Blood of Dragons is set in the low-magic, medieval-inspired fantasy world of George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" (and the HBO series "Game of Thrones"). Knowledge of the books is helpful but not required for players with some MU*ing experience and the game's website is continuously being expanded with more resources. Blood of Dragons is the only MUSH operated with the approval of George R.R. Martin and its owners have written a forthcoming book with him, "The World of Ice and Fire". The game takes place 140 years prior to the start of the first book, "A Game of Thrones". King Baelor I Targaryen, who will be known to history as Baelor the Blessed, sits the Iron Throne, his rule growing ever more erratic as time passes. This choice of time period allows players to explore a less defined period in the history of Westeros while still experiencing how past events referenced in the books (in some cases in yet-to-be-published books) may have played out. The roleplay is focused on the political and social interactions at the courts of King's Landing and Sunspear, with players taking up characters from various noble households. Players have a choice between CGing a character themselves or taking up a previously played, fully pre-generated role. Choose the latter option and you can often be ready to roleplay within minutes. Blood of Dragons is focused on offering good-quality roleplay in a rich, immersive setting with a strong sense of history and continuity and we strive to be approachable and helpful. If you find yourself interested in the game, the following links may provide some good starting points: FAQ: http://www.westeros.org/BoD/FAQ/ IC News: http://www.westeros.org/BoD/Tidings/ About King's Landing: http://www.westeros.org/BoD/Articles/Entry/3134/ About Dorne: http://www.westeros.org/BoD/Articles/Entry/3133/ There is also a log archive, a chronicle of important IC events, the family trees for the various houses and much more to be found on the website, and of course the Admin (Nymeria & Balerion) are also happy to help out with any questions. ^[1]

Blood of Dragons is set in the low-magic, medieval-inspired fantasy world of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire (also the basis for the HBO show Game of Thrones ). Knowledge of the books is not required for players with some MU*ing experience, though it is definitely helpful. Blood of Dragons is the only MUSH operating with the approval of George R.R. Martin and its owners have written a book together with him, The World of Ice and Fire . The game takes place around 140 years prior to the start of the first book, A Game of Thrones , allowing players to explore a less defined period in the history of Westeros while still experiencing how past events in the books may have played out. The roleplay is focused on the political and social interactions at the courts in King's Landing and Sunspear, with players taking up characters from various noble households. Players have a choice between CGing a character themselves or taking up previously played, fully pre-generated role. Choose the latter option and you can often be ready to roleplay within minutes. Blood of Dragons is focused on offering good-quality roleplay in a rich, immersive setting with a strong sense of history and continuity and we strive to be approachable and helpful. If you find yourself interested in the game, the following links may provide some good starting points: FAQ: http://www.westeros.org/BoD/FAQ/ IC News: http://www.westeros.org/BoD/Tidings/ About King's Landing: http://www.westeros.org/BoD/Articles/Entry/3134/ About Dorne: http://www.westeros.org/BoD/Articles/Entry/3133/ There is also a log archive, a chronicle of important IC events, the family trees for the various houses and much more to be found on the website, and of course the Admin (Nymeria & Balerion) are also happy to help out with any questions. ^[2]

Blood of Dragons is set in the low-magic, medieval-inspired fantasy world of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire (and the HBO series Game of Thrones ). Knowledge of the books is helpful but not required for players with some MU*ing experience and the game's website is continuously being expanded with more resources. The game takes place 140 years prior to the start of the first book, A Game of Thrones , allowing players to explore a less defined period in the history of Westeros while still experiencing how past events referenced in the books may have played out. The roleplay is focused on the political and social interactions at the courts of King's Landing and Sunspear, with players taking up characters from various noble households. Players have a choice between CGing a character themselves or taking up a previously played, fully pre-generated role. Choose the latter option and you can often be ready to roleplay within minutes. ^[3]

Founded by the webmasters of the Westeros.org fan site, with previous experience in writing for and advising on Guardians of Order's A Game of Thrones RPG and currently co-authoring The World of Ice and Fire with George R. R. Martin, Blood of Dragons is the only A Song of Ice and Fire-themed MU* that has received Mr. Martin's approval and support. Set some 140 years prior to the start of 'A Game of Thrones', the MUSH is centred around the capital of King's Landing and focuses on the political and social interactions of the nobles of the Seven Kingdoms. The official start of beta roleplay took place on November 11th 2006, and consisted of the victorious arrival at King's Landing of a fleet of ships under the command of Lord Jonothor Arryn. While King Daeron, Oakenfist, Lord Tyrell, and others remain in Dorne attempting to pacify the country following the Submission of Sunspear, this small portion of the fleet returned with the 49 Dornish royal hostages, the princes Aegon and Aemon Targaryen, and many other notables from the campaign as well as wounded knights and soldiers. While King Daeron and Lord Tyrell fight to subdue the final rebel castles that will not bend the knee, in King's Landing there is a growing convergence: famed knights, courtly ladies, movers and shakers of the realm ... and those who want to supplant them, winning fame or glory, wealth or power. ^[4]