Barristan Tarth

Argella Beesbury nee Tarh

## Summary

Barristan Tarth is the current Lord of Tarth and Evenstar. He has ruled the Island for 11 years, after his father Bonifer died. Due to rather recent events, his personality has greatly changed from his rather youthful personality. His own rule is greatly assisted by his two Uncles, Beric and Bonicar.

## Appearance and Character

Barristan stands at 6'3 with light blue eyes and blonde hair. His appearance is similar to that of many other Tarths in history but mostly that of his father Bonifer. He is relatively fit with most of his body being trained through his experience in sailing. Barristan used to be a far more joyous man, enjoying to adventure and travel. Due to recent events however he has become far more cold towards others. He expects absolute perfection and loyalty from his men and only shows warmth towards his children.

## History

### Childhood

Barristan Tarth was born in the year 101 AC to Bonifer Tarth and Tyene Wylde. His parents marriage was a rather loveless one, with the marriage having been made to cover up a scandal in the Wylde family. Initially, Barristan was born a weak and sickly child, with there being fears of his survival. But when he reached the age of 2, the fears of this slowly began to fade. As he grew older, he grew more fit and well growing to be a very wilful child.

His father initially wished for more sons, as he thought that Barristan wasnt fit to take over the rule of the Island. But after Tyene nearly died giving birth to Barristans third sister, Bonifer decided to settle on Barristan. Barristan began his full training in Martial Skills and sailing. Barrristan often was able to talk himself out of trouble that he had gotten himself into, with people calling him silver-tongued to the great annoyance of his father.

As he grew older, he discovered his true passion in sailing. At the Age of 8, he went on his voyage as a cabin boy, after convincing his father. The Voyage brought him to Mist Town, where he meet his uncle, Estermont and Stonehelm. He helped serve on the ships crew with his love for sailing only growing. His own father served as a leading Admiral in the Dornish War and so his father increased his focus on sailing.

#### Adulthood

As Barristan grew into Adulthood, His father recognising his skill at Sailing, gave him a ship and crew to travel and improve relations around the Stormlands. Taking the time to travel, his own skill at Leadership and leading a ship.

On a few Voyages through the Stepstones, to head towards Oldtown, he encountered pirates from the Stepstones multiple times. Having spent time reading about Naval Commanders, he managed to beat them, with his skills in Naval Warfare growing. Wanting to avoid being ambushed, he improved his skills in Reconnaissance. On another Voyage, he attended the Wedding of the Dragon and the Wolf, with him being the representative for House Tarth.

On a Voyage towards the Toyne lands, to improve Relations with his cousin by marriage. There he meet Cassandra Toyne, with whom he soon grew smitten with. The two quickly struck up a romance with the two marrying half a year later.

##### Lordship

In the year 119 AC, Barristan received word about his father dying of a heart attack. From Duskendale, he sailed back towards Tarth. Taking over the leadership of the lands, he ordered a focus on improving Tarths Naval capabilities. He continued his Voyages at the start of his rule, often leaving his Uncles as Regents. But that soon changed as he realised he needed to assume more leadership.

In the year 124 AC, Cassandra gave birth to Barristans first child, a boy they named Renly. However the Master warned Barristan that Cassandra most likely wouldn't survive another pregnancy. Continuing his Rulership, he focused more on Naval Engineering on the Island. Due to his fathers support to Ashara in the summer of three stags and his naval experience, he was made the Lord Admiral of the Stormlands.

In the year 127 AC, Cassandra grew pregnant again. Barristan was joyful of the news and was confident his wife would live. When she was brought to the childbed, she gave birth to a girl. But three days later Cassandra would die of childbed fever. Barristan was heartbroken, naming his daughter after his dead wife. He grew more cold and hard to please, with him only showing love and warmth to his two children.

Now, with his two Uncles he heads to Oldtown to view the great tourney wich is to take place.

## Family

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## Household Members

Ser Davos of the Evening, Master at Arms

Maester Tyland, Maester of Tarth

Harrion Backshell, Second in Command of the Tarth fleet

Septon Bowen, Septon of Tarth

## Meta

Skills: Leadership, Naval Warfare, Naval Engineering, Silvertongue, Reconnisance