Baelor is the second child, and second son, of Lord Adrian Celtigar of Claw Isle. Named after Prince Baelor Targaryen, who was a contemporary of his father. Born in the year 374AC, he proved himself able in both battle and on the tourney field, leading to his appointment to the Kingsguard in 407AC.





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Appearance and character

Baelor is a mass of muscle and metal, standing easily over 6 feet tall. He sports short hair and a cropped beard, shaving it for special occasions. Both hair and beard are coloured the telltale silver of house Celtigar, while his eyes are blue like his fathers. Not typically over handsome, Baelor's features are more aptly described as strong. A square jaw, bricklike chin, and thick brows are key features of his face. In his armor, Baelor is akin to a hulking beast, while out of it he displays an uncanny dexterity belying his size.

Baelor is highly self motivated when it comes to his goals, and having been a very serious young man growing up he spent hours obsessing over said goals, perfection being the goal. Never shying from a challenge, Baelor saw his name as an expectation for him to live up to, and followed in the footsteps of his namesake in becoming a master of combat. Baelor can be best described as impassively ruthless in many of his actions, but has a weakness for his sister, and tries his best to be a good knight.

Armory

Baelor wields the ancestral weapon of House Celtigar, the Valyrian axe Redclaw. A two handed axe too a smaller man, Baelor wields the weapon in one. A master of the axe, Baelor is also well versed in use of the longsword, a weapon he prefers in tourneys and from horseback

History

Baelor was the second child of Adrian Celtigar and his lady wife Laena. When he was born, it was immediately noted that he was far bigger than his elder brother at his own birth. This proved to be an accurate representation of the future, with Baelor outgrowing his elder brother at a young age and to this day remaining a good head higher than his sibling.

As a boy, he was devoted to his academic studies and did well enough, though he shined in the yard, spending hours of every day on horseback or sparring. What began as a necessary activity developed over time into reluctant acceptance of his talent, and eventually enjoyment, and Baelor spent years refining his abilities. Inherent skill was further amplified by Baelor's great strength and reach. Comparatively, Baelor had little interest or skill in the matters of Nobility, with love for his mother being the only factor that pushed him to learn the very basics of courtly etiquette.

As a young teen he was taken on as a squire and excelled, eventually being knighted at an absurdly young age so that he could participate in a tourney in place of his master. He did not win, but learnt much from the experience, and continued to participate whenever available. For a few years his sights were set on the white cloak, a goal that forever seemed just out of reach, and Baelor resigned himself to tourneys, killing banditry, and fighting for his father in any capacity required.

Baelor did try to make it to the tourney at Harrenhal but arrived late. Instead he found himself anointed the white cloak he had dreamed of for years.

After the Mummer's war

Hearing that her son's habits had grown worse since being sent to Pentos, Visaera sent Baelor to join Viserys in 410AC. Her hope was that the queensguard could instill some knightly values in her son, and perhaps stem the flow of his poisons. Her efforts held no fruit, as Baelor thought too much of duty to defy the prince. He voiced his concern and disagreement, but it fell on deaf ears, driving Baelor to frustration. There were many things Viserys asked of Baelor that conflicted honour and duty. He returned to westeros with his charge in 418AC, a very different man, more conflicted than before. Still a knight, but much changed from what he had seen done by Viserys, and judging himself unworthy of the mantle of knighthood.

Recent Events

407 - Named to the Kingsguard

408 - Took part in the Mummers War

410 - Sent to Pentos to watch over Viserys Targaryen

415 - Returns to Westeros with Viserys