Chewintin & Keldkith
Bailiff: Sir Krisagon Lartyne
Liege: Sir Shernâth Mirdârne, Constable of Jédes
Chéwintin was established when a small fort was built on a hillock overlooking a bend in the River Kald. Cottages were built along the riverbank and, radiating out from the village, a series of fertile fields were cleared. Eventually, as the population grew, more land was needed. A new site, half a league south of Chéwintin was chosen. The original wooden fort has been replaced by an impressive four-storey watchtower. It is located on a rock outcropping in the river at the eastern end of the village. Because of the small demesne and general indifference to agriculture shown by previous bailiffs, the manor house does not have a barn or even a stable. The watchtower was constructed between 673 and 676; one of several border towers constructed after the great army of King Torastra was defeated at the battle of Chelna Gap. King Torastra decreed that noble landholders would receive “from the Exchequer the sum of £10” towards the building of a “defensible tower”. The tower at Chéwintin is one of two “£10 Towers” in Asólade Hundred. The other is at Yeashim. The mill is located at the western edge of Chéwintin. The current of the River Kald is moderate, but easily turns the undershot waterwheel.
Sir Krisagon Lartyne, Bailiff of Chéwintin
Sir Krisagon was appointed bailiff of Chéwintin by the Earl of Balim, after the Constable of Jedes petitioned the earl for the removal of his predecessor. A self-made man, Sir Krisagon spent twenty years working as a mercenary. He worked mostly for the Earl of Bâlim and the Mángai of Kibân, protecting the caravans of the Silver Way. Sir Krisagon arrived in Chéwintin late in the autumn of 719 to find the settlement being raided by the Kath. This was the first of several challenges. Other than a short visit when he arrived, over three months ago, Sir Krisagon has not visited the Constable of Jédes. Sir Krisagon desired his own manor more than anything else. Although appointed as bailiff, not fiefholder, the Earl of Bâlim is aware of Sir Krisagon’s desire. The earl has promised to grant him the fief after five years, if he proves himself a worthy lord.
Sir Draco Lartyne
Sir Draco is Sir Krisagon’s younger brother. Sir Krisagon has supported his brother his whole life, providing arms and armour and arranging for his training in the Earl of Bâlim’s court. Sir Draco does not have an official position, but acts as an unofficial adviser to his brother. His whole life Sir Draco has lived in the shadow of his brother, depending on him for everything. If anything, Draco craves a manor more than his brother; his loyalty lasts only so long as it suits his purpose.
Sir Krisagon has neither wife, children nor squire. In fact he has none of the usual accoutrements of a manor lord. He does, however, have a large war band. There are five medium footmen, five shortbowmen, plus two corporals, a sergeant, and a falconer resident at the manor. Sergeant Bors has been with Sir Krisagon for almost twenty years. Officially in charge of the men-at-arms, Bors also acts as body servant, aide, and chamberlain, in the absence of anyone else to carry out these duties. Bors is a rough man and is also a respectable field physician. The two corporals, Rainault and Tibald, are mounted men-at-arms. They have been with Sir Krisagon for over fifteen years and are unquestioningly loyal. The men have taken on the role of huntsmen, helping to feed the household. The ten remaining soldiers are all men in their forties who plan to retire. Sir Krisagon has promised them 25 acres each. The men have served between eight and twelve years and were chosen for their farming experience, loyalty, and toughness.
Miller £££
Shavit of Cie is a native of Gardîren. He is a long way from home, but master’s posts are not easy to find. Shavit has two apprentices and supports his wife and young daughter in some comfort.
Woodcrafter £££
Tenue of Pembina is a fourth-generation inhabitant of the village, though some still view his family as outsiders. He spent his apprenticeship with a master in Quâldris, but moved home as soon as he became a journeyman. He refused to send his son to the same master and has instead sent him to Jédes, where he is apprenticed to Alen of Asane.
Medium Foot (Beadle)
Arden of Hestin is a medium foot yeoman. A strong and fit middle-aged man, he regularly drills all members of his clan.
Reeve
Odins of Mahon is a white-haired and bearded man of almost 50 years. He lives with his son, Maruk, and foster daughter, Bronwyn. Bronwyn and Maruk have been betrothed since childhood. An extremely clever man, he has used his position to cement his clan’s dominance in the community by obtaining grants of free and serf land. He is clanhead as well as reeve. The last three bailiffs allowed him to run the manor as he saw fit. It has been six generations since anyone but the Mahon clanhead was appointed reeve. He sees Sir Krisagon as a threat to his power.
Herder
Guille of Broatch is a tall and powerfully built man. He likes the power of his position, but despises the work. Most of the actual herding is done by his two oldest sons.
Woodward
Couran of Broatch is an energetic and ambitious man. His wife is a tall, slight, compassionate woman who prepares herbal remedies and cares for sick members of the community without regard for clan or ability to pay. They have three girls.
The hamlet of Kéldkith lies half a league south of Chéwintin, on the Ósel River. Like Chéwintin, it consists of a string of huts along the riverbank. Both villages have a number of poorer families who fish to supplement their income.
Metalsmith £££
Gerwein of Corydon was promoted to master and sent to Chéwintin when the hundred master, Gefrin of Garyx from Bélgìe, failed to find an established master. The previous metalsmith had left, disheartened by the poverty and the occasional Kath attacks. Only 22, Gerwein provides adequate service. His recently arrived apprentice shows great promise.
Longbow
Teres of Hestin is a talented archer. A lusty man, rumours suggest that his wife’s sister shares more than just their cottage.
Assistant Reeve
Aedden of Mahon is Odin’s half brother. Like the reeve’s position, this post has been monopolised by Clan Mahon for several generations. The assistant reeve is, however, more generous toward his labourers.
Liege: Sir Shernâth Mirdârne, Constable of Jédes
Chéwintin was established when a small fort was built on a hillock overlooking a bend in the River Kald. Cottages were built along the riverbank and, radiating out from the village, a series of fertile fields were cleared. Eventually, as the population grew, more land was needed. A new site, half a league south of Chéwintin was chosen. The original wooden fort has been replaced by an impressive four-storey watchtower. It is located on a rock outcropping in the river at the eastern end of the village. Because of the small demesne and general indifference to agriculture shown by previous bailiffs, the manor house does not have a barn or even a stable. The watchtower was constructed between 673 and 676; one of several border towers constructed after the great army of King Torastra was defeated at the battle of Chelna Gap. King Torastra decreed that noble landholders would receive “from the Exchequer the sum of £10” towards the building of a “defensible tower”. The tower at Chéwintin is one of two “£10 Towers” in Asólade Hundred. The other is at Yeashim. The mill is located at the western edge of Chéwintin. The current of the River Kald is moderate, but easily turns the undershot waterwheel.
MANOR RESIDENTS
Sir Krisagon Lartyne, Bailiff of Chéwintin
Sir Krisagon was appointed bailiff of Chéwintin by the Earl of Balim, after the Constable of Jedes petitioned the earl for the removal of his predecessor. A self-made man, Sir Krisagon spent twenty years working as a mercenary. He worked mostly for the Earl of Bâlim and the Mángai of Kibân, protecting the caravans of the Silver Way. Sir Krisagon arrived in Chéwintin late in the autumn of 719 to find the settlement being raided by the Kath. This was the first of several challenges. Other than a short visit when he arrived, over three months ago, Sir Krisagon has not visited the Constable of Jédes. Sir Krisagon desired his own manor more than anything else. Although appointed as bailiff, not fiefholder, the Earl of Bâlim is aware of Sir Krisagon’s desire. The earl has promised to grant him the fief after five years, if he proves himself a worthy lord.
Sir Draco Lartyne
Sir Draco is Sir Krisagon’s younger brother. Sir Krisagon has supported his brother his whole life, providing arms and armour and arranging for his training in the Earl of Bâlim’s court. Sir Draco does not have an official position, but acts as an unofficial adviser to his brother. His whole life Sir Draco has lived in the shadow of his brother, depending on him for everything. If anything, Draco craves a manor more than his brother; his loyalty lasts only so long as it suits his purpose.
MILITARY
Sir Krisagon has neither wife, children nor squire. In fact he has none of the usual accoutrements of a manor lord. He does, however, have a large war band. There are five medium footmen, five shortbowmen, plus two corporals, a sergeant, and a falconer resident at the manor. Sergeant Bors has been with Sir Krisagon for almost twenty years. Officially in charge of the men-at-arms, Bors also acts as body servant, aide, and chamberlain, in the absence of anyone else to carry out these duties. Bors is a rough man and is also a respectable field physician. The two corporals, Rainault and Tibald, are mounted men-at-arms. They have been with Sir Krisagon for over fifteen years and are unquestioningly loyal. The men have taken on the role of huntsmen, helping to feed the household. The ten remaining soldiers are all men in their forties who plan to retire. Sir Krisagon has promised them 25 acres each. The men have served between eight and twelve years and were chosen for their farming experience, loyalty, and toughness.
CHEWINTIN VILLAGE RESIDENTS
GUILDS
Miller £££
Shavit of Cie is a native of Gardîren. He is a long way from home, but master’s posts are not easy to find. Shavit has two apprentices and supports his wife and young daughter in some comfort.
Woodcrafter £££
Tenue of Pembina is a fourth-generation inhabitant of the village, though some still view his family as outsiders. He spent his apprenticeship with a master in Quâldris, but moved home as soon as he became a journeyman. He refused to send his son to the same master and has instead sent him to Jédes, where he is apprenticed to Alen of Asane.
Medium Foot (Beadle)
Arden of Hestin is a medium foot yeoman. A strong and fit middle-aged man, he regularly drills all members of his clan.
OFFICERS & OTHERS
Reeve
Odins of Mahon is a white-haired and bearded man of almost 50 years. He lives with his son, Maruk, and foster daughter, Bronwyn. Bronwyn and Maruk have been betrothed since childhood. An extremely clever man, he has used his position to cement his clan’s dominance in the community by obtaining grants of free and serf land. He is clanhead as well as reeve. The last three bailiffs allowed him to run the manor as he saw fit. It has been six generations since anyone but the Mahon clanhead was appointed reeve. He sees Sir Krisagon as a threat to his power.
Herder
Guille of Broatch is a tall and powerfully built man. He likes the power of his position, but despises the work. Most of the actual herding is done by his two oldest sons.
Woodward
Couran of Broatch is an energetic and ambitious man. His wife is a tall, slight, compassionate woman who prepares herbal remedies and cares for sick members of the community without regard for clan or ability to pay. They have three girls.
KELDKITH RESIDENTS
The hamlet of Kéldkith lies half a league south of Chéwintin, on the Ósel River. Like Chéwintin, it consists of a string of huts along the riverbank. Both villages have a number of poorer families who fish to supplement their income.
Metalsmith £££
Gerwein of Corydon was promoted to master and sent to Chéwintin when the hundred master, Gefrin of Garyx from Bélgìe, failed to find an established master. The previous metalsmith had left, disheartened by the poverty and the occasional Kath attacks. Only 22, Gerwein provides adequate service. His recently arrived apprentice shows great promise.
Longbow
Teres of Hestin is a talented archer. A lusty man, rumours suggest that his wife’s sister shares more than just their cottage.
Assistant Reeve
Aedden of Mahon is Odin’s half brother. Like the reeve’s position, this post has been monopolised by Clan Mahon for several generations. The assistant reeve is, however, more generous toward his labourers.
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