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Northfield, Valeran
Type: PERSONCurator: Public
Description
Duke of Northfield at the time of the Great Houses War. Died circa 950 B.Y..
When his first wife died in childbirth, he scored a major coup by negotiating a marriage with Aendasia Blortnikson, Empress Mother of Beinison and designated heir to the throne of Baranur by King Stefan II Tallirhan (albeit illegally according to Baranurian succession law). He may have gotten more than he bargained for in the strong willed, dominant Aendasia. When Caeron Tallirhan was crowned king, Valeran took up arms in support of Aendasia.
One of the major characters of the Great Houses War; he was the chief general of Aendasia's armies and led successful campaigns across Baranur. An extremely capable general, he played a decisive role in the war and very nearly led the insurrectionists to victory.
At the time of the Great Houses War, she was in his mid-twenties and in his prime. His most distinguishing feature was his copper-coloured, shoulder-length hair. A very handsome and charismatic man, he a favourite of the ladies his entire life.
Appearances
- Eggs for Breakfast in DargonZine
18-7 Appears in a vision to Anarr. - The Great Houses War 1 in DargonZine
19-6 Sends a letter to King Caeron Tallirhan demanding that he recognize Aendasia Blortnikson as ruler of Baranur - The Great Houses War 2 in DargonZine
19-7 Passing reference - The Great Houses War 3 in DargonZine
19-8 Passing reference - The Great Houses War 4 in DargonZine
19-9 Assists his wife, Aendasia Blortnikson, in her southern Baranur campaign of 899 - The Great Houses War 6 in DargonZine
20-2 Duke Valeran Northfield faces battle and temptation as he attempts to defeat the forces of Queen Dara Tallirhan - The Great Houses War 7 in DargonZine
20-3 Baroness Galina Fennell and her followers seek to prevent an army of Northfielders from joining Duke Valeran Northfield at the seige of Dargon - The Great Houses War 8 in DargonZine
20-4 Commands the second seige of Dargon Keep - The Great Houses War 9 in DargonZine
21-1 Commands troops loyal to his wife, Aendasia Blortnikson, in the Great Houses War - Ol Tamboch Narhin, Thread 4: Shaping Moonglow 4 in DargonZine
26-1 Passing reference