The County of Kent, House de Gaunt

[Pinkerton]

House de Gaunt



These are the Lands of the Count de Gaunt; A mighty castle for a loyal and pious man

Family Members

Oliver de Gaunt, Count of Kent (Aged 31)
Constanza de Gaunt, Countess of Kent (Aged 28)
James de Gaunt, Heir of the County (Aged 8)
Elizabeth de Gaunt, Daughter (Aged 6)
William de Gaunt, Second Son (Aged 3)

Oliver de Gaunt

Name: Oliver de Gaunt
Rank: Earl of Kent

Age: 31

Ethnicity: Norman/Saxon

Biography: Oliver's father, William, died of an strange illness while he was in France, fighting for King Henry. Since then, he has had run the County with an iron fist and a silk glove. He is married to Constanza; An italian girl he met during a travel he made in his youth

Physical Appearance: He is tall, handsome and has a light beard

Family:
Constanza de Gaunt (neé d'Apulia) (Aged 28), Wife
James de Gaunt (Aged 8), Son and heir
Elizabeth de Gaunt (Aged 6), Daughter
William de Gaunt (Aged 3), Second son

[Gandalfus]

Baron Robert de Courtenay arrives at de Gaunt castle.

[Pinkerton]

He is welcomed by a small escort, and he is taken to the castle; There Oliver de Gaunt, the count, was sitting in his wooden throne

Welcome, Baron, why do you honor me with your presence?

[Gandalfus]

He bows casually before the earl, then looks up to him.

Hail, Earl Oliver. I have come here to establish cordial relations with you, and perhaps negotiate an alliance of sorts.

[Pinkerton]

He bows casually before the earl, then looks up to him.

Hail, Earl Oliver. I have come here to establish cordial relations with you, and perhaps negotiate an alliance of sorts.

The Earl smiles cordially,

Rise, my friend

Your motives are honest, but let us first have dinner. My belly roars for some roasted boar

He chuckles, and suddenly, a dozen of serfs start preparing the meal table, sitting the Earl and the Baron at the head of it. Where the liege and his guest of honor sit. While some poured wine in their coups, others brought soup, vegetables, deer and the lovable boar

So, Baron, how are things in Norwich?

[Gandalfus]

He takes a seat, and admires the quality and variety of the foodstuffs. He turns to the earl.

Well enough, my lord. Taxes are flowing, as usual. Trade from burgundy is increasing since the treaty, which is always good. But enough about me, how fares you and yours, Lord Oliver?

[Pinkerton]

He takes a seat, and admires the quality and variety of the foodstuffs. He turns to the earl.

Well enough, my lord. Taxes are flowing, as usual. Trade from burgundy is increasing since the treaty, which is always good. But enough about me, how fares you and yours, Lord Oliver?

We have seen better days, Baron. Many sons said goodbye to their mothers and never returned from France. That place is the graveyard of many of us; But, thanks to the Lord, the land is rich and the crops are abundant as always

He sticked his fork to a fine venison, the meet was tasty and full of juice

Well, I must ask dear Baron. Have you heard of the Order of Saint Lorentz?

[Gandalfus]

We have seen better days, Baron. Many sons said goodbye to their mothers and never returned from France. That place is the graveyard of many of us; But, thanks to the Lord, the land is rich and the crops are abundant as always

He sticked his fork to a fine venison, the meet was tasty and full of juice

Well, I must ask dear Baron. Have you heard of the Order of Saint Lorentz?

He shook his head.

No, my lord. What is it?

[Pinkerton]

He shook his head.

No, my lord.

He sighs,

Well, it is no surprise

He stared at the glass of wine that he was drinking

My grandfather, Nicholas de Gaunt, may he rest in peace, alongside with the brother of the Earl of Essex founded that order, with the finality of defending the integrity of the Kingdom. Swearing to fight against any tyrant and defend those who rule fairly of any threats

He sipped the drink

This man, the Earl of Essex's brother, was found guilty of murder and hanged. The order had to be disbanded, to avoid any problems with the law, and to hide their embarrassment, and that was the end of the Order of St. Lorentz.

Oliver then turned his blue eyes to the Baron

I am proposing you to re-found it; With you and me as it's leaders. To finally redeem it and to defend it's original mission

[Gandalfus]

He muses for a time, then sips a mug of wine.

I agree with the orders principals. I would gladly found such a noble order.

[Pinkerton]

Excellent,

He smiles and raised his glass

For the Order of St. Lorentz!

[Gandalfus]

He raises his glass.

For the order of St. Lorentz.

[Pinkerton]

I'm glad this is settled, my friend

He looked at the walls of his own hall, admiring the beauty of the paintings

We have to arrange a meeting with the King, so we can get his blessing and legally re-establish the order

[Gandalfus]

He grinned, and nodded.

I am sure the order will prove to be a staunch protector of English values in the future, Earl Oliver.

[Pinkerton]

Hopefully it will, Baron.

He was rather serious about the matter

Do you know anyone else that may prove worthy of be invited to the Order?

[Gandalfus]

He stroked his chin.

The Duke of York and the Duke of Somerset seem like stout men.

[Pinkerton]

He nodded,

I see. I will trust your judgement, Baron. I will invite them to dine here after I go to London, you are also invited Robert. I will need your help to convince them, if they do not like the idea

[Gandalfus]

He nodded.

Very well.