Lysander Allyrion

Introduction
Lysander Allyrion is the current Heir to Godsgrace. His father, Lord Olyvar Allyrion is still a young man, but walks with a cane from an injury sustained in the War of Stone and Sky. As such, Lysander takes on many of the duties of Lord both while his father is present and when he is visiting other holdfasts.

Appearance and Character
Lysander Allyrion is fairer skin than most Salty Dornish spending their days with the ceaseless, hot sun bearing down upon them. Though this does not mean he does not identify with this part of his culture, as Lysander considers himself a true warrior. His hair is brown and eyes a light green, two traits common of the recent generations of Allyrions, both of which were passed from his father's side. He is a stocky man, built like a fighter, but he is also nimbler and quick on his feet, allowing him to wield both sword and spear well enough to be considered a fine fighter in his homeland.

History
Born to Lord Olyvar Allyrion and Lady Allyrion in 418 AC. His twin sister, Delonne, was born just moments later, but their father Olyvar named Lysander as heir, a fact that has constantly caused strife among the siblings. In the ensuing years, two more strong and sturdy songs were born - Ryon and Daemon.

Whilst Delonne spent her time brooding, Lysander spent his training both with weaponry and reading. He yearned to become the finest ruler House Allyrion would ever see, and knew that required not only martial skill, but also understanding history and his people. His finest attribute was no doubt his fighting, but Lysander took pleasure in... other areas of life as well. There was nary a maid in the nearby town that he had not at least looked upon, and most of which he'd bedded.

Unbeknownst to Lysander, he sired a daughter at, Aliandra when he had fifteen years, and the the mother came to Lord Olyvar during court, hoping the girl would be acknowledged by her father or grandfather. The fury of Olyvar knew no bounds that day, as he had the woman flogged, and thrown from the castle, though he knew her tale to be true. He knew his son. Still, he did not tell his son. It would tarnish his son's and house's legacy, and that would be untenable. He only hoped the whore would never return.

War of Stone and Sky
When war broke out in Dorne, Olyvar immediately called his banners. He cared not at all for the Targaryens nor the Daynes, but he would not stand for the religious zealots bringing strife his land either. Lysander, despite his pleas, was left behind whilst his Lord father marched with the men, off to war, perhaps never to return.

Olyvar joined the Dalts, Santagars, Tolands, and Gargalens to aid the Jordaynes. Vulture forces were seemingly everywhere and Olyvar had, who he thought were, friends among the other side. But war was war, honor was honor, and his duty was to his liege - House Martell - even if they did have dragon blood spewing through their veins.

Word was sparse and Lysander held the remaining troops at the ready, if the fighting should come to Godsrace - and it did. Though Lysander did not know what transpired previously, and with his father nowhere to be found (he was defending other areas of Dorne with the loyalist forces), the Battle of Godsgrace occurred.

The two youngest children were especially vulnerable, and Dyanna did her best to protect them. At four and six years old respectively, Lysander's mother would rather hand the castle over to the Vulture king than see her babes harmed. Unfortunately, fate had other plans for the Allyrions. Quentyn Blackmont's guerilla raids were working, supply lines were cut off, and the children both died. Davos, of consumption after not being able to eat for several days, and Clarise by a straw arrow whilst she snuck atop the battlements during the fighting. Neither Lysander nor Dyanna would ever forgive the Blackmonts for their treachery - though it was unclear who shot the arrow or how Davos got sick.

Finally, Aerion Targaryen arrived. Tommen Blackmont ended his failed campaign and accepted defeat, but at a heavy cost to House Allyrion. Though Olyvar returned, it was with noticeable and invisible scars both, and he walked with a heavy limp, now required to use a cane for any movement. When he learned of his two youngest children's deaths, it was said every noble and smallborn alike could hear his wail of pain in the town surrounding Godsgrace.

From then on, the once soft man hardened to stone and ruled with iron first, trusting only a select few of the noble houses in Dorne, notably Toland, Jordayne and Yronwood.

Recent History
At the end of the War of Stone and Sky, many things happened for Lysander that would shape the man he would later become. Most notably, a one night tryst with Rhaena Martell. She, 22 at the time, and he, 17, found comfort in one another after along, brutal, and bloody conflict. Little did Lysander know this union would result in fraternal triplets.

Though he does not know about his first bastard, Aliandra, he had later been made aware of these children, without any presence in their lives. Nymeria, Alyse, and Quentyn Sand, born to the Martell woman, his children by blood, oft consume his thoughts, yet he is unsure if they know he is their father. Lysander has resolved himself to one day finding these children, and his connection to House Martell, mysterious to his family, can be attributed to this union.

Let it not be said that other relationships were not forged during and after the heinous war. Firstly, Aerion Targaryen took a liking to Delonne Allyrion whilst he remained, for a time, in Godsgrace after the war. The two even tumbled in the sheets, or so the peasants said.

More important still was Lysander Allyrion finding comfort in Ysilla Toland. The pair were both left behind as their parents played at war, and shortly after the war, they struck up a relationship that Lysander hoped would end in a marriage to a woman he finally loved. Alas, that was not to be. Just days before their arrival in King's Landing, Olyvar told his son he had news for him. Confused, the heir awaited this conversation, only to find out in the feast at King's Landing that he was to marry Gwyn Yronwood instead - a political match, for he'd only met the woman but once or twice. He could see what his father was doing, and he hated him for it.

When the man died, he'd break the match. Though little did he know how soon the wedding was to take place. Meanwhile, Dyanna remained in Godsgrace, looking after Delonne, Ryon, and Daemon. She would never let another of her children die while she lived. For that reason, she instructed her husband to vote for the woman who not plunge the Kingdoms into war. Unfortunately for her, Olyvar and Lysander had other plans.

Household
Olyvar Allyrion - Lord of Godsgrace, b. 390 AC

Dyanne Allyrion neé Jordayne - Lady of Godsgrace, b. 399 AC

Lysander Allyrion - Heir to Godsgrace, b. 418 AC

Delonne Allyrion - daughter of Olyvar and Dyanna, b. 418 AC

Ryon Allyrion - second son of Olyvar and Dyanna, b. 421 AC

Daemon Allyrion - third son of Olyvar and Dyanna, b. 425 AC

Teora Allyrion, sister of Olyvar, b. 392 AC

Maester Dillard - Maester of Godsgrace

Ser Deziel of the Sands - Master at Arms of Godsgrace