Havershim Family/Alasdair

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.

Christening his small company the Brown Cap Guard (for the distinct brown leather caps they wore), Alasdair set forth to join the army in its campaign against the forces of Tara and their allies.

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.

Timeline of Major Events

October 13, 2009 - Alasdair sets forth from the family estates in the company of the Brown Cap Guard to take his oath of fealty to his liege.

October 16, 2009 - Alasdair's oath is accepted, and he is granted estates of his own in Mansbridge. Alasdair receives a commission as a commander in York's Elite Army.

October 19, 2009 - Battle in Lothruin. Alasdair and the Brown Cap Guard fiercely attack the invading forces of Tara and their allies, and are instrumental in breaking through the enemy lines and routing their archers.

October 27, 2009 - Battle in Lothruin. The Brown Cap Guard are nearly destroyed in fierce fighting. The survivors are forced to retreat from the field and return to Shenandoah to rally. Nevertheless, the battle is a victory for Minas Ithil and her allies.

October 29, 2009 - Battle in Lothruin. Despite their dramatically reduced numbers, Alasdair leads the Brown Cap Guard into battle with York's Elite Army. Although they fight bravely, they once again fall to superior numbers and are forced off the field.

October 31, 2009 - Alasdair receives orders directing him to move out to Lothruin. For reasons unknown, the rest of the Minas Ithil forces do not follow. The Brown Cap Guard, desperately outnumbered, is quickly surrounded and crushed, and Alasdair is taken prisoner by Corian forces.

November 07, 2009 - Alasdair is released from prison and makes his way back to Shanandoah.

November 14, 2009 - After requesting additional funds from the family estate in Mansbridge, Alasdair recruits a new company of infantry under the name "The Havershim Spears".

November 19, 2009 - Battle in Lyton. Following army orders, Alasdair leads the Havershim Spears into Lyton. With only five partial-strength companies, the Minas Ithil forces are quickly routed by the overwhelming numbers of men from Tara, Talerium, and Caergoth. Alasdair is wounded in battle.

November 21, 2009 - Battle in Lyton. Minas Ithil retakes the fields of Lyton from the small force of Tara, Talerium, and Caergoth men that had remained behind to pillage.

November 22, 2009 - Battle in Cheltenborne. Ithilian forces are again victorious against a small group of Tarans. That evening, however, a large force of Tarans, Talerians, and Cagilans routs the army of Minas Ithil. Alasdair's Havershim Spears are wiped out to the last man in the battle.