Editing Jon Connington (section)

===Early life===
[[File:Mustamirri Griff.jpg|250px|thumb||left|Jon Connington, by mustamirri ©]]
Jon Connington was the only son of [[Armond Connington]], [[Lord of Griffin's Roost|Lord]] of [[Griffin's Roost]], and his wife.{{Ref|AFFC|27}} Lady [[Mary Mertyns]] knew Jon's mother.<ref name=Winds2>''[[The Winds of Winter]]'', [[Arianne II (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne II]]</ref>

Jon served as a [[squire]] in [[King's Landing]], first alongside Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]],{{Ref|ADWD|22}} and later for the crown prince.<ref name=Winds1/> Jon was considered to be one of Prince Rhaegar's dear friends.{{Ref|ASOS|8}} Some felt Jon was the most headstrong of the young lordlings who had gathered around Rhaegar, seeking his favor.{{ref|ADWD|Epilogue}}

During a time when Jon's father was still alive, Rhaegar was returning from a trip to [[Dorne]], and visited Griffin's Roost for a fortnight. At the welcoming feast, Rhaegar played a song on his [[harp]] that made every woman in the hall cry, but per Jon's recollection, none of the men. Rhaegar visited the tallest tower of the castle with Jon, and complimented the beauty of the Connington lands.{{ref|ADWD|61}}

After Armond died, Jon inherited rule of Griffin's Roost. When Jon left to serve at [[King's Landing]], he named his cousin, Ser [[Ronald Connington]], as [[castellan]].{{ref|ADWD|61}} In {{Date|280}}, Jon was present for the wedding of Rhaegar to Princess [[Elia Martell]] of Dorne.{{ref|ADWD|61}} In {{Date|281}}, Jon was present at the [[tourney at Harrenhal]], where he danced with [[Ashara Dayne]].{{ref|ASOS|24}} In a [[tourney at Storm's End]], he was unhorsed in a [[joust]] by Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] of the [[Kingsguard]].{{ref|ASOS|67}}