Reynard Reyne

Myrielle Reyne

Theomore Reyne

Myranda Reyne

Jocelyn Reyne†

Lord **Reynard Reyne** (73 AC - Present) is the Lord of Castamere and second son of the late Robert Reyne.

## Appearance and Character

Reynard is a lean and averagely built Westerman standing 6'1" who displays many of the common Reyne traits from voice to appearance. A handsome face with light blue eyes accompanies reddish medium length hair and pale skin.

Reynard has a clear, well-spoken voice and is a charismatic presence in any company. Known for having a way with words, violence is often secondary to diplomacy and negotiation when allowable.

## History

### Early Life

Reynard was born in 73 AC to Robert Reyne and Alysanne Crakehall at the family castle at Castamere which south of the Crag and west of Ashemark in the northwestern westerlands.

His early childhood was fairly typical for children born into noble Westerlands families with days mixed between education and play. He was taught his letters, the basics of history and law, and court etiquette. The younger of twin brothers, Reynard was not expected to inherit the lordship and thus only received a basic martial education, instead focusing on matters of stewardship.

Around the age of seven, Reynard became a page to his father, Robert Reyne. A thin boy in his youth, he struggled at first with the physical demands of training for knighthood. It was only with an intense training regimen and a desire to not disappoint his father that he was able to improve his strength and fitness. Unlike his twin brother, he trained primarily with two-handed swords and dreamed of one day reclaiming his family's ancestral valyrian steel sword, Red Rain.

### Rosegold Rebellion

When the Lannisters declared open rebellion against the Targaryens, Reynard marched alongside his father and the other westermen in support of his liege lord. At the Battle of Tumbler's Fall, Reynard fought in the van commanded by Jason Lannister and managed to survive without major injury.

After the battle, Reynard returned to Castamere at the request of his brother who was planning to attack Tarbeck Hall. Despite many objections, his older brother's disposition towards the Tarbecks overrode reason and the Reyne army attacked. After several failed assaults, the defenders sallied forth in a night raid and the Reynes suffered many losses.

During the attack, Sandor and Lord Andros Tarbeck traded several blows before Sandor was given the opportunity to strike a fatal blow. Before he could do so, however, the youngest Reyne brother intervened. Reynard watched as Theomore Reyne, squire to Andros Tarback, attacked his brother but stopped short of killing him.

With Andros injured, Reynard took command of the army and planned another strike. However, before the next attack could be launched, word came from King's Landing that the war was over and peace had been brokered between the West and the Targaryens. With peace declared, the Reyne army returned to Castamere.

Upon hearing of the reckless actions of his eldest sons, Robert Reyne had the twins imprisoned in the dungeons of Castamere for a moon. In the dark solitude with only his thoughts for company, Reynard began to despise his brother for whom he blamed for their predicament. Knowing his brother would not change his ways, Reynard began to fear for what it would mean for his Castamere should his brother succeed their father.

### The Devil's Deal

In the years that followed, Sandor's temperament worsened as their father's health declined. Torn between loyalty for his brother and loyalty to the family, Reynard's anxiety peaked as all attempts of persuading his brother to abandon his rash ways failed. After one particularly violent episode in which his brother cut off the hand of a serving girl for alleged theft in front of guests at a banquet, Reynard decided he had enough.

Using his business connections made during his years as steward of Castamere, Reynard made contact with a mysterious individual. A deal was brokered and for the price of one hundred dragons an unfortunate accident would befall his twin brother. Early into 98 AC, Sandor Reyne departed the castle on a hunting trip and did not return.

Some days later Sandor's corpse was found by a riverbank, his horse dutifully standing by its fallen master. Three crossbow bolts protruded from the man's back. Patrols were dispatched to the surrounding villages but no evidence of the murderer could be found. A funeral was held and rumors of Tarbeck or even Targaryen involvement spread. However, only Reynard and the assassin knew the truth.

### Present Day

With the passing of his brother in 98 AC, Reynard became the heir apparent to the lordship of Castamere. His father's health in decline, Reynard began to take over more and more of Robert's duties, both ceremonial and official. He enjoyed the work for it gave him a distraction. In the moons that followed his brother's death, sleep came with difficulty for Reynard as the weight and guilt of his actions burdened his conscience.

In 99 AC, his father drew his last breath and Reynard became Lord of Castamere.