House Redwyne

## House Redwyne of the Arbor

House Rhysling

Arborean

House Redwyne of the Arbor is one of the main noble houses sworn to House Tyrell of Highgarden. They rule the whole of The Arbor, a sun-kissed island located off the southwestern-most part of Westeros beyond the Redwyne Straits. House Redwyne's three vassals--House Lowther, Redding, and Rhysling--also reside on The Arbor.

The Redwynes claim as their founder Gilbert of the Vines, legendary son of Garth Greenhand, and ruled as Kings of the Arbor for centuries in the age of the Gardener Kings before the assimilation of the Andals and the death of the Gardeners at the Field of Fire during Aegon's Conquest.

House Redwyne takes its name from the sweet red wine they are historically famous for producing. Their seat, Château Goldenvine, takes it name from the ancient city of Goldenvine, which is said to be the first settlement of their founder after he landed on the island.

The sigil of House Redwyne is a burgundy grape cluster on blue, symbolizing the famed wines of the Arbor.

## History

### Age of Heroes & The Andals

During this age, the Redwyne's fell prey to and fended off constant raids from the Ironborn of the Iron Islands, as did all the peoples of the coastal Reach. As the Gardner Kings got stronger, and the petty kings like the Redwyne's, Kings of the Arbor, did too, the Ironborn became an occasional threat.

House Redwyne were not the only strong family on the Arbor, and as a reward for their leal work in developing and protecting the other lands and settlement of the golden isle, the Redwyne's eventually granted noble titles to the Lowther's of Mermaid's Palace, the Redding's of Vinetown, and the Rhysling's of Hardgate.

With the decline of the Ironborn threat, the new nobility given by the Redwyne's and the funds to start their new houses from the same, the Arbor began to truly flourish. The rest of the Reach fared as well, and as the Andal threat came from across the sea,the Redwyne's knew they must take steps or be raided from another seafaring people who conqured rather than raided.

In response to the Andal threat, the Redwynes built more ships to protect the Reach from naval attacks, alongside House Hightower. Eventually the Andals peacefully assimilated into the Arbor, following the wise example of the Three Sage Kings of the Reach. It wasn't long before the cultures merged, and the difference between the Andals and the First Men began to blur to the point of non-recognition. For the people of the Arbor, life conintued much as it always had, though under a more orderly religion.

### Aegon's Conquest

Aegon Targaryen spent time hawking on the Arbor as guests of Lord Redwyne years before the Conquest, so he was not altogether unfamiliar to the Lord of the Arbor and his people. But their liege was still King Mern IX Gardener, so when he called the Arbor to defend the Kingdom of the Reach, the Lord answered. Aegon was turned aside from his personal subjugation of Oldtown and the Arbor by the threat of 30,000 Northmen.

However, the death of the Lord of the Arbor alongside King Mern IX, paired with the horrific reports of the destructive power of the great dragon Balerion the Dread and Lord Hightower's plans for submission, the regency did not take long to declare fealty to their new overlords. Their new king was quick to forgive those who recognized defeat on their own without further displays of impotent defiance, and after the subjugation of the North, the Arbor was spared the dragonfire.

It is therefore unsurprising that in the years following the coronation of Aegon I Targaryen, the Arbor's fleets joined those of Hightower and Lannisport at the King's behest to quell the unrest in the Iron Islands in AC 2, or that the new Queens grafted a Redwyne girl into the Lannister line, or that the Arbor was again a site of frequent visits from Aegon through the many years of his reign. The Arbor continued on without anything of note happening for the next fifty years of Targaryen rule, save the beginning of construction for the Redwyne's new château at Goldenvine.

## Lord Gilbert Redwyne (AC 50-67)

### Appearance and Character

Lord Gilbert was a tall man with green eyes, good hair, and little in the way of physical strength. Not wholly unattractive in his way, he was finely attuned to fashion, and set the tone in the Merchant's quarter for wardrobe. As with all lords, his everyday garb was common, but he accentuated it with rings, jewelry, and ornate belts and scabbards.

In his intelligence as his looks, he was fairly average. The saving grace for this Lord of the Arbor was his ability to bring people around him who excelled in all the things he did not. And his wisdom was proven in his ability to listen to them, manage their expectations of him, and deal well with each other. Through this council of experts, Lord Gilbert was able to accomplish much in many areas of governance.

### Notable Events

Third Dornish War - Being near the end of his lordship, and fearing an opportunistic attack from the Ironborn and/or Dorne, Lord Gilbert did not lead the first 15% levy he sent, nor the next 10% during the second call. Instead, he sent his son and heir Victor Redwyne with the first group of men. Aside from the ships escorting the levy of House Redwyne and her banners across Redwyne Straits, the Redwyne Fleet stayed at the Arbor to protect its shores. This decision is credited on the island for not creating an opportunity of raiding attack from the reavers of the North, who used the war as an opportunity to declare themselves independent from the Iron Throne. In reality, though the decision couldn't have hurt, it was more likely the king's own communications with the Iron Islands to leave his kingdom alone that stayed the Kraken's hand.

Goldenvine - The town had long been the major population and economic center of the Arbor, but it was not until Lord Gilbert's declaration during the Crushing Festival in AC 53 that it was named a city. It was a very simple thing, and practically the change was nothing more than a name in the records, and the effect on the people of the city was difficult to truly quantify. It was a decision made by the council as much as it was Lord Gilbert to help outsiders make the decision to come to Goldenvine. There were other settlements, and other centers of wealth, but the re-naming changed the way outsiders perceived the new city. There may be other towns and castles, but Goldenvine was a city, and therefore held pride of place in their minds when it came to where to visit, where to ship, and where to do business.

### Wives & Children

* Leyla Redwyne, née Rowan (d. 44)
	+ Alerie Redwyne
* Olenna Redwyne, née Hightower
	+ Mina Peake, née Redwyne
		- *m. Pykewood Peake*
	+ **Victor Redwyne, heir**
		- *m. Lynesse Redwyne, née Rhysling*
	+ Luthor Redwyne
		- *m. Bethany Redwyne, née Tarly*
	+ Garlan Redwyne
		- *m. Alicent Redwyne, née Florent*
	+ Ceryse Redwyne

## Lord Victor Redwyne (AC 67-88)

### Appearance and Character

Lord Victor was strong and able from the time he was a small lad, and only grew more so the closer he came to being a man grown. His eyes were lively, his chin strong, and his nose a bit long; though his long red hair was a thing of envy and ladies' sitting room talk. Even into his winter years, the scars he got in battle gave him a fearsome and respected visage, and he kept his long flowing hair long after it turned grey with age; still a thing of envy and ladies' sitting room talk--at least of those his age.

His looks were matched by a leader's outlook. He had opinions about how things were, and was willing to fight to make them reality. When he was young, his greatest goal was to be a knight deployed in a time of war. He got his wish while still young, becoming knighted on the battlefield. He was ever proud of this, and though the wars affected his sleep for the rest of his life, he put all his feelings aside to do his duty to his family, his people, and his house.

### Notable Events

Third Dornish War - Before he was lord, Victor Redwyne, found himself leading a contingent of his men under Lord Leo Tyrell's banner for his incursion into Dorne. The reasons, the goals, the hoped-for outcomes of their liege were unknown; all Victor knew was he needed to lead these men, and bring them home, if at all possible. For many of them, it would prove impossible, and the blow dealt at Starfall would be felt in the Arbor for generations, especially during the cursed and diseased winter of Maegor's Breath. Not all of those who survived Dorne came away singing Victor's praise, but those who did sang them for life, and would never forget seeing him at the front of their column: tall, tough, and grim.

Maegor's Breath - Ten years into his rule, Lord Victor found himself amidst a cruel winter that frosted the trees and the vines of the golden isle. Then, in a cruel but expected twist of fate, the sailors who brought news of the dragonblight from around the realm, brought also the disease. There was simply no chance to avoid it, even when they shut down the ports. The disease struck a severe blow to their labor pool, which in turn affected the already frost-stricken growth which had been supplying the people and other houses in The Reach not faring as well. The veteran of the Third Dornish War did not falter in his duties, however, and was able to stave off the worst of the effects of the deadly Winter.

Fourth Dornish War - On the inverse end of his life, Lord Victor found himself in the same situation as his youth, except it was not his infirm father who could not march with the Tyrell's, but his son and heir Urrathon Redwyne, a sickly and unwarriorlike boy who simply would not, in Lord Victor's estimation, last a month on the field. So Lord Victor led the levies from House Redwyne and her banners up the Mander himself, to join the host of Reachmen gathering at Highgarden in their answer to King Rhaegar I Targaryen's call. As his father had ordered during the Third Dornish War, the Redwyne Fleet again stayed near the Arbor, save the escort of the troop ships, and again was credited for keeping the Ironborn ships from an opportunistic attack against The Arbor and her shores. Lord Victor did however suffer a lasting injury at the Battle of Nightsong. It did not stop him, however from continuing to march down the Prince's Pass to the battle at Kingsgrave.

### Wife & Children

* Lynesse Redwyne, née Rhysling
	+ Selyse Lannister, née Redwyne
		- *m. Lancel Lannister*
	+ **Urrathon Redwyne, heir**
		- m. Pernelle Redwyne, née Tyrell
	+ Falia Lowther, née Redwyne
	+ Rhea Rhysling, née Redwyne
	+ Meredyth Redding, née Redwyne

## Lord Urrathon Redwyne (AC 88-98)

### Appearance and Character

   While most would agree that Urrathon has fair features, most might deny him a status as handsome due to the stern expression of said features. His constant charismatic demeanor is starkly contrasted by the stern nature of his features. His well-kempt beard does well at masking his relatively young age, easily adding up to half a decade.

Urrathon is a slenderly built man of fair height and has never been particularly fit for the martial arts. He dressed simply, usually seen in garments that differentiate him from a merchant by nothing but the quality of the fit and fabric. Most often it is subtle black coats over simple white tunics with a fine gold chain bearing a pendant granted to him by his mother with an inscription only known to himself, his mother and his wife.

Urrathon's personality is a topic of far more depth than most who only shallowly know him would think. While at first glance he seems like a vituous man, chivalric in nature with a penchant for administration those who know him well have had glances at what lies underneath. Behind his public façade Urrathon is an extremely ambitious man with a nature more cutthroat than he would make his people believe. At his heart he is expansionist and hellbent on making his house's standing grow in the larger playing field of the realm and has so far been successful at it.

While his father Victor did a lot to build allegiances with his fellow reachmen, alliances mean little to Urrathon. Throughout the years the young lord has shown himself to turn the tables on anyone who thought him an ally if it benefits his own position. As a man of duality however he does not place his ambitions over all, love and family still rule with a firm hand in his mind. This is shown mostly in his care for his youth love and wife, Perenelle Tyrell. Whom he places above all. In regards to his daughters he has always tried to be the best father he can, even if fatherhood is anything but natural to him.

### Notable Events

* Maegor's Breath - Born in 73AC Urrathon found himself in the middle of the Arbor's quarantine from the rest of Westeros as a result of the Curse of Maegor. As a result the young Redwyne has never really seen much of the world apart from his homeland and Oldtown. As such he found himself subject to the teachings of none other than the local measters, septons and most esteemed of businessmen. Due to frailty of body early in his life Urrathon had always been spared the arms and sailing training his cousins were made subject to and that only helped sharpen his mind.
* Rosegold Rebellion - At first Urrathon agreed with his liege's plans and jumped on board as a financier to his cause, he couldn't help but feel the ambitious plans weren't meant to last. The first battle had barely been fought when the young lord decided to send a raven north to the Red Keep, forging a hasty alliance with the royals. His loyalties now turned, Urrathon raised his full fleet in assistance of the crown. While plenty courses of action were available, he decided to keep his ships close to home, forming a blockade against all ships attempting to enter or leave Oldtown. Moons on end he spent on that ship, until a much awaited raven came from the capital. Swords had been laid down and a truce had been negotiated. As thanks for his support Urrathon was made Master of Coin by Viserys.
* A Second Treason - Urrathon was caught embezzling from the crown, was tried, and sent the Wall as a mercy, where he lived out the rest of his days. After his cousins betrayed the crown as well, Vanessa and Victaria were the only children of the generation who existed, and so they were sent as hostages to King's Landing, to be raised there in trust to Lord Cleyton Redwyne's renewed fealty to the crown.

### Wife & Children

* Perenelle Redwyne, née Tyrell
	+ Vanessa Redwyne
	+ Victaria Redwyne

## Lord Franklyn Redwyne (AC 98-99)

### Appearance and Character

From birth, Franklyn Redwyne had been a scrawny thing. He leaned constantly into the realm of frailty. His poor constitution led many a maester to think he would not make it out of the cradle, thinking him more likely to take the slumber that most infants did when in the shadow of the Stranger. He grew out of his chills and squalls, into a short man with a balding head. Short tufts of red hair outcrop his temples, sprouting heaviest around his ears. He has never looked healthy, being gaunt and prone to coughs.

Calculating, cold and full of hatred for the ones in line before him, Franklyn is quiet and was never one for grandiose speeches. His time with the faith has made him very devout, a particular lover of the Father, filling the hole left by his own father's ambivalence with faith. He is kind to his friends and cruel to his enemies.

### Notable Events

* Franklyn's Folly - Lord Franklyn desiring the gold taken from the Arbor by House Blacktyde, launched a retribution attack on Blacktyde's seat. However, Sigrun had been informed of them beforehand and had recently united the Iron Islands behind herself. The two massive fleets met at sea in a long-fought battle that saw most of the Redwyne fleet destoryed. Lord Franklyn Redwyne and his brother Eustace Redwyne defected to Queen Sigrun, along with their remaining ships. Their brother Cleyton survived both fates, washing up ashore in the Riverlands.
* The Salt Price - After swearing fealty to the dirty band of pirates of the Iron Isles, Franklyn died in the following attack on the Iron Throne. He was survived by his brothers Eustace and Cleyton. Eustace was sent to the Wall to join his cousin, and Cleyton assumed lordship of the Arbor.

## Lord Cleyton Redwyne (AC 99-129)

### Appearance and Character

    Wearing the fair hair of the Redwynes, Cleyton is a handsome man with a chiseled, mostly clean shaven chin. He has striking blue eyes and a slender yet tightly muscular build. Having spent so much time at sea, Cleyton’s features are weathered, giving him the appearance of being older than he is.

Cleyton is a brilliant man who’s intelligence is well known and often intimidates people of a lesser mind. He grows impatient and bored with people often and does not mince words. He is a lifelong soldier that carries himself with dignity. Everything he does, he does as if it were his duty. He keeps himself neat and clean at all times. Cleyton’s stalwartness in his duty leads him to appear emotionless and cold. Something he does not mind and uses to his advantage.

### Notable Events

Franklyn's Folly - Lord Franklyn desiring the gold taken from the Arbor by House Blacktyde, launched a retribution attack on Blacktyde's seat. However, Sigrun had been informed of them beforehand and had recently united the Iron Islands behind herself. The two massive fleets met at sea in a long-fought battle that saw most of the Redwyne fleet destoryed. Lord Franklyn Redwyne and his brother Eustace Redwyne defected to Queen Sigrun, along with their remaining ships. Their brother Cleyton survived both fates, washing up ashore in the Riverlands.

Seagard - Once washed up on shore, Cleyton made his way to Seagard to try and warn the crown of his family's betrayal and immenent attack on the Iron Throne. He was, however, imprisoned there at Seagard, and therefore thwarted in his plans until released after all the damage had been done.

Lordship - The revelation that Cleyton Redwyne - recently released from imprisonment at Seagard - had attempted to warn the Crown of Lord Franklyn's treachery ultimately mitigated the punishments meted out by King Viserys. Rather than take their castle as he was initially inclined to do, King and council settled on a different set of obligations for the wayward house. To be recognized as lord, Cleyton Redwyne was required to bend the knee before a public session of court, swear anew vows of fealty to the Crown, and to publicly repudiate the treasons of both Franklyn and Urrathon Redwyne.

Restoration - For a period of five years Quentyn Oakheart would serve as a royal justiciar, overseeing Lord Cleyton's efforts to rebuild house and fleet and invested with the King's authority upon the Arbor. During this time, a naval tax was levied upon House Redwyne, requiring that the house relinquish every third warship constructed to the royal navy. Finally, hostages were required to be warded either with House Targaryen or other loyal houses as approved by the royal house.

### Wife & Children

* Clarice Redwyne, née ?
	+ Runceford Redwyne
		- Ellyn Redwyne, née ?
	+ Braxton Redwyne
	+ Leona Redwyne
	+ Desmera Redwyne

## Lord Runceford Redwyne (AC 129-Present)

### Appearance & Character

Lord Runceford ended up inheriting most of the lamentable physical characteristics from his recent forbears, but thankfully little of their lamentable characteristics. He is a short man, with brown hair cropped short to mitigate premature balding, and sharp brown eyes to match.

Though never a man of great ambition, charisma, or pomp, Runceford nonetheless displays great purpose--a single-minded man who works to restore the integrity of the once-honored house with a calm, reassuring, stalwart air. In short, he is everything one could hope for in a partner, and little of what one seeks from a lover.

### Wife & Children

* Ellyn Redwyne, née
	+ Paxter Redwyne
	+ Alerie Redwyne
	+ Gilbert Redwyne