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SIR ARDATH DE VELEM
Sir Ardath De Velem
Sir Ardath De Velem, 38, is a renowned knights-bachelor of Rethem and is currently in service with King. Born in Shostim in 682, Ardath was the first of three children born to Iuri and Melana of Velem. Iuri was a weaponcrafter in Shostim and a follower of Agrik, and he had hoped that his eldest son would follow in his craft, but Ardath found the profession unadventurous. Instead, he spent his time in the study of Agrik, and he decided that he would become a sword for the church. Party per fess sable and gules, tenne, and So Ardath set his sights on joining the Order of Companions of the gold rayonne. Bend sinister azure charge Roving Doom as a man-at-arms, and by the age of 18 he had succeeded. with a skull gargun.. Crest a serpent nowed His violent temper, solid 6’1” size, and totally dedicated approach to his vert. Motto: Defend the Faith. duties meant he soon became one of the more feared members of the Registry: Sanguine Saltire, 707. order, especially as he had the skill to back his demeanour. Holdings: none Ardath managed to achieve more than he expected when his father Major Tenants: none died in 706. His father was a Free Master and he owned the family smithy free and clear. On his death, he left it to his son, who, with the help of his colleagues, managed to convince the Weaponcrafters Guild to HârnMaster buy the smithy for a slightly inflated price. With the proceeds he bought arms and equipment for a knight’s station determined to become a knight. Knowing that he would need good cause to be elevated, he SIR ARDATH DE VELEM persuaded Cobran of Pekkyl – a yeoman of the Earl of Tormau – to assist Knight of Rethem him to kill the King. He smuggled Cobran into Caer Chaftar and bade 19 STR 14 EYE 13 INT him wait in the Great Hall garderobe until the King entered the Hall, 16 STA 12 HRG 11 AUR Cobran was not an especially clever individual, and as he set out to 16 DEX 12 SML 16 WIL strike, Ardath hacked him down with a “gallant but decisive blow”. Cobran was dead, the King alive, and Ardath was made a Knight of the 11 AGL 09 VOI Roving Doom that night within a month of the sale of the smithy. Since Combat Attributes then he has been one of the King’s favorites for “difficult” jobs. Endurance 17, Move 11 Ardath, though, is not completely self-centred and heartless, for although unmarried, his siblings have always had his support. Indeed, SKILLS Climbing 60, Jumping 60, Stealth 36, when he sold the smithy, he gave them a sizable sum to assist them. Awareness 65, Oratory 22, Rhetoric 79, Ardath also cherishes the true apple-of-his-eye, his young niece Immilie, Heraldry 72, Intrigue 52, Singing 30, 12, for whom has great plans. Weaponcraft 27, Metalcraft 33, For now though, Ardath relishes the good life he has made for Engineering 24, Physician 31, Survival 36 himself in the service of his King and that of Agrik. Languages: Harnic 84 Scripts: Lakise 84 Ritual: Agrik 43, Piety 42 Combat Skills\ Initiative 85, Dodge 60, Unarmed 75, Sword 102, Taburi 57, Morning Star 94, Battleaxe 54, Lance 86, Riding 81 ARMOUR Plate Great Helm, Ring Hauberk, Quilt Tunic, Cloth Shirt & Leggings, Leather Riding Boots, Curbul Greaves, Vambraces, Fur Cloak & Hood