Nestor Batko

Lord Paramount Nestor Ivonavich Batko is the ruler and pirate king of the 8th province on the Iron Throne, The Stepstones after it was conquered in The Conquest of the Stepstones.

History
Nestor was a landless knight and member of the Brotherhood without Banners for most his life. Born of Ironborn and Wilding blood, he has a keen interest in the freeing of slaves and oppressed people. The only people under his banner are freed slaves who chose to stay and serve him on the Stepstones.

He was put in place as Lord Paramount after his friend Liam Breaker put his name forward as a loyal and wise man who will swear himself to the Queen.

He grew up on the Iron Isles beside his friend Liam, becoming good friends, the two trained and fought side by side. However, Nestor detested reaving, and chose to become a Hedge Knight and member of the Brotherhood without Banners at age 18, when Liam became Lord Paramount. The two stayed in contact and Nestor returned to the Isles every 2 years to visit his old friend and blood brother.

Liam offered for Nestor to landed in Lonely Light, but every time Nestor refused, saying it would be too boring for him.

Now he is on the Stepstones, he intercepts slave ships and frees the those imprisoned. Allowing to join him if they wish. He makes a small amount of gold and keeps taxes low.

Nestor also protects trade ships that are headed to the Stormlands and Dorne.

Unique Equipment
Tchanka - A black steel blade Liam gifted to him on his last visit to the islands. It is a masterfully crafted piece of weaponry with Batko's words pressed into the blade.

Combat Stats
Veteran Fighter (+30) - Liam was trained with Nestor from age 9 to be a great warrior and leader, he is almost equally good at fighting as him and learned many things while being a hedge knight.

Masterwork Weapon (+5) - Tchanka is an amazing weapon, sharp as anything and balanced incredibly well.