Elinor Tully

The youngest daughter of Lady Agnes Tully of Riverrun. Elinor is an unmarried lady, currently residing at her mother's castle. She awaits her betrothal to Lord Gunthor Arryn.

## Appearance and Character

Tall and fair, with creamy skin and long locks toned auburn. Her eyes are deep river blue, willfulness also musing within them, ringing true her blood of the Lady Agnes of Riverrun. Elinor is said to mirror the beauty once possessed by her mother.

Her face might be sweet and tender, donned graceful in her eloquent gowns. But under her polished veneer of elegant manners, Elinor is free-spirited, vivacious, even slightly rebellious. Her loyalties remain to her family and supporting her mother as the Lady of Riverrun. Though Elinor admits to being frustrated with the idea that her destiny is to be simply married off, even if to be the Lady of the Eyrie. She craves adventure and a life lived under her own will, to become "her own woman". In her spare time, she is most oft found riding her horse, Fin, along the paths surrounding Riverrun, or out in its archery range, hitting targets with her bow and arrows. She is an exceptional archer, having practiced now for years.

Elinor is a popular figure among the smallfolk of the Riverlands, known for her works of philanthropy and altruism. She genuinely cares for the well-being of her people, regularly visiting villages in charity, offering food and supplies to those in need. Word of her generosity has spread through the lands, earning her quite the reputation among the surrounding nobles, whom oft regard her as "the Benevolent Trout". Elinor's most trusted companions are the Piper twins - Ser Petyr, her sworn sword and Mya, her Lady-in-Waiting.

## History

Lady Elinor spent the entirety of her childhood in the Riverlands, taught by her mother and Septa and provided with any comfort a girl could dream of. But even from a young age, she had always possessed a spirited nature, despite her family's attempt to raise her as a passive, “proper” lady. And whilst fairing in such areas in order to please her lord father and lady mother, in truth, Elinor felt for such *ladylike* activities to be a bore, longing other training, namely archery. For the blood of the silver trout flowed through her veins. For an entire two years, she begged her mother for arrows and a bow. And upon her 10th nameday, such a wish would be granted, as she given such a gift, as well as archery lessons. It wasn't until Elinor became a maid that her mother yielded to Elinor's request to visit the Capital. Her sister Cersei had only recently married Jason Lannister, heir to Casterly Rock, and Elinor, fueled by anticipation and curiosity to see more of the world around her wished to venture outside Riverrun.

In 90 AC, Lady Elinor followed her eldest brother Tommard to the capital where he was to serve as Master of Coin. She immediately enjoyed the city, the status that being in her brother's household brought to her and the attention she was given by the lords and ladies of the court. It was there that she met Lynnea Horpe. The two girls became instant friends and kept in touch through letters over the years.

When her father died of the Shivering Sickness and her brother returned to Riverrun to serve as the Warden of the North, Elinor returned at his side. But still craving adventure she once felt living in King's Landing, she would find herself oft sneaking out of the castle to explore, favouring ventures into the woodlands surrounding Riverrun. She enjoyed running about the greenery and along the river channels, getting lost on occasion. She would occasionally don in the clothing of a peasant girl and visit the smallfolk villages, attempting to blend in. She would learn of some of the troubles which they faced daily and from there, her drive as a philanthropist would be born.

Now aged twenty two, Lady Elinor is still unwed and resides at Riverrun. Though arrangements have recently been made of her betrothal to Lord Gunthor Arryn. Her feelings about this match are mixed - for she wishes to support her mother's wishes and remain a dutiful to her family. Yet the thought of everything behind pains her greatly, as well as the thought of marrying one whom she does not even know.

The Benevolent Trout remains just as tenacious and strong-minded, as well as eager to defend the helpless. With recent word of the Old God zealots striking the Riverlands, she wishes to help her people in any way that she can and at any cost.