Davos Darkwood

**Davos Darkwood** was born in 413 in Duskendale to Ser Robert Darkwood and Prunella Celtiger. The oldest of three he was not a hair to anything unless he wished to serve Lord Rykker but he did not seek that. He sought the Golden Company and earned his place as the **Warden of Dragon's Rest**.

## Appearance and Character

Brownish Black hair, blue eyes, and fair skin. Davos is a tall man who wears a leather coat in all black. Being a soldier gave him a strong build.

Davos is honorable, fearless, and loyal to the golden company. He cares for family and his soldiers. Treating every task as life or death. It must be done or it will never be done.

## History

**Davos** was born in Duskendale around 413. He was raised by his mother and father in a future of service. Davos didn't bend the knee but picked up the sword and joined the Golden Company's ranks. Life lead to a Wardenship and a hope of claiming a old name.

### Early Life 413-423 A.C.

Davos' father was a loyal knight who earned his Knighthood during the **Mummer's War**. So, Davos saw his father as a hero. Days in Duskendale were long and tiring for him. Davos took to the books of war and generals to understand how to win.

So, looking into the history of Duskendale and the fact his family were cadets from **House Darklyn**. He had dreams of restoring that name for himself.

### Blue Winter 424-428 A.C.

The blue winter had been hard and long. Davos had joined the Golden Company so he served under the Warden of Dragon's Rest. Though he would give rations to the people's of King's Landings.

He befriend many of the common people and making them see the Golden Company has something more then a group of sellswords but soldiers of the Kingdom. His respect for people and honor for the small folk helped his out look on the royalty.

### A New Warden 429-431 A.C.

Davos work hard along side the Warden of Dragon's Rest. He had dealt with a small band of smuggler with a squad of Golden Company soldiers. Showing his skills as a commander. During the closing of 430 the Warden had past on and the men of Dragon's Rest picked another as the new warden. Davos had to wait some more time before it would be his time.

Feeling the coming wars after all the struggles from the winters and the faith based violence. Spending his time to train for the future conflict and to serve King Rhaegar II Targaryen.

### Second Hammer Uprising 432-435 A.C.

Davos fought along side the Golden Company against the Warsmiths. He lead the soldiers who went to Duskendale to restore order of his birthplace by the order of the King. Fighting was tough but he lived through losing many of friends and soldiers.

Most of his dealings during this conflict were under the Captain-General learning on the field how to lead. Some even made night that Davos could make a good leader for the Golden Company. During the ending years of the conflict he was heavily effected by the King's death. He had felt he had failured the Seven Kingdom and House Targaryen.

The recent Warden of Dragon's Rest had died during the last year of the war. Leading to the men finally picking Davos as their warden. He humbly accepted the honor.

### Dragon's Rest 436-439 A.C.

Davos had lead Dragon's Rest to the best levels of counter smuggling and any other threats. He had his men work with trade as well. Increasing the income of the castle and the lives of his men. Once he heard about Queen Rhaenyra and King Aegon VII Targaryen heading to the Wall. He felt that the company should have been taken but it was to late for everything to aid them. King Aegon was dead. Now possible war seems to be coming toward the realm.

Davos know the Captain-General is old and wasting away. So, he readies himself for the next selection of the Warden of The Bastion who will take the place of the new leader of the company. Many Lords come to King's Landing and Davos is waiting to see how this will play out. He wishes to see who will sit on the Iron Throne.

## Household

* Alester Dark, Guard and Friend
* Addam of Duskendale, A Merchant
* Bennard Waters, Officer

## Family

Davos' Family

* Davos Darkwood, 413.b
* Rob Darkwood, 414.b Brother
* Prunela Darkwood, 416.b, Sister