Delilah Manderly

## Delilah Tully

**Delilah Manderly**, hailing from the North as a commoner by birth, found herself navigating the intricate web of political alliances when she was wedded to Lord Lyman Tully in the Riverlands. The union was a result of a carefully orchestrated marriage, strategically aimed at forging crucial political ties.

A woman of striking beauty, Delilah possesses cascading, golden locks that frame her face, complemented by the captivating allure of her light-blue eyes. In her role as a lady of the Riverlands, she adorns herself in a regal brown noblewoman's dress, adorned with a bold red ribbon that gracefully enhances the ensemble. Long sleeves add a touch of sophistication, completing her distinguished and elegant appearance, reflective of her status and the intricate dance of power in which she finds herself.

## Background

Delilah's origins traced back to the Wolfswood, nestled along a river near Winterfell. Her journey began when a Stark member discovered her, a mere infant at the time. The noble intended to adopt her, however these intentions were thwarted by the reigning king, who deemed it unfit for someone without noble blood to bear the esteemed Stark last name.

Instead, the influential House Manderly stepped forward, offering Delilah a home and a future and adopting her as their own. Raised within the protective walls of Winterfell under their protection, she quickly earned her place among the Stark household as head guard, showcasing unparalleled skill and dedication. However, not all Starks welcomed her with open arms, harbouring resentment towards her non-noble lineage.

Faced with the subtle tensions within Winterfell, Delilah sought solace in an unexpected alliance. She strategically married Lord-Paramount Lyman Tully, a move calculated to distance herself from the Stark family dynamics. This union not only granted her a new surname but also positioned her strategically within the broader political landscape, offering her a chance to navigate the intricate web of alliances and rivalries beyond Winterfell's walls.

## 400 - 405 AC

In 406 AC, Delilah married Lord-Paramount Lyman Tully in a ceremony at the Sept of Baelor within King's Landing becoming Lady-Consort of the Riverlands and Lady of Riverrun.

## 405 - 410 AC

In 407 AC, House Wode triggered an election within the Riverlands and won a land-slide victory, securing the position of Lord-Paramounts of the Riverlands. This resulted in Delilah losing her title of Lady-Consort Riverlands.

In 408 AC, Delilah became a widow when Lord Lyman Tully plotted against his new liege lords House Wode and the Iron Throne, Lyman was later arrested at the Blackfyre Wedding at Summerhall and imprisoned within the dark cells of King's Landing where he later died of starvation.

In 409 AC, Delilah received several enticing offers of marriage from numerous Riverlords such as Lord Harrion Mooton, Lord Tytos Blackwood, Ser Duskmire Butterwell and a Wode military officer, Captain Theodosius Heren. However, Delilah remained conflicted as the new Lord-Paramount Robert Wode also later put offer forward an offer due to his new found availability and a fondness of Delilah that had been formed.