Post by Othar "Wolfsbane" Umber on Oct 21, 2012 13:43:20 GMT -5
Name: Othar "Wolfsbane" Umber
Age: 30
Region: The North
Skills:
-Expert: Axes
-Expert: Unarmed Combat
-Noteworthy: Intimidate
-Noteworthy: Horsemanship
-Apprentice: Siege
-Apprentice: Fortification
-Novice: Observation
-Novice: Greatsword
-Beginner: Tracking
-Beginner: Animal Handling
Biography
Son of the 'Blackbear', Albor Umber and his wife who at one point in her life was a third born daughter of House Stark named Berena Stark, Othar proved to be a problem even at birth. There were complications, which nearly took the life of his mother as well as his own. Thankfully, the work of the Maester saved both of their lives. Bed ridden for weeks, Othar would spend his first few weeks cradled in the arm of his mother only to be yanked away by his father who would take control for the rest of Othar's life.
Albor was a harsh father, and once Othar was old enough to walk, he was handed an axe. He wanted to make Othar into the greatest Northern warrior, as a testament to his Stark/Umber blood. Many had guessed that Albor was trying to make a statement to their Stark overlords, that House Umber surpasses the other Northern Houses.
Othar was trained in the art of fighting, and was pitted against the harshest conditions for what Albor referred to as "the best kind of training." It wasn't until the age of fourteen, where Albor's training started to shine, when Othar slayed a pair of wolves who had been severed from their pack with only an axe and his bare hands. There, in the freezing cold with the blood of his kill staining his clothes, Othar skinned one of the wolves and took the pelt as his reward.
For his triumph, Othar would be named "Wolfsbane", and he would go on to wear his wolf skin pelt for the rest of his life.
Soon after, at the age of fifteen, Othar would be sent to be fostered by House Bolton. There, Othar befriended the Lord of the Dreadfort's eldest son, Robert Bolton. Robert would go on to teach Othar how to 'properly' wield an axe, and then how to dual-wield two axe. Through his training alongside Robert, Othar would become a fearsome warrior renowned for charging into battle with two axe and no shield.
His time at the Dreadfort ended a few years later, but by then, Othar had blossomed into a fine warrior. The Lord Bolton and his father Albor brought Othar and Robert to a Godswood and spoke to them of the Old Gods. Even though Robert and Othar had already embraced the Old Gods; Albor saw it fit that they receive their 'final blessings' to signify their growth.
Albor said:
Othar, you are my first born son. As are you, your father's, Robert. Through you two, House Umber and House Bolton had united unlike ever before. We are Northern men, and we are strong. Repeat after me, we are Northern men, and we... are... strong. The blood of House Stark runs through both of you, but do not let it take precedence over what else lies deep down. You are an Umber, and you... a Bolton. Say it to the Gods, my sons. Speak the words.
A few months later, Albor Umber died on an excursion to the Wall, having arrived in the wake of an attempted Wildling siege. Joining the Night's Watch in their defense, Albor would slaughter countless Wildlings before succumbing to their numbers. It was said that he died with his sword through a man's face. Through his father's death, Othar would ascend to the status of Lord of Last Hearth - Lord Othar Umber.
Appearance
A giant of a man with a fearsome look to his eyes; Othar is often said to resemble a bear right before it mauls its prey. His head is clean shaven in contrast to his very wild beard and mustache that is kept neat and long. He wears a lot of leather and furs, to keep out of the cold as most Northerner's do. A bronze buckle sits at his breast which keeps his cloak secured, as well as the wolf pelt he made as a boy.
At his waist, Othar sheathes a short sword, which was a habit inherited by his father who believed that true Lords always carry a sword at their waist. A pair of axe also sit at his side, ready to be used at a moment's notice.
Reputation
Lord Othar Umber has quite a reputation as a loyal and true bannerman who holds the North ideology close. Those from the south generally see the Umber's, including Othar, as savage brutes but Othar cares little for their opinions.
Geneology
