Post by Ser Beric Dayne on Sept 11, 2008 19:07:01 GMT -5
Character Name: Ser Harlan Tyrell
Character Age: 28 (b. 500)
Character Nationality: The Mander
Character Byname: The Iron Keg
Character Skills:
Expert: Lance/Joust
Noteworthy: Sword
Noteworthy: Command/Leadership
Apprentice: Battle Strategy
Apprentice: Ambush
Novice: Intimidation
Novice: Hunting
Beginner: Scouting
Beginner: Brawling
Character's Second: Melleo Nobeard (Pentoshi)
Noteworthy: Intimidation
Noteworthy: Sword
Apprentice: Torture
Apprentice: Lance/Joust
Novice: Drinking
Novice: Riding
Beginner: Hunting
Beginner: Command
Character Personal History: Harlan was born in Highgarden in the year 500, the son of Ser Lothor Tyrell and Myria Hightower, and twin brother of Garin Tyrell. His youth was most typical, he worked daily on his sword play, and was very found of wrestling. He watched the Knights with longing, always wishing for the day when he would join their ranks, as his father had. He worked hard with sword and lance, and his talent was obvious, even from an early age.
At age 10 he was sent to foster at Longtable, and squired for Ser Albert Merryweather while learning much. Harlan was knighted by Ser Albert on the field of battle after the sack of Nightsong, where Harlan showed courage and skill befitting a Knight, though only 16. He continued to ride with Ser Albert Merryweather until he was 19, when he took ship to the free cities, to seek fortune and fame riding as a lancer in the Golden Company.
Harlan spent the next six years riding with the Golden Company, fighting in numerous engagements, and gaining valuable experience. He lived hard during this time, drinking often and heavily. This hard lifestyle no doubt contributed to his looking far older than his 28 years. While serving in the Golden company, he took a Lyseni girl with him on campaign. Tall, fair and beautiful, the girl had been everything that Harlan had sought after, and he loved her deeply. One night, he came to her bed drunk on wine, and not looking for sleep. He found her there in bed with another. A terrible rage came upon him, and he killed them both before either could even rise from the bed. He regretted the deed deeply, and fought with the memories nearly every day. His sleep became troubled, to the point that he scarcely could lay down at night from the guilt and the nightmares. He began drinking milk of the poppy, in small doses to get the rest that he needed to function within the Golden Company. The doses became larger over time, and he took them more often. From that point forward, he went nowhere without the medicine, and rarely a day passed that he did not drink of it. Despite these troubles, he rose high in the ranks of the Golden Company, reaching the rank of First Lance. It was while serving in the Golden Company that he earned the name the Iron Keg, for he looked very much like a barrel in armor, being short and stocky of build. He found the name amusing, and took it as his personal sigil. After six years of riding in the Golden Company, Ser Harlan returned to Highgarden, having gained the experience that he had sought after, and having tired of his sell sword lifestyle. He returned to Highgarden in 525 at the age of 25 to ride as a Knight at the side of his cousin Tallahar Tyrell, to seek growing fame in Westeros, and to attempt to wash away the memories which burden his nights.
Character Physical Description: Ser Harlan Tyrell is a short, stout man, with broad shoulders and a barrel chest. He stands a head shorter than the average man, but still manages to cut an imposing figure with longsword in hand. He earned the name, the Iron Keg, because of his stocky body, and adopted a keg with great helm, shield and pauldrons as his personal sigil. He has short kept hair of dark blond, with a smattering of gray, and dark stubble is always upon his jaw. With his short, square build, and unkempt appearance, he is not a thing of maiden's song, and he looks ten years older than his 28 years, his face lined from laughter, as well as despair.
Character Reputation: Ser Harlan is known to be as hard as the steel plate that he wears. He does not posses an ounce of tact, and he cares little of what anybody thinks of him. That said, he is generally good natured, and is loyal and fierce in friendship. He enjoys drinking and laughter, but when his wrath comes upon him, he is not one to be trifled with. He can be argumentative and arrogant, perhaps trying to make up for the fact that he lacks the height of other Knights.
Seconds History: Melleo, called Nobeard, for the great scar that he bears across his chin which prevents the growth of a traditional Pentoshi beard, was a fellow Lancer in the Golden Company, and is Harlan's closest friend. In a scrap with a Norvosi Guardsman, Melleo was caught across the face with an ax, resulting in a great scar, which even seven years later, is still horrible to look upon. The scar suits him, however, as Melleo is as ruthless as he is hideous. He left the Golden Company to serve Ser Harlan, and is loyal to him only. Melleo is tall and strong, as well as fearless.
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Character Age: 28 (b. 500)
Character Nationality: The Mander
Character Byname: The Iron Keg
Character Skills:
Expert: Lance/Joust
Noteworthy: Sword
Noteworthy: Command/Leadership
Apprentice: Battle Strategy
Apprentice: Ambush
Novice: Intimidation
Novice: Hunting
Beginner: Scouting
Beginner: Brawling
Character's Second: Melleo Nobeard (Pentoshi)
Noteworthy: Intimidation
Noteworthy: Sword
Apprentice: Torture
Apprentice: Lance/Joust
Novice: Drinking
Novice: Riding
Beginner: Hunting
Beginner: Command
Character Personal History: Harlan was born in Highgarden in the year 500, the son of Ser Lothor Tyrell and Myria Hightower, and twin brother of Garin Tyrell. His youth was most typical, he worked daily on his sword play, and was very found of wrestling. He watched the Knights with longing, always wishing for the day when he would join their ranks, as his father had. He worked hard with sword and lance, and his talent was obvious, even from an early age.
At age 10 he was sent to foster at Longtable, and squired for Ser Albert Merryweather while learning much. Harlan was knighted by Ser Albert on the field of battle after the sack of Nightsong, where Harlan showed courage and skill befitting a Knight, though only 16. He continued to ride with Ser Albert Merryweather until he was 19, when he took ship to the free cities, to seek fortune and fame riding as a lancer in the Golden Company.
Harlan spent the next six years riding with the Golden Company, fighting in numerous engagements, and gaining valuable experience. He lived hard during this time, drinking often and heavily. This hard lifestyle no doubt contributed to his looking far older than his 28 years. While serving in the Golden company, he took a Lyseni girl with him on campaign. Tall, fair and beautiful, the girl had been everything that Harlan had sought after, and he loved her deeply. One night, he came to her bed drunk on wine, and not looking for sleep. He found her there in bed with another. A terrible rage came upon him, and he killed them both before either could even rise from the bed. He regretted the deed deeply, and fought with the memories nearly every day. His sleep became troubled, to the point that he scarcely could lay down at night from the guilt and the nightmares. He began drinking milk of the poppy, in small doses to get the rest that he needed to function within the Golden Company. The doses became larger over time, and he took them more often. From that point forward, he went nowhere without the medicine, and rarely a day passed that he did not drink of it. Despite these troubles, he rose high in the ranks of the Golden Company, reaching the rank of First Lance. It was while serving in the Golden Company that he earned the name the Iron Keg, for he looked very much like a barrel in armor, being short and stocky of build. He found the name amusing, and took it as his personal sigil. After six years of riding in the Golden Company, Ser Harlan returned to Highgarden, having gained the experience that he had sought after, and having tired of his sell sword lifestyle. He returned to Highgarden in 525 at the age of 25 to ride as a Knight at the side of his cousin Tallahar Tyrell, to seek growing fame in Westeros, and to attempt to wash away the memories which burden his nights.
Character Physical Description: Ser Harlan Tyrell is a short, stout man, with broad shoulders and a barrel chest. He stands a head shorter than the average man, but still manages to cut an imposing figure with longsword in hand. He earned the name, the Iron Keg, because of his stocky body, and adopted a keg with great helm, shield and pauldrons as his personal sigil. He has short kept hair of dark blond, with a smattering of gray, and dark stubble is always upon his jaw. With his short, square build, and unkempt appearance, he is not a thing of maiden's song, and he looks ten years older than his 28 years, his face lined from laughter, as well as despair.
Character Reputation: Ser Harlan is known to be as hard as the steel plate that he wears. He does not posses an ounce of tact, and he cares little of what anybody thinks of him. That said, he is generally good natured, and is loyal and fierce in friendship. He enjoys drinking and laughter, but when his wrath comes upon him, he is not one to be trifled with. He can be argumentative and arrogant, perhaps trying to make up for the fact that he lacks the height of other Knights.
Seconds History: Melleo, called Nobeard, for the great scar that he bears across his chin which prevents the growth of a traditional Pentoshi beard, was a fellow Lancer in the Golden Company, and is Harlan's closest friend. In a scrap with a Norvosi Guardsman, Melleo was caught across the face with an ax, resulting in a great scar, which even seven years later, is still horrible to look upon. The scar suits him, however, as Melleo is as ruthless as he is hideous. He left the Golden Company to serve Ser Harlan, and is loyal to him only. Melleo is tall and strong, as well as fearless.
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