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Contents
Introduction
IT befell in the days of Uther, when he was king of Logres, and so reigned, that there were many kings among the
Saxons that held war against him....
Player Characters
Baeraad: Sir Pillounes of Stapleford
Stattick: Thorvin Ericson
Skycroft: Sir Tyngyr of Falt
Leitz: Emrys ap Gwilim
JoanieSappho: Lupina
Jellicle: Conchobar the Fair
Melete: Sir Owain the Poor
Carwyn: Bledgur of Chalke
Important Non-Player Characters
Logres
Uther Pendragon, King of Logres
Madoc ap Uther, Son of King Uther
Merlin the Magician, Archdruid and adviser to King Uther
Salisbury
Knights of Salisbury
Lords
Sir Roderick, Earl of Salisbury (G 9540, Age +14) Castellan of Sarum.
- Horizontal bars, alternating blue and gold.
- Red hair, Just, Valorous, Distrusts Levcomagus
Sir Elad (G 6589 Age+35) Marshall of Salisbury, Castellan of Vagon. A portcullis, silver, on a blue field.
- A booming voice, Energetic, Valorous, Hates Saxons
Sir Amig (G 7434, Age+53) Castellan of Tilshead.
- A boar, natural, couchant, on a parted field, pale, white and red.
- A notable limp. Grey hair. Temperate. Hates Saxons
Sir Hywel (G 6757, Age+41) Banneret of West Lavington.
- A lion, rampant, silver on a blue field.
- Grey eyes, stern bearing. Chaste.
Sir Marcellinus (G 5616, Age+38) Seneschal of Sarum.
- Five scrolls, quincunx (like the 5 dots on a d6), on a purple field.
- Patrician nose, charming accent. Prudent.
Sir Gwilim (G 6627, Age+25) Banneret of Codford.
- Azure, a bend argent.
- Green eyes, aquiline nose. Chaste, Just.
Earl's Household
Sir Jaradon (G 3490, Age+4) A bachelor knight.
- A cross, black, on a quartered field, white and red.
- Clean-shaven, twinkling eyes. Lustful, Valorous. Hates Saxons. Best Swordsman in Salisbury (Skill 22)
Sir Bledri (G 2750, Age+12) A bachelor knight.
- Bendy sinister of twelve Or and sable
- Huge beard, loud voice. Reckless, Merciful. SIZ 19
Sir Lycus (G 3050, Age+9) A bachelor knight. One of the Earl's captains.
- Purpure, a pale indented Or
- Obedient and ruthless. Cruel. Loyalty (Earl) 20
Sir Bar (G 2950, Age+13) A bachelor knight.
- Vert, a swan close argent
- Strong, slow. Prudent. SIZ 18, STR 18.
Sir Leo (G 3675, Age+10) A bachelor knight. Most upright among the Earl's men. Seeks to do good.
- Gules, a lion couchant argent
- Bright eyed, wide face. Religious Christian. Chivalrous. Honor 20.
Vassals
Sir Elias the Red (G 3385, Age+15) Holder of Ebbesbourne Wake
- Per bend sinister argent and azure, a boar rampant to sinister gules
- Red haired
Sir Elias the Grim (G 3445, Age+20) Holder of Grimstead
- Per bend sinister azure and argent, a boar rampant to dexter gules
- Cantankerous
Sir Guy (G 3720, Age+32) Holder of Steeple Langford
- Bendy sinister of twelve Or and sable
- Old, fussy.
Sir Briant (G 3344, Age+11) Holder of Grately
- Chevronny of nine purpure and Or
- Stern. Prudent.
Sir Aeir Longtooth (G 3544, Age+11) Holder of Alvediston
- Per bend pean and azure, in bend sinister two crosses pommée argent
- Braided beard. Indulgent.
The Ladies of Salisbury
Eligible Ladies
Each lady is described with her glory and several traits important to suitors. Below her description her dowry is detailed.
Lady Elaine (Glory 1318, App 19, Age +0) Cymric, Christian
A beautiful woman, her first husband was killed by her base-born lover, who was hanged for the offence. She is reviled by the other women at court.
- 4 demesne manors owing 1 knights service each
Lady Adwen (Glory 806, App 18, Age -4) Cymric, Christian The beautiful daughter of Sir Bles, who died in Battle. She is heir to his holdings and will make her husband a Banneret.
- 2 manors owing 1 knights service each
- 4 sub-infeudiated manors
Lady Pertacia (Glory 426, App 18, Age-3) Roman, Christian The second daughter of Sir Marcellinus' four daughters, she is seen as cold and distant. She has a manor in her dowry, an unusual step for a second daughter.
- 1 manor owing 1 knights service
- 30£ in treasure and coin
Lady Gwiona (Glory 876, App 16, Age -3) Cymric, Pagan The second handmaiden of Countess Ellen. Her last four suitors have all perished shortly after proposing to her, however the Druids say she is not cursed.
- 2 manors owing 1 knights service each
Lady Indeg (Glory 2,190, App 8, Age +19). Cymric, Pagan The richest heiress in the county, with five manors and various feudal gifts and allotments. Unlike the young women of the court she is free to chose her own husband.
- 2 manors owing 1 knights service each
- 3 sub-infeudiated manors manors held until her death
- Entitlements valued at 2£/year
- 20£ in treasure
Ineligible
Countess Ellen (Glory 2247, App 16, Age -2) Cymric, Christian The Countess Ellen is a daughter of the Duke of Silchester. Her dowry was comprised of several manors that lie on the road between Levcomagus and Mildenhall, for which she was much sought after by many wealthy and influential people, including Sir Blains, Steward of Levcomagus.
- 7 demesne manors
Lady Jenna (Glory ***, App (at age 16) 16, Age -20) Cymric, Christian The daughter of Earl Roderick and Lady Ellen, Jenna is still a girl, not yet marriageable, but her promised dowry is significant. Many suitors are already putting their cases before the Earl.
- 5 demesne manors
- 5 sub-infeudiated manors
- Town of Upavon (Income 12L, 2 knights services)
Lady Wyndda (Glory ***, App (at age 16) 15, Age -7) Cymric, Christian The only child of Sir Hywel. After his wife died in childbirth he refused to remarry so she will inherit his considerable holdings. As with young Jenna, many suitors are already putting their cases to both Hywel and the Earl.
- 3 manors owing 1 knights service each
- 5 sub-infeudiated manors
Other Notables
Cellen the Bard (Glory 3144, App 20, Age +4) : A travelling bard of fair mien whose skill with string and song is unparalleled. He knows all the old tales as well.
- APP 18, Compose/Sing/Play 25.
The Annals of Salisbury
The Order of the Grey Wolf
A knightly order. Their symbol is a cloak made from a wolf's pelt with the head still attached. Members of the order vow to provide each other with Rescue, Vengeance and Shelter.
Blessings and Miraculous Events
British Christians
- Prayer to Saint George: When you Stand during a rout treat a failure as a success and a fumble as a crit.
- Prayer to Saint Patrick: When you wound or are wounded by a Fabulous Beast or Faerie creature you may drive it away. It never returns to plague the place from which it is driven. If it is a serpent you may invoke this power with a successful Valorous roll without needing to enter combat.
- Prayer to the Blessed Virgin: Your firstborn automatically passes all Child Survival rolls until age 5.
Roman Christians
- Prayer to Saint Christopher: When 'Lost in the Woods' you miraculously emerge from near your home no matter where in Britain you are.
- Prayer to Saint Germanus: When a pagan inflicts a major wound upon you reduce the damage by half.
- Prayer to the Blessed Virgin: Your firstborn automatically passes all Child Survival rolls until age 5.
Pagans
- Blessing of Elder: A spell is broken and the caster Ages or is Banished. A spell on someone you Love is broken with a successful Passion roll.
- Blessing of Oak: Your firstborn is automatically twins.
- Blessing of Holly: When an enemy strikes you with a lance their spear is shivered. If the damage result was odd it deals no damage at all, if even it deals half damage.
Links and other Notes
All ages are given based on the starting age (21) of the PCs in 485.
Links
Why do we distrust the knights of Silchester?
King Constantin, King of Logres, was a mighty warlord, and the Saxons who now invade our shores feared him. Your grandfather fought for King Constantin. his bodyguard, Breton knights from neighbouring Silchester, betrayed and slew their rightful liege. That was two generations ago, and the knights of Silchester have proven themselves to by loyal and fierce warriors. Still, doubts remain.
King Constantin was followed by his sons King Constans, and Aurelius Ambrosius, the first Pendragon, and then by his youngest son, Uther, who is now King of Logres.
A Typical Year in Pendragon
Phase I: Spring Court I & II
Phase II Summer Adventuring
Phase III Harvest
Phase IV Winter Court
(See link in title for detailed notes)
