Jonelle Corbray

Jonelle Corbray is the firstborn daughter of Ser Artos Royce and Lady Jeyne Royce. She has been an active part of the daily administration of Heart's Home for years and would be officially chosen as the castle steward by Lord Lucion in 96 AC. Out of Ser Artos's two children, she has always been considered the more well adjusted one, in contrast to her brooding and zealous brother, Ser Alyn

### Appearance and Character

Jonelle has features typical for her family, though somewhat lighter than those of her father and brother. Though of small figure, she is quite hardy and persistant. She has lived at Heart's Home her entire life thus far, and assisted in its stewardship since she came of age. She is sensible and efficient. Though she had to be patient to gain her post, constantly questioned and overruled by older men, she has not been afraid to speak her mind and act decisively.

### Biography

Jonelle was born in 71 A.C as the first child of the marriage between Ser Artos Corbray and Lady Jeyne Royce. She was considered a bright and cheerful child, however although her parents loved her well enough, Ser Artos wanted a son who could carry on his legacy and take up the family sword, Lady Forlorn, after him. Jonelle had an ordinary childhood with the typical education afforded a noblewoman, of religion and stewardship, the latter of which she took to particularly. She was noted as having a good mind for sums and calculations, whereas her younger brother Alyn displayed little talent for anything at all. As a young girl Jonelle tried to help and encourage her brother, but as he grew older his religiosity grew deeper. Piety had always been considered a virtue among the nobility of The Vale, proud descendants of the early Andals, however her brother's faith became extraordinarily rigid, making him extremely judgemental and subsequently driving a wedge between the two siblings. Nevertheless, she tried to argue against sending him off to the south, still hoping for a reconciliation between father and son that would never come. Years later when Alyn joined the kingsguard, few members of House Corbray showed much enthusiasm. Jonelle was cautiously optimistic, hoping her brother could adjust better to a purely martial life in the kingsguard than he had to that of a household squire

During the war for the mountains of the moon, the Arryns would marshal all the Vale to battle against the heathen clansmen. Unlike her brother Jonelle could not join the fighting directly, yet the neverending conflict would produce countless wounded soldiers. In her teenage years Jonelle would learn to treat all manner of ailments and injuries. She also became a far more stoic figure from then on, gradually teaching herself to retain her nerve even when faced with grusome injuries and soldiers that could not be saved, only have their final hours eased by milk of the poppy

From 90 to 95 AC she was married to Ser Eric Moore, a household knight and retainer of her father. Their union was not unpleasant, but neither was it close or affectionate. After failing to form any meaningful connection early on, both became more dedicated to their work than their marriage. Jonelle concieved once in 92 AC, but miscarried after two moons. Eric died of a chill of the lungs in 95 AC. Jonelle mourned his loss, yet found that their time together had not been what either of might have wanted it to be

From 87 AC onwards Jonelle would take part in the running of Heart's Home. While the women of the household had traditional responsibilities, she also used her knowledge to advise her uncle on matters of stewardship more often discussed by men. She would hold a number of positions that related to the daily administration and production of goods, though in the beginning it could be difficult to get through to her older male colleagues. Even so she would distinguish herself in the administration of her family manor, awarded to her father for his loyal service to his brother. It was the success of the household she ran there that would lead Lord Lucion to eventually choose her as the new castle steward. For the last two years her position has been undisputed as the one administering the daily running of Heart's Home.

## Family

* Artos Corbray (Father, b. 46 A.C)
* Jeyne Royce (Mother, b. 51 A.C)
* Alyn Corbray (Brother, b. 74 A.C)
* Lucion Corbray (First Cousin, b. 72 A.C)