Richmond Castle, seat of John of Brittany

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House of Dreux-Richmond

Jean de Bretagne is the second son of the late Duke John II of Brittany and his wife Beatrice. Through his mother he was the grandson of King Henry III of England, making him the nephew of King Edward I. He was raised at the English court and participated in tournaments though did not distinguish himself. He fought against the French in the 1290's when the French king confiscated the Duchy of Aquitaine, but was defeated. Despite this, his uncle Edward I warmly welcomed him back, treating him almost like a son. When the first of the Scottish Wars broke out, John would the campaign north. His father passed away in 1305, and the following year Edward I invested John with the Earldom of Richmond, which had been passed down in his family since the reign of King Stephen. In addition, he was appointed Guardian of Scotland, confirmed once more when Edward II ascended the throne. The Earl of Richmond is a trusted and respected diplomat, along with being one of the oldest earls in England. Throughout the tumultuous reign of his cousin Edward II, with rebellious earls and barons, John has remained loyal to the crown. He was even a close friend of the royal favorite Piers Gaveston, a man despised by many peers of the realm. When Gaveston was executed by Thomas of Lancaster, it fell to John and Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester to try to mend and reconcile the two parties. John of Brittany, Earl of Richmond John of Brittany, Earl of Richmond, Count of Tréguier Name: John of Brittany in English, Jean de Bretagne in French Titles: Earl of Richmond Count of Tréguier Age: 48 (born 1266) Marital Status: Single Children: None Temperaments: Phlegmatic - Empathic (+2 Charisma, -1 to battle/joust/duel rolls) - Reserved (+1 battle rolls, -1 Charisma) Supine - Amiable (+1 Charisma, -1 to duel rolls) Traits (6 points): Survival +3 Charisma +3 Prestige: +10 from 5 lordships owned +4 from Child of a Duke +6 from Parent is a Duke +8 from Grandparent is a King +6 if Earl Total prestige: 34 Family Tree John II, Duke of Brittany (1239-1305), married Beatrice of England (1242-1275), daughter of King Henry III of England (1207-1272) and Eleanor of Provence (1223-1291) Arthur II, Duke of Brittany (1262-1312), first marriage to Marie, Viscountess of Limoges (1260-1291), second marriage to Yolande of Dreux, Countess of Montfort (1263) by Marie of Limoges John III, Duke of Brittany (1286), first marriage to Isabella of Valois (1292-1309), second marriage to Isabella of Castille (1283-1328) Guy, Count of Penthièvre (1287), married Jeanne d'Avaugour (1300) Peter, Seigneur of Dol-Combourg and Sant-Maloù (1289-1312) by Yolande of Dreux John of Montfort (1295) Beatrice of Brittany (1295) Joan of Brittany (1296) Alice of Brittany (1297) Blanche of Brittany (1300) Marie of Brittany(1302) John, Earl of Richmond (1266) Marie, Countess of Saint Pol (1268) Peter, Viscount of Leon (1269-1312) Blanche, Countess of Artois (1271) Eleanor of Brittany, Abbess of Fontevrault (1275)

Demesne

Castles Richmond Castle (Richmondshire - main seat) Richmondshire - Primary Residence 1. Startforth - Sparse Income 2. Reeth - Sparse Income 7. Bedale - Average Income 8. Richmond - Average Income 9. Croft - Average Income Total Income: £1,400 Buildings Startforth Tier I Reeth Tier I Bedale Tier I Richmond Tier I Croft Tier I

Livery and Retinue

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Regional Bonuses

Richmondshire: Border Lords: Those whose estates are close to the Scottish border are used to dealing with raiders and invading armies. -2 raid rolls, -5% soldier cost and upkeep, Provincial Bonuses: Richmond: Richmond Castle: The symbol of royal power in this county, this castle was constructed from 1071 onwards after William’s brutal harrying of the north. Though a little outdated, it is still a sturdy enough fortress that benefits from a naturally strong location. +2 siege rolls, -2 raid rolls.