Skyrim System In Westeros

Wright understood that mastering magic in this world required a combination of accumulated knowledge and relentless practice. While his experience from another life allowed for quick progress with beginner spells, advancing to intermediate magic introduced entirely unfamiliar rules, causing his progress to slow significantly. To overcome this, Wright decided to journey to Oldtown to learn more and uncover new methods for understanding this world that once thrived with magic.

At the same time, he delved into the magical consciousness cluster, searching for books from the Elder Scrolls world. Perhaps he might even find a text on the Thu'um.

The Red Keep's library was also a promising resource. It housed a vast collection of Targaryen books that had survived Tywin Lannister's sacking of the castle. While Tywin's men had looted gold and silver, they showed no interest in books—save for a few with jewel-encrusted covers, which had their bindings torn off. Wright believed the library likely contained texts about dragons, but the disorganized state of the collection made locating them a challenge.

He also visited the Alchemists Guild to meet the pyromancers and inspect their wildfire. The pyromancers boasted that it was created through magic. Wright carefully examined a jar, sensing no magical resonance whatsoever. Based on its scent, color, and an alchemical analysis, he concluded that wildfire was a refined petroleum product, likely between gasoline and diesel, though heavily impure, which accounted for its green hue.

In the days that followed, Wright and Renly were not permitted to attend the small council meetings, though they did represent House Baratheon at a general court session held in the Great Hall.

Much of King's Landing, including the Red Keep, had been looted by Tywin Lannister's forces. With Dragonstone still unconquered, the immediate priority was to disband the gathered armies temporarily. Robert planned to reward his loyalists during his upcoming wedding, where the victors would also participate in a grand tourney.

During the court session, Robert began by bestowing titles and rewards upon those who had distinguished themselves in the war. One by one, the war's heroes knelt before the new King of the Seven Kingdoms to receive their honors, symbolizing their formal oaths of fealty to Robert.

The four most significant appointments were as follows:

Tywin Lannister was named Warden of the West.

Robert's close friend, Eddard Stark, was made Warden of the North.

Jon Arryn, Robert's foster father, was confirmed as Warden of the East.

Mace Tyrell was named Warden of the South.

Other individuals were rewarded accordingly, making this a rare event in history—an occasion where so many benefited from a victory against dragons.

Robert then announced the new small council appointments.

Jon Arryn, previously the acting Hand of the King, was formally named Hand of the King.

The position of Master of Coin remained vacant following the death of Chelsted, who had been burned alive by the Mad King for opposing his plan to burn the city.

The role of Master of Laws also remained unfilled.

Grand Maester Pycelle, who had facilitated the surrender of King's Landing, would remain in his position, though as a maester of the Citadel, he could not receive a lordship.

Varys, the Mad King's spymaster, retained his position due to the valuable intelligence he had provided to Robert.

Next, Stannis Baratheon was named Lord of Dragonstone and Master of Ships, while Renly was granted Storm's End and made Lord of the Stormlands. Stannis was visibly furious at being passed over for the ancestral seat of House Baratheon.

Meanwhile, Wright continued his studies within the castle. One day, he came across a book on Valyrian language, and as he opened it, he was astonished by what he found.

The Common Tongue of Westeros, as depicted in the Game of Thrones series, is English, while Valyrian spoken on Essos is incomprehensible to most Westerosi. But when he transmigrated into the world of Westeros, Wright found himself unable to understand the Common Tongue at first and had to learn it from childhood. However, Valyrian spoken in Essos turned out to be English, leaving him puzzled.

What, then, is High Valyrian?

He suddenly recalled the dragon soul he absorbed earlier, which had imparted a few words of the dragon language. Could it be that while regular Valyrian (English) is used for communication, High Valyrian is equivalent to the dragon language?

Wright decided to consult Grand Maester Pycelle, who happened to be in the library.

"There are still many speakers of Valyrian (English) in Essos," Pycelle explained. "But High Valyrian is essentially a dead language. Only a few relics engraved with it remain, and no one alive can interpret them. It is, for all intents and purposes, lost to time."

Could the blending of these two worlds truly be so intricate, or were there deeper, unknown secrets at play?

Wright delved into other Valyrian texts, discovering that with his advanced English proficiency, he could read them fluently. The texts were indeed written in English, albeit with some unique terms specific to this world. At the very least, this newfound "foreign language" proficiency would serve him well in Essos.

During Robert's wedding and the subsequent tourney, Wright kept to himself, quietly organizing his thoughts on Valyrian in his mind.

At the wedding, he observed the notable attendees: Tywin Lannister, beginning to bald yet draped in an ostentatious gold-threaded cloak, constantly flaunting his family's wealth. Jaime was strikingly handsome, while Cersei's beauty was undeniably seductive, the type that could awaken desire at a glance—though remembering her future entanglements with Jaime left Wright grimacing.

Tyrion stood near the banquet table conversing with Jaime, his head barely visible. Gregor Clegane, the Mountain, towered over everyone, his extraordinary size apparent despite his lack of giant's blood. Meanwhile, Jorah Mormont, still in his prime as Lord of Bear Island, looked content and self-assured. Roose Bolton, Lord of the Dreadfort, had a mild and unassuming demeanor, and Davos Seaworth, the Onion Knight, stood nearby, his fingers wrapped in bandages.

Later that evening, Robert lost his temper, complaining that Cersei had sold the five vacant positions on the Kingsguard. It was only after Stannis informed him of the profits from the tourney that his mood improved.

During the wedding, Robert also made announcements regarding changes to his family's hierarchy and territories:

Robert, as the King of the Seven Kingdoms and Protector of the Realm, retained control of the Crownlands. His marriage to a Lannister had solidified ties between the Baratheons and Lannisters, prompting a change in the royal sigil to feature a crowned stag alongside a lion.

Stannis, the second brother, was officially named Lord of Dragonstone and entrusted with the navy, ruling over Dragonstone, Claw Isle, and Driftmark. His sigil was updated to a crowned stag within a flaming red heart on a gold field.

Renly, the elder of the Baratheon twins and formerly the third in line to inherit the family title, was elevated to Lord of Storm's End and head of the Baratheon family. He retained dominion over the Stormlands, and his sigil remained the crowned stag on a gold field.

Wright, the youngest twin, was granted the title of Lord of Antlers Keep in the Crownlands. However, until he reached his majority, the royal family would manage the estate on his behalf. His sigil was the crowned stag on a gold field, with an added flame burning atop the stag's head.

Antlers Keep, a small military stronghold within the Crownlands, was a modest holding. Its former lord had perished in the rebellion, making it an easy prize for Robert to bestow upon his younger brother. None of the other nobles voiced any objections.

Thus, the Baratheon brothers were formally divided into four separate branches.

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On his journey to Oldtown, Wright planned to pass through Highgarden and decided to travel southward with the Tyrell family. Before leaving the Red Keep, he handed Robert a slip of paper filled with names. Each one belonged to someone he considered a potential threat—figures like Grand Maester Pycelle and Littlefinger were on the list.

The note contained no explanations, as many of these dangers stemmed from future events that only Wright knew about. He left it to Robert's judgment whether to act on the information. For now, these individuals were minor players, and if the king wanted them gone, he could easily fabricate a reason.

The Tyrells had been warmly received at Robert's wedding despite their prior allegiance to the Targaryens. Their covert dealings with Robert during the rebellion had earned them his favor. Mace Tyrell was named Warden of the South, and Robert appointed several Tyrells to key positions in the royal administration, a decision likely influenced by the House immense wealth.

Though the Lannisters of the Westerlands were famously wealthy—so wealthy that the saying went they "shit gold"—Wright knew the Tyrells wealth was far more sustainable. The Westerlands' riches came from their gold and silver mines, which were undoubtedly nearing depletion, and the region likely engaged in illicit coin minting. In contrast, the Reach's wealth stemmed from its fertile lands, abundant rivers, and favorable climate. Even common farmers could afford the luxury of planting flowers, a testament to the region's prosperity. Unlike mining, agriculture provided an enduring economic foundation, making the Tyrells' wealth truly unparalleled.

Mace Tyrell, unimpressed by minor court appointments, returned to Highgarden with his family. Accompanying him were his sons, Willas and Garlan, as well as the true power behind Highgarden: Olenna Redwyne. At 56 years old, Olenna was still spry and energetic, often taking her grandsons on leisurely walks whenever the group stopped at an inn.

Wright admired Olenna's sharp intellect and enjoyed conversing with clever people. However, Olenna had a troubling habit: her demeanor shifted drastically with her mood. When pleased, she was witty and charming; when displeased, she wielded her sharp tongue without restraint. In settings where she held sway, she openly insulted others. In others domains, she tempered her words but could still leave her targets speechless with her barbed remarks. This earned her the nickname "Queen of Thorns" among the nobility.

Unwilling to spend too much time in Olenna's company, Wright often secluded himself in the carriage, nursing his two missing front teeth and immersing himself in Valyrian studies. Yet, there were occasions when he had no choice but to face her.