Daeron Dayne

Lord Daeron Dayne

Daeron Dayne is the firstborn son of Gerold Dayne and his wife Gwynesse Dayne née Tyrell. He is the Lord of Starfall and head of House Dayne.

## Appearance and Character

A man of six and twenty, Daeron is handsome with a short cut beard, dark blue eyes, and a strong jaw. He has short silver hair and stands at 5'10". Daeron has broad shoulders, with a stocky build.

Daeron is a shrewd and ambitious man, willing to make sacrifices of all sorts to further his name. He can be cold and calculating, traits which make him one of the most formidable commanders in Dorne.

## History

### Early Life

Daeron was born in 104 AC to Gerold and Gwynesse Dayne, and was their firstborn son. He would later have a younger brother in Daemon, and a sister that would soon follow named Wylla.

Daeron was born in a time of great upheaval, as the Toland's cemented their rule over Dorne after betraying House Martell and its allies. As his father continued to lead the resistance, Daeron spent the majority of his childhood under the care of his mother. A Tyrell by birth, Lady Gwynesse was less indignant of the Toland's betrayal, and frequently opposed Gerold's antics against their new overlords. This would be a sentiment Daeron would grow up to share.

### Coming of Age

While his younger brother mastered the art of swordplay, Daeron would spend his days with the Maester, studying books and coin in preparation for the day he would eventually take over the Lordship. From the onset his mother encouraged him to read about the wars of the past, to learn from history and not make the same mistakes. He would study the tactics of the commanders and adapt them for the game Cyvasse, a game he became quite obsessed with.

Soon after his fourteenth nameday, Daeron was sent to Yronwood to squire for Lord Vorian. There, under the tutelage of the veteran commander, he further refined his knowledge of warfare and learned of what it took to lead men into battle.

### Adulthood

Daeron returned to Starfall in 122 AC, after being knighted by Lord Yronwood. As his father and brother continued with their involvement with the Children of the Spear, Daeron used this time to get a better grasp on Starfall. He began with managing the castles finances, and within a few years he had a new marketplace constructed near the mouth of the Torrentine.

When an opportunity to wed his sister to a son of House Toland arised, Daeron took it, convincing his mother of the idea. Despite his father's protests, Daeron and Gwynesse knew the benefits a marriage to House Toland could afford them.

As the years went on, Gerold relinquished more of his responsibilities to Daeron, and by 129 AC, the heir of Starfall was the Lord in all but name. Daeron was furious when his brother Daemon left that year to go serve the Kingsguard, considering it a waste of a future marriage alliance. However his rage subsided when soon after, Gerold Dayne passed away in his sleep.

## Recent Events

Now the new Lord, Daeron ceased communication with Daemon, paranoid that the Kingsguard would have his letters compromised given his new station.

## Family

Father - Gerold Dayne

Mother - Gwynesse Dayne

Siblings - Visenya Sand (half-sister), Daemon Dayne, Wylla Toland

## Meta

Attribute: Bellicose

Allotted Points: 20

Skills: Leadership(CHA) Skirmishing(MAR) Siegecraft(MAR) Commerce(STA)

Mastery: Field Commander(MAR)