Sir Lluwyn of Haber
Knight of Bevon Manor, Melylim Hundred, Vemionshire, Kingdom of Kaldor.
Sir Lluwyn
Lluwyn is a man who knows his limitations – and his strengths. He
is a man of hidden passions, but true purposes. His word is his bond –
but he rarely gives it.
His features are not unloverly, but his bright blue eyes are somewhat
startling given his otherwise dark complexion.
Clan Haber
Clan Haber are an ancient Vemion clan, who have held lands in west Vemion
since time immemorial. The Clan has survived many changes of overlord,
but are loyal to the Earl of Vemion.
Clan Haber, and their vassals, are worshipers of Ilvir and Peoni. Ancient
Vemion tradition describes the two deities as the Father and Mother of
all creation. Larani is seen as the Daughter of Spring. The Clan is well
known throughout Vemionshire for its knowledge and expertise in matters
of herblore.
Sir Lluwyn’s younger brother, Sir Alwyn, is the clanhead. Sir Lluwyn’s
father, Sir Bemyl named Sir Alwyn has his heir, and Sir Lluwyn did not
object – indeed he supported his father’s decision, as it was
clear that Sir Alwyn had a considerable talent in the management of the
clan estate.
Vemionshire
Vemionshire has a distinct history and culture within wider Kaldorian
society. Vemion culture is heavily influenced by Jarin tradition. The
region around Bevon Manor is particularly traditional, with many ancient
folkways being preserved which in other areas have been superseded by
more modern Kaldorian ways of life.
Bevon Manor
Bevon Manor lies in the far west of Vemionshire, well nigh to the Fens
of Kythlim Hundred. It has a total population of around 200 souls.
The Manor has 1,760 acres of good quality land (LQ 1.03). There are a
total of 40 households, including Clan Haber, and 5 additional freeholders.
The Manor has a net annual income of approximately 1,800, half of which
is owed to the Constable at Zoben.
The Clan earn additional income from trade in herbs and other materials
sourced from the Fens (see below). In this way they are able to support
more than one knight.
The Fens
As noted above, Clan Haber have links to the Fenlanders, a loose confederation
of people living in the Fens of Kythlim Hundred in Vemionshire, and Rethelsyne
in Thelshire. Bevon Manor lies only 5 leagues from the uppermost reaches
of the Kythlim Fens.
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The Clan do profit to a considerable extent from their links with the
Fenlanders. The Clan trades with the Fenlanders, providing them with access
to goods which they could not otherwise manufacture. In return, the Clan
is assured of a good supply of many of the herbs which for which it is
justly famous.
Clan Haber are circumspect in their relations with the Fenlanders. They
do not reveal their links to individuals outside the clan, including their
liege, the Earl of Vemion. Most outsiders suppose that the Clan gathers
the herbs and other materials it sells itself.
Sir Lluwyn has spent more time amongst the Fenlanders than perhaps any
other outsider. He is well regarded by the valkara of the Fenlander village
closest to Bevon Manor. She is aware of Sir Lluwyn’s secret (see
right), but has no reason to make it an issue.
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| Clear waters run deep |
| Occupation: Knight | ||||||
| Birthday: 678-Ilvin-10 | ||||||
| Height: 5’11" | ||||||
| Birthplace: Bevon, Kaldor | ||||||
| Frame: Average / Weight: 180 lbs | ||||||
| Sunsign: Skorus | ||||||
| Complexion: Dark | ||||||
| Hair colour: Black | ||||||
| Eye colour: Blue | ||||||
| Diety: Ilvir / Piety: 18 | ||||||
| Morality: 14 / Comeliness: 12 | ||||||
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STR
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STA
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DEX
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AGL
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INT
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AUR
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WIL
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15
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13
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14
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12
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10
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9
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12
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EYE
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HRG
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SML
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VOI
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INI
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10
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8
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8
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8
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101
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Physical: Dancing/38, Riding/73
Communication: Intrigue/41 Combat: Lance/83, Mace/98, Broadsword/67, Knights Shield/82, Dagger/51 Lore/Craft: Physician/23 Language/Scripts: L/Harnic/57, L/Vemion dialect/67. Armour: Cloth Tunic, Cloth Leggings, Leather Shoes, Cloth Surcoat; Plate Great Helm, Ring Hauberk, Ring Leggins, Ring Gauntlets, Kurbul ailettes, Kurbul rerebraces Weapons: 2 maces (WQ11), 1 dagger (WQ13), 2 knights shields (WQ13), 6 tournament lances (WQ4) Other equipment: Warhorse. |
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The Secret
Sir Lluwyn bears a secret. While it was not the sole reason for his father
passing him over in favour of naming Sir Alwyn as his heir, it was a significant
factor.
Suffice to say, Sir Lluwyn is not interested in the fairer sex. Sir Lluwyn’s
clan are not particularly troubled by his secret – but the likelihood
that he would not produce an heir himself was of concern.
Fairing Forth
Sir Lluwyn’s interests have, however, always seemed to lie beyond
the narrow confines of Bevon Manor and Melylim Hundred. In his early years
his quiet persistence proved useful in dealings with the Fenlanders –
perhaps they sensed that he too was an outsider.
Sir Bemyl passed away in TR 717, and Sir Alwyn has been responsible for
the Manor since that time. Sir Alwyn has valued his brother’s advice
and support during these last few years.
Sir Lluwyn has recently decided that he should give his younger brother
room to assert his authority. There are still some in the region who find
it odd that Sir Lluwyn was passed over, and a short absence will give
Sir Alwyn time to demonstrate that he is, in fact, more than capable of
managing the Manor. In any case, Lady Marthel, Sir Lluwyn’s mother
and a well known expert on matters herbal and indeed of all living things,
is on hand to support her younger son.
Sir Lluwyn has therefore made his way to Kiban, for the newly announced
Tournament.