Gunthor Connington

Gunthor Connington, aged seventeen

The Bitch of Connington

(Alias)

Whore of Griffins Roost

(Alias)

Flower Boy - used only by Jonos Crakehall

(Alias)

Alastor Reyne

(93 AC - present)

Sheryse Manderly

(90 AC - present)

Larra Connington

(89 AC - present)

Ser **Gunthor Connington** is a nobleman from House Connington and is the son of Lord Steffon Connington and Lady Alyssa Toyne. He is the younger brother of Ser Stannis Connington and Lady Larra Connington, he is amongst the Connington siblings at the royal court of King's Landing.

He is most renowned for his promiscuous nature, being the odd Connington between the siblings and for his kindness and sweetness. He is also known for his effeminacy and sensitivity.

## **Early Life**

### **Birth**

Gunthor Connington was born in 90 AC at House Connington's seat in Griffins Roost, located in the Stormlands. Being born the youngest offspring of Lord Steffon Connington and Lady Alyssa Toyne, he had two older siblings; a sister, Larra Connington and a brother, Stannis Connington. Being the eldest, Stannis Connington usually held jurisdiction over himself and his sister.

### **Childhood**

Born at Griffin's Roost, he was raised alongside his brother and sister. Gunthor Connington is the only Connington sibling born with dark hair; the same colour hair as his mother whereas his siblings had red hair, this led to the speculation that perhaps Gunthor Connington was not fathered by Steffon Connington, however this theory is dismissed on the account that Gunthor's siblings are red of hair.

Gunthor Connington was rather unique, made little friends and is a lot less renowned and spoken about in comparison to his siblings. Being the youngest, he was somewhat overlooked by his peers. In his childhood, he was part of his sister's retinue with her friends which led many to speculate that perhaps Gunthor Connington took little interest in masculine-based activities and interests. Despite this, Gunthor Connington always played games and was also a member of his brother, Stannis Connington's retinue of friends and associates.

### **Education**

As a young boy growing up in Griffin's Roost, it is said that Gunthor Connington took little interest in physical activities such as swordsmanship, He was unlike other boys within his father's sphere and took more of an interest into feminine-based activities such as playing with dolls and dressing up with his sister, Larra Connington.

Gunthor's brother, Stannis Connington was interested in a knighthood and therefore became a knight by the age of nineteen, however Gunthor Connington was deemed as a "spare" heir for House Connington and was therefore neglected in regards to his education if he didn't intend to engage as much as his older brother had done. Despite this, Gunthor Connington pursued an interest in history and politics and had considered of educating himself to join the Small Council someday and help run the realm. This remains a interest of Gunthor Connington till date.

### **Familial Relations**

It had been noticed from a young age that Gunthor Connington was somewhat effeminate, preferring female-based accessories and activities. At first, Lord Steffon Connington couldn't change his likes and dislikes despite many attempts to encourage him more towards activities such as horseback and physical combat in the desire to make him more masculine, although this failed.

Despite this, Gunthor grew up in a positive household. He got along with both his brother, Stannis Connington and sister, Larra Connington. He had been close to both his father and his mother although his father had hoped for someone more "masculine" in general, he hadn't had many issues with Gunthor at all.

It is reported via several semi-canon sources that Gunthor was a quiet, pleasant and polite child that enjoyed playing with dolls and running around the gardens with his mother and sister. It is also recorded that Alyssa Toyne was an obsessive mother and that Lady Connington had focused most of her time dedicated towards Ser Stannis and his future.

## **Appearance & Personality**

### **Appearance**

Gunthor Connington appears unlike the rest of the Connington's within his current generation, Gunthor's situation however isn't too unique and many in Westeros do not always resemble the physical features of their house. Gunthor Connington has dark hair, which is the same as that of his mother's hair colour. He also has grey eyes, resembling to that of his sister; Larra Connington.

Gunthor Connington has a slender figure and is said to take directly after his mother, he maintains feminine mannerisms and attitudes and leans more towards effeminate aspects. In addition to this, Gunthor Connington is 5'11 and is considered to be reasonably tall.

### **Personality**

Gunthor Connington is observed as being "reserved" and "timid," however Gunthor Connington is described as being "polite and petite" at court as per observations of his activity with other nobles. Ser Gunthor Connington however is also passive and can be rather submissive in several shapes and forms.

Gunthor Connington can also be judgmental, a trait shared with his sister; Larra Connington and is deeply loyal towards members of his family. Gunthor Connington also respects his elders and due to his nature and age gap as the youngest sibling, Ser Stannis Connington does not consider Gunthor Connington as a rival; especially since Gunthor respects Stannis within a public and private space.

Gunthor Connington is also said to be rather lustful in his nature and often tends to develop deep feelings for others at court, this has been shown by a series of romantic interests that he had maintained and rumor's about him emplaced amongst other courtiers. However, this does not damage his personal feelings. Often, Stannis Connington is somewhat overprotective of Gunthor due to his behavior.

Gunthor Connington is said to be the most sensitive and most ladylike of his siblings, surpassing the respect expected of his sister.

## **Court Life**

### **Court of Viserys I**

Gunthor Connington is introduced to the court of King Viserys I Targaryen in 107 AC at the age of seventeen, alongside Larra Connington and Stannis Connington. His brother had received a knighthood through the traditional process for highborn males, however Gunthor remained unknighted.

##### **Social Life**

Gunthor Connington had a first love, Lady Sheryse Manderly and this was noticed across the court and Gunthor had received his first recognition at court because of his sweetness towards this lady which was rumored widely. This was not greeted well by Lord Marlon Manderly, the lady's grandfather who later interrogated Gunthor Connington publicly which was witnessed by his older brother and his associates. Later, Lady Sheryse Manderly had rejected Ser Gunthor Connington on the account that she did not consider him the same way. It is said that at court, Lady Alyssa Toyne had met with Lady Manderly and speculation stands that she did not enjoy her company.

#### **Romantic Interests**

Gunthor Connington is noticed amongst the friends of Stannis Connington, including Alan Beesbury, Lord Daven Florent and Ser Jonos Crakehall. Ser Gunthor Connington was noticed publicly embracing Jonos Crakehall with a hug which was met with controversy in speculation that they both indulged in an extramarital affair. He was later seen again when the Reyne siblings had met within the gardens of the court, where he had been met with a smirk by Alastor Reyne in which both noblemen had complimented each other. Gunthor Connington was present when Larra Connington had argued with Sarra Reyne, which was later dispersed by Lady Tully. Rumours speculated once again that Larra Connington and Sarra Reyne dislike each other with a passion, which had sparked minor involvement and spectating by Gunthor.

The relationship between Ser Jonos Crakehall and Gunthor Connington was later reinforced upon an incident in which Gunthor Connington had decided to kick Ser Jonos Crakehall and as a result was severely punished by Stannis Connington. This incident occurred during a meeting between Lord Samwell Reyne, Alan Beesbury, Lord Daven Florent and Ser Stannis Connington, which was spectated by Gunthor himself alongside Lady Sarra Reyne and Lady Larra Connington. After the incident, Ser Jonos Crakehall wasn't anywhere near vexed; leading more to speculate what type of relationship they have.

##### **Relationship with Jonos Crakehall**

Gunthor Connington is close with Ser Jonos Crakehall, it's recognized that his peculiar behavior at court sparked some issues which Ser Stannis Connington wanted to address, in addition to this he had wanted Ser Jonos Crakehall to report everything to him however Ser Jonos Crakehall is said to sympathized with Gunthor Connington and is therefore distrustful in anything he informs Stannis about, realistically however Ser Jonos Crakehall and Gunthor Connington are very much in love, this causes Gunthor Connington to seek to become Ser Jonos' squire at his family seat of Crakehall.

At the time of his affair with Ser Jonos Crakehall, Gunthor was seventeen and Jonos was twenty-two, it had been said in fact that despite the secrecy of their relationship, Gunthor is very intimate in some ways with Ser Jonos Crakehall at court, presenting peculiar behavior. It is also recorded in some sources of Gunthor's servants that his lordship would leave his chambers within the night and walk around the Red Keep, some entrusted servants are aware of Gunthor's intimate relationship with Ser Jonos Crakehall.

#### **Court Reputation**

At court, Gunthor Connington was dubbed the "Whore of Griffin's Roost" and the "Bitch of Connington" due to his passive attitude and effeminate nature which was witnessed openly by all at court. Despite these aliases, Gunthor Connington is not disliked at court.