Canterbury Cathedral: Home to Henry Burke

[Lord William]

Name:
Henry Alan Burke


Age: 37



Titles:
His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury
Lord Bishop of Chichester‎
Lord High Chancellor

Residents:
Sarah Burke (28) - cousin/caregive
Edward Burke (7) - son/His Lordship the Earl of Derbyshire

[Warhead7]

Henry Shieldworth approached the cathedral, carrying the newly made sword which was for Henry Burke.

[Lord William]

Henry greeted the blacksmith outside the cathedral entrance, and walked him towards his manor

I am greatful for your workmanship my son, i look forwards to seeing the product. once we step inside you may tell me all about it

[Warhead7]

Henry stepped inside with Henry Burke.

"It was made from a special mix of metals my father taught me. He had his own special techniques. Hard, light as a feather. They would make any other blacksmith wonder how this can be achieved. If you find this sword not up to your liking then another shall be made at no expense."

Henry presented the sword still in it's sheathe to Henry Burke.

[Lord William]

Henry smiled, he was quite pleased with the workmanship it was evident tha smith was good at his craft

It is wonderful, though I ask one more thing of thee. Kings may come and go but the church must always have a presence within England to install order and maintain peace within the realm when the royal family fails to fulfill its duties. I shall be creating a holy order charged by the archbishop to protect the church and those whom are loyal to it. Now I come to my last request that you join the order and serve as a master armourer

[Warhead7]

Henry was shocked at this request. Yet he knew it was better than working in his father old workshop. He came here to deliver a sword and now he could be a protector of the church.

"I accept. What is it that you would have me do?"

[Lord William]

Henry smiled with pleasure, his plans were soon to unfold and be would finally have a holy order

I have brought the finest masons in Europe to build the headquarters of the order, I would like that you speak with the architect and him your thoughts on how you would like your forge built and perhaps if there is time how you would like your new home.

[Warhead7]

A new home was a welcome thought to Henry.

"I will speak to the masons at once. Do you know where I might find them?"

[Lord William]

Henry was bewildered by that question
honestly i do not know, but i am certain he is somewhere in the city

[Warhead7]

Henry looked puzzled but did not want to keep Henry Burke waiting.

"I shall be off then. I will return when it is complete"

(ooc: are you making a new thread of the headquarters? Or should I make one for my new home?)

[Ace_General]

Archbishop Burke's presence is requested in Windsor

[Lord William]

Henry bravely escaped the prison of Lord de Vassy his body cut and bruised from the hospitality of his gracious host, he collapses before the front gates. Henry is found on the ground by two local parishioners and is carried into the cathedral and laid upon his bed.

now the knights of Albion stand guard protecting the archbishop from any future danger

[Warhead7]

Henry Shieldworth hears of the news and rushes to Henry Burke. He looked very tired and beat up.

"What the hell happened to you?! You have been missing for days, weeks even! And now the men are all on alert?"

Henry was very confused and was desperate for answers.

[Lord William]

Henry awoke in a haze, his body still in pain from the escape.

Im sorry my son, I have been a prisoner of Lord de Vassy. I shall tell thee that he is a cruel man, he had no respect for the church or God. Under his capture I was beaten, stripped naked and placed backwards on a donkey to tour the walls of London. I have never been so humiliated in my life, I would have rather died a martyr than becoming a mockery of the church.

[Warhead7]

Henry felt enraged.

"We must do something! He can't get away with that. Do you have men that are loyal to you? Men that would fight?"

[Warhead7]

Henry felt enraged.

"We must do something! He can't get away with that. Do you have men that are loyal to you? Men that would fight?"

[Lord William]

I have a small retinue of guards to protect me, though I ask thee to stay away from London. It has become a city of butchers, the river has turn red from the spilled blood.

Henry went before the alter and fell to his knees

oh Heavenly Father bring quickly an end to the evil which now plagues the city of London, protect the innocent from harm and allow the forces good to triumph. I ask that thee give me wisedom and strength to lead your children during these difficult times, and guide my hand in anointing a good and true king worthy of the immense responsibilities and duties of being a king.

Henry than began praying in Latin

[Warhead7]

Henry backed away slowly during the prayers.

"London... I must find some men, de vassy cannot get away with this"

[Lord William]

Henry paused briefly to ask a request before the young lad leaves

find me Lord Carlisle and tell him I must speak with him urgently

[Warhead7]

This request puzzled Henry, however he did not ask why.

"Of course"

Henry went off to find Lord Carlisle.