Jason Forrester

Jason Forrester is the first and only son of Torrhen Forrester and Gwyn Whitehill. He is the current heir of Ironrath. Jason is married to Wylla Karstark.

## Appearance:

Jason is said to be a perfect mix of House Forrester and House Whitehill. He had a hard upbringing which caused him to have a strong warriors build. Once he began to live with the Forresters, Jason's features would soften.

## History:

### Early Life:

Jason Forrester was born Jason Snow in 91 AC. His mother would never speak of who his father was but when Jason was five other children in Highpoint would bully him about his parents. According to them Jason's father was Torrhen Forrester, who raped his mother in the Wolfswood. Jason would never believe these stories as everytime he would ask his mother about his father he would see pain behind her eyes simply stating it was "complicating".

Jason's grandfather forbid Jason from living in the keep once he was old enough to care for himself. Because of this he was raised by the blacksmith where he would serve as his apprentice. In his free time he would be allowed to come to the keep and spend time with his mother.

### Leaving for Ironrath

One day small group of men left arrived at Highpoint proclaiming themselves to be of House Forrester. Torrhen Forrester stepped forward and spoke to Lord Whitehill. He told the Lord that he had come to terms that he would never be able to win his daughter back, but that didn't mean he was leaving without his son, his blood. At first Lord Whitehill argued against it but Desmond assured him that the matter would not be settled until the boy returned to Ironrath with Torrhen and that Desmond didn't want to bring the matter to the King's attention but if that is what Whitehill wanted he couldn't avoid it. Lord Whitehill finally gave in and despite the pleas from his daughter sent Jason Snow out to the party.

Jason was now eight years old and upon standing in front of his father he could see the resemblance. Desmond Forrester put his arm around the Jason as Torrhen turned to his mother. He told her that he was not taking him from her for good. That he was not like the Lord Whitehill. Gwyn could come and see their son whenever she wanted. And when the boy was six and ten that he would be old enough to decide for himself where he wanted to be. With that the Forresters left and returned to Ironrath. Jason didn't say much on the way back to Ironrath but his mind was racing. He finally felt he was where he was supposed to be.

### Iron from Ice

Jason attended his father's wedding to his new wife, Gysella Goodbrother. The Ironborn woman was very kind to Jason treating him as if he were her actual son. She was the one who pushed for Jason to be caught up with his weapon training. The three of them quickly became a strong family unit.

In 100 AC Desmond Forrester died from sickness and Torrhen became the new Lord of Ironrath.

### First View of War

The Ironborn slips into a war among themselves. Jason stands with his father and begins learning the many facets of the political nature of leading a House. Torrhen wants to send men and ships to help Gysella's people but she warns him against it, saying the smallfolk do not need a useless war.

During the war Jason once again gains a new role, older brother, as Torrhen and Gysella welcome their second child. Jason loves his baby sister and names himself as her protector not wanting her to have a hard childhood as he did.

### Attack on Bear Island

In 109 AC the wildlings made their way south of the wall. They set their sights on Bear Island and Jason and his father lead a group of men there to help House Mormont fight them back. During the battle Jason watched as his father fought with a woman who he was later told was Dacey Mormont, an old friend of his father's.

Torrhen fought hard to get over to his friend but it was in vain. Before he could reach her Dacey was overrun and the large wilding ran her through with his spear. Torrhen, Jason and two other Forrester men pushed the Wildlings around Dacey back. Torrhen took up the woman's sword, Longclaw, and used to to kill the Wildling that had felled her. The battle won Torrhen knelt by her side and handed her the Valyrian steel blade. Jason watched as the two shared a final word before she died.

Torrhen ordered his man to carry her back to the Keep on their shields and Torrhen and Jason met with Jory Mormont, The Lord of Bear Island and Dacey's brother. Torrhen presented Longclaw and Dacey's body to Jory and ordered his men to rest for the night before preparing for the return to Ironrath. Torrhen would stay on Bear Island long enough to attend the funeral of Dacey Mormont before returning home.

Upon returning to Ironrath word came from Winterfell that the King was gathering banners to march and fight back against the Wildlings. Torrhen and Jason left to lead the Forrester men and Theodan asked Torrhen to lead one of the flanks of their forces. Torrhen and Jason fought in all three major battles at the wall, The Battle of Westwatch-by-the-Bridge, Battle of Lone Tower and the Siege of Castle Black. After the battle Torrhen sent his son home and joined the men hunting for The King Beyond the Wall. He did not want to lose both himself and his heir if things went bad north of the wall. Torrhen was present when King Theodan bested him in battle.

### Family of his Own

In 112 Jason married Wylla Karstark, eldest sister of the current lord. The two had become close during the war with the wildlings and from that friendship Lord Karstark offered his sister's hand. Jason and Wylla quickly fell in love and learned that they challenged each other in the best ways. The pair welcomed their first of four children, a son named Ethan.

### Rise of the Rebellion

Prince Aegon and King Theodan met many times in response to the hardships the North had faced over the years. During their final meeting in Winterfell, Jason attended with his father. Following arguments and disagreements throughout the day and conversations that continued late into the night, Theodan Stark ultimately decided to swear vows of fealty to King Viserys and the Iron Throne.

The North was officially a part of the Seven Kingdoms. A grand was wedding held in Winterfell between Osric Stark and Aemma Targaryen in the second moon of 119 AC. Jason and his family were there to witness the reunification of the two kingdoms.

Discontent could be heard widely throughout the North as discontent with their current situation grew. The memory of the Kingdom of Winter was still fresh in their minds, as were Theodan Stark's failures. Many Houses in the North blamed their old King for the loss of their independence. Torrhen could almost fell his father rolling over in his grave. In early 125 AC several houses, including House Glover, refused to pay taxes to Winterfell. Master Glover asked Torrhen if he would join them in their refusal to which Torrhen replied simply, "No." In 126 when once again they refused to pay Theodan decided to act.

House Stark took several wards from problematic Houses during this time hoping for a nonviolent solution., This would not be as Bowen Stark, brother of Theodan, worked in the shadows to fan the flames of rebellion. This culminated in the 10th moon of 127 AC when House Glover called its banners and named Theodan Stark a false ruler. House Forrester was the first to denounce their banners to the Primary House that lead them. The roots of the Ironwood grew deep as the memory of those who live in it. Torrhen said House Glover refused to come to their aid during the drought and now the favor would be returned.

Torrhen and Jason personally lead a siege against Deepwood Motte to show their loyalty to Theodan. However, as the siege stretched onward, Theodan worried that the prolonged siege would invite more support for the Glovers. In the 12th month of 127 AC Theodan arrived with forces from the North and ordered the assault of Deepwood Motte. The assault was brief but bloody for all sides involved.

The rebellion was stopped as quickly as it had started. House Glover would see its Lord and Heir fall in the fighting, but the North would lose Theodan as he lead the charge over Deepwood Motte's walls. With his passing his son Osric replaced him. Osric Stark's first act as Lord Paramount of the North would be to elevate House Forrester to primary vassal. House Glover for their part in his father's death was ordered to give up two wards, one to House Stark and the other to House Forrester.

### The Tourney at Winterfell

Lord Stark called for a grand tournament in the 6th month of 128 AC to honor his father's passing and legacy. Lords and Ladies from all Seven Kingdoms were invited to Winterfell to celebrate the accomplishments of the last King of Winter. There was a great confrontation between Bowen Stark and the Crown's representatives, with Bowen blaming his father's death and all the North's misfortunes on House Targaryen. Lord Stark was able to deter his sibling but many their knew nothing good would come from the outburst.

## Family Tree:

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## Meta:

**Attribute:** Strong

**Skills:** Weapon Proficiency(Axe and Blunt and Shield)(COM), Precision(COM), Geography(EDU)