Rebeka Tessa Kovar

"Trouble's what she does. Trouble what she is"

Rebeka Tessa Kovar was born in Westeros, in a small place called Hunter's Ridge (near Storm's End). Her father Godric Kovar and her mother Leia Kovar were really happy at the small baby girl's arrival on a cold day, during the long winter. She has a brother who is two years younger than her, and who she doesn't remember. At a young age he was sent to Bravos to train to become a builder or a knight and since then she only hears about him trough letters. Not even knowing his name, she still misses this boy.

People and fighting:
Her childhood was pretty avarage, like every other child she learnt to write and read, and she was gardening and helping her aunt, Amelia Kovar, do the cooking. But she never was too satisfied with these kind of jobs. She wasn't bad at it, and didn't want to disobey her parents, but she also wanted something more interesting.

When she was 8 years old she was taken to King's Landing, where she saw a tournament. Shiny armors, shields and swords, and huge men and women fighting each other. She got excited and kept nagging her parents to let her train as a knight. But they found her too young, and the training too dangerous, so they didn't allow her to start using a sword and shield.

In her early teen age she started learning tailoring, to repair her father's clothes (which he always destroyed and ripped apart while fighting animals). Doing this she kept drawing maps, and reading about adventures of great fighters in the books. But never actually being able to go out, she barely met any of these people. During all her childhood, she never had friends at her own age. That caused her to have social anxiety, hiding behind her father, even trembling when facing huge crowds or talking to people she doesn't know. Trying to help this, her family kept taking her to places, visiting her aunt Claire and their friends from House Mourning, or public tournaments in King's Landing. But these kind of huge happenings scared her, and she always made an excuse to leave early.

The sellsword and the birthday:
At the age of 16, she met a man, who caught her attention. She usually liked fighters, but this time the man wasn't a knight, but a sellsword. The black armor was weird enough, as she thought all armors are colored in Family Colors or House Colors, and the guy seemed grumpy for her. Obviously, she didn't talk to him, as that would have been too scary, but made sure to write down his name in case they meet again. So for her 17th Birthday, she asked her parents to let her go and find this man, and duel him, and beat him. Godric and Leia didn't like the idea, and by that time, she was part of a noble bloodline, so she had to take care of herself better. But as she read in books, magical things can happen if you wish for it, and on her birthday Lady Mormont and Reyes Mormont showed up on her birthday by accident. The Lady got curious about the Kovar family standing on the roof and shooting arrows, so they came in. For Rebeka this was a dream coming true, but also, she still couldn't really say anything to any of them. Either way, that day she decided to become a fighter, even if her parents are worried.

Becoming a noble:
Not long before her 17th Birthday, House Kovar was bought from the Iron Bank and Rebeka became a noble. She didn't really care about it, as it didn't mean much to her. Her parents rebuilt Hunter's Ridge and she started her hunter training, giving up becoming a knight, as that included too much talking to people. But she realised, she has to be more cautious, as she got threatening letters, that were supposed to scare her. It worked on her mother, and she was told she can not go out alone. All this just made her even more separated from everyone else, as she still just was hoping for a friend.

Right after becoming nobles, the Kovar family suffered a mysterious death threat, the same ununderstandable letter arrived as to all the great kingdoms and houses. It seemed the faceless men are behind it, and they got attacked a few days after. Luckily no one got injured, but that, for the first time, made Rebeka rather scared. She didn't understand why would anyone attack them, as they never hurt anyone. Soon politics flooded in her life and she realised there is no way out of that mess.

Turning 18:
After turning 18 years old, she started her hunter training. The archery part went great for her, as she was good at aiming and holding a crossbow, but using the longbow seemed difficult at the beginning, mostly because she isn't too tall. Spending time together with her honorary aunt's son, Alastair Mourning, she tried to be a bad influence on him, but it didn't work. As Lord Mourning feared tho, they did spend much time together, and Rebeka never missed a chance to invite her friend on trouble. Starting to become more and more outgoing, and getting used to living in a keep, the long winter was pretty enjoyable for her. Playing in the snow, finding something fun, something that ends up causing problems, she never really grew out that side of her. However she started getting more serious about her own education, reading other kind of books than romantic and adventure stuff, and learning more about politics.

During the long winter not only she got more mature and outgoing, but a new family member joined them. Elden Smithe.The boy wasn't actual family, as he was adopted by her uncle, Blackpaw, but she counted him as a friend aswell. Giving a hard time for her father, Lord Kovar, she spent most of her times with boys, even playing with them in her own room. She was too innocent to understand that's not something you do, and her father tried to be understanding in that matter.

Alastair Mourning:
The boy was her childhood friend. He spent time in Essos, but they knew each other since they were both little. The boy was always a good friend to Rebeka, and they liked to play and get in trouble together. As it is usual, she started to like him and he started to like her when they became teenagers, however both of them were too shy to do anything about it. Until he left to Essos again, and only came back when he was 18 years old. Rebeka spent a whole day with him, getting in trouble, obviously and as timee went on, things got serious between them. Starting her first relationship.

Love caught her by surprise. She never was in love with anyone, yet alone dating, and things like her first kiss and date changed her life. She became extremly positive about things and learnt to be more mature next to Alastair. Calling him Ally all the time, pinching his cheek, she actually felt pretty good about dating him. Until one night, when he slept over at her place. Her way too protective father ended up moving Alastair from Rebeka's room, and the boy broke up with Rebeka the next day. Heartbroken and depressed, she closed the door of her room, and slowly, sank back to the antisocial girl she used to be. Not even eating or visiting her family members in the keep, she spent her time in her room, alone.

Training trough the Winter:
Rebeka spent four years - the entire Long Winter - practicing and training under Ser Robin Girwood from Cliffside Village. The fifth year was during Summer, and she was already annoyed by the fact he doesn't knight her. She didn't know what she could have done wrong. During this period she changed a lot, got a lot more mature and dedicated, and all she wanted was to finally become a knight, save the weak and protect the ones that need it. Obviously, her slight feeling towards her trainer didn't help the situation, and she hated how he never noticed her. One day she found out he is in love with her aunt, Amelia Kovar, and out of anger she closely stopped training. But then her dream - to become a true knight - won over her stubborness and she kept training.

The very first wildling attack:
She was 23 years old when on a chilly, but way too calm night, she was in Cliffside Village. Talking with the cook, when her trainer told her to stay inside and close all the doors. She did as she was told, in the beginning. But then she grew impatient as she always does and she went outside, to patrol on the walls with Ser Girwood. Suddenly, six wildlings climbed up the walls and before she knew it, she was separated from her trainer. She knew she can't attack them, or the animals in Cliffside tear her apart aswell, but she saw that her trainer didn't surrender. A wildling stepped to her and told her to lay down and put her weapons down. She did as told, but kept one sword hidden. They found out. Once her trainer passed out from his injuries, they knocked her out and took all her clothes, weapons. When she woke up, she was forced to eat human flesh, flesh of the Night's Watch members. And to deliver a message to her uncle, Dalen Mourning. She acted like she doesn't know him, even said a false name so they don't find out she is noble, and kidnap her.

Thanks to her head, she got away with it. Running for help, she was fast enough that they could save her trainer. But she never forgot the memory of being undressed, having to surrender when her trainer was fighting, the taste of human flesh, and the cuts the wildlings left on her inner thights. It took her more than a week to talk about these happenings to her father, Godric. She felt weak, and felt like she betrayed Ser Robin. Finally understood, why is she still a squire and not a knight; because she was unable to fight.

Lars Mormont and the bear:
But nothing bad lasts forever. Soon Rebeka became a tad more mature, and way more responsible, and she started spending more time with Lars Mormont from Storm's End. Then came the usual things; her father not wanting the whole thing. So he decided Lars only can have his blessings if he fights one of the trained bears of House Kovar. He accepted the challenge and even beated the bear, and soon after that, the two started going out. Rebeka was surprised how well Godric takes all this, and started to be way more positive than before. Working twice as hard to be knighted, reading way more and spending more time meeting people.

Thanks to this newly found confidence, she even apologised from people she was mean to in the past, such as Killian Rogare. She made new friends everywhere, including the Iron Islands where he became good friend with a young boy, Jaylen Dread. Turning 24 soon after, she, for the first time in forever, felt like she would make a good lady.

Drystan Mallowburne and the hidden baby:
After three years of training together, liking each other and even dating, Rebeka completely fell for Drystan Mallowburne, and the feelings were mutual. But nothing can go without surprises in the girl's life, and when she was 26 she found out she is pregnant. They were only engaged with Drystan by that time, and she was scared that people would try and take the heirship from her baby, so they didn't tell anyone except her family members and the family's Maester, Maester Mata. Everything happened fast enough for her to be a little scared but excited. Becoming a mother? That thought never crossed her mind before, and she thought she isn't ready. But her family gave her the supporting words she needed to believe in herself, and wait for the little thing to arrive.

However she was impatient, wanted to fight, drink like she used to, but knew she can not, she had to stay home more than ever. Taking care of herself for once, without getting in trouble sounded complicated and boring. But she managed somehow.

Betrayal and bloody revenge:
Rebeka was fooled, yet again, but for the last time. She was pregnant with a child, and she had no intention of getting rid of it, even when her fiancé suddenly called off the marriage, only to start dating someone else the very same day. She had enough. No one messes with a Kovar.

She made sure to use all of her family's allies to help her in the situation. Including talking to Sunspear, where Drystan went to try and force Rebeka to let him see the child once it's born. She refused, and so did Sunspear. The Master of Law soon wrote a document, not allowing Drystan near the child, Rebeka or Hunter's Ridge. But in her eyes that was the first step.

Not being thee naive girl she used to be she turned to the law itself, and since sullying a Lord's daughter breaks the law, she used that as a weapon against the man. She had luck, as Riverrun wasn't really fond of him either, and soon the arresting warrand was good to go. She knew it, that she won't stop until she gets what she wants; that man's head.

Maester Mata Mata:
The revenge happened. With all the assistance from Greater and Lesser Houses, Kingdoms, they did win. But on what cost? Riverrun helped. Lord and Lady Tully both hated Drystan enough to help the Kovars. Storm's End gave them shelter but not for long. Lady Baratheon died. Prince and Princess of Sunspear died. He wasn't unarmed and with that he killed Mata Mata too. He was the man who watched Rebeka grow up, took care of her troubles and laughed when she beated up her father or chased butterflies naked. He took care of her bruises when she got injured while playing, later he helped her train into a hunter, then he took care of her even when she became a squire. "You'll see me knighted, Mata! Then you can't laugh" she said one day, giggling. She never knew, that that day will never come. Mata Mata died. And made Rebeka even more furious. She realised that fairy tales don't exist and she has to fight better. Play the Game of Thrones. "Mata Godric Kovar and Emilia Leia Kovar" she whispered as she thought about the baby.

Raising a child:
Emilia Leia Kovar was born during a really long winter that lasted almost ten years. Rebeka taught her how to fight starting from a very young ago, while trying her best to teach her how to be happy, how to make decisions and how to have an opinion. She didn't believe in the fact that her daughter has to be feminine, but she knew that that's not her decision anyway. Emilia was like a treasure to her. She was worried about her day and night, always watched her falling asleep, and sometimes she woke from nightmares of losing her. Even after ten years she still found herself being surprised by the fact that she is a mother.

She gave up with being a knight, after 17 years of fighting, armor-polishing and patroling, she put her weapons down, and started making clothes, like she used to. Opening a small tailor shop at Hunter's Ridge, while also helping in the barn. She started wearing dresses, tieing her hair up to look more elegant. Took her 20 years, but she finally became a Lady.

Strengths and weaknesses:
Strengths: Weaknesses:
 * Once she starts something she doesn't give up until it's done
 * Polite and friendly
 * Organising skills
 * Her love for animals (mostly Jellyfish)
 * Sensitive heart
 * Too honest with people
 * Naivity and the trust she gives to people

Looks and personality:
She used to have long, straight brown hair, but she cut it at the age of 16, and soon after, dyed it red. It now reaches till her back and is a little weavy like her mother's, still red. Because of her squire duties, she usually ties it up. Has blue eyes and pale skin, and is fairly short, mostly compared to her father.

She was always really stubborn and never had much confidence in herself. Getting easily jealous and usually acting first and only thinking after, she was always a trouble that not many could handle.

Family:

 * Lord Godric Kovar (father)
 * Lady Leia Kovar (mother)
 * Emilia Leia Kovar (daughter)
 * Amelia Kovar (aunt)
 * Gunnar Kovar (Godric's uncle)
 * Blackpaw (uncle)
 * Name unknown (younger brother)
 * Name unknown (younger sister)
 * Lady Claire Mourning (honorary aunt)
 * Lord Dalen Mourning (honorary uncle) (dead)
 * Elden Smithe (adopted cousin)

Weird stuff:

 * Her favourite food is cereal with nuts and orange pieces.
 * The first animal she learnt to ride was a Kangoroo.
 * Despite usually being harsh with him, she really resembles her father more.
 * Doesn't remember her brother's face or voice.
 * Sleeps with (at least) two pets in her room.
 * Her favourite book is the training manual of knights.