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No amount of rich food and wine could lead the masquerade guests to forget what had brought them all there. They faced a war on two fronts and neither could be covered up with silks or made pretty by even the most exquisite of masks. If some personal tensions were eased, other, newer ones were found amidst the dancing and feasting. But for the sake of the Armistice, none had led to violence. The masquerade remained a peaceful affair hours after it began.

Guests moved in and out of the Queen’s ballroom in that time. It was not an event open to the public - the rabble of King’s Landing would get that close to the leaders of the Seven Kingdoms - but the masks made it difficult to fully ensure those within the walls were always the ones meant to be there. Mixed in among the wolves, lions, dragons, and roses were those of lesser known origins.

A hooded grey figure, whose mask had the hooked beak of some massive bird, threaded their way between the tables. They lingered briefly near one of the bards who sang about the Dragon Queen, then another who had a song of green fire that could only be the day the Sept of Baelor had been consumed by it. The figure seemed to speak to no one, nor did they linger anywhere overlong. Should anyone grant them attention, they would see the cloaked guest moving closer and closer to the table reserved for the Queen and her family. Plenty of others had done the same over the course of the evening, just as they’d all donned strange masks, so the grey stranger (if they were indeed a stranger at all) was not alone.

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Within the thick walls of Maegor’s Holdfast, the Queen’s Ballroom stood richly appointed and awaiting the night’s guests. In an effort to honor and welcome those given sanctuary as they all prepared for the upcoming war, Queen Cersei Lannister and her court arranged a party befitting of such esteemed visitors. It would mark the first occasion since the presentation of the Wight that members of the most notable families of Westeros and nobility had gathered in one location. The evening’s business promised to be less openly wretched than their last meeting. It would provide a unique opportunity to meet and mingle for people whose paths may have otherwise crossed on the battlefield.

Not since Renly Baratheon was at court had the Red Keep seen a true masquerade ball. The lion and stag of House Lannister and House Baratheon adorned the walls - symbols for the Queen acknowledged by the armistice and the King soon to come. While the common people of the Seven Kingdoms prepared themselves for the approaching Winter, those possessing and seeking power would spend the evening in silks and ornate masks. But even the sumptuous carpets, glittering candles, and tables heavy with rich foods could not fully conceal the dangerous games that played around them.

As the guests entered the ballroom, lively music would greet them. Entertainers and servants were scattered about the room, offering everything from the finest Dornish wine to the latest, most popular songs shared amongst bards. At a glance, it was a fine affair.

Though the Queen’s fête was set to last only a single evening, events and conversations could still haunt Westeros for years to come.

Welcome to the Royal Masquerade.

ADMIN NOTE: You are encouraged to post inspo for the event! This incudes character outfits, or anything else to show off your character’s aesthetic. We are so excited to see what you come up with! 

We are a canon-divergent game based on ASOIAF! And we are gearing up for our first event, which is scheduled to hit the dash TOMORROW. Tomorrow is also our next acceptance date, so send in those apps! JOIN US. I know we’d LOVE to see TYRION LANNISTER, ASHA GREYJOY, or ARIANNE MARTELL! Check out a list of our WANTED characters if you need more ideas! We are happy to suggest fcs as well!

Absolutely! Ella Rae-Smith, Georgie Henley, and Sarah Bolger would all work for Lyanna! Sarah's relevant resources would be coming from her works done in the earlier 2000s. We would love to see Lyanna brought in!

We are so excited! Meera is going to be a lovely addition and we can't wait to have her!

YAAAS. You heard it right here!! Bring us Jon Snow!