Godfrey Waters

Godfrey's Dragonguard armor

**Godfrey Waters** is the bastard son of a minor Hollard scion and a fisherwoman from Duskendale. After fleeing to King's Landing during the Hook Uprising he eventually joined the city watch, and then the Dragonkeepers. He was one of the keepers who released Balerion during the Rosegold Rebellion and was knighted along with his fellow keepers. When Prince Aegon created the Dragonguard Godfrey was one of the first to sign on. He was assigned to defend the young Prince Valerion Targaryen.

## Appearance and Character

Godfrey is a giant of a man standing taller than most men with a muscular giant build. He has short well kept brown hair and dark brown eyes with a handsome face. He is rarely seen without his armor and spear.

Loyalty is Godfrey's defining trait, holding absolute loyalty to the line of Aemon Targaryen. Stern and silent he commands his men with his mere presence.

He has a strong distaste for the houses responsible for the Sacking of Duskendale. He has an especial distaste for members of House Byrch who he felt got off to easy in the Hook Uprising.

## History

### Early Life and Rosegold Rebellion

Godfrey's father was the second cousin to the Knight of Hollard and a fisherwoman. His father was a poor member of the house and made a living as a fisherman in the city with a few crewmen to help him. When he was five his father married and when he was ten his stepmother gave birth to his half brother Dontos.

His peace was shattered when the Hook Uprising began and the forces of Stoakworth, Hayford, and Byrch attack the city. His father rushed to the defense of the city with his crew, and all died during the Sacking.

His father's wife sacrificed herself to get Godfrey and his brother on one of the fleeing boats. Godfrey and his infant brother arrived in King's Landing where he sought out his mother who had come to the capital and become a prostitute.

Godfrey spent six years in the brothel during that time his mother had five more children and Godfrey would grow to be a strong young man. Deciding to use his strength he joined the city watch where he distinguished himself and by twenty he was a member of the Dragonkeepers.

Months before the Rosegold Rebellion took place his noble half brother left King's Landing for Duskendale. When the rebellion reached King's Landing Godfrey defended it with his fellow keepers. He was one of the keepers who released the last dragon Balerion, watching the Black Dread destroy the westermen front, and rushing out with the others to attack the remnants.

He along with his fellow keepers were knighted by Prince Aemon for their service to the crown.

### Knighthood and the Dragonguard

Now a knight Godfrey started participating in melees in the Crownlands, winning several with his massive size. In 95 AC he traveled to Duskendale to visit his half-brother who had become a Septon in the Green Septry.

In mid 98 AC Prince Aegon Targaryen, the eldest son of Prince Aemon, reorganized the Dragonkeepers to the Dragonguard, personal guard to House Targaryen. following Balerion's death.

Godfrey was one of the first to join the Dragonguard, owing so much to the house he thought to repay it by guarding them. He was assigned to guard the young Prince Valerion.

## Recent Events

In the 10th Moon 98 AC Godfrey overheard a fact about the regency of Hayford that he found suspicious. Now intrigued he has begun an investigation into possible suspects for the death of Master of Whispers Arynno. Following his failed investigation he vows to create a new group of Inquisitors.

He was killed by bandits during an operation with Lyman Crane. Godfrey choosed to be with the vanguard of the attack and charge straight in taking three on one. While they managed to overwhelm and kill him he was able to inflict several wounds on the three.

## Relevant Posts

* A Spy Investigation: Godfrey decides to start his own investigation into the death of Master of Whispers Arynno.
* An Order is Born: Godfrey declares that he is creating his own personal inquisition to hunt potential threats to the royal family.
* Riding Out Through the Fields: Godfrey disapproves of Valerion's attempts to deepen his friendship with Jeyne Fossoway. Despite that, he takes great offense to Jayne's confusion and hesitation.

## States and Skills

Attribute

* Strong

Skils

* Leadership (CHA)
* Polearms (COM)
* Endurance (COM)
* Interrogation (INT)

## Family

By His Father's side

* Joffrey Hollard d. 78 AC
	+ Sir Godfrey Waters b. 68 AC
	+ Septon Dontos b. 78

By His Mother's side

* By a Kingslander thief
	+ Denys b. 78 AC
	+ Jon b. 79 AC
* By a Lyseni Merchant
	+ Larra b. 80 AC
	+ Marra b. 80 AC
* By Watch Captain Wendwater d. 93 AC
	+ Bethany Waters b. 84 AC