Andaren Blackmont

**Ser Andaren Blackmont** is the second-born son of Lord Janos Blackmont and Lady Allana Santagar, and is the current Regent of Blackmont for his nephew, Lysander, after the death of his brother, Lucius, early into 98.

## Appearance and Character

Andaren is a well cut, handsome Dornishman, with a light to medium skin tone, a head of curly, dirty blonde hair, and brown eyes. He keeps a rather athletic build, always keeping a disciplined watch on his own health. His wardrobe is usually rather simple, consisting of leather tunics and cottons.

As for the man himself, Andaren is a rather easy-going, humble, and charming person. He constantly carries himself with a sense of honor and chivalry, and is quick to make friends thanks to his likable nature, while even quicker to take lovers. His mind is sharp, and disciplned when need arises, and despite being a knight, Andaren is much more known for skills with his tongue than skills with his sword, and is an apt diplomat.

## History

### Childhood

Andaren was born as the second son to Janos Blackmont, the Lord of Blackmont, and his wife, Lady Allana Santagar. One of three children, Andaren got along rather easily with Lucius and Malora both, though Lucius' pride would begin to rub off on Andaren by the time he reached the age of ten and one, and the two would find themselves getting into quite the trouble often. Displeased with this, Lord Janos would see to his son himself, whereas Andaren was sent to be warded at Yronwood as a squire.

His years at Yronwood serving as a squire would be tough, laborious, and tiring, but he later looked upon them fondly, seeing as they played a big part in shaping him into the man he was today. The man he squired under, while not a Yronwood himself, was an esteemed knight in the service of the House, and though incredibly strict, became something of a father figure to Andaren, especially after his own father's passing in 92.

Visits between Andaren and the rest of his family would be few and far in between, but he relished every opportunity he got. Each visit, he would realize how much more prideful his brother got by the day, and how much they had both changed since their early childhood, for better or worse.

### Lovers and Brothers Lost

In late 95, while still at Yronwood, Andaren began a relationship with a certain Gwyn Yronwood, a maiden as beautiful as she was graceful. This affair would go on for two moons until news had reached him that Gwyn was to be betrothed to his own brother, Lucius. Though originally outraged to hear of such a matter, he calmed down quickly, and painfully ended the relationship between himself and Gwyn before the wedding took place, not wanting to cuckold his own brother.

Now with his one "distraction" gone, Andaren was allowed to focus on his training more, and by 97 AC, he had earned his own knighthood. Now able to truly explore what he wished too, he would spend a few moons travelling with his uncle, Benedar, aboard his ship, seeing much of the Free Cities and Western Essos before returning back home to Blackmont, once and for all.

### Homecoming

Andaren's return home was anything but pleasant. The entire affair involving himself and Gwyn, though not fresh anymore, was still a scar that plagued his mind, but for the benefit of all, he continued to push it aside. Yet, this did not stop Andaren and Gwyn's friendship from continuing, and it did not take long for Andaren to realize how unhappy his former lover was with her marriage.

During a series of nights that would haunt him in 98, Gwyn appeared in his chambers late, and two ended up making love. This continued for a week, the two getting away whenever they could, up until Lucius was discovered hanging from his bedroom's windows. A note on the lord's desk gave no clarity to his suicide, but it named Andaren the Regent of Blackmont until his son Lysander came of age, and thus, he became Lord Regent. Whether Lucius had known of the affair or not, Andaren would blame himself.

He allowed Gwyn to stay at Blackmont and continue to look over her kid, giving her the same conditions she enjoyed when Lucius was still alive. Yet, the guilt of Lucius' suicide weighed heavily on his mind, and he decisively limited his interactions with her when he could, keeping them brief and curt.

In the few moons since he began his regency, Andaren has tried to look forward to the future, and rid himself of the yoke of his brother's death, though he finds himself failing in that last regard.