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| − | Sir Botheric was born at Tisbury, in Salisbury to his father Alaric and his mother Jacqueline. At a young age Sir Botheric was sent away to Tolosa, the family's ancestral home, to be educated in the traditional Occitanian ways. He returned to Salisbury, was squired in 479 and trained by [[Sir Elad of Vagon]]. He earned his knighthood in 485 after he and his companions dealt successfully with a wild bear which had been terrorizing a village, and some local bandits who tried to waylay the group. The adventure proved formative, and the band eventually took the name [[LPen:Characters#The_Ursine_Brotherhood|The Ursine Brotherhood]] because of it. | + | Sir Botheric was born at Tisbury, in Salisbury, to his father Alaric and his mother Jacqueline. At a young age Sir Botheric was sent away to Tolosa, the family's ancestral home, to be educated in the traditional Occitanian ways. He returned to Salisbury, was squired in 479 and trained by [[Sir Elad of Vagon]]. He earned his knighthood in 485 after he and his companions dealt successfully with a wild bear which had been terrorizing a village, and some local bandits who tried to waylay the group. The adventure proved formative, and the band eventually took the name [[LPen:Characters#The_Ursine_Brotherhood|The Ursine Brotherhood]] because of it. |
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| + | [[File:Cathar_cross.png|thumb|The Cathar Cross, symbol of the faith of Sir Botheric and his family.]] | ||
Botheric is married to Lady Tryamour and has 4 children: | Botheric is married to Lady Tryamour and has 4 children: | ||
* Theodoric Michel II (male, b. 487) | * Theodoric Michel II (male, b. 487) | ||
Revision as of 15:32, 13 December 2014
| Sir Botheric the Potent | |
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 Sir Botheric at leisure at his Tisbury estate | |
| Born |
14 July 464 Tisbury Manor, Salisbury, England |
| Occupation | Knight |
| Years active | 485-present |
| Known for |
Assiting Merlin in obtaining Excalibur Capturing King Octa Killing the rebel Duke Gorlois His skill at mounted combat |
| Religion | Cathar |
| Spouse(s) | Lady Tryamour (m. 0487) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parents |
Alaric of Tisbury Jacqueline |
Sir Botheric the Potent (Born 464) is a knight of Salisbury, residing at Tisbury with his wife, the Lady Tryamour, and his four children. He is well known for his valor, vigor, and temperance. He was squired in 479, knighted in 485, and wed in 487.
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Early Life
Sir Botheric was born at Tisbury, in Salisbury, to his father Alaric and his mother Jacqueline. At a young age Sir Botheric was sent away to Tolosa, the family's ancestral home, to be educated in the traditional Occitanian ways. He returned to Salisbury, was squired in 479 and trained by Sir Elad of Vagon. He earned his knighthood in 485 after he and his companions dealt successfully with a wild bear which had been terrorizing a village, and some local bandits who tried to waylay the group. The adventure proved formative, and the band eventually took the name The Ursine Brotherhood because of it.
Knighthood
After being knighted in 485, Sir Botheric took control of his family estate at Tisbury and proved himself a capable administrator. Development and fortification of the estate has been near-constant, while still maintaining the love and admiration of his resident peasants.
In many battles, Sir Botheric has shown his skill with the lance and sword.
Personal Life
Botheric is married to Lady Tryamour and has 4 children:
- Theodoric Michel II (male, b. 487)
- Marguerite Victoire (female, b. 488)
- Rene Alaric (male, b. 489)
- Henri Claude (male, b. 490)
