Borys Swann

## Lord of Stonehelm

Borys Swann is the fourth child and youngest son of Fletcher and Brienne Swann. Ever since the first time he sat upon a saddle, Borys easily took to horse riding. It’s said he’s more comfortable riding horses than walking on his own feet. He is the current Lord of Stonehelm and strives to rule it like the chivalrous leaders of the old tales.

## Appearance

Borys stands no shorter than an average male at a solid 5’11” nor could he be considered a scrawny man, yet he seemed to be cursed with a face that makes him look years his junior. Despite a childhood practicing his spear handling and riding, his skin has managed to remain relatively scar free.

For nearly his entire life it seems as if his long, black hair has a mind of its own and underneath his long black locks is his very expressive young looking face.

## History

397 AC: Borys is born in the great castle of Stonehelm to Fletcher and Brienne Swann.

403 AC: Although he spent many a day playfully wrestling in the courtyards of his castle home with his older brother Donnel, Borys began his formal education at age 6. Reading and writing came quickly to the young boy. (Literacy)

405 AC: By the time Borys was eight years old, it was obviously apparent the boy had natural skill at horseback. He began sneaking away from his studies to ride his horse around the castle, racing anyone who would be willing to.

406 AC: Now old enough to begin combat training, Borys seemed to spend every waking moment he could practicing in the yards. Fighting with a spear came easy to the lad. (Arms-Spear)

409 AC: With the Swanns joining with the Baratheons in the War of the Four Daughters, his father and Donnel left to fight with the rest of their men at arms. Before he left, Donnel gave Borys a gift: an expensive and excellently crafted spear tip with the sigil of House Swann engraved proudly to be seen. He became the squire for Ser Loras Musgood, his uncle on his mother’s side.

410 AC: Inspired by Alys Baratheon’s efforts, Ser Musgood and Borys leave Stonehelm to find the lady warrior, fighting bandits along the way. Borys soon began becoming renowned for his skill at horseback with spear in hand, and soon his people began spreading loving praises about his willingness to protect even the lowest among them (Home loved)

That same year, they met up with Alys and fought with her to suppress bandits and looters across the Stormlands.

414 AC: At age seventeen, Borys was knighted. Unfortunately, a week later his mentor and uncle, Ser Musgood was killed by arrow in a small skirmish. With the end of the War of the Four Daughters, Borys travelled to Storm’s End, where he studied rigorously various cavalry strategies with the brightest of the Baratheon leaders. (Cavalry Command) During his training at Storm’s End, Borys met Arstan and immediately developed a deep respect for his liege lord.

415 AC: Jealous of his younger brother’s successes and adoration, Lord Jon Swann’s alcoholism spiraled out of control. Early in the year, Jon died of alcohol poisoning, forcing Borys to return to Stonehelm. He is now the Lord of Stonehelm.

416 AC: Borys focused his efforts to renew any outdated or failing fortifications, returning Stonehelm back to its former glory. (Fortifications) He also dedicated well equipped and expertly trained guards to himself and each of his family members, close or distant. (Seasoned Retrainers)

418 AC: Borys is at King's Landing along with the other lords and ladies of the Stormlands.

## Possessions

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### Weapons

* An expensive and excellently crafted spear tip with the sigil of House Swann engraved proudly to be seen. He attaches it to whatever spear he uses to fight with.

## Connections

Arstan Baratheon: Trained with at Storm’s Landing

Alys Baratheon: Fought with Alys to suppress banditry during War of the Four Daughters

## Rumours

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## Recent Events

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