Matthos Tyrell

Matthos Tyrell is the Lord of Brightwater, claiming the seat after his father’s passing. He currently serves on the Small Council as the appointed Master of Ships. He is set to marry his future wife, Arianne Connington.

Appearance and Character
A handsome man at the brink of his prime, Matthos Tyrell owns himself a sturdy physique strengthened through years of knightly training, and appears marked by the classic features associated with his noble bloodline.

Like many of his forefathers, the young Lord of Brightwater is gifted with a pair of honey brown eyes that oft shine with a golden hue in the sunlight, a rich set of curly brown locks that fall in length just beneath his ears, and a pleasantly sharp visage, which is carried by the composition of a slender nose, high cheekbones, thin lips, and a moderate yet pronounced jawline. Natural beauty is his heritage, but it is the gentle countenance he always seems to wear that completes his gallant image.

Early Life
The youngest of the late Luthor Tyrell's and Leonette Rowan's children, Matthos was born in 392 AC. While the birth of a second son earned him a special appreciation in the eyes of his father, he was undoubtedly overshadowed by his older brother, Gareth, who was set from birth to inherit Brightwater's seat.

Through his adolescence, Matthos was often left to his own devices in comparison with Gareth when it came to the standards of grooming nobility. He was a talented boy, gifted with curiosity and diligence; yet, he preferred to experience the world through his own eyes, instead of what was written upon the pages of books. Such were the antics of a boy, that earned young Matthos due punishment when he was found to be skipping the maester's lessons.

When he came of age to properly wield a sword, Matthos was placed at Gareth's side as his squire, where he could in turn, learn from his father the principles that would inevitably define him as the man he'd later become. A bond between brothers grew, and Matthos would go on to serve Gareth faithfully through the years, even after his tenure as a squire had come to an end.

During a short period, Matthos was sent as a ward to House Hewett after a falling out with his father. As punishment, the young Tyrell was forced to serve five months as a deckhand aboard a patrol galley that traversed the seas around the Shield Islands.

To his and Lord Hewett's surprise, Matthos took to the position with robust enthusiasm. And those five months turned into two years, as companionship was found in the crew he served with, along with newfound love for the open water. Blossoming talents eventually earned Matthos the role of captaining a vessel of his own with the Hewett fleet; tasked with putting an end to piracy around the western coast before enough confidence was placed in the Tyrell to oversee Oakenshield's harbor and the mundane operations of its affairs.The experience Matthos garnered would eventually earn him a similar position upon returning to his father, which extended well after his passing.

It was back at home that Matthos would also meet his future betrothed, Arianne Connington, while she served as a lady-in-waiting to Leona Tyrell. Their short encounters over a three-years span were often innocent, with a reserved Matthos offering little in regards to true romance with the exception of desirable glances and playful coquetry. Unspoken feelings were finally explored after a quiet sunset walk through a cherry blossom orchard became an eve of passion for the two, which became the catalyst of solidifying their relationship.

Present Day
After the events that led to the conclusion of the Mummer's War and the years that followed - along with the passing of his father and the accession of Gareth to Highgarden, Matthos reluctantly accepted the claim to Brightwater. A boy no longer, he was forced to adapt quickly to new responsibilities while juggling the management of the Reach's fleet; a role that Gareth had bestowed upon Matthos in an effort to further educate his younger brother.

Matthos struggled with the post, often doubting his decisions rather than acting swift. Yet time after time he found success in the position. His newfound success as the Lord of Brightwater and commander of the Reach’s fleet eventually caught the eyes of the royal court, where he was appointed to the the Small Council as Master of Ships. While honored to serve the realm, Matthos continuously wondered if his brother's influence was the reason for his ascension.

In 418 AC, Matthos finally formalized his plans to marry his beloved Arianne.

Family

 * Lord Garlan Tyrell, Lord of Brightwater Keep, b. 277 A.C. d. 352 A.C.
 * m. Lady Leonette Fossoway, b. 280 A.C. d. 350 A.C.
 * Lord Mace Tyrell, Lord of Brightwater Keep, b. 308 A.C. d. 388 A.C.
 * m. Lady Janna Chester, b. 311 A.C. d. 390 A.C.
 * Lord Luthor Tyrell, Lord of Brightwater Keep, b. 355 A.C.
 * m. Lady Leonette Rowan, b. 360
 * Ser Gareth Tyrell, Lord of Highgarden and Warden of the South, b. 379 A.C.
 * Lady Jeyne Tyrell, b. 387 A.C.
 * Lady Lysa Tyrell, b. 388 A.C.
 * Lady Melara Tyrell, b. 390 A.C.
 * Matthos Tyrell, Lord of Brightwater b. 392 A.C.