Robyn Stark was never meant to be Queen, but she can make do with what she has. But after Robb declares war, she becomes . What if he chose Jon, firmly and unequivocally, from the beginning? And that Catelyn Stark agrees with this. tip: "uchiha sasuke/uzumaki naruto" angst kudos>10. Varys promptly abandons the Lannister campaign after it becomes clear that they'll never retake King's Landing from Stannis at this point, and leaves Westeros in search of Aegon VI. - Summary - What if Ned wasn't beheaded in King's Landing and Catelyn didn't die at the Red Wedding? Drogon pulls Arya away from Elianta's flames, killing Ramsay Snow in his trial by combat, Sansa just as she falls through the Moon Door, Littlefinger tries to blackmail Sansa into marrying Sweetrobin when he finds out that she was in an inn planning to have sex with the Hound, but she stabs him to death when he forcibly kisses her. Doran was able to convince otherwise, and Oberyn has since admitted that was the right course of action. The story picks up soon after Ned Stark's arrest and Sansa pleading for his life. Arya manages to partially escape its effects by warging into a cat. Upon landing in Westeros, Daenerys makes a pact with the King in the North, with interesting results. Westeros is in turmoil as the War of the Five Kingdoms rages on. Fortunately, Ned is sympathetic towards their relationship and hopes that Stevron Frey (Walder Frey's heir) might be more willing to annul the marriage pact. Jon Stark, the Prince who was Promised, Azor Ahai, Prince of the Realm, Defender of the Wall, Dragonrider, when she learns Melisandre (King Stannis' red priestess) intends to kill Gendry, and kills two men that had been sent north to take him. [Completed, 154,000 words, rated mature], Following Ayra/Gendry from around book 2/season 2 onwards. Eddard Stark swore that he'd never allow his family to be destroyed again. - Summary - The Red Wedding has happened and the Old Gods are getting worried about what has happened. Lyanna married Robert after he killed Rhaegar. Everything changes. And other ladies too, whose parts in this tale are further obscured, as often happens when histories are written by men. Is that all right? she asks softly. [Completed, 75 chapters, 198,000 words, rated mature], One night shortly after his arrival in Kings Landing, Oberyn is approached in the gardens by a stranger, hooded and cloaked. After all winter is coming, - Links - https://m.fanfiction.net/s/8149463/1/, - Keywords - Retelling, Ned stark lives, epic. The preferred form of the Great Other when dealing with humans if Ned's vision and a Wildling legend are anything to go by. The night is dark and full of angsty Jon/Dany fic. A story of hurt and healing and new beginnings. Rhaegar Targaryen slew Robert Baratheon and won the Battle of the Trident. In the south, Robb Stark & Jon Snow steel themselves for the trials of war. As the years go on, his hopes for a royal marriage wane more and more as he fears the gods' coin flip may have fallen for ill twice in succession. When he first heard of his sister's death, Oberyn Martell wanted to immediately go looking for revenge, despite Dorne not having the strength to fight their enemies. That would be the place and the time that set him onto the course of becoming one of the greatest Kings house Stark has ever known., Stark Means King: Chapter 60: Eddard The GreatBy Druid Skellig. [One shot, 8,000 words, rated for general audiences, Ayra/Gendry and Sansa/Margaery pairings], A Love, Actually AU. Elizabeth- a Jamie Lannister fanfic by laddersofchaos. 63 pages September 16, 2020 Bri45. - Summary - When Eddard Stark arrives at Winterfell after the rebellion, he has to choose between his little nephew and his new wife. Martin's Game of Thrones series of books. it implies that Bran will not return from his trip to Coldhands. Right when Jon is at the brink of death at the hands of the Others, Lyanna Stark, Rhaegar Targaryen, and Azor Ahai come to Jon in a vision to help Jon realize that he is fire itself, giving Jon the ability to conjure huge bursts of flame for a short period of time to kill the Others surrounding him. Jaime Lannister and Oberyn Martell, in the former's. A deal with Cersei leaves her married to Joffrey and doing her best to make it from one day to the next. The Gods decide to take a more active role in their disciples lives, and for the first time in over three centuries the Valyrian Gods awaken to protect the last Targaryen's. He returns at the end of Part II. Tywin Lannister would have married the girl himself if he felt he could have gotten away with it, and so Tyrion knew his own marriage was no protection to Ned Starks daughter whatsoever. The story sets off when Jon and Dany are at the beginning of their twenties, in university, and follows them as they grow up together. And after seventeen years, when her husband met and named Ned his hand. In this scenario, Ned gets crowned as King in the North. Soon they will be here. An alternate version of George R.R. Instead, he sent to squire for a famous knight, beginning a long arduous journey that causes him to cross paths with characters he never would have. Robert Baratheon had no patience for rule, and thought that having Eddard Stark as his hand would allow him to do as he pleased while his best friend managed the realm. Look, with a giant cast of characters, its impossible to even begin to touch on all the pairings and ships within Game of Thrones. Thank you for signing up! on his death bed and in horrible pain, he takes the time to say goodbye to his friends, Arya and Gendry, free them from being hostages, and legitimises Gendry in exchange for him renouncing all rights to the throne or the Baratheon lands. A dragon burned an old grey wolf before snapping its pup in between its great jaws. Targaryen Restoration. We need to think about fixing the heating. Under the direction of General Stannis Baratheon, a small group of rebels band together to stop her and take back their homes and their lives. But for every thousand worlds of those, there is always one where Noble Blood refers to something literal. will he and the maid with purple eyes find happiness while the realm is burning? Winter is coming, but it will not do so alone. Written by: lagardre. Arya leaked out her marriage to Gendry when he gets arrested at White Harbor. via HBO. - Links - https://archiveofourown.org/works/570829, - Keywords - Ned stark lives, Catlynn Stark lives, rape recovery, north wank? doesn't want to be queen and begs Cersei to let her renounce her claim to the Iron Throne. [Ongoing, currently 16 chapters, 38,000 words, rated teen], A brief look at Alayayas life as a whore in Kings Landing. Jon has her in his arms, his body pouring into hers, his lips on her lips, his love a vast fireand Dany, the Unburnt. Robb kills Theon after he becomes a self-aware wight and bows his head before Robb, mutely begging for a permanent death. No, I didn't. Lord Eddard Stark considers what it means for his Bastard Boy to be a Strangers Prince, and wonders what their alliance could bring for the future of his shattered house. After Aegon's death, Daenerys is crowned. Quentyn tried to save the dragons, but got roasted. I have replaced Jon Snow with a true born second son of Eddard. Like Winter We Are Cruel. Tywin calls the council of old to discuss the problems plaguing the realm and what can be done about them. In those worlds, you know the story that plays out, the way the song of ice and fire ends, the curtains that close on bloodlines you come to love and loath. after The Battle for Kings Landing and Stannis has bested him in single combat. He is then forced to take the black and go to the Night's Watch under threat that his daughters' lives will be spared, and that his son Robb Stark will stop his campaign in the Riverlands and return North. blows up, destroying parts of King's Landing and weakening the defenses enough to allow Stannis to take the city. found in the deepest part of Winterfell's crypts. His Valyrian hair combined with his Stark Look make him an oddity in the North but his fighting skills make him heavily respected as well as his black fearsome Direwolf with red eyes. [Completed, 45 chapters, 195,000 words, rated mature]. [Completed, 6 chapters, 96,000 words, rated teen, Jon/Sansa pairing], Arya Stark is the favored servant of the Many-Faced God. Played straight with Ser Meryn and Ser Boros, when the wildfire starts exploding. If you accept cookies from our site and you choose "Proceed", you will not be asked again during this session (that is, until you close your browser). Else my lady wife shall break into more pieces than the stars. [Incomplete, 99 chapters, 239,000 words, rated mature], Arya Stark wanted to be a knight; she wanted to find glory and adventure with Needle in her hand. Doch das Spiel um Throne geht weiter, denn noch wollen nicht alle sieben Knigslande den neuen Herrscher anerkennen. Eddard Stark, second son of the Lord of Winterfell, dutiful, and respectable even by his friends who are heirs to their respective lands. The thing one turns to when the next book in the series is nowhere in sight or the story is over andfor a plethora of reasonsyou dont like how it ended. If this land does not end in fire, salt or shadow first? Theon inadvertently tells Shae of his plans to take Casterly Rock, and she escapes to warn the Lannisters. Averted with Ser Axell Florent, who makes all sorts of unreasonable demands at White Harbor. Eddara, she said, after a moment as strong as a mountain, my lovely one.[Set before the books/TV show, completed, 17,000 words, rated mature]. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. A tiny change turns the fate of the realm on its heels. Reverse the decay. TVTropes is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. This is because Melisandre awakened her with Gendry's blood. Silver and gold poured through the castle gates like a torrent, dozens of banners showing the crowned stag of Baratheon and roaring Lannister lions fluttering in the wind. Jaime almost loses his sword hand, but convinces the maesters to leave it on. Politics, war and battles, wargs. Reclaim what you have lost. Subverted, as Melisandre has taken over that body, and is just biding her time until she can take revenge for her murder and kill Aegon. Implied to be what happens to all wights, as seen from Theon's point of view. [1,100 words, rated for general audiences], How Melisandre went from an impoverished child of the North to a slave to a red priestess. But what if Ned Stark wasn't executed? The Lannisters lose much of their famous wealth when the Ironborn sack Casterly Rock. the inability to shut up before it is too late. Mace Tyrell starts to besiege King's Landing for the Lannisters after a Faceless Man frees Loras and Margaery. DOES THIS SOUND LIKE A PLIGHT A CERTAIN FANTASY FANDOM IS CURRENTLY GOING THROUGH? I said thanks, man.Ned: Do you see me as a father figure, Greyjoy?Theon: No, if anything, I see you as a bother figure, 'cause you're always bothering me.Jeor: Hey! But the truth is not so simple. How will the Game of thrones change when the second Stark child is fostered in the North? tip: "uchiha sasuke/uzumaki naruto" angst kudos>10, Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death, Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death, Rape/Non-Con, Underage, Choose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Underage, Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Choose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings (70), A Song of Ice and Fire - George R. R. Martin (111), A Song of Ice and Fire & Related Fandoms (67), The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien (2), The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. 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Unterdessen hat jenseits der Mauer der Angriff der Anderen begonnen, die das Leben in Westeros und Mittelerde bedrohen Fortsetzung des Tolkien/Martin-Crossovers, Having loss battle after battle of the against White Walker threat, the people of Westeros flee, hoping to find a place free of White Walkers. Robb, Ned, Tyrion, the Greatjon and Mance all weep when. Ned doesnt take Jon Snow north, he gives him to Oberyn Martell after they meet at Starfall. tip: katekyou "alternate universe" sort:>words, Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death, Choose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Major Character Death, Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death, Rape/Non-Con, Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death, Rape/Non-Con, Underage, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings (17), A Song of Ice and Fire - George R. R. 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Martin, Will update tags as I go because honestly I'm not sure where this will go yet, this series will have canon-typical levels of violence, the logic of which boils down to 'yeah but I like this part better', this has been called by my worst friend "A Major Stark Wank", also: it's not an encato au but ever since that movie came out it's been called that in my head, R Plus L Equals J | Lyanna Stark and Rhaegar Targaryen are Jon Snow's Parents, Fashionista Ned lives rent free in my head, Ned Stark & Rhaenys Targaryen (Daughter of Elia), Arya Flint/Rodrik "The Wandering Wolf" Stark, Ashara Dayne/Catelyn Tully Stark/Ned Stark, Septa Lemore/Ned Stark/Ashara Dayne/Catelyn Stark, Robb Stark/Rhaenys Targaryen (Daughter of Elia), Jon Snow/Rhaenys Targaryen (Daughter of Elia), The North is Powerful (A Song of Ice and Fire), Children of the Forest (A Song of Ice and Fire), Northern Culture & Customs (A Song of Ice and Fire), Greenseers & Greensight (A Song of Ice and Fire), The Starks are kings of winter for a reason, The first chapter is basically historical books to help show how Westeros is different, Stark Family are Wargs (A Song of Ice and Fire), Children of the Forest are more like Tolkien-esque wood elves, The North Wind blows, and with it, marches Death, Grand Maester Pycelle (A Song of Ice and Fire), The Vale of Arryn (A Song of Ice and Fire), Robert Baratheon/Original Female Character(s), Drowned God & Storm God Worship (A Song of Ice and Fire), R'hllor | The Lord of Light Worship (A Song of Ice and Fire), Mother Rhoyne River (A Song of Ice and Fire), Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Benjen Stark/Original Female Character(s), Robert's Rebellion Fails | Rhaegar Targaryen Wins, Jon Snow & Arya Stark & Bran Stark & Rickon Stark & Robb Stark & Sansa Stark, The Shift in the Realm: The Quiet Wolf's influence, Will update more tags when it was revealed in the story, Aegon Targaryen (Son of Elia)/Original Female Character(s), Direwolf Characters (A Song of Ice and Fire), Winter is Coming | Stark House Words (A Song of Ice and Fire), Pre-Robert's Rebellion Against the Targaryens, So much of this is characters being like 'ned no' and ned going 'ned yes', Ned and Ashara: Drabbles, One-Shots, Short Fics and more, A Wild Wolf is Dangerous, but a Quiet One is Deadly, Elia Martell/Lyanna Stark/Rhaegar Targaryen, N Plus A Equals J | Ashara Dayne and Ned Stark are Jon Snow's Parents, Revenge is a Dish Best Served Through the Womb, Robert Baratheon/Cersei Lannister (mentioned), R Plus L Does Not Equal J | Lyanna Stark and Rhaegar Targaryen are Not Jon Snow's Parents, Ned Stark/Rhaella Targaryen (Wife of Aerys II), Rattleshirt | Lord of Bones (A Song of Ice and Fire), Original Targaryen Dragons (A Song of Ice and Fire), Vermithor | Jaehaerys I Targaryen's Dragon, Maester Luwin of Winterfell (A Song of Ice and Fire), Skagosi Characters | Characters From Skagos (A Song of Ice and Fire), Rhaenys Targaryen (Daughter of Elia) Lives, The North is Independent (A Song of Ice and Fire), Talisa Maegyr/Viserys Targaryen (Brother of Daenerys), jon will be brutal and rutheless when necessary, brienne and jaime become best buds before best lovers, Valyrian Steel Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire), Ice | House Stark's Valyrian Steel Greatsword (A Song of Ice and Fire). Along the way, he learns truths long-hidden and discovers love in the most unlikely of places. [Completed, 113 chapters, 600,000 words, rated mature], He bled out on the snowy grounds of the Nights Watch, not expecting to wake again. Noble Blood. with his brother. For all of ten seconds while he choked her. [Completed, 9 chapters, 100,000 words, rated teen], Winter is coming, said Jon Snow. You can search on just his name in the full story and enjoy it. And as Ned Stark was about to be excuted, he decied enough was enough. After Daario's death, Daenerys realizes that she's pregnant with his child. [Ongoing, currently 76 chapters, 360,000 words, rated mature], What was intended to be some love-filled Jonerys drabbles, but has turned into a full blown S8 canon adventure complete with romance, dragons, drama, angst, politics, prophecies, and the Battle for the Dawn. [One shot, 5,000 words, rated explicit], Jaime Lannister and Brienne Tarth are under pressure from their respective fathers to marry and settle down. Now, with another bargaining chip in his possession, he has a chance to turn the war. Which happens, and eventually they get married in the weirwood. She acknowledges that Ned had a very valid reason to rebel against her father and pardons him, and, although she intends to have Jaime Lannister killed, she is willing to listen to his story about why he killed Aerys. Unfortunately, he dies slowly and painfully after Melisandre, possessing Elianta, burns him horribly. Bronn threw out Tyrion's name, and enough people agreed for it to go through. Essentially, Robb actually plans and plays the great game with his brother by his side and a cleaver surprising ally from lands far from the North. In a thousand versions of this world, that phrase truly means very little beyond privilege and who you happened to be born to. Riyana Stark, eldest of the Stark sisters, twin sister to Robb Stark. being hit in the head and going into a coma. Ned Stark Lives. A Stark girl getting married to a Baratheon boy. And then to their luck, they spot land, a continent called Tamriel. Ned Stark is about to be executed. AU. ORNed makes a different choice after the Tower of Joy. The result? Cersei considers Margaery Tyrell her ally. [Completed, 108 chapters, 172,000 words, rated teen], What if Tyrion actually did fight The Mountain by himself? Not the way he wanted. A talk that will slowly change some of Eddard Stark's views forever. I get that he's not fond of his wife, but I still think he's not the cruel type, and separating a mother from her children is cruel. He doesn't even mind the possibility of getting burned alive, as long as he gets to see a dragon. Authors note:This isnt a happy hooker fic but neither is it solely filled with angst and abuse. Dany finds some semblance of a home in the tiny town of Winterfell, Montana.) Five years before Robert's Rebellion, a tarnished Silver dragon takes her first breath under a weirwood tree beyond the Wall and stars fall from the sky. Never read ASOIAF (I know, I suck), so this is off what I know from Show what other stuff I know from the fandom. winter is coming 2 Soon thereafter, the nobles of Westeros converge upon the largest tourney the continent has ever seen. She survives, destroys the horn, and restores the dragons to their normal selves. But Eddard Stark leaves the failed rebellion wounded. In order to make the knee-bending ceremony as troublefree as possible, Shouting out Sansa's name during Sandor's duel. Please consider turning it on! Myrcella dies after being hit by an arrow. They were, but Walder Frey decided at the last moment not to, when he considered that he'll get a lot more with his grandson as Lord of Winterfell. The realm was healing. [Completed, 8 chapters, 10,000 words, rated teen], Jon Snow wakes up in Winterfell, two years in the past. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. Yoren is in Kings Landing, recruiting for the Nights Watch. You could avenge Elia and your siblings little Rhaenys and Aegon. . She thinks the fear might consume her whole. The CLO and CEO had worked together often throughout the year, and it was clear they were interested in one another, but they seemed to be the only ones who didn't notice. not telling him the true parentage of Cersei's children. Most famously, the Lannisters ally with the Tyrells, and the Night's Watch (reluctantly) ally with the wildlings to fight the Others. The majority of the fic summaries are from the authors, and Ive made a note of whether its completed, ongoing (still being updated), or incomplete and dormant, as well as the length and rating of each title. At the beginning of the year, Stark Enterprises was able to gain a new member for their Board of Directors who would simultaneously replace the retiring Jon Arryn as CLO. Daenerys told him the truth on his deathbed. Daenerys planned to betray her husband, take her dragons back, and burn her enemies, but Hizdahr made arrangements of his own. Daenerys finally decides to get out of Essos and conquer Westeros. He is placed in the middle of all this against his will, but he must do his duty for House Stark. Sansa has to determine what she can change and what she has to accept to get a future she wants. For more information, please see our Arya is still on the loose, Tyrion has escaped from the Vale, and Stannis and Renly Baratheon are making plans to . When it stopswhen he pulls backits sharper than ice. After the Rebellion, the North has been closed off, working towards making it strong once more. The Daughter of Ned Stark. How will this slightly different Eddard Stark impact the North? [Completed, 12 chapters, 220,000 words, rated teen], What if Ned Stark wasnt executed at the Great Sept of Baelor? A place where the greeds of the worst people hurt those who were the most innocent. With King Aerys growing more unhinged as each day passes, the Dragon Prince must secure his line in order to overthrow the Mad King. Daenerys because it means he finally gets to see a dragon. Arya is still on the loose, Tyrion has escaped from the Vale, and Stannis and Renly Baratheon are making plans to take the Iron Throne. If you proceed you have agreed that you are willing to see such content. Ned Stark Ashara Dayne Benjen Stark Elia Martell Original House Stark Character (s) Septa Lemore (A Song of Ice and Fire) Mellario of Norvos Alerie Tyrell Arianne Martell Sand Snakes (ASoIaF) Catelyn Tully Stark The North is Powerful (A Song of Ice and Fire) High Fantasy Alternate History Children of the Forest (A Song of Ice and Fire) Giants A war is not one story; it is thousands speaking at once.