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House Baratheon of King's Landing
House Baratheon of Dragonstone
House Martell
House Lannister
House Tully
House Stark
House Arryn
House Bolton
House Mormont
House Velaryon
House Celtigar
House Estermont
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House Baratheon of King's Landing
House Baratheon of Dragonstone
House Martell
House Lannister
House Tully
House Stark
House Arryn
House Bolton
House Mormont
House Velaryon
House Celtigar
House Estermont
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Lord Commander Tytos Baratheon of the Kingsguard (Toby Stephens).
Lord Commander Tytos Baratheon is the youngest child of King Joffrey Baratheon and Queen Sansa Stark.
With reddish brown strands of hair and a rough appearance, Tytos Baratheon is a long stride away from the looks of King Joffrey Baratheon. His appearance, no doubt, is due to the influence of the Stark and Tully blood that flows in his veins. Insofar of physical stature, Tytos has been described tall although not overly muscular. Petyr Baelish once compared him to Brynden Tully and Stannis Baratheon in passing, though Tytos isn't sure if it was a compliment or well-placed dismissal.
Tytos Baratheon was a solemn and quiet child, often focusing on his studies and rarely speaking out. His father Joffrey often mocked him at every chance he got and as a young man he wondered if he should become a maester as a way of putting distance between himself and his family. His grandmother's brother, Jaime Lannister, the then Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, often showed himself as a role model and supporting member of the family. It would be Jaime's influence that would lead Tytos to look to the Kingsguard as a different path in life to support the family.
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King Galladon Baratheon
His elder brother's sole child and the man Tytos is sworn to protect.
His elder brother's sole child and the man Tytos is sworn to protect.
Lord Commander of the Kingsguard since his predecessor's passing in 268 AC.
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House Swann of Stonehelm
"No Foe but Injustice"
Background
House Swann is a noble house from the Stormlands, serving as vassals to House Baratheon of Storm's End. House Swann is widely thought of as the second most powerful house in the Stormlands after the House Baratheon. They have controlled their lands around the Red Watch on Cape Wrath for as long as anyone can remember, and are regarded as a proud, honourable and often cautious house. The Swanns control their land in the eastern Dornish Marches from their seat at Stonehelm, and alongside the Carons, claim to be the oldest of the Marcher Lords. From Stonehelm, the Swanns control the river Slayne, a major river route inland to the Stormlands, gaining them a substantial amount of wealth. The current ruling family of House Swann is a very tight-knit group, with both close and distantly related members living within Stonehelm and co-operating to ensure the safety of their lands.
Leadership
Lord Sterlan Swann is the current Lord of Stonehelm, and has ruled for the past 19 years since the death of his father, Lord Rolland Swann. Under Lord Rolland, the lands of the Red Watch had been properly united, with his brother Gerold wedding the eldest daughter of Lord Horpe. As such, Sterlan inherited a stable and united Lordship, which he has had the simple task of maintaining for close to two decades. A man of luxury and indulgence, Sterlan spends much of his time hosting feasts, hunts, tourneys and fairs, inviting Lords and Ladies from across the Stormlands. He has invested heavily in improving the lives of his smallfolk throughout his time as Lord and has done a good job of keeping the houses Horpe and Lonmouth in the fold as his father Rolland wanted. Despite Sterlan's good nature and kind heart, he lacks a mind for politics or logistics. As such, his uncle, Ser Gerold Swann, serves as his castellan and shoulders much of the responsibility that Sterlan struggles to deal with.
Seat
House Swann controls the lands of the Red watch from Stonehelm, a formidable castle built overlooking the River Slayne, situated near the coastline on Cape Wrath. Like most castles in the Dornish Marches, Stonehelm is strong and sturdy, having defended against the incursions of the Dornish for thousands of years. The watchtowers of Stonehelm are made from black and white stone, a representation of the black and white swans seen on the banner of the noble house living within. From Stonehelm, House Swann rules over the lands known as the Red Watch, an amalgamation of the lands of Stonehelm, Lonmouth held by House Lonmouth, and Lockport held by House Horpe.
Military Strength and Economy
House Swann is a powerful noble house from the Dornish Marches and their military power reflects this. Like most Marcher Lords, House Swann boasts superior archers to those fielded by most other Westerosi noble houses. The strength of House Swann is estimated to be between 4,500 and 5,000 men. Of this, around 1,000 are mounted and some 1,000 are archers. When pushed, the Swanns could probably field closer to 6,500 soldiers but this would mean leaving their lands unguarded and vulnerable. In terms of economic power, House Swann has amassed considerable wealth via their dominion of the River Slayne, a major inland river route in the Stormlands. The coastal town of Slaynemouth has a bustling port and market where goods can be bought and sold and shipped. Everything that comes into or out of the Stormlands via the River Slayne is tolled. The lands around Stonehelm, collectively known as the Red Watch, are fertlile enough to provide a good harvest but not so fertile that there is often a surplus. Overall, the Swanns are a wealthy noble house with a strong military.
The Family
Lord Sterlan Swann
Lord of Stonehelm
44 • 181cm • 82kg
Personality
Lord Sterlan the Stout, as his friends and family have affectionately dubbed him, is a kindly, good-hearted man. He cares a great deal about his people, but very little for ruling. As such, Sterlan's uncle Gerold is tasked with managing the more trivial matters on Sterlan's behalf, while the Lord of Stonehelm hunts, feasts, and hosts tourneys and fairs, emphasising his desire to indulge on the finer points of life while he still has his. Sterlan knows he is of poor health, having already survived two heart attacks, but cares little. He believes his lands would be in good hands when his son Steffon inherits them and is of the opinion that he'd rather be happy for two more years than bored for ten more. Sterlan loves to laugh and has employed numerous jugglers and fools, all of whom he treats with respect and pays well. Lord Sterlan has few enemies and many friends, and holds great love from his people, even if strictly speaking it isn't Sterlan that does the hard work.
Appearance
Lord Sterlan is of average height but is considerably overweight. A great gut precedes him wherever he goes, and he has a multitude of chins. His shoulder-length, wavy dark brown hair has shown its first signs of turning grey and has receded considerably. His face is round and red, but always wears a welcoming smile. Lord Sterlan dresses in black and white finery, tailor made to fit his considerable form, and adorned with the duelling swans of his house. His dark brown eyes are warm, and many have likened them to a bear's eyes, matching his large soft body.
Biography
Ser Steffon Swann
Heir of Stonehelm
26 • 185cm • 77kg
Personality
Logic and reason dictate every decision in Steffon Swann's life. A man who has learned all he knows from his uncle Gerold rather than his father, Steffon cares very little for honesty or honour, two things that House Swann has historically held paramount. Rather, Steffon makes decisions based solely on a pros against cons basis, choosing the solution that best benefits himself and his family. It would be harsh to call Steffon deceitful; although he has the ability to lie and manipulate should he need to he does not seek out opportunities to do so nor does he revel in it. Steffon can come across as cold, as he spends more time thinking than talking and often gets so wrapped up in his own head that he will miss entire conversations and seem like he is ignoring you. He does not take after his father in any way other than his taste for wine, but also lacks the skill-at-arms his younger brother Damon possesses, yet Steffon has a wisdom beyond his years, is always polite and respectful and has a head for numbers that will make him a fine Lord when the time comes. Steffon and Damon do not get along; Steffon has always been somewhat of a bully towards his younger brother, while Damon believes Steffon's disdain for honour and honesty will make him a poor ruler.
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Ser Damon Swann
Second Child of Sterlan Swann
24 • 188cm • 80kg
Personality
Damon is a charming, daring young man, well-liked by the people of Stonehelm. Boisterous and confident almost to the point of arrogance, under the surface Damon struggles tremendously, constantly seeking validation from his peers and deliberately acting out to hide the fact that he is locked in a battle with insecurity and self doubt. Aware of his position as the second son, Damon has ignored most of his responsibilities to the House and instead uses his position to bed women and get out of trouble. However, for all his flaws and problems, he is generally friendly and often shows glimpses of a deceptively sensitive and caring nature, despite his desire to be looked up to and idolised for his prowess. Damon is a man of honour, and as honest as they come, leading to tension between him and his older, somewhat arbitrary brother Steffon. He is known as a terrific swordsman and rider throughout the Stormlands and much of the Seven Kingdoms, having squired for Beric Hightower in his youth and competing admirably in several tournaments, placing highly in several of them.
Appearance
Damon Swann is the spitting image of his own father Sterlan as a young man. He has dark brown eyes that some have likened to a bear and long shoulder length dark brown hair swept back from his face. He wears purely practical and comfortable clothing, when he isn't wearing armour and sparring in the yard. His face is that of a green boy who's never seen a real fight; unmarked and soft with wild wide eyes and a toothy grin. Damon bothers little with his appearance and so rarely shaves, meaning he is normally sporting a big brown beard. Damon walks on his toes as if always on edge, ready for a fight should one start at any moment. He is tall and muscular, and is always covered in bruises and scrapes suffered while practicing on his strict training schedule which takes up most of his time. Damon is a good looking young man who puts practicality over style and cares little for fashion or general appearance.
Biography
Cyrenna Swann
Third Child of Sterlan Swann
21 • 177cm • 66kg
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Arren Swann
Fourth Child of Sterlan Swann
17 • 177cm • 71kg
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Corenna Swann
Sister of Sterlan Swann
35 • 174cm • 66kg
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Ser Gerold Swann
Uncle of Sterlan Swann
66 • 183cm • 72kg
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Ser Addam Swann
Cousin of Sterlan Swann
39 • 190cm • 81kg
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Braeden Swann
Cousin of Sterlan Swann
32 • 172cm • 68kg
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House Mormont of Bear Island
"Here We Stand."
Synopsis
The Loyal House of Mormont is a small, but strong family situated upon a snowy island in the far northwestern lands within the Bay of Ice. Life is harsh there, and only the strong survive, giving the no nonsense people of Bear Island a reputation for being tough and hardy. House Mormont has been in power on Bear Island for generations, ever since as legend goes, the Island was first won from the Ironborn King by a Stark in a wrestling match. The lands were then granted to the Mormont family establishing them as faithful vassals to the Starks' ever since. Admittedly the island is not a bastion of wealth, and besides timber, furs, and fish there is little of natural value to ensure their prosperity. Despite this the Bear Islanders reap for themselves a well earned living from the hard earth, and thrive irrespective of their harsh environment. No matter what challenge they face, or enemies that come ashore, they stand ready to fight to the last man or women to protect themselves and their livelihood. Unlike most of Westeros the Mormont family and those of Bear Island have a tradition of Warrior Women, and train all able bodied folk in the ways of battle. Indeed carved upon the mantel of Mormont Keep is a sigil of a women in bearskin, a suckling baby in one hand, and a battle axe held high in the other. The threats there are many, from the plundering, vengeful Ironborn to the encroaching Wildlings going around the wall through the Bay of Ice. One must have iron in their hearts, and steel in their bones in order to simply survive. But here, the Bear Islanders thrive.
Ruler of Bear Island
The current sitting matriarch of Bear Island is Brinal Mormont, the sole surviving heir of her mother Dacey Mormont, daughter of Maege Mormont the She-Bear. For nearly three decades Brinal ruled over Bear Island, a faithful vassal to the Starks, albeit a grumpy one. She was never a proactive leader, often a mere absent thought in the grander politicking of the realms. Bear Island was small, poor, and to out of the way to be of great concern, secluded from the wider world and Westeros in general. Brinal preferred this feeling of seclusion, and in most things kept the Mormont family and her people to themselves, only stepping forth to make herself heard when requested specifically by the Starks, or if the need was great. In recent years Brinal's age has caught up to her, and the general day to day ruling has fallen mostly onto her only son Daviron, who has since been granted the title of Lord of Bear Island. Nevertheless the grumpy old she-bear continues her reign as the Lady of Bear Island, for in her own words she is "far to tough to die."
Seat
Mormont Keep is a great timber structure, made from the toughest oaks and pines on the island and surrounded by a squat palisade wall. It is located atop a hill near the coast of Bear Island, overlooking a moderate fishing village. Its great doors open as a place of refuge in times of trouble and war, and its halls are adorned with animal skins and heads. Due to a lack of stone quarries on the Island the Keep has never been refortified, but despite its most notable flaw being walls of wood, Mormont Keep is a sturdy bastion which stalwartly defies the attempts of both invaders and elements to bring it down. Symbolic to the folk who reside within.
Wealth & Strength
As stated before House Mormont has never been, and for the time being never will be a wealthy house. Their economy is very self contained, with their only exports being the quality timber they produce, and the heavy bear, and mink furs which are quite popular in the North, and even for the wealthy in the distant south. The typical diet is on meat and fish, as the growing season on Bear Island is short, and subject to sudden deadly frosts at all times, even during summer. The Islanders rely almost entirely upon fish in the colder months, and have a notable fleet of smaller dinghy's, and even a few galleys designed to protect the smaller ships, and shoreline dwellings from raiders. Hardy wild mushrooms, onions, leaks, and carrots are also very popular, and a messy stew of fish or rabbit is the typical cultural dish, with roasted bear being a delicacy, as the great beasts are only to be hunted by the nobility. Despite the Mormont's wealth, or lack there of the Island fief can raise a large defensive force in a small amount of time thanks to their tradition of training every man and woman to fight. Nearly five thousands axes and spears can be levied if the entire island was brought out, though the enemy would find themselves facing more women, and old men then actual warriors. In actuality the deployable Mormont army is less then a thousand fighting-age men, with a dozen or so female warriors intermingled amongst the ranks. Of these thousand a mere two hundred are mounted yeomen, with horses being extremely rare and valuable, not something to be thrown wastefully away in combat without good reason. The Mormont soldiers are poorly equipped, more often given little more then a spear and shield with the men bringing their own wood axes and knives. Wealtheir freemen are apt to use short seax blades, axes, and throwing hatchets, and some three hundred men of the household guard are given swords and lances. There is little plate armor amongst the Mormont ranks, with every soldier garbed in either gambeson or leather with chainmail being reserved almost exclusively for the nobility and the household guard. A soldier from House Mormont can distinguished by the dark green tunics they wear over their armor, and the oval shields they carry, inscribed with the rampant black bear, the sigil for House Mormont.
Family
Line of Jorah Mormont
Jonra Mormont
28*210lbs*6'3"
Character
For having been naught but the grandson of an exiled noble lord and a wealthy merchant’s daughter, Jonra still considers himself a man of high station, and of noble birth. He is a proud man, tall and heavily built with close cropped blonde hair and an unkempt stubble around his chin. He wears the clothes of a Westerosi man, though he has lived his entire life in Essos, within the New Valyrian Empire. Much like his father, and his grandfather before him Jonra is a man of high honor, and he reacts strongly to assaults on his heritage for he is quick to anger, and sensitive to his history. He is a Mormont by birth, a house said to be of high reputation itself, rich with a history of loyalty to its liege lords. He grew up on stories of how his grandfather was wrongfully accused and banished from the Seven Kingdoms, to then ride with the rightful ruler of Westeros and show himself a capable, and honorable man. Jonra is filled with passion, here at the prime of his life to take his men, and reclaim his family’s titles and lands. Though his goals are lofty, and would require years of preparation, not to mention immense coordination with his Emperor, Rhaegar Targaryen, Jonra is patient, gathering his men, and allies, and friends together, preparing for the chance to claim his Seat back from his distant family over in Westeros. He is a natural leader, although perhaps not the most competent warrior he is charismatic, and has many friends and loyal men who can fill the gaps in his own abilities. Jonra inspires those around him, and he laughs and jests and is generally good company to have. And although his honor is easily insulted he is always politically minded enough to not be made the fool. All in all Jonra makes a good friend, a valuable ally, and a dangerous enemy.
Line of Dacey Mormont
Brinal Mormont
57*120lbs*5'5"
Character
The sole surviving heir to Dacey Mormont, daughter of Maege Mormont the She-Bear, Brinal Mormont the ruling Lady of Bear Island is a force of nature to be reckoned with. Grumpy, disdainful, and scorning the aptly titled Mother-Bear spends her days limping about her keep, giving orders and telling staff members off. She is a fairly short and frail older woman, using a stick to help her walk around but that does not detract from her menacing air, and sharp tongue. She does not don the garb of a noble lady, instead preferring a more simplistic black dress, with heavy furs to help stave off the common chills and drafts. Unlike most women, at her hip Brinal carries a short sword, and it is said that in her younger days she knew how to swing it too. Since those days of bygone she has grown tired, and irritable, or at least more than before, and much of the day to day ruling of Bear Island fell to her son Daviron. And although she still officially is the ruler of Bear Island, Daviron, and consequently Taynan do the majority of the work, with Brinal only stepping in when she deems it necessary. Throughout her rule on Bear Island Brinal kept this laissez-faire attitude, actively attempting to keep her lands out of others affairs, and isolated the people of Bear Island from the political chaos of the other realms. They were far away, there in the icy and distant northwest, and Brinal saw no reason to expand her influence beyond her shores. Fearing, and not without good reason, that meddling with things beyond the North would lead the Mormont Family to ruin. A sentiment she has kept ever since inheriting the Island from her mother.
Daviron Mormont
42*190lbs*5'11"
Character
Neither a large man, nor small Daviron Mormont seems to the layman to be exceedingly average, an unremarkable nobleman, of little consequence. And that is how Daviron likes it. Often referred to as the working lord Daviron shows a great deal of interest in the simplistic crafts of men. From swordplay, and husbandry, to the arts of carpentry and blacksmithing he enjoys working with his hands, and creating things. His hands and fingers are marred by thick calluses, which display a lifetime of hard effort and dedication. His skin is weather-beaten, and his beard scraggly and unkempt, hints of grey showing through the mop of dark brown. He dresses in fine clothes, but always plain and unremarkable and when he works he wears a dirty apron making him appear more as a wealthy freeman then the son of a noble house. To counter this appearance, strapped to his hip on most occasions is the inherited sword Longclaw, a Valyrian bladed bastard sword, passed down through generations by the Mormont family, it pommel a carved bear’s head. In battle however, he prefers the simple weight to a mace, a testament to his disposition. Indeed for all the world Daviron Mormont would appear the simple lord of a simple land. Stoic, hardnosed, and straightforward. All of which he is, but which also conceal the raw ambition and lust for power hidden beneath. Although he does not share the same extent of passion for authority as his wife Taynan, Daviron does not appreciate the current influence, or lack thereof from the Mormont family or Bear Island in general on the rest of Westeros. And he has put no small amount of effort into reversing the isolationist edicts implemented by his mother during her rule, actions which Brinal Mormont hotly contests. Despite his ambition, he is still a loyal man and seeks to please his Lord Stark, and lead his people dutifully.
Taynan Mormont/Kraust
40*130lbs*5'6"
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Born with the severe misfortune of being raised by an ineffectual minor noble house on Bear Island, Taynan Kraust, now Mormont, wife of Daviron Mormont is stuck, unable to shatter the bindings of birth and situation. She was beautiful enough, and even as the years pass she has retained her feminine charm. Blonde hair, pale skin, and soft grey eyes all were natural advantages that might have aided her in taking the hand of a more powerful lord if her name and heritage had any backing to it at all. Unfortunately like most women native to Bear Island she had a few to many callous on her hands and other such side effects from battle training to be truly desirable by more persnickety lords. For all her efforts, and the efforts of her father she was wed to Daviron Mormont, an improvement no doubt, but not to the extent that Taynan hopped. She liked him well enough, appreciated his disposition to hard work, and his dedication to extending his power, but it wasn’t enough. For Taynan he was a means to an end. A stepping stone from which to launch herself upward, though in recent years she has grown affectionate towards him. Still, he is not but a simple man, with simple needs, and simple desires, none of which truly suited someone as motivated as Taynan. Beyond her ambition Taynan possess a long memory, and holds grudges indifferently. Her vengeance usually is served cold and is particularly devious. Her insatiable desire to always have more, and to never be content has led her down many wayward paths, each one either creating loyal, ardent admirers, or vengeful enemies. But then, all of that is just a means to an end.
Gordon Mormont
22*180lbs*5'11"
Character
Gordon Mormont is the first and eldest son of Daviron Mormont, and Taynan Mormont and the rightful heir to Bear Island, and the Bay of Ice. He is a young lord, and noble warrior through and through having already faced enemies on the battlefield and slain his first man. He looks remarkably like his father at first glance with his mother’s hair, and her steel grey eyes. His upper lip is marred by a deep scar given to him in a fist fight by a man more skilled at the time. He is of a strong build, handsome and with a serious face, and he garbs himself in chain armor and lordly clothes. Ever since he could first wiled a blade Gordon set himself to the task of becoming a capable warrior, and military strategist. Tutoring under Archinval and his father Gordon, he applied his sharp mind, and developed both his wits and body over the course of several years. He was all too serious, never joking, never laughing, and always thinking. Once a fisherman claimed to have seen him smile when he was a boy, but he was lauded to have been seeing things and telling tales, so great was Gordon’s lack of humor. As his family and closest acquaintances would attest he does simile on occasion, though usually it is when he is bid by his mother, or when he is successful in some endeavor of his. Gordon is a planner more than anything else. He thinks over every word he utters, making conversations with him slow and painful. Because of this he lacks any charisma to lead, though his titles and sheer capacity in battle allows him some leeway in that regard as the men under him know what he is capable of, and trust him despite his stony disposition. He is seemingly emotionless, cold hearted and merciless to his foes and those who fail him. He is in short, a man with many acquaintances, and no friends.
Stephon Mormont
16*170lbs*5'10"
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The first of the twins, son of Daviron and Taynan Mormont, and brother to Sif Mormont is the one and only Stephon Mormont. He is a carefree lad only just reaching adulthood, and preparing to take on the task of heightened responsibility. He is handsome enough, with his stubble beard and shaggy black hair, with green eyes inherited from his father. Although he is not an identical twin to his sister, they share many aspects in appearance, such as their dark hair and light builds. Stephon also parts from his sister and family in other ways, such as his desire to dress and act gaudily. He has a taste for the finer things in life, and will show it through the gold rings on his fingers, and fine clothing upon his back. He is easily the vainest and most fickle member of his family, determined to exploit his looks to their fullest and scratch away the acne that plagues him from time to time. He enjoys lauding his power, and arrogantly touting his title, which only fares well in the north and on Bear Island itself for that matter. Only commoners respect such a unfamiliar title, for obvious reasons. House Mormont is and old and respected house, but it does not carry the same weight as a Tully, or Tyrell might. This truly bothers Stephon, though he tries to pretend it does not. Instead he focuses on being the best at everything he tries. He has a knack of archery, but other then that he is subpar at everything else. Which is unfortunate as he is very competitive, and has no patience for losing, or being even second-best. As such he can become a bit obsessive over some things, before losing interest entirely for a new subject to invest all his time into. Brinal has said on many occasions that Stephon has the concentration of a fish, flitting from one fancy to the next with little abandon. He is an undisciplined, and impatient person, but a cheerful one at least.
Sif Mormont
16*150lbs*5'7"
Character
Sif Mormont is the daughter of Daviron and Taynan Mormont, and twin sister to Stephon Mormont. She is beautiful young women, with her curly black hair and her rounded features, all brought together by the green tunic and breeches she prefers. Pretty and smart as she might be, Sif is also a little fighter, fierce as the day is long, and tougher than an enraged bear. Her temper is short, and her tongue loose making her something of a liability diplomatically speaking especially for her father, who has been finding it difficult to find a powerful lord whose son would take her. Like most of the women on Bear Island Sif was taught to throw a hatchet, and gut a man with a spear, but unlike most women of Bear Island Sif resonates to the thrill of training and sparring, though she has never fought a foe in actual battle. She adores her eldest brother Gordon, admiring his martial prowess and learning from him the art of swordplay. She lacks his coldhearted indifference, her own fiery attitude ruling her mind when calm levelheaded discipline would be the wiser alternative. She makes up for her slighter size, and lesser strength by being slippery as eel, and craftier than a fox. She has a talent for tricks, and excels at talking and wriggling herself out of any situation. There has been an active attempt by her father and mother to mellow Sif down, and have her present herself as a proper young lady for at least long enough to trick a powerful noble father into seeing her fit for his son. Sif respects her parents, sharing their ambitions to grow House Mormont into a powerful force in the world, though she does not share their mindset on how to go forward with such an endeavor. Nevertheless she tries follows their wishes, and act as someone she is not, but containing the she-bear is no small feat.
Household
Maester: - Maester Gunder
A surprisingly young man, at least for a maester, Gunder is the new maester of Mormont Keep and advisor to Brinal and Daviron Mormont. He looks to be in his early thirties, with a portly face and a large nose that seems to stick out to far from his face. He claims to have been of House Ryger before joining the Maesters and forging his chain, eschewing his right to inheritance. Although he seems knowledgeable enough, and is generally accepted by the majority of the Mormont family, Taynan dislikes him heavily, and despises the influence he so easily acquired. Gunder might have made a good lord if he hadn’t been practically forced to become a maester by his own family. He enjoys his power, and is quick of mind and wit, giving sage advice whether it is asked for or not.
Master-at-Arms: - Archinval Kraust
An aged veteran of countless conflicts and innumerable battles Archinval the master swordsman of Mormont is a man with a cheerful disposition, and a voice that commands its listeners to pay attention. His muscular form is crisscrossed with scars each one with their own heroic story to tell, and at his hip is his ever present sword. He is a warrior through and through, tougher then dragon scales and sharper then iron, but he is also gentle when playing with his many children and grandchildren, rolling in the grass and laughing good naturedly while tossing them into the air like they weigh little more than a bag of feathers. He is the elder brother to Taynan, and lifelong friend of Daviron, serving the Lady and Lord of Bear Island faithfully for all his long years. He commands and trains the troops of Bear Island personally, and is feared by his enemies for his prowess in swordplay.
Steward: - Steward Estalan
It is said that Estalan would go mad if there wasn’t work to be done. The anal retentive steward buzzes from one task to the next like a worker bee ensuring everything his perfect. He is in his late thirties and is widely regarded by the household staff to be insufferable, but he is well respected for his capacity to get his task done, and done well. Besides Brinal, Daviron, and Taynan he is perhaps the most dominate person on Bear Island, perhaps the most in a certain sense as he is the only person who can successfully convince Brinal to do something she did not wish to do. A rare talent indeed considering he is common born.
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Edwyn Tully is the Lord Paramount of the Trident and the head of House Tully. He has ruled the Riverlands since his father, Aeron, passed away twelve years ago. His time as lord has been as shaky as one could expect- Riverlords are a quarrelsome, selfish lot, unwilling to bend the knee so easily. Their quiet ambitions and corruption keeps the rivers soaked red with the blood of dissenters, unruly smallfolk and rivals alike. Edwyn fights to keep everything under control using sword, coin and wedding band to keep the other Houses in line. It feels like a losing battle, however, as the whispers of rebellion and the vile desires of potential usurpers rise up from every corner of the Riverland.
Title: Lord Paramount of the Trident
Age: 44
Relation to Main Line: Patriarch
Bio: Edmyn Tully was the favored son of Aeron Tully, and it showed. Where his brother Symon and his sisters were allowed to spend their free time playing in the godwood, Edmyn was either clashing wooden swords with Ser Kedge Grey or studying literature under the newly christened Maester Markas. He was pressed to always do better; even when Edmyn pleaded that he was trying his hardest, his teachers were instructed to push him even harder. It was not an easy or enjoyable childhood, but it forged Edmyn like the fire's of a dragon's breath. He was made a talented warrior and an even better statesman, though he struggles with the finer workings of diplomacy. Edmyn's heart holds more sway than his head in most cases, often putting himself in precarious situations that he relies on others to drag him out of.
Title: Lady of Riverrun
Age: 40
Relation: Wife of Edmyn
Bio: Claere Piper first met Edmyn Tully during a Riverlands tourney. Edmyn and his brother were both fighting for the honor of their house when Edmyn came up against Quincy Piper, Claere's older brother and a man with a big mouth and a bigger sword arm. Edmyn won, though he was far bloodier than his opponent in the end. Claere, impressed by his performance, tended to his wounds. The two continued to meet, each working to convince their parents to allow a marriage between the two of them. Aeron- ever the pragmatist- was difficult to convince. But Claere's father- a romantic at heart- managed to sway him with all of the promises he could muster. Once Edmyn's father was convinced, the two were wed, almost immediately siring a child of their own. Claere took her role as mother of the next Lord Paramount incredibly seriously, doing her absolute best to assure her son would grow up to be all the man that her husband was.
Title: Heir of the Trident
Age: 20
Relation:Firstborn Son of Edmyn
Bio: Being heir of the Lord Paramount might have it's perks, but Robin finds the pressure and exceptions to be...exhausting. If he had his way, he'd be gallivanting around the Riverlands as a Hedge Knight, like the old stories his mother used to read to him. Leadership bores him, and he knows that he isn't cut of the same cloth that his father is. Still, Robin knows that there's no fighting destiny, so he tries his best to stay the path and not disappoint the people he cares about the most.
Title: N/A
Age: 17
Relation:Twins with Helenys, Second Son of Edmyn
Bio: A pragmatist at heart, Curtas spends his days climbing the social ladder. He travels far and often, his month-long adventures bringing him all about the Riverlands as he forges friendships with the younger members of other important Houses. He enjoys the work immensely, finding himself much more comfortable at the table of a wealthy lord than fighting in the muck and mud beside Robin or Oliver. He is occasionally accompanied on his journeys by his other siblings- most often Helenys, as the two of them are of an age when they should be considering marriage.
Title: N/A
Age: 15
Relation: Third Son of Edmyn
Bio: Oliver took to the godswood better than any of his siblings or cousins. His interest grew with age as he began to turn away from his usual studies, spending more time with the lowborn woodsmen than he did with his own family. His mother looked down on Oliver's behavior, but Edmyn shrugged it off; so long as Oliver continued to study, he was fine with his son's more...eccentric friends. Oliver has grown especially fond of hunting, developing skills in archery and riding above that of even Robin. Friendly and outgoing, Oliver takes to the peasants and commoners the best out of his siblings, though he struggles to keep his tongue around other nobility.
Title: N/A
Age: 18
Relation: Eldest Daughter of Edmyn
Bio: To Be Written
Title: N/A
Age: 17
Relation: Twins with Curtas, Daughter of Edmyn
Bio: To Be Written
Title: Ser
Age: 42
Relation: Brother to Edmyn, Landed Knight
Bio: To Be Written
Title: Lady
Age: 43
Relation: Wife of Symon
Bio: To Be Written
Title: Ser
Age: 21
Relation: Son of Symon and Landed Knight of House Tully
Bio: To Be Written
Title: Squire, 'The River Phoenix'
Age: 17
Relation: Son and Squire to Symon Tully
Bio: To Be Written
Title: N/A
Age: 14
Relation: Daughter of Symon Tully, promised to Horus Wode
Bio: To Be Written
Title: Ser
Age: 51
Relation: Master-At-Arms at Riverrun
Bio: To Be Written
Title: Maester
Age: 64
Relation: Maester at Riverrun
Bio: To Be Written
Title: Steward
Age: 24
Relation: Nephew to Edmyn Tully, Steward of Riverrun
Bio: To Be Written
Title: Ser
Age: 35
Relation: Landed Knight of Tully, Captain of the Guard at Riverrun
Bio: To Be Written
Major Houses:
Rich in resources and richer in men, the Riverlands have always held the potential to thrive and blossom into a powerful region to rival even the Reach. But under the divided, quarrelsome rule of the Riverlords, progress has been crushed underneath their greed. 'Unity' is an empty word thrown around by those who don't understand what the region has become, and the seeds of rebellion continue to fester and bloat just underneath the surface.
The only thing that truly brings the noblemen together is the call to war. Promises of bloodshed in the name of vengeance and the prospect of great riches gathers all of the banners House Tully commands together, though they rarely serve as a cohesive, singular force. It's a dozen small armies searching for loot and glory pretending to march in unions with one another; in reality they're as much competing against one another as they are the enemy, though in admittedly far different ways.
In a perfect world, the Riverlands could muster fifty thousand levies to march in the name of Riverrun. But this world is far from perfect, and most houses are reluctant to commit so many to any endeavor that does not directly affect their continued existence. Combined, the many houses usually can muster an army ranging somewhere between one and four thousand men when called upon, depending on the circumstances and current political climate.
F A M I L Y . D U T Y . H O N O R .
Leadership:
Edwyn Tully is the Lord Paramount of the Trident and the head of House Tully. He has ruled the Riverlands since his father, Aeron, passed away twelve years ago. His time as lord has been as shaky as one could expect- Riverlords are a quarrelsome, selfish lot, unwilling to bend the knee so easily. Their quiet ambitions and corruption keeps the rivers soaked red with the blood of dissenters, unruly smallfolk and rivals alike. Edwyn fights to keep everything under control using sword, coin and wedding band to keep the other Houses in line. It feels like a losing battle, however, as the whispers of rebellion and the vile desires of potential usurpers rise up from every corner of the Riverland.
Prominent Characters:
Edmyn Tully
Title: Lord Paramount of the Trident
Age: 44
Relation to Main Line: Patriarch
Bio: Edmyn Tully was the favored son of Aeron Tully, and it showed. Where his brother Symon and his sisters were allowed to spend their free time playing in the godwood, Edmyn was either clashing wooden swords with Ser Kedge Grey or studying literature under the newly christened Maester Markas. He was pressed to always do better; even when Edmyn pleaded that he was trying his hardest, his teachers were instructed to push him even harder. It was not an easy or enjoyable childhood, but it forged Edmyn like the fire's of a dragon's breath. He was made a talented warrior and an even better statesman, though he struggles with the finer workings of diplomacy. Edmyn's heart holds more sway than his head in most cases, often putting himself in precarious situations that he relies on others to drag him out of.
Claere Tully
Title: Lady of Riverrun
Age: 40
Relation: Wife of Edmyn
Bio: Claere Piper first met Edmyn Tully during a Riverlands tourney. Edmyn and his brother were both fighting for the honor of their house when Edmyn came up against Quincy Piper, Claere's older brother and a man with a big mouth and a bigger sword arm. Edmyn won, though he was far bloodier than his opponent in the end. Claere, impressed by his performance, tended to his wounds. The two continued to meet, each working to convince their parents to allow a marriage between the two of them. Aeron- ever the pragmatist- was difficult to convince. But Claere's father- a romantic at heart- managed to sway him with all of the promises he could muster. Once Edmyn's father was convinced, the two were wed, almost immediately siring a child of their own. Claere took her role as mother of the next Lord Paramount incredibly seriously, doing her absolute best to assure her son would grow up to be all the man that her husband was.
Robin Tully
Title: Heir of the Trident
Age: 20
Relation:Firstborn Son of Edmyn
Bio: Being heir of the Lord Paramount might have it's perks, but Robin finds the pressure and exceptions to be...exhausting. If he had his way, he'd be gallivanting around the Riverlands as a Hedge Knight, like the old stories his mother used to read to him. Leadership bores him, and he knows that he isn't cut of the same cloth that his father is. Still, Robin knows that there's no fighting destiny, so he tries his best to stay the path and not disappoint the people he cares about the most.
Curtas Tully
Title: N/A
Age: 17
Relation:Twins with Helenys, Second Son of Edmyn
Bio: A pragmatist at heart, Curtas spends his days climbing the social ladder. He travels far and often, his month-long adventures bringing him all about the Riverlands as he forges friendships with the younger members of other important Houses. He enjoys the work immensely, finding himself much more comfortable at the table of a wealthy lord than fighting in the muck and mud beside Robin or Oliver. He is occasionally accompanied on his journeys by his other siblings- most often Helenys, as the two of them are of an age when they should be considering marriage.
Oliver Tully
Title: N/A
Age: 15
Relation: Third Son of Edmyn
Bio: Oliver took to the godswood better than any of his siblings or cousins. His interest grew with age as he began to turn away from his usual studies, spending more time with the lowborn woodsmen than he did with his own family. His mother looked down on Oliver's behavior, but Edmyn shrugged it off; so long as Oliver continued to study, he was fine with his son's more...eccentric friends. Oliver has grown especially fond of hunting, developing skills in archery and riding above that of even Robin. Friendly and outgoing, Oliver takes to the peasants and commoners the best out of his siblings, though he struggles to keep his tongue around other nobility.
Celia Tully
Title: N/A
Age: 18
Relation: Eldest Daughter of Edmyn
Bio: To Be Written
Helenys Tully
Title: N/A
Age: 17
Relation: Twins with Curtas, Daughter of Edmyn
Bio: To Be Written
Symon Tully
Title: Ser
Age: 42
Relation: Brother to Edmyn, Landed Knight
Bio: To Be Written
Salna Tully
Title: Lady
Age: 43
Relation: Wife of Symon
Bio: To Be Written
Corren Tully
Title: Ser
Age: 21
Relation: Son of Symon and Landed Knight of House Tully
Bio: To Be Written
Ethon Tully
Title: Squire, 'The River Phoenix'
Age: 17
Relation: Son and Squire to Symon Tully
Bio: To Be Written
Lyn Tully
Title: N/A
Age: 14
Relation: Daughter of Symon Tully, promised to Horus Wode
Bio: To Be Written
Kagan Chambers
Title: Ser
Age: 51
Relation: Master-At-Arms at Riverrun
Bio: To Be Written
Markas
Title: Maester
Age: 64
Relation: Maester at Riverrun
Bio: To Be Written
Evin Wode
Title: Steward
Age: 24
Relation: Nephew to Edmyn Tully, Steward of Riverrun
Bio: To Be Written
Saben Tower
Title: Ser
Age: 35
Relation: Landed Knight of Tully, Captain of the Guard at Riverrun
Bio: To Be Written
Sworn Houses:
Major Houses:
- Otho Bracken
Title: Lord of Bracken
Age: 40
Relation: Bannerman of House Tully
Bio: To Be Written - Jasper Darry
Title: Lord of Darry
Age: 37
Relation: Bannerman of House Tully
Bio: To Be Written - Ronard Frey
Title: Lord of Frey
Age: 34
Relation: Bannerman of House Tully
Bio: To Be Written - Petyr Mallister
Title: Lord
Age: 51
Relation: Bannerman of House Tully
Bio: To Be Written - Tylan Mootoon
Title: Lord
Age: 48
Relation: Bannerman of House Tully
Bio: To Be Written - Erner Piper
Title: Lord
Age: 64
Relation: Bannerman of House Tully
Bio: To Be Written - Dalran Ryger
Title: Lord
Age: 55
Relation: Bannerman of House Tully
Bio: To Be Written - Jorah Vance
Title: Lord
Age: 28
Relation: Bannerman of House Tully
Bio: To Be Written - Daeron Wode
Title: Lord
Age: 49
Relation: Bannerman of House Tully
Bio: To Be Written
Military Might:
Rich in resources and richer in men, the Riverlands have always held the potential to thrive and blossom into a powerful region to rival even the Reach. But under the divided, quarrelsome rule of the Riverlords, progress has been crushed underneath their greed. 'Unity' is an empty word thrown around by those who don't understand what the region has become, and the seeds of rebellion continue to fester and bloat just underneath the surface.
The only thing that truly brings the noblemen together is the call to war. Promises of bloodshed in the name of vengeance and the prospect of great riches gathers all of the banners House Tully commands together, though they rarely serve as a cohesive, singular force. It's a dozen small armies searching for loot and glory pretending to march in unions with one another; in reality they're as much competing against one another as they are the enemy, though in admittedly far different ways.
In a perfect world, the Riverlands could muster fifty thousand levies to march in the name of Riverrun. But this world is far from perfect, and most houses are reluctant to commit so many to any endeavor that does not directly affect their continued existence. Combined, the many houses usually can muster an army ranging somewhere between one and four thousand men when called upon, depending on the circumstances and current political climate.
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Throwing in some potential interest for Blackwood if there aren't too many of the more minor noble houses on the table just yet.
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@Tackytaff Interesting choice! We currently have a Blackwood as being the mother of the King.
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Lord Edam Estermont is considered to be somewhat of an eccentric figure among the stormlander nobility. Not one for jousts or archery competitions, he has a natural affinity for water. Ever since he was a child, he always joined supper with matted, salty hair and wrinkly fingers. Even though he was the heir, his tendency to daydream and obsess over trivial activities like cyvasse or shell-gathering earned him the ire of most educators and servants on Greenstone. These patterns were only reinforced when he became the page and squire to Ser Aurane, and, in some ways, he has taken after him in his lifestyle and philosophy - a rather cynical outlook for the common Westerosi ideals of chivalry and honor, one shaped by instances of duplicity and malice he witnessed from knights and nobles alike.
A travelled man, he has met people from all walks of life, and always tried to perceive everything with an open mind, never rooting himself staunchly in one position or view, and instead easily absorbing the best that his aides and friends come with, irrespective of their political leanings. He is a highly perceptive and quick learner, with a very open and tactical mind - his ability to emphasize with high lords and the worst dregs of society has allowed him to make friends in the most unexpected of places; from the alleyways of Flea Bottom to the the highborn villas of Tyrosh.
Edam is a slight man, thin and hard as a bone. With brown eyes and a sharp, angular face weathered by the elements, his beard and thinning brown hair are peppered with gray. He's just got one of those faces that burns itself into your memory. Its sharp lines contort readily into a devilish, toothy smile - though he's aware that such full smiles always give him an air of a madman, and uses this feature of his physionomy sparingly.
He wears soft leather boots, a wide with nuggets of silver, a wool doublet, and a pale green, woolen cloak.
On campaign, Edam wears black oiled ringmail over boiled leather, a round steel halfhelm with a noseguard, and a mail coif. Edam wields a shortspear and a kite shield, with a flanged mace and dirk hanging from his belt and used as secondary weapons.
Lord Alyn Estermont was a prominent nobleman and Stormlander who took part in invading the Stepstones together with Ser Aurane Velaryon in 310, two years after his first wife, Lady Jayna Bywater, was captured and held ransom by pirates. In captivity, she was raped and beaten so severely that she was a shell of a person by the time she came back to Greenstone. Suffering from depression and illness, she died six months later. Having spent a considerable fortune on her release, the aged Lord Estermont saw this as the greatest humiliation his family suffered in decades, and when Ser Aurane gathered an expedition to rid the Stepstones of its' petty bandit-kings, he devoted the entire manpower of Greenstone to help quash the corsairs.
Having met and made friends with Lord Jordayne during the conflict, he later visited their ancestral seat, The Tor, and, after some initial reluctance, arranged a betrothal between him and one of the Jordayne daughters, Alara, a beautiful girl in her teens. When she came of age in 321, Lord Alyn married her in a quiet ceremony off the Sea of Dorne. Stormlanders do not generally mingle with Dornishmen, so the marriage was not held in high esteem by the neighboring nobility or the children from Lord Alyn's first marriage.
In 322, Edam Estermont was born, and was named heir to all of his father's lands and titles. This led to much resentment Edam's eldest sister, Bancey, who's son from a marriage with a Blount stood poised to inherit. Other sisters regarded him with indifference and rarely sent ravens from their husbands' keeps, except Ireyne Estermont, who never married, and became his close friend and supporter throughout his life.
His early upbringing and education were marked by heated arguments between his mother and father. Alara resented her life in Greenstone and never felt herself at home, always trying to bring Edam with her to Dorne and play in the Water Gardens instead of swimming in hazardous waters surrounding the Estermont isle.
Alyn ultimately decided to keep the boy out of the pesky Dornish woman's reach, and sent Edam to page and squire for Ser Aurane Velaryon, a nigh-legendary naval commander and strategician. Alara could never forgive her husband for sending her son away to learn from a weathered soldier and old killer, and when Lord Alyn passed from a chill in 334, she moved back to the Tor immediately.
For the next six years, right up until Ser Aurane's death, Edam learned all he could from his mentor; taking part in negotiations with nobles and sellsails, scuttling corsair ships and arresting smugglers, all while Ireyne governed Greenstone in his absence. Aged eighteen, he was captaining his own ship and increasingly taking on the role of the Narrow Sea's coastguard - even though no one asked him to.
Considered half-mad by his peers for playing with ships and leaving the day-to-day running of his estate to his sister, he undertook longer and riskier voyages hoping to catch bigger fish. When he, along with the aid of Tyroshi sellsails, managed to capture four Summer Islander swanships, he briefly stopped at Sunspear to buy crateloads of incense, fruits and wine, and then sailed up to Stonehelm, the seat of House Swann. Arriving with a gift; a magnificient, swift swanship for, crewed by colorful and cheery Tyroshi, and sharing exotic produce with both smallfolk and nobles alike, Lord Swann already considered him as a son after he asked for his daughter's hand.
Within several months, Lady Sofina Swann and Lord Edam Estermont were wife and husband.
Having wed into another powerful vassal family of the Stormlands, local lords and peasants alike began to respect his name. As the closest to the Stepstones among the Baratheon bannermen, he petitioned his liege lord to assume responsibility and rule in his name over the troubled region, ensuring the king's peace throughout the islands. In exchange for this service, he would take a cut of the tolls from passing merchants, and keep the pirates' loot for himself, with the exception of slaves - who were offered a chance at freedom and serving the Stormlands, either as oarsmen in the Estermont fleet or as men-at-arms on the mainland.
For years he held the post of Warden of the Stepstones, only leaving it to assume the office of master of ships in King Galladon's small council. The title was then bestowed to his eldest son, Aeron, by Lord Baratheon.
He likes turtles.
He likes turtles.
She likes turtles.
House Estermont of Greenstone
"Stout and Steady"
Background
House Estermont is a noble family in the Stormlands, and is one of the principal vassals sworn to House Baratheon of Storm's End. They rule over the small, mountainous island of Estermont east of Cape Wrath, with the castle of Greenstone as their ancestral seat. The Estermonts have a long and tested relationship with their liege lords, and the two families often intermarried. With the ascent of the Baratheon line to royal status, the Estermonts' wealth and influence has grown considerably, and they have now taken on the role of patrolling the waters around Cape Wrath and the westernmost Stepstones to protect merchants from corsairs.
Leadership
Edam Estermont is the current Lord of Greenstone, having succeeded the late Alyn Estermont, a man who fathered four daughters and only one son. Edam was the youngest child and born when Alyn was already aged. He was twelve at the time his father died, and serving Ser Aurane Velaryon as a squire, although he spent most of his time on a dromond navigating the Narrow Sea with his friend and mentor, instead of jousting in mainland tourneys - an activity Edam considers too dubious to partake in.
For the next five years after Alyn's passing, he'd seldom stay at Greenstone, and his sister, Ireyne Estermont, assumed the duties of castellan during his absence. His few visits over the course of these years were mostly to check up on the condition of his lands, review the quarterly incomes and repair his flagship before going back to sea. In that time he has fought corsairs and slavers in the Stepstones and Narrow Sea, and scuttled dozens of vessels; he also expanded the Estermont's fleet with galleons captured from Summer Islander pirates, and constructed six new warships with fifty oars each.
Although most of his life was spent at sea and he rarely devoted his time to the day-to-day running of his lands, he has taken great care to monitor the condition of his keep and treasury, and so far has not been disappointed in the work done by Lady Ireyne, and later by his wife, Lady Sofina Swann.
For the next five years after Alyn's passing, he'd seldom stay at Greenstone, and his sister, Ireyne Estermont, assumed the duties of castellan during his absence. His few visits over the course of these years were mostly to check up on the condition of his lands, review the quarterly incomes and repair his flagship before going back to sea. In that time he has fought corsairs and slavers in the Stepstones and Narrow Sea, and scuttled dozens of vessels; he also expanded the Estermont's fleet with galleons captured from Summer Islander pirates, and constructed six new warships with fifty oars each.
Although most of his life was spent at sea and he rarely devoted his time to the day-to-day running of his lands, he has taken great care to monitor the condition of his keep and treasury, and so far has not been disappointed in the work done by Lady Ireyne, and later by his wife, Lady Sofina Swann.
Military Strength and Economy
House Estermont is one of the largest vassal houses sworn to the Storm's End branch of House Baratheon - and has the closest geographic proximity to the Stepstones, making it an important player and conductor in the regional naval operations. It can muster two hundred knights, one thousand and two hundred men-at-arms and six hundred bowmen. Under his rule, House Estermont's minor fleet swelled to twenty ships total, and his appointment as the Master of Ships on King Galladon's small council marked his position as one of Westeros' most seasoned naval commanders. He captains his flag ship Seashell, a heavy dromond crewed by his hardy veterans, while his trusted bannermen fly the sails of the galleons Waterdancer, Turquoise Arrow, Stepstone Spear, Lady's Prank, Reefshadow, Storm's Whore, and Lord Aemon's Lance. There are three swan ships captured from Summer Islander corsairs, and the other nine are made up of smaller longships and carracks. The Estermonts' subjects live off fishing, as well as trading corals and shells and plying other trades. However, the ruling family exacts tolls on passing merchants, and is thus able to maintain the aforementioned fleet and retinue.
The Family
Lord of Greenstone, Master of Ships
48 • 176cm • 64kg
Personality
Lord Edam Estermont is considered to be somewhat of an eccentric figure among the stormlander nobility. Not one for jousts or archery competitions, he has a natural affinity for water. Ever since he was a child, he always joined supper with matted, salty hair and wrinkly fingers. Even though he was the heir, his tendency to daydream and obsess over trivial activities like cyvasse or shell-gathering earned him the ire of most educators and servants on Greenstone. These patterns were only reinforced when he became the page and squire to Ser Aurane, and, in some ways, he has taken after him in his lifestyle and philosophy - a rather cynical outlook for the common Westerosi ideals of chivalry and honor, one shaped by instances of duplicity and malice he witnessed from knights and nobles alike.
A travelled man, he has met people from all walks of life, and always tried to perceive everything with an open mind, never rooting himself staunchly in one position or view, and instead easily absorbing the best that his aides and friends come with, irrespective of their political leanings. He is a highly perceptive and quick learner, with a very open and tactical mind - his ability to emphasize with high lords and the worst dregs of society has allowed him to make friends in the most unexpected of places; from the alleyways of Flea Bottom to the the highborn villas of Tyrosh.
Appearance
Edam is a slight man, thin and hard as a bone. With brown eyes and a sharp, angular face weathered by the elements, his beard and thinning brown hair are peppered with gray. He's just got one of those faces that burns itself into your memory. Its sharp lines contort readily into a devilish, toothy smile - though he's aware that such full smiles always give him an air of a madman, and uses this feature of his physionomy sparingly.
He wears soft leather boots, a wide with nuggets of silver, a wool doublet, and a pale green, woolen cloak.
On campaign, Edam wears black oiled ringmail over boiled leather, a round steel halfhelm with a noseguard, and a mail coif. Edam wields a shortspear and a kite shield, with a flanged mace and dirk hanging from his belt and used as secondary weapons.
Background
Lord Alyn Estermont was a prominent nobleman and Stormlander who took part in invading the Stepstones together with Ser Aurane Velaryon in 310, two years after his first wife, Lady Jayna Bywater, was captured and held ransom by pirates. In captivity, she was raped and beaten so severely that she was a shell of a person by the time she came back to Greenstone. Suffering from depression and illness, she died six months later. Having spent a considerable fortune on her release, the aged Lord Estermont saw this as the greatest humiliation his family suffered in decades, and when Ser Aurane gathered an expedition to rid the Stepstones of its' petty bandit-kings, he devoted the entire manpower of Greenstone to help quash the corsairs.
Having met and made friends with Lord Jordayne during the conflict, he later visited their ancestral seat, The Tor, and, after some initial reluctance, arranged a betrothal between him and one of the Jordayne daughters, Alara, a beautiful girl in her teens. When she came of age in 321, Lord Alyn married her in a quiet ceremony off the Sea of Dorne. Stormlanders do not generally mingle with Dornishmen, so the marriage was not held in high esteem by the neighboring nobility or the children from Lord Alyn's first marriage.
In 322, Edam Estermont was born, and was named heir to all of his father's lands and titles. This led to much resentment Edam's eldest sister, Bancey, who's son from a marriage with a Blount stood poised to inherit. Other sisters regarded him with indifference and rarely sent ravens from their husbands' keeps, except Ireyne Estermont, who never married, and became his close friend and supporter throughout his life.
His early upbringing and education were marked by heated arguments between his mother and father. Alara resented her life in Greenstone and never felt herself at home, always trying to bring Edam with her to Dorne and play in the Water Gardens instead of swimming in hazardous waters surrounding the Estermont isle.
Alyn ultimately decided to keep the boy out of the pesky Dornish woman's reach, and sent Edam to page and squire for Ser Aurane Velaryon, a nigh-legendary naval commander and strategician. Alara could never forgive her husband for sending her son away to learn from a weathered soldier and old killer, and when Lord Alyn passed from a chill in 334, she moved back to the Tor immediately.
For the next six years, right up until Ser Aurane's death, Edam learned all he could from his mentor; taking part in negotiations with nobles and sellsails, scuttling corsair ships and arresting smugglers, all while Ireyne governed Greenstone in his absence. Aged eighteen, he was captaining his own ship and increasingly taking on the role of the Narrow Sea's coastguard - even though no one asked him to.
Considered half-mad by his peers for playing with ships and leaving the day-to-day running of his estate to his sister, he undertook longer and riskier voyages hoping to catch bigger fish. When he, along with the aid of Tyroshi sellsails, managed to capture four Summer Islander swanships, he briefly stopped at Sunspear to buy crateloads of incense, fruits and wine, and then sailed up to Stonehelm, the seat of House Swann. Arriving with a gift; a magnificient, swift swanship for, crewed by colorful and cheery Tyroshi, and sharing exotic produce with both smallfolk and nobles alike, Lord Swann already considered him as a son after he asked for his daughter's hand.
Within several months, Lady Sofina Swann and Lord Edam Estermont were wife and husband.
Having wed into another powerful vassal family of the Stormlands, local lords and peasants alike began to respect his name. As the closest to the Stepstones among the Baratheon bannermen, he petitioned his liege lord to assume responsibility and rule in his name over the troubled region, ensuring the king's peace throughout the islands. In exchange for this service, he would take a cut of the tolls from passing merchants, and keep the pirates' loot for himself, with the exception of slaves - who were offered a chance at freedom and serving the Stormlands, either as oarsmen in the Estermont fleet or as men-at-arms on the mainland.
For years he held the post of Warden of the Stepstones, only leaving it to assume the office of master of ships in King Galladon's small council. The title was then bestowed to his eldest son, Aeron, by Lord Baratheon.
Castellan of Estermont, Warden of the Stepstones
25 • 177cm • 63kg
Personality
He likes turtles.
Appearance
Background
Second Son
20 • 180cm • 66kg
Personality
He likes turtles.
Appearance
Background
Young Lady
22 • 170cm • 56kg
Personality
She likes turtles.
Appearance
Background
Household and Allies
Few things to finish but mostly done :D
The power structure of the Tyrells is essentially a shared power centre between Cassana and Quentin. Quentin is the traditional centre of power of the Reach and has a tremendous amount of influence there from his long tenure as warden of the south. However, as Hand Of the King and now being based in Kings-Landing Quentin’s political powerbase has moved from the Reach and Cassana has become a matriarch and political strategist from within the walls of High-Garden in classical Tyrell fashion.
House Tyrell
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Leadership
The power structure of the Tyrells is essentially a shared power centre between Cassana and Quentin. Quentin is the traditional centre of power of the Reach and has a tremendous amount of influence there from his long tenure as warden of the south. However, as Hand Of the King and now being based in Kings-Landing Quentin’s political powerbase has moved from the Reach and Cassana has become a matriarch and political strategist from within the walls of High-Garden in classical Tyrell fashion.
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Family
Name: Quentin Tyrell
Age: 65
Titles:
Hand of the king
Lord of Highgarden
Defender of the Marches
High Marshal of the Reach
Warden of the South
Lord Paramount of the Mander
Appearance:
History:
Often referred to as the “Oak tree of the High-Garden” Quentin Tyrell lacks the foolish flowery personality, a trait many of the Tyrell men possess. Quentin Tyrell’s father, Willas Tyrell was committed to his work as warden of the south and had kept the reach in relatively the same condition his father, Mace Tyrell had been known for before him.
Quentin started his lordship quite young, Willas having only one son late in his life meant that Quentin controlled an extreme amount of unquestioned power at a young age. He used this power and the ambition of youth to build roads, improve farms, fortifying the lords and towns by selling food to people all throughout Westeros.
Quentin’s competency in management and a political marriage between himself and the King’s sister, Cassana skyrocketed Quentin to a position of power unseen by a Tyrell since during the time of Robert’s Rebellion.
Quentin was put on the small council as the master of coin at just 32 years and with careful accounting and a few tactical privateer raids, the young lord was able to pull Westeros out of a large portion of their debt with the iron bank and use the coin from the long summer and political stability amassed in the king's treasury to improve conditions in king's landing and the other major cities. After several years in the courts of the red-keep and the birth of his first daughter Mary. Quentin and his family returned to High-garden and the Tyrell’s for a while focused on their responsibilities as wardens of the south.
In this time Quentin would have his first son Leon, and the love Cassana felt for this child created a loyalty to the Tyrells that transcended the politics of the marriage itself. Through the help of Cassana Quentin would come to be known as a kind of ‘gardener of the reach’, tending to his land through a close examination of the noble houses, nurturing the effective families loyal to the Tyrells’, and ‘pruning’ the noble families that had become complacent or ambitious in their duties and position.
Through his continued service of the crown and the long summer’s continued blessing of the reach, the warden of the South became the hand of the king in 360AC after Kings Ores previous hand had died of natural causes.
A contentious choice by much of the King’s small Council at the time Ores appreciated Quentin’s tendency to nurture and maintain as opposed to the more ambitious and selfish personalities that dominated the courts of kings landing. Ores and Quentin quickly went to work trying to apply his strategy of tenderness, stability and growth that had kept the Reach so peaceful to the entirety of Westeros and in a lot of ways Westeros prospered.
Quentin’s running of a kingdom could be compared to a custodian of a large grounds, with an organised precision and an almost ceaseless stamina.
When Orys died, Quentin was tasked with helping the new king Galladon. More a boy than a king, Quentin gained even more responsibility in running the kingdom, but his hands were experienced now, and it seemed that this summer could last his entire life.
Then the king decided to go to war. Quentin begged the king not to invade Essos and join the coalition. To meet with New Valyria and broker peace so that blood would not be spilt in Westeros.
Galladon however, saw the Targaryan threat as too great. And when the king orders the hand obeys.
Age: 65
Titles:
Hand of the king
Lord of Highgarden
Defender of the Marches
High Marshal of the Reach
Warden of the South
Lord Paramount of the Mander
Appearance:
History:
Often referred to as the “Oak tree of the High-Garden” Quentin Tyrell lacks the foolish flowery personality, a trait many of the Tyrell men possess. Quentin Tyrell’s father, Willas Tyrell was committed to his work as warden of the south and had kept the reach in relatively the same condition his father, Mace Tyrell had been known for before him.
Quentin started his lordship quite young, Willas having only one son late in his life meant that Quentin controlled an extreme amount of unquestioned power at a young age. He used this power and the ambition of youth to build roads, improve farms, fortifying the lords and towns by selling food to people all throughout Westeros.
Quentin’s competency in management and a political marriage between himself and the King’s sister, Cassana skyrocketed Quentin to a position of power unseen by a Tyrell since during the time of Robert’s Rebellion.
Quentin was put on the small council as the master of coin at just 32 years and with careful accounting and a few tactical privateer raids, the young lord was able to pull Westeros out of a large portion of their debt with the iron bank and use the coin from the long summer and political stability amassed in the king's treasury to improve conditions in king's landing and the other major cities. After several years in the courts of the red-keep and the birth of his first daughter Mary. Quentin and his family returned to High-garden and the Tyrell’s for a while focused on their responsibilities as wardens of the south.
In this time Quentin would have his first son Leon, and the love Cassana felt for this child created a loyalty to the Tyrells that transcended the politics of the marriage itself. Through the help of Cassana Quentin would come to be known as a kind of ‘gardener of the reach’, tending to his land through a close examination of the noble houses, nurturing the effective families loyal to the Tyrells’, and ‘pruning’ the noble families that had become complacent or ambitious in their duties and position.
Through his continued service of the crown and the long summer’s continued blessing of the reach, the warden of the South became the hand of the king in 360AC after Kings Ores previous hand had died of natural causes.
A contentious choice by much of the King’s small Council at the time Ores appreciated Quentin’s tendency to nurture and maintain as opposed to the more ambitious and selfish personalities that dominated the courts of kings landing. Ores and Quentin quickly went to work trying to apply his strategy of tenderness, stability and growth that had kept the Reach so peaceful to the entirety of Westeros and in a lot of ways Westeros prospered.
Quentin’s running of a kingdom could be compared to a custodian of a large grounds, with an organised precision and an almost ceaseless stamina.
When Orys died, Quentin was tasked with helping the new king Galladon. More a boy than a king, Quentin gained even more responsibility in running the kingdom, but his hands were experienced now, and it seemed that this summer could last his entire life.
Then the king decided to go to war. Quentin begged the king not to invade Essos and join the coalition. To meet with New Valyria and broker peace so that blood would not be spilt in Westeros.
Galladon however, saw the Targaryan threat as too great. And when the king orders the hand obeys.
Cassana Tyrell
Title:
Matriarch of High Garden
Wife of Lord Tyrell
Age: 55
Appearance:
History:
Born the a second Daughter to Joffrey and Sansa Baratheon, Cassana’s early life would be somewhat of a beautiful dream. But Cassana grew up to resent the cruelness of her father and the lies and deceit of Kings Landing. At 23 years she was married off to Quentin Tyrell to re-secure the relationship between the Tyrells and the Baratheon’s once it was realised that Quentin possessed a lot more political tenacity and strategic thinking then his soft-hearted father Willas. She was depressed at her use as a political pawn but was at least glad the period of courting was over in her life. And this was the type of attitude Cassana was known for, the manners and etiquette to suit only a princess of the Iron throne and a world view as bleak as a soldier veteran to half a dozen wars.
At this point Quentin was still the master of coin and she was still trapped in the confines of her father’s and eventually brothers court. Even the birth of her first child, Mary Tyrell would not even pull her from the melancholy she was now famous for. Like most Tyrell men, Quentin had an uncommon respect for the gentler sex. Realizing that a lot of her mood stemmed from the animosity she held towards the Baratheon’s of Kings Landing and the type of people that frequently inhabited the courts of the Red Keep, Quentin took his wife and young daughter back to Highgarden.
Like the flowers the keep is known for, Cassana blossomed beautifully there. Gaining for the first time in her life the autonomy she had desperately needed and a more genuine form of respected she had desperately craved for back in king’s landing. Happiness had finally come to the women, but her pragmatism remained. Her skills in a courtly setting allowed her to quickly gain a strong foothold in the Reach, and her relation to the Martells through the Baratheon of King’s landing made her particularly useful in handling border matters with the Dornish.
At a certain point, after she had proved herself a capable matriarch of High Garden, the gods blessed her with her first son Leon. Leon was all she could ever hope for a child and through him she became loyal to the Tyrell’s absolutely. Which would prove to be quite the necessity a decade later as Quentin, requested by the king, accepted the role of hand to King Orys Baratheon.
Cassana stayed in High Garden to watch over the Reach for her husband, who had worked so hard to ensure the people he wardened over prospered. Quentin left for King’s Landing with Mary, leaving her and his young son to rule over The Reach in his absence.
Title:
Matriarch of High Garden
Wife of Lord Tyrell
Age: 55
Appearance:
History:
Born the a second Daughter to Joffrey and Sansa Baratheon, Cassana’s early life would be somewhat of a beautiful dream. But Cassana grew up to resent the cruelness of her father and the lies and deceit of Kings Landing. At 23 years she was married off to Quentin Tyrell to re-secure the relationship between the Tyrells and the Baratheon’s once it was realised that Quentin possessed a lot more political tenacity and strategic thinking then his soft-hearted father Willas. She was depressed at her use as a political pawn but was at least glad the period of courting was over in her life. And this was the type of attitude Cassana was known for, the manners and etiquette to suit only a princess of the Iron throne and a world view as bleak as a soldier veteran to half a dozen wars.
At this point Quentin was still the master of coin and she was still trapped in the confines of her father’s and eventually brothers court. Even the birth of her first child, Mary Tyrell would not even pull her from the melancholy she was now famous for. Like most Tyrell men, Quentin had an uncommon respect for the gentler sex. Realizing that a lot of her mood stemmed from the animosity she held towards the Baratheon’s of Kings Landing and the type of people that frequently inhabited the courts of the Red Keep, Quentin took his wife and young daughter back to Highgarden.
Like the flowers the keep is known for, Cassana blossomed beautifully there. Gaining for the first time in her life the autonomy she had desperately needed and a more genuine form of respected she had desperately craved for back in king’s landing. Happiness had finally come to the women, but her pragmatism remained. Her skills in a courtly setting allowed her to quickly gain a strong foothold in the Reach, and her relation to the Martells through the Baratheon of King’s landing made her particularly useful in handling border matters with the Dornish.
At a certain point, after she had proved herself a capable matriarch of High Garden, the gods blessed her with her first son Leon. Leon was all she could ever hope for a child and through him she became loyal to the Tyrell’s absolutely. Which would prove to be quite the necessity a decade later as Quentin, requested by the king, accepted the role of hand to King Orys Baratheon.
Cassana stayed in High Garden to watch over the Reach for her husband, who had worked so hard to ensure the people he wardened over prospered. Quentin left for King’s Landing with Mary, leaving her and his young son to rule over The Reach in his absence.
Leon Tyrell
Title:
Heir to High-garden
Age: 20
Appearance:
History:
Born during a beautiful flower blooming within the walls High Garden. The birth of Leon Tyrell, heir to the High Marshally of the Reach was celebrated all over the South. With such a weak Baratheon bloodline at this point the blood of Garth the Gardener created a classic garden prince.
Attractive, kind, charismatic Leon became a favourite of the court by the age of 12 where he was taken as a page by Ser Alec Fossoway, a notable knight of Highgarden and the wider Reach. Leon’s time as a child was split between two powerful and at times conflicting personalities. The cunning melancholy of Cassana, which shows in tendency to manipulate through charm and vanity and the noble code of chivalry upheld by Fossooway.
As per fit a family whoms wealth is vaster than all save for a family who have literally been rumoured to shit gold, Leon’s pageship was more a tutorship in the finer arts of Westeros and other activities befitting a future Warden of the South. As a Squire he excelled in swordsmanship and could ride quite proficiently, but he lacked the subtlety to hunt well, and his lack of patience could hinder his archery to an almost laughable degree.
The philosophical ideas associated with knighthood such as humility, generosity, and compassion were undermined by the cynicism and pragmatic outlook of his mother.
Leon became a ser at 16 just a year after Loras Tyrell one of the youngest ever squires to prove his worth in the eyes of the seven. Thus with his ego further inflated Leon fashioned himself as the ‘knight of flowers’ to his people and the nobility of the Reach and beyond. Competing in the most recent King’s coronation tourney in a suit detailed with rose and vine iconography. However, after competing, and performing relatively well, the knight of flowers failed to take home any real glory for the Tyrells. This bruised Leon in a way that can be seen in the present day, he doesn’t just lust for power or fame like most Westeros nobles Leon has a desire to grow his prestige, almost obsessively…
In a decision that divided the rest of the family Leon gathered a group of knights from across The Reach to join the crusade to Essos. They dubbed themselves ‘The Order of the Garden’ and attached 2 additional ships to the expeditionary force, sails with Galladon’s Crest and 7 white flowers surrounding and a single red flower directly above the central crest sewn onto the masts of their ships.
Title:
Heir to High-garden
Age: 20
Appearance:
History:
Born during a beautiful flower blooming within the walls High Garden. The birth of Leon Tyrell, heir to the High Marshally of the Reach was celebrated all over the South. With such a weak Baratheon bloodline at this point the blood of Garth the Gardener created a classic garden prince.
Attractive, kind, charismatic Leon became a favourite of the court by the age of 12 where he was taken as a page by Ser Alec Fossoway, a notable knight of Highgarden and the wider Reach. Leon’s time as a child was split between two powerful and at times conflicting personalities. The cunning melancholy of Cassana, which shows in tendency to manipulate through charm and vanity and the noble code of chivalry upheld by Fossooway.
As per fit a family whoms wealth is vaster than all save for a family who have literally been rumoured to shit gold, Leon’s pageship was more a tutorship in the finer arts of Westeros and other activities befitting a future Warden of the South. As a Squire he excelled in swordsmanship and could ride quite proficiently, but he lacked the subtlety to hunt well, and his lack of patience could hinder his archery to an almost laughable degree.
The philosophical ideas associated with knighthood such as humility, generosity, and compassion were undermined by the cynicism and pragmatic outlook of his mother.
Leon became a ser at 16 just a year after Loras Tyrell one of the youngest ever squires to prove his worth in the eyes of the seven. Thus with his ego further inflated Leon fashioned himself as the ‘knight of flowers’ to his people and the nobility of the Reach and beyond. Competing in the most recent King’s coronation tourney in a suit detailed with rose and vine iconography. However, after competing, and performing relatively well, the knight of flowers failed to take home any real glory for the Tyrells. This bruised Leon in a way that can be seen in the present day, he doesn’t just lust for power or fame like most Westeros nobles Leon has a desire to grow his prestige, almost obsessively…
In a decision that divided the rest of the family Leon gathered a group of knights from across The Reach to join the crusade to Essos. They dubbed themselves ‘The Order of the Garden’ and attached 2 additional ships to the expeditionary force, sails with Galladon’s Crest and 7 white flowers surrounding and a single red flower directly above the central crest sewn onto the masts of their ships.
Mary Tyrell
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Age: 28
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