Lyonel Mallister

High Marshal of the Riverlands

Lord Lyonel Mallister is the current Lord of Seagard and a seasoned commander and tactician, serving as High Marshal of the Riverlands. A skilled knight, a wound to his right eye has hindered his ability to fight, though his mind remains sharp.

## Appearance and Character

Tall and imperious, Lyonel Mallister carries himself with dignity and an air of severity. His hair is long, often hanging down and obscuring parts of his face and it is a light shade of blonde. Another feature that stands out about Lyonel is his right eye is nearly always covered by an eye-patch, having been wounded badly during a failed attempt on his life. His remaining visible eye is a brilliant, bright blue in color and always observing his surroundings in great detail. His build is broad but lean, sharpened from years of martial training.

Lyonel is a meticulous and sound planner, possessing a talented mind for war and battle. Calm under duress and able to process information quite swiftly, Lyonel is an accomplished commander. Those under his command have learned that he can be either be quite harsh if not appeased or a fair and trusted leader. While not without humor or merriment, he is generally serious and focused. For Lyonel, it is always about his family and serving his liege, and the end always justifies the means.

## History

### ***Early Life***

Lyonel Mallister was born as the only child of Lord Desmond Mallister in 73 AC at Seagard. Lord Desmond quickly set out to shaping the young child to be a upstanding and virtuous lord, knowing that the legacy of House Mallister would one day be in his hands. As a child, Lyonel fared well at his studies and learned quickly, though he never found much joy or interest in them. Socially, he was the same as many other youngsters and he was soon a popular figure among the children at Seagard, often taking a leadership role and organizing games or activities.

When his training began in the martial pursuits, Lyonel was quickly smitten and he greatly enjoyed training with his friends and mentors. While not a particularly talented fighter at first, Lyonel worked relentlessly at the craft and using his ever growing height, he became a tough foe for anyone at the castle to face. It was clear that he had a bright future ahead of him, and he was soon honored greatly when House Tully offered the young Mallister a position serving as Tommard Tully's squire.

### ***Squiring and Knighthood***

Dedicated and loyal, Lyonel served to the very best of his ability, always eager to learn and grow. Despite his budding skills as a leader, he always listened to what was being taught to him and continued to hone his sword arm. Under Tommard's guidance, Lyonel further blossomed into a fine young man and the pride of his house.

Years passed with Lyonel doing his duty and he was rewarded for his service and hard work in 91 AC when Tommard saw fit to knight him. Thankful and overjoyed, Lyonel knew that is was just the beginning of his legacy as now he was held to an even higher standard than before. Bidding farewell for the time being to the court at Riverrun, Lyonel rode back to Seagard where he would serve his father faithfully. While Lord Desmond was known as a strong, fair man, it was clear that Lyonel aided him greatly and it was not long after that those at Seagard recognized Lyonel's abilities to command and lead men. Always studying books on tactics and warfare, Lyonel found great interest in the topics of Siegecraft and how to properly defend a position.

### ***War***

While there was no way to test these newfound abilities, Lyonel would stage small, mock battles and apply what he had learned. Unfortunately, the realm would be thrown into war when the Rosegold Rebellion began, and Lyonel quickly took command of a host of Mallister men and rode to support the Crown. While the Riverlords would suffer losses, it was obvious that Lyonel's leadership would help the war effort greatly and he was soon identified as a growing threat to the rebel cause.

One night under the guise of a Mallister guardsmen, a lone assassin snuck into the camp and attempted to kill Lyonel. While he would fight valiantly and fiercely, the young knight would lose his right eye to the assault, but manage to keep his life. Wounded and now a target, Lyonel would continue to lead until the end of the war, unafraid of another attempt on his life. Returning home again to Seagard, Lyonel would care for his father whose health slowly began to decline. in 96 AC, Lord Desmond would pass from the world leaving his son as Lord. Ruling from Seagard and known as a fair but demanding man, Lyonel has worked tirelessly to help his people and his region. He has recently traveled to Riverrun, always ready to serve.

## Family

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## **Recent Events**

After attending a negotiation for the safe return of Lady Agnes Tully, Lyonel put himself forth for the position of High Marshal of the Riverlands, seeing none better and more suited to role than himself. His view is contested by Ser Alesander Frey, heir to the Crossing, who believes Lyonel's age and lack of experience outside of one war is enough to hold him back. After their disagreement, Lyonel offers to show his leadership in a mock battle, which Alesander quickly agrees to. As the next day arrives, multiple nobles join Frey and Mallister for the skirmish and it ends almost quickly as it began with a resounding win for House Mallister. At the end of their mock battle, Lyonel and Alesander engage in single combat, with Lyonel just managing to hold out and win.

## Meta

**Skills:** Charisma (Leadership), Martial (Warcraft, Siegecraft), Combat (Two Handed Weapons, Precision), Statecraft (Fortification)

**Aptitude:** Field Commander