Company of the Sun

## The Company of the Sun

The company of the Sun is a sellsword company divided into eight divisions, all operating in a different part of Essos. Noted for their competence and strict organization, with some likening it to a 'state without borders'. Founded in around 289 years after the Conquest by an elusive knight, with as their symbol an orange moon on a black field, their commander became known as the Sun Knight. Gaining great prominence due to a combination of mercenary work and the investment of the gold gained from that allowed most to forgive their rather recent founding. It is also sometimes referred to as the Masked or Shrouded Company, since most of its senior members covered their faces with a combination of cloths and various metal masks, which signify their rank.

## Organization

#### Commander

The real identity of the Sun Knight has only ever been disclosed to the company's lieutenant's and some other confidants. Being covered by a silver and steel mask at all times, the only facial feature ever visible is the commander's eyes, which are said to be a bright shade of indigo, leading most to name them as either Lyseni or Volantene, though neither has been confirmed.

#### The Eight Lieutenants and their Captains

1. The First Division: Domeric Bolton, son of Roose Bolton of the Dreadfort, went missing in 292 A.C.
	1. Lady Wynafred Manderly, eldest granddaughter of Lord Wyman Manderly of White Harbour.
	2. Lady Jorelle Mormont, third daughter of Lady Maege Mormont of Bear Island.

Consisting mostly of sellswords originally hailing from the North and the Riverlands that either fled after the fall of the Targaryens or soldiers that grew discontent during the period known as Robert's Peace. This part of the sellsword group was previously led by the Sun Knight, however control was handed over to Domeric Bolton in around 295 A.C. It used to be merged with the second division, although as their numbers grew they split apart due to the arguments between iron islanders and northmen, and Torwyn Pyke was appointed as its lieutenant. The first divisions captain's are Wynafred Manderly and Jorelle Mormont, with the latter joining a moon after the split while Wynafred would join them a year later. They operate mostly from Qarth, frequently being hired to defend the city in the case of a Dothraki attack or in other cases, if they happen to find themselves in a civil war. Under the employ of the merchant prince Xaro Xhoan Daxos when informed about the declaration of war against Meereen, they break off the contract and set sail for the hostile city instead.

1. The Second Division: Yohn Farwynd, third son of Lord Gylbert Farwynd of Lonely Light. One of the first to join the company.
	1. Ser Marlon Harlaw of Grey Garden, fourth brother of Ser Harras Harlaw of Grey Garden.
	2. Torwyn Pyke, a salt son from near Pyke, likely fathered by a noble.

The second division contains mostly iron islanders hailing from the islands of Lonely Light and Harlaw from which its command also originates in the form of Yohn Farwynd and Marlon Harlaw of Grey Garden, with the exception of Torwyn Pyke, who comes from near the regional capital of Pyke. Its lieutenant was one of the first to join the company, said to have sailed all the way from Lonely Light on his now famed ship the *Sealwynd.* Having split from the first division, it received orders to operate in Elyria, where the ironborn's naval skill was put to good use by way of providing safe passage through Slaver's bay, albeit at a hefty cost.

1. The Third Division: Ser Royce Blackwood, younger brother of Lord Tytos Blackwood of Raventree Hall.
	1. Ser Joseth Darry, only son of the late Lord Raymun Darry.
	2. Ser Desmond Mallister, second son of Lord Jason Mallister of Seagard.
2. The Fourth Division: Ser Jocelyn Arryn of Gulltown, eldest son of Alester Arryn, head of a branch of House Arryn and a wealthy merchant.
	1. Ser Lyn Corbray, younger brother of Lord Lyonel Corbray of Heart's Home and owner of Lady Forlorn.
	2. Lady Rowena Belmore, sister of Lord Benedar of Strongsong and Marwyn Belmore, captain of the guards of House Arryn.
3. The Fifth Division: Lord Gerion Lannister, youngest brother of the late Lord Tywin of Casterly Rock, went missing in 291 A.C.
	1. Ser Lyonel Frey, second son of Emmon Frey, granted Riverrun but not recognized and Genna Lannister.
	2. Ser Damon Whent, second son of the late Lord Walter Whent of Harrenhal. Left for Essos right after the Tourney of Harrenhal.
4. The Sixth Company: Ser Baelon Hightower, second son of Lord Leyton Hightower of Oldtown and twin of his heir Baelor Hightower, left Westeros after the ascencion of Robert Baratheon and the death of his uncle Gerold.
	1. Ser Rickard Flowers, bastard son of Moryn Tyrell, Lord Commander of the City Watch of Oldtown and uncle of Lord Mace Tyrell of Highgarden.
	2. Ser Gerold Rowan, cousin of Lord Mathis Rowan of Goldengrove.
5. The Seventh Division: Ser Jacaerys Velaryon, eldest son of the late Lord Monford Velaryon of Driftmark, rightful heir to Driftmark however since he was in Essos, it passed to his brother Monterys.
	1. Ser Aemond Celtigar, eldest son of Lord Adrian Celtigar of Claw Isle.
	2. Ser Lorent Dondarrion, uncle to the current Lord of Blackhaven, Beric Dondarrion.
6. The Eight Division: Prince Oberyn Nymeros-Martell, brother of Prince Doran Nymeros-Martell of Dorne.
	1. Obara Sand, bastard daughter of Oberyn Martell and a whore from Oldtown.
	2. Tyene Sand, bastard daughter of Oberyn Martell and a septa from the Reach.

#### Other Members of Note

* Two unnamed knights always at the side of the company of the Sun's commander, both are about in their early fourties.
* Lady Genna Lannister, the right-hand man of her younger brother Gerion when it comes to financial and administrative matters. Married to Emmon Frey whom she left years ago together with their son Lyonel, she became one of the company's most important members.