Rodrik Forrester

**Rodrik Forrester** is the firstborn son of Lord Gregor Forrester and Lady Elissa Forrester. Famed for his fighting skill and feared by Lannister bannermen, Rodrik is known to be untouchable on the battlefield and a serious man in discussion and business.

He is first seen during the Red Wedding, fending off Frey Soldiers. One of his enemies gets the better of him as a horse charges in his direction and crushes his lower body. From that point on it is assumed he is dead.

However, Rodrik wakes up in a corpse cart about a week later, battered but alive. He reveals himself to Royland Degore once he arrives at Ironrath and - after surgery - assumes his role as Lord of Ironrath.

## Character

"Rodrik is the eldest son of Lord Forrester; he was trained from a young age to take on the burden of leadership. He’s a man built for the position, a formidable presence both on and off the battlefield—but when Robb Stark called his banners to war, Rodrik was asked by his father to stay and protect their home, Ironrath.

Rodrik refused, riding out into battle with his father and leading the Forrester army into battle with such force that he is now feared among the Lannister soldiers."

Rodrik Forrester is a skilled warrior, built for lordship and a true leader of men. Though he lacks some of the charisma exhibited by his brother Asher, he makes up for it with the commanding presence he emits even when not at his physical peak. Rodrik is a skilled soldier, well disciplined in both leadership and battle.

Many of his associates such as Talia and Ryon remark that Rodrik took things too seriously as he grew up. Following his return to Ironrath, this is shown to be somewhat untrue; the player often has the opportunity to make him joke or act less seriously than the other Forresters seemed to suggest in the first episode..

When Ramsay orders that only one of the warring houses can survive, Rodrik has recovered for the most part and lives up to his reputation as a formidable warrior now that he is able to properly wield a sword.

## Game Of Thrones

#### "Iron From Ice"

Rodrik is first seen fighting Frey soldiers at the Twins during the events of the Red Wedding. Gared attempts to warn him of the betrayal but it is already too late as the fighting has begun.

Gared is prevented from helping Rodrik for a while but he almost reunites with him later on after fighting a few Freys and Boltons.

Just as Gared reaches Rodrik, a Frey Soldier seizes their chance and stabs him through the back of the leg. Gared goes over to attempt helping Rodrik with his injury, but soon after a panicked horse rushes past and backs onto its rear legs before collapsing on top of Rodrik, tearing half of his face off in the process. Gared pauses momentarily as Rodrik's body falls limp, and the squire believes him to be dead. A Frey yells "Good fucking riddance!" and Gared flees to find Lord Forrester, presuming Rodrik to be dead.

#### "The Lost Lords"

Rodrik is confirmed as alive, and he wakes up while a villager transports the dead from the Twins. Rodrik rolls over and finds his father's corpse. The villager passes by Ironrath and Royland Degore tells him to leave, not even bothering to check the dead to see if they are actually Forrester men. Rodrik is forced to climb out and Royland spots him. He passes out and Maester Ortengryn is seen patching him up. Rodrik wakes up and Maester notices.He passes out again, and wakes up with a cast and his body is bandaged. His face is still damaged from the fight. He hears Talia humming and groans, which alerts her. She runs over and hugs him, which causes him to groan in pain. She apologizes and she informs him of Ethan's demise. Rodrik learns that Ramsay Snow stuck a knife through his neck. Talia tells him that he is now the lord of the house and he must meet with the others in the Great Hall. Rodrik tries to stand up but fails. Talia offers to help. Rodrik decline her help.

Rodrik goes to the Great Hall, a few Whitehill soldiers insult him. Once he reaches the steps, a whitehill soldier tells them to go around. The two of them end up going in either way. Rodrik sits down in the lord chair and Royland and Duncan Tuttle argue over what to do with the Whitehills, to keep them drunk, starve them out, or to just "handle it."

Rodrik meets with Elaena, and the two of them discuss if the Glenmores can assist House Forrester. The bethrol is lost because of the state of House Forrester. Royland apologizes for coming inside and Lord Ludd Whitehill comes inside and sees Rodrik Forrester for the first time as Lord. He asks if Elena is still wedding into this "wretched family." Lord Whitehill tells him to kiss his ring in order for Ryon to attend Ethan and Gregor's funeral. Rodrik refuses, resulting into Gwyn Whitehill visiting the funeral.

At Ethan and Gregor's funeral - Gwyn tells Rodrik that she's sorry for what's happened. Rodrik talks to his mother after talking to Gwyn - she says that she doesn't want to see her family fall like the Branfield family did. She says that Rodrik's spirit must be like iron, and that he'll need to do whatever it takes to save House Forrester. The funeral begins with Rodrik saying a few words about Ethan and Gregor Forrester. He lights up the Ironwood torches and Talia sings her song that she prepared for the funeral. The episode ends with Rodrik staring forward, with anger in his eyes.

#### "The Sword in the Darkness"

Rodrik wakes up after dreaming of the battle of the twins and hears soldiers banging on to their shields. Gryff Whitehill introduces himself and says that they will stay in the Great Hall of House Forrester. Rodrik can choose to stop them.

After, they meet as a council to discuss a plan to Exile Gryff or save Ryon. Whichever they choose does not matter due to something that happens later. In private, Duncan speaks with Rodrik to plan a meeting with Gwyn Whitehill. Rodrik meets with Gwyn Whitehill privately. She tells them about that her father knows about their plans due to there being a traitor in their council. Rodrik leaves once Whitehill men approach the area.

At the great hall, the next day - Rodrik and his mother are in the Great Hall after it was ransacked. Rodrik choose to reveal about his knowledge of their being a traitor in the Council. Four men come in and re-enact Ethan's death. Rodrik strikes the soldier with a cup. Later on, Gryff grabs Talia and says that she attacked a man. Gryff throws Talia into the mud while Rodrik can attack Gryff. Rodrik is knocked down and is given the choice to stay down or get up. He gets up three times after consistently kept getting punched by Gryff. Rodrik endedup standing up to Gryff. Gryff warns that "This isn't over" and walks away. In a tower, Talia and Rodrik are speaking about what Rodrik did with Gryff. Talia says she will do anything to protect her family.

#### "Sons of Winter"

Rodrik is first seen in the Ironwood Grove when Royland is training Rodrik to fight with his injury and Talia overwatches. Rodrik groans, "Curse this bloody leg!" Royland says his leg isn't the problem and tells him to be practical. He advises him to bring the enemy down to his level. After Rodrik shows he is able to do that, Elaena Glenmore arrives with her brother and the Glenmore Elite Guard. She tells him that Ludd Whitehill has paid Lord Glenmore a visit and convinced him to marry Gryff. Elaena says she doesn't want to be a bone thrown to the dogs and Arthur reveals that he commands his father's elite guard and wants to take down Gryff. Elaena asks to speak with Rodrik privately. Rodrik kissed her.

Later on, Rodrik and the Glenmores arrive after having a discussion in the Ironwood Grove while Lady Forrester informs them that the Maester is getting violently beaten by Gryff. Rodrik tells them that it is the time and tells them to arrive when Rodrik strikes his cane. Rodrik does the trip move that he was taught by Royland. The Whitehill soldiers and Gryff and Harys are being aimed at by the Elite Guard. Arthur asks Rodrik what his orders are. Rodrik ordered to kill anything that moves. A few members of the Elite Guard hold Gryff and Rodrik brutally beats him repeatedly to the point where his eye and part of his face is completely destroyed. Elissa then says that this news can't reach Highpoint so she orders to kill all the ravens in case the traitor tries to slip the information.

Soon after, Rodrik speaks with Talia about Gryff. Duncan, Royland and Elissa come to them and Royland lets them know that they've been invited to Highpoint for a "truce." Royland recommends bringing some of the Glenmore soldiers (including Arthur) to Highpoint so they are protected, however Duncan recommends keeping the soldiers at Ironrath so in case if an attack happens they can defend it and the smallfolk, Rodrik choose to have them stay at Ironrath and guard. Rodrik also choose to bring Duncan with him.

At Highpoint, Rodrik meets with Gwyn and the two of them look at the Whitehill family portrait. Rodrik learns that the first-born died of greyscale, and that the second-born is training to be a Maester at the Citadel. The thirdborn serves the warden of the North, Roose Bolton. He also learns that Lady Whitehill died soon after the portrait was completed. They enter the dining room and wait for Lord Whitehill. When he arrives, they all sit down and Ludd says that House Forrester must help the Whitehills create Ironwood for the Boltons. Rodrik then reveals his imprisoned Gryff and the garrison and offers to do a trade for Ryon.

Ludd calls out to bring out the boy and holds a sharp skewer to Ryon's cheek. He claims that he doesn't care about Gryff, the fourth-born. Ryon bites his finger and tries to escape, but Ludd immediately catches him and now holding it to his throat, angrily says he "oughta kill you right now, because you Forresters never learn". Rodrik can choose to attack which results in Royland/Duncan, Elissa, Ludd and Rodrik's deaths, which is a game over, or beg for mercy, call his bluff on not caring for Gryff, or accepting his deal to help the Whitehills with the Boltons.

Duncan, Elissa and Rodrik return from Ironrath to find it pretty much deserted. Rodrik hears laughter coming from the Great Hall. He enters it and sees Ramsay Snow talking with Talia Forrester. Ramsay stands up and tells Rodrik that men have said he's a man that can't be broken, and that he's decided to come see for himself.

#### "A Nest of Vipers"

Ramsay reveals that his father has been looking for a "match" for him. He thinks about his sister or his mother, saying that a flower plucked is still a flower, just dies more quickly. Ramsay says that they could be a family. He then gets up and tells Rodrik to come with him, ordering him to leave his sword. The player can choose to keep or leave it. If you choose to keep, Ramsay takes the sword from you and sets it on the table anyways. He also says for Talia to come too. Rodrik argues that it is lord's business and not a child's and Ramsay simply says, "I say she comes."

The three leave and are walking through the Forest to meet at someplace. Ramsay dwells on bringing in the Glenmores and why Gryff wasn't there to welcome Ramsay in. Ramsay says he's been generous by letting them keep half the ironwood. They reach their destination and find Arthur Glenmore nailed to a flaying board. Ramsay says that this is Rodrik's fault for his disobedience, and cuts a bit of the side of his face. Arthur pleads for mercy as well as Talia. Arthur faints from the pain and walks over to Rodrik, aware that Rodrik wants to kill him. He offers the sharp tool and makes Rodrik press it to his neck. Ramsay wants him to cut his neck, Rodrik tries to kill Ramsey. Either way, it doesn't work because Ramsay overpowers him and knocks him to the ground. He reveals it's going to be entertaining to watch the Forresters and the Whitehills tear each other to pieces. He then says he never wants to come back to this "fucking shitstain of a holdfast." He then explained his plan about the Forresters and the Whitehills, saying, "Last house standing... wins!", and then casually threatening to kill them both if they do not follow his plan.

Ramsay then finishes the job by cutting open Arthur's stomach and letting his intestines spill out, casually claiming that he can't leave a job half-finished and orders his men to ready the horses. Before Ramsay leaves, he taunts Rodrik, saying that now he is without any Northern allies left.

Soon after, Rodrik looks at the corpse of Arthur nailed to the flayed board. Two Forrester men take him down and put him inside the corpse cart. Rodrik wanders around and then Rodrik's sentinel, Duncan asks him why the Gods continue to shit on this house. Rodrik tells his sentinel about how Ramsay doesn't plan to take sides, but let there be a war between Forresters and Whitehills. Rodrik intends that to be them. Duncan tells him that they don't have the numbers and that the Glenmore Elite Guard have been ordered home by Ramsay Snow. Elaena approaches the scene, demanding to know where her brother is, only to see his hair on the corpse cart, rushing over to it and sobs to mourn her brother. She talks about how Arthur was too nervous to hold a bow and that her father called him Quiver. . She then says she's going to sleep, and Rodrik can tell her that she isn't alone and accompany her.

In Ironrath, Elaena, is in bed, naked but covered by blankets. Rodrik will stand there shirtless. Rodrik tells her that the two of them will be married someday. Talia comes inside and is embarrassed to see the two of them in bed together.Talia tells him about the urgent news that she knows who the traitor is. She asks you to promise to kill the traitor. Rodrik doesnt promise her to kill him, she tells him that the traitor is in the Great Hall. Once you get to the Great Hall, Rodrik orders Talia to get the guards. Royland says that Rodrik has doomed the House. Rodrik chose to imprison him. Duncan asks what to do now, and Rodrik tosses his cane into the fire, and will make his ultimate decision.

They reach land and jump off the boat and find Rodrik in armor with Duncan. The two brothers say hello to each other and Rodrik tells him that Ludd has something planned. Asher spots a Whitehill soldier walking and gets suspicious. The Whitehill soldier cuts the rope which shuts the gate and then the Whitehills start shooting arrows at Forrester soldiers and ambushes everyone. The Beast runs to push up the gate, and says that it won't go further. Harys throws a spear at The Beast, hitting him under his left arm, through his body, killing him. Asher and Rodrik run to it and try to push open the gate. Rodrik tells him that only one can stay behind to keep the gate open. Rodrik stay behind. He stays behind fights and kills many Whitehills before dying himself.

After giving the Forresters terms they have to agree to so that they can end the bloodshed peacefully, Ludd provides Rodrik's body as a gesture of good will, with nothing having been done to disgrace it. His body is carted further into Ironrath and is not seen afterwards, presumably being prepared for a funeral that does not come.