounts then helps Ryon down. The stablemaster notices them approaching so he stops what he’s doing to speak with them.

“What can I do you for today? We’ve got all kinds of strong, reliable breeds” He says.  

She points to her own horse “I’d like to sell this one actually. Are you buying?” 

“Of course, I'm always looking for healthy work horses like that one. How old is he?”

Beskha thinks of a random age since she stole the horse and has no information about it “Only two”

“Alright, tell you what, I'll give you 2 gold dragons for him. That’s premium price”

She smiles and hands him the reins “Thank you, we’ll do it”

“Nice doing business with you, feel free to come back any time” the man says.

As the two of them walk away Ryon asks if that’s enough money to get them a boat ride across the ocean. She tells him that it should be enough to at least bribe someone to let them stay on board a ship. 

They approach the pier where dozens of boats are docked, Ryon is in awe at the sheer scale of it all. Having never left Ironrath everything is brand new to him.

He pulls on Beskha’s arm “Why can’t we stay here? It looks so amazing” 

“Like I said, we’re going to your uncle Malcolm. We know where he is and we know he’ll help us be safe. It’s the smart move, right?”

“Yeah you’re right….” Ryon says.

Beskha thinks for a moment while standing in the middle of the street “Let’s grab some supplies before we go”

They walk towards the marketplace in the center of town where hundreds of traders are set up in tents. Ryon stares at the different colored cloth roofs and the people buying stuff. 

“What do we need to get?” he asks.

Beskha checks her backpack for supplies “Some extra food would be good, and maybe a sheath for your sword” She points at Ryon’s sword attached to the side of her bag.

He appears excited by the idea “So I could have my own sword?” 

“Of course you can. You’re gonna need it”

They walk into the marketplace and begin looking around. Eventually they find a stall that is selling weaponry.

Beskha approaches the man with a smile “I’m only looking for a basic sheath for this” she presents the sword.

“Of course. I got a nice leather one right here”

She examines it closely and approves of it “How much”

“50 silvers” he says.

[!] Ryon has his own sword now

Beskha tosses him the coins then she and Ryon continue through the marketplace grabbing the supplies they need. As they leave the market and prepare to catch a boat, Beskha notices Ryon hiding something in his pocket.

She confronts him about it so he reveals that he stole some rings off of one of the vendors while they weren’t looking. Unsure whether or not to be impressed Beskha just tells him to give her the rings so he won’t get in trouble.

[!] Ryon stole from the market

The two of them go down the steps onto one of the piers. Beskha walks over to one of the ship's captains intent on catching a ride. 

“Where are you headed?” she asks.

The man looks at her suspiciously “What's it to you?”

“We’re looking for a ride to Essos, are you headed that way?”

“Maybe….is it just you and the boy? It’s gonna cost you extra for two” he says with a smirk.

Beskha reaches into her pocket and hands him the gold from selling the horse as well as all the other money she has on her. 

This catches the man off guard as he wasn’t expecting her to have that much money. “I was thinking something more….personal”

“In your dreams….do we have a deal or not” she presents the money to him again.

He relents “Fine get on board we’re heading to Braavos, that’s our stop I don’t care if it’s not yours”

“That works for us” she says.

With a deal struck, Beskha and Ryon get onto the ship and begin their voyage to Essoss.

[!] Beskha and Ryon made it to the ship

[Deepwood Motte]

[S] Royland

About 3 days after leaving Rillwater crossing, Royland arrives at a pier just outside of Deepwood Motte. He hitches his horse outside of the boathouse before entering to pay for a ride.

“Welcome….Are you looking for passage to Bear Island?” The shopkeeper asks.

Royland nods “Aye, I am. Can you stable my horse while I'm gone, I should only be gone a day, two at the most”

“Of course, that’ll be a dragon a night”

“By the gods that’s a lot”

The shopkeeper smiles “We take great care of them and we get a lot of business here. The only other stable is all the way up the road”

He slides the coins on the table then the shopkeeper tells Royland to take the next boat that arrives. As he exits the shop two other men who appear to be Bolton soldiers walk past him.

He puts up his hood to obscure his face just in case they recognize him. A few moments later the men return outside and sit down waiting for the same boat.

“Oi, how long you been waiting?” one of the soldiers asks him.

Royland keeps his face obscured while he talks “Not long…”

The man looks away from Royland not thinking anything of him, he turns to his friend and starts talking “Fucking Mormont’s….Ramsey should be doing this shit himself if it’s so goddamn important”

“Do you want to be in his elite guard or not?” the other soldier asks.

“I do….but this…”

About 10 minutes later the boat arrives and all the passengers board it. The captain tells them where they’re headed then they set sail. While on board Royland keeps a close eye on the two Bolton’s.

[Bear Island]

The island’s shores are lined with tall trees and rock walls that the strong waves crash into rhythmically. After arriving and departing the boat he chooses to see what the Bolton’s are doing before going to speak to the Mormont’s themselves. He is careful to keep his distance so they don’t notice him. 

The two soldiers walk into the main town then down an alleyway into an unknown building. Royland sneaks up to it and peaks in the window, that’s where he sees the two men preparing what appears to be an explosive.

[!] Royland discovered a Bolton plot

He stands there debating whether to inform the Mormont’s or stop them himself.

CHOICE: What should Royland do?

*If Royland does not become the main character, I select this outcome*

1. Inform the Mormont’s of the danger
2. Stop them first

[Ironrath, dungeon]

[S] Duncan Tuttle

Duncan still remains naked, sitting in one of the cells, dirty and starving. A guard comes by and drops him some old bread and a small cup of water. He eats it up fast, the hunger pains have begun to grow worse.

Suddenly the dungeon door opens up and Gryff walks down, over to his cell door. 

“My favorite prisoner….You know, I really love Ironrath, it's the perfect place for me. My brother has Highpoint to himself now so it’s only fair”

Duncan doesn't even look at him as he mutters the same words again “Just kill me….”

“Oh no, don’t talk like that….” he says sarcastically. “I need you right here. Ramsey snow is coming back to visit, he asked for you specifically”

His face goes pale at the thought of Ramsey getting him “Wh….why does he want me” he stutters.

“I won’t ruin the surprise….” Gryff laughs almost manicly then exits the dungeon. 

A few minutes later after Gryff has left, another person comes down the steps into the dungeon but he gets stopped by the guard at the door. 

“This area is off limits to people like you” The guard spits on the stranger.

The stranger punches the guard in the throat then puts his dagger through the guard's neck. He then snatches the keys off his body and rushes towards Duncan’s cell.

“I’m here to get you out” he says.

Duncan stands up at attention, almost begging to be released “What? Who are you?”

The man unlocks the door and tosses him some clothes “Bowen. I’m a friend of your nephew Gared”

“Gared sent you?”

Bowen shakes his head “Not exactly, When I came back to Ironrath a few days ago I saw what they were doing to you. I owe it to Gared to get you out of here”

[!] Bowen rescued Duncan

[Outside]

The two of them escape the cell and head up the stairs. They sneak through the town towards the back gate but suddenly Duncan looks back at the town hatching an idea.

“What if we stayed in town. There's a hidden room below the eastern watch tower that no one knows about, we can stay in there” Duncan says.

Bowen gasps “Are you out of your mind? We need to go they’ll be looking everywhere for you”

“But what if they need our help to retake the city. We’d be more useful on the inside”

“When who comes? Rodrik is dead, I heard that Asher is dead too, and on top of that Ryon and Talia are both missing. Even the army Rodrik led here is all gone. We’ve lost, the Foresters are done” Bowen says.

CHOICE: What should Duncan do?

*If Duncan does not become the main character, I select the outcome*

1. Leave Ironrath
2. Stay in the hidden room

[Hardhome]

[M] Gared Tuttle

Meanwhile North of the wall, Gared sits in the abandoned tavern with Josera and Sylvi. They’ve been held up here for about 5 days so far while awaiting the raven’s return. Josera hops over the counter and takes out a bottle of rum.

“I stashed this here last time I passed through. I figure we’ll be here a while still”

Gared grabs the bottle and pours out some drinks “Don’t mind if i do”

“So tell me Gared how did you end up with the nightswatch” Josera takes a huge sip from the bottle.

“I killed the men who killed my family, my uncle sent me there before the Whitehills came looking for revenge” 

Josera looks concerned “Your own uncle sent you there? I would’ve killed those men too, you did the right thing Gared”

“Thanks…”

[!] Gared and Josera’s relationship increased

While they talk and drink Sylvi does her own thing, searching through old containers for valuables. She finds a direwolf tooth attached to a string made in the form of a trinket, it reminds her of something similar her brother had made for her. 

The sound of the wind outside starts to intensify as today's snow storm grows stronger. She looks out the window but the visibility is so low she cannot see the building across the road. 

“Sylvi come here” Gared calls out to her.

She walks over to the bar “What is it?”

Gared passes her a small glass of rum “It’ll help you keep warm”

She rolls her eyes but takes the drink then informs them that the storm is worsening. Josera laughs and tells them that he’s seen much worse in this area. For some unknown reason the storms always hit Hardhome harder than other locations. 

Suddenly there is a knock at the door catching the three of them completely off guard as they scatter for their weapons.

[END OF EPISODE 3]

*Remember to vote for a main character above*

Key: Alliance scores range from (Loyal-Ally-Neutral-Bad-Enemy) The other names are used for different scenarios. (Unknown and Out of contact)

CURRENT ALLIANCES:

1. Glennmore’s (Ally)
2. The North Grove (Out of contact)
3. Mormont’s (Neutral) 

CURRENT ENEMIES:

1. Whitehill’s (Enemy)
2. Bolton’s (Enemy)
3. The Freys (Enemy)

Thanks for reading, please vote in the comments and feel free to tell me things you’d be interested in seeing in the future EX:Storylines, character arcs, locations or things you are enjoying about the story. I might not be able to incorporate your ideas if it doesn't make sense for the plot or if it is impossible due to previous choices, but I will remember all suggestions and try to make everyone happy. I’m still working out "gameplay" features I want to add in the future to make it more fun. Let me know if you have suggestions you’d like to see.