Lomain am Lomanni
Duke Lomain am Lomanni (a.k.a. the Black)
Lomain am Lomanni, Duke of Lorancourt and Baron of Loman Dur, was born the fifth son of a poor knight in the service of Max I on January 29, 196 AF in the Briary of Lomansloth. He reached his present status through the loyal and brave service he has given to both the High King of Imesse and King of Lesser Imesse his entire life.
Lomain typifies the new generation of self-made noble in the High Kingdom of Imesse. He, like several other ruling nobles in the Kingdom of Lesser Imesse, came from a rather poor and unglorious background and rose to the highest levels of government and administration within the Kingdoms, gaining a staggering degree of wealth along the way. While the ancient noble houses and bloodlines still rule the northern half of the High Kingdom, Lomain and those like him have risen "through the ranks" to become the next generation of leaders and rulers in Imesse.
Called Lomain the Black for nearly his entire adult life and still referred to as such by friends and enemies alike, it is assumed the name came from his raven-colored hair and dark complexion. Some, however, know that Lomain has a real temper, and when it is upon him he is as black as night to those in his way.
Lomain has substantial holdings in both the north and the south. The Duchy of Lorancourt owes a tithe and sword tax to the High King for two Briaries located north of the Caldar River, while also owing both tithe and sword tax to Southridge for significant holdings in Lorancourt and the Barony of Loman Dur. Lomain has a very good relationship with Mak II , but does not with Max III. He and Turl am Nari detest each other and have actually come very near to blows against each other.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Tall, lean, very fit. Long black hair, tied back when fighting or active.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Born the youngest son of Ansel am Lomanni, a rather poor Knight of the household of Max I, Lomain was not in line to inherit a title or large family fortune. Instead, he took to adventuring within the forests and hills of Teboba when he was only 16 years old, much as his father had done before him. After three years of high-risk exploring and hunting, Lomain was called home to his father's small estate outside of Southridge when his father and brother's were called to fight for the High King in the Second Northern War in 213 AF.
After word of his father's death at the Battle of Nyallshold, Lomain and his brothers continued to work and train. Then, in 215 AF, Turl am Nari called for another 15,000 troops to invade Cobal, and Lomain ansered this call himself. Along with his two brothers, Monty and Belen, Lomain rode off the follow the High King's banner. Monty and Belen were both killed in the fighting in Cobal, and Lomain very nearly lost his life as well, but he won through and was granted the title of Baron of Loman Dur for his efforts.
Then, in 217 AF, the King of Lesser Imesse called for a campaign to rid the kingdom of the threat posed by the Black Dragon, Thanasimys. Lomain again answered and with a small band of highly motivated but poorly equipped men, he defeated and killed the beast and claimed the horde. This victory secured for him the goodwill of both the monarchs, teh gratitude of the residents of the Teboba region, and a level of wealth and influence unrivalled in his family's history. Later that same year, he was elevated to the title of Duke and granted the newly created Duchy of Lorancourt.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Lomain won significant honors during his service with the Imessian forces that invaded Cobal 18 years ago. He commanded a rear-guard action that gave the retreating main body of the forces time to get across the Caldar River, and even managed to get his last few men out of Cobal with no support from the main force. Lomain's recognition came at the cost of the Duke of Hekmo's reputation, however, and the Duke has never forgotten it.
It was his action during the Caldar crossing that won him his title as Baron of Loman Dur, and subsequent efforts in the two years following further elevated his status to the point that Max II and Mak II gave him the title of Duke of Lorancourt.
Failures & Embarrassments
Lomain's life was saved by an aged Halfling woman during the Caldar crossing, and Lomain was so focused on challenging the Duke of Hekmo, he abandoned his savior and never thanked her or learned her name. He has carried the shame of that encounter his entire life, and has only recently been able to begin to make amends to the Halfling woman.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Lomain knows he has several very powerful and well-connected enemies in Imesse. He has worked very hard and spent several fortunes to build his new domains with an eye to defense in case these enemies should ever try and take what he has built.
Social
Contacts & Relations
Lomain has many important friends, and many powerful enemies. He has seen himself take a meteoric rise in authority and influence, and is cautious in case his rapid rise should be followed by an ever faster fall. He has also made a real effort to mentor and aide the upbringing and training of the next generation of leaders by taking as squires many sons of notable familes, including Mark am Maxalli, son of the King of Lesser Imesse.
Family Ties
Fifth son of a poor briar, no extended family to speak of. His only surviving brother is now the Briar of Southridge, Alain am Lomanni.
Religious Views
Lomain, like his brothers, adopted and still adheres to the Druidic Faith of his mother, Winifrey Belmont, who died shortly after the Second Northern War was officially ended.
Relationships
Wealth & Financial state
Lomain is one of the wealthiest men in all of Imesse. He has spent vast sums of his personal wealth to build and improve his holdings and position in both Kingdoms but is still rumored to have as much as 45,000 guilders in bullion remaining from the horde of Thanasimys (roughly $18 million). His annual incomes from his titles and holdings exceeds 10,000 guilders.
Current Location
Ethnicity
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Duke of Lorancourt, Baron of Loman Dur
Age
39 years
Circumstances of Birth
Born 5th son of poor briar
Birthplace
Southridge
Family
Spouses
Siblings
Alain am Lomanni
(Brother)
Children
Belief/Deity
Druidic Faith
Aligned Organization
Other Affiliations
