Ser Franklyn Ward of House Ward, a venerable knight from the Riverlands, has served the realm for over five decades. Known as The Iron for his unyielding spirit and formidable prowess, he first distinguished himself as a captain during border skirmishes along the Riverlands' marshes and strongholds. In those early campaigns, he led his men with ruthless efficiency, crushing raiders and commanding respect from both his soldiers and opponents.
Throughout his career, Franklyn fought in over thirty documented battles and duels, his sword arm and strategic mind proving just as lethal as his courage. At the Battle of Redwater Pass, he personally dueled the commander of a marauding host and struck him down, securing victory for his forces despite being outnumbered three to one. In the Siege of Stonebridge Keep, he led a daring assault against fortified walls, taking the fortress with minimal losses through a combination of direct aggression and careful tactical planning.
Now, at sixty-seven, he serves as a senior member of King Aegon VI Blackfyre's Kingsguard, bringing decades of battlefield experience and disciplined leadership. His aggressive fighting style, combined with his years of duty, makes him both a shield to the Crown and a fearsome attacker against its enemies.
The Iron is remembered as a knight whose sword strikes with the certainty of forged steel, whose decisions on the field have shaped campaigns, and whose loyalty to House Ward and the Blackfyre king has never wavered. Even in his later years, his presence commands both fear and admiration — a living testament to decades of unwavering service.
Deceased 349 A.C