Lannister
Age:
27
Personality:
Raith Lannister is a Lannister through and through. He poses the easy looks, charm, grace and cunning of all the Lannisters. He was born to lead and nothing will stop Raith from claiming all of Westros. An astute young man, little misses his precocious gaze. One rarely knows what goes on behind that deceptively angelic gaze. But the Lions is still young and has a lot to learn, like controlling that hot temper of his or knowing when to retreat to regroup. Raith Lannister means to be remembered in history as one of the greatest Lannister Lion's to rule over all Westros . . . and nothing will stand in his way.
Biography:
Even with the disgrace and shame brought upon the family three centuries earlier; the Lannister's still prospered and grew more powerful; till this very day.
Raised with all the pomp of a Prince; Raith Lannister is the eldest living male child and heir to Ulyss Lannister. Raith grew up running a riot through the rough hills of Casterly with the children of House Lannister and that of their vassals and allies. The proclaimed head of their small clan, Raith showed his leadership abilities even then as a child.
This had not gone unnoticed by his father or his uncle. Nor had the boys intense ferocity. A real Lion of Casterly Rock. The title his Uncle Arik had bestowed upon him. Raith was barely eight when his father took him under his wing and taught him all the duties he would have to bare on his shoulders as Lord of Casterly Rock and the Westerlands.
A good natured man, Uylss disliked strive and blood shed; maintaining a sort of ceasefire and peace in Westros when he ruled.. But Raith is of a different mould altogether. And now as Ulyss lies in his deathbed, his son rules as Regent . . . And Westros is for the taking . . .
Lannister
Age:
18
Personality:
Sweet natured and shy and at the same time bubbly, Raashee Lannister is Ulyss Lannister's only daughter. She is half sister to Raith; born to Ulyss's second wife. Much younger then her sibling and cousins, Raashee was always somewhat of an outsider and left to her own devices. The solitude has become her companion and her pleasures can solely be found in the Casterly Library or the small fertile garden within the keep.
Biography:
Raashee's mother died giving birth to her but she never ever felt a lack of affection. Even, Raith who always seemed remote and cold was tender towards her. Though it was not always overtly obvious, his tenderness towards her took the form of hidden kindnesses. As for Ulyss Lannister, well, Raashee was the apple of his eye. And her father was so very beloved to her. His sudden illness has left Raashee waning in spirits as she nurses him at his bedside. But worse then this Raith's demanding that she come to Essos with him at a time like this has her distressed to no ends . . . What about papa? They couldn't possibly leave him all alone in a state like this . . . Why . . . Why he may die!
Lannister
Age:
49
Personality:
The most accurate words to describe Aric Lannister are cold, calculating and a Viper between the grass. And what makes Aric so deadly is his machianvellian genius and his cool disregard for life. His punishment is known far and wide as being sadistic as well as his sexual preference. There has been more then one rumour of blood being shed or of tortured death after Aric has satisfied his physical needs. However, one cannot deny his genius. In fact in all probability it adds to his cruelty. Yet a brilliant strategist who would do well as a general at war. But unfortunately for Aric and much to his displeasure, while his older brother Uylss ruled war was little more then putting a few people back in their place. It wasn't like the good old days. However . . . his dear nephew may change this . . . with a little help and a nudge, of course.
Biography:
Aric Lannister was the second son of the great Righton Lannister. Aric had always been an intense child and grew up to be an even more dominant man. A man who never married and picked his pleasures carefully.
Life at Casterly had always been too contained for Aric and once he was old enough, he left the Rock to wonder all over Westros and even venture across the Narrow Sea to Essos to further his knowledge. In fact, Aric had not been heard of for many years. It has been as if Aric Lannister had never even been born. And then one wet and rainy dawn he had appeared in the Keep of Casterly like some avenging spirit.
Of course, he was welcomed home with open if somewhat questioning arms. But this by his brother Uylss who it now seemed was Lord of Casterly after their fathers demise a few years earlier. It was no great loss for Aric, who had despised the man who he could never seem to please.
His brothers on the other hand were a different matter. Although Aric envied them their fathers approval, he loved them still for they had always treated him fairly.
Ulyss's rule had been peaceful and uneventful and frankly a great bore for Aric. And though he advised his brother to be harsher he held no qualm against Uylss for not taking his advice. Though his manipulation of other major players at Casterly Court was another matter.
As for his nephew, Aric had always been fond of Raith. He was like the son Alric never had and there was something in Raith's eyes, in his soul, a reflection of Alric. He would teach the boy all he new . . . and if he wished to possess Westros as was his full and whole right to do . . . Aric would make it so . . . At any cost . . .
Lannister
Age:
47
Personality:
'The Silent Lion' Ser Ivan Lannister is a man not prone to sharing his emotions openly. Stoic and often quiet, Ivan can been perceived to be more intimidating then he actually is. A man of the sword and justice. Ivan Lannister is devote and extremely religious man. A man of nature, he prefers to be out riding along the terrains he grew up on, insuring the security and peace that Ulyss commands. The only thing Ivan loves more then the Westerlands is his children. He would go to the ends of the earth for them whether they know it or not.
Biography:
Ivan was the youngest son of the great Righton Lannister and his fathers favourite. Ivan loved his father dearly. But his father was a man of the sword and solely the sword. 'Righton the Cruel' That's what the people called him. Ivan can still remember to this very day people spitting as they said it. There was too much innocent blood shed at his fathers hands. It was all those years ago as a small boy of no more then ten did Ivan swear to himself and the Gods that when it was his time he would do everything in his power to be just and fair when dealing with his grave responsibilities. And Ser Ivan had done exactly that. Until now . . . Ivan sees the same lust to rule and conqueror in his nephew that he saw in his father, Righton Lannister. He must veer the boy of that dangerous track before it is too late . . . And more importantly . . . to keep Rydell at a distance from Raith. In fact it was time he thought about marriage for the girl.
Lannister . . . For now . . .
Age:
35
Personality:
Cool as the mountain peeks of the North; Krea Lannister is a formidable woman. In grace as well as appearance. She is the reclaimed beauty of the Westerlands. And her ambitions, amongst her family, is well known â first for Ivan but it quickly became clear to her that Ivan would never drag himself out the muck of the stables and under his brothers boots â and now for herself. It is often questioned how the plain and down to earth Ser Ivan Lannister ended up with a haughty wife like Krea. Love. Most people believe. If only they knew the truth, Krea often thinks bitterly. No, Ivan only needed a mother for his two motherless brats. He showed her little affection or love. He didn't even bother her for sex any more. Thus, Krea found her pleasures else where . . . in many places beyond the marriage bed. Her prows as a seductress is well known amongst those who matter.
The only good thing Krea has to show for her marriage to Ivan Lannister is her and Ivan's six year old son, Ryley.
Biography:
Krea Lannister's origins are clouded in mystery and a black cloak. Little is known about her except the fact that she is the daughter of a Dornishman and a Westerland woman who lived along the Dornish boarder. Naught much is known about this guileful woman or how she rose from obscurity to being one of the most fashionable and coveted woman in all of Westros.
Lannister
Age:
25
Personality:
Charming and charismatic Ser Roarke Lannister is the picture of a perfect Knight. And he knows it. A Casanova, he has garnered a reputation being extremely popular with the ladies. And he possess such a silver tongue that can sweet talk almost anyone into doing what he wants. Roarke's playful manner means everybody cannot help but like him. Though he rarely shows his serious side, he is quite sincere towards his duty as a Knight of a realm. The only person he lets his guard down to is his cousin Raashee who is his closest confidant and more sister to him then his own sister.
Biography:
Roarke grew up on the rocky hills of Casterly along side his cousin but has never been in awe of Raith like everybody else. Nor was he afraid of rousing Raith's temper like many others. And though the cousins are like brothers, growing up they fought often and would get into quite a scrap.
But all Roarke ever wanted since he was a small child was to be a Knight with all the glory and glowing armour that came with it. To follow in his father's footsteps. He is still to this day always seeking his father â Ser Ivan's â approval and wishes to please him. However, the two have steadily grow apart since Ser Ivan married that witch Krea.
However, Roarke's hate for Krea does not extend to his half brother â Krea & Ser Ivan's son â Ryley. Roarke is quite fond of the youngest Lannister and can often be found playing or teaching him something when he is home at Casterly.
As for his sister, Rydell, Roarke is convinced her stupidity knows no bounds. He is determined to keep her away from Raith for her own good and recently has broached the subject of her marriage to her father on more then one occasion.
Lannister
Age:
20
Personality:
Rydell Lannister is a beauty beyond means of description. The spiting image of her deceased mother with the complex of an angel. But beneath this flawless exterior beats the heart of a cunning and treacherous Lannister. Willful and ambitious; Rydell is ruthless. If she wishes to possess something she will go to any lengths to acquire. If one does not do her bidding right away she feels slighted. And a slight upon Rydell is a punishable offence in her mind and she the judge to met out the punishment. Her cruelty and cunning are incomparable for one so young. Her passion a flame that draws one close but never bestows the satisfaction of heat.
Biography:
The second surviving child of Ser Ivan and his first wife; Rydell was born in the most beautiful bedroom in all of Casterly Rock. It set the tone for her life. A Princesss of Casterly and the only one for many years until Raashee. But Raashee was not competition.
Rydell did not run around the grounds with the boys but she always seemed to find herself at Raith's side at the Rock. Her possessiveness of the young Lannister Lion has been well documented since a young age. A worrying matter now that she is a young woman . . .
It is the sharing of beliefs and the high handedness that the Lannister's have a God given right to rule over all Westros as well as their own vanities that Rydell and Raith have always been drawn towards each other.
Her ambitions are well known by her brother although they have never discussed the matter out aloud. But will he stand in her way . . . ?
Wyekham & Lannister
Age:
47
Personality:
Cunning and smarts are not traits solely possessed by the Lannister's. Leolde Wyekham is as guileful and conniving as any Lannister. He cares for little but raising his family status. A man of a intelligent mind, he wishes to manoeuvre himself into a comfortable position where naught can harm him. Though the Wyekham's have been loyal to the Lannisters for centuries. This alliance has never been secured by blood and Leolde Wyekham is intent on binding the Lannisters to the Wyekhams indefinitely.
Biography:
Leolde Wyekham is the Head of House Wyekham and an Under Lord to the House Lannister. The Wyekham lands border the Dornish Kingdom. After the reign of Joffery Baraethon three centuries ago; House Wyekham climbed the social ladder of power in Westros by paying fealty to Lannister's.
The Wyekham's maybe gently bred but they were never nobility and their climbing of the ranks has many a House in Westros ill at ease. They can never be accepted to be apart of the truly elite. But no one can touch them as long as they are allied to the Lannister's. Promising wealth, men and army to the Lion's of Casterly.
Leolde Wyekham is no different from his ancestors before him. He will pay fealty and do whatever bidding his Leige Lord tells him. Whether it is Ulyss or his son. It makes little mind for him . . .
Wyekham & Lannister
Age:
23
Personality:
Vika is intelligent, educated and opinionated. All traits undesired in a young Lady. Her forthrightness often shocks people and is the bane of her father's life. Vika sees no point in hiding or not voicing the truth. No matter who she is handing these finding outs to. At times she tries to restrain herself for her fathers sake but it isn't easy for her, not at all. However, Vika is never truly vicious or cruel. In fact beneath her need to be seen as an equal intelligible being there lies great mercy and sympathy. Vika hates the politics of Westros and her family. Her only wish is to help the less fortunate.
Biography:
Vika Wyekham was born in Wyek near the border of the Dornish Kingdom to Leolde Wyekham and his wife Victorry. A twin; she is as dissimilar to her sister Josselyn in character and personality as she is in appearance. However, the two are the best of friends.
Though born in Wyek, their childhood had been spent romping about the rocky hills of the Westerlands, mainly Casterly Rock with the Lannister children. Much like Roarke Lannister, Vika was not enamoured by Raith Lannister. She disliked his haughty ways and wasn't afraid to tell him what exactly she thought of him; much to Raith's annoyance. They would often get into verbal spats that got physical too at times.
However, at the age of twelve, Vika and the Wykeham's moved back to Wyek. Their father had duties to carry out back home but often travelled back to Casterly. However Leolde Wyekham's daughters no longer came with him to the Rock. They were young ladies now and confined to their manor house to learn the etiquettes and responsibilities that came with being a Lady of rank.
However, Vika Wyekham could never truly act or behave like a Lady . . .
Lannister
Age:
28
Personality:
Chivalry is not dead. Not if one looks at Keeleb Storm. A good man who is always constantly fighting his inner demons. Keeleb will do anything for those he loves. And those he loves most are the Lannisters. Especially Raashee. But Keeleb knows that she can never stand in his dark shadow. Fiercely loyal but more and more torn between his conscious and his debt to the Lannisters Keeleb is often lost in his own thoughts. Calm and collective Keeleb is often sort out for his good advice and when one wants to broach something with Raith when the man is in a foul mood.
Biography:
Born in and raised in a whore house in Kings Landing, Keeleb knows little about his origins. His mother died when he was a few months old. Her death was something that was never talked about by the Patroness of the establishment who raised him.
At the age of seven, Lord Ulyss Lannister came to the decrepit building and took the boy away to forever change his life. Brought to Casterly Rock he was given the same love and standing by Ulyss as was given to his own son Raith. It was not long before Raith and Keeleb became fast friends. A friendship that shared such strong bonds that Raith always referred to Keeleb as his removed brother.
It was as Keeleb grew up and heard people talk about him that he realised his bastardy. He always wondered why Ulyss Lannister saved him from the poverty and obscurity he had been born into. As a teenager he convinced himself it was because Ulyss was his father. He garnered enough courage to ask Ulyss one day. The answer disappointed him to no ends for Ulyss's words left him feeling more hollow then ever. âIt would make me fair proud to claim you as the fruit of my loins but alas lad . . . I cannot.â Ulyss's had explained to the darked haired boy who had looked up at him with such despairing hope in his eyes. âBut be sure to remember I am your father if not by blood then by affection.â
Besides the knowledge of his illegitimacy; Keeleb grew up quite happily on the Rock. The only thing that left Keeleb wary was the sudden arrival of Aric Lannister when he was sixteen. Raith was enamoured of his mysterious uncle instantly. Keeleb kept a healthy distance from the man who had too many secrets in his dark eyes. Nor did he like the way Aric showed a subtle interest in anything he did. To this day Kaleeb refuses to trust Aric Lannister . . .
Lord of Casterly Rock
Ryley Lannister
Ser Ivan Lannister's youngest son
Victorry Wyekham
Leolde Vyekham's Wife
Leon Draker
Victorry Wyekham's elder brother and brother-in-law to Leolde Wyekham
Josselyn Wyekham
Daughter of Leolde & Victorry Wyekham and Vika Wyekham's twin
Leolfe Wyekham
The youngest child and heir to Leolde & Victorry Wyekham