| Deceased | William de Montagu, 2nd earl of Salisbury, King of Mann and 4th baron Montagu
Born 1328 (59)
status: Married to Elizabeth de Mohun
Children :
- John Montagu (died 1383)
- Elizabeth Montagu (died 1360)
- Mary Montagu (died 1359)
Born in the year of 1328 AD from his father William Montagu (1301-1344) and his mother Catherine Grandison (1304-1349) he was the eldest son to inherit his father estate's upon his death, at the time of his inheritance he married to the king's first cousin and was one of the knights admitted to the foundation of the Order of the Garter. In 1348 William married Joan of Kent who was the Suo Jure peer of Kent, they were the same age at the time of the marriage, what Lord Salisbury did not know is that when he married joan that she already married John Holland before. Upon Holland's return to England he claimed Joan as his wife and after careful examining the matter the church concluded that Joan indeed is Holland's lawful wife, after learning of this and being dismayed to learn that his wife favors Holland his marriage with Joan had been annul ed in 1349 leaving Lord Salisbury humiliated and angered.
Lord Salisbury, by now twenty-one years of age, was showing signs of becoming a successful military commander. Despite the fiasco of his marriage with a member of the royal family, Lord Salisbury rose rapidly in the ranks of the army upon the strength of his own competence. He served as a commander of the English forces in France in many of the following years, including as commander of the rear guard of the black prince's army in 1355, and again at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356, and further serving in 1357, 1359 and 1360. Later in 1360, he was one of the commissioners who negotiated the treaty of Brétigny
During the quieter years that followed the treaty, Lord Salisbury served on the king's council, working closely with King Edward III. He returned to the field in 1369, serving in John of Gaunt's expedition to northern France, and then in other raids and expeditions, and on some commissions that attempted to negotiate truces with the French. Lord Salisbury helped Richard II put down the rebellion of Wat Tyler. In 1385, he accompanied Richard II on his Scottish expedition.
Lord Salisbury remarried after the first fiasco, this time he married Elizabeth de Mohun, daughter of John De Mohun,9th baron De Mohun. He sired one son and two daughters, both daughters died early during their infancy and his only son would marry Lady Elizabeth FitzAlan, however William's only son (another william) died in 1383 during a tournament, at this age it is very unlikely for Lord Salisbury to provide another child so when he dies his nephew is likely to inherit his inheritance, the death of his children and his first failed marriage made him quite depressed and aloof despite his respected status as military leader.
+3 battle's
+2 survival
+1 wealth
Hand-and-a-half Weapon (+4 Duels, +3 Survival), the most common name for large single-handed weapons, are typically used without shields but are lighter and thus more mobile than two-handed weapons, giving the user the ability to position themselves faster and exploit the situation with more agility, at the cost of reduced reach and less power than a two-handed weapons, but superior reach and power to a single handed weapon. These weapons cost 100£. (for the current earl, to be inhrited for John Montagu upon his death)
- Pessimistic: This character is always looking at the negative side of things. They may be right in some cases - when you suspect every man you meet to be a bad guy, you're probably right at least one out of ten times - but it doesn't exactly make them endearing. +1 to survival rolls, -1 to AI reaction rolls.
- Meticulous: This character loves to analyze situations down to the last minutiae before acting. On one hand this means they'll probably have a clear picture going in, on the other their decision-making abilities could easily become paralyzed as they spend too much time analyzing and not enough acting. +1 detection rolls, -5% movement speed.
- Reserved: This character is a stoic who generally keeps to him/herself and exercises strict control over their emotions. While this means they're not likely to make reckless moves in court or on the battlefield, they can come across as unfeeling robots to others. +1 battle rolls, -1 to AI reaction rolls.
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John de Montagu, 3rd Earl of Salisury, King of Mann, 5th Baron Montagu.
John Montagu (born 1345) is the son of his father John Montagu (1330-1385) and his mother Margaret de Monthermer, his father was the second son of William Montagu, the first earl of Salisbury and therefore as now the presumed heir of his uncle's estates as he is now childless. As a young man, Montagu distinguished himself in the war with France, and then went to fight against the pagans in Prussia, probably on the expedition led by Henry Bollingbrooke (the future Henry IV of England). However as of lately his main task is to produce a living son to continue the line of the Montagu dynasty, as a 42year old he will have no time to spare for doing exactly that.
+2 survival,+2 wealth, +2 battle's.
Full Plate Armor (+20 hp, +8 Duels, +4 Survival, +5 post-battle condition rolls) - Covering oneself from head to toe in the best plate available brings significant advantages and drawbacks. While slightly hindering mobility, the wearer becomes a tank that is almost impervious to attacks. Favored by knights taking to the battlefield, knowing their main role in such an event will be to present the heaviest possible mass atop a horse to plough through enemy troops in a formation of massed heavy horse, this is a set of armor for surviving a major battle rather than a set for everyday wear or single combat. This set of armor costs 500£.
Hand-and-a-half Weapon (+4 Duels, +3 Survival), the most common name for large single-handed weapons, are typically used without shields but are lighter and thus more mobile than two-handed weapons, giving the user the ability to position themselves faster and exploit the situation with more agility, at the cost of reduced reach and less power than a two-handed weapons, but superior reach and power to a single handed weapon. (inherited from his uncle)
53 years
spouse : Maud Francis (born 1370, died 1393), Eleanor De Bohun (1366- 1397)
Child(ren) :
- William Montagu (born 1392, 4y)
- Anne Montagu (born 1395) - 86-90 is a smart child; A free +1 to a skill of your choice upon the age of 16.
- Sociable: This character is an extroverted social butterfly, capable of making friends left and right. However, they have little time for 'boring' matters like finances, and are more interested in buying flashy things to show off to their friends than managing their wealth. +1 to NPC reaction rolls, -2% income.
- Empathic: This character is strongly attuned to the emotions of others and cares for them, making them great friends or kinsmen to have - but poor warriors and generals. +2 to AI reaction rolls, -1 to battle/joust/duel rolls.
- Impulsive: This character acts before (sometimes, without) thinking. They might move and decide more quickly than others, but their recklessness can lead them to disaster as well. +5% movement speed, -1 to detection rolls. |
Berkshire Manor, the Montagu estates.
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