Harlon Redfox

Harlon Redfox is a Knight of the Red Hand. Formerly a officer in the Golden Company and hedge knight. Now the founder of his own Knighty House Redfox by Criston Lannister

Appearance and Character
When looking many would see knight of the reach. Fine armor, lance, and a rare sight is the Sand steed he rides. Once the brown with grey hair, hazel eyes, and hardened face told a story of war and pain. Walled behind the eyes are a deep belief in service and duty.

Rarely smiling or showing emotions Harlon is a soldier first, knight second. Though he holds the values of what it means to be a knight highly. Also knowing one must not always rely on honor to win a battle or duel.

History
Born to Ser Arthur of Orkhouse and Jeyne Flowers in the year 407 A.C., he was named after a distant cousin of his father's. Youth for Harlon being born to a landless knight was not challenging. His father had befriended House Woodwright and so Harlon was afforded a education. As well being squired under Lord Woodwright.

Taught swordsmanship during his squiring but Harlon showed skills with polearms. Unseating a fellow squire with a training halberd and later on he took to riding and the lance. Many times other squires and knights saw him taking with small folk about rumors, happenings on the farms, and their own lives. Building many connections to the people of Orkhouse as this is his home and seeking to always be in the know of its happenings.

After years of squiring under Lord Woodwright he would be knighted at age seventeen and even offered to serve within the household knights. Though Harlon respectfully declined wanting to seek his own glory and renown.

A place where Kings lay
Harlon journeyed to Dorne wanting to see the lands where many reachmen died in the past. Founding himself in Kingsgrave where House Manwoody offered him guest right. Once there Lord Manwoody spoke with Harlon about local radicals who had crossed over into his territory. Remnants or another smaller cell of Warsmiths seemed to survived the first Hammer's Uprising.

Accepting the task from Lord Manwoody, Harlon work hard to recruit some of the small folk to joining the Warsmiths and infiltrate their ranks. So, after waiting some time and receiving the needed information on the hideout of the Warsmiths. Harlon informs the Manwoodys who gave him a handful of knights to uproot the radicals. Only Harlon and twenty knights against hundred Warsmith though the operatives place within the order turned in the last moments when Harlon arrived.

This event would be called The Fox's Gambo ending in Harlon's victory. Showing no mercy to any surrendering Warsmiths and Lord Manwoody reward him a sand stead that he would name Shadowfax. It was also suggest that his skills would be put to great use in the Golden Company. So, Harlon's path lead him toward the Crownlands.

Gilded Skulls, Red Lion, and Red Fox
Harlon was sent to First Light for training, many question his place among the company. Not saying he didn't show skills during training but he lack the social building need to make officer. Though founding a place beside Criston Lannister building a comradeship with the Red Lion.

Once Criston was made a officer at the Bastion, Harlon among other made is pledge next to his future lord. While logistics kept Criston, Harlon develop a no nonsense soldier trait making sure his fellow company did their duties and followed orders. His loyalty to Criston would be shown when The Second Hammer's Uprising started.

More Hammers to break
Once the uprising broke out Harlon was place under Criston's Third Squadron of the Lightsteel’s Own. Orders to take Duskendale and truly Harlon move about war then any other that day. He fought like a mad man cutting down numbers of Warsmiths many compared him to northern berserkers like the Umbers. Though he didn't care much for other company officers questioning Criston' actions.

The skirmish at Bloody Brook showed Harlon the skill of his commander Criston when they ride out with only fifty against a larger force. Through the usage of a river crossing. Harlon used his experience with dealing with similar foes to hold the left flank with only five men. Aiding in the routing of the rebel forces.

Red Foxes
Once the war ended Harlon was among the men who served under Criston who followed him back to the Westerlands. Where he become a sworn knight by the will of Criston. He took on the name Redfox, the motto "Clever, Cunning, and Loyal", and a Red Fox on black become the sigil. Swearing oaths of fealty to Criston Lannister and his house.

Once a knight of the Reach now a knight of the Red Hand and the Westerlands. Most of his family would join him in Redhalls and through his service Criston helped arrange a marriage to Lelia Yarwyck. So when The War of Three Banners came Harlon answered the call to arms with a handful of knights who joined along side him. From his early days serving Lord Manwoody joined their old friend and a small number of man at arms. He rode along side his new lord against Spicer Loyalist.

The Ride to the Capital and the Reach
Harlon was along side the Westerland Host that marched to defend the capital against Talon lead regency. He saw that the Crown had no respect for his lord and felt great hatred toward the Queen-Regent but his never voiced this. He is wing because Criston is one and after all this time he would call him friend and even brother.

Once the Reach started their possble moves toward the Westerland. Harlon finds himself along side Criston's force and ready to serve.

Recent Events
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Family
Current Family
 * Ser Arthur of Oakhouse b. 378
 * m. Jeyne Flowers, Bastard of House Bulwer b. 389
 * Harlon Redfox b. 407
 * m. Lady Lelia Yarwyck b. 410
 * Criston Redfox b. 436
 * Myrielle Redfox b. 437
 * Arthur Redfox b. 437
 * Philip Redfox b. 415
 * Leyla Redfox b. 418
 * Alysanne Redfox b. 418
 * Rhea Redfox b. 419
 * Falia Redfox b. 420
 * Arthur Redfox b. 421

Household

 * Mors Sand, Sworn Sword
 * Philip Redfox, Brother and Captain of the Red Foxes
 * Arthur Redfox, Member of the Red Foxes
 * Garth of Redhalls, Man at arms