Salladhor Ormollen

Salladhor Ormollen is the heir to House Ormollen and a Magister of the Conclave of Lys. He is the firstborn child and only son of Magister Moredo Ormollen and his late wife, Serenei Varysa. He was born, raised, and resides in the Free City of Lys.

Appearance and Character
Like so many heirs of so many great houses in the Free Cities, Salladhor has neglected matters of politics and trade in favor of pastime and pleasure. He indulges himself and his companions with wine, women, song, and swordplay, taking the bravo's delights as his own. 'Salla' is defined by excesses that border on gluttony, and daring that borders on fool's arrogance. Yet even at his most decadent and foolhardy, Salladhor gives off an air of self-assurance and dignity that makes even the most lively or outlandish moments seem utterly mundane, and give him the appearance of complete and utter control.

Yet despite his capacity for such confidence, Salla is not free of insecurities. He has been known to host a violent temper from time to time which can come forth suddenly and with seemingly minimal cause, resulting in his lashing out in a blind fury. And though he may laugh the loudest and stand by his friends the most fervently, Salladhor is plagued by an inexplicable, underlying sense of loneliness. Urges of a sentimental nature which can be remedied by a night in a courtesan's arms, but which inevitably return later on.

Salladhor is tall and lean, his active lifestyle and good familial stock serving as a bulwark against becoming soft and slothful from his excesses. Though not remarkably handsome, his charm, dignified bearing, and noble features serve to endear him adequately to those he desires to be endeared to. He has the dull silver (almost grey) hair of his father, and the dark green eyes of his mother.

Salladhor tries to be as fashionable as possible, and is not above experimenting with foreign styles. He wears vibrant combinations of rich colors, with preferences towards blue and green. He does not depart home without his sword, a long and narrow blade meant for thrusting, upon his hip, and a dagger or two as well, one in the open and one concealed, at the least. After all, any follower of the bravo's code, even a mere dabbler, must be prepared always to fight.

History
Salladhor was born in the year 395. His father at that time was heir to House Ormollen, and his mother was the eldest daughter of a notable merchant family, who was considerably younger than her husband. When Salla was three years old, his mother died giving birth to his only sister, Visenya.

Under the guidance of a slave-tutor his father provided him, Salladhor was given the standard education befitting a man of a great house such as Ormollen. Yet Salladhor, even at a young age, had little interest in Lysene politics and trade. The Ormollen heir quickly took to horsemanship, swordplay, and the arts as the foundations of his education, taking only enough from the rest of it so as not to seem stupid in front of others. It seemed that Moredo's son sought adventure more than wealth, and beauty more than prestige (of course, he would hardly refuse either, if offered).

When he was 16, Salladhor first encountered Lucerys Velaryon, when the Lord was living in Lys for a time. Salladhor at once took to the man, admiring and envying him for the life of leisure and adventure which he seemed to be living before the boy's eyes. Lucerys took Salla under his wing for a time, exposing him to a great deal of 'firsts' for the young man's life. Among these were his first time getting drunk, his first time bedding a girl, and his first genuine duel (which he lost, though it had only been to first blood and he was left with merely a scar that he has worn with pride ever since). Lord Lucerys inspired Salladhor to follow the calling of his heart, embracing the life of leisure and adventure he craved and neglecting the boorish life of law and coin which his father wished for him to delve further into.

Since then, Salladhor has lived a life that is impulsive, excessive, and carefree, sometimes to the point of recklessness. Yet his father has tolerated such behaviors, so long as they have not caused harm or shame for the House of Ormollen. Thankfully, even a reckless wannabe bravo understands the value of personal honor, and Salla has yet to do anything outright foolish, no matter how reckless. At the least, he has only ever put his own life and dignity at risk, not those of his kin.

Recent Events
With the recent passing of his uncle, Lysario Ormollen, Salladhor has ascended to the post of Magister of Lys, and is now a member of the Conclave. Though he attends the councils and is not afraid to put in his own word at them, magisterial matters are mostly left to his father, and both parties consider this to be for the best.

Family

 * Magister Moredo Ormollen
 * Wife: Serenei Ormollen nee Varysa (deceased)
 * Magister Salladhor Ormollen
 * Visenya Ormollen
 * Magister Lysario Ormollen (deceased)
 * Rhae Ormollen
 * Husband: Vylarr of Raedaro
 * Senelle
 * Ricarrio
 * Saera
 * Lysander

Household/NPCs
Kiera - Slave concubine of Salladhor's. Kiera was born a slave on a vineyard in the Lyseni interior, her mother being a handmaid to the master's wife and her father the chief carpenter. She was sold to a pleasure garden at the age of 13, her parents both being deceased by then, where for five years she was trained until being sold as a bedslave to Salladhor in 418 AC. Kiera is quiet and demure by nature, as a result of her servile birth and upbringing. Despite this, she possesses a dry sense of humor and quick wit, both of which are often revealed in conversation and behavior. Salladhor holds a genuine affection for her, and delights in forcing her humor and wit out of her, as her initial timidity wears away with time and intimacy. For her part, Kiera is content with Salladhor, considering herself fortunate to have a kinder master than she had expected.