Willam Karstark

A Young Sword of the Winter Sun

Knight

Lysara Karstark

Alys Karstark

Aregelle Karstark

(ARCHIVED - RETCONNED)

**Willan Karstark** is the second born son of the late Cregard Karstark and Jeyne Karstark née Flint. He is colder and more silent then his brother Karlon. The youngest of five and loyal to his kinsmen.

Serving as a Sworn Sword and Knight to his lord brother. Married to Shyra Whitehill who he cares deeply for even accepting his wife keeping her faith of the Seven.

## Appearance and Characteristics

Willam like many other Karstarks he is tall with raven hair and even a small beard. He wear black mail under darken grey plate with a wolf's fur upon his shoulders. As well a necklace he made himself. The looks of a young man who has been harden by his life.

Walking a different path then most of his house. Willan spent a lot of time with House Whitehill and House Stark which made him more of a commander and warrior. Giving him a soldier's mindset only becoming more open with his wife and rarely his brother. Efficient, calculating, and ruthless at times. Honors means much to him.

## History

Born during a peaceful time known to the Karstark as the short peace. Willam being the second son and youngest child. He grow up knowing he would serve his brother as a bannerman. Lord Cregard looked to having his youngest son sent to the different eastern Northern Lords and learn from them. Traveling when he was old enough with a few older cousins.

What left a lasting effect for the young Willam was the time he spent in Highpoint and the Dreadfort. Some even say his uncle **Belthasar Bolton** played a part in arranging the marriage between Willam and Shyra.

### The Youthful Knight

While the Curse of Maegor hit the North in 89 AC. Willam was learning the ideals of Knighthood from House Whitehills and because the Curse had arrive. Lord Cregard did not send for his son leaving in the care of **Lord Cregan Whitehill**. Only toward the end of the Curse Willam is informed of the lost of his mother and father.

He had not spent the most time with them but he was still deeply effected by their passing. There were moments where he felt maybe the Wall would be a better place for him. Once he stopped in the Dreadfort before traveling to Karhold. He met his cousin **Jon Bolton** who talked him out of taking the Black and telling him to return to Karhold.

### A Test of Will

Willam joined his brother's small host to help deal with the threat of the Wolfswood Ravagers. He was young but willing to fight like any other man. So, Karlon knowing well his brother's skill for combat and command will be needed. This blight on the North truly tested his will power. Seeing the smallfolk treated like animals to be killed for a false belief truly left a impact on his heart.

Willam learned more on what is meant to be a Knight from **Hallis Manderly**. Watching the older man interact with the local and helping routing out the fanatics. As well a few sparing matches occurred teaching him some points to how real combat will be.

When the final clash against the fanatics came. Willam stood his own against two men. Taking them down with all he had and then even saving his brother Karlon from being stabbed in the back. As the fighting ended Hallis approached the young man. Asking him to kneel and knighting him in front of the Prince and the rest of the host.

### The Resting Moments

After his wedding to Shyra Whitehill and he full return to Karhold to serve under his brother. Willam found peace in his work helping train new recruits and traveling with Karlon to different keeps. During the journey toward Winterfell he would be informed by his wife that they would be welcome a new member to House Karstark which brought great joy to him.

Now he waits in the walls of Winterfell fellow before traveling toward White Harbor. Willam is ready to see the very man who knight him again.

## Household

* Cregon Snow, Friend
* Robert Flint, Cousin and Friend
* Kevan Cray, Friend

## Family

* Willam Karstark
	+ Shyra Whitehi

* Karlon Karstark, Lord of Karhold
	+ Arrana Stark
		- Edric Karstark
		- Wylla Karstark
		- Mariah Karstark
		- Arsa Karstark
		- Rickon Karstark
* Margaret Karstark
* Lysara Karstark
	+ Asher Forrester
* Alys Karstark
* Aregelle Karstark

## Meta

**Attributes**: Bellicose

**Skills:** Organization, War Tech, Endurance, Mounted Combat