Post by King Mark of Cornwall on Oct 26, 2011 9:23:23 GMT
Name: King Mark of Cornwall
Age: 34 (adult)
Class: Knight
Homeland: Cornwall
Lord: Arthur
Religion: Christian
Character's Nickname: Conomorus
Significant Family Members:
Tristan Prince of Lyonesse (nephew) aged 20
Alisander le Orphelin (nephew) aged 15
Traits:
Chaste 8 / 12 Lustful
Energetic 16 / 4 Lazy
Honest 11 / 9 Deceitful
Merciful 8 / 12 Cruel
Pious 6 / 14 Worldly
Temperate 13 / 7 Indulgent
Trusting 4 / 16 Suspicious
Brave 15 / 5 Cowardly
Physical Description: Mark is a dark-haired man of medium height
Personal History: From an old Romano-British house, Mark (christened Marcus Conomorus) was born in 556, the eldest nephew of Gorlois Duke of Cornwall. His father Sir Merchion, nicknamed Felix, was killed in an Irish invasion in 560. Mark and his elder sister and younger brother were brought up by his uncle Gorlois. It was Gorlois that ensured his elder sister Elizabeth was married to the King of Lyonesse in 567, which was quickly followed by the birth of her son Tristan in 570. Unfortunately Mark's sister died in childbirth. Duke Gorlois was killed by Uther Pendragon in 573 and King Uther subsequently married Gorlois’ widow Igraine. It was originally thought that one of the daughters of Gorlois would inherit Cornwall. However faced with constant rebellion by the Cornish, and attacks on the mainland of Britain by the Irish including attacks on Cornwall, Uther determined that neither of his stepdaughters was suitable for the task due to their youth and sex. Not wishing to grant the land to Gorlois’ younger brother Erbin who already was Prince of Dumnonia and his declared enemy, King Uther eventually decided in 576 that the 20 year old Mark, who had shown him loyalty, would be installed as regent of Cornwall. Upon Uther’s death in 583, and as the realm dissolved into anarchy, Mark declared himself first, Duke of Cornwall in 584 and then King of Cornwall in 588. Mark repelled a large Irish invasion force in 585, in which his younger brother Boudwin was killed. Mark had Boudwin's son Alisander brought up at his court which was based at Castle Dore and Tintagel. Now aged 34, Mark is firmly entrenched in Cornwall, however he still sits feels unease, due to the possible competing claims of his cousins, the daughters of Gorlois and his other cousin Geraint Prince of Dumnonia, the son of his late uncle Erbin. Mark has now come to Camelot for the coronation of the new King Arthur who he hopes will confirm him in his title.
Skills
Apprentice: Jousting
Apprentice: Endurance
Apprentice: Music
Novice: Horsemanship
Novice: Intrigue
Novice: Intimidation
Expert: Leadership
Expert: Combat
Age: 34 (adult)
Class: Knight
Homeland: Cornwall
Lord: Arthur
Religion: Christian
Character's Nickname: Conomorus
Significant Family Members:
Tristan Prince of Lyonesse (nephew) aged 20
Alisander le Orphelin (nephew) aged 15
Traits:
Chaste 8 / 12 Lustful
Energetic 16 / 4 Lazy
Honest 11 / 9 Deceitful
Merciful 8 / 12 Cruel
Pious 6 / 14 Worldly
Temperate 13 / 7 Indulgent
Trusting 4 / 16 Suspicious
Brave 15 / 5 Cowardly
Physical Description: Mark is a dark-haired man of medium height
Personal History: From an old Romano-British house, Mark (christened Marcus Conomorus) was born in 556, the eldest nephew of Gorlois Duke of Cornwall. His father Sir Merchion, nicknamed Felix, was killed in an Irish invasion in 560. Mark and his elder sister and younger brother were brought up by his uncle Gorlois. It was Gorlois that ensured his elder sister Elizabeth was married to the King of Lyonesse in 567, which was quickly followed by the birth of her son Tristan in 570. Unfortunately Mark's sister died in childbirth. Duke Gorlois was killed by Uther Pendragon in 573 and King Uther subsequently married Gorlois’ widow Igraine. It was originally thought that one of the daughters of Gorlois would inherit Cornwall. However faced with constant rebellion by the Cornish, and attacks on the mainland of Britain by the Irish including attacks on Cornwall, Uther determined that neither of his stepdaughters was suitable for the task due to their youth and sex. Not wishing to grant the land to Gorlois’ younger brother Erbin who already was Prince of Dumnonia and his declared enemy, King Uther eventually decided in 576 that the 20 year old Mark, who had shown him loyalty, would be installed as regent of Cornwall. Upon Uther’s death in 583, and as the realm dissolved into anarchy, Mark declared himself first, Duke of Cornwall in 584 and then King of Cornwall in 588. Mark repelled a large Irish invasion force in 585, in which his younger brother Boudwin was killed. Mark had Boudwin's son Alisander brought up at his court which was based at Castle Dore and Tintagel. Now aged 34, Mark is firmly entrenched in Cornwall, however he still sits feels unease, due to the possible competing claims of his cousins, the daughters of Gorlois and his other cousin Geraint Prince of Dumnonia, the son of his late uncle Erbin. Mark has now come to Camelot for the coronation of the new King Arthur who he hopes will confirm him in his title.
Skills
Apprentice: Jousting
Apprentice: Endurance
Apprentice: Music
Novice: Horsemanship
Novice: Intrigue
Novice: Intimidation
Expert: Leadership
Expert: Combat