#skagossman

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"I loved her like she was my own."—Ser Davos

I imagine that this is something Davos would tell Osha when he goes to Skagos to collect Rickon to take back to Winterfell.

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House Stane of Driftwood Hall

Their sigil is a driftwood tree, bare and brown, on pale green. Their words are “Sure and swift.”

Stronghold

It is the second largest keep with small towns that dot the area around Driftwood Hall. There is also a small pier jutting out into the Shivering Sea. The original hall of Driftwood Hall was primarily made from Driftwood, giving the keep it's name. Before the Northern rebellion, Driftwood Hall had a large port which was used for trade, and raids even further back in its history. After the port burned, a smaller pier was rebuilt. The only visitors now are ships from Kingshouse and the very rare ship that is brave enough to visit the supposed cannibals of Skagos to drop off Free Folk. House Stane, who have ruled over Driftwood Hall for many years, have, overtime, built the keep back up. Turning it into a small fort facing the Shivering Sea. Despite its name, Driftwood Hall is now mostly made from weathered stone, resembling most strongholds in the mainland.

People

The Driftwood region is full of talented smiths and jewelers. Their primary economy is iron working. They often trade with the Deepdown for their mined ore—iron, silver, and gold. Of the 3 noble houses, Driftwood is the most westernized. They may not kneel but they hold a lot of esteem to one’s title and birthright. These are the people you want to happen upon when first reaching Skagos. They are the most hospitable of the three noble houses to foreigners, despite the rumors that their house was responsible for Skåne’s extinction. The most notable trait of the Driftwood region are the intricate brandings and tattoos worn; and the tartan cloths worn to denote which clan each person belongs—Stane, Àst, Gelid, Hawes, Symonds, Lithia, or Himmelszelt.

House Stane is the most unique of the three nobles houses on Skagos. During the Targaryen Dynasty, they were duty bound to honor the First Night rights to the Targaryens, and even the Velaryons. (This practice has since went out since Robert’s rebellion.) Violet eyes and silver hair in the Stane bloodline is proof of this. The delicate Valeryian features along with the giantsblood makes the Stanes look otherworldly.

Family

Baelor Stane, Lord of Driftwood Hall

Katherine Stane nee Lithia, Lady of Driftwood Hall

Alys Crow nee Stane, eldest (1st daughter)

Jon Stane, 2nd born (1st son)

Elara Valen nee Stane, 3rd born (2nd daughter)

Ivan Crow, Alys’ husband

Igor Crow, eldest (1st son)

Brandon Crow, 2nd born (2nd son)

Astrid Stane nee Hawes, Jon’s wife

Liv Stane, eldest (1st daughter)

Abbi Stane, 2nd born (2nd daughter)

Hannah Stane, 3rd born (3rd daughter)

Baelor II Stane, 4th born, heir (1st son)

Lund Valen, Elara’s husband

[wildlingmother]

I used a map maker to create my version of Skagos and surrounding islands. It’s a little uggo because I’ve never made a map before. I’ll probably redo it later.

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House Magnar of Kingshouse

Their sigil is a green lobster holding a black harpoon, standing on a field of white. This symbolizes the Magnar's connection with the sea. Their words, "Old Blood, Ready Blade", speak of the Skagosi's fierce nature, and their unbroken line of descent from the First Men.

Stronghold

Kingshouse, as the name suggests, is the would-be capital of an independent Skagos if they had won the rebellion from the North. It is the smallest hold on the island, but unlike the strongholds in the mainland, Kingshouse is built almost exclusively of wood. The fortress wall is a perfect circle and has three main gates (north gate, South Gate, and sea gate) crisscrossed by wood-paved roads. The outer ramparts were built from earth and timber. Within the walls, single-room long houses house 2-3 families each. Other structures such as stables, chicken coops, smithy, supply houses, rookery, etc are also within the walls. An expansive and steep mountain range protects them in the west; a sparse coastline to the north and south, allow them to see anyone approaching. To the East, is a lesser Skagosi island host to several smaller, peaceful clans. Nobody approaches their shores except for Driftwood traders. If foreigners do come, it is by Kingshouse ships that venture north to do business with the Free Folk beyond the Wall.

People

Similar to the Iron Islands, the people of Kingshouse clan are skilled boatsmen and are strongest at sea. This is their man source of economy. They are also the only ones trained in the skill of boat making. This clan most notably wears clothing made from shark skin leathers. The general population are fair complected with platinum to sandy blonde hair. There are a few auburn or light brown hair. Most have light eyes of green or blue. The average height, like all other Skagosi, is about 6’4”-6’7” for men and 5’11”-6’3” for women. There is rumor the height comes from Giantsblood.

Magnar is Old Tongue for “Lord.” House Magnar, similar to the Starks, have some magic in their bloodline which lend them the ability to be natural skinchangers. This ability is important to the Kingshouse clan so they have tried to not dilute the bloodline to ensure a greater control of their abilities. By doing so, House Magnar is riddled with high infant mortality rates and birth defects. The most notable being polydactyly.

Magnar Family

Solberg Magnar, Lord

Inge Magnar, Lady

Enok Magnar, Exhiled (1st son, 1st born)

Elaena Magnar (1st daughter, 2nd born)

Esten Magnar, Heir (2nd son, 4rd born)

Sætre Magnar Valen, Sister to Solberg

Lund Valen, Sætre’s 1st born son

Bjarne Valen, Sætre’s 2nd born son