Damon Morrigen

**Damon Morrigen** was born in the year 46 AC as the third child of Lord Guyard Morrigen. Named after his uncle Damon the Devout he is currently the oldest living member of House Morrigen, having survived his siblings and several nephews. A traveller at heart he spent much of his youth on the road or campaigning against the enemies of House Morrigen.

Since 93 AC he have served as regent for his great-nephew Lord Richard Morrigen following the deaths of Richards father and grandfather in the Roseguard Rebellion.

## Appearance and Character

Once Ser Damon bore the same raven black hair and grey eyes as all of House Morrigen. In his youth he stood tall at almost six feet, though the years have diminished him somewhat. Back then he was lanky, ungainly almost with long limbs and a nearly starved look. Not for a lack of food as he was always willing and able to eat nearly anything.

Years of campaigning in Dorne as well as sun and wind have given him a hardy, more toned complexion with an almost leathery skin. Damon is no stranger to living on the road or in the wilds, more than capable of hunting his own food if the need arises. Nevertheless such escapades have worn on Damon, who now have more grey than black in his hair.

His favourite weapon is a juniper bow he always carries. It was a gift from his brother, who had found the wood in the Red Mountains of Dorne during the Third Dornish War. Ever since Damon have carried it, along with a simple short sword and a light shield.

## History

Damon was born as the third child of Lord Guyard Morrigen in 46 AC, four years after his namesake Damon the Devout of the Warrior's Sons was slain by King Maegor Targaryen. Damon's early life, and that of House Morrigen at large would be defined by their opposition to King Maegor. A year after Damon was born his father would die from injuries sustained fighting the King's supporters.

In the years after King Maegor's Trial of Seven Crow's Rest would be a safe heaven for Faith Militant and other opponents of the Crown. Near daily sermons would preach the damnation of the King, so much so that the very name Maegor is used as a curse to this day in the halls of Crow's Rest. This support for the Faith would not end until well after the death of the King.

Separated from his siblings by nearly ten years of age Damon would spend much of his youth alone, or in the company of his mother. A lonesome child who grew into a distant and weary man. Despite seeing a few years of peace after the ascension of King Rhaegar Crow's Rest House Morrigen would keep a watchful eye on the southern mountains, weary of any attacks from Dorne. This was a task Damon took to with heart, so much so that he spent days and nights at the highest tower of Crow's Rest on the lookout for any Dornish force.

### The Third Dornish War

The watchful peace would be broken in 61 AC as he third Dornish War would break out between the Stormlands and Dorne. Lord Baratheon would march south, as would the regent Jaeherys Targaryen, and in their army would be both Damon Morrigen and his elder brother, Lord Grance Morrigen. Being only five and ten at the start of the war Damon would serve as a squire to Lord Selmond Estermont, along with the heir to Nightsong Armond Caron. Lord Grance would blame the meagre fortunes of their house, arguing that they could only afford to equip one knight. Though Damon did not mind serving as a squire and a ranger in the army he also susspected his brother merely wished to safeguard him.

This would be Damon's first of many journey's into Dorne and the Red Mountains. During the campaign he would time and time again partake in scouting expeditions, ambushes and guard duty. During the capture of Lord Rogar Baratheon, the main instigator of the rebellion, Lord Grance would be hurt gravely by an arrow, only surviving by the skin of his teeth. Thus it came that despite wanting to join Lord Leo Tyrell's invasion of Dorne Damon did not partake, instead choosing to take his brother back to Crow's Rest. For his diligent service and tireless work during the rebellion Damon would be knighted by Lord Estermont.

With the end of hostilities in 63 AC Damon would travel to King's Landing for the tournament to celebrate King Rhaegar's sixteenth nameday. With his brother still injured it fell to Damon to represent House Morrigen in the tournament, though he had little success in that regard. He was unhorsed in the first tilt, even if his participation in the archery proved more fruitful.

### Between the wars

Following the tournament Damon would spend the next three years travelling Westeros. After King's Landing he travelled to the Vale seeking fortunes and adventure. White Harbour was next, followed by Winterfell and Barrowton. Damon would travel the King's Road south to the Red Ford, stopping for a fortnight each at Harrenhal and Riverrun. He would spend much time in the hills north of the Gold Road, hunting a great beast. Eventually he reached Oldtown, where he would spend another year. Daily he would pray at the Starry Sept, mistaken at times for an acolyte of the Faith. During his earlier travels Damon had written often and at length, but from Oldtown no ravens ever flew to Crow's Rest.

It was not until 68 that Damon would return to his home to find things much the same as he had left them. His brother still ruled, though diminished from his wounds. The weary peace with Dorne had returned, though there was no love between the old foes. Disease had spread across the lands, claiming two of Lord Grance's children, the remaining still reeling from the ordeal.

The reunion of the Morrigen brothers would not be joyous, for Damon returned to Crow's Rest as a married man. Lord Grance was furious for he had neither been informed, nor asked for permission. Worse still, Damon had wed a commoner, a woman of poor morals some gossipers spread. The argument between the brothers was mistaken for a southern storm at Storm's End, ending with Damon once again taking to the road with his wife. For another seven years he would take his family around the Stormlands, staying with the Estermonts of Estermont and the Carons of Nightsong, as well as half a dozen other friends from the dornish war.

In the end the brothers reconciled, albeit bitterly and without any love. The peace came about more out of necessity than reconciliation. Lord Grance had healed from his wounds but still lacked the wits to rule effectively. He needed Damon's sharp eyes to watch the south, and his friends to watch the north. Damon would oft travel between Crow's Rest, Storm's End and Griffin's Roost, petitioning for the other Stormlanders to bolster the defence against Dorne, as well as many other issues. In the end war would come to Crow's Rest again.

### The Fourth Dornish War

In 83 AC war would erupt once again as the Bloodroyal of Yronwood marched on Blackhaven.

 83 Dornish War

93 Roseguard Rebellion