Lord Lyonel was also known as Ser Lyonel, Lord of Storm's End, Lord Paramount of the Stormlands, Storm King, and The Laughing Storm.Ashford Tourney: Lyonel was heir to Storm's End when he participated in the tourney at Ashford Meadow in 209 AC. In the first tilt, he challenged Ser Robert Ashford. After breaking nine lances they both lost their saddles on their tenth course, only to rise together to fight on, sword against mace. Finally, a battered Robert admitted defeat, and Lyonel became a champion in his place. Lyonel fought multiple matches against lesser foes, often breaking into booming laughter the moment they touched his shield. If his challengers wore any sort of crest on their helm, Lyonel would strike it off and fling it into the crowd. He joined Ser Duncan the Tall in the trial of seven, knighting Raymun Fossoway shortly before it started.Lord of Storm's End: Lyonel was a legal supporter of King Aegon V Targaryen when he was Lord of Storm's End, so the king was pleased to arrange a betrothal of his eldest son and heir, Prince Duncan Targaryen, to Lord Lyonel's daughter.Prince Duncan later broke that betrothal when he fell in love and married the common-born Jenny of Oldstones. This enraged Lord Lyonel, who felt the honor of House Baratheon was insulted. He renounced his fealty to the Iron Throne and declared himself Storm King. A short rebellion followed, which ended when Lyonel yielded to Ser Duncan the Tall of the Kingsguard during a trial by battle. Prince Duncan renounced his claim to the throne, and King Aegon agreed to betroth his youngest daughter, Princess Rhaelle Targaryen, to Lyonel's heir, Ormund Baratheon. Aegon V sent Rhaelle to Storm's End as Lord Lyonel's cupbearer and companion to his lady wife.
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Westeros Notorious Rulers and Families
FanfictionDuring the history of Westeros many notorious rulers come into power. Maesters have compiled a the histories of all Rulers and their families. Part One
