David Jareth

Archduke David Jareth (a.k.a. The Thin White Duke, Ziggy)

Bio

Archduke David Jareth of House Jareth is a figure of both mystery and charisma, his reputation stretching from the shadowed halls of his ancestral seat, Humewood Castle, to the farthest reaches of the North. Known as "the Thin White Duke," he is as much a diplomat as he is a warrior, a man who moves with a grace and confidence that belies the hard, unforgiving lands he rules. His age is a topic of quiet speculation, with some believing him to be around forty, though his ageless demeanor suggests a man who has seen more than his years should allow. Such as Maester Gormon of House Tallhart, who remembers meeting David Jareth when he was a man of 20 years of age... Maester Gormon is 65 years old now. His piercing blue eyes, sharp as the winter winds that sweep across the Stoney Shore, seem to hold secrets known only to him—a reflection of the ancient Andal blood that courses through his veins. House Jareth, though small in domain, commands a unique respect in the North. Over a thousand years ago, this Andal family bent the knee to the Starks, securing their place in the cold northern lands. Their seat, Humewood Castle—affectionately called "the Underground"—is a fortress carved into the cliffs of the Stoney Shore, its labyrinthine tunnels and hidden chambers offering both protection and seclusion. Unlike most Northern houses, the Jareths practice the faith of R'hllor, a rarity in these lands of old gods and weirwoods. This divergence only adds to the enigmatic aura surrounding David Jareth, who is known to keep his own counsel and has few close allies. Yet, those who know him understand his unwavering loyalty to those he calls friend, and his sharp mind in matters of both war and peace. His son, Ser Robert Jareth, known as "Ziggy," is a rising star in the North, but the Thin White Duke’s shadow is long, and many wonder what legacy this unusual lord will leave behind when the torch is finally passed. For now, Archduke David Jareth remains a figure of fascination and power, a man who navigates the treacherous political landscape of Westeros with the ease of one who knows that in the game of thrones, survival is often a matter of keeping your true face hidden.