Willis Yew

Janyce Yew

**Willis Yew**
is the younger brother of Barneby Yew the Knight of Greengrove, Willis serves
as his brothers Steward and his Castellan in his absence. Like his brother he
is a direct descendant of the Legendary Blind Bowman Alan o’ the Oak and is the
son of Ser Baldric Yew and Annara Parren.

## Appearance & Character

Ser Willis
is a clean-shaven man of average height with a plain face and a square jaw. He is
a hardworking, shrewd and dutiful man who serves his superiors with fierce
diligence. Despite being a less than average combatant he often chooses to dress in
steel and leather.

## Birth, Youth & Marriage

Willis was
born the third child and second son of Ser Baldric Yew and his wife Annara
Parren. He was a quiet child, often overlooked in favour of his boisterous
brother or lively sisters. Like his brother he was trained in the archery range
of Greengrove to follow in the footsteps of Alan o’ the Oak yet always fell
short when it came to combat, whether it was with sword or bow. He squired for
his uncle Ser Morgan Hill yet greatly preferred the administrative work he
learned under the guidance of Maester Marston. He also grew fascinated with the
production of weaponry, siege equipment and defensive weaponry and dedicated
much of his youth to learning the secrets of the trade of industry.

Not long
after his brother wed the beautiful Megga Fossoway their father arranged a
marriage for his second son as well. Having successfully merged Alan o’ the Oak’s
bloodline with that of Foss the Archer their father now sought other houses
descended from great heroes. He settled on House Moreland, direct descendants
of the great hero Pate the Plowman, and arranged for Willis to wed a maiden of
their house. His marriage to Maia Moreland started off as an awkward one, yet
Willis did all he could to ensure his wife's happiness, a diligence that his new
wife found touching and that in time led to a loving marriage and two beautiful
daughters.

## Castellan of Greengrove

Willis was
knighted by his uncle when he came of age yet never pursued the life of
tourneys and battles that his brother craved. Instead Willis recruited bowyers,
wood carvers and engineers to Greengrove, laying the foundation of what he
hoped would one day blossom into a great industry for weapons and war machines.
When his father, uncle and brother rode off to fight in the Rosegold Rebellion
Willis stayed behind to fortify the castle against potential attacks and see to
the affairs of their house. He was well liked by the smallfolk who lived on
their land, many of whom flocked to Greengrove to reinforce its garrison.

But soon
news from the war reached Greengrove, news of the Golden Truce and the death of
his father and uncle. Willis welcomed his brother back with a sad embrace and
pledged to aid Barneby in making sure that House Yew would prevail, no matter
the hardships it may face. Since then Willis has remained at Greengrove, has remained
its stalwart and loyal steward, caring for its lands and income in the years
leading up to present day.

## Meta

**Skills:** Recruitment (CHA), Industry (STA), Fortification (STA), Stewardship (STA), War Tech (MAR)

## Family

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