Irwin Ivanstar

"He is one of the finest knights of his time. They call him Swift Slayer." - A group of commoners talking amongst themselves in a tourney.

## Irwin Ivanstar

### Aliases

Ser Irwin the Swift SlayerSer Rogers of Glee (formerly)

Irwin Strongarm

### Relatives

Patrick Ivanstar (father)Ella II Swann (fiancé)

Jared Ivanstar (uncle)

Pete Ivanstar (cousin)

Osney Ivanstar (cousin)

Timothy Ivanstar (son)

### Affiliation

House IvanstarPort Capital City Guard

House Torbel (formerly)

### Occupation

Captain of Guard (formerly)Port Capital City Guard Knight

## Biographical information

### Marital status

Lover; Mary Ivanstar, Ruby Millerfiancé; Lady Ella Swann

## Physical description

### Weight

152 lbs

Irwin Ivanstar was the second son of Lord Patrick Ivanstar and a knight of **House Ivanstar**. He served as a knight of the **City Guard of Port Capital**. He also served Lord **William Torbel** as **Captain of the Guard** during his time as **Bishop of Port Capital**. He received his knighthood from **Ser Loren of Greentown**.

## Biography

### Background

#### Childhood

Irwin was born in the Fall of 485 BC in Ivan's keep. He is the son of Lord Patrick Ivanstar, then a young knight, and then a young maiden, his mother. His mother was a commoner maiden, who fell in love with his father, a noble knight of House Ivanstar. Irwin was born out of wedlock, thus standing out from the noble family. His mother died when he was only five years old, after which he came in the guardianship of his uncle, Lord ***Jared Ivanstar***.

He was trained into sword fighting and riding by the young age of eight by ***Master Walter***, the Master of Arms of House Ivanstar. Irwin grew up learning with his uncle in the City of Gerome, one of the noble cities of the Kingdom, and a market of wood and cloth. He grew up alongside his two cousins, Pete and Osney, the sons of his uncle and aunt.

#### Sea-Voyages

During his youth, Irwin sailed with his uncle in his sea voyages to the Free Cities and the lands of Tyrinia, from the young age of 13. In his youth, Irwin developed feelings for a young maiden girl of Tyrinia and shared some early passionate moments during his voyages. When found in bed with the girl, her father declared an arrest for the lad, after which he was caught three times, by the girl's mother, by the girl's uncle, and by Irwin's own uncle.

When Irwin was 18 years old, he often sailed with his cousin, Pete, and shared exciting adventures in Tyrinia and the Free Cities of Arkwood and Kriver Town, and the Isle of Glee. During one of his voyages, Irwin befriended a young sailor girl in his few of many trips, ***Ruby***, and shared the intimate bond once more. Their journey of intimacy continued till the age of 20 when she was recruited by ***Sea Captain Johar***.

Irwin and Pete became sellswords in the Free Cities and the Isle of Glee. During his time there, Irwin became a notable sellsword by the name of ***Ser Rogers of Glee***, where he befriended close allies like ***Captain Noris Clyde***, ***Madam Curie***, and ***Kieran***.

#### Knighthood

Before his time at the homestead, Irwin was a squire of ***Ser Alan Woods*** at the request of his uncle, Lord Jared who was acquainted with the knight. He was a squire for Ser Alan for nearly a year, after he became independent, leaving the knight of his arrogance.

By the age of 20, Irwin became a master swordsman and participated in various duels and tourneys, during one, where he was knighted by Ser ***Loren of Greentown***, after unhorsing Ser Tyler and ***Ser Roland Timber***.

### Rise in Power

#### Lordship

When Irwin turned 19 years old, his uncle whom Irwin considered the right of his father gifted Irwin with a responsibility that seemed to make Irwin worthy of honor and respect, and raise him equal to his elder half-brother and his blood father.

His uncle, Lord Jared made him a small master and charged ***Boris Santo*** to serve under his nephew. Irwin shifted to the homestead of his family, where Lord Jared once dwelled before the death of Irwin's grandfather. Consequently, Boris came under the service of young Master Irwin.

Irwin appointed Boris Santo as the ***chamberman***. "We need a caretaker of the homestead. I can't appoint Maesters, so I am inventing my own appointment. A Chamberman. Suits right to the job, don't you think Master Boris?" With the agreement made with Boris and his uncle, Irwin formed the position of Chamberman, and he appointed Boris as the Chamberman, caretaker of the homestead, and his counselor.

Boris appointed a staff of servants at the homestead. The Homestead became a ***parish*** of the local city and nearby towns, with Irwin ruling as Lord of the Small Parish. Boris also appointed the servants of Ivan Tower in the Homestead with the permission of Lord Irwin and Lord Jared, bringing loyal men and women in the Homestead, like Master Walter, Young Jonathan, ***Ser Osney Kettle***, ***Ser Edmure***, Danny Miller, and ***Handmaiden Osha***.

During his time in the Homestead, Irwin charged Chamberman Boris for the teaching and tutoring of the servants and their families just like his grandfather did. After a failed attempt to kill Master Irwin in the streets of the city, Chamberman Boris formed the ***Master Guard***, a group of guards to protect young master Irwin, and appointed Ser Edmure as one of the lead guards in Master Irwin's protection. He also appointed a young fighter, ***Jonathan*** in the guard.

Lord Jared's older son, ***Jerome Ivanstar*** was appointed in Homestead as a councilor in serving order in the region under Irwin. He brought royal decree of the ***Bishop*** of accepting ***Homestead*** as a small city and vassal domain of ***House Ivanstar of Ivan Tower*** and ***House Ivanstar*** subsequently, making Master Irwin the ***Lord of Homestead Parish***, ***Lord of Homestead***, and having the permission of a branch line to be formed of House Ivanstar. Lord Irwin appointed a group of councilors, called the ***Parish Council***, which served as the governing body of Homestead. Master Jerome and Master Boris served this governing body of councilors.

During his time as Lord of Homestead, Lord Irwin had multiple policies and laws of order and welfare that further led to the love of the people towards him. Irwin made frequent travels beyond the sea to the Umber and Tyrinia.

During his travels to the Umber, Irwin was reunited with his former lover, Ruby, whom he brought to the Homestead and shared the bond of love with her. She was well acquainted with Master Boris, Master Jerome, Master Walter, and Ser Edmure. Lord Irwin even appointed a handmaiden by the name of ***Nyara*** in the service of Ruby, and a guard for her protection, ***Master Jabir Polto***, an ***Assyrian*** slave turned warrior servant.

#### Royal Guard

In 462 BC, Irwin sailed back to his hometown where he was recruited by royal decree of the Bishop of North-Easternland and became a knight of the guard of Lord-Bishop ***William Torbel***. During his time in the guard of Lord William, he was affiliated with many high lords and nobles and befriended royal councilors and royal officials like Naval Captain ***Samuel Weasley***, and Second Lieutenant Henry Isenwood.

Irwin grew in power and soon became the Captain of the Guard, and served Lord William in various conflicts and events including the ***First Greenland Rebellion***, the Tourney of High Hall, and the ***Battle of Cliverwood***.

#### City Guard

In 459 BC, during the Battle of Cliverwood, Irwin was appointed in the ***City Guard*** of ***East-Hill Fort***, where he served as the ***Master of the City***, and remained there until 458 BC, when he became the ***Captain of the City Guard***. He served as Captain of the City Guard for three years, after which he was appointed in ***Port Capital***, the trade market city and second-strongest naval barracks of the ***Kingdom of Greenland***.

During his time in the ***City Guard of Port Capital***, Irwin served in significant conflicts like the ***Battle of Oston Rivers*** and the ***Battle of the Sixth Tower***.

### Marriage

In a ceremony of alliance between the Kingdom of Tyrinia and the Kingdom of Greenland, Irwin reunited with his lover, ***Ruby***, three years after their encounter in the Free Cities. After the Siege of Crop Town, Irwin and Ruby were married in a secret ceremony in **Crop Town**, which was witnessed by his close allies, his uncle Jared, Captain Samuel Weasley, Captain Noris Clyde, and Vice-Roy ***Oliver Timber***. Captain Ruby died in the Campaign of the Northlands, in 455 BC, leaving their only daughter with Irwin.

During his time as Captain of the City Guard in 458 BC, on behalf of Lord William, Ser Irwin was engaged to Maiden-Lady Ella of House Swann. Lady Ella and Ser Irwin were past lovers before his voyage to the Free Cities. Lady Ella was married to Ser Irwin in December 458 BC, only dying a year later in February 456 BC, after falling sick from an unusual disease.

### Children

In 456 BC, following the death of Lady Ella, Ser Irwin brought up his only son from his legal wife, Timothy Ivanstar, who spend most of his time with his grand-uncle in Ivan Tower, growing up with his cousins, Jeremy Ivanstar and Elliot Spring.

After his secret marriage to his lover Ruby, Ser Irwin had a daughter with her, ***Currie Ivanstar***, who was raised by both her parents, first in Crop Town and later in Ivan Tower while Ruby lived. Currie was born during the Battle of the Oston Rivers in a military camp amidst the battle. Rumors were Currie was born strong, a warrior because of her birth during one of the most significant battles. After the death of Ruby in battle, Ser Irwin took his daughter to Tyrinia, where she was raised by the close allies of Ser Irwin.

### Death

During the ***Battle of the Sixth Tower***, Irwin died in battle defending the king against the North-Western Kingdom and the Roman-Pirate Warlords in 252 BC. He died in battle at the age of 32 years. Irwin's children were raised by his closest allies, his uncle, his cousin, and his brothers-in-arms.

## Personality & Character

From a young age, Irwin was shy but smart-witted and extremely courageous. In his childhood, he rarely spoke, spending time reading books, wandering the city streets, and training with Master Walter, the Master of Arms of House Ivanstar. After sailing with his uncle on sea voyages to the Free Cities and later Tyrinia, after which he spent more time in the streets, the markets, and the inn, learning and studying people. Irwin became more open after his encounters with various men and women in Tyrinia, especially merchants, sailors, and female escorts.

After his first love affair, Irwin became a tad bolder, but more accurately, it made Irwin cunning and crafty, but he often spoke down to his half-brother Leon and half-cousin Mary, with whom he later shared a sex affair. He spoke down to his half-brother Leon as if he were a title superior to him using his title as a master swordsman and a master womanizer, in order to justify his actions.

Irwin thinks that he and Osney are stronger than Leon, the three being the only knights of their generation in their closest family. Unlike his cousins and brother, Irwin is literate like Pete and Jerome.

During his sea voyages, Irwin grew strong in his fighting style, rather fast in his movement and swift with his blade, dubbing him the name, 'the Swift Slayer', and he proved equal to his name in small conflicts, tourneys, and tournaments, the notable one being the Second Tournament of Oston in 465 BC. He proved himself as a vanguard fighter many times in conflicts, including the Battle of Shade River and the River-Siege of Ethos, and a leader, with his notable example during the Battle of Thyr, when High Lady Estella Ivanstar refused to let his half-brother Leon to continue fighting after it started to turn against the Greentown Alliance. He stood up to Lady Estella and engaged in a conflict to force her to let Leon return to the field because he did not see any hope that any of them would survive without the morale boost of the Crown-Lord of Ivan's Keep could provide, well at least to the Ivanstar soldiers. In the end, Lady Estella wasn't able to intimidate him into silence and instead had him near assassinated by the ***Guard Knight*** of House Ivanstar, Ser Alan Isenwood, who was later killed by the Captain of the Guard of House Ivanstar, Ser Davis Corbeck on the caveat of Ser Alan being a traitor to the house and kingdom.

Irwin is amiable, unlike his brother, being popular with both knights and servants. Lord Sean Eastermont considers Irwin to be as merry as a lad can be and as vibrant as a swordsman should be but unlike Lord William Torbel and Captain Samuel Weasley who consider Irwin to be unsavory towards riches, women, and ardent spirit. Irwin has a strong stance and an eye for trouble.

## Appearance

Irwin stands five feet and near eleven inches, mostly toned. He has a straight nose, sharp eyebrows, and shaved facial hair. Irwin has narrow cheeks and inverted triangular shoulders. Irwin has black hair.

## Skills

* **Swordsmanship**, he is a master swordsman, who won almost every battle he fought. He has slain countless men in battle and defeated many knights and warriors over the period of his time. He was so swift with his blade and fighting style, he was dubbed the name, 'the Swift Slayer'.
* **Navigator**, being a master sailor and spending his time at sea, during his voyages with his uncle, cousin, and alone, he quickly learned the art of navigation and even went on to be a ***sellsail*** for a time period.
* **Helmsman**, during his sea voyages with his cousin, he quickly became a master sailor. During his voyages to the ***Umber*** and his travels with Captain Noris Clyde, he learned the knack of the wheel and became a Helmsman when traveling with Captain Noris Clyde. He later purchased his own ship and sailed the South Seas during his time in Tyrinia and Ethos.
* **Negotiator**, during his voyages of the Umber and Tyrinia, Irwin often spent time among people, learning and studying them. During his travels with Madam Curie and ***Kieran***, learning how to deal with the mass crowd, especially knights, commoners, merchants, and 'the ladies'.
* **Womanizer**, spending his time in Tyrinia and the Free Cities, during his sea voyages, Irwin often spent time among people, learning and studying them, especially Madam Curie, from whom he learned the many arts of seduction. In his time in Tyrinia during his youth, he was known by many, men and women alike as a man of amorous stance, and became popular among the female crowd, maidens, and escorts especially.
* **Leadership**, from his youth to his adulthood, Irwin was popular among the crowd, from knights to commoners to servants. He quickly developed a taste for admiration and favor, rising quickly in the ranks of his household, and being popular as a fighter and a man loved by all. Due to his fast movement and swift fighting style, he became a strong fighter in the lands and championed in tournaments and tourneys. Fighting in the ***vanguard***, he earned respect and loyalty and became a strong leader as a lord and warrior, earning him the title, 'Irwin Strongarm'.
* **Sobriety**, as ridiculed by Lord William Torbel and Captain Samuel Weasley, and a few nobles and knights of being unsavory towards pleasure, silver, and drinking, he was known as the soberest man alive in the kingdom as a mockery of not drinking, "As a man who does not drinks is not a man at all." To which once Irwin replied, "And a man who cannot seduce is not a man at all."
* **Equestrianship**, trained in horse riding from a young age, Irwin was an excellent horse rider. He was commonly heard saying, "I can hold my own." He has often unhorsed knights and lords in tourneys in the ***North-Easternland*** and ***Berkland***.

## Allies

* ***Jared Ivanstar***, Jared was the uncle and guardian of Irwin, who raised him after the death of his mother and has stood by him his entire life.
* ***Pete Ivanstar***, Pete is the cousin of Irwin, from his father's side, and the nephew of his uncle Jared. Pete and Irwin grew up together, and Pete has been by Irwin's side the most. They have traveled together, on sea voyages and royal travels.
* ***Samuel Weasley***, Samuel, and Irwin met during Irwin's time in the North-Easternland when he served Lord William Torbel in his guard. Samuel and Irwin were quickly acquainted and shared their bond of friendship with the period of time, during their travels to Tyrinia, the Noble Weddings, the Naval War Council, and Battles. Samuel is the Naval Lieutenant of the Royal Fleet of the Kingdom of Greenland and has served the realm for the past sixteen years. Samuel and Irwin shared the bond of brothers more than friends, with Samuel being older than Irwin.
* ***William Torbel***, Lord William, and Irwin were acquainted in a tournament in Lake Town. Impressed by the fighting style of Ser Irwin, he was appointed by Lord William in his guard during his time as Bishop of the North-Easternland. Their bond of acquaintanceship grew from a stranger to a friend. Their bond of friendship was widely known in the region, and many envied them. Because of Lord William's trust in Ser Irwin and his loyalty along with their friendship, Ser Irwin became the Captain of his guard and also his lieutenant during his campaigns and royal council meetings. Lord William's trust and admiration led Ser Irwin to great heights of success and respect in the kingdom.
* ***Captain Noris Clyde***, Captain Noris Clyde, and Irwin were acquainted during his voyages in Tyrinia with his cousin Pete. Irwin and Noris Clyde were acquainted in an inn during a brawl, where the two befriended each other. Their friendship grew later on during Irwin's voyages of the Umber, where the two old friends were reunited and Irwin joined his crew of sea mercenaries. Noris Clyde was one of Irwin's closest allies and friends. After the death of Irwin's wife, Irwin sailed to Tyrinia where he kept his secret child under the watchful eyes of his closest allies, including Noris Clyde.
* ***Ruby Miller***, Ruby, and Irwin met during Irwin's travels to the Free Cities during his youth. The two remained lovers for a long period of time and often shared romance from time to time. Ruby was a young sailor when she met Irwin, before being recruited by ***Sea Captain Johar***, after which she became a notable sailor and later the Quartermaster under the same notorious sea captain. She was reunited with Irwin during his later voyages to the Umber and Tyrinia, after which they married and had a secret child.
* ***Madam Curie***, Madam Curie met with Irwin during his first voyage of Tyrinia. She was like a mother figure and mentor to Irwin, who taught him the art of seduction and how to negotiate among mass crowds like knights, commoners, female crowds, and merchants. Madam Curie was one of the closest allies and friends of Irwin, as well as the caretaker of his secret child.
* ***Oliver Timber***, he is a royal official of the Kingdom of Tyrinia, who serves the North-Western Region as its ***Vice-Roy***. Oliver met Irwin during one of Irwin's voyages of Merci Island. Irwin was in love with Oliver's sister, who died of pox. But the two men came very close and their bond of friendship grew even stronger. Oliver is the Vice-Roy of Tyrinia when the Kingdom of Tyrinia and Kingdom of Greenland became allies in the late 650s BC. Oliver is one of the caretakers of Irwin's secret child.
* ***Diego***, Diego is the crew member of Irwin's ship. He became a sailor of Irwin's ship during his early voyages and later re-joined him during his voyages of the Umber, also when Irwin steered his own ship and crew. Diego is one of Irwin's most loyal companions and a crew member. He serves as the ***Boatswain*** of ***Lady Shipwreck***.
* ***Jessie Arkwood***, Jessie is a huntress of the northern parts of Merci Island. She met with Irwin during one of her hunting trips and shared a love bond with him on seas and hunts. Jessie and Irwin were lovers before his knighthood.
* ***Ser Allister***, Irwin met with Ser Allister during one of Ser Allister's voyages of the Umber. He is a mentor and friend of Irwin, who trained him in navigation, negotiation, and disappearance. Ser Allister is one of Irwin's most loyal and trusted companions.
* ***Kieran Kettle***, Father Kieran is a priest of the Old Monastery. He is a mentor and friend of Irwin, who trained him in the art of negotiating, especially with the mass crowd of knights, commoners, and merchants. He is one of the caretakers of Irwin's secret child.
* ***Master Walter***, Master Walter is the ***Master of Arms*** of ***House Ivanstar*** and the ***swordmaster*** of Irwin from a young age. Master Walter has been close to Irwin from childhood and played the role of a ***second father***. He is a trusted companion of Irwin.
* ***George***, George is an ally of Irwin. He was the swordmaster of Irwin in the Free Cities. George runs a ***street house*** in ***Boston State*** and is a master swordsman. George is a former convict of Merci Island and is in debt to him.
* ***Osney Ivanstar***, Osney is the cousin of Irwin and the second son of Jared Ivanstar. Osney grew up together with Irwin and Pete. He has spent most of his time roaming the streets of the city and Ivan Tower. Osney has an eye for trouble, just like his adopted brother Irwin. Osney and Irwin were born swordsmen. Osney is one of Irwin's most trusted and loyal companions, and his right-hand man.

## Household

* ***Master Walter***, Master Walter is the ***Master of Arms*** of House Ivanstar and the swordmaster of many lords, knights, and members of the house and its large family. After becoming Lord of Homestead, Irwin appointed Master Walter as the Master of Arms of the ***Homestead***.
* *Boris Santo*, Boris is the headservant of young master Irwin, and later becomes his ***chamberman***. Boris is a trusted companion of Irwin. He is also the caretaker of Irwin's son, ***Timothy Ivanstar***. He is a loyal servant of House Ivanstar of Ivan Tower.
* ***Ser Edmure***, Ser Edmure served as the Guard Knight to Lord Jared in his guard. He became the Guard Knight of House Ivanstar of Ivan Tower and protected the noble family. When Master Irwin was appointed Master of the City in Homestead, Chamberman Boris appointed Ser Edmure in the Master Guard of Irwin. Ser Edmure served Lord Irwin as the Captain of his guard and later came into the service of Chamberman Boris, who was appointed Master of City in the absence of Lord Irwin, during his voyages. Ser Edmure also served in the Master Guard of young master Timothy Ivanstar, after the death of Lord Irwin in the Battle of the Sixth Tower.
* ***Master Jabir Polto***, Master Jabir Polto was a slave turned servant of Lord Jared. He served as the Apprentice to Master of Arms, Master Walter in Ivan Tower. He was given as a gift of goodwill to Master Irwin in his youth and traveled with him to Homestead. When the Master Guards were appointed as Protectors of Lord Irwin, following his Lordship of Homestead, Master Jabir Polto was appointed by Chamberman Boris to the ***Homestead Guard***. Master Jabir Polto was appointed by Lord Irwin as Guard Protector of Lady Ruby, a dear friend and guest of Lord Irwin. He remained as the Guard Protector for Lady Ruby for nearly a year, after which he returned to his position in the Homestead Guard.
* **Tya Syok**, Tya Syok was a slave girl purchased by Lord Irwin during one of his voyages to Merci Island. She was a warrior girl and taken under the care of Lord Irwin and Chamberman Boris. She served House Ivanstar and Homestead as a servant girl, and later served as the Headservant for the daughters of Lord Jaren who stayed in the Homestead, ***Lady Akara Ivanstar*** and Lady Mona Ivanstar, and also the Handmaiden to Lady ***Oshara Ivanstar***.
* ***Handmaiden Osha***, Handmaiden Osha was a slave girl purchased by Master Boris during his time in Ivan Tower. He took a young girl Osha under his care and raised her in Ivan Tower alongside other household servants during his time as the Headservant of young master Irwin. When Master Irwin became Lord of Homestead, Handmaiden Osha was brought to the Homestead alongside other household servants on the orders of Chamberman Boris. She was made the Caretaker of all the rooms of the Homestead and its restoration alongside others and served under Chamberman Boris. She served as a confidant to Lady ***Oshara Ivanstar***. She was also the Headservant and Handmaiden to Lady Oshara.
* ***Handmaiden Nyara***, Handmaiden Nyara was a slave warrior girl purchased by Master Boris as the Chamberman of Homestead in his early days. He saw a spark of a fighter and honor in her and took her into his care. She served the Homestead and House Ivanstar loyally. She later served as the Handmaiden and Confidante to Lady Ruby, then lover of Master Irwin. In her later years, she served Lady ***Anna Vendaue*** as her handmaiden, a gift by Master Boris and the confidante to Lady ***Anna Vendaue***.
* ***Kennelmaster Deanore***, Master Deanore was a young boy when he was purchased by Lord Jaren's father and came in the service of Lord Jaren. When he was 14 years old, he was given a gift to a young Lord Jared. Lord Jaren grew up alongside Master Deanore and was very fond of him. When appointer Master of Ivan Tower, he appointed Master Deanore as the Stable Boy in the keep. He later served as the Kennelmaster during the Lordship of Lord Jaren. Seeing young master Irwin grow up, he became fond of him and was appointed the Kennelmaster of the Homestead during his lordship.
* ***Basit***, Basit was a young slave fighter purchased by Irwin during his Mastership of the Homestead, and served firstly as the stable boy and later a servant of the Homestead. He was a strong fighter which led him to earn the trust of Lord Irwin and served as the Homestead Guard of his chambers. Basit was a confidante of Lord Irwin and often traveled with him on his travels in the city and his voyages to the Umber. Basit also served in Lord Irwin's Master Guard and as his Headservant. He later served alongside Master Boris, Master Deanore, Ser Edmure, and Ian Polto to Irwin's son, Timothy Ivanstar.