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Alasdair, son of Fintan, began his career at the young age of 17, when he set forth from his family estates in Mansbridge in the realm of Minas Ithil, on the island of Atamara. Pledging his fealty to the lord of his realm, the Viscount Ted Zepplins, Alasdair became a vassal of the Viscount and received a commission as a commander in York's Elite Army. | Alasdair, son of Fintan, began his career at the young age of 17, when he set forth from his family estates in Mansbridge in the realm of Minas Ithil, on the island of Atamara. Pledging his fealty to the lord of his realm, the Viscount Ted Zepplins, Alasdair became a vassal of the Viscount and received a commission as a commander in York's Elite Army. | ||
| − | + | Having fought in numerous battles against Tara and the Southern Alliance, Alasdair turned in his spear and shield when called upon to serve the realm in another capacity. At the behest of His Grace Elrohir, Duke of Shanandoah and Royal Treasurer, Alasdair purchased caravans with funds from the Treasury and began making trips into Eston to secure food and supplies for Minas Ithil's starving. | |
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| + | Though he is ill-suited to the life of a trader, Alasdair does his duty steadfastly, and eagerly awaits the day when he will be able to return to the battlefield. | ||
== Appearance and Personality == | == Appearance and Personality == | ||
| − | Of average height and build, Alasdair's most arresting feature is his eyes. Piercing and bold, they gaze out from under his heavy brow as they gauging the worth of every human being that they pass over. Unlike his fraternal twin [[/Padraig|Padraig]], Alasdair keeps his brown hair cut short. He keeps a more serious demeanor than his brother, slow to smile and slower still to celebrate -- his steely eyes are ever focused on winning honor and glory for the Havershim name and he permits himself few distractions. His dress is modest but proper for his station. In Alasdair's mind, there is greater prestige in a dented shield and notched blade than in all the silken garments and golden rings in all the realms of Atamara | + | Of average height and build, Alasdair's most arresting feature is his eyes. Piercing and bold, they gaze out from under his heavy brow as they gauging the worth of every human being that they pass over. Unlike his fraternal twin [[Havershim_Family/Padraig|Padraig]], Alasdair keeps his brown hair cut short. He keeps a more serious demeanor than his brother, slow to smile and slower still to celebrate -- his steely eyes are ever focused on winning honor and glory for the Havershim name and he permits himself few distractions. His dress is modest but proper for his station. In Alasdair's mind, there is greater prestige in a dented shield and notched blade than in all the silken garments and golden rings in all the realms of Atamara. |
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Latest revision as of 00:31, 30 March 2010
Personal History
Alasdair, son of Fintan, began his career at the young age of 17, when he set forth from his family estates in Mansbridge in the realm of Minas Ithil, on the island of Atamara. Pledging his fealty to the lord of his realm, the Viscount Ted Zepplins, Alasdair became a vassal of the Viscount and received a commission as a commander in York's Elite Army.
Having fought in numerous battles against Tara and the Southern Alliance, Alasdair turned in his spear and shield when called upon to serve the realm in another capacity. At the behest of His Grace Elrohir, Duke of Shanandoah and Royal Treasurer, Alasdair purchased caravans with funds from the Treasury and began making trips into Eston to secure food and supplies for Minas Ithil's starving.
Though he is ill-suited to the life of a trader, Alasdair does his duty steadfastly, and eagerly awaits the day when he will be able to return to the battlefield.
Appearance and Personality
Of average height and build, Alasdair's most arresting feature is his eyes. Piercing and bold, they gaze out from under his heavy brow as they gauging the worth of every human being that they pass over. Unlike his fraternal twin Padraig, Alasdair keeps his brown hair cut short. He keeps a more serious demeanor than his brother, slow to smile and slower still to celebrate -- his steely eyes are ever focused on winning honor and glory for the Havershim name and he permits himself few distractions. His dress is modest but proper for his station. In Alasdair's mind, there is greater prestige in a dented shield and notched blade than in all the silken garments and golden rings in all the realms of Atamara.
