Arnold Arryn

Titles
Lord Paramount of the Vale

Head of House Arryn

Warden of the East

Birthplace
The Eyrie in the Vale

Age
48

Friends/Allies
House Targaryen

House Lannister (Marriage)

Enemies
House Barren

Appearance
Lord Arnold is overweight and rather short. He has a full beard and unkempt dark blonde hair that doesn't quite reach his shoulders. He has small, blue eyes and a ruddy complexion. He dresses well with many jewels and the richest fabrics.

Personality
While Lord Arnold looks as though he would be a jolly man, he is known for having a quick temper and little patience. He can be rash and harsh and punishes his subjects brutally if any fault is made. He loves his family and enjoys parties and large banquets.

History
Arnold inherited the vale from his mother, Lady Paramount Alys, in 8356 when Arnold was 31. It was uncommon for a woman to rule the Vale and she had suffered greatly through the years from internal and external threats. As Arnold was growing up, she made sure to instill into her son never to trust anyone except his family- a lesson he took to heart. He has no memories of his father who was a minor nobleman who committed suicide due to gambling debts when Arnold was three. He has one older sister, Lady Kelarra, who has never married or had any children and prefers to live away from court.

Arnold married a member of the Vale's nobility, Lady Amanda of House Waynewood 25 years ago and their union has been blessed with many children. They are a well-suited match and Arnold treats his wife with respect and kindness, often getting her opinion on political matters.

Up until recently, Arnold's rule of the Vale has been peaceful (with the exception of some small issues with angry peasants here and there). However, within the last year a member of the nobility, Lord Alan of House Barren, has taken it upon himself to reject Arnold's rule in favor of himself- even though he has so little Arryn blood that his claim is laughable. Arnold, instead of handling the matter promptly, ignored it with a roll of his eyes and failed to notice how many nobles were backing Lord Alan until a huge army was surrounding The Eyrie. Now Arnold has been forced to call in his allies, House Lannister, to help clean up his mess.