| Haldran Ardais was born in the Ardais Domain, in the
Northern part of the Hellers Mountains. The son of the Lord
Ardais, and older brother to she who would become the Keeper of
Arilinn Tower. Haldran was preened and raised as the heir to the
Ardais Domain, to follow whenever his father passed on. And, of
course, this meant being trained in all of the things the nobility are
usually instructed in.
Basic fighting, fencing (rapier-esque
sword), the Ryll, and all of the Politics and political games that he
would have to know in order to survive. From the moment he could
walk until early adolescence, these were the areas he was schooled in.
At the age of 12, Haldran was sent to the Monastary at Nevarsin,
housed in his home Domain, for three years, a period in his life that
was devoted primarily to his education; the monks were taskmasters
when it came to his studies, but it was not beyond his ability to
handle. At 15, he was shipped to Thendara, where he spent three
years as a cadet to the Comyn Guard, learning the arts of discipline
and leadership, as well as a form of military tactics.
Beyond that, he is truly a good guy. No, he has his moments...
including a temper that tends to flare whenever anyone insults his
family or his sensibilities, for instance. Oddly enough, though,
insulting HIM directly will only get you a little chiding, or even
just a joking remark. He dotes on his little sister, the Keeper
of Arilinn Tower, and would do anything to protect her. He is
also close to his younger cousin, Valentine... who has decided to go
career officer in the military. And...
he's very unsure of the situation currently, where the current Lord of
the Ardais Domain is planning a Springtime war.
Notes:
Lord Ardais' neice Marelie has been taken hostage by the Ardais'
ancient enemies, the Aldarans of Scathfell.
The heir has a couple of instant cousins (and one of them who will be
like a shield-brother if he plays his cards right when he ascends to
the Domain). |
