Varin Thenn

Prince Varin Thenn

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Varin Thenn is the son of Brittlefang and a minor noblewoman of house Mermann, making Lord Wendyll Mermann his grandfather. His mother died fighting alongside General Greta Cavebear against the Bastard of House Pryor in the defense of White Harbor. Initially taken in by the Magnar due to his early signs of being a bright student, he was eventually disowned due to his interest in the Faith of the Seven. His faith soon turned into devotion, and he would have been abandoned if it weren’t for General Greta Cavebear taking in the boy as her ward and adopted son. Varin Thenn continues to train and takes daily lessons from the Septa of White Harbor. Gifted several copies of great works by the visiting Prince Alexander Bracken, he now wishes to become a great southern Knight.

Parentage

Varin’s mother was a young noblewoman who belonged to house Mermann, who had long served as the stewards to the ruling family in White Harbor. Brittlefang met her several years after Fenrir’s mother, where he found himself in White Harbor smuggling goods to bring back to Hardhome. He won her over with his rugged charm, bedded her, and left her with child in the morning. The woman was disowned by her family for refusing to drink milk of the poppy, and so Varin was born deeply stigmatized. Nevertheless, his mother loved him, and cared for him. The Faith of the Seven took Varin and his mother in, and this led to Varin’s deep-rooted religiosity. Years later, when Brittlefang took control of White Harbor, Varin’s mother once again came to Brittlefang. He was acknowledged the child was his, but stated he was weak and poisoned by the culture of the south. Although Brittlefang refused to care for the child, his confidant Greta Cavebear believed Varin could show promise if given the right guidance. When the Pryor Bastard attacked White Harbor, Varin’s mother was one of the casualties, crushed by rubble when part of the city’s walls collapsed. Following this tragedy, Greta fully adopted the child, and began instructing him in both the ways of the Freefolk and in traditional Westerosi swordfighting. Varin was clever; his insatiable curiosity helped him learn quicker than most boys his age. Although dealing with great pain in his past, his faith keeps him strong, as does his found family.

Commonly Wearing

Roughspun trousers and shirt, or leather armor with a pendant symbolizing his faith to the New Gods

Naming Rights

Each member of the clan is supposed to earn their name from a great feat they accomplished. Most earn their name after performing their rite of passage, but this is not always the case. For some, it takes longer than others. Varin Thenn is too young to have earned his name.