Cassian Vhassar - King of the Disputed Lands
Full Name: Cassian Vhassar Born: 262 AC Heritage:
Mother: Seraphina Vhassar (Noble descent from Volantis, House Vhassar)
Father: Dorian Meleros (Wealthy merchant noble from Myr)
Stepmother: Livia Meleros (Scheming noblewoman from Myr, responsible for his ousting)
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Early Life:
At 5 years old, Cassian regained memories of his past life, resulting in a coma that lasted for days. His mother, Seraphina, suspected poisoning.
Realizing the need to secure his future, he secretly financed the formation of the Reaper Legion, a battle-hardened mercenary group, and started plans for a hidden stronghold.
By 10 years old, his stepmother Livia successfully ousted him, but the Reaper Legion rescued him and brought him to the newly founded Vharion, the Mercenary City, which already had a population of 15,000 by then.
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Vharion - The Mercenary City:
Located in the Disputed Lands, Vharion became a stronghold for sellswords and exiles, known for its strict military discipline and thriving economy.
Cassian personally oversaw the development of the city, using his modern knowledge to create intricate glassware, perfumes, and advanced farming techniques.
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Military Forces & Conquest of the Three Cities (281-283 AC):
In 281 AC, while Robert's Rebellion began in Westeros, Cassian launched his own war, starting with Myr.
By this time, he commanded a force of 50,000 soldiers:
10,000 Reaper Legion (Elite battle-hardened warriors)
10,000 Unsullied (Purchased when he was 15 years old)
25,000 Trained Warriors (Freed and trained former slaves)
5,000 Mercenaries (Various Free Companies hired for the war)
Conquered Myr in 281 AC, followed by Tyrosh in 282 AC, and finally Lys in 283 AC, establishing himself as King of the Disputed Lands.
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Establishment of a New Kingdom (283 AC - Present):
In 283 AC, while still engaged in war, Cassian began constructing his grand capital city, Valmyrion (Valyrian for "Crowned Glory").
The city was built 5 miles from the Dead Sea, a lake notorious for its endless flow of dead bodies from past conflicts.
Despite conquering the Three Cities, Cassian maintains trade and alliances with Volantis, Pentos, and Slaver's Bay, though his relationship with Braavos is tense due to his growing financial power.
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Valmyrion - The Capital City:
Designed with inspiration from Constantinople, Cassian modeled its defenses after the Theodosian Walls.
Outer Wall: Encloses 25 square miles, creating a vast, defensible outer city for trade, agriculture, and industry.
Inner City: Covers 8 square miles, heavily fortified, housing the royal palace, military command, and elite quarters.
Triple-layered Walls: Engineered to withstand prolonged sieges, with elevated defensive positions and reinforced gates.
Grand Harbor: Situated along the river leading to the Dead Sea, facilitating trade and naval operations.
Infrastructure: Modernized roads, aqueducts, and underground storage for provisions, inspired by his engineering knowledge.
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Titles & House Identity:
Titles: King of the Disputed Lands, First of His Name, Breaker of Chains, Founder of Valmyrion
House Name: House Vhassar
House Motto: "Glory by Fire and Blood"
House Emblem: A white tree with three crowns on a blood-red background, symbolizing his rule over the Three Cities and the new kingdom he forged.
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