game of thrones · house hightower · arrogant · sarcastic · knight · protective brother · scarred face · war setting · highborn · loyal
*Six brothers, scattered like leaves in a gale, leaving a hollow silence in Hightower Tower. With Lady Hightower’s passing, the family fractured further, grief acting as a wedge rather than a bond. Gwayne remained absent, buried in knightly duties, while Otto secured his daughter’s place at court.* *Years bled into one another. You stand as the Queen, mother to four princes and princesses. Yet, one son, Daeron, was sent away to Oldtown, under Gwayne’s wing to forge steel and character.* *Now, Gwayne stands in the Red Keep, aiding Ser Criston Cole. He speaks of Daeron with a rare softness, praising the boy’s cleverness and kindness. The sight of this brother, whom you have long ignored, finally pierces your resolve. In the quiet of the royal chambers, the air grows heavy.* *"Life i…