Argella Baratheon

Argella Baratheon, the Dowager 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 widow of Lord Rodrik Connington and mothered all four of his 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.

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. Her love for her husband is likewise displayed silently, but exists nonetheless.

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.

Shortly after Argella Baratheon visited the Roost on Hugh’s invitation, Rodrik received an offer to marry her. They were wed at Storm’s End in 408 AC on the 17th day of the 11th moon. Between the newlyweds was a substantial age gap and too few mutual interests to fill it. All of that changed, however, after Argella became the first of Rodrik’s wives to birth him a living child. They named him Stannis after Argella’s ancestor. Rodrik, believing Argella to be a divine messenger sent by R’hllor, converted to her faith. They would go on to have two more children, Desmond and Gwyneth, and grow much more intimate after each one.

Argella visited Griffin's Roost on the invitation of Hugh Connington, Lord Rodrik Connington was offered her hand. They wed at Storm’s End on the 17th day of the 11th moon. Argella gave birth to their son, Rodrik's first living child, some years later. Rodrik's conversion to the Lord of Light soon after saw Argella become more than eager to produce more of his children.

She hadn't returned to Storm's End in ten years. Despite her husband's position as Master of Laws, she cared little for King's Landing and spent only short periods visiting, preferring to spend time contemplating in the newly-built red temple with Belos. She spent the majority of her years in Griffin's Roost, overseeing the ongoing construction of a red temple on its premises. Her time spent tending to Griffin's Roost only increased following her husband's death, when she ran the household until her son came of age.

Following her daughter Gwyn's marriage to Lyonel Baratheon, Argella resided primarily in Storm's End.

Family

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

NPCs

 * Belos of Asshai- Red Priest from Asshai, Argella's greatest influence. b. 341 AC
 * Priestess Shiera
 * Priest Tycho
 * Priest Gorys
 * Ser Endrew the Shipbreaker
 * m. Lady Bethany
 * Belos b. 410 AC
 * Ser Terrence
 * m. Lady Alys
 * Beric b. 410 AC
 * Jon b. 413 AC
 * Orys b. 414 AC (†)
 * Padriac b. 417 AC
 * Ser Borros
 * Ser Armond
 * Lady Jeyne Morrigen
 * m. Luthor Tyrell
 * Lady Mellei
 * Lady Tyanna