Argella Baratheon

Argella Baratheon, the Lady of Griffin's Roost, is the third-born child and only daughter of Luthor Baratheon (née Tyrell) and the late Lady Seryse Baratheon. She is the wife of Rodrik Connington and mothered all three of his living children. She is a devout follower of the Red God.

Appearance and Character
Argella stands at 6'0", displaying every trait typical of House Baratheon, except perhaps for an exceptionally muscular frame. She has a full chest, a narrow waist, and wide hips.

As a child she idolized her older brother Gwayne Baratheon, though her conversion to the Lord of Light saw her opinion of him shift to that of concern and their relationship became tenuous at best.

Argella was a troubled young woman, though the years have seen her become exceptionally adept at hiding the worst parts. Still, Argella is quick to anger like the Baratheons of old, and she is prone to crying when she feels overwhelmed or enraged, which is frequently. She is contemplative and filled with angst. To say motherhood changed Argella would be an understatement. At first unsure of how to cope with the new weakness that was, as Argella would later accept, love for her children, and the ensuing responsibility, she fit into her role seamlessly. To say that Argella fit into the traditional role of a mother would be a misnomer, however.

Early Life
In 389 AC, a storm assailed Storm's End, threatening to send the ancient seat into the sea. In the midst of this storm, Argella came red-cheeked and screaming into the world. Her older brother Davos was clearly their mother's favorite, and Argella's early upbringing was largely handled by Septas and a wetnurse. Where Gwayne was quiet, Argella was outgoing and unafraid. When Gwayne wasn't following Cassana Connington around, Argella often roped him into mock fighting. For a short while, Argella seemed to be Gwayne's shadow, though humorously remained the more boisterous of the pair. Perhaps because her mother's favoritism was obvious, Argella took to expressing her pain by harming Davos.

Her father's abandonment likewise stung, and when Gwayne left to squire for Perceon Vance, she felt as if she hadn't a friend left in the world. For a time following Gwayne's departure, Argella became notably sullen and, unbeknownst to all, she began to experience a crisis of faith.

Argella didn't cry when her mother died, nor did she feel relief. She simply felt nothing at all. She continued on with her studies, particularly those concerning warfare. She retained her love of dueling, and came to favor one-handed weapons and axes. The Tourney of the Red Comet saw her depart Storm's End with her immediate family and partake in the revelry.

Recent Events
She attended the wedding of her brother to Princess Aelinor Targaryen and left sometime after, arriving in Storm's End in the beginning of the Ninth Moon of 407 AC, following the usurpation of her Uncle Padriac Baratheon. Before she left King's Landing, Gwayne named her Castellan of Storm's End. Though displeased by the loss of Padriac, the Red Priest Belos of Asshai and his entourage were quick to take advantage of Argella's trauma and naivety and found the trials of her life turned her easily away from the Seven, and soon oversaw her conversion.

Family

 * Myrcella Baratheon (Aunt)
 * Padriac Baratheon (Uncle)
 * Lady Seryse Baratheon
 * Luthor Baratheon (née Tyrell)Ab2.gif
 * Gwayne Baratheon
 * Ser Davos Baratheon
 * Errec Baratheon

NPCs

 * Belos of Asshai- Red Priest from Asshai, Argella's largest influence. b. 341 AC
 * Priestess Shiera
 * Priest Tycho
 * Priest Gorys
 * Ser Borros
 * Ser Endrew the Shipbreaker
 * Ser Armond
 * Ser Terrence
 * Lady Alys
 * Lady Bethany
 * Lady Jeyne
 * Lady Mellei
 * Lady Tyana