In the Vale of Arryn, within the mystical Ravenshade Keep, House Ravenshade stands as a bastion of quiet power.
In the castle bed lies an old lord, the founder of House Ravenshade, reminiscing about his life.
"To think I have reached old age in this place. It seems my time in this second life has also run out. Even though I have regrets, I find satisfaction in knowing that I prepared for the future of my family."
Coughs... coughs... coughs...
"Other travelers receive extraordinary powers and fate-defying abilities, but I can only curse my bad luck for having arrived here with only the knowledge of my past life."
Yes, he was born on this planet with the memories of his past life intact. However, despite trying various commands and waiting a long time, he has neither a system nor any basic abilities in this world, which is much more primitive and far earlier in time
"But I have made the most of my second chance. Though it may not have been the optimal timeline of the story, the world remains the same. I have enjoyed my second life with wealth, power, and my own family."
From being born as a nobody to becoming a noble lord of the Mountain and Vale kingdom, he could have achieved even more with a better starting point.
Despite the challenges, he did not give up. He found ways to succeed through other methods and discovered his own love and family in this new world.
"I would have loved to see the future of my descendants, whether they rise or fall in the future game of thrones."
Reflecting on the downfall of those arrogant, prideful lizard bastards, I find some solace in knowing that I will suffer less pain. It will be intriguing to see how my house endures in the realm, either avoiding extinction long before the story begins or changing the plot beyond the original.
However, thinking about that Three-Eyed Bastard reminds me that he will likely ensure many of them face a similar fate. He won't appear until after my death, and despite having made a pact with the Children of the Forest, I am uncertain about what will happen afterward
I have made extensive preparations and contingencies to ensure my bloodline survives into the future, avoiding the failures of figures like Otto and Tywin.
My hope is that my friends and allies will support my family even after I am gone. All I can offer now is my blessing.
Gasps... gasps...
"I give my blessing to pass on my legacy to my future children. Whether dragons, wolves, lions, stags, or others rise or fall, we will always exist in the shadows."
And with that, the founder of House Ravenshade passed away, having entrusted his family with his legacy. He had trained and armed his house with all his knowledge and experience as an otherworlder and reincarnator.
Description:
House Name: House Ravenshade
House Ravenshade
Motto: "In Shadows, We Soar"
Sigil: A silver raven in flight against a field of deep midnight blue.