Edric Storm (Later legitimized as Edric Baratheon) was the bastard son of King Robert Baratheon and Delena Florent. Edric was legitimized by King Aegon VI Targaryen after becoming under the control of Varys the Spider and would be named Lord Paramount of the Stormlands following the Second War of Conquest. Edric would marry his cousin, Shireen Baratheon, a union necessary to unite the, at the time, rebellious Stormlords.
History[]
Early Life[]
Edric was conceived by Robert and Delena on the wedding night of Stannis Baratheon and Selyse Florent (Delena's cousin), in the couple's wedding bed. Stannis saw this as an insult to his honor, so he sent Edric to Storm's End to foster with his other uncle, Renly Baratheon. As Delena was a noblewoman, Edric was acknowledged by his father. He was raised in relative comfort at Storm's End under the guardianship of Cortnay Penrose, Renly's castellan, who is very fond of him.
Edric has been sent a gift from his father every year on his name day. These have included a pony, a sable cloak, and a child-sized warhammer similar to his father's weapon. Edric would write to King's Landing to thank his father for the gifts, but upon receiving the letters Robert would laugh and ask Varys what he had sent that year.
When the War of the Five Kings broke, Edric was saved by the smuggler Davos Seaworth who sent him to Lys, away from the eyes of Stannis Baratheon who desired use of Edric's Kingsblood. However his time in Lys would be scarce, as he was quickly returned to King's Landing, this time to be placed in the hands of the Spymaster Varys.
Lord Paramount of the Stormlands[]
Edric would be legitimized by King Aegon as the War of Conquest came underway and named Lord of Storm's End. Despite some initial reluctance from King Aegon, Edric would become a close friend of the King in his later years. Shortly after his appointment Edric was wed to Shireen Baratheon, to unite the two remaining lines of House Baratheon.