Vardis

Character Details

Zach McGowan as Vardis Corbray

Name:	Vardis Corbray
Aliases:	The Black Crow of Corbray
Faction:	The Vale
Organization:	House Corbray
Occupation:	Knight & Reaver
Rank:	Noble Lord
Age:	37

Description

The man before you is a tall specimen. Broad shouldered and his body shows a line of muscle, which means his life's pursuits have not been those of comforts. On arms and neck, thick chords of muscle lie underneath tanned skin. He has a lean face, and a crooked jaw that is matched by black scruff. The tip of his left ear has been cut off, and on that same ear a silver loop hangs. His hair is long and brown and kept back from his face. His eyes are the colour of the sea, with flecks of violet.

Vardis is dressed in a dark shirt, which is tucked into well worn leather breeches. These sport patches of leather and cloth, as repairs have been needed. These breeches are tucked into stained leather boots that are common with raiders and sailors. Over his shirt Black leather vest of sorts is worn, the tails dancing above his knees. In this a few plates have been sewn in under, though it'd be ahrd to distinguish. Over his shoulders and hiding any armor word is a thick leather coat, stained from years at sea, and about his waist a dull red sash is worn and over that a sword belt and arming belt are kept, where his blades lie. Gauntlets in which the fingers have been removed are worn over his hands-and there dull black steel plate is secured as well as small spikes at the knuckles. About his neck a scarf of a deep wine is worn loosely. The only sign of his hose is a silver pin worn at his lapel, keeping a flap of the coat from his face.

Background

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Lord Sawane Corbray had many sons. And many of them had their own quirks. The eldest being unable to write. And the youngest, likely most rapscallion of them being Vardis. Named for the Lord's Wife's brother, Vardis was prone to be more at home in the outdoors hunting, or simply going on adventures. It made it quite difficult to his knight- some Grafton or another that he was squired under, as he proved to be more in the field than in the tent. Needless to say Vardis earned what licks came to him and thrashes from his knight, but finally his Spurs were earned. And he was off in search of adventure-no longer held back by convention of needing to listen to a knight.

Days were spent on hunts, whether it be for duck, stag, or boar- Vardis was after it. When war came-he finally was pulled in and sent down to the border in hopes that it would sort him out. In a way, it did. He was still able to hunt and became a favorite among the camps-but he also found warring and fighting to be to his liking. He made a name for himself, once free to take to a boat. Like his knight before him and his father, he would take to the ocean to make his way. Aboard his ship the Th' Murder he harassed Ironborn up and down the bite and fingers. He killed Codds, Drumms and Harlaws, and would return with prizes to sell in White Harbor or in Gulltown. One time his ship was taken and burned and he sent to drown. Surprisingly he survived severely wounded and all but half dead. He then contracted his current ship Feathered Dog and rode after the Lords of Orkwood that put him under. He returned with them dead and their fine ships as well. For his pursuit of justice and being an utter pain, his father passed on Lady Forlon to the Reaver, leaving the sickly elder son to inherit. Something that Lucamore Corbray did not care for.

Since then a sweet little deal was made with his eldest brother Lucamore, with the house of Merryweather. He is to Court, and wed Lady Carlynne-a nice prize to be sure. and with it some minor holding will come his as well. Vardis, ever the optimist has agreed and has made for the Reach. They have fine tourneys there, he's been told. And good hunting. Also it is close to trade lanes where pirates and Iron men dwell. Lucamore hopes this new locale will drive his brother from him-though there's rumor enough that Lucamore is as sickly as his father an unwed. As it stands should he die, Vardis would take the seat.

RP Hooks

Big Drinker	Vardis is a known partier, when he is not out hunting or fighting. Maybe you've engaged in drunken exploits or shenanigans with him?
Go Raiding?	Vardis is a known reaver and raider. Mainly he goes down to Dorne, or he'll sail against the Iron Islands, looking to catch ships after they've rolled on the riverlands or the Arbor. So yes he is a pirate of sorts. But he's one that hunts and attacks other pirates. So there's some profit there.

Quirks

Wealth:Comfortable	Famous Knight
Outdoorsman	Reaver
Veteran: Dorne	Loves to Drink

Relationships

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Friends

Fellas

Ladies

Foes

Assholes

Bastard People

Deceased

IC Events

Vardis Logs	Related Logs
Logs featuring Vardis. (124-05-21) Undersea Ball (121-04-23) High Stakes	Logs that refer to Vardis.

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