Gwayne Baratheon

Gwayne is the Lord of Storm's End and Head of House Baratheon. He ascended to the title at the age of two and twenty after the death of his mother, Seryse Baratheon, to a fever. Gwayne is a polite warrior and commander who seeks to move away from the constant bloodshed in the world in order to try to make a name for himself in his own way.

Appearence and Character
Gwayne stands at 6'6, bearing all of the signature traits of the House Baratheon. He is tall, black of hair, and blue of eye. He is somewhat brawny, but it is clear that excersize is not what occupies his tim. He has the shadow of a beard around his face.

Gwayne is a troubled young man. His mother was a warrior, like many Baratheons before her, turning aside all of the threats to the Stormlands with a sword in hand. With that to contend with, how is he supposed to make a name as a warrior himself? So he seeks for his purpose elsewhere, hoping that something will give him meaning. This leaves him open to the dirty tactics and manipulation of others, as they suggest to him various things to do and leave ruling for themselves...

Gwayne is polite and kind to those he meets. However, he lacks in charisma and tends to fumble over his words if he's uncomfortable. This is particularly evident when he is in the presence of an attractive woman. He is pious to a degree, and is fairly quick to follow most tenants of the Faith.

Early Life
Gwayne's upbringing wasn't to be desired. Despite his status as heir, his mother always had favored his younger brother Davos and showered on him all of the things one would expect to give to their successor- the best tutors, the best books, the best swords. Despite this, Gwayne did his best to attempt to keep up by using what his brother got and achieved a sort of mediocrity.

Gwayne was notable in that in many ways, he didn't behave like a Baratheon. As a child he was notably quiet and always looked to authority figures, waiting for permission before he ever did anything. He enjoyed playing as most children do, but he never overstepped. He was very rarely injured.

Growing up, his brother Davos was always his best friend although he had come four years after him. Davos too was a bit peculiar for a Baratheon- he was emotional and had a tendency to cry, and his love was not for war but books and numbers. Nevertheless, the two made quite a good pair and it was often remarked within the walls that where Gwayne looked to Seryse, Davos looked to Gwayne. Their sister Argella followed three years later, and brother Errec another year after that. Argella was the proper lady, but also exciteable and energetic, always eager. Errec was the Baratheon Seryse had always wanted for an heir, but alas he was third in line. Unless, of course, something could be done with the other two...

As Gwayne grew up, his father was always somewhat distant, coming in when it suited him, and his mother was always either busy or pampering his youngest brother. This left him susceptible to the influence of his dishonorable uncle Padriac. Acting as a father figure to the young man, Padriac has managed to worm his way back into Storm's End through him.

Gwayne was squired at the age of two and ten to Perceon Vance, and fought with him during the War of the Three Thieves. At the Grey Gallows, he fought alongside him and did his best to rally the troops. As a burst of flame from the dragons came forward, Gwayne saved a Knight from the flames who, out of thanks, immediately recommended to Vance that he be Knighted. He was six and ten. After that, he assisted his mother in wrapping up the war, much to her chargrin.

During the Scarlet Winter Gwayne found himself stuck indoors most of the time due to the increasingly violent storms. However, he assisted his mother and her advisors in trying to attract traders from Dorne. He publicly discouraged the banditry done by his countrymen, although he was annoyed when his mother remained quiet on the same matter. It was he who instructed the Marcher lords to deal with their smallfolk, rather than his mother as it should have been.

As Gwayne returned to Storm's End, he immediately found himself on the recieving end of his mother's intrigues. Her plots to disinherit him became known throughout the castle, and her japes about his part in the War were largely insulting. Gwayne tried to his best to prove her wrong, but ultimately would have failed and been displaced had his mother not taken ill with a fever and died.

Gwayne took command of Storm's End upon the death of his mother, as was just. He immediately found that the knights and ladies of the court, and even his own father, had no intention of letting him rule as he wished. He would have to make a name for himself somehow, and prove that it was he who was the true Lord Baratheon.

And what better way to do that than a tourney?

Recent Events
Gwayne participated in the melee and joust at Harrenhal. While making it to the final eight in the melee, he withdrew from the joust after the accidental killing of Ser Brus Wayn and the following events. Upon his return to King's Landing, Gwayne was informed of the betrayal of his uncle Padriac. With the aid of the Sword of the Morning and Captain-General of the Golden Company, he hopes to retake his home. Before he was able to leave however, he was married to Princess Aelinor Targaryen.

When Gwayne got to Storm's End, he and his party successfully slipped by the gates without revealing their identities. During a feast that Padriac threw in the honor of his guest, Ser Aron Dayne, Gwayne went and spoke with his captured father to confirm the events that had come to pass. Soon enough however, they were in the courtyard preparing to "leave". After revealing themselves, Padriac insisted that he and his nephew duel, which Gwayne refused. Ser Alester Steelsong, however, stepped forward in his place, fighting the duel valiantly until his death due to the intervention of a crossbowman. Gwayne ordered his much larger group of men forward, and Padriac was captured. He was Lord of Storm's End once more.

Gwayne was soon summoned by Queen Visaera Targaryen to the capital.

Family

 * Ser Davos Baratheon, Castellan of Storm's End, brother to Gwayne
 * Argella Baratheon, Sister to Gwayne
 * Errec Baratheon, Squire and brother to Gwayne
 * Ser Luthor Baratheon, Former Lord of Storm's End, Father to Gwayne
 * Myrcella Baratheon, Aunt to Gwayne
 * Padraic Baratheon, Uncle to Gwayne. Disinherited for his dishonorable behavior.
 * Other Baratheons of the lines of Jaime and Ronnel Baratheon.

Household and NPCs
Maester Selwyn

Ser Arlan, Master-at-Arms

Septon Renly

Septa Ryella