[Author's Notes (A/N):
Firstly, I do apologize for the yapping, but it is somethin that needs to be stated to avoid nuisances in the future and to get things of my chest, here and now.
I have been writing this fan-fic for a while now, as a pastime. May or may not have updated this Author's Notes a couple of times during my writing sessions. Since this is the first thing that I have written before the first chapter.
The reason is obviously to get the necessary things that must be said out of the way before you get into this fan-fiction.
And before we get into the necessary things that must be said. I will be using AI, now calm down. I despise AI in writing, especially when it is like 90% to 100%, with no finesse.
This is not what I am doing here, quite the opposite, I will be using it for two things only. That is to push me forward when I am facing a writer's block, and to enhance my writing. That is, it. I don't want my story to reek of AI bullshit. But I also know that I am not a very great writer, especially in fight scenes and other scenes were I lack the capability of writing them properly. And I am using the AI to help me with having a good upload schedule, to guide me where I need it so. I like to think I am creative, yet I lack the drive or how to say it... the vision to direct that creativity.
And so, I will be using AI but will not ignore what I am given, I will revise on what I get from it, I will proofread it, and ensure, to the best of my capabilities to not make it seem like complete AI. Also fortunately, I have GPT PLUS, and know how to utilize and manipulate it mechanics (if that's what you can call it). And even with that, GPT PLUS and GPT 4.0, the given final draft is horrendous, where I have to proofread it multiple times and fix the chapter. And still I have doubt with the first few chapters, but thankfully the prompts and suggestions helped me with finishing the first few chapter properly.
Now that that's out of the way, let's get into the more important parts.
Firstly, my English might not be that great, as it isn't my mother tongue. I will make mistakes, and I will try to fix them.
Secondly, this is a Fan-Fiction, emphasis on FAN and FICITION. So please, with all due respect, lay off. Do not improperly criticize my fan-fiction because I wrote it in a way that you dislike. You don't like how and what I write, simply leave, no need to announce your departure, this isn't an airport. Also don't ask for smut or harem as I am not a degenerate, and I would never stoop so low to write such disgraceful and debauched things.
This does not mean I do not except criticism, quite the opposite, I do. Just properly criticize, like a sane person would. And do keep in mind that this is fiction and a fan-fiction on top of that. A lot of things I might write will not be accurate to the lore, story, be it GOT/ASOIAF or Star Wars (Mainly Powers).
Thirdly, to add to what was previously said, I cannot remember every single detail of the stories. I do not have perfect memory, I am not superman, I am not a robot. So, things may be inconsistent or inaccurate towards the stories/lore (GOT/ASOIAF).
Also, if and when you read this story, you will realize that it's an AU. I will try not to go full crazy with what will be added to the world, just some inspirations taken from other fan-fiction, those that I remember I will link them in the description/synopsis. I will also be adding theories from the internet from the past couple of years and even combining some theories. Be it about certain events, locations and so on.
Lastly, There is inspirations also from AGOT, the Crusader Kings 2 & 3 Total Conversion mods, which turns the game into A Game of Thrones. I will be using events, locations, houses, characters, etcetera from there, mainly from Crusader Kings 3 AGOT.
In addition to the sub mod Legacy of Valyria (CK3 AGOT) as it adds a lot of new things. I recommend checking the game out and the mod to those who wish to try out a medieval grand strategy game.
As for the Main Character and his House/Dynasty, he will be descended from Aurion, the self-proclaimed First Emperor of Valyria. In the mods (CK3 AGOT), his house is designated as Varezys. Since there is no mention of his house in the lore of ASOIAF, I will change the name to House Draceryos and the banner too. Also, I want to combine the aesthetics/appearance of multiple characters for the MC, specifically Elric of Melniboné and Geralt of Rivia…. I know, they are polar opposites. But I was thinking that what if Elric didn't have his weakness, that frail and weak body. You will see in the later chapters, I will try to make it make sense…. This is not to say that the MC would have a similar personality to Elric or to Geralt.
The main reason I am doing this is because I like both Geralt of Rivia and Michael Moorcock's Stories especially Elric of Melniboné. And, that it is too obvious, and if I am not mistaken, it has been stated that the Valyrians (people), the Valyrian culture, and Valyrian Freehold when written to some degree have been influenced by the Melnibonéans (the people), Melniboné (the homeland), and Elric of Melniboné himself.
One more thing, any art that is uploaded either in the paragraph or chapter comments are not mine. If I remember the artist's name, I will reference them.
That is all for now, and I wish you a good read.]