Michael Dayne

Old Star

Knight

Diplomat

Tyene Dayne

Gerold Dayne

Arthur Dayne

Alysanne Dayne

(ARCHIVED - RETCONNED)

**Michael Dayne** is the current Knight of High Hermitage. He was first born son of Ser Samwell Dayne and Lady Alyse Toland. Becoming Knight of High Hermitage at thirty-three years old with his father's death in the Fourth Dornish War.

Following his youth days fighting in the names of Martell Princes and Princesses. Defending home and country without question. Michael became well known more then his sword and general skills even earning honors from Prince Nymor Martell as a diplomat to the Targaryen Kingdom.

## Appearance and Character

Tall at 6'2 ft. with some saying the blood of the First Men was strong in Michael. As many dornishmen near his region were of Andal and First men blood. Short cut dark brown hair with greys growing for his years and wisdom. Though like many Daynes, eyes of purple hold with many stories behind them.

Dressing in fine clothing when needed. Even as a boy he sight out wearing gambeson and a loose coat over it. Believing deeply in humility, oaths, and honor. Never holding any hate toward others seeing this as needless for the Seven gave them short lives. Michael is said to speak peace before ever drawing his sword.

Taking oaths of Knighthood given to him by the **Sword of the Morning** during his last teens very deeply. If smallfolk are being mistreated no matter by who he stands for them and will bring them justice. As the Father would ask of him.

## History

Born in Starfall in 50 AC to Ser Samwell Dayne and Lady Alyse Toland, their first born son and heir. He was taught by fine teachers and scholars on the history of Dorne and her traditions. Learning much as well of the Iron Throne and the Dragons who sit upon it. When time came for young Michael to be squired, his father Samwell ask his cousin Ser Vorian Dayne, Sword of the Morning.

To take on his son along side Symon Dayne which both boys had spent time together forming a friendship. So, Ser Vorian took on the young heir of High Hemitage. Traveling among the pair and training hard to understand what it telling means to be a knight.

### Knighted by the Morning

Traveling with Ser Vorian after the Third Dornish War told him much on relations with the Iron Throne. Vorian would teach many lessons on this topic and about pride the Dragons felt lost when they failed to bring Dorne to heel. Telling Michael even smallfolk had turned on Targaryen soldiers and lords once in Dorne.

Wisdom at times feel rare but the Sword of the Morning seems to be the wisest man in Dorne. During their journey in the Reach, he witness many injustices done to small folk, and even the lessons of his childhood, telling him about the wealth of the common man in the Reach. Did not seem to hold truth unless wealth meant pain and injustice.

Vorian told him to hold his views tight and not cause issue. As both Symon and himself were heirs to two Dayne Houses. They safety would never be challenged by his own words and thoughts. The tournament at Highgarden had shown Michael took well to his training much like Symon though his cousin unhorse him. Humbly accepting this defeat as not more then friendly spare among family. At this show Vorian knighted Michael.

### Mourn the Morning

Once Vorian fell ill and passed to join the Seven. Michael returns home to High Hermitage in 67 AC having been gone for a few years. His father and mother greet the man and knight who was their son now. Mourning for a moon or so of the man who taught him. Seeking out to serve his house and Dorne. Michael would take only five knights to travel Dorne and visit the different keeps of Dornish Houses.

Finding himself in Blackmont, Kingsgrave, Skyreach before resting in Sandstone during the beginnings of 73 AC. This is where Michael met Deria Qorgyle, daughter to Lord Qorgyle and as he spent time away from his task. A growing interest between Michael and Deria form which led to Michael asking Lord Qorgyle to court his daughter. Believing in honor he never took a chance to try to bed Deria before gaining her hand. Not living up to what the other Kingdoms thought of the Dornish. After sometime Deria had grown to love the young dayne who denied her many attempts to join her bed.

The wedding would be in Sandstone with only House Qorgyle and Daynes were invited to the event. As Michael did not wish to bother other nobles with his wedding. Once over Deria would travel to High Hermitage as he was task by Samwell to travel to the Reach. To speak to a handful of houses to break the barrier between their two peoples.

### Out Reach

Michael arrives within the Reach, traveling toward Oldtown though only for visiting and speaking on ways to better relations with at least Oldtown. When is resting was over he went to Blackcrown to speak with Lord Bulwer and it was not easy. Though Michale spoke on their share blood rooted with the Andals and First Men. As well their faith made them more then just Reachmen or Dornishmen but men in the light of the Seven. This sealed the union between his uncle Alester Dayne and Rhea Norcross.

Highgarden had not been as interested in forming any connections to Dorne. Though they allowed the Knight guest rights to rest before he made his trip back to Dorne. While waiting Michael made some friends within the court of roses. Enjoying what he saw in how the Tyrells governing and stewarding over their lands.

### Maegor's Breath

The winter did affect the farmers and people but through the effects of Lord Samwell. Always believing a possible war could break out had stockpiled large amount of food and supplies. Gifting much of it to his people and nearby small folks who were not within his own domain.

Michael was requested by Prince Cletus Martell to come to Sunspear. He gained honors from the prince and reward him with a courtly rank as diplomatic advisor. Which he used this influence to convince Cletus to send aid to the worst parts of the Reach and Stormlands where the Dragonblight had taken strongly.

Allowing very limited support for Michael's words had moved Cletus as well the Knights willingness to serve without being ordered. Spending a few years at sunspear and even sending for his wife to stay by his side. All of their children would be born in sunspear. He built a friendship with Prince Cletus and told many of his stories to his young Prince Nymor.

### Fourth Dornish War

Michael had returned from a diplomatic mission from the Stormlands to finally open trade and maybe the borders but his effects would be destroyed by the Yronwoods. The fourth conflict with the Iron Throne had taken much from Michael. His father Samwell fought in a skirmish to help slow the reach host to give Lord Symon time. This lead to his death and many knights of High Hermitage being lost as well.

Never thinking he would gain the title Knight of High Hermitage during a war. Calling every last available soldier High Hermitage could muster up and once he took the time supply them well. He joined Lord Symon's effects in the conflict. Proving his worth as a general and a skilled one. Always keeping his command orderly and making sure enough supplies got to his forces.

When Prince Nymor arrived to make peace with the Iron Throne. Michael gave as much aid to the talks as possible and readied his own forces to return home.

### A Peaceful Era

Years past by from the war that took his father and Michael prove to govern Justly. When called upon he returns to Sunspear to serve again as a diplomat for his prince. Which he arranged a betrothal between his youngest son Arthur Dayne and Beony Hightower mending some tensions with this agreement.

His third daughter Tyene Dayne would be married to Arthur Connington. Feeling this is all he could do at the moment, returning to High Hermitage, and finishing his long awaited trip of Dorne having stopped in every keep before enjoying the halls of his home. Even with aging started to show on the Knight of High Hermitage and his youth heir Vorian Dayne, named for the man who trained him.

## Recent History

Now he travels with his house to Yronwood for a wedding they are holding and he felt this could be a interesting learning lesson for the next generation.

## Household

* Vorian Dayne, Son and Heir of High Hermitage
* Alysanne Dayne, Sister
* Ser Ryon, Captain of the Guard
* Ser Arron Qorgyle, Sworn Sword
* Mors Dayne, Castellan
* Joss of Oldtown, Maester

## Family Tree

House Dayne of High Hermitage

* Michael Dayne
	+ Deria Qorgyle
		- Vorian Dayne
		- Ashara Dayne
		- Tyene Dayne
			* Arthur Connington
		- Gerold Dayne
		- Arthur Dayne
			* Beony Hightower

## Meta

**Attributes**: Bellicose, Diligent

**Skills:** Leadership, Recovery, Warcraft, Endurance, One-Handed Weapons, Fortification, Stewardship

**Aptitude:** Quartermaster