Osric Reed

**Osric Reed** is the second born son of Farlan Reed and Mya Shett. He was born in the 71st year after Aegon's Conquest. Like his father and his older brother, Vayon Reed, **Osric** has committed to a life serving the Vale and more specifically House Royce. While he has no specific position at court, he is seemingly always around. He was knighted for his service during the Rosegold Rebellion.

## Appearance and Character

**Osric**, unlike his brother, sports the traditional brown hair of House Reed. The middle child was always somewhat of an outcast with his siblings because of his different hair color despite having the same blue eyes that they possessed. He is slightly taller than Vayon but still a short man compared to those around him, a trait that plagues most crannogmen. However, his height did not stop **Osric** from developing a strong and knightly frame.

While his brother often can be distant and indifferent in everything he does, **Osric** is much the opposite. He is a friendly and humble man who is known to be very calculated and temperate. Those closest to **Osric** know that he possesses a softer, vulnerable side, but he keeps it close so others can not use it against him. Only those who truly care for **Osric** are allowed into his inner circle of trust.

## History

### Early Life

While his brother was busy reading and learning numbers, **Osric** took a love to the practice yard. He quickly found enjoyment in countering his opponents attacks, strategizing what to do next. He might not have been the tallest in the yard but **Osric** didn't let that deter him. He practiced as much as anybody else in Runestone, sometimes more than anybody else, and became a very able fighter. He likely would not rival the fighting ability of the Knights of the Vale but, for his stature, none would write him off. He found a particular love for polearms like spears, lances, javelins, and even frog spears like the crannogmen of his lineage use to hunt.

### Recent Events

**Osric** marched to war when the Vale was called upon. He followed his father with a contingent of Royce men. While Farlan Reed would fall during the campaign, **Osric** would return a knighted man. He showed exemplary bravery during the fighting and while his brother had proven himself adequate, **Osric** had proven himself formidable.

A few years after the rebellion, in 96 AC, **Osric** competed in the tournament hosted by Lord Hunter at Longbow Hall. Before the rebellion all he had dreamed about was being a knight and now that he was he could finally partake in all the special events that knights got to enjoy.

### **98 AC**

#### *5th Month:*

* **Osric** is confronted by Terrence Templeton over the fact that he is not a Valeman. **Osric** and the other man stand chest to chest and trade words. The two are eventually separated by Jonelle Corbray.
	+ Jonelle Corbray joins **Osric** for drinks after the confrontation.
* **Osric** and his sister Alys Reed talk about their position in the Vale and how to behave in King's Landing. **Osric** offends Alys with a jape but the two quickly make up and all is forgiven.

#### *6th Month:*

* During the first day of the 6th month the Reed party arrives in King's Landing with the rest of the Valemen.
	+ Jonelle Corbray seeks out **Osric** and gives her favor to him for the upcoming melee. **Osric** accepts the ribbon and promises to prove himself worthy of it.
* At the feast, **Osric** keeps mostly to himself. He does find Lord Gerold Royce in the upper galleries and talks to him. During their conversation, Lord Royce asks **Osric** if he would be interested in his family receiving a new keep in Royce lands to call their own.
* **Osric** competes in the melee of King's Landing and wins his first contest against Arys Darklyn. He is eliminated in the second round by Devan Baratheon.

## Family

### Tree

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## Meta

### Skills:

* Recruitment (CHA)
* Leadership (CHA)
* Organization (MAR)
* Polearms (COM)