Armond Hightower

Lord Armond Hightower was a member of House Hightower, being the Lord of the Hightower. He was the Hand of the King to Aenar I Targaryen, being the longest 'reigning' Hand in the Seven Kingdoms.

Background
Armond Hightower was born in 235 AC, he squired with Aenar I Targaryen and became a fierce warrior and skilled at arms. They were close as children and the friendship lasted until Aenar's death in early-301 AC, Armond resigned as Hand of the King when Daeron Targaryen accended to the throne.

Appearance
Armond has greying hair and pale skin, with a trimmed grey beard, he has pale blue eyes and kept his lean body from his younger years unlike Aenar I Targaryen. He usually wears colours as amber and orange.

Personality
Armond was always eager to help someone in need, being from a wealthy family he donated much money to those in need, he was a fierce warrior and skilled in arms but he was an avid reader and loved to read. He spoke some of High Valyrian. He has a splendid reputation.

Early Reign of Aenar I Targaryen
Armond was appointed as Hand of the King in 267 AC when Aenar I Targaryen was crowned king of the Seven Kingdoms. He began a large feud and disliking towards Aenar's cousin Ser Maekarys Velaryon who he knew meant no good on the small council. In 274 AC, Armond sent Maekarys away from King's Landing back to Driftmark claiming he had no use in the city.

Tourney of 275 AC
As a celebration towards Aenar's daughter Visenya Targaryen, a tourney was held. As Armond expected Maekarys Velaryon made a lavish and dramatic entrance on his dragon and kissed the hand of Visenya claiming to be her champion. The controversy started when Maekarys Velaryon had taken the virginity of Visenya, Armond (in the name of Aenar I Targaryen) exiled Maekarys for ten years away from the Seven Kingdoms for ten years where it would be lifted, this caused Visenya Targaryen to dislike Armond.

Rhaenyra and Aegon's Betrothal
Armond convinced Aenar I Targaryen to have Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen marry her first-cousin Prince Aegon Targaryen, eldest son of the Crown Prince Daeron Targaryen.