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Lady Josera Crane | Lady Josera [[House_Crane|Crane]] was known as the Maiden of Cranes during the rule of [[Gwayne_IV_Gardener|King Gwayne IV 'the Gods Fearing' Gardener]] during the [[Coming_of_the_Andals|Andal Invasions]]. She was reputed to be a skinchanger and acted as a spiritual guide to her folk. | ||
[[File:Josera Crane.png|thumb|Lady Josera Crane of Red Lake.]] | [[File:Josera Crane.png|thumb|Lady Josera Crane of Red Lake.]] | ||
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== Appearance == | == Appearance == | ||
Josera | Josera was a tall woman with pale flax-blond hair that fell loosely to her shoulders. It was said that she was more than beautiful, and her calm green eyes gave little away. | ||
== Personality == | == Personality == | ||
Soft-spoken and self-possessed, Josera | Soft-spoken and self-possessed, Josera projected the quiet certainty of a seer. Followers of the Cult of the [[Garth_Greenhand|Greenhand]] looked to her as a spiritual guide; neighbouring lords described her courtesy as disarming. Rumours credited her with the same skin-changing gift once attributed to her ancestress Rose of Red Lake, but Josera neither boasted of the power nor denied it. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
When the lords of Red Lake sought a new leader, they bypassed male claimants in favour of Josera, a woman of a great many talents, powerful | When the lords of Red Lake sought a new leader, they bypassed male claimants in favour of Josera, a woman of a great many talents, powerful and connected with the very nature that surrounded them. She was idealised and looked to as a spiritual leader of her people. | ||
Josera Crane | Josera Crane was said to have control over flocks of cranes, that she herself took flight with them and toured [[the Reach]], and her beauty was said to be immense, even shocking. | ||
She became a trusted confidante of [[Gwayne_IV_Gardener|King Gwayne IV 'the Gods Fearing' Gardener]] after he entrusted her with the mission to find the [[Green Queen]] in [[The Stormlands|the Stormlands]]—a task she gladly accepted, making use of her abilities as a skinchanger. The [[House Gardener|Gardener]] king placed such great trust in her that he even sent his firstborn son to Red Lake. | |||
While Josera and Gwayne wandered in search of ancient knowledge and the Children of the Forest, her husband, Tanton Manderly, died during the [[Seven Years' War]]. Despite the personal loss, Josera returned from the Rainwood many years later, changed by what she had witnessed. With her came the first Children of the Forest seen in centuries, who were granted sanctuary at Red Lake. The return of old magics marked a turning point for House Crane, and Josera herself became a figure of reverence and mystery within the Reach. | |||
Even after King Gwayne’s death, Josera remained a close ally of House Gardener. Her wisdom and power were respected at Highgarden, and her legacy continued through her grandson Joseth Crane, who went on to wed a Gardener princess, strengthening the bond between their houses further. | |||
She lived for many long years, serving as a spiritual guide to the people of the Reach. When she passed peacefully, her funeral drew many magnars, King Galayn Gardener himself, and even Children of the Forest, all gathered to pay her final honors. | |||
== Quotes by Josera Crane == | == Quotes by Josera Crane == | ||
''“Real strength lies in wisdom. Foresight and knowledge are my sword and shield.”'' – Lady | ''“Real strength lies in wisdom. Foresight and knowledge are my sword and shield.”'' – Lady Josera’s way of rule. | ||
== Quotes about Josera Crane == | == Quotes about Josera Crane == | ||
''“The most beautiful maid in the Reach? No doubt, it was the Lady of the Red Lake. Nobody could hope to match her.”'' – [[Marlon_Manderly|Lord Marlon Manderly]] about the woman in the Reach. | |||
'' | ''“I could understand why so many compared her to Rose of Red Lake.”'' – Thoughts of [[Gwayne_IV_Gardener|King Gwayne IV 'the Gods Fearing' Gardener]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:56, 1 August 2025
Lady Josera Crane was known as the Maiden of Cranes during the rule of King Gwayne IV 'the Gods Fearing' Gardener during the Andal Invasions. She was reputed to be a skinchanger and acted as a spiritual guide to her folk.
Appearance[edit]
Josera was a tall woman with pale flax-blond hair that fell loosely to her shoulders. It was said that she was more than beautiful, and her calm green eyes gave little away.
Personality[edit]
Soft-spoken and self-possessed, Josera projected the quiet certainty of a seer. Followers of the Cult of the Greenhand looked to her as a spiritual guide; neighbouring lords described her courtesy as disarming. Rumours credited her with the same skin-changing gift once attributed to her ancestress Rose of Red Lake, but Josera neither boasted of the power nor denied it.
History[edit]
When the lords of Red Lake sought a new leader, they bypassed male claimants in favour of Josera, a woman of a great many talents, powerful and connected with the very nature that surrounded them. She was idealised and looked to as a spiritual leader of her people.
Josera Crane was said to have control over flocks of cranes, that she herself took flight with them and toured the Reach, and her beauty was said to be immense, even shocking.
She became a trusted confidante of King Gwayne IV 'the Gods Fearing' Gardener after he entrusted her with the mission to find the Green Queen in the Stormlands—a task she gladly accepted, making use of her abilities as a skinchanger. The Gardener king placed such great trust in her that he even sent his firstborn son to Red Lake.
While Josera and Gwayne wandered in search of ancient knowledge and the Children of the Forest, her husband, Tanton Manderly, died during the Seven Years' War. Despite the personal loss, Josera returned from the Rainwood many years later, changed by what she had witnessed. With her came the first Children of the Forest seen in centuries, who were granted sanctuary at Red Lake. The return of old magics marked a turning point for House Crane, and Josera herself became a figure of reverence and mystery within the Reach.
Even after King Gwayne’s death, Josera remained a close ally of House Gardener. Her wisdom and power were respected at Highgarden, and her legacy continued through her grandson Joseth Crane, who went on to wed a Gardener princess, strengthening the bond between their houses further.
She lived for many long years, serving as a spiritual guide to the people of the Reach. When she passed peacefully, her funeral drew many magnars, King Galayn Gardener himself, and even Children of the Forest, all gathered to pay her final honors.
Quotes by Josera Crane[edit]
“Real strength lies in wisdom. Foresight and knowledge are my sword and shield.” – Lady Josera’s way of rule.
Quotes about Josera Crane[edit]
“The most beautiful maid in the Reach? No doubt, it was the Lady of the Red Lake. Nobody could hope to match her.” – Lord Marlon Manderly about the woman in the Reach.
“I could understand why so many compared her to Rose of Red Lake.” – Thoughts of King Gwayne IV 'the Gods Fearing' Gardener