Cedric Mallister

Cedric Mallister is Lord of House Mallister, defender of Seagard and vassal of King Tristifer IV Mudd.

Lord Cedric Mallister of Seagard

Arms of House Mallister. Words: 'Above the rest'

Appearance

Cedric has shoulder‑length brown hair and clear blue eyes, with a broad, muscular build.

Personality

Diligent and loyal, Cedric prizes honor and open combat over deceit. He scorns Andal warlords who burn weirwoods and force conversions, believing true leadership must rest on strength and justice, not terror. The actions of recent Andal warlords, and the suspicion that resulted from his fellow vassals of House Mudd - made him more impatient than ever to prove his loyalty and fidelity to the Hammer of Justice.

History

Born and raised at Seagard, Cedric inherited his father’s lordship over the Cape of Eagles under King Tristifer IV. Though he keeps the Faith of the Seven and speaks the Andalic tongue, he holds fast to his house’s reputation earned by open battle rather than betrayal .

As Andal incursions mount, Lord Cedric Mallister strives to prove that House Mallister’s loyalty and valor alone secured their lands. A seasoned warrior and steadfast bannerman, Cedric has long stood as a pillar of support to King Tristifer IV of House Mudd, with whom he shares a deep and enduring friendship. In every major conflict against Armistead Vance and his expanding Andal host, Cedric was among the first to take up arms beside his King, earning respect for both his courage and discipline in battle.

In an effort to strengthen unity among the remaining First Men kings, Cedric gave his daughter Roslin in marriage to Bastion Mooton, forging a vital alliance between the houses of Blackwood, Darklyn, Mooton, and Mudd. Cedric fought with distinction during the Clash of Six Kings, standing alongside King Tristifer IV Mudd in defense of the River and the Hills.

However, the relationship between Cedric and Tristifer later soured when Roslin fled to Armistead Vance’s court after suffering mistreatment at the hands of her husband, King Bastion Mooton. Armistead took Roslin and her children as leverage, offering Tristifer a grim choice: spare Roslin’s life and that of her children by halting any future aggression, or continue the war and see them executed. With Cedric’s reluctant consent, Tristifer chose war, but the decision strained the once-strong bond between the Mallisters and House Mudd. Though Cedric’s son and heir later married Rowena Mudd, a princess of House Mudd, the former closeness between the two houses was never fully restored.

In the final campaign to defend the last free lands of the southern Riverlands, the Mallisters answered the Mudd king’s call. Cedric personally led his banners into battle, fighting with honor and tenacity. Despite their courage, the host was defeated, and it fell once again to Cedric to negotiate with Armistead Vance. Acting as interpreter, he watched as Tristifer was forced to make painful concessions. The Blackwoods and Tullys fell under the sway of the Rivermark.

Only days after those fateful talks, Cedric died. King Tristifer was said to be inconsolable, having lost one of his oldest and dearest friends. Cedric is remembered as one of the most loyal, courageous, and principled Mallisters in living memory.

Beyond the riverlands internal strife, Cedric had proven equally formidable in defending the western shores of his domain. His vigilance and leadership in repelling the Ironborn raids had safeguarded the coast for years, earning him a reputation as a tireless guardian of Seagard and its people.

Quotes by Cedric

“Those idiots think that if they torch every weirwood, carve that seven‑pointed star into their foreheads, and scream orders, they’ll be lords. There are better ways—if they’ve got the fucking brains to try.” ― Cedric Mallister to a knight about his opinion to the new Andal warbands.

Quotes about Cedric

“Lord Cedric’s one of us now. He knows what the Riverlands are about and why it’s worth bleeding for every damn inch.” ― thoughts of King Tristifer IV Mudd.

“That fool must’ve lost his head while killing Ironborn. No worries—we’ll knock some sense into him soon.” ― thoughts of Lord Armistead Vance.