Alun Oakheart

Lord Alun Oakheart, Lord of Old Oak, since the passing of his father in 411 A.C. He has been notedly single since the tragic loss of his wife Cassana in 412 in the late stages of her pregnancy. Never a particularly reserved or quiet man Alun has since thrown himself into public life with a near reckless enthusiasm.

## Appearance and Personality

Though he stands an inch or so shorter than many of his lordly peers, Lord Oakheart nonetheless embodies what (he believes) a Lord of the Reach should. Bold, gregarious and blessed with good looks; His dark eyes match his near-black hair and his expression tends to rest in a self-assured smile, confidence bordering on arrogance.

Lord Alun Oakheart is a drinker, dancer, third-rate jouster but a hell of a man at a party. Willing to socialise with undesirables when the mood takes him. Alun enjoys a bit of blood and battle and tussling in the mud with the boys. Though never built to be an exceptional swordsman Alun was blessed with a fine mind and an overabundance of confidence that drives him to excel in the few pursuits that truly grip his attention.

## History

391 AC - [Age 0] Born slightly prematurely to Cyrene Florent and Aedan Oakheart, nevertheless deemed to be a strong and healthy boy.

396 AC - [Age 5] A loquacious child, Alun read extensively and enjoyed sharing his hard-earned vocabulary and the stories he read with all who would listen. He enjoyed the acting of mummers who travelled the reach and tried to recreate their plays in the halls of his father.

398 AC - [Age 7] Tried to run away and join a group of Mummers, retrieved 4 miles from Old Oak and brought home.

401 AC - [Age 10] Squired at Old Town with [[Lucifer Hightower]] from the age of 10 to the age of 13. During his time at Oldtown the youth learned to fight, to ride and to a thing or two about manners, despite practically serving his Lordship as a cupbearer. During his time at Oldtown he came into contact with the young Cassana Hightower, and though nothing untoward occurred the obvious interest in one another was noted. His time in Oldtown also allowed the young scion great access to some of the greatest libraries Lucifer's connections controlled. Alun was often seen pouring over books written on the many battles of the seven kingdoms and beyond.

405 AC - [Age 14] Squired for a year and a half under Lord Ambrode Celtigar, Learning of sailing and the sea and mastery of ships as well as honing his fighting abilities, though it was clear he was no legendary combatant in the making.

409 AC - [Age 18] Married Cassana Hightower at Old Oak.

411 AC - [Age 20] Lord Aedan Oakheart passes after a prolonged period of illness caused by a series of infections.

412 AC - [Age 21] Cassana suffers complications in late pregnancy, neither Mother nor child survive. Alun takes their passing extremely badly, after a brief period of quiet morning he takes solace in drinking, over the next year his capacity to act as Lord of Old Oak is called into question but he appears to recover, though now with a less sense of restraint than before.

416 AC - [Age 25]

418 AC - [Age 27] Lord Alun heads to the tourney at Summerhall, intent on enjoying himself and perhaps having a go at the jousting prize. Of course, he arrived too late

## Household/NPCs

Maester Cadwyn - 71

Ser Arryk Inchfield - Master at Arms.

Ser Perryn Bulwer - Steward

Alester Flowers - Games Keeper

Broven - Master Vinter