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Known Information
Background
Étienne is heir to the Baronnie de Berck on the north coast of Azzalle.
They are an old house and the blood of Azza is said still to run in their veins, but time and fortune have eroded their importance rather and while they are comfortable, an advantageous match or preferably several such would do much for the dignity of the house, at least in the minds of Etienne's formidable grandmother, Agnès (a poor relation to house Toluard), his mother Isabeau (who was a Baphinol), and his host of aunts.
Alas, Étienne, while martial enough in terms of training is rather more enamored of the sea than is ideal. He has taken of late to slipping away to a certain tavern by the docks in which seafaring gentlemen with interests not strictly legal are apt to congregate. In fact, Etienne D'Arguil consorts with smugglers, likely as much for the tales of adventure and the excitement of it as for more material reasons. He has lent a hand here and there for the hiding of cargo and stood the occasional look-out. This pleases neither the Dowager Baroness, nor his parents. Really, the boy is not even close to being ready to take on the responsibilities of an heir, being too dreamy and mischievous by half.
What is needed is some proper direction and a distance from troublesome acquaintances. The hope is that sending him far away with a strict allowance (enough to uphold an heir's dignity without leaving enough extra for excesses) will get him away from less wholesome influences — and that a sojourn in Marsilikos might lend him a bit of much-needed polish. His mother originally hailing from Eisande, there is hope he might make use of some of her ties to the region in getting on there.
Inspiration
Contacts
Oriane Somerville de Toluard : A famous and alarmingly dazzling distant relative whose floors Étienne is pretty sure he's not worthy to scour. |
Emmanuelle nó Mandrake de Shahrizai : An alarming acquaintance of far too high a station. |
Jehan-Pascal Aumande de Baphinol : The son of my Mother's older brother. |
Symon de Perigeux : Another member of the Society for the Scrounging of Supper. |
Chimène Alais Rousse de la Courcel : Terrifying Swan and even more dangerous. |
Laurene Chalasse : Straight forward and more than meets the eye |
Anse de Basilisque : A sensible priest. |
Oliver de Basilisque : A rather confused young man. |
Áedhwyn mab Mór Ríoghain : A Princess of Alban descent serving as an ambassador. |
Ailene Lili-Ange Trevalion : An Azzalleze lady of high birth. |
Narcisse Trevalion : A pleasant Azzalleze gentleman. |
Thibault Mercer Charlot : A rude man of high birth |
Yves Nicodeme Valliers : Fine warrior, terrible gambler. |
Gaspard 'Fenris' Valliers : An ex-Skaldian raider and slave, also a noble stolen from here. |
Logs
(1312-06-20) You Make It All Possible
Summary: Happily, after his chilly interview with Chimène, Symon has an even closer friend to help...
(1312-05-29) Hidden Depths
Summary: Running into Zéphyrine again over kahve and lokum, Étienne reverts to his perennial...
(1312-05-22) Counterproposals
Summary: Symon comes home in poor spirits and with dire matters to discuss, only to find that...
(1312-05-01) We Haven't Had Duck In A Dog's Age
Summary: New acquaintances meet to sample the specialties of one another’s lands, and the next thing...
(1312-04-30) Spring Tournament: Closing Feast
Summary: What it says in the title. RL Date: Thu Apr 30, 2020 Related: Sping Tournament ...
(1312-04-23) Spring Tournament: Horse Race
Summary: What it says in the title RL Date: Thu Apr 23, 2020 Related: Spring...
(1312-04-21) Spring Tournament: Performance Contest
Summary: What it says in the title. RL Date: Tue Apr 21, 2020 Related: Spring Tournament ...
(1312-04-18) Spring Tournament: Duel Contest
Summary: The duel contest. RL Date: Sat Apr 18, 2020 Related: Spring...
(1312-04-16) Spring Tournament: Archery Contest
Summary: The archery contest of the tournament. RL Date: Thu Apr 16, 2020 Related: Springtime...
(1311-12-19) It Cannot Be Helped
Summary: Étienne comes across Oliver one evening at the baths, and tries to offer advice. RL Date:...