Triston Toyne

**Triston Toyne** is the current Lord of Blackheart and head of House Toyne. He is married to Elenda Wylde, and has two children with her, Jason Toyne and Aemma Toyne.

## Appearance & Character

At 6'1", Triston is taller than most of his family. While more muscular than average, he is by no means an overly strong man. And, with a head of strikingly red hair and bright blue eyes paired with his build, he had no difficulty finding a woman to call his Lady.

Triston prides himself on his ability to talk himself out of a sticky situation, and often finds using words is preferential to swords. However, he is not opposed to using swords to get his way. His wit fosters his ability to be diplomatic, to ensure his way is achieved.

## History

Triston was born in 93 AC to his parents, Tommard Toyne & Mary Buckler, as their first son. Born in the midst of war, his father was not present for most of his first year. Even when his father returned, his presence in Triston's life was very little compared to the Maesters' and the Master-at-Arms'. When Triston turned five, his father was called to answer for crimes that Triston did not understand at the time. Eventually, he discovered that his father was funding his uncle's terror campaign across the Stormlands, and was made to pay for his crimes by assisting Lord Baratheon in hunting him down, or losing his head. During their hunt, Tommard was slain, as was Tommard's brother.

Triston, now five years old and the Lord of Blackheart, had much and more to learn. Many whispered about the impending ten years of regency that Blackheart would have to endure, but ultimately, a council was put together that included his mother and the remaining nobles of Blackheart. Throughout the years of Triston's regency, he learned quickly that he would have to fend for himself. Though he was taken advantage of by many to get their way, he would eventually come to learn how to please his subjects without giving them their way.

In his early teens, Triston had become enamored with the history of both his house and the Stormlands. His Maester suggested a half-year retreat to the Citadel to become more knowledgeable on both history and laws, to which he gladly accepted. During those six months, he studied under an Archmaester and effectively earned a link. Though he was not given one, as he was not studying to be a Maester, his Maester offered to craft him one of his own. That link was turned into a ring, of which he wears to this day.

Before he came of age, a betrothal with a Wylde girl was set by his mother. Though House Toyne and Wylde had a complicated history, this gesture was done to put their history behind them and foster a new relationship between them. Triston visited Rain House often after the betrothal, and she visited Blackheart. The two were able to craft a loving relationship and, unlike many political betrothals, fell in love.

Triston's regency came to an end the day he turned six-and-ten. It was a widely celebrated day in Blackheart, with the likes of House Wylde, Buckler, Lonmoth, Hasty, and Fell present. Two years later, Triston and his betrothed Elenda Wylde wed in a glorious ceremony. It was at this wedding ceremony that Triston's sister Cassandra met and fell in love with Barristan Tarth. The two would end up marrying some years later.

Into the first few years of Triston's reign, all was quiet. In 110AC, the legitimacy of Roy Baratheon's child was brought into question. While Triston felt the rumor was likely malicious in nature, he did not prevent its spreading in his court.

The whispers of rebellions in the Riverlands and Westerlands made its way to Blackheart in 115 AC, sparking a conversation of whether or not to support a similar rebellion in the Stormlands. Ultimately, it was decided to be a fruitless idea, but one they would not necessarily throw to the side. Any support of the Cobblers in Blackheart lands was not quieted but was given small, untraceable subsidies to assist in spreading discontent. While nothing ever came of a Stormlands rebellion in that sense, Triston still got a sense of accomplishment from his deeds.

When the Poor Fellows began their spread throughout the realm, Triston welcomed them with open arms. A chapter was opened on Blackheart lands, though it was told no violence would be allowed... in the open. Openly, Triston denounced the violence the Poor Fellows demonstrated around the realm. Privately, he encouraged it. The Poor Fellows were, essentially, acting as a 'peacekeeping' force in his lands so he could focus his soldiers elsewhere. After the events in 125 AC with the Poor Fellows & Vale, Triston encouraged his chapter to lay low moving forward.

When the King passed in 130 AC, Triston and his family departed to King's Landing to pay their respect and to attend the coronation ceremony of King Baelor.

## Family

* *Lord Tommard Toyne, d. 97 AC*
* Lady Mary Buckler, b. 73 AC
	+ **Triston Toyne, b. 93 AC**
	+ (m.) Elenda Wylde, b. 95 AC
		- Jason Toyne, b. 113 AC
		- Aemma Toyne, b. 115 AC
	+ Donnel Toyne, b. 96 AC
	+ *Cassandra Toyne, d. 127 AC*
	+ (m.) Barristan Tarth, b. -
		- Renly Tarth, b. -
		- Cassandra Tarth, b -
* *Ser Orys Toyne, d. 97 AC*

## Household

**Jason Toyne,** heir to Blackheart

**Donnel Toyne,** Castellan of Blackheart

**Ser Humphrey,** Master-at-arms of Blackheart

**Maester Karyl,** Maester of Blackheart

## Meta

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**Attribute:** Gregarious

**Skills:** Leadership (CHA), Silver Tongue (CHA), Skirmishing (MAR), History & Law (STE)

**Mastery:** Renown (CHA)