Selwyn Storm

Introduction
A former hedge knight and bounty hunter, Ser Selwyn Storm is the bastard son of Osmund Piper and a commoner in the Weeping Town called Selyse.

Selwyn lived his early years there, but left with his father and became his squire during the Great Famine. It was through his experiences in those years that he would take the sword and bow, and became skilled with both. He would go on to compete in several tournaments and kill many outlaws in the next decade, forging him into a formidable and renowned warrior.

After the death of his father, however, he quickly lost his taste for bounty work and set off for Pinkmaiden, his father's ancestral home. He pledged his fealty to Lord Podrick, his cousin, and has served as a sworn sword ever since.

History
Selwyn was born in 380 AC to Osmund Piper, brother of Edmund Piper and a female blacksmith in the Weeping Town, by the name of Selyse.

In 379, a tournament was held in the Weeping Town. Osmund Piper, a hedge knight at the time, competed in the joust. However, his armor had been so badly damaged that he had a new suit forged. This is how he met Selyse. Her flowing golden hair and eyes cut like emeralds captivated him, and under the dirt and sweat he could see fire, burning as brightly as the flames of her forge. The two soon fell madly in love, and not long after, Selwyn was born.

Selwyn spent his early life in the Weeping Town, while his mother smithed and his father served as captain of the guard. Theirs was a peaceful existence, until the Great Famine struck.

Food had become so expensive during the famine that Osmund was forced to find new work in order to survive. He did what he knew best and returned to his life as a hedge knight, now living on bounties instead of prize money. He took Selwyn with him, and this was in many ways a new beginning for him.

When he was small, it was too dangerous for Selwyn to fight a man up close, so Osmund instead taught him to shoot a bow. He became a proficient archer, but wished for more, and his wish was granted as he grew. The Great Famine eventually came to an end, but the pair became used to life on the road and spent most of their time away from home, visiting Selyse occasionally.

Selwyn gradually learned to swing a sword, and learned it well. By his twentieth name day, he had surpassed his own father's swordsmanship and indeed became known in the Stormlands for his skill, as well as the Riverlands where they attended many tournaments. It was during this time that he met and befriended his cousin, Podrick Piper, a fellow warrior. A mutual respect grew between the two that would serve them well in the near future. Selwyn's greatest achievements came about during the Scarlet Winter, when banditry thrived, particularly in the Riverlands, where Osmund and Selwyn spent several years. Selwyn's greatest moment came when, after his father being injured, he fought off five outlaws singlehandedly. Osmund knighted him on the spot, and he felt unstoppable. The feeling wouldn't last long.

On their way back to the Weeping Town, outside of Saltpans, Selwyn and Osmund were set upon by the same bandits Selwyn had driven off prior. However, they came in greater force than before and murdered Osmund, leaving Selwyn for dead. His body scarred, mind consumed by anger and a need for vengeance, he eventually killed his father's murderers, one by one.

Selwyn brought word of what had occurred to his mother, but never returned. He tried to live as a bounty hunter once again but it brought him too much pain. Seeing no option left, he considered taking the black, but then remembered his cousin. He rode for Pinkmaiden, and gained renewed purpose protecting his father's family, even if he was but a bastard himself.

Appearance and Character
At six feet tall, Selwyn is quite the striking figure. His years spent fighting in tournaments and killing bandits have resulted in a strong, agile man, quick with a blade and powerful enough to hold his own against many who would challenge him. His light brown hair is short, freshly cut, and his eyes are a deep cobalt blue. Selwyn has a strong sense of humor, is quick to smile and laugh and usually very friendly. He generally acts with honour, but anger tends to cloud his judgement.

The Tourney at Harrenhal
-Selwyn arrived several days late to the tournament of the Red Comet, but in time to compete in all the events.

- Selwyn placed second in the horse race, nearly winning but for a tie requiring another lap, which he lost.

- With the favour of Lady Meredyth Brad, Selwyn won the archery contest, splitting two bullseyed arrows in a row in the second round.

- Selwyn made it to the third round of the melee at Harrenhal, but luck failed him and he fell to Ser Darius.

-Selwyn participated in the joust at Harrenhal, but did precious little worth noting.

-The night of the closing feast, Selwyn was attacked by his lord cousin, Podrick Piper, and slew him after an intense fight. This left him on death's door, and stained forever as a kinslayer.

-In honour of his impressive performance in the archery contest, Selwyn was dubbed "Stormbow".

Household
-Selyse of Weeping Town: It has been several years since Selwyn last saw his mother. She no longer works as a blacksmith, but enjoys her days in relative luxury with gold from her son's adventures. She awaits the day that her son will return to her.