It's going to be massive. And a steaming pile of WIP, as it's been adapted from another RP. I want to carry it forward, and I'm going to change huge details, such as linage, the fact that this isn't set during the Dance of Dragons, as well as adding other traits. This is quite literally scaffolding- everything you see below is to be treated as completely changeable, and not a live CS. Garland is a character who will be Lord Tyrell, however. 

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Recent History:

House Tyrell is a house of upstart stewards, to some of those you might ask in The Reach. Some say the Gardeners should be brought back, even if they would refuse to bend the knee to the Targaryens. Others would simply disagree- they would argue that this is a Great House founded on chivalry and honor, a House that serves as the breadbasket to the Iron Throne and it's primary military strength in times of war. The Tyrells are the House that have maintained peace and the beautiful landscape of The Reach, from it's rivers and bountiful fields, from being ravaged by the processes of war. Either interpretation leaves the conclusion simple- they are exceptionally lucky, compared to the rest of Westeros. The lands of The Reach have always remained beautiful, from any observer's eyes. From the coast to the Dornish Marches and the greenery between, it is easy to understand why this region is blessed, both with more than ample food security and a chivalric background. Where the days go by, and the flowered and wheat filled fields, with the gently meandering rivers and white castles that remind the people of The Reach that it is good to have the Tyrells in power. On the surface, of course.

The Tyrells are the Wardens of the South, defending the southern frontier of the Seven Kingdoms against occasional Dornish squabbles, though their impressive military might is not often used. The sheer size of The Reach, as the second largest kingdom of the Seven, second to only The North, means that whilst it can be difficult to muster troops to rally in any given direction, the possibility of being able to call 80,000 bannermen is not one that is underestimated by any of the family. Garland and Alerie remain both unmarried, and this is a huge threat- though the sprawling nature of the Tyrell family means that even if it were to pass to Rickard, there would still be a number of heirs, albeit far more along the cadet branches of House Tyrell. The dyansty is particularly strong, with the cadet branch of Tyrell-Hightower and Brightwaters are two that come to mind when looking at great lords within the Reach that are indirectly ruled by a different line of the golden rose.

The death of the infant Lord Alestair Tyrell due to disease left the responsibility of running The Reach to Garland Tyrell, his cousin- and who most would agree was far more capable of rule than a mere child. The lack of siblings that Alestair had meant that the line passed over to Garland; and meant that Garland was the new Lord Paramount of The Reach, with the chance to bring about a new order of things. Whilst Garland was perhaps not the most experienced or wisest of all rulers now in the Seven Kingdoms, he was able to find legitimacy in his own people at his young age, and able to get to work on making sure his vassals did not get any ideas of their own expansion. Inexperienced, yes, talented, indeed.

Quickly asserting his rule, the unmarried Garland was able to muster up against any squabbles over succession, and eventually, put himself back into the position that his uncle had been in, that of a Council role for the Targaryen Dynasty. Ever since the bending of the knee by Willas Tyrell, the "Lame Lord" to Daenerys Targeryen and her triumphant arrival back in Westeros, the Tyrells have been the second most powerful House in the whole of the Seven, being able to almost vanquish the political and economic power of the Lannisters following the antics of the War of the Five Kings, and accumulate huge sums of money from it's wide agricultural base as well as it's influence on the coffers of the Realm, creating a southern powerhouse that is driving huge sums of trade and culture. Highgarden, Hightower and The Arbor are thriving in trade, and even attract shipping from as far afield as Astapor and Qarth, such is the demand for the wine and products produced by the relatively peaceful Reach. From the last hundred years, the Tyrells have had a huge impetus in shaping the politics of The Iron Throne, and Garland found himself no less, in that position too. He served as Hand of the King for the last two years of his rule, and whilst many questioned why such a young man could do such a job, Aegon X clearly saw political merit to bestow this upon him, it seemed. Making him Hand meant he effectively administered the Kingdoms that Aegon ruled, and this was something that he did well, though he was forced to leave more sensitive matters to Alerie, knowing she was a far greater Spider than he would ever be.

So in short, the Tyrells are now left with many options on the table- be it outright claimership of the Throne, deposing the Targaryen figment of power, or continuing to serve whatever King is on the throne, as they have done for centuries. It will be difficult to determine, but Garland, an upstart Lord Paramount, has been thrown into a situation that will push his abilities to rule not just his own Kingdom, but perhaps take seat on the Iron Throne itself. Such an action could be difficult- Garland is only just respected in the Reach, so what a conquest and claim to the throne could present could be difficult to determine. 

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Heir: Rickard Tyrell (15) (Will Require Regency from Willas or Lyanna)
Seat: Highgarden, The Reach
Claim to Power: 

Garland is still undecided on his course of action, though whatever it may be, will be a significant one. Garland has no claim to power- he has only a claim by conquest, and previously serving Aegon X as his Hand, which would perhaps put him in a good light to succeed the deceased King as the next natural ruler of the Seven Kingdoms, or at least instating another member of his family to rule as the King, someone such as Willas even being a good candidate for this. However, if he does go for this route, he has 80,000 men, perhaps almost 100,000 with mercenaries paid for by the Tyrells' vast coffers, and it would require a coalition of houses to stop such a force like that. The commanders of the Reach are a mixed bag- some are seasoned veterans, such as the lords of House Peake and House Tarly, who provide some of the Reach's greatest generals, whilst others are barely even aware of what bloodshed looks like, so much so has the Reach been in peace. Prior to Aegon's death, the Tyrells have usually been in coalition with other families, be it Targaryen or Lannister when it comes to fighting wars, yet now an opportunity arises for the Tyrells to break free and forge their own path, a bloody one, but one that could place a Rose on the Iron Throne. 

Family Members:

Gregor Tyrell, Former Lord Paramount of The Reach, deceased (55)
Lyanna Tyrell, Former Lady Regent of The Reach, 44
-Alestair Tyrell, Former Lord Paramount of The Reach, deceased (4)

Moryn Tyrell, Gregor's second youngest brother, deceased (50)
--[b]Garland Tyrell, Lord Paramount of The Reach (21)[/b]
-[b]Alerie Tyrell (17)[/b]
-[b]Rickard Tyrell (15)[/b]

Willas Tyrell, Gregor's youngest brother, Currently Serving in the Kingsguard (45)

[hider=Lord Garland Tyrell]Name: Lord Garland "The Young Rose" Tyrell
Age: 21
Appearance and Personality: 

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Garland appears to have the traits of most Tyrells, very well kept long brown hair, and a swordsman's physique, being perhaps as strong as a Lord ought to be when it comes to wielding a weapon- a foe to fear, with tourneys and his prior experience giving him plenty of experience for his young age, and the appropriate strength that comes with it. A couple of scars from conflicts past still lie on his left shoulder, though it is difficult to immediately spot. Garland stands at 6"3, with hazel colored eyes, a short and striking beard that wraps around his chin, and a healthy complexion, his face neither too lean nor fat. By most standards, he is regarded as amongst the most beautiful men in The Reach, and he has found that it has been more than enough to attract women across the court, with fairly expected effects. At 21, he's had several bastards, the mothers of whom haven't even returned to Garland regarding it, which speaks volumes about Garland's charming nature- they seem humbled to have had a tumble with the Lord. His good looks are striking, and it doesn't seem to be just due to his young age, rather a permanent trait- he seems elegant, charming, a man who looks perfect to represent the Reach's chivalric heart, the Young Rose having a silhouette of a man, at least in The Reach, of something the Seven would want to create.

Beyond his looks, Garland is a quick figure, perhaps the luck of the draw giving him the ability to do well at getting down to the business of being Lord Paramount. This quickness perhaps allows him to continue the typical Tyrell traits that can be observed in many members of the family, particularly on the male side- being astute, gregarious and chivalrous, having a high sense of honor and a high regard to family. He has courage and while not addicted to violence, is happy to get stuck into a fight. As a commander, he serves well, being able to make reasonable tactical decisions on both his theoretical knowledge and his previous experiences, though he is no legendary figure on the battlefield, not yet at least. On the surface, appears to be kind and charitable, a good hearted fellow- though it seems that the last two years have hardened his resolve and made him a little cynical towards some topics. While he is impaired by being still a recent ruler in The Reach, and significantly younger than most of his fellow Lords Paramount, he does not overestimate or underestimate his position. He still has much to learn about the true horrors of politics in King's Landing, yet seems able to comprehend how to present his image, being smart enough to know when to lie and when to be honest, and as an administrator, he is well suited to be Hand- he knows how to handle money, people, dissidents, as well as project his own ambitions into the job. He still does need to improve his skills in general rulership, however, and to drop his parts of his provincial nature, that of a lower character than a Lord. Whilst he is no Spider when it comes to plotting, if it allows himself and everyone in his family to benefit, he will plot against those external threats that seek to damage the The Reach, leaving this business often to his sister, Alerie, in order to protect his own reputation. Ultimately, it is the only chink in his otherwise Knightly-approach to the world.

On the field of combat, Garland can be seen wearing a Reach-produced suit of plate armor- the designs from this part of the world always raising eyebrows in other parts of the Kingdom, as a result of the many curves and details that they entail, clearly being a highly-strewn piece of work- roses and flowers intricately scratched into the armor, making distinct ridges that seem to fully validate Garland as a Lord Paramount of The Reach. While the metalworkers of the Reach are not renowned in the Kingdoms, the artistic flair and beauty of such armor is distinctly eyecatching for members of the Tyrell family, being exceptionally expensive, with the silver and gold used in it's construction truly fitting the "Young Rose". He usually wields a longsword, paired with a wooden shield, fighting in the traditional Westerosi fashion. Training puts him a league above most Hedge Knights- though being the head of the House means he has little time to rehearse as he once could. Off the tourney field or battlefield, he can be seen wearing a expensive white and green tunic, suitable for the fairly temperate to semi-arid climate of the Reach, being usually more than enough, if not a more suitable garb for colder climes.

Biography:

An unlikely Lord Paramount, but one that seemingly got lucky. The Reach find Garland a man of chivalry and binding servitude to his family, being generally lusted for by Reachwomen of all types, though without the benefit of a long serving ruler's wisdom.

Garland was born in Highgarden to Moryn Tyrell, the brother to the then Lord Paramount of The Reach, Gregor Tyrell, and received an education that would only befit a child in a position such as himself. Whilst he was only a mere Nephew of the current Lord, he was taught by both maesters and a tutor, in methods of swordsmanship and learning. It was a typical education for Tyrell, it seemed- and Garland was acknowledged as being a quick lad, definitely of use to the family in one way or another. He had no idea of what his future held- he had considered becoming a man of the Kingsguard, but swiftly rejected this after he found himself perhaps too attached to female admirers, leaving a small trail of bastards in his wake at festivities held in Highgarden. Instead, he was offered the chance to work within the Court in Highgarden, assisting with the administration of the Reach, and from the age of 16 onwards, was actively involved in the inner workings of running a Lordship. Fighting was still his talent, but he found it was not something he could do as often, already becoming involved in helping to run the Reach. He was concerned with numbers, and making sure that the Kingdom's men and vassal houses kept the knee bent towards the family of the gold rose, almost acting in a diplomatic sense to maintain The Reach's power internally.

Garland ran the Lordship where the Lady Regent could not- most prominently, and on more than one occasion, defending against incursions from the Iron Islander raids, whenever they dared head further south than the rich ports of Lannisport and the other towns of the Westerlands. It was a well balanced approach, and whilst there was no promise of land at the end of it all, he served the infant Alestair Tyrell without question, both acting as a Commander and Chancellor throughout this period. Things did however, begin to change- both negatively and positively for Garland.

Death struck quickly within the Tyrells as the war began to approach it's apex, and Moryn, his father died when Garland was only 18, killed by infection following maiming from a Dornish spear. He felt terrified, yet this event itself was not the worst event that could occur in the family, with only a few months later the infant Lord Paramount of the Reach passing away from illness. It was that terror and anxiety that had to be cleared almost immediately if Garland was to take on his new responsibility.

The death of Alestair meant that succession in the Tyrell branch had to continue one way or another, and what seemed like an imminent power struggle between himself and the Lady Regent, Lyanna Tyrell, never occurred, as Garland immediately returned to Highgarden with a contingent of Hightower men to keep the peace for his Lordship. This meant that the 19-year old was now the new Lord Paramount, placed into a position of power of the expanse of The Reach. It felt strange, and whilst many thought that he would crack under the pressure, Garland adopted well to being the Warden of the South. Garland was not taught that he would become the Lord Paramount, rather he would be merely some lower-down Commander and perhaps at best, a representative for the family in King's Landing. Yet his practical experiences sent a clear message, that he could maintain the status quo of The Reach, run it as his predecessors had. He was named "The Young Rose" for his increasing determination to keep The Reach together in the face of these minor squabbles and issues, and was adept at holding together the fabric of the agricultural lands of The Reach. That, and his good looks on and off the battlefield let to this nickname to arise.

Within the scope of the Kingdom, Garland now rules from Highgarden, with his list of enemies and dissidents decreasing by the day. Most do not even need to be put to the sword, as they merely bend the knee once more, as soon as they understand what this world now entails. War does not fill the Seven Kingdoms just yet, and whilst Garland understands that the grain shall be great, it is what next that shall cement the Tyrells in a position of true power over the continent, rather than just The Reach. After all, Garland was taught that the Seven Kingdoms call on the Tyrells when they go to war, and call on them for food. It is a position to obtain great levels of power, and whilst Garland understands he is loyal to the Targaryen King, now he is gone there is a position for change. He is not cunning enough to have driven this thought himself- this has emerged moreover from Alerie, who has given him the idea and impetus perhaps, to do so. Being Hand of the King before Aegon's death also had an enormous impact on his role as a forger of the politics of the Seven Kingdoms, 

Apart from rulership, of which Garland has been forced to employ several advisers from vassal houses to assist in dealing with wider-spread law making and justice, Garland concerns himself with the business of diplomacy and Chancellory, leaving the number crunching to Maesters, but being able to manage the day-to-day diplomatic running of the kingdom with his vassals that serve under his name more personally than most Lords- envisioning himself as a Lord who rules as a natural right in The Reach, yet providing a stake to those who serve well. His gregarious nature means that he enjoys throwing lavish Fairs, with the Harvest seeing one in the planning stages already, for another good yield- and at these fairs, all manner of debauchery and actions can occur. Garland is also interested by Falconry, being another hobby that he enjoys partaking in.
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[hider=Alerie Tyrell]Name: Alerie Tyrell
Age: 17
Appearance: 
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Standing at 5"6, with a thin and short, yet well developed frame, Alerie is visibly beautiful, her youth still running strong and making this occur. With a moderate bust, and hazel eyes, she clearly has caught the attention of more than just one Reach Knight, though she has not yet found a suitable man to wed, one that would increase the family's already formidable connections. Alerie happens to have a burgundy-red hair, something that seems a little unexplained- given the family's strong trend towards passing down the dark brown hair throughout the family's offspring. None the less, Alerie still holds a wonderful physique, and makes no mistake in showing it off.

Alerie's personality is sharp, thorny and most definitely a darker side to the chivalric touches that House Tyrell has- though you won't see it immediately, because her appearance and outlook towards others in public is highly controlled. She is as quick as her brother, if not more intelligent, and she can often subtly watch others' deceptions, wittingly putting up her own where she pleases without barely even blinking. Her knowledge of what assets she has, both in her beauty and of scheming compensate for her lack of wisdom and life experiences; she has already learned through her young years that men will do anything for a woman like her, and as such, beyond this far more can be done. She has the utmost respect for Garland, but understands that sometimes more dastardly approaches must be taken to make the family's power echo- being tutored by the Lady Regent making this idea stick in her mind. She still has a lot to learn, however- and understands that she must prepare to scale up her already existing thorns in her personality, in preparation for the political pressures to come in King's Landing. She seems openly charitable, being very careful regarding her image towards her peers, almost being a master of presenting herself correctly. Whilst her gregarious and otherwise positive and glowing demeanor can make but the coldest of hearts feel at home, being famed for her warm and good nature, below this facade a calculating and sophisticated mind is at work, for her young age proving clearly her ambitions. 

She can often be seen wearing a dark green and gold dress, embroidered with golden roses across it's surface- a fortune to pay for, as a result of it's intricate dressmaking and the expensive dyes used, being suitably revealing at the bust but not uncomfortable- giving her a charming image when at court. The ante is increased, as at a fair, she may wear an even more expensive garb, with corsets and eloquent golden and green dresses coming out for the show; a reminder that even at 17, she has an aware knowledge of her need to impress, acting as the Vanguard of the most exuberantly dressed women in The Reach. Her aurora seems to be well projected when she is in a room, because no matter how silly some Northmen or Ironborn may consider it, it turns heads.

Biography and Personality:

There's always something about the women in the Tyrell family. A sharp wit, and an even sharper appearance, little can be denied about the fact that the Seven look kindly upon them in this family.

Born in Highgarden, Alerie is the second oldest sibling currently in the family, born to Moryn and Elinor Tyrell. She was the second of the second, so to speak, but as her brother was educated, so she was too. She was taught how to be a lady in the court, and was given tutors and also teaching from the then Lady Lyanna Tyrell, learning the way of the world. She was taught particularly well by Lyanna how to lie and how to present herself, being a beautiful girl and uncannily good at concealing the truth, something that Lyanna was indeed very impressed by. The years rolled by, and the death of Gregor Tyrell meant that Alerie was suddenly faced with a new reality- that of her grandmother being around less in order to act as Lady Regent to Lyonel Tyrell, leaving Alerie more to her own devices. This she did, and outside of playing the harp and horse riding around the wooded estates surrounding the banks of the Mander, she embarked on learning the ins and outs of the local politics, often spying on the other ladies of the court and the debauchery they got up to.

The ascent of Garland Tyrell meant she followed him in power, now as the Lord Paramount's sister which has resulted in the last couple of years of her tutorship being created a little different to what she had before. She has been tutored in ways that perhaps indicate a higher calling, one that in the coming months, may lead to Alerie helping the family climb the slipper ladder in the Seven Kingdoms by a different mean than just a mere council position. She has been taught far more on how to be the woman of the House, and to act as the thornier Rose in comparison to Garland, to continue to impress at fairs and banquets, and play the part in making sure the family stays in power.

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Name: Rickard Tyrell
Age: 14
Appearance:

Rickard stands at about 5"0, a short lad, not expected to grow significantly more than this, with his weak disposition resulting in this trait. He has the brown hair of the family, having it kept far shorter than Garland- his brown eyes and well placed facial features suggesting that this is a lad that is definitely a Tyrell. That said, as a result of his weak nature, he is unable to walk for prolonged periods of time, using a cane to move around, and cannot do any menial physical task of any kind.

Rickard is quite shy, quiet to say the least, compared to his very gregarious and courageous brethren. He seems to have a clear indication of what he wants to say, being very mature and knowledgeable for his age- he has almost a cynical trait, always finding out things, always seeming to apply his knowledge. He seems bright, but not in a way that would perhaps apply a more practical edge to things, such as Garland or Alerie's more practical or charming natures.
 
Biography:

Rickard is Moryn and Elinor Tyrell's third and youngest son, a son that proved to break the charm of good luck that had been seen in Garland and Alerie, as a crippled boy. He was expected to die following his birth, but survived, due to some sort of miracle from the Seven, perhaps something else that kept him alive in his frail state. Whatever reason, he was weak in disposition, and has to use a cane to walk, his spine and general body being significantly weaker than most. Whilst able to move, he seems to lack an energy of boys of his type, being just unable to do much good. This left him in a strange position- the third born was never a son of any high relevance, not him. He was never brought up as lavishly as Garland and Alerie, though he was provided with a tutor and books, to educate himself on the world. This was something that Rickard took to strongly, and seemed to be the best solution for his predicament.

Learning and book reading was Rickard's passion, from epic poems of previous Targaryen conquests to those dating back beyond into the rule of the Gardeners, on the life and times of the peoples of The Reach. History, classic literature, whatever Rickard could get his hands on, he read. Rather than a formidable set of swordsmanship skills or political shrewdness, Rickard appears to be more of a scholar. He seems to have a similar quickness to his brother and sister, albeit not in the same way.

Rickard is still a young lad, and is expected to become a Maester, though Garland and Alerie, his older guardians, still have doubts about his physical capabilities to fulfill this end. In this regard, he is the Tyrell that some of the family would not mention, though Garland loves him as his only brother, and only wants the best for him- knowing that he would serve the family best in Oldtown, safe and away from the problems to come.
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