Renly Fossoway

Renly Fossoway is the firstborn son of Lord Ferris Fossoway and Cassandra Florent. He is the current Lord of Cider Hall after the disappearance, and supposed kidnapping of his father. He is 27, born 102 AC.

## **Appearance and Character**

Renly bears a striking resemblance to his father, with wavy brown hair and almond colored eyes. He sports a light stubble, something that doesn't draw much attention. Just like his fellow family members, Renly usually wears basic green clothes, as a tradition to his House.

Growing up without a father, Renly didn't have many people to look up to, so instead, with the help of his grandmother, he followed his father's footsteps, trying to become the economic genius he once was and trying to be an archer as well.

## **History**

### **Early Life**

Renly was born in 102 AC to Lord Ferris Fossoway and Cassandra Florent. Soon after him, came his brother, Franklyn, in 104 AC. While Renly was just a little baby tragedy struck House Fossoway. Renly did not particularly remember, but his mother had told him the tale several times.

### **Revenge of the Bastards**

The only known bastards of House Fossoway were the twins, Theo and Talbert Flowers. Talbert was a known traitor, and Theo was sent to the wall after being caught redhanded. Lord Ferris and his great uncle, Myles Fossoway, had conspired with the Oakhearts to kill Talbert and his father, and exile Talbert's cousin Eustace to Essos. They were successful in killing the bastards' father, and also exiling Eustace, who mysteriously died on the ship, but Talbert escaped. The bastard traveled all the way to the North, and easily broke out his brother from the Wall, since he was a Wandering Crow.

Years later, in 106 AC, a fire broke out in Applefield, the town that was built by Lord Ferris. Guards were dispatched, and the castle was left vulnerable. The fire was put out as the sun came up, but it did not shine on the Fossoways. Myles Fossoway was found hanging from an apple tree outside the castle walls. Lord Ferris, however, was not seen again since that day, leaving his pregnant wife alone. Many presumed he was taken to Essos, to suffer the same fate, Eustace did, but it was never proven. Later in 107 AC, Rhea Fossoway was born, never knowing her father growing up.

### **Return of the Dead**

Later in 107 AC, a mysterious figure approached the castle, not presenting himself, demanding to see Lady Serra Fossoway, Renly's grandmother. After seeing the boy, Lady Serra broke down in tears, while many watched confused. It was later revealed that the young boy was Forley Fossoway, Ferris' twin brother who ran away years ago after killing a guard in a fit of rage. After hearing the tragic news, the boy had returned to the castle to help House Fossoway during it's hard times.

When Ferris' sister Jeyne announced she was going to travel Westeros, Ser Luthor Fossoway, her sworn shield, decided to go with her, transferring his Castellan duty to a confused Forley, as he was the only one of age that could do it. He wasn't good at the start, but soon caught up, even securing a marriage for himself in 109 AC, to Lady Lyanna Merryweather.

### **Growing Up**

Growing up, Renly heard many stories about his father, on how he stopped the Siege of Starpike before it even happened, or how he had overcome an attempted usurping from his uncle. Hearing all these, he wanted to be just like his father. However, Forley didn't have the mind Ferris had, so the most he could do was teach young Renly how to fight. To learn about the economic mind Ferris had, young Renly went to his grandmother, Serra. The Lady of Cider hall did not know much about the art of finances, but she knew her brother did, contacting him so the old man would come to the aid of House Fossoway once again.

At age 12, Renly was sent to ward for Rickard Rowan, Lord of Golden Grove, and Master of Coin for King Viserys. For 4 years, Renly stayed under the wing of Rickard, his great uncle, studying economics under him and watching the man work wonders with the Realm's coin. Later in 118 however, his mother Cassandra called Renly back, not wanting a young boy to spend too much time in the capital.

As the boy reached the age of 17, Lady Serra managed to find the archer that once taught her son, Ferris, how to use a bow. The now older Martyn Ambrose happily returned to Cider Hall to teach the son of his former pupil. Around the same time, Forley also took the young boy and his brother as his squires, teaching them close combat, something Ferris never had. By the time Renly was 18, he was both good at handling both finances and a sword.

### **Marriage**

A year after coming of age, in 121 AC, Lady Serra managed to secure a powerful marriage to Renly: Lady Janna Tyrell. During the first year of marriage, Renly was spooked by the Lady, as he was scared he would somehow offend the daughter of his liege lord. But as time passed, the two grew fond of each other, and in 123 AC, their first child, Alerie was born, soon to be followed by Jeyne Fossoway, in 125 AC, named after Renly's aunt who was presumed missing in Essos, looking for Ferris.

## **Household**

Castellan - Forley Fossoway

Captain of Guard - Franklyn Fossoway

Master at Arms - Martyn Ambrose

Maester - Maester Garrett

## **Meta**

Skills: Weapon Proficiency(COM)[Longbow, Swords] Civil Engineering(STA) Commerce(STA) Finances(EDU)

Mastery: Steward(STA)