Garlan Florent

Ser Garlan Florent is a knight of House Florent and the eldest son of Lord Alester Florent and Lady Bethany Redwyne. He is the heir to Brightwater Keep.

Appearance and Character
Ser Garlan is a handsome man with dark auburn hair and golden eyes. He wears fine clothes and takes great care over his appearance.

History
Garlan was raised in Brightwater Keep as his father’s heir and found himself educated in a vast degree of subjects to prepare him for lordship. He excelled both in his academic studies and martial training, proving himself quite the formidable young Reachman. His charisma and charm seemed to know no bounds, with many suggesting he was a brilliant lord-in-waiting, and others suggesting he was destined for even more than that.

At the age of ten, Garlan was sent to Horn Hill to squire for Lord Samwell Tarly. Under the tutelage of one of the greatest commanders the realm had to offer, Garlan learned the art of war and how to command men on the battlefield. His education was not only in the theories of war, however. Garlan also developed into a formidable swordsman and jouster during his time at Horn Hill.

Garlan accompanied Lord Tarly in his campaign to expand the lands of the Reach. Riding by his side, Garlan was able to experience first-hand what commanding an army truly entailed. He personally killed a handful of men on horseback over the course of the first few battles and distinguished himself well for a squire of his age.

The feud lasted far longer than anyone expected, resulting in Garlan spending the last two years of his childhood on the field of battle. He matured extremely quickly, and adopted increasingly important positions within the Reach army under the guidance and support of Lord Tarly.

Garlan came out of the campaign a man; newly knighted, and beloved by the people of the Reach. He had quite literally grown up on the battlefield and his story was passed down amongst smallfolk and aspiring knights alike.

Upon his celebrated return to Brightwater Keep, Garlan embraced his reputation as a champion, and spent a year touring the realm. Not a single tourney occurred without his name being on the list of competitors. He was a good jouster, and while he did not always win his jousts, they were very often the most notable of the tourneys.

Garlan returned to Brightwater Keep once more and heeded the request of his father to find a suitable wife. It did not take him long to become enamoured with Victoria Bulwer, the eldest daughter of Lord Bulwer. The marriage was sealed less than a month after they first met, and the newly-married couple enjoyed what was the start of a strong relationship.

A few months later, Lady Victoria contracted a major case of smallpox. Garlan invited the best maesters of the Citadel to help cure her ailments, and even spent large sums of gold on foreign healers from the Eastern lands in a desperate attempt to cure Victoria. The healing only served to prolong her suffering, however.

After almost six months of the illness, Victoria died in her sleep. Garlan was left distraught, widowed, and heirless. He spent the best part of a year as a recluse, interacting only with his closest friends and family.

Emerging from reclusivity, he embarked on another tour of Westeros, competing in every tourney he could. The support from the people helped Garlan find himself once again, and he considered himself having become a stronger person for it.

Garlan has since spent the last five years as castellan of Brightwater Keep and travelling Westeros to compete in tourneys, albeit less frequently than before. He has yet to remarry, though he understands that he must form alliances.

Recent Events
Garlan attends the Grand Feast of King's Landing, both to test himself in the tourney, and search for potential wives.

Family

 * Lord Alester Florent, his father, age 55 - Revered
 * Lady Bethany Redwyne, his mother, age 49 - Shrewd
 * Ser Garlan Florent, age 24
 * Alys Florent, his sister, age 20 - Attractive
 * Melessa Florent, his sister, age 17 - Attractive
 * Ser Alekyne Florent, his uncle, age 50 - Tactician
 * Ser Samwell Florent, his uncle, age 46 - Duelist
 * Lady Alina Florent, his aunt, age 45 - Mogul