Ser Raylon Barb of House Barb was born beneath the burning sun of Dorne, where survival demands adaptability and strength. From an early age, he mastered the blade, earning recognition as a duelist before he had ever commanded a company. Though his talent for leadership proved lacking in larger engagements, none have ever questioned his courage or his lethal precision in personal combat.
He first rose to prominence during the Sand March Skirmishes, where Dornish forces clashed with border raiders in treacherous desert terrain. Raylon engineered makeshift fortifications overnight using natural dunes and rocky ridges, turning defensive positions into deadly traps. In one engagement near the Red Waste, he personally slew two mounted captains in single combat after his formation collapsed due to poor command decisions. Though criticized for tactical misjudgments, his personal valor salvaged what could have been a devastating defeat.
Raylon's reputation as a military engineer grew during the Siege of Drywind Hold, where he oversaw the construction of siege towers adapted for shifting sand foundations. The fortress fell within a fortnight. Yet it is widely recorded that while his structural designs were brilliant, his battlefield command required firmer hands beside him.
Under King Haegon I "The Fire" Blackfyre, Ser Raylon serves not as a grand commander of hosts, but as a weapon — sharp, reliable, and deadly. In broken terrain, desert marches, or rocky passes, few knights in the realm can match his awareness and adaptability.
He is called The Red Dune Reaver, for in the sands of Dorne he is relentless, and in defense of his king he is as unforgiving as the desert sun.
In his 51st year, he passed away due to illness. He served and honored his king protecting him and wearing the white cloak.
Service 356 A.C-372 A.C