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Jeremy Irons as Mortimer Trevelyan |
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name: |
Mortimer Trevelyan |
father: |
Aldus Trevelyan |
mother: |
Bria Trevelyan |
spouse: |
Freya Trevelyan |
issue: |
Evangeline (missing) and Jerold |
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gender: |
Male |
age: |
45 |
height: |
5'8 |
weight: |
11 st |
eyes: |
Brown |
hair: |
Greying |
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honorific: |
Master |
house: |
Terrick |
position: |
Deputy Sheriff |
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Background
Born and raised in the small village of Mosedale, not far from the Roost, Mortimer's family were stonemasons. With his elder brothers both looking to join the family business, the young lad wanted more from life, excitement, adventure, glory, a knighthood. As such, when he was old enough he left to join the Terrick's garrison, hoping it would be his path to his dreams. Turns out, years of walking the walls, maintaining the keep and helping break-up tavern brawls was not quite the path to honour he'd been expecting, nor, can it be said that he truly made a name for himself during those years. It's not that he was bad at it, just he never excelled at any of it. All round satisfactory. Adequate.
Eventually though, Robert Baratheon rose up against the Mad King and war once again came to Westeros. As he marched off with the Terrick levee his old dreams were once again rekindled. After all, what better chance to prove himself. Turns out though, battle wasn't what he had been expecting either and there is a lot that the songs and stories do not mention. By the time the battle of the Trident was won he even made himself scarce for a bit to avoid the flood of knightings that were occurring, just in case someone decided that since he was still on his feet then he might be a worthy candidate.
Before marching he'd done the decent thing and married the lass he'd been courting on and off for years, and when he returned she showed him the twins he'd left her with. He'd thought himself too old to become a father but took to it well enough. His first move was to request a release from his duties in the guard, which was granted. Instead he took a position in assististing the local Sheriff, at first simply providing muscle but later (once he'd learnt to read) also some help with the paperwork as well. The job suited him well, allowing him to exercise the skills he'd learnt in his years of soldiering but with less of the associated risks. There were periods of travel away from the Roost, but no actual night shifts, or drill any more.
When the time the Ironborn landed he was to the east of Terrick lands, helping to deal with a small dispute over a boundary stone. The first they heard of the assault was the vanguard of the refugees and the decision was quickly taken to warn as much of the countryside as possible. He went one way, the Sheriff the other. Making it to Stonebridge a couple of days later with a handful of villagers, he found his boss had not. Nor would he. As the army formed and marched on the reavers he went to, unhappy at the thought of the carnage to come, but even less happy with the idea of what had already happened, and what the future might bring if the invaders were not stopped. A serious head wound at the Battle of Alderbrook took him out of the rest of the conflict and by the time he was back on his feet the army had already left for Harlaw. That suited him well enough though and he moved quickly from Stonebridge where he'd been taken, back home. Reunion with his wife and son followed quickly but was tempered by the news that in the chaos of that morning, his five year old daughter had become lost in the masses, and did not make it into the castle with the others.
With no sign of the Sheriff ever found, he did what he could to keep the peace in the recovering town and lending the skills he'd learnt in childhood to the rebuilding efforts. With the return of Lord Justin he did what he found himself working closely with the youngest of Lord Jerold's sons on a number of matters and eventually played a part in ensuring that he was appointed to the position of Lord Sheriff. Since then there's been bandits, pickpockets, border disputes, and all other sorts of things to keep him busy. Possibly the most noticeable of these though was the incident where a couple of crazy Ironborn were kidnapping small children, during which he spent several weeks involved in the search and lead a party of nobles, knights and one soon-to-be knight to confront the kidnappers and rescue the remaining children.
Physical Features
A serious, weatherbeaten man, with dark but greying hair. A short beard and moustash are similarly coloured and sit at the opposite end of his narrow face. He stands about 5'8" and is not particularly large in build, but the way he holds himself betrays a certain level of worldly experience.
He carries a sword on his hip, it's not a knightly broadsword but nor is it a mere dirk either. Stout, but well worn boots, trousers, tunic and battered cloak complete his outfit with no adornment to be seen on any of it, save a small cloth sash over his belt that displays the heraldry of House Terrick.
Allies and Foes
"Law, without force, is impotent."
Pascal
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House Terrick: I have served them for all my adult life, first as a soldier and now assisting the Lord Sheriff. I have fought, and bled, and killed for them and I would do so again, but I hope I shall not have to. |
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Lord Justin Terrick: I won't say I pity him, that would not be accurate. I know that this world is unfair, but he does seem to have had his fair share of misfortune. Of sound mind and body, he should be Young Lord. He is not though, and I can not help but feel that he either needs to take his case to Lord Mallister, or start trying to work closer with his newly acquired family. |
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Young Lord Ozric Terrick: A practical man, the Roost could do much worse but I hope he and Lord Justin find a way to work together. They could be the key to keeping this place on it's feet, or they could create a rift that will tear it apart. |
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Lord Lothar Terrick: A bright young lad who reminds me a lot of his cousin, Lord Justin. He should do well I think. |
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Lady Gaelena Terrick: Twice we have spoken and have parted less than amicably. I think perhaps that says enough. Like her Lord brother, I think a plan of avoidance is likely for the greater good. |
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Master Corbitt: A good man. I had my worries that he might be a bit young and naive, but it seems that I was under estimating him. He has a good heart and a clear head to go with it. |
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Ser Kell Drakmoor: A capable sword. He's shown both remarkable control and remarkable passion, although I'm not sure I've seen much of anything in between. I'm told he proved himself during the occupation of the Roost and there is nothing that I have seen since then that would make me doubt him. |
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Master Keenan Terrick: As Lord Justin said, I shouldn't let him get under my skin. For now though he is off trying to prove himself so that he might regain his birthright. I know that I played a part in his downfall and must admit that that makes me uncomfortable, still, it was the Young Lord who made the decision, I merely provided him with information when he demanded it. |
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Lady Anais Terrick: A strong woman. Without her the Roost would be much worse off. My wife speaks of her courage during the siege and I hope that we will not suffer too much as we adjust to life without her steady hand and her guidance. Wise beyond her years, I wish her all the best in what ever future she can make for herself now. |
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Lord Bolland Terrick: The new Lord of the Roost. I have met him once, and it was at a stressful time for both of us. He's direct, I'll give him that, but I think I'll reserve judgement until a future time. Ideally such a time as I can know for certain the circumstances in which he came to power here, although I doubt such a time will come. |
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Lord Jerold Terrick: He may no longer be Lord of the Roost, but I served under him for longer than some of the sworn knights have been alive and marched to war behind him. In many respects he will always be my Lord. A fair and honourable man. My son is named for him and my daughter was named for his wife, my own wife's decision while I was away at war, but I do not find myself disliking her choice. Yet now he is gone. I wish I knew what had happened in that room, behind those closed doors. |
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Ser Jarod Rivers: Only a half Terrick, and possibly not even that given his choices. Still a good enough lad if he can keep his head straight. A shame he is gone, for we could use all the man power we can get our hands on right now. His father has his reasons though, and they are not for me to question. |
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House Mallister: The Lords of Seagard. They have their own rebuilding to do yet they still lend us men. That says much about their respect for their bannermen. |
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Lord Martyn Mallister: A fine knight who seems to be going through hardship at the moment. I hope he can dig himself out of it, we need more men like him, but at their best. |
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Lady Nedra Mallister: An intelligent woman. Maybe a little to quick to believe what she hears, but equally quick enough to change her mind if presented with further information. Knows her own mind, and is not afraid to let it be known. |
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Lady Saffron Mallister: Not a Lady I know well, but another that has made the Roost her home. COngratulatons to her and her husband are due, but I hope it does not cause pain to the Lady Anais. |
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House Ashwood: Our new neighbours to the north. Our deal with them means we didn't starve and our craftsmen work on their town in return. I hope they will prove to be a stable house despite their turbulant origins, and that they can keep their border secure. |
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Ser Darek Boldt: I once heard it said that you know you're getting old when the knights start to look young. A good lad, or I suppose that's innapropriate, he's a knight now, not a lad. I'm sure he'll make a good knight though, his heart is in the right place and he has determination in spades. |
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Lord Erik Jast: Lord Justin's opposite at Highfield. I might have more respect for the man if he hadn't tried to cover his own three weeks of inaction by blaming the Roost and it's search for failing to find the children. A very competant soldier, no doubt there, but not someone I feel any particular wish to spend more time with. |
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Lord Daryl: One for whom I think the search was equally about political point scoring. I don't know what happened in the Sept between him and the Erenfords, but I do know he was one of those to complain about Lord Ozric's decisions and then do nothing about it even when informed that they should speak to him. I can not say though that he did not fight hard and with skill, we would have been worse off without his blade. |
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House Haign: A house to the east of Stonebridge. I know little about them save they were with the Ashwoods in the most recent fight over that town. |
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Lord Perrin: He first came to the Roost to aid in the search for his niece. An unpretencious Lord who was willing to work with us which made such a change from some of the others. I like the man, and I hope that his friendship can bring Lord Martyn out of whatever melencholy it is that has him so caught. |
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Lord Alric Fenster: Young Lord to a Haigh bannerman, I can't claim to know the man well, but he faught hard enough and I never felt him unwilling to aid the search in any way. |
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Mistress Caul: It seems that Lord Justin's mercy has paid off in this instance. I am not sorry to see her gone from Terrick lands, but I do wish her well with the Haighs. |
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House Erenford: Another of the Frey banners. There are tensions between them and the Haigh's and Ashwood's I believe, but other than that I couldn't tell you much about them. Besides their apparent ability to lose heirs. |
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Mistress Kalira: Seems sweet on Nathaniel, but then that equally seems to be no rare thing. Knows her stuff when it comes to tracking though. |
House Camden: With them no longer in the trees, the land to our North is not as safe as it used to be. Odd they might have been but they did not deserve their fate and I wish we still had them guarding our borders. |
House Nayland: I won't claim to understand the reasons behind the feud between this house and the Terricks, but from what I know of Lord Jerold he will have had a solid reason. To my knowing, I've spoken to none of them. |
House Groves: That they and the Terricks do not get on is no secret, although I had hoped that they might put some of that behind them and aid in the search for the missing children given that they lost two of their own as well. Saddly, this appears not to be the case, although maybe now a little Lady is missing we may see them. |
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Mistress Dorsey: I hope she knows what she's talking about. I am placing a lot of trust in her. |
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Mistress Huntington: It is good to see the old brewer's widow keeping up the family business. Times have been bad for all of us and she hasn't been left without the same scars that so many of us carry these days. Her ale is still flowing though, and that brings cheer to men's hearts. |