House Baratheon of the Stormlands
Though a significant house among Westeros, House Baratheon was once one of foreign origins. The family tree can trace its ancestry to the legitimized bastard brother of Aegon I, Orys Baratheon and the daughter of the last Storm King, Argilac the Arrogant. Thus it is a known fact that the Baratheons have distant ties with ruling Targaryens, whereas the Targaryens kept their Valyrian features, future Baratheons after Orys inherited darker hair and features of the native Stormlanders. House Baratheon rules over the Stormlands, a rugged terrain where hardy people, like the Valemen and Northerners, live and thrive. Since the days of Aegon I to the present rule of Daeron II, the Stormlands served as one of the territories that was a first line defense against the Martell and the Dorne. Now with the recent marriages and intrigues since Baelor the Blessed, the Dornish Marches remain a quiet frontier for now.
The Baratheons rule from the ancient fortress-city of Storm's End, one of the strongest castles in all of Westeros. It is believed to have been built by the first Storm King, Durran, with the help of an ancient race called 'the Children of the Forest,' which predates the First Men by thousands of years. Nonetheless, whether the rumors were true or not, the Storm Kings created a formidable castle out of Storm's End. It serves as the seat of power for the Baratheons since its founding under Orys Baratheon.
Meldred 'the Kingmaker' Baratheon, Lord of Storm's End
Age: 45
Titles: Lord Paramount of the Stormlands and Lord of Storm's End
Marital Status: Married to Ravella of House Dondarrion and daughter of Old Lord Dondarrion
Children: Galladon 'the Young Stag' Baratheon (born 178 AL), Orys 'of the Storm' Baratheon (born 182 AL), Gwyneth 'the Little Doe' Baratheon (born 182 AL), Lyessa 'the Little Fawn' Baratheon (born 185 AL) and Urragon Baratheon (Born 187 AL)
Traits (14 points): +4 duel, +3 field battle rolls, +3 survival, +2 escape and Tier 2 income (+5% earned)
Meldred Baratheon is the third son of the late Lord of the Storm's End, Godric Baratheon, whose life saw the turbulent and corrupt reign of Aegon IV 'the Unworthy.' By the time Godric died, his eldest sons had already departed the living world, thus leaving Meldred to rule Storm's End and the whole of the Stormlands. The Baratheon is grateful that his father died after Aegon IV, allowing him to rule without such a cruel and corrupt King gripping the land. Despite being the third in line to succeed, Godric still gave attention to his son, granting him a proper education typical for any high Westerosi noblemen. Meldred excelled in swordsmanship as well as warfare and administration. His elder brothers, similar in their taste for warfare, lacked the charisma and steady grip that Meldred inherited from his father. In a ways, the Stormlands were blessed to have Meldred live longer than his brothers and thus succeed his father. However, Meldred does his share his father's appetite for wine as well as inheriting a quick temper. Some of his actions, in order to keep his firm grip upon the land, have sometimes yielded a cruel look upon the Baratheon Lord.
While Meldred hoped for a peaceful life in the reign of Daeron II, he began to sense tensions among the Targaryens and the Great Bastards of Aegon IV. In a gesture unlike ever before, Aegon IV legitimized all his bastards. Daeron inherited the throne, but his half-brothers still roamed freely with a legitimate claim to the throne. The Baratheon Lord takes a dislike towards the Dornish bride that the King has wedded, who he sees as his natural rival in the South, as well as the foreign influences brought to the court in King's Landing. It is still undetermined where Meldred's loyalties lie; though he has shown great amounts of it towards Daeron II. However, with the tensions between King and vassal as well as among the family, Meldred wishes to see how the drama unfolds and then determine the Stormlands path.
Galladon 'the Young Stag' Baratheon
Age: 27
Titles: Heir to Storm's End, Lord of Galemonth and the Stag Knight
Marital Status: Married to Lady Swann
Children: Arianne Baratheon (born 203 AL, 3 years old), Alysanne Baratheon (born 205 AL, 2 year old) and Lyonel Baratheon (born 207 AL)
Traits (8 points): +4 duel (+2 from full set of armor), +2 survival, +2 escape, +2 jouster
Galladon Baratheon, later dubbed 'the Young Stag' and elevated as the 'Stag Knight of the Stormlands,' is the firstborn son of Meldred Baratheon and his wife, Lady Ravella of House Dondarrion. Galladon was born with bright blue eyes, the brightest eyes ever seen in the Stormlands. The Maester who witnessed the birthing of this son believed that Galladon was to become a knight of pure intentions and noble virtues; one whose blade will shrine the brightest. The young man has proven such a prediction; like his father, Galladon excelled with swordsmanship and earned the title 'the Stag Knight' by his tutor and the Lords of the land. Later, the heir was named Lord of Galemonth, granting him his own noble title and an income that he could use. Galladon even crafts his own weapons, having learned how to use a smithy by Storm's End own master blacksmith. While the young man hates administration and finances, sighting he was never good at it, Galladon enjoys the thrill of hunting, tournaments and duels.
Orys 'of the Storm' Baratheon
Age: 23
Titles: The Storm Knight
Marital Status: N/A
Children: N/A
Traits (6 points): +2 survival, +2 duel, +2 escape
Orys Baratheon is the second son of Lord Baratheon and his wife, Lady Ravella and the twin brother of 'the Little Doe,' Gwyneth Baratheon. Orys takes more towards his mother in appearance while completely opposite of his elder brother Galladon and Meldred, his father. Orys enjoys reading and writing poetry by candlelight; though has been forced to learn the art of using a sword and shield despite his disagreements with it. Despite his lacking in martial ability, Orys was granted the status 'The Storm Knight' in order to elevate his importance among the Baratheons and the Lords of the Stormlands. The young Baratheon enjoys the company of his reckless and rash brother, Galladon, despite their polar opposites. Some Lords have stated "Look to Galladon for the Warrior and look to Orys for the Crone," signifying Galladon as the true knight while his younger brother holds the wisdom. Currently Orys is being trained by Galladon to understand blades and shields despite his great disinterest in swordsmanship.
Aux. Characters
Lady Ravella of House Dondarrion, Age: 39
Gwyneth 'the Little Doe' Baratheon (born 182 AL), Age: 23
Lyessa 'the Little Fawn' Baratheon (born 185 AL), Age: 19
Urragon Baratheon (Born 190 AL), Age: 15 |
Storm's End, Seat of House Baratheon
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