Corlys Velaryon

Visenya Sands

Corwyn Hill

Daenys Snows

Laena Velaryon

Maekar Velaryon

Alicent Velaryon

Aerion Velaryon

Doreah Velaryon

Corlys Velaryon

Corlys Velaryon is the youngest legitimate child of Vaemond Velaryon and Myrcella Flowers. He squired under Daeron Targaryen until he was knighted by the Prince in 127 AC.

## Appearance and Character:

Physically Corlys’ stands out amongst his family because of his unnatural size. Very few men can match his gaze as he stands at 6’6.” In addition to his height Corlys’ has considerable bulk with broad shoulders, thick arms and legs, and muscles to spare weighing in at roughly 275 lbs (~20 stone). Frequent training and lots of food helps him maintain his physique. Corlys’ like most individuals of Valyrian descent can be described as handsome. Although he is not as striking as some other members of his family.

Corlys’ personality somewhat matches his knightly title. Corlys is honorable, just, fair, and kind as frequently as he can manage. Although Corlys’ strives to uphold these virtues as best he can he is no gentle giant. He has a deep fury within him that is stoked by battle and his raw aggression can be quite disturbing for those who are used to seeing his normally kind demeanor. Over the years he has learned to control his temper, due in large part to Prince Daeron's help Occasionally his anger does spill out when he makes threats. If need be he can be very intimidating. Despite this Corlys believes his heart to be in the right place and continues to strive to uphold his knightly virtues.

## History:

Corlys was born on the 1st day of the 10th moon in 109 AC to Vaemond Velaryon and Myrcella Flowers. He was, reportedly, a very large baby and both the mother and child were lucky to survive. Due to the rather large family situation Corlys was mostly raised by tutors, the maester, and weapon masters. He did have a good relationship with his mother but his father was mostly absent in his life due to lordly duties so Corlys and Vaemonds relationship suffered as a result.

This was further compounded by the fact that Vaemond in 114 AC left for Essos and was gone several years missing Corlys' most formative years.

This meant Corlys’ was mostly just left to do whatever he wanted which was eat, pretend fight with his siblings, antagonize people around the keep, and listen in on passing knights. These knights inspired Corlys. He wanted desperately to be just like them and to go fight ruffians, save maidens, and protect the realm.

Until he was of squire age Corlys’ spent his time trying to fulfill this dream. Every day he would wake up at sunrise and eat until he was told off by the cook. After that he would go out to the weapon master to ‘train’ until he was scolded by tutors for ignoring his academic studies.

Training with the weapon master started out as waving around a wooden sword and focusing on the basic aspects of fighting. As he grew in age and size the weapon master began to spar with Corlys using a real sword. Out of all of his siblings he was by far the best fighter. Although his siblings frequently spat back commenting on his poor sailing skills. They truly were abysmal for a Velaryon.

On Corlys’ 14th birthday, in 123 AC, his father, Vaemond, informed him that he was to squire for Prince Daeron Targaryen. To say that Corlys was nervous to squire under Daeron would be an immense understatement. His family had lived in limbo for a long time spending time between King's Landing and Driftmark so he knew Kings landing and the Targaryen's somewhat well. However his nerves were not quelled until he was placed under Daeron's care who was a kind mentor.

During his time as a squire Corlys can recall fighting in several spats with the poor fellows and training with Daeron. Corlys' biggest flaw was his inability to control his anger. It often got him in trouble and it nearly got him killed in a bout with a few of the poor fellows. After this Daeron started to work with Corlys on channeling his emotions when in a battle so he wouldn’t loose control. Although he still is a whirlwind of rage in battle Corlys has full control over his actions a boon that saved his life several times on the field. This also helped solve his other anger problems outside of battle. In addition, Daeron taught him how to act like a Knight and how to be chivalrous.

Aside from his squire duties Corlys enjoyed the politics of Royalty and those of the great noble houses. He had no mind for politics but he found it entertaining to watch. In addition, he enjoyed watching the beautiful Targaryen women. Though he made sure never to stare too long as he feared for his head(s). He only returned to Driftmark when Daeron had business there. By 125 AC Vaemond had been made master of ships so he saw his father more frequently while he was in Kings Landing. Maekar, Corlys' brother, was left to manage Driftmark in his stead. As opposed to his father Corlys had a better relationship with his siblings. Although he disagreed with many of their antics.

On his 18th birthday in 127 AC Prince Daeron Knighted him 3 years early due to his impressive skill. Corlys spent the next few moons at Dragonstone before departing and he spent a year traveling between the major Westerosi cities. While the Reach was incredibly beautiful Corlys felt no love for Oldtown. To him the city seemed overly stuffy. The Westerlands Corlys enjoyed as well much like he enjoyed the Reach and he found Lannisport to be a better middle ground between Oldtown and Kings Landing. White Harbor was by far his favorite city however. This was because Northerners had a different character to them. Not everybody was trying to measure the size of their penis every time Corlys tried to have a conversation with them. It was refreshing and due to this fact he spent half a year there before returning to Driftmark and later Kings landing in 129 AC.

Traveling however was not the only part of Corlys’ journey during this year. His way of making coin was by being a bodyguard for hire. As a knight from house Velaryon many high profile merchants sought out his help and they paid handsomely. Well, handsomely enough to cover his travel expenses at least. He quelled many brawls and slew countless thieves on his journeys. Towards the end of his travels thieves and brawls became less common around him. Corlys was unsure if this was a coincidence or because thieves began to know better than to fight the silver haired man. Either way, it made his job easier.

In 129 AC Maekar and Tyana Martell were wed. Corlys had known Tyana for quite a long time by this point and thought she was a good match for Maekar. It was an extravagant wedding full of wine and joy. Corlys was unfortunately rather unsure of what to do with himself so he just sipped his wine and congratulated the two newlyweds before taking a backseat and watching the festivities unfold.

In late 129 AC after King Viserys had died Corlys was approached by Baelor I Targaryen and was asked if he could join his Kingsguard shortly after his coronation. In Corlys’ opinion this was the paramount achievement of a knight and he graciously accepted the soon to be Kings offer. However, he has not been officially inducted yet.

## Family

###### The Old, The True, The Brave

* Corwyn Velaryon, d. 78 AC
	+ Saerys Velaryon, Queen Dowager of the Iron Throne, b. 52 AC
	+ Corlys Velaryon, Lord of the Tides and Master of Driftmark b. 53 AC, d. 109 AC
	+ m. Alysanne Florent, Lady of Driftmark and High Tide
		- Daella Velaryon, The Sea Snake b. 79 AC
	+ Aethan Velaryon, Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, b. 54 AC
	+ Malentine Velaryon, Lord-Regent of Driftmark, b. 55 AC, d. 115 AC
	+ m. Alys Bar Emmon
		- Vaemond Velaryon**,** Lord of the Tides, Master of Driftmark, b 75 AC
			* Eleanor Waters b. 100 AC
			* Visenya Sands b. 104 AC
			* Corwyn Hill b. 100 AC
			* Daenys Snows b. 113 AC
		- m. Myrcella Rowan b.80 AC
			* Laena Velaryon b. 104 AC
			* **Maekar Velaryon****, Heir to the Tides,** b. 105 AC
			* Aerion Velaryon b. 106 AC
			* Alicent Velaryon b. 106 AC
			* Doreah Velaryon b. 106 AC
			* Margot Velaryon b. 107 AC
			* Corlys Velaryon b. 109 AC
			* Laenor Velaryon b. 110 AC
		- w. Zia Grafton b. 71 AC
			* Vaegon Stone b. 114 AC
		- Laena Velaryon, b. 81 AC
		- Valaena Velaryon, b. 89 AC
		- Delaenora Velaryon b. 90 AC, d. 90 AC

## Meta:

Attribute: Tough

Social Status: Principal Bannerman

Special Modifiers: Kings guard

Skill Points: 20-5=15

Skills: Weapon Proficiency (Swords, Shields, COM), Endurance (COM), Intimidation (CHA)

Mastery: Berserker (COM)

Combat Statistics: 60/5/4%, Shields, Endurance