Rawen Hightower

Ser **Rawen Hightower** is the courtier, cousin, and friend of Victor Tyrell, as well as the younger son of Arthor Hightower.

## Biographical Information

### Born

19th Day of the Fifth Moon, 133 A.C., Oldtown

## Personal Information

### Siblings

Sister - Johanna Hightower

Brother - Perceon Hightower

Sister - Jessamyn Hightower

## Apperance

Rawen is lean and strong, and has beautiful curls of short golden blond hair. His round azure-blue eyes are considered to be quite handsome. His skin, and in particular, his hands, are described as feeling quite soft. Rawen is considered handsome, with a strong box-shaped jaw, pointed chin and high, sharp cheekbones. His lips are full and soft, and like many young Reachmen, he does not sport a beard.

Rawen favours silks and lighter fabrics to cope with the climate in the Reach.

## Biography

### Backstory

Born in the towering home of House Hightower, Rawen came into this world on a comfortable spring day, the soft kiss of the Reach's sun being the first sensation to greet him. As with all nobles, Rawen grew up with a fine education. However, unlike many nobles, his education came paired with expectation. Even as the second son, Rawen was expected to take to his studies with vigour. As his family were the most famous patrons of the Citadel of Maesters, his home even looking over that collection of dusty old men and wrinkly old tomes. With expectation came resentment, and from a young age Rawen began to scorn academic pursuits, favouring time in the training yard to time with the maester.

As the years rolled on, and Rawen grew, it was decided that he would be squired in Highgarden under his uncle, Ser Duncan, in the hopes that being among the great knights of House Tyrell would do him well. It was at Highgarden, that he would discover his natural talent for archery and he would meet and befriend the young Victor Tyrell, his cousin and one-day liege. The two lads seemed to just click, becoming quick friends and even quicker rivals. Due to the close bond between their mentors, the two boys would often find themselves entering competitions to see who could act as the better squire. As they grew, this rivalry would grow in turn. Who could score the largest game, who would win in arms contests, and inevitably, who could woo the prettiest girl. In short, the bond of friendship that the two boys forged would put Valyrian Steel to shame.

#### Tourney at Gulltown

*Main Article: Tourney at Gulltown*

Rawen was attending with Victor and Durran when Garth Tyrell would fall. He saw his liege lord tumble from his horse, blood pooling around him. He saw Victor rush forward, only to be pushed aside by Durran Baratheon, who hoisted the bleeding Gareth into his arms. Even two years later, Rawen remembers the tension of the days that followed. Some wanted war, some did not, Rawen for his part only wanted to be by his friend's and his family's side. And so, for those early months of mourning Rawen stayed beside Victor, always there ensuring he did not drown his woes alone (He even made sure to watch out for Alyssa too). And there he stayed, beside his best friend, making sure he did not face the world alone.

### *The Reign of Dragons*

Rawen is observed celebrating a hunt with Victor and some ladies of the court, including Denyse Redwyne, before he is hurried out by his grandaunt, Elinor. He busies himself with courting and pursuing Lynessa Fossoway, which is noticed by Victor in 'Bridegroom'. He is next observed in a solar after drinking with Vaegon Targaryen, and claims to have been intimate with Daelaena Targaryen. After Victor begins to panic from reflecting on his father's death, Rawen is asked to join him on a ride, which he acquiesces to.

## Personality

Proud, boisterous and impulsive, Rawen is a man gifted with a vivid and lively personality. Extroverted, gregarious and fun-loving, Rawen matches his liege lord and cousin in many ways, something that has doubtlessly contributed to their many years of friendship. Unfortunately, it is not just a love of feasts, hunting and women that the two boys share in common. Much like Victor, Rawen also carries with him an impetuousness that paints him as the knight of summer he truly is. Beneath his white smile and exterior of a knight, Rawen carries with him a certain roguishness. He bears a devil-may-care attitude, and is not bound by the strict codes of chivalry as strongly as many of his peers, and he often finds himself navigating a moral grey area with an undeniable charm. Paired with his more puckish nature, Rawen also has a magnetic charisma and charm to him. If Victor Tyrell is the Tourney Rose, Rawen is the forbidden fruit of Highgarden. A young and lustful man who is as passionate as he is impulsive.

All that being said, Rawen is more than just an impetuous summer knight: His two greatest saving graces are his bravery and his loyalty. Despite never having truly fought in his life, Rawen is a brave man, bordering on foolishly so. He carries himself with a certainty in all he does, and is seemingly unafraid to be placed in mortal danger. Secondly, he is unwaveringly loyal to his friend and his liege. In truth, Victor is the closest person in Rawen's life; theirs is a bond of family and brotherhood, more than mere friendship and vassal loyalty. In times of revelry, Rawen is there to drink to Victor's honour, and in times of adversity Rawen is there to stand firmly by his side.