Editing Lanval

='''Family History'''=

='''Family History'''=

Your grandfather (born 410, as above) was knighted in 431 by the Count (Comes) of Salisbury and served in Constantin's army. Your great-grandfather died shortly before your grandfather was knighted. At the time of his death, your great-grandfather's Glory was 1900.

Your grandfather (born 410, as above) was knighted in 431 by the Count (Comes) of Salisbury and served in Constantin's army. Your great-grandfather died shortly before your grandfather was knighted. At the time of his death, your great-grandfather's Glory was 1900.

Your grandfather, like all knights, inherited 1/10 of his father's glory when he himself was knighted. So, he got 190 glory from his sire, plus 2d20 glory "for his own actions as a knight thus far". 2d20+190=204 He got 1000 Glory for being knighted, so in 431 your grandfather had 1204 Glory.

Your grandfather, like all knights, inherited 1/10 of his father's glory when he himself was knighted. So, he got 190 glory from his sire, plus 2d20 glory "for his own actions as a knight thus far". 2d20+190=204 He got 1000 Glory for being knighted, so in 431 your grandfather had 1204 Glory.

Year 439: Grandfather fought at the Battle of Carlion. He gained 60 Glory in this Battle, bringing his total to 1264. Also during this year, your father was born.

Year 439: Grandfather fought at the Battle of Carlion. He gained 60 Glory in this Battle, bringing his total to 1264. Also during this year, your father was born.

Year 440: King Constantin was murdered by one of his own men in this dark year. Meanwhile, Grandfather served garrison duty and survived Pictish raiding. He gained 10 Glory for this, bringing him up to 1274.

Year 440: King Constantin was murdered by one of his own men in this dark year. Meanwhile, Grandfather served garrison duty and survived Pictish raiding. He gained 10 Glory for this, bringing him up to 1274.

Year 443: Constans' Pict bodyguards murder him. Vortigern is chosen as the new king, but only after much debate. Constans' younger brothers are spirited away to Less Britain (Armorica). Saint Germanus of Auxerre visits Britain in this year and miraculously heals the son of Elafius, a Cymric chieftain. Meanwhile, Grandfather served garrison duty once more, gaining 20 Glory, bringing him up to 1314. This was his final Glory total, for in this year he fell in battle with the raiders.

Year 443: Constans' Pict bodyguards murder him. Vortigern is chosen as the new king, but only after much debate. Constans' younger brothers are spirited away to Less Britain (Armorica). Saint Germanus of Auxerre visits Britain in this year and miraculously heals the son of Elafius, a Cymric chieftain. Meanwhile, Grandfather served garrison duty once more, gaining 20 Glory, bringing him up to 1314. This was his final Glory total, for in this year he fell in battle with the raiders.

Your father was knighted in 460, starting his career as knight with 1131 Glory (1000 Glory (Knighted) + 10% of sire's Glory). Much had happened during the intervening years. In 444 and 445, Pictish raiders ventured far south of the Wall, despoiling much of Britain. In 446, Vortigern imported Saxon mercenaries, who helped the Cymry defeat the Picts in a great battle. 447-449: The Picts are subjected to further defeats at the hands of the Saxons. Rowena, daughter of the Saxon king Hengest, finds favor in Vortigern's eyes.

Your father was knighted in 460, starting his career as knight with 1131 Glory (1000 Glory (Knighted) + 10% of sire's Glory). Much had happened during the intervening years. In 444 and 445, Pictish raiders ventured far south of the Wall, despoiling much of Britain. In 446, Vortigern imported Saxon mercenaries, who helped the Cymry defeat the Picts in a great battle. 447-449: The Picts are subjected to further defeats at the hands of the Saxons. Rowena, daughter of the Saxon king Hengest, finds favor in Vortigern's eyes.

In 464, your father marries. There are many rich widows in need of protection following the Night of the Long Knives, and your father marries one of them. Some of the glory of Mother's former husband now accrues to Father. Father had 1131 Glory; he rose to 1231 Glory.

In 464, your father marries. There are many rich widows in need of protection following the Night of the Long Knives, and your father marries one of them. Some of the glory of Mother's former husband now accrues to Father. Father had 1131 Glory; he rose to 1231 Glory.

[Your character is born around this time, give or take, depending on exactly how old he is at the start of the campaign.]

[Your character is born around this time, give or take, depending on exactly how old he is at the start of the campaign.]

Much of Vortigern's remaining army is beseiged at Carlion by Aurelius' forces. Many of those still loyal to Vortigern now go over to Aurelius. Father sees action at the Siege of Carlion. He survives the battle and earns 45 Glory. New Total: 1276.

Much of Vortigern's remaining army is beseiged at Carlion by Aurelius' forces. Many of those still loyal to Vortigern now go over to Aurelius. Father sees action at the Siege of Carlion. He survives the battle and earns 45 Glory. New Total: 1276.

468: Aurelius' forces chase Vortigern to Mount Snowdon. During the Battle of Mount Snowdon, the last of Vortigern's men are scattered to the four winds. Vortigern himself dies.

468: Aurelius' forces chase Vortigern to Mount Snowdon. During the Battle of Mount Snowdon, the last of Vortigern's men are scattered to the four winds. Vortigern himself dies.

Father survives the battle, fights well, and earns 90 Glory. New Total: 1366. His Glory now surpasses that which Grandfather earned during his lifetime.

Father survives the battle, fights well, and earns 90 Glory. New Total: 1366. His Glory now surpasses that which Grandfather earned during his lifetime.

Also during 468, Aurelius is named High King of Britain and takes the title of 'Pendragon.'

Also during 468, Aurelius is named High King of Britain and takes the title of 'Pendragon.'

469-472: No great battles are fought, but the Saxons, Irish, and Picts all raid Britain. Many more Saxons settle on Britain's eastern coast. During these years, Uther, younger brother of Aurelius, makes a name for himself in the fighting. Father gains 50 more Glory during these years (now at 1416 Glory).

469-472: No great battles are fought, but the Saxons, Irish, and Picts all raid Britain. Many more Saxons settle on Britain's eastern coast. During these years, Uther, younger brother of Aurelius, makes a name for himself in the fighting. Father gains 50 more Glory during these years (now at 1416 Glory).

473: The Saxons invade the Thames Valley, and defeat Aurelius Pendragon! Father, however, is serving garrison duty this year and sees little action.

473: The Saxons invade the Thames Valley, and defeat Aurelius Pendragon! Father, however, is serving garrison duty this year and sees little action.

474-476: The Saxons pillage much of Britain. Only those who have walls to cower behind are safe. Father serves garrison duty and sees action repelling Saxon raiders attempting to climb the walls. His Glory rises to 1441.

474-476: The Saxons pillage much of Britain. Only those who have walls to cower behind are safe. Father serves garrison duty and sees action repelling Saxon raiders attempting to climb the walls. His Glory rises to 1441.

477: Aelle, a powerful Saxon king, lands on the south coast of Britain. He names his new territory 'South Saxony'---Sussex. Those who do not flee before his armies are taken as thralls. King Aurelius moves to meet Aelle, but Saxons from Kent arrive at the last moment to back up their kinsmen. Aurelius is forced to withdraw in order to preserve his army.

477: Aelle, a powerful Saxon king, lands on the south coast of Britain. He names his new territory 'South Saxony'---Sussex. Those who do not flee before his armies are taken as thralls. King Aurelius moves to meet Aelle, but Saxons from Kent arrive at the last moment to back up their kinsmen. Aurelius is forced to withdraw in order to preserve his army.

Father sails to Frisia with the High King's fleet; this act alone brings him to 1466 Glory, for it was an honor to be so chosen. He survives the Battle of Frisia (by the skin of his fucking teeth!) and gains 60 Glory. (Now at 1526 Glory)

Father sails to Frisia with the High King's fleet; this act alone brings him to 1466 Glory, for it was an honor to be so chosen. He survives the Battle of Frisia (by the skin of his fucking teeth!) and gains 60 Glory. (Now at 1526 Glory)

480: The Saxon come up the Portis River, bent on wreaking havoc in Salisbury. Aurelius is poisoned by an assassin disguised as a healer. Although sickened, he lives. Aurelius locks horns with the Saxon force, while Uther takes another British army and cuts the Saxons off from their ships. Caught between the two brothers, the Saxons are crushed. Tragically, Aurelius dies in the fighting.

480: The Saxon come up the Portis River, bent on wreaking havoc in Salisbury. Aurelius is poisoned by an assassin disguised as a healer. Although sickened, he lives. Aurelius locks horns with the Saxon force, while Uther takes another British army and cuts the Saxons off from their ships. Caught between the two brothers, the Saxons are crushed. Tragically, Aurelius dies in the fighting.

Father fights at the Battle of Salisbury as well. He gains 450 Glory during the fighting. He gains another 50 Glory for attending Aurelius' funeral; the dead king is interred at Stonehenge. Then, Father gains yet another 50 Glory for attending the coronation of Uther as the next High King and Pendragon. New Glory Total: 2076.

Father fights at the Battle of Salisbury as well. He gains 450 Glory during the fighting. He gains another 50 Glory for attending Aurelius' funeral; the dead king is interred at Stonehenge. Then, Father gains yet another 50 Glory for attending the coronation of Uther as the next High King and Pendragon. New Glory Total: 2076.

Father serves garrison duty during these years and scarcely draws a blade.

Father serves garrison duty during these years and scarcely draws a blade.

484: In northern Britain, rebellious Britons and incoming Saxons combine forces and wreak much havoc. They besiege the great city of Eboracum. Uther arrives, hoping to lift the seige. His army is set upon, and the High King escapes following a bloody defeat.

484: In northern Britain, rebellious Britons and incoming Saxons combine forces and wreak much havoc. They besiege the great city of Eboracum. Uther arrives, hoping to lift the seige. His army is set upon, and the High King escapes following a bloody defeat.

Father dies gloriously at the Battle of Eboracum, fighting with great distinction. Men speak his name with praise. His Glory increases to 3076, and he passes on a Passion: Hate Saxons 12.

Father dies gloriously at the Battle of Eboracum, fighting with great distinction. Men speak his name with praise. His Glory increases to 3076, and he passes on a Passion: Hate Saxons 12.

Following the defeat, Uther gathers the remnants of his army and advances once more in the dark of night. The Saxons are busy drinking themselves into a stupor, and the surviving Britons turn a great defeat into a great victory.

Following the defeat, Uther gathers the remnants of his army and advances once more in the dark of night. The Saxons are busy drinking themselves into a stupor, and the surviving Britons turn a great defeat into a great victory.

485: Following the losses in the north, Uther needs to raise more troops. He has given orders that many squires are to be knighted. This includes you. You will inherit 10% of your father's Glory: 308 Glory. As soon as you are knighted, you will gain an additional 1000 Glory.

485: Following the losses in the north, Uther needs to raise more troops. He has given orders that many squires are to be knighted. This includes you. You will inherit 10% of your father's Glory: 308 Glory. As soon as you are knighted, you will gain an additional 1000 Glory.