Louis de Montluzin
The Scarlet Lion of Red Lake
Kight Commander, Sir Louis de Montluzin (a.k.a. The Scarlet Lion)
Louis de Montluzin, who in the unlikely event he should inherit, would be Louis IV, is the
second son of Leon VI de Montluzin. He was made marshal of the demesne and knight-captain of the
Lions of Luzin. Since he was a boy, Louis showed that natural Acadian affinity for horsemanship, and
while his brother was the brains of the family for managing their demesne, or his sister’s cunning for
diplomacy, Louis was no slouch in the field of wise rule and political treatises. His true area of expertise
was in the field of war. Louis was a strong and hearty boy, and only became stronger as he reached
manhood. Despite being at an age of 23, Louis has shown even-handed justice in his judgement and
treatment of county criminals, is said to be an exceptional Chevalier, or Cavalier in standard Common,
and he possesses a strength few in all of Eregoth can match. He is also content with his role as the
second son, saying “I possess the strength to act for my family, whereas my brother Leon possesses the
intellect to wield that strength, and with it, create the future for our family”. If Leon is the pinnacle of
chivalric rule and conduct within the counties, Louis is the pinnacle of chivalric combat and duty of the
noble family.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Well build, hale and hearty.
Body Features
Fair of skin
Facial Features
A stern face that bears the weight of his past and the exceptions of his family
Apparel & Accessories
Always wears a tabard of de Montluzin even when in court at House Beaufort
Specialized Equipment
Only used master-worked gear.
Mental characteristics
Gender Identity
Male
Sexuality
Bi-sexual
Education
A student of house Blake at the young age of 9. There Louis studied the ancient eregothen traditions of combat and court etiquette, eventual earning the rank of squire. He was then assigned to Sir Conde of house Beaufort. During this time Sir Conde and Louis were tasked to guard Hawk Island (and its slave trade) against raids from the Night Coast. There Louis showed himself very skilled with the tools of war.
Employment
Leon VI de Montluzin (father and lord of the minor house de Montluzin banner man to House Beaufort)
Accomplishments & Achievements
-Due to the outstanding work and service Louis did with Sir Conde, Louis was rewarded with a Knight Hood with the Lions of Luzin under House de Montluzin.
Earned the moniker "The Scarlet Lion" after his bloody deeds during the Battle of Red Lake.
Failures & Embarrassments
Being forced to defend the slave trade of Hawk Island. This is a black mark of shame that fallows Louis everywhere he goes. The other knights of the Lions of Luzin consider Louis to be a pretender to the title due to his service defending the Slave Trade.
Mental Trauma
Because of Louis' time on Hawk Island he no longer considers the Law to be the ultimate authority of the land. He much prefers to follow his own ideals.
Morality & Philosophy
Family, Gods, Lords, Law. This the hierarchy of Louis' thoughts and actions.
Taboos
Slaves and Undead
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Dreams of being the best knight he can be in order to help his brother accent to the de Montuluzin seat of power
Savvies & Ineptitudes
A dice man and a rider of horses
Likes & Dislikes
Oakenshield's flag makes Louis' skill crawl
Virtues & Personality perks
patient, but also a man of committed action
Social
Family Ties
Leon VI de Montluzin is the current comte of the de Montluzin demesne. He is a quiet man,
with no great talent for war, or an exceptional administrator, but he does possess a keen eye for
understanding politics and maneuvering his family into the best possible circumstances. He has raised
both of his sons to excel in both stewardship and war, so that they may specialize in the areas he does
not, and that they compliment each other’s strengths as he relies on them to complement his own. His
wife, Isabeau Dauphin, was from the noble house of Dauphin, which rules over the Summer Islands,
cementing a political alliance between these two houses. Tragically Isabeau died five years ago from the
flux. She gave birth to two sons and one daughter, Isabelle de Montluzin.
Isabelle de Montluzin is the youngest of the de Montluzin children. Isabelle bears striking
similarities to her mother in terms of beauty but takes after her father with her active interest in the
politics of the realm. Isabelle is a courtesan, and some would call her a mastermind, seeking to ally
potential courtiers with her family’s name and align their objectives with her family’s. Her enemies, no
one hears about, either due to her popularity at court, or because of her ability to silence them so
quickly that no one hears their whispers. Her training and education focus more on the diplomatic and
political schemes of the realm, and less with the “material necessities” of it that her brothers take part
in.
Leon de Montluzin, the first son of Leon VI, will likely inherit the demesne and rule as Leon VII.
He is currently the comte’s steward and seneschal, charged with the collection of taxes and ensuring
economic prosperity across the demesne. A clever lad, he has always been fond of numbers,
calculations, and building wealth rather than amassing strength of arms. He spent time as a monk
among the Pelor mission in Viviers, where he advanced both his spiritual and material education among
the other monks. Traditionally, the comte appoints either his wife or heir as steward of the demesne, to
both prepare the heir for rule as well as allow a smooth transition to power, in the event that the comte
does not have the capacity to rule. Viviers' horse-farms and vineyards, as well as the demesne’s general
wealth, have seen a slow trickle in economic profits, leading back to Leon’s economic policies, even
without incorporating slavery into the realm.
Lastly, Louis de Montluzin, who in the unlikely event he should inherit, would be Louis IV, is the
second son of Leon VI de Montluzin. He was made marshal of the demesne and knight-captain of the
Lions of Luzin. Since he was a boy, Louis showed that natural Acadian affinity for horsemanship, and
while his brother was the brains of the family for managing their demesne, or his sister’s cunning for
diplomacy, Louis was no slouch in the field of wise rule and political treatises. His true area of expertise
was in the field of war. Louis was a strong and hearty boy, and only became stronger as he reached
manhood. Despite being at an age of 23, Louis has shown even-handed justice in his judgement and
treatment of county criminals, is said to be an exceptional Chevalier, or Cavalier in standard Common,
and he possesses a strength few in all of Eregoth can match. He is also content with his role as the
second son, saying “I possess the strength to act for my family, whereas my brother Leon possesses the
intellect to wield that strength, and with it, create the future for our family”. If Leon is the pinnacle of
chivalric rule and conduct within the counties, Louis is the pinnacle of chivalric combat and duty of the
noble family.
The de Montluzin children, are stars for the future of the demesne, and will only enhance its
already bountiful artisanal wealth, strength in arms, and political gravitas outside the demesne. Lord de
Montluzin is extremely proud of his children, and implicitly trusts their judgement, not because they are
his children, but because they all have talent that even commoners and foreign lords can see, and the de
Montluzin children use their talents to enhance their strengths. When something is beyond their
expertise, they call on each other, and rely on the other’s judgement to carry their decision. When the
time comes that Leon VI will step down and his children inherit the lands, surely only greatness awaits
them.
Religious Views
Worships Pelor
Mannerisms
Will always be checking to make sure that his sword is clear of his scabbard.
Wealth & Financial state
As a second son of de Montluzin Louis receives 200gp per month.
Current Location
Species
Ethnicity
Year of Birth
1921
24 Years old
Circumstances of Birth
Born on the night of the eye deep in winter. The magic of this night is said to give all newborns incredible strength and indurence.
Birthplace
Lyonnais
Children
Gender
Male
Eyes
Blue with flecks of Gold, Noble Brow
Hair
Sandy Blonde Heir, Shoulder length. The current fashion of the Beaufort Court.
Height
5'11"
Weight
180 lbs
Quotes & Catchphrases
“I possess the strength to act for my family, whereas my brother Leon possesses the
intellect to wield that strength, and with it, create the future for our family”.
Aligned Organization
Character Prototype
Brad Pitt (interview with a vampire)
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