Jojen Reed

**Jojen Reed** is the current Lord of Greywater Watch.

## Appearance and Character

Like most Crannogmen he is shorter and smaller than the average man, Jojen measures in at 5’3” and weighs 130lbs. He sports long brown hair which he usually keeps tied up or braided to keep it from his eyes, his eyes are similarly brown. He keeps himself clean shaven, mostly due to the fact that he couldn’t grow a beard even if he wanted to as it would come up patchy and thin - peach fuzz is the best he can do. He tries his best to look presentable but he often forgets that and is found to be covered in feathers and fur from his animal companions. But when at court he is well enough trained to wear his best clothes.

Born in the marshland of the Neck, Jojen has always preferred the exciting wild to the boring urban towns or keeps. He also has a lot more animal companions than human friends, though that is to be expected for a man who can share the hide of wolf and the wings of a falcon. Like many Crannogmen, he is knowledgeable on the plant and wildlife of his lands as he was taught all about it as a child. Whereas some residents of the Neck may be distasteful towards the southrons and their ways, Jojen is more intrigued by it. Though he would never choose to reside in his own stony tomb of a castle, he would not despise them for it. He doesn’t believe that you should hate what you don’t understand.

## History

He was born in 105 AC to Lord Howland Reed and Lady Marisa Frey, his mother being a second cousin to Lord Wilton Frey. His parent’s marriage had been in hope to bring the two houses closer together. Though it was all in vain as, despite House Reed feeling less hostile, House Frey and the other Crannogmen of the Neck still seemed to continue their unprecedented feud. During his childhood Jojen was passed around various Crannogmen in order to learn the ways of his people. While he excelled in navigating the marshland and identifying flora and fauna alike, he often fell short in the martial aspects of his people - not being able to join in on ambushes or able to throw a spear with the needed precision. His father saw this and instead of forcing him to continue in those aspects he decided to let him specialise, stating that there’s no point in making him indulge in what he cannot stomach. Thus his studies continued in botany and, later, poisoncraft.

In 113 AC his family took the second son of Lord Wilton Frey as a ward, once again in hope of bringing their houses together. While it didn’t quite do that, it gave the Crannogmen an honorary member. The people of the Neck learnt to love and accept Wyman as their own in the 15 years he spent with them. Jojen in particular loved Wyman, he and the ward becoming inseparable at times. It was during this time that Jojen discovered his skinchanging powers and truly became a warg. He had always loved animals, having befriended many across the marshland in the early stages of his education. The first creature that he warged, and still a creature that he keeps with him to this day, was a little gecko-sized lizard which he named Little Reed (or just Reed). He carries this little creature on his shoulder or in his pocket at nearly all times. His other, most notable, “skins” are: a raven with white speckles (also near his location at all times), an old crocodile (seems to follow Greywater Watch as it floats around), and a young wolf (which foams the forests near the Twins).

It surely was different when Wyman left, Jojen lost his only true friend. He has visited him once or twice since he has left, though it was obvious that he was unwanted at the Twins. Instead he opted to write him letters and sent his warged raven to deliver them, as Greywater Watch has no Maester, and then returning Wyman’s letters when he replied. It wasn’t the same as sharing hours a day with him, but it was the second best thing he could do in the circumstances.

Recently Jojen decided to visit Wyman in person, it being a year and a half since he had seen the Frey through his own eyes. Jojen decided to boat himself down to the The Twins on his own, he was perfectly safe from any predators and those same predators would be his guards against any bandits.

Unbeknownst to Jojen, Lord Howland Reed has died since his departure. Thus making Jojen a Lord and the head of House Reed. However it will be a while until Jojen discovers this as there are no Maesters on Greywater Watch and the only messenger bird circles the skies above Jojen. The death is still greatly unknown to the world and to the new Lord.

## Family

Lord Howland Reed (father, deceased)

Lady Marisa Reed/Frey (mother)

Jackar Reed

Osha Reed

Erron Reed

## Meta

**Attribute:** Gifted

**Skills:** Skinchanging, Poisoncraft, Bestiary, Botany

**Mastery:** N/A