Tiverton Castle, the Courtenay Estates

**Xion** · February 10, 2017, 10:08 AM

Character Information

Family Tree of the House de Courtenay

Hugh de Courtenay, 2nd/10th Earl of Devon (1303 - 1377) m. Margaret de Bohun (1311 -1400)
Their children and descendants :

Sir Hugh de Courtenay, KG (1327 - 1348) m. Elizabeth de Vere
-Hugh de Courtenay, Baron de Courtenay (1345 - 1374)
-Margaret de Courtenay (1344 - 1380) m. Sir Theobald Grenville II

Thomas de Courtenay (b. 1330 - d. 1393) Canon of Crediton and Exeter

Sir Edward de Courtenay of Godlington (1331 - 1370) m. Emeline Dawney
-Edward de Courtenay, 3rd/11th Earl of Devon (1357 -) m. Maud Camoys
-Edward de Courtenay (1385 - 1399)
-Emeline de Courtenay (1385 - )
-Hugh de Courtenay (1389 - 1394)
-James de Courtenay (1390 - )
-William de Courtenay (1401 -)
-Edward de Courtenay (1401 -)
Sir Hugh de Courtenay, Lord Warden of the Stannaries (1358 - 1399) . Elizabeth FitzPayn (1359 - 1394)
-Elizabeth de Courtenay (1375 - )
-Hugh de Courtenay (1382 - 1389)
-Isabel de Courtenay (1384 - )

Sir Robert de Courtenay of Moreton (1334 - 1398) m. Rohesia de la Pomeroy (1336 - 1394)
-Henry de Courtenay (1355 - 1379)
-Thomas de Courtenay (1360 -) m. Anne de Totnes
-Henry de Courtenay (b. 1380 - 1390)
-Robert de Courtenay (1380 - ) m. Elena Beauson
-Robert de Courtenay (b. 1396), Elena de Courtenay (b. 1396)
-Rohesia de Courtenay (1382 - )

William de Courtenay, Archbishop of Canterbury (1342 - 1392)

Sir Phillip de Courtenay of Powderham, Keeper of Exmoor Forest, Steward of Cornwall(1355 - ) m. Ann Wake
-Richard de Courtenay (1375 -1401 ) m. Mary FitzWarin
--James de Courtenay ( 1393 -)
-John de Courtenay ( 1377 -)
-William de Courtenay (1378 -)
-Agnes de Courtenay (1380 -)
Margaret de Courtenay (1380 -)

Sir Peter de Courtenay (1346 -1389) m. Margaret Clyvedon
-John de Courtenay (1360 -) m. Ann de la Pomeroy
--Peter de Courtenay (1375 - )
--Margaret de Courtenay (1375 -)
-Edmund de Courtenay (1362 -) m. Elizabeth Cogan
--Richard de Courtenay (1389 -)
-Joan de Courtenay (1367 - ), a nun
-Margaret de Courtenay (1370 -)

Humphrey de Courtenay (1350 - 1360)

Margaret de Courtenay (1326 - 1385 ) . John de Cobham, 3rd Baron Cobham
Elizbeth de Courtenay (1330 - 1394), m. John de Vere (1st), Sir Andrew Luttrell
Katherine de Courtenay (1335 - ) m. Thomas Engaine, 2nd Baron Engaine
Anne de Courtenay ( 1360 - )
Joan de Courtenay (1350 - ) m. Sir John Cheverston, now a nun

Demense and Income Information

Military Information

**Xion** · February 13, 2017, 07:23 PM

After a rider from London arrived with news of the Earl's appointment to the position of Lieutenant-General of Calais, Edward first writes an order to recruit a company of a hundred soldiers and a officer for them along with the required armament. He then leaves his study to find his brother, who was practicing archery. "Brother." "Edward, care for an apple?" Hugh gestures to a barrel of apples that he apparently had been using a few of as targets to practice on. "No. I come to inform you that you will be the acting lord of Tiverton as I have been appointed Lieutenant-General of Brittany by the crown." Hugh smiles. "I'll ask uncle William to pray for your safe journey to wherever your seat is there, and I'll make sure uncle Phillip doesn't do anything foolish or harasses the Stannaries again." "Write for my opinion on anything of import before you make a decision, however." "Of course, brother." The two Courtenays leave the courtyard of Tiverton and within the month, the Earl of Devon sets sail for Brest with his recruited forces.

**Gandalfus** · March 01, 2017, 04:42 PM

England was usually warm and wet in the height of summer, the air not cool but heavy, humid, something that caused Henry great discomfort. South-west England was perhaps the warmest part of the country, idyllic and coastal, separated off, somehow different. Cornwall's people spoke some queer tongue still, something that did not sound too dissimilar to the sing-song speech of those Welshmen who still dwelt within the marcher lordships of Monmouth and Glamorgan, and even the folk of Devonshire had adopted their own take on the English tongue, thicker and broader than the standard. To Bolingbroke it was as foreign and different as the very north of the country, and thus he felt very much an outsider as he and his party of retainers approached Tiverton castle, a herald calling up to the ramparts that the Earl of Hereford had come to break bread with Devon.

**Xion** · March 02, 2017, 06:41 AM

Shortly after Bolingbroke's herald called up to the ramparts, the gate to Tiverton Castle was opened and the party of the Earl of Hereford were allowed into the courtyard, where several servants took their horses to the stables and the Earl was greeted by Sir Hugh de Courtenay, the younger brother of the Earl of Devon, who was away in Calais. "Good day, my lord of Hereford, and welcome to Tiverton. I am Hugh de Courtenay, the brother to the Earl of Devon. Unfortunately, my brother is at Calais at this time."

**Gandalfus** · March 02, 2017, 07:32 AM

"Alas, I had meant to speak with him." Hereford replied, a lack of certainty in his tone. Would it be wise to trust Devon's brother to represent him in this matter?

"It is perhaps something not meant for all ears." Bolingbroke decided to take the gamble. "If you would, good sir, we could discuss this within the Keep."

**Xion** · March 02, 2017, 09:27 AM

"Of course." Deciding to use his brother's study for the meeting, Hugh leads Hereford through the keep of Tiverton to the Earl of Devon's study, which compared to the study of most of the other nobility of England, would appear rather simplistic, with the few luxury items and decorations in the room being mostly brought in by Devon's grandfather or great-grandfather during their time as earl by the worn appearance of the items. Hugh gestures to a seat for Hereford and has servants bring some refreshments and wine. "So, what is this issue you wished to discuss with my brother?"

**Gandalfus** · March 02, 2017, 10:28 AM

"It is a matter regarding the writings of Henry Bracton that I come for some clarification. Your brother is a respected man, who stays well above the petty politics of our King's court." Bolingbroke answered, indulging in a sip from a goblet of wine. Bracton had been a prominent cleric and interpreter of the law, who had lived some years ago - Hereford had searched incessantly for any kind of useful rhetoric. “The king has a superior, namely, God. Also the law by which he was made king. Also his curia, namely, the earls and barons, because if he is without a bridle, that is without law, they ought to put the bridle on him." The passage had been memorised, word for word, and was repeated now to the Earl's brother. Richard had, in the past, attempted to rule as an absolute monarch; the lords Appellant had emerged for a good reason.

**Xion** · March 02, 2017, 01:24 PM

"That is because my brother has learned from the actions of our uncles.." Hugh says, referring to the actions of Phillip de Courtenay and the King's response to William de Courtenay's public reproval of the King and the threats that followed driving the Archbishop of Canterbury to Devon for some time. "..and my brother has benefited from remaining out of the politics of the realm with the Captaincy of Calais by his majesty, and during the short rule of the Lords Apellant, the governorship of Brest as Lieutenant-General of Brittany." Hugh picks up a goblet of wine and drinks from it as he thinks about the passage Hereford recited. "You wish for my brother to be part of another group of Lords Appellant to try and rein in his majesty, my lord of Hereford?" Hugh takes another sip from his glass of wine, thinking on the proposal and his uncle's words to him after the latest meeting of Parliament, that his majesty had apparently added the sin of Wrath to the ones of Avarice and Hubris that had caused Canterbury's reproval of the King and his court and the rather violent response to it.

**Gandalfus** · March 02, 2017, 04:00 PM

"To restrict the temptation to rule above the law, yes." Bolingbroke answered evenly, well aware that he was skirting along the lines of legality. "But not with the illegal violence that blighted Woodstock's government; something akin to the provisions pushed forward during the reign of the last King Henry." At Oxford, the King had agreed to a council of barons - led by Simon de Montfort - that effectively took the reins of government from him, restricting his personal power greatly.

**Xion** · March 03, 2017, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by Gandalf.

"To restrict the temptation to rule above the law, yes." Bolingbroke answered evenly, well aware that he was skirting along the lines of legality. "But not with the illegal violence that blighted Woodstock's government; something akin to the provisions pushed forward during the reign of the last King Henry." At Oxford, the King had agreed to a council of barons - led by Simon de Montfort - that effectively took the reins of government from him, restricting his personal power greatly.

Hugh drinks from his goblet. "While I would like to believe such an endeavor would not have any violence similar to that of Woodstock's government, I doubt that would be the case. The supporters of his majesty would likely muster any forces they could and march against the new Appellants to try and quickly end this new attempt against his majesty. This is also presuming his majesty does not violently react to these provisions in a manner similar to how he reacted to the Archbishop of Canterbury's reproval of the decadence of his court several years ago." Hugh picks up a pastry and eats it. "I can also say my brother would want to weigh any option and possibility available to him before acting, so if he was here, all he would likely say is he would consult with our uncle the Archbishop and consider your words, my lord of Hereford."

**Gandalfus** · March 03, 2017, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by Xion

Hugh drinks from his goblet. "While I would like to believe such an endeavor would not have any violence similar to that of Woodstock's government, I doubt that would be the case. The supporters of his majesty would likely muster any forces they could and march against the new Appellants to try and quickly end this new attempt against his majesty. This is also presuming his majesty does not violently react to these provisions in a manner similar to how he reacted to the Archbishop of Canterbury's reproval of the decadence of his court several years ago." Hugh picks up a pastry and eats it. "I can also say my brother would want to weigh any option and possibility available to him before acting, so if he was here, all he would likely say is he would consult with our uncle the Archbishop and consider your words, my lord of Hereford."

"Very well." Hereford nodded, neglecting to indulge himself upon food. Bolingbroke lived a relatively spartan lifestyle, attempting to avoid the sin of gluttony despite the frequent temptation to indulge. "Naturally, these are weighty matters that require some deliberation. It would be unwise to make a rash decision."

**Xion** · March 04, 2017, 11:35 AM

"Of course, my lord of Hereford. I will send a letter to my brother so he may deliberate these matters at once instead of being informed of them upon his return to England from Calais."

**Gandalfus** · March 22, 2017, 12:24 PM

A letter arrives, bearing the seal of the Duke of Lancaster. It details an offer of marriage, with Lancaster offering his daughter Joan as a future match for Courtenay's heir.

**Xion** · March 30, 2017, 10:25 AM

In mid-October of 1394, Henry de Courtenay's wife and the second son of the Earl of Devon would perish from an illness that had afflicted several members of the staff and a few of the other Courtenays. Henry's usual positive attitude would be broken by this incident and for a few days following it he would drink heavily and remain in his chambers. The Earl's son had a small funeral overseen by his mother due to his father being away in Calais.

**The Mad Skylord** · April 03, 2017, 03:58 AM

John FitzAlan, Baron Maltravers and Arundel, arrived to speak to the Earl of Devon.

**Xion** · April 03, 2017, 06:39 AM

One of the earl's retainers appears at the gatehouse and informs Maltravers that the Earl of Devon was away in Calais.

**Gandalfus** · April 14, 2017, 07:55 AM

A message from Lancaster arrives, expressing interest in upholding the previous marriage agreement. He invites a representative of the Earl to Kenilworth, to determine the exact details of the marriage contract.

**Xion** · April 24, 2017, 08:14 AM

Following his brother's death when the ship he was taking to Calais was caught in a storm, and Devon's return to Tiverton following the news of his brother's death and word of turmoil beginning to stir in England, the Earl reads his brother's will and ensures his nieces receive their inheritance.

The will of Sir Hugh de Courtenay, Lord Warden of the Stannaries :
-The manors of Boconnoc and Goderington, along with half of my wealth are to go to my daughter Elizabeth
-The manors of South Allington and Stancombe along with half of my wealth are to go to my daughter Isabel