Royland Degore

"I know this house. And everyone here knows me. They know I can hold the reins or wield the sword, in equal measure."

- Royland to Ethan Forrester

Royland Degore is the Master-at-Arms at Ironrath and a loyal servant to House Forrester.

Background
Royland Degore joined Lord Forrester’s army after his family was murdered by Ironborn during Balon Greyjoy’s rebellion. Degore had a natural grasp of military tactics and strategy and came to play a crucial role in the Siege of Pyke that ended the war. In the months that followed, King Robert awarded Royland a knighthood and Lord Forrester asked him to serve as Ironrath’s Master-at-Arms. Ser Royland still holds the position and is known for his military expertise… as well as his legendary temper.

"Iron From Ice"
Royland is first seen discussing with Duncan. When Duncan says they should send Gared to the Wall, he does not agree, saying Gared has not done anything wrong.

When Ethan, Talia and Ryon is outside playing, Royland comes to them telling Ethan that Lord Whitehill has come to Ironrath unsuspected and that he is demanding justice for the men Gared killed, and that he wants a audience with the lord. If you stand up to Lord Whitehill as Ethan, Royland will tell Lady Forrester that he was wrong about Ethan and that he stood up to him as a true lord.

Right before Ethan is supposed to go asking for advice for who should be the new sentinel, Royland comes with Erik who has stolen weapons, and wants you to choose his punishment. After that, he is outside training his men in combat.

If you choose Royland as your sentinel, he will stand next to Ethan when he is trying to negotiate with Ramsay Snow. When Ramsay later stabs Ethan, Royland tries to run for him but gets hit in the stomach.

If you don't choose Royland as your sentinel, he will not be present at Ethan's death.

"The Lost Lords"
When Rodrik and Gregor's body are brought in on a corpse cart, the driver attempts to sell the dead bodies to House Forrester. Royland believe he's found some random corpses and dressed them in Forrester colors so sends him away. But, realizes his mistake when Rodrik falls off the back of the cart. He tells the people of Ironrath to retrieve Maester Ortengryn.

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​"The Sword in the Darkness"
Royland will appear in this episode.