Gregor Forrester

—Gregor's last words to Gared Tuttle.

Lord Gregor Forrester was the head of House Forrester. He was married to Elissa Branfield and had six children; Rodrik, Asher, Mira, Talia, Ethan, and Ryon, as well as two bastards - Josera and Elsera.

## Character

As a youth, Gregor Forrester famously arm-wrestled After his father died at the Trident, Gregor ascended to the lordship, marrying Lady Elissa Branfield at the behest of King Robert. She bore him six healthy children; though Gregor was forced to send his second son, Asher, into exile. Gregor privately named that event his life's only true regret.

### History

Gregor was born in the year 247 AL to Thorren Forrester and his second wife, Dacey Wicke. He was the third child but first son of Thorren, and was followed by his younger brother Gorden. In his youth, Gregor was much closer to his mother due to his father's abusive nature, but this did not mean he could not fight. Gregor famously arm-wrestled Galbert Glover for the privilege of becoming the man's squire. Glover later joked that it was the luckiest defeat of his life, for Gregor was a talented warrior.

When Gregor returned home from Deepwood Motte one of his half-sisters, Genna, had been wed to Lord Pyne and the other, Catrin, had been sent into exile. Gregor constantly attempted to counsel his father after his return - now he was a man grown, his father was more lenient with him. During this time, Gregor successfully ended a betrothal between his younger brother and Erena Pike, the latter of whom begged his intervention - but this would later result in her marrying Ludd Whitehill instead.

Gregor would later be charged with scouting the Wolfswood for a rumoured group of Wildlings who had somehow got past the Wall and during this time he met Thermund (who would later become his Lord's Sentinel). During the expedition he captured Yrelsa and her group but did not slay them. Instead he and Yrelsa had a brief romance resulting the birth of Elsera and Josera Snow. Gregor sent Yrelsa and the bastards to the North Grove to meet up with his Great Uncle Eyron using the map given to him by said uncle.

Little is known of Gregor's time between then and his father's death, but his relationship with Gorden worsened resulting in the latter's self-exile, and Gregor may have visited the North Grove since and drew out a new map.

## Telltale's Game of Thrones

### "Iron From Ice"

Gregor is first seen in the camp of the Forresters at the Twins, Stronghold of House Frey. He is celebrating with his men over the won battles. He also announces that House Forrester has been given the great honor to ride as the vanguard of Robb Stark in the planned battle for Casterly Rock.

Gregor tells Gared Tuttle, who has been a squire of his for a long time, that he is promoted and will ride beside his eldest son Rodrik in the upcoming battle. He also asks Gared to keep an eye out for Rodrik.

When the troops of the King of the North are riled up by the Frey soldiers, the Red Wedding breaks loose. Gregor is severly wounded multiple times. He attempts to flee with Gared, but cannot move anymore. He trusts Gared to bring the great sword of House Forrester back to Ironrath, and also asks Gared to tell a mysterious message to his Uncle Duncan Tuttle, and only him. The message is 'the North Grove can never be lost'. He urges Gared to flee and is shortly after slain on sight by Frey soldiers.

## Season Two AU

### Ever Higher

Rodrik sees a thirteen year old Gregor during a vision of Ironrath in the past. Gregor complains about not being able to make peace with the Whitehills. Gregor recognises his great uncle Eyron Forrester, who has returned from the Wall. Elsera says she knew Eyron himself when he was old and blind, but before Rodrik can ask how she tells him to listen. Eyron says he has something secret for Gregor, and that he must promise not to tell anyone. Gregor gives his word, and Eyron passes him a map to the North Grove. He tells the boy that he has been there and discovered that it was the home of their ancestors as well as a place of power and magic. He announces he will desert the Night's Watch to protect it, but he will need help once Gregor is Lord. Gregor is not sure why it needs protecting, but Eyron asks if he does not believe the magic side of things he should at least help protect the birthplace of House Forrester. Gregor promises to help, and Eyron says he is a better man than his father before promptly disappearing.

Thorren Forrester enters the courtyard with two companions, demanding his son. Gregor asks what his father is after, but Thorren brushes him off and gestures to another boy, who Elsera reveals is Gregor's brother. Thorren orders the younger boy (Gorden Forrester) inside to be trained by the current master-at-arms, Ser Eldrid. Thorren criticises Gregor for leading Gorden astray and tempting him to become a coward. When Gregor protests, Thorren smacks him across the jaw, shocking Rodrik. Thorren tells Gregor to get out of his sight, saying that the only reason he isn't at the Wall is because his mother is protecting him. Rodrik asks Elsera if Gregor will be alright, and Elsera alludes that he will be once his father is dead. An unknown girl comments on Gregor's bruise and Rodrik asks who she is, saying it's ridiculous how little he knows. Elsera tells him that Genna Forrester is one of the children from Thorren Forrester's first marriage. Genna says Gregor must have got on their father's nerves as he has been angry all day, and Gregor responds that he just wants his father to consider peace with the Whitehills. Genna says things will improve once their father dies and Gregor is lord, and Galbart Glover will toughen him up when he goes to squire for the Lord. She jokes about doing something that would really annoy their father, prompting a smile from Gregor.

Elsera tells Rodrik that he has seen all that he needs from Gregor's childhood. She says he now needs to see the proof that she and Josera are Rodrik's half siblings. Opening a door, Rodrik cries out in shock before slamming it shut. Elsera says they 'must not be finished' and Rodrik claims he will never unsee what he just witnessed. Rodrik says they're in a tavern he's been to before, and questions why his father would be doing what he's doing there, and Elsera says it is because Gregor is with *her*mother. Gregor is shown in a room with Yrelsa, Josera and Elsera's mother. When Yrelsa shows concern about having shared a bed with Gregor, the heir to House Forrester says not to worry as nothing will come of it.

#### 271 AL

Gregor is seen holding baby Josera Snow. Duncan Tuttle is also present, and asks if the children are his, to which Gregor bluntly says of course they are. Elsera points herself out, while Yrelsa asks what to do with the children. Gregor takes a moment to himself, musing over his great-uncle Eyron's words from eleven years prior, then tells Yrelsa to go to the North Grove and meet Eyron there, promising he will visit as soon as he can.

## Portraits

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## Appearances

* Gregor appears in "Clear as Snow" during a vision sequence, and "Blood of the Lamb" as a hallucination.