Chapter #4House Forrester by: Falcon House Forrester is a noble house from the Saxony Peninsula in the southwestern Albion and rules the Dukedom of Ironrath. They, along with their vassals and subjects, follows the Old Gods.
Their seat is Ironrath and they control the majority of the ironwood forests in Haredesweald Forest.
This house was founded by Gerhard Forrester, also known as ”Gerhard the Tall”, who became a King of the peninsula long before Arthur “the Uniter” Pendragon.
The Forresters are known for honor and their loyalty to the King of Albion. They are seated at Ironrath, an imposing stronghold surrounded by towering ironwood trees (http://static1.squarespace.com/static/56...). Built over 1500 years before the start of the story by Cedric Forrester and his triplet sons, Ironrath is a testament to the strength and endurance of ironwood. Ironrath sits on the edge of the largest ironwood forest in Albion, which has proven to be a strategic advantage for the house.
House Forrester was one of the first Great Houses to swear an oath of fealty to King Arthur the Uniter 1000 years ago.
House Forrester's heraldry is a white ironwood tree on a black field, embellished with a black sword pointed downwards (http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/game...). The words are: ”Iron from Ice”.
The following members of House Forrester:
- Duke Gregor Forrester, also known as ”Gregor the Good”, is the son of the late Duke Thorren the Bold, and the head of House Forrester. He and his wife, Duchess Elissa Branfield, have 6 children: Rodrik, Asher, Mira, Ethan, Talia and Ryon. As a squire in his youth, Gregor became fast friends with Duncan Tuttle, and named his friend Castellan upon inheriting Ironrath. (Age 51)
-- Duchess Elissa Forrester, née Branfield, is a kind and loving woman. She is married to Duke Gregor Forrester, with whom she became a mother of 6 children. (Age 47)
--- Rodrik, the 1st-born son and heir of Duke Gregor. He has a prominent military background and is betrothed to Elaena of House Glenmore. (Age 26)
--- Asher, the 2nd-born son Duke Gregor. A very rebellious youth, Asher committed actions such as drinking and whoring which acquire his father’s disapproval. At the age of 17, he disappeared and wasn't seen again. (Age 21)
--- Mira Forrester, the eldest daughter and 3rd child of Duke Gregor and Duchess Elissa. She is a handmaiden to Margaret Rainheart, daughter of the Royal Chancellor Earl Edwin Rainheart, in Highpoint. (Age 18)
--- Ethan Forrester, the 3rd son of Duke Gregor and Duchess Elissa, and the twin-brother of Talia Forrester. Known to be much more of an intellectual than either of his older brothers, Ethan is famed around Ironrath for his skill with the lute. (Age 13)
--- Talia Forrester, the 2nd daughter of the house, and the twin-sister of Ethan Forrester. Talia, like her brother Ethan, enjoys music and often sings, while her brother plays. While she possesses many intellectual properties, she is much more judgemental and decisive than her twin. Named after her maternal grandmother. (Age 13)
--- Ryon, the youngest son of Duke Gregor Forrester. (Age 7)
Household:
- Thermund Harl, the Duke's Sentinel.
- Duncan Tuttle, Castellan of Ironrath and a good friend and advisor of Duke Gregor Forrester. He's from a family of pig farmers. (Age 50)
-- Gared Tuttle (age 18), squire to Duke Gregor Forrester and nephew to Duncan.
- Sir Malcolm Branfield, Duchess Elissa's younger brother and Duke Gregor's brother-in-law. (Age 44)
- Brother Ortengryn, a monk who originated from a minor house in Westryk. He went to Ironrath to serve House Forrester, where he became a trusted advisor of Duke Gregor Forrester. (Age 26)
- Sir Royland Degore, the master-at-arms for House Forrester, who was knighted by King Oliver the Just after he played a crucial role against a small army of Draconian reavers from Aeryn. His family was wiped out by the Draconians. (Age 52)
- Household warriors:
-- Norren, a warrior in the service of the house.
--- Bowen, Norren’s squire
-- Erik
-- Errold
Vassals in the Dukedom of Ironrath:
- Earl Glenmore of Rillwater Crossing (on southern bank of River Mere, at the northeastern part of the Dukedom).
- Andrew Mercia, Earl of Mercia, a merchant city.
- Darwin Brownbarrow, Earl of Goodwood
- Theomar Elliver, Earl of Ashfeld Moat
- Mortimer Grayson, Earl of Stonewood
- Galladon Greystone, Earl of the Isles of Greystone
- Earl Mazin
- Earl Leadranach
- Earl Portan
- Earl Marlyn DormandFootnotes based on ”Game of Thrones: the Telltale series” Chief advisor to the Duke. House Glenmore is based on ”Game of Thrones: the Telltale series” | Members who added to this interactive story also contributed to these: |
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