Gwyneth Tarly

Introduction
A simple scion and warrior from House Tarly that rose as the Lady after her brother's death in the 418 AC tourney at Summerhall.

Appearance and Character
Like the men of House Tarly, Gwyneth grew tall, strong, and competitive in the ways of martial prowess. She stands just as tall, if not taller than, most men with a broad build in her shoulders to match. While her face is pleasant enough, seeming more classic and handsome in appearance, she is not the sort to look at home in a dress and bejeweled slippers. Rather a set of armor or leathers supported her appearance more.

Despite the insecurities on her appearance lacking womanly softness, Gwyneth is still one to laugh easy, and as long as matters of courting are not brought in, she functions easily in social conversation. However, in matters of warfare, the warm nature evaporates and turns to quiet stone.

390 AC - 407 AC
Born the youngest and only daughter of Lord Tarly to his young wife, Gwyneth was something of an outcast among strong brothers. Although, in the years approaching his death and with tensions rising in the house, Gwyneth was sent away from the house for her own protection.

For most of her life, she lived, learned, and practiced within the walls of Brightwater Keep. It made for a much happier childhood than being mixed up in the affairs that had taken hold of House Tarly. Although, as she grew it was obvious she was not blossoming into a soft and fair woman that would field many suitors. Rather, she grew and grew and grew until she towered over many of the boys with strength to rival their own. Needlework did not suit her interests nor did the afternoon tea and dresses of rich fabrics. As such, she was left to her own devices, but with the clear condition that it was not to interfere with House Tyrell of Brightwater Keep's affairs or harm the occupants.

The Mummer's War
At the call of war, Gwyneth was eager to respond and march away to join the ranks, but she was a woman and that had limitations. This was besides the fact that she intended to side away from the Reach and march under the banners Gareth Tyrell had risen. Much to her disappointment, Gwyneth never saw battle upon those fields nor had she following the surrender to crown forces.

408-417 AC
Following the conflicts of treason and those that changed the progress of inheritence of House Tarly, Gwyneth finally returned to the home of her birth. This did not go without resistance and a long, drawn out process of prooving her birth. Thankfully, the Maester's records were kept in neat order, and eventually she was allowed to finally set foot within the halls of Horn Hill. It was made expressly clear, however, that she was no heir and would not inherit, but eventually she would be married to an appropriate house dictated by the lord.

All matches and arrangements fell through or were refused, but Gywneth found relief rather than despair in the fact.

The Tourney of Summerhall
Though she had never grown close to her half brother, Rolland Tarly, it was no less tragic and unexpected to see him slain in the joust. While she put on a strong face, his wife and children were devastated. In their moments of grief, Rolland's body was collected and they prepared to leave the tourney early to see his body entered into the family burial chambers. Gwyneth was left behind at the tourney to see to the matters of House Tarly, but before Rolland's wife departed, she passed Heartsbane into Gwyneth's hands. It was not meant to be wielded permanently, but only until her son came of age to fight and take his place as lord.

Tragedy followed Lord Rolland's wife and children when they departed Summerhall, and it was the last time they were seen alive save for the ruins of their carriage left on the side of the road. Their belongings were pilfered and scattered on the ground with the most valuable nowhere to be seen. Beside the destruction, Lady Cissa lying dead with her eldest son nearby and the other children missing.

Family

 * Lord Randyll Tarly - deceased
 * Lady Bessa Tarly - deceased
 * Gareth Tarly - deceased
 * Ablear Tarly - deceased
 * Rolland Tarly - deceased
 * Lady Cissa Tarly nee Hightower - deceased
 * Reginald Tarly - deceased
 * Rowena Tarly - presumed deceased
 * Randyll Tarly - presumed deceased
 * Reynard Tarly
 * Samwell Tarly - deceased
 * Alerie Tarly - deceased
 * Alan Tarly - deceased
 * Randyll Tarly - deceased
 * Gwendolyn Tarly
 * Dickon Tarly - deceased
 * Lady Ryella Tarly nee Vyrwel
 * Lady Gwyneth Tarly1