Tarner Hewett, Lord of Oakenshield

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 Tarner Hewett is the lord of Oakenshield, son of Talbert Hewett and Aliza née Hewett, and brother to Cynthea Hewett. A sickly and physically weak man, Tarner Hewett stands at about 5 feet with 9 inches, and weighs at around 160 lbs, making him a man lacking in physical stature. What Tarner lacks in physical strength, however, he makes up in wisdom, knowledge and sharp mind - proving himself rather effective when it comes to economics, which he excelled at with the aid of his Maester. Yet Tarner has also proven to be rather contrversial, with whispers abounding that the man whom rules Oakenshield might be a sword swallower, not to mention he’s used his mind more often the naught to evade his house’s duty to the Reach, which became rather evident in the Rosegold rebellion when he sent as few men as he possibly could to aid the Tyrell King. Nonetheless, Tarner is lord of Oakenshield and Shield Islands, and whatever the future of his house holds, it is he whom shall decide.

## Appereance and Character

Tarner Hewett is a man whom stands at about five foot and nine inches, with blond hair that seems to curl up into a stand, along with light brown eyes that came from his father’s side of the family. His face is slightly freckled, and overall can be seen most of the time with a serious, silent expression on his face - which is a reflection of how he carries himself among the nobility of the Reach. The man isn’t very selective on the clothing he wears, choosing to wear what he can find and will offer him most comfort to his sickly self - which usually ends up being a linen shirt under a tunic, which in turn is covered by a cloak he wears, followed along by trousers and black shoes. When it comes to the man’s character, most of the time Tarner is a quiet and observant man, whom does not command a major presence in the room he enters, but is quick to take note of details and is rather observant of the situation. Tarner Hewett isn’t particularly a loyal man, instead choosing to support what is best for his house at that moment rather then keep with what he views as old views on “honor” and “loyalty“. He puts his physically lacking nature to use, using it to mask himself in an aura of a “weak” man, where he can then best use his position of apparent weakness to take advantage of his enemies and allies alike. This doesn’t mean Tarner is incapable of loving or that sort, because Tarner can be a loving man - but he usually reserves any love or loyalty he may have for his family and closest of friends rather then hand it out to Just anyone. A good thing about Tarner is that he’s not easy to anger, and rarely shows his anger, most of the time that anger gets buried down, which he keeps to himself to deal with later on.

## History

Born in 75 AC, Tarner Hewett is one among two children born to Talbert Hewett and Aliza nee Hewett, having been born on Oakenshield, and specifically in Lord Hewett’s Castle. Within the first year of life, Tarner Hewett was nearly killed off by Maegor’s Breath and the Winter sickness it brought down upon the Kingdoms. It was only thanks to the actions of Maester Marin and Septa Adianna that he was able to survive his first year, yet the winter sickness of his first year would prove a detriment for the rest of his life, leaving him weaker to other sicknesses, and he personally ended up getting Measles and influenza twice in his life. Two years later, Tarner Hewett would be joined by Cynthea Hewett, his sister and only other sibling.

Tarner Hewett received the education of any heir and future lord, mainly from Maester Marin and his father since an early age. He proved to be especially brilliant in astronomy, a field which he studied and still holds dear to this day - his father further attempted to teach the child in arms, but Tarner proved rather unreceptive of the lessons, and after half a year, he gave into Tarner’s wishes and instead focused on teaching him more courtly skills.

Tarner’s childhood was not filled with much more aside from his daily lessons and playful times with his sister, at the age of 12, he did end up touring the Shield Islands. Visiting several among his future vassal lords to be, as well as venturing south to Oldtown - mainly at his father’s insistence that they visit the Starry Sept before he dies. This was around 89 AC, at the same time that his father was noted to have made his desire to venture into the sunset sea increasingly clear - if due to his curiosity and adventuring nature.

Just two years later in 91 AC, Lord Talbert would take two cogs and set off east, promising to return within a year but he never did. In his absence and subsequent vanishing, Tarner Hewett took his mantle as lord of Oakenshield and the Shield Islands - making a fateful decision in 93 AC to send as few men to aid King Tyrell as possible, being rather stubborn with his levies. In the end, Tarner Hewett did end up sending most of his levies to the mainland, but under the command of a cousin of his, as he himself refused to take an active part in the rebellion. Ever since the Rosegold Rebellion, Tarner Hewett has observed the mainland with caution - while working to strengthen his own lands in the case war should come to the Kingdom once more. Furthermore, at home, things aren’t peaceful either, for rumors abound that he has taken men as lovers - rumors which are untrue, as while Tarner does take a liking to men, he has no lovers - nonetheless, his home is filled with just as many whispers as the mainland, something he works terribly hard to curb.

## Family (immediate)

- Lord Talbert Hewett (B. 42 AC), Father of Tarner Hewett and Cynthea Hewett

- Aliza née Hewett (B. 45 AC) Mother to Tarner Hewett and Cynthea Hewett

- Cynthea Hewett (B. 77 AC) Sister of Tarner Hewett

## Household

- Master Marin (B. 21 AC), Maester of Oakenshield

- Septa Adianna (B. 68 AC), Septa of Lord Hewett’s Castle

- Payten Hewett (B. 63 AC), Castellan of Lord Hewett’s Castle

## Skills and Gifts

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