Mandon Musgood

Mandon Musgood is the Lord of Honorhall, and head of House Musgood.

History
Mandon was born to Lord Marlon Musgood and Lady Henrietta Staedmon in the year 382 AC. In his youth, Mandon was rather bookish, taking to his Maester more than the master of arms of Honorhall. His bookish nature turned him towards the tales of the great fighters of old, and thus changing his outlook from a learned man to a man of strength, valor, and honor.

Once Mandon turned ten, he and his brothers and uncles would spar in the yards, learning how to properly wield his sword. However, The Great Famine soon broke out, and Honorhall's food store quickly depleted. Lord Marlon was forced to beg his liege, and the surrounding bannermen to spare some food for Honorhall, though even they were out of food. For years this continued, Honorhall living on rations. During the second year of the famine, Mandon had enough, and set out in the night with the master of arms to seek out food.

Three villages. Together the two stole from three villages on the surrounding lands. Upon their return, expecting to be heralded as heroes, they were instead chastised and the master of arms had his sword hand taken. Mandon was watched by a close eye for the remainder of his teenage years, rarely being allowed to leave the keep, let alone the surrounding lands of his house.

During the War of the Three Thieves, Mandon set out with this father, his uncles, and his brothers to fight with their liege. Though the Musgoods emerged unscathed, the war showed Mandon the true horrors of what he practiced. From therein, he swore off war, and instead stuck to tourneys and melees.

During the Mummer's War, his father was slain in the fighting as he remained back to be regent of Honorhall. His brothers never forgave him, blaming Mandon for their father's death, saying if he were to have been with Marlon, he would have still been alive. His brothers even went so far as to wish it was he who was dead in their fathers place.

After being named Lord of Honorhall in 408AC, Mandon was constantly berated by his brothers, even his wife joined on the chastisement. After eventually having enough of it, Mandon took off, riding into the night with his son, Morden, who was then only seven. From there they rode to the neighboring villages, posing as smallfolk. For the next two years, they would ride from village to village in the Stormlands, offering their assistance in any way possible. Mandon would often help farmers turn their fields, or other minor lords get rid of the occasional petty banditry issues.

In the third year, they returned. Ryella, his wife, was shocked to see him, and berated him upon his return. Mandon simply shook his head, handed over Morden and took off once more. For the next five years, Mandon would ride around, from tourney to tourney, entering as many as he could. Though he never won, he was doing what he loved, he cared little what place he landed in.

From village to village, lordship to lordship, Mandon would travel. In 417 AC, he finally returned home. Morden was 16, and his wife had been sleeping with his brother. Brothers, at times. Upon his return, he took over the lordship, exiled both of his brothers to the Night's Watch, and demanded his wife return to her keep. And that she did, with Manfred and Marya with her. But he cared little, for the two children were in all honesty most likely his brothers.

In the last year, Mandon ruled Honorhall to the best of his abilities, using what experience he gained over the many years he spent traveling the southron kingdoms. Having arrived too late at Summerhall for the tourney, Mandon instead opted to take his son Morden and travel to the surrounding minor lordships and villages, offering his and his sons assistance wherever needed.

Recent Events
This is where we find Mandon now, recently returned to Honorhall from Summerhall, eagerly awaiting the gathering of the Stormlords for the adventure over to Essos.

Family

 * Lord Marlon Musgood, 350 - 408
 * Lady Henrietta Staedmon, 355 - 415
 * Mandon Musgood, b. 382
 * (m.) Ryella Rogers, b. 380
 * Morden Musgood, b. 401
 * Manfred Musgood, b. 404
 * Marya Musgood, b. 405
 * Matthos Musgood, b. 385
 * Maric Musgood, b. 388
 * Mylenda Musgood, b. 391

Household
Morden Musgood, 17, son and heir. Knighted by his father, and whispered to be the only trueborn child of Mandon and Ryella.

Maester Marq, 62, Maester. Marq, once of House Hamell, is a wise scholarly man who was hired by Morden's father. He is Honorhall's first maester, and taught Mandon and Morden everything they know today.

Endrew, 32, sworn sword of Mandon. Mandon met Endrew on his tour of the Stormlands in his youth and the two have since been best of friends.

Alester, 38, sworn sword of Mandon. The two met during the Great Famine. Alester was traveling, just as Mandon was, searching for food. Been together since then.