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It’s been three months without any update. I still don’t have a sneak peak from Ryon chapter. And I don’t want to give you another „House Rosemark” content before that. But let’s talk about something else- if Asher would have a bastard, it would be a boy or a girl? And how name this bastard would get?

And for the next time- what do you think about Q&A session on this tumblr?

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Today I bring you some faceapp manips of:

- Mya Rosemark

- Waymar Rosemark

- Olyvar Rosemark

- Dyanna Rosemark

They are not perfect (some facial features do not match) but they’re not bad either.

And you know what? Sometimes I regret that I did not stay with my first draft, where Mya never married and her children probably had different fathers. But she also died in chilbirth if I’m not wrong. Sometimes I want to go back to this draft. But it’s too late.

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I made House Lychfield family tree. But it's not extensive as House Rosemark family tree and is still in the building. I only add:

1. Three children of Trystane Lychfield and Leana Bigglestone (one daughter and two sons)

3. Three sisters of Alyn Lychfield (fun fact- they're triplets)

4. Alyn's parents, Elmar Lychfield and Joyeuse Frey.

I wanted to add his grandparents, but I'm not sure about his grandmother. I mean, I know she was a Bracken- I just don't have a name for her. Yet. But you know who finally has a name? Lynesse's Snow mother!

And I started writing a two-chapter fic focused on Jasper/Mya relationship. But I won't publish it until Rodrik III chapter (probably, it's can be also Rodrik IV or Rodrik V) will come out.

If this link in this post will look like a link to my carrd I will lose my shit and I'll start looking for another template. I promise.

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As you know, I currently write "Ryon I" chapter. At the beginning of it, I introduced Erena Forrester. She was the youngest sister of Gregor Forrester. I made her Ethan's Glover betrothed (and they were in love, because why not). I realised now one thing. Robett Glover would name his daughter after his dead brother's/cousin's betrothed. Instead of his sister/cousin... you know, Jorah's Mormont first wife. Who doesn't even have a name in canon. That would be weird.

Now I don't know that I should keep Erena's name or change it- for example to Ellyn or Sara.

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I can't remove duplicates from House Rosemark on FamilyEcho (or I'm stupid), but I still uploaded the link. And I have a problem.

As you can guess, Jory Rosemark usurped Winter Garden from his nephew (Trebor was only an infant when Cregan was executed and Jory was his regent. In short). That is why Jory married his second wife- he needed powerful allies. At first, I choose House Lannett, because they are distant kin to House Lannister. But now I think that wife from House Frey or House Manderly would make more sense. But which one should I choose?

Btw. As you see, Trebor later matrilineally married the heir of Rillwater Crossing. That why I give up "Dyanna x one of Lord's Glenmore sons" ship and I came with Waymar and one of Lord's Glenmore daughters marriage. Which- according to my notes- will be around 16-18 years old. And I don't like this :(

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Finally, we have a name!

As you see, we discuss completely different names, but can't give you a reason (because this and erased poll title can cause unnecessary drama).

This time 9 people voted and we have:

- 3 votes for Dyanna

- 2 votes for Lynara

- 2 votes for Jeyne

- 1 vote for Serena

- 1 vote for Bethany

My personal favourite was Serena, but Dyanna is also fine. And choosing this name matches the most Waymar's personality. He loves songs and stories and Dyanna is one of my three bets for Danny's Flint true name. However, I don't think Danny will be her nickname- I have various other shortcuts for this name.

What next? I can finally publish the Rosemark family tree, but first I must remove duplicates in fam!tree from FamilyEcho (or find a website similar to Plum Tree App for The Sims 4). Okay, I'm not sure what will be next. Maybe I will upload my choices on which the AU will be based and write what you shouldn't except in this story.

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Ok, I have one more suggestion- Mariah, after her mother, Mya and Arya Flint (both names may be a diminutive for Mariah). And probably I will create another poll

And no giveaway at the moment- my dominant hand is injured, probably broken :(

Some changes

First thing- I don't include links to my deviantART and pillowfort when I change the template.

1. For deviantART- I will not hide, I don't have any love for this account. Probably I'll delete or move to a new account. Everything I wrote there about this AU (House descriptions and current/notable members) will be here in the next few days. I must edit it first.

2. For pillowfort- I know they plan to come back on 29th April. When pillowfort will be online again, I will add a link to the site.

Another thing- You remember when I created two polls to decide on a name for one of the characters? Canonically, she was named by her oldest brother- he was eleven by then. And when I think about the reason for a name from the second poll (I omit that the votes in the second poll were equal)... there is no good reason, especially that this name would be still considered Valyrian no matter what. And give a Valyrian name right after Robert's Rebellion is a horrible idea and I think Waymar understands that. I must give up the "Female twin with name beginning with R" rule- I can't allow for any holes. I think that Waymar would choose one of House Rosemark ancestor's name. And knowing that their grandmother is a member of House Flint of the mountains (which makes her a much younger sister/half-sister/cousin to Arya Flint, I don't think about that yet) it's possible that Waymar chooses one of the names which appears the in House Stark between the birth of his grandmother and birth of his youngest sister. Some of those names are also the names of House Rosemark ancestors.

It gives a high chance for:

- Branda (in House Rosemark family tree both Brandon and Branda appears)

- Eddara (both Eddard and Eddara don't appear in House Rosemark family tree, but it's possible that Waymar consider naming his sister after the new Warden of the North)

It gives an average chance for:

- Lyarra (this name appear in House Rosemark Family tree, she was the wife of Brandon Rosemark and member of House Umber, overlord to House Rosemark)

It gives a slight chance for:

- Lyanna (this name appears in House Rosemark family tree, but it's possible that Waymar thinks that naming his sister by this name would make her life miserable)

I think that also Lynara is possible, after a daughter of the founder of the House Rosemark in the North.

I will discuss this with some of my friends and then I'll make my decision. But you can share your opinion if you have one.

And I'm sorry for the polls. I will make a giveaway as compensation- I will draw a chibi for three winners. I'll publish the rules soon.

But I don't know that I should draw them on paper, scan them to the computer and paint them in Clip Studio Paint or wait for the iPad (and procreate), where probably I will be forced to buy it online.

For the next entries- you want to hear about "Glenmore-Rosemark discourse"?

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Some changes

First thing- I don't include links to my deviantART and pillowfort when I change the template.

1. For deviantART- I will not hide, I don't have any love for this account. Probably I'll delete or move to a new account. Everything I wrote there about this AU (House descriptions and current/notable members) will be here in the next few days. I must edit it first.

2. For pillowfort- I know they plan to come back on 29th April. When pillowfort will be online again, I will add a link to the site.

Another thing- You remember when I created two polls to decide on a name for one of the characters? Canonically, she was named by her oldest brother- he was eleven by then. And when I think about the reason for a name from the second poll (I omit that the votes in the second poll were equal)... there is no good reason, especially that this name would be still considered Valyrian no matter what. And give a Valyrian name right after Robert's Rebellion is a horrible idea and I think Waymar understands that. I must give up the "Female twin with name beginning with R" rule- I can't allow for any holes. I think that Waymar would choose one of House Rosemark ancestor's name. And knowing that their grandmother is a member of House Flint of the mountains (which makes her a much younger sister/half-sister/cousin to Arya Flint, I don't think about that yet) it's possible that Waymar chooses one of the names which appears the in House Stark between the birth of his grandmother and birth of his youngest sister. Some of those names are also the names of House Rosemark ancestors.

It gives a high chance for:

- Branda (in House Rosemark family tree both Brandon and Branda appears)

- Eddara (both Eddard and Eddara don't appear in House Rosemark family tree, but it's possible that Waymar consider naming his sister after the new Warden of the North)

It gives an average chance for:

- Lyarra (this name appear in House Rosemark Family tree, she was the wife of Brandon Rosemark and member of House Umber, overlord to House Rosemark)

It gives a slight chance for:

- Lyanna (this name appears in House Rosemark family tree, but it's possible that Waymar thinks that naming his sister by this name would make her life miserable)

I think that also Lynara is possible, after a daughter of the founder of the House Rosemark in the North.

I will discuss this with some of my friends and then I'll make my decision. But you can share your opinion if you have one.

And I'm sorry for the polls. I will make a giveaway as compensation- I will draw a chibi for three winners. I'll publish the rules soon.

But I don't know that I should draw them on paper, scan them to the computer and paint them in Clip Studio Paint or wait for the iPad (and procreate), where probably I will be forced to buy it online.

For the next entries- you want to hear about "Glenmore-Rosemark discourse"?

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It’s exams time now. That why I wanted to share some notes about my AU. Thanks to Crusader Kings II (A Game of Thrones mod) I have overlords for House Brownbarrow, Elliver and Grayson. I don’t know why I noted this- those Houses are still extinct in AU... probably it will be one survivor for all three Houses.

Next, I want to present to you lord Gregor’s sisters- only one of them will appear (because rest are dead) but they will matter, I promise... ok, Jessamyn Forrester is for another story, probably for one-shot from Gregor youth. But rest of the sisters are linked to Forresters POV.

Last little thing- Talia Forrester is officially confirmed as a regular POV.

PS. House Lumbard is a draft name.