Serena Hornwood

Serena Hornwood is the Lady of Hornwood. Her lands include the forest of the Hornwood, which extends between the holdings of House Dreadstark and House Manderly.

Lady Serena assumed the position as head of her house following the unexpected death of her father and brother. With Lord Hornwood now gone, Serena was thrusted into leadership. Never having been prepared for such a position, she now has to learn fast how to lead her house and care for its holdings. However, what she lacks in experience she makes up for in diligence and remains fierce whilst protecting her beloved family.

Appearance and Character
The Lady of Hornwood is in the score of her years. She stands with elegant presence, at the height of 5’8. Her features are comely, with rose-toned lips and eyes of bright sky-blue. Her complexion is milky pale, a stark contrast to her raven hair which falls down to her elbows. She oft chooses to adorn it woven, into a sleek braid down her back. Her figure is slim, softened by feminine curves and wide hips. Most of the time, Serena is seen dressed with soft furs to warm her shoulders and favours gowns which are darker in colour. Sometimes, she adorns a black ribbon tied into a choker around her throat.

Lady Serena carries herself with the unyielding grace of a Northwoman – dignified, poised, and proud. She is soft-spoken by nature and kind-hearted, holding duty close to her heart. However, some may also describe her as stoic, sometimes coming off as a bit quiet and seemingly pensive to those whom she does not know well. Despite her gentle-nature, Serena also has the potential to be ruthless, for she is staunchly loyal and unforgiving when it comes to protecting her loved ones. Serena values keeping to tradition and is very observant of the Old Gods. She is oft spied in the Godswood, in the company of a heart tree.