The Winds Beyond the Wall - Introduction and Overview
Sept 3, 2019 3:28:08 GMT
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Post by Stigz on Sept 3, 2019 3:28:08 GMT
Hi, hello and welcome! Some of you may be looking at the title of this story and thinking you know it from somewhere, and to those of you who recognise it I commend you on your memory! Winds Beyond the Wall was a fantastic fan-fiction started up by WildlingKing in the beginning of 2015, and it had its fair run for over a year and I was saddened to see it put on the shelf. Well as if it were Andy passing his toys to Bonnie, I have received Wildling's blessing to revive this magnificent story and hopefully write to its original glory.
For those of you who are new, you may have gathered already that this story is well along, but do not let that deter you from joining along! I'm in the process of doing a full re-read of the original piece and working on a draft for each character across the first three chapters. This shall allow for a quick catch up for those who were old readers, and a nice cheat method for those who have never heard of the old works of Wildling but still wish to tag along. Of course, I will also post up the most up-to-date version of the full story as I get around to updating it (I do get lazy with these things, I do apologise!). Anyhow, allow me to introduce the story (this is a description ripped right out of Wildling's original script):
This story should be placed to the far north, beyond the wall (in the lands of the Free Folk aka wildlings) in the year 211 AC (about 90 years before the books/show), yet it also covers regions of the North as well. The story is focused around the infamous king-beyond-the-wall, Raymun Redbeard, uniting the wildlings to attack south. There are countless of wildling clans but they can be put to six categories: Hornfoots, Ice-River Clans, Nightrunners, Frozen Shore men and Thenns.....oh, and of course there are also Giants. The Night's Watch will of course also play a role in the story. So if you are wondering what's so interesting about some wildling uniting clans, well, lets just say the uniting wont happen softly. And if there is interest to this, the second book would be about what happens after the uniting.
So, some basic information about the clans:
Hornfoots: There's not much information about the Hornfoots except that they always walk barefoot. I assume they live mostly in the Haunted Forest. Hornfoots are also known for often warring with Nightrunners.
Ice-River clans: Ice-River clans live by the upper reaches of the Ice rivers. From them it is also known that they eat the flesh of their enemies. They are often warring with the Frozen Shore men.
Nightrunners: Nightrunners live in the Haunted Forest. They live the closest to the Wall and so often have to deal with the Night's Watch. Most of the raiders that go south of the wall are Nightrunners. (Since there is no information about it I have decided Raymun Redbeard to be Nightrunner.)
Frozen Shore men: They live in the Frozen Shore (surprise), as they live by the Bay of Ice they're mostly fishers. And here is something from Wiki of Ice and Fire: "The Frozen Shore men have queer names, as they name themselves after beasts of the region. They employ chariots made of walrus bone, pulled by dogs as big as direwolves, as transport. They also breed reindeer. Their women clad themselves in sealskins.
There are at least two factions of them, one wearing antlers on their hats, and others wearing walrus tusks; the two sorts do not get along with each other."
Thenn: Thenn's are probably the most interesting group of wildlings. They live far to the north in a hidden vale, speak the Old Tongue, and interact more with Giants than other clans. Thenn's are closer to the kingdoms south of the wall than any other wildlings, they even have their own king-like leader, magnar. They follow their magnar as a god, they make their own bronze weapons and armors instead of stealing. They even have laws and lords.
Night's Watch: Night's Watch protects the realm from wildlings, the current Lord Commander is Jack Musgood, known to be jolly and carefree fellow. Night's Watch brothers are divided into builders, stewards and rangers.
I will be leaving versions of the full story here and the recap also here (once I have gotten around to it).
For the moment I do not intend to open character submissions, just given the elaborate amount of characters already within the story, but I also understand that character submissions are a good way to get engaged with the story. So on that note, if there is enough interest I will work on setting something up for it!
The Winds Beyond The Wall
Prologue: There Will Be Blood - finished
Chapter 1: The Winds Arise - finished
Chapter 2: Tears and Swords - finished
Chapter 3: Rise Again - ongoing
Chapter 4: Return of the King - coming soon
Chapter 5: The Last Storm - coming soon
Epilogue: The Red Raven - coming soon
Characters:
POVs are in bold
In the Vale of Thenn: Lenlie, Gorgar The Frozen, Yrma, Magnar Storg, Sverik Varalaf, Skjorn the Scholar, Lord Bjalner, Bjorn, Freya, Movar, Maror the Mangler
In northern Haunted Forest: Elissa Mongrow, Gabbor, The Savage, Dogga, George Rivers, Edric Mormont, Jullon, Carley Winter, Bael Rangeld, Maya, Alexia, Terry Snowflake, Arvid "Nightbane" Halvor, Cassi Snow, Ivar Halfthenn, Wulfric Ironsteed, Ser Jaremy Brownbarrow, Princess Sigira, Skyrnor, Olha, Denyal Delen, Gaston, Armun the Barbarian, Tun the Tall
In the Frostfangs: Dakvidih Halvor, Arienne, Barryn, Lynessa, Alex Deepstone, Varakul the Cold, Brogg the Brother, Saeeda, Rumak, Demarion, Asger, King Fleshbearer
In southern Haunted Forest: Tarna, Melinda, Geren, Tyno Hatryan, Gronn, Clara Narder, Amathe, Mikhail "the Frost Blade"
On the Fist of the First Men:
In Hardhome: -
By the Ice Rivers: -
By the Frozen Shore: Eira Eld, Germun, Ha'akh, Walf the Horned, Vormyr Greymyst, Rambton Snow, Paxtan Codd, Daritus, Varik, Ox, Elliot, Nerminy, Harmilla Tusk, Phoenix Hwarden, Asshkaan, Wacka, Packa, Fullerton, Neyla Greymyst, Andiron Quarter-Iron, Kober Goodbrother, Tanner, Agnar Nightwood
In Castle Black: Ramsay Derran, Eren Meratus, Jorrel, Edric "Bloodstar" Dayne, Sawyer Glover, Howard McDonald, Sam, Thomos, Darran, Feather Waters, Bronn Forrester, Rass, Garran Sharp, Kip, Laurence, Dennis Stone, Nelsor Chalk, Maester Harrid Evans, Peter Moore, Darla, Federico Reed, Gareth Oaketh, Morsh
In Eastwatch-by-the-sea: Tobas Flowers
In Shadow Tower: Robett "Weasel", Drymyr, Ser Lyonel Crakehall, Dani Evans, Cayde Storm, Jack Musgood, Konnor, Horamun Jawbreaker, Ursun, Maester Olrich
In Mole's Town:
In the Last Hearth:
In Karhold: Lord Kregan Karstark
In Winterfell: Tharn the Stone, Beron Stark, Lord Brandon Icestark, Lady Alys Stark, William Stark, Artos Stark, Berena Stark, Alysanne Stark, Errold Stark, Rila Bolton, Lady Barba Bolton, Lonny Snow, Myriame Stark, Lorra Stark, Lady Serena Umber, Cregard Stark, Broken Hill, Ser Arthor Obsydian, Sacharia, Eadwyn Bravemaul
In Winter Town: Ella, Alistair, Jory Bolton, Marcyn of Izulepsia, Emilio Rivers
In the Wolfswood: Lord Brandon Stark, Rodwell Stark, Lord Robard Cerwyn, Harmond Umber, Lord Howar Forrester, Kartis Snow, Lord Matthew Bolton, Argus Keding, Ser Ilyn Baelish
In Deepwood Motte: Lord Tristifer Glover, King Dagon Greyjoy
In Barrowton: Lord Embry Dustin, Lady Evelyn Umber, Hoarfrost Umber, Brus Crowl, Vogero, Aegor Rivers, Ser Robb Reyne, Lord Strickland, Matthias Verlen, Seamus, Prince Torwyn Greyjoy, Borg
In the Stony Shore: Torrhen Stark, Lord Lonnel Crowl, Lady Miranna Stane, Lady Genna Magnar, Yeron Greyjoy, Aldrich Greyjoy
On the Island of Pyke: Leona Verlen, Ledrik Seryl
Deceased or Unknown: Torgon, Harg the Scarface, Keran, Jonk, Bryan, Dom, "Small" Marsh, Jon Oakheart, Cruz, Hrenhild, Skadol, Dickon, Magnar Krygorn, Harron Crowsbane, Griff, Grekorid Delen, Mul Strad, Noel, Darron, Sven Baldon, Brilga, Henrik, Lord Osric Umber, Devyn, Jorgan, Croll, Tom, Ivan Longbeard, Old Gordel, Jay Snow, Raymun Redbeard, Thormund, Rickard Flint, Khort, Victor, Gregory, Raugan Varalaf, Ariyana Caswell
Characters waiting to be introduced: Jeremiah "Jewel" Erewel, Björn, Grekmark Whalebone, Travis Pyke, Dorrik, Jaylen, Varik Wolfe, Bridis Eagle, Hawke, Tom Pyke, Isulas, Tylan, Connin Whent, Derek Hwarden, Ledrik Seryl, Mycah Sparr, Zane, Lady Serenna Crowl, Daemon Snow, Ser Karron Rockfort, Dire-Bone, Baeleon Hearthstock, Sedric Dustmoore, Phil Gussley, Domund Greymyst, Lucifer, Kamerin Karstark, Williem, James, Artimus, Fawkes Brickwell
A gallery of WildlingKing 's drawings of the characters: imgur.com/a/gYRMZ
For those of you who are new, you may have gathered already that this story is well along, but do not let that deter you from joining along! I'm in the process of doing a full re-read of the original piece and working on a draft for each character across the first three chapters. This shall allow for a quick catch up for those who were old readers, and a nice cheat method for those who have never heard of the old works of Wildling but still wish to tag along. Of course, I will also post up the most up-to-date version of the full story as I get around to updating it (I do get lazy with these things, I do apologise!). Anyhow, allow me to introduce the story (this is a description ripped right out of Wildling's original script):
This story should be placed to the far north, beyond the wall (in the lands of the Free Folk aka wildlings) in the year 211 AC (about 90 years before the books/show), yet it also covers regions of the North as well. The story is focused around the infamous king-beyond-the-wall, Raymun Redbeard, uniting the wildlings to attack south. There are countless of wildling clans but they can be put to six categories: Hornfoots, Ice-River Clans, Nightrunners, Frozen Shore men and Thenns.....oh, and of course there are also Giants. The Night's Watch will of course also play a role in the story. So if you are wondering what's so interesting about some wildling uniting clans, well, lets just say the uniting wont happen softly. And if there is interest to this, the second book would be about what happens after the uniting.
So, some basic information about the clans:
Hornfoots: There's not much information about the Hornfoots except that they always walk barefoot. I assume they live mostly in the Haunted Forest. Hornfoots are also known for often warring with Nightrunners.
Ice-River clans: Ice-River clans live by the upper reaches of the Ice rivers. From them it is also known that they eat the flesh of their enemies. They are often warring with the Frozen Shore men.
Nightrunners: Nightrunners live in the Haunted Forest. They live the closest to the Wall and so often have to deal with the Night's Watch. Most of the raiders that go south of the wall are Nightrunners. (Since there is no information about it I have decided Raymun Redbeard to be Nightrunner.)
Frozen Shore men: They live in the Frozen Shore (surprise), as they live by the Bay of Ice they're mostly fishers. And here is something from Wiki of Ice and Fire: "The Frozen Shore men have queer names, as they name themselves after beasts of the region. They employ chariots made of walrus bone, pulled by dogs as big as direwolves, as transport. They also breed reindeer. Their women clad themselves in sealskins.
There are at least two factions of them, one wearing antlers on their hats, and others wearing walrus tusks; the two sorts do not get along with each other."
Thenn: Thenn's are probably the most interesting group of wildlings. They live far to the north in a hidden vale, speak the Old Tongue, and interact more with Giants than other clans. Thenn's are closer to the kingdoms south of the wall than any other wildlings, they even have their own king-like leader, magnar. They follow their magnar as a god, they make their own bronze weapons and armors instead of stealing. They even have laws and lords.
Night's Watch: Night's Watch protects the realm from wildlings, the current Lord Commander is Jack Musgood, known to be jolly and carefree fellow. Night's Watch brothers are divided into builders, stewards and rangers.
I will be leaving versions of the full story here and the recap also here (once I have gotten around to it).
For the moment I do not intend to open character submissions, just given the elaborate amount of characters already within the story, but I also understand that character submissions are a good way to get engaged with the story. So on that note, if there is enough interest I will work on setting something up for it!
The Winds Beyond The Wall
Prologue: There Will Be Blood - finished
Chapter 1: The Winds Arise - finished
Chapter 2: Tears and Swords - finished
Chapter 3: Rise Again - ongoing
Chapter 4: Return of the King - coming soon
Chapter 5: The Last Storm - coming soon
Epilogue: The Red Raven - coming soon
Characters:
POVs are in bold
In the Vale of Thenn: Lenlie, Gorgar The Frozen, Yrma, Magnar Storg, Sverik Varalaf, Skjorn the Scholar, Lord Bjalner, Bjorn, Freya, Movar, Maror the Mangler
In northern Haunted Forest: Elissa Mongrow, Gabbor, The Savage, Dogga, George Rivers, Edric Mormont, Jullon, Carley Winter, Bael Rangeld, Maya, Alexia, Terry Snowflake, Arvid "Nightbane" Halvor, Cassi Snow, Ivar Halfthenn, Wulfric Ironsteed, Ser Jaremy Brownbarrow, Princess Sigira, Skyrnor, Olha, Denyal Delen, Gaston, Armun the Barbarian, Tun the Tall
In the Frostfangs: Dakvidih Halvor, Arienne, Barryn, Lynessa, Alex Deepstone, Varakul the Cold, Brogg the Brother, Saeeda, Rumak, Demarion, Asger, King Fleshbearer
In southern Haunted Forest: Tarna, Melinda, Geren, Tyno Hatryan, Gronn, Clara Narder, Amathe, Mikhail "the Frost Blade"
On the Fist of the First Men:
In Hardhome: -
By the Ice Rivers: -
By the Frozen Shore: Eira Eld, Germun, Ha'akh, Walf the Horned, Vormyr Greymyst, Rambton Snow, Paxtan Codd, Daritus, Varik, Ox, Elliot, Nerminy, Harmilla Tusk, Phoenix Hwarden, Asshkaan, Wacka, Packa, Fullerton, Neyla Greymyst, Andiron Quarter-Iron, Kober Goodbrother, Tanner, Agnar Nightwood
In Castle Black: Ramsay Derran, Eren Meratus, Jorrel, Edric "Bloodstar" Dayne, Sawyer Glover, Howard McDonald, Sam, Thomos, Darran, Feather Waters, Bronn Forrester, Rass, Garran Sharp, Kip, Laurence, Dennis Stone, Nelsor Chalk, Maester Harrid Evans, Peter Moore, Darla, Federico Reed, Gareth Oaketh, Morsh
In Eastwatch-by-the-sea: Tobas Flowers
In Shadow Tower: Robett "Weasel", Drymyr, Ser Lyonel Crakehall, Dani Evans, Cayde Storm, Jack Musgood, Konnor, Horamun Jawbreaker, Ursun, Maester Olrich
In Mole's Town:
In the Last Hearth:
In Karhold: Lord Kregan Karstark
In Winterfell: Tharn the Stone, Beron Stark, Lord Brandon Icestark, Lady Alys Stark, William Stark, Artos Stark, Berena Stark, Alysanne Stark, Errold Stark, Rila Bolton, Lady Barba Bolton, Lonny Snow, Myriame Stark, Lorra Stark, Lady Serena Umber, Cregard Stark, Broken Hill, Ser Arthor Obsydian, Sacharia, Eadwyn Bravemaul
In Winter Town: Ella, Alistair, Jory Bolton, Marcyn of Izulepsia, Emilio Rivers
In the Wolfswood: Lord Brandon Stark, Rodwell Stark, Lord Robard Cerwyn, Harmond Umber, Lord Howar Forrester, Kartis Snow, Lord Matthew Bolton, Argus Keding, Ser Ilyn Baelish
In Deepwood Motte: Lord Tristifer Glover, King Dagon Greyjoy
In Barrowton: Lord Embry Dustin, Lady Evelyn Umber, Hoarfrost Umber, Brus Crowl, Vogero, Aegor Rivers, Ser Robb Reyne, Lord Strickland, Matthias Verlen, Seamus, Prince Torwyn Greyjoy, Borg
In the Stony Shore: Torrhen Stark, Lord Lonnel Crowl, Lady Miranna Stane, Lady Genna Magnar, Yeron Greyjoy, Aldrich Greyjoy
On the Island of Pyke: Leona Verlen, Ledrik Seryl
Deceased or Unknown: Torgon, Harg the Scarface, Keran, Jonk, Bryan, Dom, "Small" Marsh, Jon Oakheart, Cruz, Hrenhild, Skadol, Dickon, Magnar Krygorn, Harron Crowsbane, Griff, Grekorid Delen, Mul Strad, Noel, Darron, Sven Baldon, Brilga, Henrik, Lord Osric Umber, Devyn, Jorgan, Croll, Tom, Ivan Longbeard, Old Gordel, Jay Snow, Raymun Redbeard, Thormund, Rickard Flint, Khort, Victor, Gregory, Raugan Varalaf, Ariyana Caswell
Characters waiting to be introduced: Jeremiah "Jewel" Erewel, Björn, Grekmark Whalebone, Travis Pyke, Dorrik, Jaylen, Varik Wolfe, Bridis Eagle, Hawke, Tom Pyke, Isulas, Tylan, Connin Whent, Derek Hwarden, Ledrik Seryl, Mycah Sparr, Zane, Lady Serenna Crowl, Daemon Snow, Ser Karron Rockfort, Dire-Bone, Baeleon Hearthstock, Sedric Dustmoore, Phil Gussley, Domund Greymyst, Lucifer, Kamerin Karstark, Williem, James, Artimus, Fawkes Brickwell
A gallery of WildlingKing 's drawings of the characters: imgur.com/a/gYRMZ