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The Blackwood’s Might (My Version)

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Chapter 1 - Timeline of the Ruling Houses of the Riverlands

House Mudd

Reign: Approximately 1,000 years

Details: House Mudd was one of the earliest dynasties to rule the Riverlands, maintaining a stable and unified kingdom for a millennium.

House Justman

Reign: Approximately 300 years

Details: House Justman succeeded House Mudd, ruling for three centuries with relative stability and maintaining control over the Riverlands.

Age of a Hundred Kingdoms

Duration: Approximately 100 years

Details: Following the fall of House Justman, the Riverlands descended into a century of conflict, with various ambitious leaders and houses vying for control and independence. This period of instability fragmented the region.

House Teague

Reign: Approximately 1,000 years

Details: House Teague emerged as the dominant force after the conflict, ruling the Riverlands for about a thousand years. However, they were widely disliked by their subjects, leading to ongoing discontent and unrest throughout their long reign.

House Durrandon ("The Storm Kings")

Reign: Approximately 300 years

Details: After a failed rebellion by Rodrick Blackwood, a supposed "ally" of House Durrandon, the Storm Kings of House Durrandon took control of the Riverlands. Their reign was marked by turbulence and frequent uprisings from local houses. The Durrandons struggled to manage their large territory, leading to a lack of effective control over the Riverlands.

House Hoare

Reign: Approximately 100 years

Details: House Hoare seized control of the Riverlands after the Storm Kings' rule ended. However, their reign lasted only a century before another power shift occurred.

Aegon's Conquest

Event: Aegon the Conqueror launched his campaign to unify the Seven Kingdoms under Targaryen's rule.

Outcome: With Aegon's victory, all the Riverlords swore fealty to House Tully, which was appointed as the ruling house of the Riverlands under Targaryen governance. This marked a new era for the region, with House Tully overseeing the Riverlands as lords paramount.