Lucas Hightower

Voice of Oldtown

Defender of the Citadel

Beacon of the South

The White Rose

Lucas Hightower is current Lord of the Hightower, Lord of the Port, Voice of Oldtown, Defender of the Citadel and Beacon of the South. He's the eldest son of the late Lord Lyonel Hightower, assuming Lordship in 93 AC after his father's passing in the Rosegold Rebellion. A cagey man who knows what mask to wear at the right time, Lucas iss inflexible in his sense of propriety and justice, both of which he tries to legislate. He's a known supporter of his uncle Ser Lucien Hightower and his wife, Alysanne Tyrell.

## Appearance

Lucas is fairly tall, at 6'1, and blue eyes and fair skin. His hair is dark blond, kept cut short. He has a rather handsome face, with a strong jaw, stright nose and piercing eyes. Lucas is strong and athletic, but he is far from a good fighter, as he doesn't do well with the blade.

## Personality and Character

A cultured man who has written many books himself, and often visits the Citadel to study the many works found there with the maesters. Lucas is very diplomatic, always trying to find a common ground solution to conflict rather than fighting first hand. He's not shy of using violence, however, to achieve his goals, as he's very pragmatic and a natural strategist, trying always to be one step ahead of his enemies.

He's a incredibly disciplined, smart, ambitious, traditionalist and coldly calculating man who seeks what he thinks of as his family's birthright: a place under the sun. He thinks himself a better man than any of his reachmen peers. He has as a select number of close acquaintances that he completely trusts, a sort of carefulness and uncertainty in selecting friendships with individuals.

## **Background**

### Early Life

In the year 73 AC, Lucas Hightower was born as the first child of Lord Lyonel Hightower and his wife. A brilliant young lad, Lucas always excelled in his studies and was very much a bookworm during his childhood and adolescence.

Believing that it was his duty to continue the legacy of House Hightower, Lucas did his best as a child to absorb and retain as much knowledge as he could. When it came time to begin his martial training, however, he was never a good fighter, as his balance was horrible and his reflexes slow. After his little sister Leona was born, Lucas felt a strong desire to protect her and began to get more comfortable sparring and drilling, but never became a proper fitghter the likes of his uncle.

### Squiring

Years passed as young Lucas blossomed and continued to impress his parents while also maintaining a good relationship with his brother and sister. Looking up to his uncle Lucien Hightower, an accomplished knight and well-known figure, Lucas was thrilled to find out that he would serve Lucien as a squire. As an accomplished tourney knight, Lucien would ride across the Reach participating in the events Lords would hold and Lucas was fortunate enough to accompany him and assist him during these tournaments.

With Lucien’s guidance, Lucas would continue to grow into a fine young man, showing signs of being an excellent leader when given the chance. While at Highgarden one trip, Lucas would befriend young Arwyn Tyrell, a willful girl who convinced him to aid her in learning how to wield a sword, though he would do so hesitantly. Lucas would continue to aid Lucien and follow him wherever he went, always eager to learn from his uncle.

In 90 AC after entering a small tournament at Darkdell disguised as a mystery knight and winning, Lucien would knight Lucas for his bravery and accomplishment. As a newly made knight, Lucas returned home to the Hightower and Oldtown, determined to assist his father in ruling and learn how to effectively manage his future lands. Lord Lyonel would turn down numerous marriage proposals for Lucas, seeking a powerful union and feeling that his son deserved only the best.

During this time, Lucas would take great interest in one of his sisters companions, a girl named Zhoe Mullendore, and despite Zhoe having an arranged betrothal, the two would become quite close. Believing he could win her heart and force her Lord father to break the betrothal, Lucas quickly became infatuated with her and the two believed they were destined for one another.

### Rosegold Rebellion

In the year 93 AC the Rosegold Rebellion would begin and Lord Lyonel Hightower would take a sizable force from House Hightower and ride to aid his liege Gwayne Tyrell. Lucas was left behind at the Hightower, despite his pleas and complaints and quickly resigned himself to the fact he was going to do nothing during the war.

This fact would soon change dramatically when House Redwyne made their allegiance clear by blockading Oldtown with their massive fleet. Thrust into a position of leadership, Lucas quickly took command of the defense, showing excellent ability to lead those under him and a natural understanding of defense, repelling a few light attacks from the Redwynes.

While the attacks would never make any progress, the true damage was the effect the blockade had on Oldtown’s economy, laying the income of House Hightower low. While Alysanne Tyrell and the citizens prayed night and day for the siege to end, Lucas prowled the walls delivering orders. As food begun to get low and things started to seem dire, Lucas received word by raven that House Tyrell and House Lannister had surrendered to the Crown, and it was with great relief that Ser Lucas watched the Redwyne fleet sail away.

### After The War

With the gold income of the Hightower’s crippled, Lucas also received word that his father Lyonel had died during the war, setting the youth ablaze with anger. Filled with rage and frustration, Lucas was blinded and his first few moons as Lord Hightower were rough. Only through the support of his family was Lucas able to overcome his grief and perform his duties well.

To further add to his lamentation, his childhood loved one, Zhoe Mullendore was married off, fulfilling her betrothal and leaving Lucas sad and bitter about love. Not seeking any marriages for himself or his siblings, Lucas simply stopped caring in that area, telling Leo Hightower to marry as he wished. As for his sister Leona, Lucas was content to wait for a powerful, rich house to offer her a marriage.

In the years following the Rosegold Rebellion, Lucas remained diligent and active in the politics of the Reach, being an open supporter of Alysanne Tyrell and his uncle Lucien. He has also taken the time to ride in numerous tournaments, always able to put forth an excellent effort. Lucas still seeks to repair the damage done to his family and his city, eager to leave his mark on history.

## **Timeline**

73 AC - Lucas is born at the Hightower.

75 AC - Leo Hightower is born.

76 AC - Leona Hightower is born.

78 AC - Lucas attends the Wedding of Black and White.

84 AC - Lucas squires for his uncle Lucien in Oldtown, but frequents other castles such as Highgarden.

90 AC - Lucas is knighted by Lucien for winning a small tourney at Darkdell as a mystery knight.

93 AC - The Rosegold Rebllion begins against the Iron Throne. Lyonel Hightower dies during the war, leaving Lucas as lord and commander for the defense of Oldtown and the southern Reach.

94 AC - Zhoe Mullendore is married off, crushing Lucas.

98 AC - Balerion’s funeral and current year.

## **Family Tree**

### **Family Tree of the House Hightower**

* **Martyn Hightower, Lord of the Hightower - b. 32 AC - d. 76 AC**
* Lady Hightower
	+ **Lyonel Hightower, the late Lord of the Hightower, b. 54 AC - d. 93 AC**
	+ (m.) Lynesse Cuy, b. 54 AC - d. 97 AC
		- **Lucas Hightower, Lord of the Hightower - b. 73 AC**
		- Garmon Hightower, Heir to the Hightower - b. 75 AC
		- Leona Hightower - b. 76 AC
	+ Alerie Hightower - b. 56 AC
	+ Rickard Rowan, Lord of Goldengrove - b. 46 AC
		- Edmund Rowan, Heir to Goldengrove - b. 76 AC
		- *a hundred more children*
	+ Leyla Hightower - b. 60 AC
	+ Lorimar Dondarrion, Lord of Blackhaven- b. 60 AC
		- Emerick Dondarrion, Heir to Blackhaven - b. 78 AC
		- Beric Dondarrion - b. 84 AC
		- Davos Dondarrion - b. 80 AC
		- Jena Dondarrion - b. 82 AC
		- Alysanne Dondarrion - b. 82 AC
	+ Lucien Hightower - b. 63 AC
	+ (m.) Alysanne Tyrell - b. 62
		- Dorian Tyrell - Heir to Highgarden, b. 82 AC
		- Damon Tyrell - b. 84 AC
		- Danelle Tyrell - b. 89 AC
	+ Peremore Hightower, Castellan of the Hightower - b. 64 AC
	+ (m.) Bethany Costayne - b. 64 AC - d. 84 AC
		- Uthor Hightower - b. 82 AC
		- Beony Hightower - b. 83 AC
		- Alicent Hightower - b. 84 AC
	+ Gerold Hightower - b. 65 AC
	+ Rhea Merryweather - b. 65 AC
		- Urrigon Hightower - b. 82
		- Ceryse Hightower - b. 82 AC
		- Olenna Hightower - b. 84 AC

## **Meta**

Skills: Leadership(CHA), Warcraft(MAR), Siegecraft(MAR), Recovery(MAR), Stewardship(STA), Civil Engineering(STA)

Aptitude: Administrator(STA)