Edric Caron

Rolland Caron

Elyas Caron

Elyn Caron

Jeyne Baratheon nee Caron

Secondborn son of lord Godric and lady Rhea Caron, Edric serves his nephew, Clyve Caron, as castellan.

## Character and Personality

Born as the second son, Edric was raised with the prospect of assisting his elder brother, Armond, in mind. He received military education, he also trained every day, excelling himself in different weapons, be it sword and shield, spear or bow. He might be not the most ardent student, he was fond of learning about the battles of the past. Growing together, he shared a bond of brotherhood with Armond. He has never been envious of his brother and later served him and his son, Clyve, loyally for three decades as castellan. Even as he became getting older, he did not lose his clarity of mind and still keeps himself in shape. Proud of his heritage, he loves his family and his land. Married to Emberlei from house Peake, who gave birth to four sons and one daughter

## History

Before being made castellan, Edric spent his early adulthood in the Red Mountains, being on patrol, securing the border with Dorne and hunting down bandits. Once he got enough experience, he was made the captain of the household guard. Through hard labour, vigilance and loyal service, he rose in ranks, being appointed the castellan and master-at-arms. He was tasked not only with protecting the castle but training the garrison. Moreover, he personally overlooked training of his nephews, Clyve, Corwin and Casper. Strict teacher, he had no leniency for whining and laziness. It was not so rare to see boys go out of training yard all in a sweat, with bruises and small cuts. Nevertheless, he managed to train them well, so they could stand for themselves in battle and in a duel.

The time for battle come soon with the beginning of Fourth Dornish War. Scouts spotted lord Fowler's levies marching along the Prince's Pass. Lord Armond said to Edric that they should move towards them and give dornish a battle, while Edric argued that it will be safer to wait for Reach forces inside Nightsong. After an hour of arguing, Lord Armond yielded to his brother and gave him command of the garrison. Caron troops managed to held long enough for Tyrell's reinforcement's to arrive and pin dornish to the walls, while Caron men rode out to support their allies. Dornish were defeated but it was not without the losses. Many Caron men were killed in the battle. Edric himself was wounded during the sally, so he stayed at Nightsong, while his brother, nephews and sons marched south. It seemed like he was left stranded, far from the action. He met the news of white peace with fury, raining insults upon Targaryens.

Edric would stay in Nightsong all the following years, serving his nephew after his brother's death. He rarely argued with his late brother but what he didnt understand was marrying his son Casper to dornish. It seemed useless and obnoxious and even after so many years he looked at Ashara Caron with suspicion.

It was not long before the next war happened, this time they marched against their former allies in Rosegold rebellion. They participated in the Blueborn battle. Edric was left commanding the rear while his sons were put forward. That's when the tragedy struck. Edric's son, Meryn, was leading the charge when he was killed by an enemy and Lord Clyve was wounded. They won the battle but the victory seemed hollow to Edric. It was madness to him, they fought their friends, their kin and his own son died in this rebellion.

Edric hoped that the rebellions were over after their victory but he was wrong. Independence movement were brewing inside Stormlands. Lord Toyne's brother assembled band and started attacking pro-Targaryen lords. Edric did not like Targaryens but he did not like bandits more, so he marched with Lord Clyve to join his liege, Lord Roy Baratheon. Together, they finished bandits and the peace resumed. Edric returned back to Nightsong but could not not wonder when will be another war and who he will fight next.

## Family Tree

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