Humfrey Bracken

**Humfrey Bracken** is the head of House Bracken and the current Lord of Stone Hedge.

## Appearance and Character

Humfrey Bracken has the ginger hair and blue eyes that are common of many members of his house, traits that he has passed on to his own children. He is tall, strong, and has an aggressive look about him.

Humfrey's demeanor matches his look. The Lord of Stone Hedge is a stern and serious man. He is proud of his ancestry and of his standing within the Riverlands, and will not shy away from making the prestige of his lineage known. He is also a staunch defender of his faith, something that further distances him from his Blackwood neighbours.

## History

Humfrey was the firstborn child of Lord Tully, in 85 AC. Following Humfrey were his brother Gyles in 88 AC, and his sister Dacey in 90 AC.

When still young, war broke out in the Seven Kingdoms. The Rosegold Rebellion had an impact on young Humfrey's upbringing, beginning his lifelong interest in military matters. Such interests would serve him well as the future lord of Stone Hedge. When the Dragonblight came once more, Lord Bracken said that it was the steadfast faith of House Bracken that preserved them.

Humfrey would continue to learn lordly and knightly matters throughout his childhood, serving as both a page and squire for many years. When almost at his majority, war broke out again, however this was further to the south and left the Riverlands untouched. Still, Humfrey kept a watchful and wary eye, always concerned that war in the Riverlands was looming.

War eventually came. Humfrey was near enough thirty when the Cobbler Rebellion broke out in the Riverlands. Alongside his father and his brother, Humfrey led the forces of House Bracken in the conflict. At this point Humfrey had been marries to Agnes Tully of Riverrun, and Humfrey arranged to have his children sent away to keep them safe from harm.

The war was short but hard fought. However, the loyalties of the Brackens were drawn into question by some who were concerned with their support for the High Septon and the potential of split loyalties. The war would also go on to cost Lord Bracken his life, leaving Humfrey to succeed his father. Humfrey, much like his father, maintained good relations with the Faith, but also tried to ensure his loyalties to Riverrun and King's Landing were known.

Following the rebellion, peace reigned. In the many years since, Humfrey has grown into a capable and proud lord, with acquaintances across the Riverlands and the wider kingdoms, as well as a nephew on the seat of Riverrun. Tragedy recently befell the Lord Bracken, however, when mysterious circumstances robbed him of his firstborn, Lyle. Insistent that this was the workings of Blackwood witchcraft, Humfrey hopes to one day find evidence of their treachery and demand justice from his liege lord.

## Family

* **Humfrey Bracken, Lord of Stone Hedge (b. 85 AC)**
* Agnes Tully (b. 86 AC)
	+ Lyle Bracken (107-128 AC)
	+ Larra Bracken (b. 107 AC)
	+ Edwyn Bracken (b. 108 AC)
	+ Genna Bracken (b. 112 AC)
	+ Andros Bracken (b. 115 AC)
* Gyles Bracken, (b. 88 AC)
* Dacey Bracken (b. 90 AC)

## Skills and Attributes

Attribute: Bellicose

Skills: Diplomacy, Formation, Fortification, Reconnaissance