Orys Waynrite

Lord Orys Waynrite is the reigning head of House Waynrite. He was eldest son of Sir Ultan Waynrite, a secondborn son, and was far down the line of succession. Ultan and his cousin Lord Allister Waynrite were among those who died fighting for Pellinore Blackthorne against the Orc hordes of Bolzog. As Allister had no children, Orys was the sole male-line heir apparent to take his place. Orys was a friend to Giacomo Blackthorne and was present at that Lord's death; he also married his daughter Estelle to Dominic Blackthorne. Orys' wife Teressa Emmerett died delivering triplet sons. Of the three, Orys is only truly fond of the thirdborn Jaxon; of the elder two, he is disgusted by Daxter's deformities and frightened of Axl's cruelty. This has lead to some contention within the nobility as it is believed Orys will bypass succession laws to give the family to Jaxon upon his death. Orys is nearing his sixtieth year and is a small and unimposing man, having never earned a knighthood or shown skill at arms. He has smoothed-back grey hair that has thinned to a widow's peak at the hairline, and his weak chin is covered by a pointed grey goatee. He has an anxious disposition and is a known coward, but is greedy for power and constantly tries to get into his powerful son-in-law's good graces.