Jorah Mooton

Jorah Mooton is the fourth son and second-oldest living son of the late Lord Jonah Mooton and his wife Carolei Arryn. He is the current heir of House Mooton and has recently returned from the Summer Isles to Westeros, a continent to which he hadn't been in for five years.

## Appearance and Character

Jorah is a handsome young man, with light brown hair and dark olive green eyes. He stands at 5'11, and is lithe for his training, yet still is adept with a sword. He prefers to keep his face clean-shaven, but can grow a beard given enough time.

He is an intelligent young man, with skill in making friends and keeping trade flowing. He is a fun person to be around, but also keeps his secrets and anger close to heart, and only one person knows his closest secrets and desires.

He is also very curious, learning to sail from the man he squired for, Vaemond Velaryon. He has become an excellent naval leader through this, and is happiest at sea.

## History

### 105-114: Early years

Ser Jorah was born in the first moon of 105 AC to Jonah Mooton and his wife Carolei Arryn. He was born 15 minutes after his older brother Eliah. A happy child, he grew up content in Maidenpool. Having been born the fifth child and fourth son of Lord Jorah Mooton, he never expected or was expected to inherit anything, and was educated by his mother and his aunt Jeyne, as well as his uncle Jammos later, who began helping the family after quitting his destructive ways. He was always close to his twin brother Eliah, with whom he was closest. He also idolized his elder brothers Roland and Myles at first, and was doted upon, like his brother, by his older sister and Myles' twin Zhoe.

He grew up to be a promising fighter, and became trained in axes and maces, in which he specialized. He also showed a mind for commerce and money, and his family quickly saw the potential of his training. While his father continued to be a wastrel and a ne'er-do-well, his life was easy and had a clear trajectory. He also became fond of his younger siblings Ysilla and Florian, who were born after Eliah and him.

This was all to change when in 113 AC, his brother Eliah became severely injured in a practice fight with his elder brother Roland. Jorah raged against his brother Roland, who refused to claim blame, and while both Myles, Zhoe and their mother defended Roland, calling it an accident. He would stay at his twin's bedside, trying to help him with his presence, and while he reconciled with his aunt and uncle as well as with Zhoe, who wanted to chastise Roland for this, he never did reconcile with his mother or elder brothers, whom he blamed for their inaction.

The final nail in the coffin came when his family arranged for him to be sent as a page and squire to Lord Vaemond Velaryon in King's Landing in early 114 AC, and with anger in his heart and sadness, he left his brother's bedside and left for the capital.

### 114-125: Squiring and adventure

Jorah hated King's Landing  at first, which he considered a nest of vipers and liars. He liked Driftmark more, but he still felt cold towards it. While he was very cold to his mentor at first, he warmed up to him considerably, and also started learning navigational skills as well from the Master of Driftmark. He slowly began to see Vaemond as his father figure, and respected the man very much.

When Vaemond was assigned the task of raiding the North as a pirate by King Viserys Targaryen, Vaemond originally didn't want to involve the young Jorah in his adventure, but after he sneaked upon the Master of Ships' flagship in a barrel full of fish, he was allowed to stay. He was trained in arms more properly, fighting in a major number of skirmishes against the North. For the next three years, he lived almost on the sea, and his family was told he was 'away on crown business with Lord Velaryon' when they asked. After the major defeat in 117, where he saved his lord's life, he returned to King's Landing and then Maidenpool.

When he returned, he found that most of his siblings were being warded in other places, and found that his aunt Jeyne died of an illness a year prior. Feeling guilt and still anger for this situation, he didn't stay long, wrote his twin brother who was studying the citadel at the time, and returned to going between King's Landing and Driftmark to study under Vaemond. There, Jorah became a capable captain, eventually commanding a vessel in the Velaryon fleet at the age of 17. While he kept in touch with his twin brother, they grew distant as their visits became fewer and far-between. At the age of 16, he made a trip to Oldtown to rekindle his relationship with his twin; however, this trip ended in a disaster of an argument, both not understanding each other after the many years of separation. In 124 AC, he was recalled by his mother to Maidenpool, who wished for him to command the Mooton fleet and help his siblings rule Maidenpool in the future. He accepted on the condition that Roland would show repentance for his action. When Roland came back from the Eyrie, where he was warded, he showed no particular interest, and Jorah only remained due to the convincing of his uncle Jammos.

When Roland died trying to protect Jasper Arryn in 125 AC, he was very upset at the attention Roland's bravery was shown, and after he screamed at the attendees during the funeral, neither Myles nor Jammos could calm Jorah and his mother Carolei, and after a day to gather up his things, he left for King's Landing by foot, and then took a job as a hireling on the *Pride of Koj* after he had a run-in with her captain, Xanda Dhoru. He left for the Summer Isles in late 125 AC.

### 125-129 AC: Self-imposed exile and naval life

A small budding romance began between Xanda and Jorah just after they left for the Summer Isles, and after helping save several crew-mates on the *Pride of Koj* during a pirate attack in the Stepstones, Jorah was promoted to the position of co-captain of the proud swan ship. Arriving in Tall Trees Town, he began learning the Summer Tongue from Xanda, and began travelling with Xanda through the Summer Isles, arriving in Koj soon after. There, after a small rest there on Xanda's native island, where they truly fell in love and began integrating in Summer Islander culture, he travelled carrying goods and trading throughout the Summer Isles, also visiting Lotus Port, Ebonhead, Last Lament, the Isle of Women and many other isles in the Summer Isles. Before they could head out for more trade along the narrow sea, the Ironborn began attacking the Summer Isles. Jorah and Xanda fought well in the defense of Lotus Port, and attacked several ironborn ships during this attack.

After the Great Reaving of 126 stopped, Xanda and Jorah began a year of trading along the Narrow Sea, selling Summer Islander spices, exotic birds and gemstones. During this time, they visited all coastal Free Cities, Oldtown (where he found out his brother didn't lived there anymore), King's Landing, Gulltown, Duskendale, as well as New Ghis, Qarth, Port Yhos, Faros and Vahar. During these travels, the couple had a son they named Malthar Stone in 128 AC. While at sea, Jorah's commercial sense was a great help, and the crew of the ship began to appreciate the lordling, whom they saw as almost Summer Islander.

During their return in a stay in Last Lament, a trader from Gulltown who stayed in Maidenpool told Jorah that his brother Myles had died of an illness, and that his brother Eliah had been recalled to become Lord of Maidenpool. Jorah, with the help of Xanda, immediately started sailing back to Maidenpool, with Jorah intent to rekindle his relationship with his brother. His relationship with Xanda follows Summer Islander norms, with both members being open to each other's flings and being honest about them. Jorah himself integrated well amongst Summer Islanders, wanting to return there after helping his brother.

## House Mooton

* Maegor Mooton, Lord of Maidenpool, b. 52 AC, d. 88 AC
* m. Kyra Mooton, née Frey, Lady of Maidenpool, b. 52 AC, d. 108 AC
	+ Jonah Mooton, Lord of Maidenpool, b. 73 AC, d. 130 AC
	+ m. Carolei Mooton, née Arryn, Lady of Maidenpool, b. 87 AC
		- Ser Roland Mooton, b. 103 AC, d. 125 AC
		- Ser Myles Mooton, b. 104 AC, d. 129 AC
		- Zhoe Mooton, b. 104 AC
		- Eliah Mooton, Lord of Maidenpool, b. 105 AC
		- **Jorah Mooton**, b. 105 AC
			* Malthar Stone, b. 128 AC
		- Ysilla Mooton, b. 107 AC
		- Florian Mooton, b. 109 AC
	+ Jammos Mooton, b. 74 AC
	+ Jeyne Mooton, b. 77 AC, d. 116 AC

## Household/Crew of the *Pride of Koj*

* Xanda Dhoru, co-captain
	+ Malthar Stone, her son with Jorah
* Xhobar Dhoru, first mate and Xanda's brother
* Balaq Xho, second mate
	+ Moluru, Olthar, Molloq, Jala, Alayaya, Tal, Xatana, Toraq, sailors

## Meta

Mastery: Admiral

Attribute: Shrewd

Skills: Naval Warfare (MAR), Navigation (MAR), Weapon Proficiency: Axes & Blunts, Shields (COM), Commerce (STA)