｡ SYNOPSIS

The words of the noble House Marigot are Nurture, Flourish, Thrive. With a bumblebee adorning the official sigil, there is no intent of intimidation or rage. The family had remained of high status due to the fact that they stayed away from the prying eyes of those who might bring them harm. They had no grievance with other houses; they did not start wars because they felt like it; they helped when necessary and bent the knee to ensure the survival of their people.

Aurelia Marigot knew how her life began, and she knew how it would end. She would become another nobleman's lady, bear him children and then die at a ripe old age, as she hopefully would not make any enemies along the way. She knew that if she listened, learned, and applied herself, she would live to see her offspring grow and follow in her footsteps. She knew she wasn't destined for greatness, but rather for comfort and peace.

Though comfort and peace seemed to be the least of her desires following the execution of Lord Eddard Stark. Left with a fiery spirit and a preference for staying alive, Aurelia must leave some of her closest companions behind in favour of the future of herself and her family. There is no choice but to take her house's words to a whole new level.

Nurture her new skills, whether they be swordplay or politics.

Flourish amidst the watching eyes of her allies and her foes.

Thrive. Become the hope the honourable dream of, and the threat the dishonourable dread.

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｡CAST

SARAH BOLGER | AURELIA 'REY' MARIGOT
[ the noblewoman with something to hide. ]
❝ my family's sigil is a bumblebee. they are gentle and good, but if you cross them, they can cause great pain. i pray you not attempt to cross a member of house marigot. ❞

CHRISTIAN BALE | SER HOGARTH OAKHEART
[ the knight sworn to protect. ]
❝ you may not have my blood, but i will take care of you as if you were my own child. i swear to you, i will be there. ❞

ISABELA MONER | KEALA SAND
[ the dornish squire. ]
❝ being a bastard doesn't matter where i am from. everyone is strong, especially when united. ❞

GWILYM LEE | IRVIN MARIGOT
[ the heir to dewacreage. ]
❝ how can i protect our house if the majority of our people are scattered across westeros? ❞

COLIN FIRTH | SYMON MARIGOT
[ the coward with a heart of gold. ]
❝ we do not seek to wipe injustice from the world. we stay safe, protected, and alive. ❞

+ ADDITIONAL GAME OF THRONES CAST
NOTABLY;

JOE DEMPSIE | GENDRY WATERS
[ the blacksmith. ]
GETHIN ANTHONY | RENLY BARATHEON
[ the kindly. ]
FREDDIE STROMA/TOM HOOPER | DICKON TARLY
[ the hunter. ]
GWENDOLINE CHRISTIE | BRIENNE OF TARTH
[ the master. ]
MICHELLE FAIRLEY | CATELYN STARK
[ the intellectual. ]
RICHARD MADDEN | ROBB STARK
[ the hope. ]
MAISIE WILLIAMS | ARYA STARK
[ the warrior. ]
EMILIA CLARKE | DAENERYS TARGARYEN
[ the liberator. ]
DIANA RIGG | OLENNA TYRELL
[ the baddest bitch of them all. ]

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｡SOUNDTRACK

war pigs by black sabbath
ain't no rest for the wicked by cage the elephant
writing's on the wall by sam smith
guide my sword by mark knopfler
how deep is your love by the bird and the bee
heroes by peter gabriel
i dreamt i was old by ramin djawadi
who wants to live forever by queen
you are my sunshine by johnny cash

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DISCLAIMER:
this is a game of thrones book, so please be aware that there will be foul language and graphic content such as that commonly seen in the show. while i personally don't feel comfortable writing sexual violence and all that there will only be references and such. some descriptions may be triggering, so read at your own will.

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hello! this is a book i'm super excited for so wayooo!!

basically, this will be set throughout the entire series, though some seasons will move a bit quicker than others. the first few chapters will be towards the end of season one, and then on from there. i do have a love interest in mind for rey, but this is the story of her life, not the story of her love.

thank you for reading and i hope you enjoy! x