Ermyne Dondarrion

**Ermyne Dondarrion** is the daughter of the Lord and Lady Dondarrion, sister of **Beric Dondarrion, Leon Dondarrion, ---- Dondarrion,** and **Garret Dondarrion**, fiancee of the future **Lord Ashford**, and paramour of **Thoren Caron.** Whether one knows her for her charming mannerisms or her fiery personality, she is certain to make sure you never forget her. She is portrayed by Esti Ginzburg and played by Liv.

## Background & History

Ermyne was born as the only daughter and youngest child of Lord and Lady Dondarrion in 280 AC. She was a tiny thing with a loud set of lungs that very much told her future. As a child she was adored by her family as the only girl and grew very close to her brothers. Her mother died shortly after her birth, leaving her to depend on septas and other female members of the household to teach her the ways a girl should act. Their efforts weren't completely lost, as she does know how to dress and act as a lady but she is much too cunning and ambitious for any *decent* lady.

Ermyne always overheard the political talk of her father and brothers and took a natural curiosity to it all. She was a bright but bored girl during her childhood, her septas having a difficult time keeping her attention during lessons. She would be found in the library or on the grounds, exploring and enjoying herself rather than learning about womanly etiquette. By age 15 it had become a real problem, as she was freely involving herself in the politics her male family members spoke of. She didn't get involved but she was very keen on observing their strategies and using them for her own benefit.

She had been engaged to the future Lord Ashford ever since she was ten years old and quickly became bored with the man as she matured. By 19 she was no longer going to accept the fate her father had pressed her into. Other girls could handle this, but she could not. She wasn't going to be a mindless childbearing lady for the rest of her days. Her mind was too sharp for that, she always thought. That was when she began to formulate a different plan. She would find another husband for herself someway.

That was when her affair with Thoren Caron came into play. She had stopped at Nightsong for the night during her journey to visit her fiance and had found Lord Caron had stayed up to accompany her as she ate a late supper. His questions were very interesting and not anything like the boring ones her fiance posed. Needless to say, Ermyne retired to her chambers that night with a deep interest in Thoren and was determined to get to know him. Not long after, she began visiting more frequently, getting to know him and hoping that he was falling for her just like she was falling in love with him. Her vulnerability only came out when she was around him as she entrusted him with every single piece of her.

Two years later, Ermyne is still just as much in love with Thoren. She has been working to become his wife, after he annuls his childless marriage to Larra Caron. She has already been working to break off her engagement to Lord Ashford and she hopes she can pull it all off without losing everything she's ever wanted. On top of that she's also expecting a child. The babe that grows within her is Thoren's heir and she's become much more cautious as to ensure not only the child's safety but to also make sure no one figures out that she's expecting.