Post by Semper Skye on May 7, 2010 21:42:11 GMT -5
James Maubrey du'Chere is 32 years old, 6 foot tall, and possesses dark, curly hair, hooded green eyes and angular features. His frame is that of an experienced and lauded knight, including the physical and emotional scars to prove it.
Winter Solstice 1301, James was born into nobility… well partially… he is the bastard son of Lord William Maubrey of Aosta fame; his mother, a local peasant girl, died at birth… Lord William took the babe as his own to raise, further driving his estranged wife, Davina, into depression.
James was trained from birth to follow in his Father’s footsteps. William continually had his son doing duties around the manor. At age seven (1308), James was sent to the Commander, Gerard, to become his page. He served Gerard until he was fourteen years old. In the earlier years, while he was still growing, the faithful knight had James focus on making his body strong.
Once James had grown into a stout adolescent, he began his training in how to use weapons, fight, and learn to be brave. During his years as a page, James was schooled in manners, religion, reading, writing, and music. Also, he was taught by the ladies of the castle to be polite. A page had to work around the castle; he set the table, lit the candles, and served the meals.
At the age of fourteen (1315), James began serious apprenticeship where he became a squire. Gerard and the other knights trained him by fighting for hours every day. He learned how to use a lance while on a horse.
James tasks were plentiful… he woke Gerard up every morning; helped him dress; served him dinner; took care of the horses and the stables; he took care of and cleaned the armor; and handed the knight his weapons. And yes, many times, he had to help his knight off the field if he got hurt, and even got to go to a battle with the knight. It was also the time, James would be schooled in all aspects of politics, economics, military strategy and siege engines.
At the age of twenty (1321), James became a knight. He had studied hard and easily grasp the concept of political, religious, and social power and sided with his Father on all decisions. James’ only limitation concerned his military obligation to Sir Gerard.
Spawned by birth or training, James is a man of devious ambitions… and for eight years (1321-1329), he served his Father on the court of the English King. After its demise, James escaped to France as James duChere, a French merchant and member of King Philip's Court.
From 1330 to 1333, he was the French merchant to Skye, from the Court of French King...
Now, in 1333, he is the Duke o' Leòdhas agus na Hearadh, the Isle of Lewis-Harris... Thru lies and decit, he has managed to resign his place at the French Court and taken the reign of Lewis-Harris.
James Maubrey du'Chere, Duke o' Leòdhas agus na Hearadh, Knight, Viscount of Aosta, Baron of Burgundy, …. Is 32 years old, 6 foot, 185 pounds of muscle; with Dark hair and sea-green eyes; Arrogant, cold-hearted bastard, with nerves of steel, that carries a nay-care attitude toward the people. He is an excellent swordsman and equestrian. Highly skilled with a crossbow and English Longbow. He is one of the best rated entrants in a joust. He is a devious and ruthless. Willing to use anyone or anything to gain what he desires.
His Wife: Lady Rebekka Marteau, Duchess o' Leòdhas agus na Hearadh
His Son: Master Albert Maubrey du"Chere, age 3.
His Father is : Lord William Maubrey (deceased)…. Earl of Aosta, Duke of Burgundy.
His Mother: Angeline, a mere peasant girl (deceased)
Sibling: One Half-Brother, Adam Aberdeen
Birth Date: December 21, 1301
Place of Birth: Aosta
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In Memory of a Loving Father
