Norris Aella Aledon
His Grace Norris Aella Aledon, 14th Duke of Regina
As a young man, Duke Norris followed a career path
common among members of the great nobility. He
entered the Imperial Naval Academy and graduated with
honours in 1084, proceeding straight to the staff college
due to an exceptionally high aptitude for intelligence
work. This virtually guaranteed that Norris Aledon would
not command starships but serve in a supporting role. It
was, however, a role in which he excelled.
As a lieutenant, Norris Aledon served in Disapora and the Old Expanses, gaining a different appreciation of naval affairs to that of a command officer of the equivalent rank. Another stint at staff college was followed by promotion to lieutenant-commander in 1090, and an assignment to the tactics college at Macene. Soon after being promoted to commander in 1097, Norris Aledon suddenly became heir to the Duchy of Regina due to the death of his older brother William. After a leave of absence lasting until 1098, Norris was formally invested as heir and began his education and training for the role of duke. He inherited the position months later.
It is said that there is no finer education than the navy for a member of the nobility, but a great noble also needs to be prepared for the role. Norris was not. He had the basics, of course, and a crash-course in the complexities of etiquette and diplomacy. However, Duke Norris still thought like a naval officer when he ascended to the Ducal throne. This had benefits and drawbacks; there were diplomatic gaffes and a focus in what others considered to be the wrong places, but there was also an increase in the efficiency of the navy. Piracy and smuggling went down, which increased prosperity and popularity.
As Duke Norris settled into the role he became more of a politician, but never completely. He retains a tendency to get to the point efficiently without the elaborate courtesies and ego-strokes expected from such a grand individual. Some find this refreshing, others less so. The courtesies are part of the fabric of high society, where service or agreement is rewarded with the experience of being praised by a great noble. This, and the fact that those seeking advancement are more likely to achieve it by playing court politics at Mora than doing an excellent job at Regina, means that Norris has gained a smaller but perhaps more loyal following than Duchess Delphine.
As a lieutenant, Norris Aledon served in Disapora and the Old Expanses, gaining a different appreciation of naval affairs to that of a command officer of the equivalent rank. Another stint at staff college was followed by promotion to lieutenant-commander in 1090, and an assignment to the tactics college at Macene. Soon after being promoted to commander in 1097, Norris Aledon suddenly became heir to the Duchy of Regina due to the death of his older brother William. After a leave of absence lasting until 1098, Norris was formally invested as heir and began his education and training for the role of duke. He inherited the position months later.
It is said that there is no finer education than the navy for a member of the nobility, but a great noble also needs to be prepared for the role. Norris was not. He had the basics, of course, and a crash-course in the complexities of etiquette and diplomacy. However, Duke Norris still thought like a naval officer when he ascended to the Ducal throne. This had benefits and drawbacks; there were diplomatic gaffes and a focus in what others considered to be the wrong places, but there was also an increase in the efficiency of the navy. Piracy and smuggling went down, which increased prosperity and popularity.
As Duke Norris settled into the role he became more of a politician, but never completely. He retains a tendency to get to the point efficiently without the elaborate courtesies and ego-strokes expected from such a grand individual. Some find this refreshing, others less so. The courtesies are part of the fabric of high society, where service or agreement is rewarded with the experience of being praised by a great noble. This, and the fact that those seeking advancement are more likely to achieve it by playing court politics at Mora than doing an excellent job at Regina, means that Norris has gained a smaller but perhaps more loyal following than Duchess Delphine.
Current Location
Species
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Duke of Regina
Family
Children
Gender
Male
Aligned Organization
Ruled Locations
Traits:
| Str | Dex | End | Int | Edu | Soc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 15 |
Skills
- Admin 4
- Advocate 1
- Broker 1
- Carouse 1
- Deception 3
- Diplomat 2
- Gun Combat (Slug) 1
- Investigate 5
- Language (Vilani) 3
- Language (Zdetl) 4
- Leadership 4
- Melee 0
- Persuade 2
- Profession (Naval Officer) 6
- Profession (Imperial Noble) 2
- Science (History) 2
- Tactics (Naval) 2
- Vacc Suit 2
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