Post by Velaryon on Dec 10, 2017 0:46:37 GMT -5
Marilyn Haresdown is the Duchess of the Purple Marches, an area which includes County Bardshyr (making her Thallatos's direct superior among the nobility). She is also Tethyr's Lady High Ambassador, making her the nation's chief diplomat. She is the only person outside the royal family with the authority to sign and approve treaties on the nation's behalf. The Purple Marches include the counties of Bardshyr, Elemetar, and Vintor, meaning that Duchess Haresdown oversees much of the southwestern part of Tethyr, including Myratma and Heavenforth Manor, but not Zazesspur.
Marilyn is a human woman in her mid 40's, and is slightly above average height with blonde hair usually worn short, a trim figure befitting someone much younger, and the casual confidence that comes from decades of fighting on battlefields and in dungeons. Her political influence, fortunes amassed from inheritance and her adventuring career, and her beauty all combined cause her to be commonly considered the most eligible bachelorette in Tethyr.
Marilyn was born into Tethyr's old nobility, and had recently joined the army before the Ten Black Days of Eleint in 1347 (narrowly escaping a life as a lady-in-waiting in order to do so). While in training, she met her future husband and they were quickly married. Unfortunately, while she survived the burning of Castle Tethyr, her husband did not. In the chaos that broke out afterward, she was unable to find a priest who could resurrect her husband. Though it has been nearly 30 years, she has never remarried, despite being approached by numerous suitors during and after the Reclamation Wars.
A few years into the chaotic Interregnum period, Marilyn joined the adventuring company known as the Company of Eight, where she fought for years alongside other notable figures including future Lord Just Chancellor Tardeth Llanistaph (who led the group), and future Archdruid Arkaneus Silvermane. As part of the Company of Eight, she helped to fight for justice and freedom for the people of Tethyr, overthrowing petty tyrants and slaying marauding monsters. Eventually, the Company allied themselves with Zaranda Star's forces to help her win the throne. As a result, Marilyn was rewarded with Dukedom of the Silver Marches.
As Lady High Ambassador, Duchess Haresdown spends a lot of time away from Tethyr, negotiating treaties and alliances in foreign lands. As a result, she is very hands-off when it comes to managing her lands, trusting the Counts underneath her to run their counties and her personal staff to run her keep.
Her castle, Krennasar, is located in southwestern Bardshyr county, just a few miles off the Trade Way (maybe 40 miles or so south of Heavenforth Manor). However, Duchess Haresdown is seldom in residence there, since her duties often call her either to Darromar or to travel in foreign nations.
Marilyn is a human woman in her mid 40's, and is slightly above average height with blonde hair usually worn short, a trim figure befitting someone much younger, and the casual confidence that comes from decades of fighting on battlefields and in dungeons. Her political influence, fortunes amassed from inheritance and her adventuring career, and her beauty all combined cause her to be commonly considered the most eligible bachelorette in Tethyr.
Marilyn was born into Tethyr's old nobility, and had recently joined the army before the Ten Black Days of Eleint in 1347 (narrowly escaping a life as a lady-in-waiting in order to do so). While in training, she met her future husband and they were quickly married. Unfortunately, while she survived the burning of Castle Tethyr, her husband did not. In the chaos that broke out afterward, she was unable to find a priest who could resurrect her husband. Though it has been nearly 30 years, she has never remarried, despite being approached by numerous suitors during and after the Reclamation Wars.
A few years into the chaotic Interregnum period, Marilyn joined the adventuring company known as the Company of Eight, where she fought for years alongside other notable figures including future Lord Just Chancellor Tardeth Llanistaph (who led the group), and future Archdruid Arkaneus Silvermane. As part of the Company of Eight, she helped to fight for justice and freedom for the people of Tethyr, overthrowing petty tyrants and slaying marauding monsters. Eventually, the Company allied themselves with Zaranda Star's forces to help her win the throne. As a result, Marilyn was rewarded with Dukedom of the Silver Marches.
As Lady High Ambassador, Duchess Haresdown spends a lot of time away from Tethyr, negotiating treaties and alliances in foreign lands. As a result, she is very hands-off when it comes to managing her lands, trusting the Counts underneath her to run their counties and her personal staff to run her keep.
Her castle, Krennasar, is located in southwestern Bardshyr county, just a few miles off the Trade Way (maybe 40 miles or so south of Heavenforth Manor). However, Duchess Haresdown is seldom in residence there, since her duties often call her either to Darromar or to travel in foreign nations.