Jaime Farring

Ser Jaime Farring is a knight and the founding lord of House Farring in the Riverlands. Originally from Andalos, he crossed the Narrow Sea during the early Andal invasions and eventually swore fealty to King Tristifer IV Mudd. He holds the keep of Milkstone by the shores of the God's Eye.

Appearance

Ser Jaime is a weathered knight with white-streaked blond curls.

Personality

Jaime is known for his deep sense of honour, piety, and disdain for cruelty. Though shaped by war, he maintains a knightly ideal of justice and mercy. He holds a strong belief in the Seven, but is critical of those who claim righteousness while acting without virtue. He values action and conviction over empty titles or reputations and is unafraid to voice his opposition to dishonour, even among supposed allies.

Though principled, he is not without wit or a sharp tongue. Jaime does not suffer hypocrites lightly and prefers direct speech over courtly pleasantries. Still, he is respected for his measured judgment and fairness.

History

Jaime and his twin brother Argos were born in Andalos. Their family fled westward to escape the Valyrian expansion, originally intending to settle in the Vale. A storm scattered their fleet, and the twins landed instead along the Blackwater, commanding one of the larger Andal hosts in the region.

Their parents perished during the voyage, and Jaime was left to lead alone when Argos drowned in the Blackwater Rush. He wandered the Blackwater and the Riverlands, earning respect as a knight and forging an alliance with House Peasbury. His travels led him to the Misty Isles, where he befriended King Thorst Fisher and married his daughter, Masha. His oldest son was named after the Fisher King.

Recognized for his martial prowess and honour, Jaime was approached by King Tristifer IV Mudd and joined his campaigns against Armistead Vance. After proving himself in the war, Jaime was granted the keep of Milkstone and lordship over the nearby Godsfort. Under his leadership, House Farring established a permanent presence in the Riverlands. A second castle is now under construction at the mouth of the Gleaming Beck, a stream that flows into the God's Eye.

Quotes by Jamie Farring

“I do not recall the scriptures saying that we be merciless and there is no honour worthy of the warrior in executing a man in chains, whose only crime was being blind to the light of the Seven. Those are the acts of dragon lords, not anointed knights.” – Jamie Farring to Elissa of the Green Order.

Quotes about Jamie Farring

“He is known as the Fish Knight. Some say he is the most honourable knight in the Riverlands” – Tales spoken in the Misty Isles.