Androw Farman

## Lord of Faircastle

The Western version of the famed Velaryon lord Corlys the “Seasnake” and almost as well travelled, **Lord Androw Farman** is among the foremost sailors on mainland Westeros. Under his leadership, house Farman has built a minor trade empire that has stretched to Essos, with Androws own ships travelling to YI-Ti, Asshai and (allegedly) Valyria too. Having made a name for himself during the siege at Pentos, Androw now travels to Kingslanding to protect-and advance-his families interests.

## Appearance

A face well used to smiling, Androw is handsome in a rugged, almost barbaric kind of way. Unlike his Lannister cousins, Androw maintain stubble, in an attempt at a beard, and keeps his dark hair long, albeit hidden under headwear. His face is also red and sore from years of sailing into high winds, and faint scars cover his left cheek.

## History

**388 AC:** Born the second son on on a ship near Fair isle to Lord Tommen Farman and his wife Darlessa lannister, of lannisport, on their way back home.

**395-398 AC:** An unruly squire, often runs away from his studies. In despair, his parents consider sending him away to be a maester, noting the boys talents with a quill. Androw has bigger dreams however..

**398 AC:** Attempts to stow away on a trading ship. His father is furious, but his mother (a merchant in her own right) sees the young boy's love of the sea, and inducts him gradually into the family’s business.

**303 AC:** Goes on his first (of many) major voyages to Essos, this time as a second to his uncle Tywald Farman on a trip to lorath to Braavos to try and get an extension of the families debts to the Iron bank. En route they battle pirates who (with Tyroshi and Myrtish backing) have retaken the StepStones. Though the family (like all other Westerosi families) fails to get an extension on the debt, the trip instills further Androws skills as a sailor

**304 AC:** Captains his own ship, *The lucky cat*. On his second major voyage to Essos, Androw recognises that trading relations with many Essosi cities had been lost due to the plague of 373 and the resulting Trade embargo. He thus sails to Essos to ry and repair them, no little avail due to Braavosi pressure.

**305 AC:** Following the royal decree on piracy and taking ransoms, Androw (from the basilisk isles,) terrorises Tyroshi and Myrish merchant vessels, amassing a dark reputation as a Pirate.

**306-308 AC:** The “great voyage.” Seeking to open up trade directly with Yi-Ti to avoid the Essosi blockade, Androw and three of his families warships-*The lucky cat, The Merling* and *Northern Star* travel to Slavers bay, Yi-Ti and Asshai. Though they fail to negotiate new treaties, he does become rich by gaining rare spices, silks and “magic” stones.

**309 AC:** Expecting a heroes welcome, Androw and his ships are instead drafted into the royal fleet assembling in Blackwater bay for an invasion of Essos. Publicly noting that a war with Braavos and the free cities is futile, Androw is ignored.

**310 AC:** His father commanding the westerlander fleet at the second capture of Pentos, Androw witnesses his father and older brother killed in the Braavosi ambush. Androw takes command, successfully saving at least part of the westerosi fleet through his skillful maneuvering.

**311 AC:** Again proves his bravery in the siege of Pentos by Braavosi forces

**313 AC:** One of the naval commanders at the successful battle of Penos bay

**314 AC:** To Androws frustration, the war is lost despite his victories in Pentos. Forced to sail home with his Lannister cousins

**315-316 AC:** Finally takes possession of his lordship, leaderless for five years. Faircastle’s port is enlarged, whilst Farman ships now use the peace to try and trade in Essos.

**317 AC:** Rides to KL to try and persuade the King to restore good relations with Braavos and boost trade.

## Possessions

### Weapons

* A silver sword with elaborate carvings, allegedly taken from the ruins of Valyria itself (much to Androws annoyance, not a Valyrian steel one.) His primary weapon
* A goldenheart Bow; a gift from a merchant from the Summer isles.

### Other

* A striped skin from a “zorse” allegedly ridden by the Jogos Nhai, a gift from a Yi-Ti princess.

## Connections

* Ser Tybolt Lannister: His first cousin via Tybolts Farman mother, and a close friend.

## Rumours

* Alleged to have sailed through the Smoking sea to visit Valyria, surviving only be tying himself to the mast.
* Alleged to have become the lover of the Lengii god empress, only to narrowly escape being a sacrifice to their gods. Stole a necklace as he escaped
* In addition to opening up trade routes, Androws voyage was allegedly an attempt to negotiate peace with certain factions in Essos, with Androw stopping in Volentis just before war broke out. It is not known what was said.

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