Sir Hywel of West Lavington
| Sir Hywel, Banneret Knight of West Lavington | |
|---|---|
 Sir Hywel of West Lavington | |
| Born |
10 January 422 Salisbury, Logres |
| Died |
15 February 492 Terrabil |
| Ethnicity | Cymric |
| Occupation | Banneret Knight |
| Years active | 443-492 |
| Known for |
Deep sense of loyalty Lavish Tournaments Skill at stewardship |
| Religion | British Christian |
| Spouse(s) | Lady Eilwen |
| Children | 1 |
Sir Hywel of West Lavington (Born 422) was a banneret knight and vassal of Earl Roderick of Salisbury. He was also the father-in-law of Sir Clegis the Subduer and father of Lady HYWEL'S DAUGHTER.
Personality
Sir Hywel was a rare man in his era in that he truly loved his wife, deeply and passionately. When she died in childbirth, Hywel never again married despite having no heir, meaning that his daughter was set to inherit great wealth and lands.
Hywel was a kind, yet stern, father and friend. His subjects respected him, and he was awarded status as a banneret knight due to his skill in battle which was highly respected by his fellow knights.
Important Deeds of Note
In 489, Sir Hywel led a great tournament to test Sir Clegis before giving assent to marry. Having had many conversations with the young knight, Hywel suspected that he might be a good husband to his daughter. Sir Jaradan and Sir Galam the Bear also took part in the tournament, though Sir Clegis came away victorious, winning a beautiful peregrine falcon as his prize, as well as the chance to meet Sir Hywel's beautiful daughter. Offering her hand to the young knight, Hywel was impressed when Clegis stated that he wished to ensure that the young lady also desired the match. Allowing them to meet, she assented to the marriage and the ceremony took place shortly thereafter.
Sir Hywel was grievously injured in battle against the Cornish forces at Terrabil, and died of his wounds after slipping into a coma from which he never awoke.
