Mariya Uller

The Lady of Hellholt

The Young Matriarch; orator and politician; favoured child of her late Father; Mistress of the Hellholt. Mariya is both stubborn and driven to achieve her goals. Staunchly pro-Dornish self-determination she believes in the right to religious freedom in Dorne, the primacy of the Prince of Dorne in matters of local Law and that the Prince of Dorne should be a member of House Nymeros-Martell or a house Loyal to the Martells. Though deeply traditional, she is tolerant of followers of both the Seven and the Lord of Light within the walls of her city, and privately worships the latter.

## Appearance and Character

A slender woman of average height, availed of the dark features and hair of mixed Andal and Rhoynar ancestry. A noted beauty when she came of age, the years have only accentuated her figure and poise. Lady Uller knows how to hold the attention of an audience.

Ever passionate, Mariyah Uller is an outspoken traditionalist and a true believer in the independence of the Dornish. A noted beauty and charismatic speaker, the Lady has a rare talent to sway an audience with little more than her words. She relishes social gatherings, enjoys the company of new people, but with her energy comes a temper that, once roused, burns just as hot.

## Timeline History

98 AC

* House Uller is led by the ageing *Old Rasul Uller,* who as noted general and a staunch ally of Prince Nymor Martell, with ties of marriage to the Qorgyles.
* Rasul's heir is his eldest son Timeon Uller, then 19 and married to Cassella Qorgyle.

99 AC

* *Perras Sand born, a bastard of House Martell to a woman said to be a Bastard of Hellholt.*
* Prince Nymor Martell passes, Teora Martell rules in her child's stead.

100 AC

* War of the Setting Sun Begins between Stormlands and Dorne, though so far from the Marches the Hellholt sees little involvement in the early engagements.

101 -103 AC

* The Ullers muster to send troops to the Dornish passes in support of the Martell forces.

103 AC

* *Mariya Uller born first child to Timeon Uller and his wife, Cassella Uller, Born to House Qorgyle.*
* House Toland, along with allies Houses Jordayne, Santagar, and Dalt march on Sunspear against their liege the Martells, with support from the Crown.
* 'Old Rasul' Uller, and his son and heir Timeon raise a force of Ullers and Qorgyles to reinforce Sunspear, the pace of the progress to Sunspear takes it toll in the desert, even on experienced men. By the time the Uller led force met battle the casualties of heatstroke and exhaustion had diminished the fighting strength of the army and it was said that Rasul himself was delirious before the enemy even came into view. Timeon Uller took command and was eventually forced into retreat, ending the Uller's involvement in the conflict. Old Rasul died before making it home to Hellholt.

104 AC

* Beginning of the reign of 'Princess' Ashlynn Toland.

105 AC

* Children of the Spear movement is noticed in Hellholt, such sentiments are not quashed.
* Timeon Uller attended the wedding of Doran Martell and Gwyneth Dayne.

106 AC

* Attacks occur in Hellholt, perpetrators appear to be under the employ of pawns loyal to Ashlynn Toland.

107 AC

* Timeon Uller secretly addresses the Children of the Spear Movement in Hellholt, professing his support of their cause but making it clear that public support would only bring unwanted attention to their efforts.

108 AC

* *Birth of Ellessa Uller - Sister to Mariya*
* Violence and discord continue to cause issues in Hellholt, as Toland aligned agents come into conflict with Martell aligned Children of the Spear.
* *Birth of Nerros Sand - Bastard Brother to Mariya, Mother Tela Sand*

109 AC

* *Birth of Obella Sand - bastard sister to Mariya, Mother Tela Sand*
* Timeon Uller is a key conspirator in one of several attempts on the life of Ashlynn Toland.

110 AC

* *Birth of Dellon Uller - Brother to Mariya*

112 AC

* *Birth of Liane Uller - Sister to Mariya*
* Hallan Uller, Brother to Timeon, is killed in suspicious circumstances whilst returning fro doing business at Ghosthill. No clear evidence points to the Toland's but Timeon suspects Ashlynn's involvement in the disappearance of his sibling, another staunch Martell supporter, more vocal than Timeon.

114 AC

* A Red Temple is founded, consecrated and obliterated in Hellholt in an event henceforth known as the *Night of Black Flames;* Sand Judges, Children of the Spear, Toland-supporting thugs and Martell leaning zealots all adding to the crucible that would set a fair portion of the Hellholt ablaze, a sight not seen since the coming of the Targaryen Princess Rhaenyra in 10 AC
* Following the violence that had occurred the Lord of Hellholt cracked down on all interfaith violence in his city, moving on hate speaking preachers of all faiths from his city, seven worshippers and R'hllorists alike.

115 AC

* Lord Uller takes both his eldest daughter and Maester with him as he travels the villages tied to Hellholt, teaching his daughter of the people she would lead, and letting her learn to speak for the house herself. Maester Daeros encouraged Mariya to read the histories of the great orators of Westeros and Essos.

116 AC

* Lady Uller directs her daughter to listen in on her father's clandestine meetings with the Children of the Spear, as both of her parent's believed it best that she learn early of the cutthroat and troubled history of Dorne in the last 20 years in preparation for when she would need to rule her people. She listened to her father's honeyed words and the plans and deceptions the local cell of the group initiated against the Tolands.

117 AC

* Narros Sand, half brother to Mariya, arrives at Hellholt at his Father's side.

118 AC

* The New High Justiciar Lord Martyn Tarbeck is sent to Dorne.
* The Ullers attend the Tourney held to celebrate the arrival of the new High Justiciar. At her mother's side, the young Mariya learns how to act amongst other nobles. Attending the first true regional event of her life, the heir to Hellholt is noted for her comeliness as well as the girl's charm. Following this meeting, Mariya continues to correspond with many of the other young lordlings and ladies in waiting whom she met.

119 AC

* The Red Faith takes root in Hellholt, it is understood by all in his halls that Timeon Uller will brook no religious conflicts within his walls, and that no faith would war on another within the bounds of his rule, lest the events of 114 AC and the *Night of Black Flames* reoccur.

120 AC

* Mariya Uller becomes involved with Perros Sand.

121 AC

* Mariya attends a gathering of followers of the Red Faith, in an attempt to understand the differing practices of her people. The priest, Tyaro, tells her that she will soon be with child, a daughter. Later that month Tyaro is killed by agents of the High Justiciar whilst travelling in the deep Sand.

* Narros Sand flees into the desert with a group of likeminded ruffian's after having attacked a representative of the High Justiciar, for culling a group of servants of the Red God.

122 AC

* *Birth of Tya Uller, First Daughter of Mariya Uller with Perros Sand and heir to Hellholt.*

123 AC

124 AC

* Narros Sand and his followers sack several coastal towns with minor septs, in the name of the Lord of Light.

125 AC

* *Birth of Malon Uller, First Son of Mariya Uller with Perros Sand.*
* Death of Timeon Uller. Took a fever started rambling about his father and the ghost of Hellholt. Three nights later he walked out into the desert at night, found dead in the morning with vultures surrounding his corpse. Mariya is Lady of Hellholt.
* Lord Timeons death has very different effects on his Daughters, Mariya appears to grow stronger and more assertive, slipping into the role of head of the House with only a few setbacks. Ellessa mourns his loss keenly and publicly, seeming to draw attention to her suffering. Liane secluded herself, growing ever quieter, retreating into her studies in the Maesters library and delving into some of the less savoury applications of botany. She assures the Maester she only wishes to learn of healing, but there is no place in the citadel for young ladies.

126 AC

* Mariya Uller, Perros Sand and Ellessa Uller Attend the wedding of Elia Toland, a gesture that did not occur at Ashlynn's wedding.

127 AC

* Perros Sand and knights of Hellholt hunt down the renegade turned bandit Narros Sand, on his return to Hellholt he is executed at Mariya's order, head delivered to the High Justiciar.

128 AC

129 AC

130 AC - CURRENT DAY

## Recent History

Mariya, Perros, Dellon and Liane are attending the event in Kings Landing.

## Household

Maester Daeros

Castellan - Artos Sand

Master at Arms - Myron Sand

Sworn Knight - Ser Ceryn Gargalen

Sworn Knight - Ser Terance Dalt

Squire - Mervys Wyll

Squire - Criton Sand

Lady-in-Waiting -

Lady-in-Wating -

Stablemaster - Castor

Steward - Mora Sand

## Meta

**Attribute:** Gregarious (+3 Persuasion & +1 REP)

**Social Status:** Principle Bannermen, Lord/Lady, Gregarious

**Allotted Points:** 20

**Skills:**  Silver Tongue (CHA), Deceptive (CHA), Propagation (INT), Networking (STA)

**Mastery:** Orator (CHA)