Sandal Castle, The York Estate's

[General Brewster]

House of York

House York Family Duke Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York and 1st Earl of Cambridge, KG - Diseased 1391 Duke Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York and 1st Earl of Cambridge, KG Age: Age 46, born in 1341 Title(s): Duke of York, Earl of Cambridge, Knights Garter, Lord High Steward, Knight of the Garter. Marital Status: Isabella of Castille Children: Edward(b.1373), Constance(b.1374) & Richard(b.1375) Skill(s): 6 points, +2 Battles, +3 Wealth, +1 Personal Combat Temperament: Phlegmatic: Reserved +1 Battle Rolls -1 AI rolls. Austere +5% Income, -1 AI Rolls. Sanguine: Confident +1 battle rolls, +1 to rout rolls. Equipment: Full Plate Armor (+20 hp, +8 Duels, +4 Survival, +5 post-battle condition rolls), Two-handed Weapon (+6 Duels, +1 Survival) On the death of his godfather, the Earl of Surrey, Edmund was granted the earl's lands north of the Trent, primarily in Yorkshire. In 1359, he joined his father King Edward III on an unsuccessful military expedition to France and was made a knight of the Garter in 1361. In 1362, at the age of twenty-one, he was created Earl of Cambridge by his father. Edmund took part in several military expeditions to France in the 1370s. In 1369, he brought a retinue of 400 men-at-arms and 400 archers to serve with John Hastings, 2nd Earl of Pembroke, on campaigns in Brittany and Angouleme. The following year, he first joined Pembroke again on an expedition to relieve the fortress of Belle Perche and then accompanied his eldest brother Edward, the Black Prince, on a campaign that resulted in the siege and sack of Limoges. In 1375, he sailed with the Earl of March to relieve Brest, but after some initial success, a truce was declared. In 1381, Edmund led an abortive expedition to join with the Portuguese in attacking Castile as part of the Fernandine Wars, but after months of indecisiveness, a peace was again declared between Spain and Portugal, and Edmund had to lead his malcontented troops home. Edmund was appointed Constable of Dover Castle and Warden of the Cinque Ports on 12 June 1376 and held office until 1381 Isabella of Castille Isabella of Castille Age: Age 32, born in 1355 Title(s): Marital Status: Edmund of York Children: Edward, Constance & Richard Skill(s): 6 points, +3 Survival, +3 Wealth, Temperament: Supine: Amiable, +1 to AI reaction rolls, -1 to duel rolls. Submissive -1 to AI reaction rolls and battles. Submissive: -1 to AI reaction rolls and battles, +1 to assassination & escape rolls. Sanguine: Sociable, +1 to NPC reaction rolls, -2% income. Duke Edward of Norwich, KG, Lord Chancellor Age: Age 17, born in 1373 Title(s): Second Duke of York. Marital Status: Lady Margaret Percy (Married 1394) (b. 1380) Children: Edmund of York(b.1397), Margaret Percy (b.1399), William of York(b.1400) Skill(s): 6 points, +2 Battles, +2 Personal Combat, 2+ Wealth(10%), Temperament: Phlegmatic: Reserved +1 Battle Rolls -1 AI rolls. Austere +5% Income, -1 AI Rolls. Choleric: Bloodthirsty, +1 Battles, -1 to NPC reaction rolls. Equipment: Full Plate Armor (+20 hp, +8 Duels, +4 Survival, +5 post-battle condition rolls), Two-handed Weapon (+6 Duels, +1 Survival)

Buildings

Tier I: - Tenant Homesteads: +10% estate income - Blacksmith Charters: -5% troop upkeep and recruitment cost Tier II: - Rented Properties: +15% estate income - Market Charters: +10% estate income, +1 AI interactions with Burghers - Armourers and Weaponsmiths: - 10% troop upkeep and recruitment cost Tier III: -Enclosed Farmsteads: +20% estate income -Mercantile Patronage: +15% estate income, +1 AI interactions with Burghers - Regulated Equipment: -15% troop upkeep and recruitment costs, grants 1 knight free of cost and upkeep Regional Buildings: Sheep Enclosures: makes £200 per annum, +2 Burgher Interactions.

Demesne and Income

Total Annual Income: £7.600 Yorkshire: 11. Doncaster/Conisborough - Average Income. YORK. 13. York - Rich Income. YORK. 14. Barnsley - Average Income. YORK. 16. Wakefield/Sandal - Average Income. YORK. 40. Howden - Prosperous Income. YORK. 41. Pocklington - Prosperous Income. YORK. 43. Derwent - Prosperous Income. YORK. 44. Selby/Cawoodl - Average Income. YORK. 37. Holderness/Holme - Prosperous Income. YORK. Rutland: 1. Oakham - Average Income. YORK. 2. Uppingham - Average Income. YORK. 3. Ketton - Average Income. NOT ACC.

Livery and Retinue

Knights: Sir Thomas Goffrey Sir Robert Scorner Sir Richard Bruce Sir William Stone Sir John Mann Sir Henry Brewer Sir Edward Gray Sir Albert Keystone Sir Peter Horsetail Sir Alaric Hagan Sir John Grey Sir Richard Fitz-Simon Sir Miles Stapleton Sir Thomas Wale Sir Hugh Wrottesley Sir Male Loryng Sir John Chandos Sir James Jameson Sir Hugh Brew Sir Graig De Blois Sir John Courtois Sir Lionel Brave Sir James Dave Sir Edward Mactoshi Livery and Retinue: 0 Company His Grace, The Duke of York, Edward of Langley 40 Yeomen Archers 40 Yeomen Foot 20 Men-At-Arms Total men: 100 Total Upkeep £441 1st Company Sir Thomas Goffrey 40 Yeomen Archers 40 Yeomen Foot 20 Men-At-Arms Total men: 100 Total Upkeep £441 2 Company Sir Robert Scorner 40 Yeomen Archers 40 Yeomen Foot 20 Men-At-Arms Total men: 100 Total Upkeep £441 3rd Company Sir Richard Bruce 40 Yeomen Archers 40 Yeomen Foot 20 Men-At-Arms Total men: 100 Total Upkeep £441 5th Company Sir John Mann 40 Yeomen Archers 40 Yeomen Foot 20 Men-At-Arms Total men: 100 Total Upkeep £441 6th Company Sir Henry Brewer 40 Yeomen Archers 40 Yeomen Foot 20 Men-At-Arms Total men: 100 Total Upkeep £441 7th Company Sir Edward Gray 40 Yeomen Archers 40 Yeomen Foot 20 Men-At-Arms Total men: 100 Total Upkeep £441 8th Company Sir Albert Keystone 40 Yeomen Archers 40 Yeomen Foot 20 Men-At-Arms Total men: 100 Total Upkeep £441 9th Company Sir Peter Horsetail 40 Yeomen Archers 40 Yeomen Foot 20 Men-At-Arms Total men: 100 Total Upkeep £441

Regional Bonuses

Yorkshire Centre of the Wool Trade: This area is one of the centres of the English wool trade, and thus those who have their primary estates within these lands will be able to invest in the industry by constructing sheep enclosures. Populated: Yorkshire is is the largest county in England and certainly among the most populous, boasting land that is extremely fertile. All those whose primary residence is located here gain +10% to estate income. Wakefield/Sandal: Sandal Castle: An old estate of the De Warennes, it was granted to Edmund, Duke of York when he was age six. The Duke however preferred Fotheringhay in Northamptonshire as his home; this is nonetheless a stout abode worthy of a Duke’s household. +2 siege rolls, -2 raid rolls. Conisborough: Conisburgh Castle: This castle was once a royal residence of Harold Godwinson, the last Saxon King of England: in fact its very name is derived from what the Saxons called it, Cyningesburh or 'the king's fortress'. It gained its current form under William de Warenne, Earl of Surrey and close ally of William the Conqueror, and was held by his descendants before eventually reverting to the Crown in 1347 & being granted to Edmund of Langley, from whom the later Dukes of York inherited it. It's a strong fortress with a rounded keep and stone curtain walls overlooking its outer bailey, and if Yorkshire's holders lose the city for whatever reason, they can retreat here to hold out further. +2 Siege rolls & can hold out for 1/2 a year (3.5 days), can only be used if York falls to the enemy and the characters defending it succeed in their escape rolls. York: Walls of York: York's walls, originally built by the Romans and successively rebuilt & improved by the Vikings and English of the 13th-14th centuries, are noted for being exceptionally formidable and completely enclose the city from external threats. Four main gatehouses or 'Bars' - Bootham Bar, Monk Bar, Walmgate Bar and Micklegate Bar - serve not just as fortified defensive positions during sieges, but also allows the city's master to extract tolls from those passing through it, which (on account of the city's status as a major economic powerhouse of northern England) translates to quite a few people indeed. +5 Siege rolls, -5 Raiding rolls, +5% income. Northamptonshire Livestock: Northampton is particularly famed for its large, animal-rearing farmsteads, providing a decent source of income for those who have their primary estates located there. +5% income. Fotheringhay: Fotheringhay Castle: Originally built by Simon de Senlis in 1100, Fotheringhay Castle has had many owners throughout history, from various Scottish princes to the Earls of Chester. It became a royal property since the 1220s until Edward III handed it to his fourth son Edmund of Langley, ancestor of the Dukes of York, shortly before his death in 1377. Langley extensively renovated the old and battered castle into a fortress worthy of a King's son, and it eventually became a favoured residence of a certain later Duke of York - Richard of York, one of the original major actors of the Wars of the Roses, whose youngest son Richard was born within its walls. While it keeps its original motte-and-bailey layout, the castle's defences now consist of a moat, a stone curtain wall with a fortified gatehouse, an inner ditch, inner ramparts built of stone, and a polygon-shaped keep on the raised motte at its heart. +3 Siege rolls, -3 Raid rolls, and if the outer walls were to fall the defenders can hold out in its keep for half a year (3.5 days). Cambridgeshire Huntingdonshire & Cambridgeshire Flat land: Remarkably flat lands, Cambridgeshire and Huntingdon are favoured spots for attacking generals. +1 to field battles for attacking armies. Provincial Bonuses: Cambridge: University of Cambridge: The second-oldest university in England, this institution dates back to 1209 when a number of Oxford scholars fled from the wrath of the townsfolk there and sought refuge in Cambridge instead. Ironically, despite their unfortunate histories together, the two universities banded together in 1334 to successfully petition King Edward to forbid the construction of other universities throughout England, effectively establishing a duopoly on higher education. Characters start with 2 extra trait points when coming of age here, and the controller further enjoys the services of educated physicians, providing a +1 bonus against death rolls and birth rolls. The owner of this province cannot construct the University great building.

Edward, 2th Duke of York's Will

In the name of God and the Holy Trinity, that are Three but One essence, I Edward of Norwich, second Duke of York, declare that being sound of mind and body wish that in the time of my death, God have mercy of mine soul, my estates, lands and assets shall be divided this way: 1) Edmund of York, My beloved son will be my designated heir, all my titles, lands and castles shall be passed on to him with the exception of the lands in Ruthland. 1/3 of my wealth shall be passed onto him. 2) William of York will inherit the lands in Ruthland. 2) Richard, Earl of Cambridge, my beloved brother will stand to inherit everything in the case my first born son, Edmund of York and my second son, William of York dies and there are no other legitimate male children. 3) My wife, very beloved Lady Margaret, she shall have a third of all our Wealth. 4) My noble sister, Constance of York shall all have an 1/3 share of my wealth. Signed and sealed with our seal, before witnesses, including the archbishop of York, the Duke of York, Edward of Norwich, and Lady Margaret Percy, my beloved and devoted wife. (ROWS OF WITNESSES AND SIGNATURES) (PENDING WAX SEAL)

Owned Castles

Sandal Castle, Main residence, Conisbrough Castle

[Mary The Quene]

Some day Sir John De Montagu arrives at the gates of Sandal Castle, hoping to be granted an audience with the duke.

[General Brewster]

He is welcomed into the hall of the Keep. Edmund is sitting in his large chair near the fire. Not enjoying the cold of the keep. As one of the servants announces Sir John, Edmund gets up and turns to his visitor.
"Well Hello Sir John De Montagu, I presume you are a kinsman of Earl William De Montagu?"

[Mary The Quene]

He is welcomed into the hall of the Keep. Edmund is sitting in his large chair near the fire. Not enjoying the cold of the keep. As one of the servants announces Sir John, Edmund gets up and turns to his visitor.
"Well Hello Sir John De Montagu, I presume you are a kinsman of Earl William De Montagu?"

Sir Montagu made a slight nod out of courtesy. Your Grace, indeed, i am the nephew of Earl Montagu and his sucessor to his title's. Unless william would suddenly pop out a son at his age, but that seemed very unlikely he thought. So as good neighbors i wanted to pay you a visit, what do you think about the recent developments? Montagu ofcourse referred to the whole Appellants situation.

[General Brewster]

Edmund pointed at the smaller chair opposite of his own indicating the Sir could sit.

"Some wine perhaps Sir John?" Edmund asked,, the servants already knew enough and brought two cups. Edmund took up his own and took a sip before hanging back. He made a large sigh and said. "The recent events are depressing. My good friend Simon Burley was executed without trial. Unprecedented, he had the right of a trial among peers. The fact these laws are violated make me wonder if these 'Traitors' really are traitors. "

[Mary The Quene]

Edmund pointed at the smaller chair opposite of his own indicating the Sir could sit.

"Some wine perhaps Sir John?" Edmund asked,, the servants already knew enough and brought two cups. Edmund took up his own and took a sip before hanging back. He made a large sigh and said. "The recent events are depressing. My good friend Simon Burley was executed without trial. Unprecedented, he had the right of a trial among peers. The fact these laws are violated make me wonder if these 'Traitors' really are traitors. "

Sir Montagu sits in his seat agreeing with the Duke's words. Yea, certainly things weren't done objectively, he did not even had the chance to defend himself. Lord Montagu drank from his wine. I don't think these appellants are doing this for the good of the realm but rather to fill their own pocket, just like the king's favorites before them. Montagu scratches his chin. I suppose many of the kings favorites are still outta somewhere and they will return with an army to or fair lands. More war, more bloodshed Montagu supposed. What do you plan to do at that point? Montagu inquired

[General Brewster]

Edmund nodded in agreement, happy to see someone would agree with him. Edmund stroke his beard when he was asked about his allegiance, glorious and manly as it was. In times past he would've been called a mere Barbarian for having such a glorious beard. "I would tend to agree that they do it to further their own cause Sir John." The duke took an other moment to think before finally replying to the Sir. "I wish I had an answer. I would do nothing that would endanger my family. However I must listen to God as well. I must make the right choice when it presents itself. How about yourself Sir John? I do not think you traveled here just to say hello. I assume you have your plans or idea's of your own?"

[Mary The Quene]

Sir Montagu made a slight smile. Ha, what we will do is exactly this, Do nothing, let the wolves take each other down. The Montagu family had different issues to deal with, like siring a child for the far future. No good lord, in my good conscience and that of my father i can not take part in the massacre that will take place. He did not want to spend manpower for what he deemed an unnecessary conflict. hmm, whatever the choice you make i hope we can remain on good terms to avoid conflict between our lands. Montagu wondered what side the Duke would choose in the end

[General Brewster]

Edmund smiled. "Peace between neighbors is a must I agree. I am willing to commit to it as well. " Edmund nodded knowing peace around his base of income was vital.

[Mary The Quene]

Sir Montagu made a slight pat on the Duke's shoulder. Yeah, we've had enough war already, peace is always a good thing. Then Montagu changed subject. I'd liked to arrange a marital alliance with you to secure this peace but it seems that we are doomed to be an extinct dynasty, but if i get a child don't you think a marital alliance would be a wise idea? better to make things sure if he would ever sire a child he thought

[General Brewster]

Edmund raised an eye when a mere Sir puts his hands on him. However he saw the mans growing importance and said nothing of it. After a moment of silence he said "Yes, a good proposal!"

[Mary The Quene]

Sir Montagu made a weak smile. Good, we have a verbal agreement then. relieved that the Montagu's made an ally in the duke of York, hopefully one day the two houses could be united in a marital union. Now, i'll take my leave, unless you have something to add? Sir Montagu prepared himself to leave for London

[Gandalfus]

A small party arrived, bedecked in Lancastrian colours; it was led by the youthful Henry Beaufort, Gaunt's second bastard son. He requested an audience with his uncle, the Duke of York.

[The Mad Skylord]

A band of men arrived, carrying a Maltravers banner. Their leader requested an audience with the Duke of York.

[General Brewster]

A small party arrived, bedecked in Lancastrian colours; it was led by the youthful Henry Beaufort, Gaunt's second bastard son. He requested an audience with his uncle, the Duke of York.

Henry was admitted into the castle and led into the great hall. After several minutes in which refreshments were offered York joined him in the Hall.

A band of men arrived, carrying a Maltravers banner. Their leader requested an audience with the Duke of York.

Their leader was admitted and led to the hall were large fires burned to keep the place warm. The heat could be considered unbearable by some but the Duke has been seriously ill and was feeling terribly cold.
The two knights employed by the Duke were present in the room, guarding their duke from the unknown man.

[Oznerol]

Thomas Holland, Earl of Kent, arrives to Sandal Castle, after news of the duke's recovery reached him.

[General Brewster]

Thomas Holland, Earl of Kent, arrives to Sandal Castle, after news of the duke's recovery reached him.

The Earl was considered a friend to house York and thus he was admitted within the castle. Brought to the Duke's private office where the heat could be considered unworkable by some. But the old duke had a habbit of cranking the fires up to stay warm. It helped him think he thought.

[Oznerol]

The earl, rather short, stout and fleshy, wears green robes, lined with soft fur and embroidered. The white hart badge pinned on his chaperon.

"My Lord of York, I am deeply gladdened by your survival: we feared your Lordship could, any time, yield your soul to God. Shall He bestow His blessing upon your noble persona"

Said Kent, solemnly.

"I come with a proposal of marriage: my eldest son and heir, Thomas Holland, Earl of Surrey, is yet unmarried. I think that there is none better than your noble daughter Constance, shall God bless her, to become my son's lawful wife"

[General Brewster]

The earl, rather short, stout and fleshy, wears green robes, lined with soft fur and embroidered. The white hart badge pinned on his chaperon.

"My Lord of York, I am deeply gladdened by your survival: we feared your Lordship could, any time, yield your soul to God. Shall He bestow His blessing upon your noble persona"

Said Kent, solemnly.

"I come with a proposal of marriage: my eldest son and heir, Thomas Holland, Earl of Surrey, is yet unmarried. I think that there is none better than your noble daughter Constance, shall God bless her, to become my son's lawful wife"

The Duke looked up from behind his oak wooden handcrafted desk. He was relatively busy because his sons had not been too concerned with filling the gap their father left when ill.

"Ah the white hart badge what a pleasing sight. " the duke rose and greeted the Earl. "I myself feared the allmighty would claim me, allas it seems he has different plans with me! I shall serve him the remainder of my day to thank him for this divine intervention."

The Duke came from behind his desk and indicated the Earl to sit in the chairs before the desk. "A fine proposal. I cannot decline. I have no doubt your family will be in a position to care for her if she was your own. I agree"

[Oznerol]

The Duke looked up from behind his oak wooden handcrafted desk. He was relatively busy because his sons had not been too concerned with filling the gap their father left when ill.

"Ah the white hart badge what a pleasing sight. " the duke rose and greeted the Earl. "I myself feared the allmighty would claim me, allas it seems he has different plans with me! I shall serve him the remainder of my day to thank him for this divine intervention."

The Duke came from behind his desk and indicated the Earl to sit in the chairs before the desk. "A fine proposal. I cannot decline. I have no doubt your family will be in a position to care for her if she was your own. I agree"

"My mother's hart. However, it's more famous as my brother's own badge, one I wear with pride, noneless"

Added Holland with a slight smile.

"We can let our clerks and attendants hammer down the minutae, them, such things aren't our concern. But, tell me, my Lord, would you be against marrying them both before next year? Like in few months, they're both of age, certainly, and any delay could result in a waste of time. I bet my brother will be greatly pleased by this, your Grace"