Guyard Wylde

Heir to Rain House

**Guyard Wylde** is a newly-made knight and the heir to Rain House. Even being as young as he is, Guyard is known to be an up-and-coming soldier, with a good mind for tactics.

## Appearance and Character

Despite his father's gregarious nature and good will, Guyard was a quiet child and had far fewer friends than his father at any point in his childhood. Instead, he remained close to a few of the boys around Rain House, and a stranger to many of the others. At a young age Lord Lyonel Wylde wrote his aunt Tyana about pulling strings to get Guyard squired in Oldtown. In time Lord Hightower assented and Guyard Wylde became squire to Ser Liam Hightower.

## History

### Youth

He was born to Lord Lyonel Wylde and his wife, Alynne Estermont, late in 114 AC. His upbringing was fairly happy-- there were his doting aunts and his genial father, his loving mother and his cousins. All the same, he remained somewhat more withdrawn, thoughtful. His best friend in his youngest years seemed to be the aging Maester Lorimar, as he consumed books and scrolls at a steady pace.

### Squire to Ser Liam Hightower

After his father wrote his aunt, Tyana Wylde, and she passed word along to Oldtown, Lord Lyonel informed his son he would be spending some time away from home. In the following weeks he and several household knights rode for the Reach.

Upon arriving at Oldtown he was introduced to his knight. He had not been informed, however, that Ser Liam was a sailor-- Guyard had never been on a ship before, and House Wylde had but a few in their service. The Hightower fleet was massive, relatively speaking, and the ships were much nicer. He found himself awed by the spectacle.

Ser Liam set about instructing him on the command and maintenance of ships, their crews, and sailing. After a few moons he got over his seasickness and became a much more engaged squire. He soon learned how to best clean rust off of steel, as the sea seemed to corrode everything.

When on land, he began to learn more about terrestrial war as well-- coupling his experience on the sea with what he read of war. Ser Liam Hightower was among the greatest admirals in Westeros, and he resolved to become among the greatest generals. His house had little strength at sea, he recognized, and he saw the futility in putting all his time into being the greatest commander of five old galleons.

Reachmen were also renowned for their chivalry and strict adherence to knighthood and knightly skills. Of them, Guyard excelled most in horsemanship. He could command a horse better than most boys, another step towards becoming a greater commander of men in his eyes. He accompanied Ser Liam on his travels, foremost on a secretive venture to the Iron Islands-- he had been sworn to secrecy on this, and said not a word to any man who asked.

## Recent Events

Most recently, Guyard accompanied Ser Liam to sea in fighting against smugglers and pirates off the west coast. They have since returned to Oldtown.

### The Tourney of Oldtown

Guyard Wylde entered the lists for the joust at the grand Tourney of Oldtown, celebrating the marriage of the noble houses Hightower and Lannister. In a run that stunned even himself, Guyard unhorsed Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen, Ser Liam Hightower, and Walderan Tarbeck to be named the champion. In addition to the winner's purse he named Lady Leonette Crane his Queen of Love and Beauty.

## Meta

### Skills

Attribute: Imperious

Skills: Leadership (CHA), Formation (MAR), Riding (COM)