Madigan Family/Hendrick Madigan
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Hendrick Madigan
Early Life
The first son of Jazuma Family/Halcyon, Hendrick was born in a small chain of islands that he refers to as the Summer Isles, though their positioning on a map is unknown to most of the world. He was raised in a colorful and lively court of his father's creation and was privileged with countless books and excellent teachers.
A fiery and restless youth, it was Hendrick who first attempted to leave House Madigan to see the world and convinced his brother to do likewise. Bold, passionate, and clever, Hendrick is more confidant in himself than he has a right be and is eager to prove himself to those around him.
Luria Nova
He arrived in the realm of Luria Nova where he was warmly welcomed by Torpius D'Arricarrère who converted him to the fold of Aetheris Pyrism, a faith that he now pledges his life to. Possessing his father's knack for politics and law, Hendrick was appointed as the Earl of Thar Gortauth in the newly established Duchy of Shinnen and worked tirelessly for his new region and realm.
Luria Vesperi
After careful planning by Duke Bipel Coldchest and permission from King Tybalt Crusader of Luria Nova, the duchy of Shinnen ceded to form the kingdom of Luria Vesperi. Hendrick was appointed to High Magistrate of the realm, following in his father's footsteps.
During the Lurian War where Luria Nova and Solaria fought the Kingdom of Pian en Luries, Hendrick was appointed Ambassador of Luria Vesperi and began work trying to restore peace to the peninsula. He drafted a document called The Confederacy of Luria that sought to unite the Lurian kingdoms into a cohesive federation and end the conflict between brothers. Granted legitimacy by King Bipel Coldchest, Hendrick brought the document to Arbiter Malus Solari, King Saul Tarvitz, and High Commander Kamron Lorganson. In short order, the negotiations were completed and the Confederacy was signed by all parties, ushering in a new area of peace and stability in Greater Luria.
Aetheris Pyrism
In the faith, he is the author of collection of documents on Theosophy and has recently been appointed to the position of Blaze Guide, or the equivalent to High Priest.
Personality
Though outwardly confident, Hendrick has occasionally displayed what his father called his 'mortal flaw', a crippling fear of darkness and enclosed spaces. This fear is alternatively enhanced by the stories of the Dark Ones in his faith and lessened by the comfort of Aetheris Pyrism.
Hendrick, despite having confidence in his swordplay, has been noted to slight and, despite his height and finesse, lacks the strength of his fellows knights. In lieu of martial skill, Hendrick compensates with his political abilities. Hendrick has also been noted to be noticeably foreign, thanks to his strong accent ((OOC: Welsh)) and his habit of slipping into his mother tongue.
After the attempts on the lives of Malus Solari and Koli Bedwyr, Hendrick rapidly gained information on the situation and collected remarkable first-hand accounts, indicating that he shared his father's ability to effectively operate a network of informers and spies, thanks to his forceful personality, deft use of family wealth, and canny use of sensitive documents.
Servants
Hendrick has previously employed informants and spies, with at least two confirmed in the palace of the King of Pian en Luries. His personal guard and household soldiers are all Summer Islands men, sent to guard the scion by his father. They are loyal to a fault and carry out their duty with quiet competence, often in defiance of any other authority or decency - such as imprisoning a knight of Hendrick's region and spying on nobles of other realms.
Hendrick is attended by his faithful valet, Llywellyn Hargrave, son of his father's manservant Pent Jazal. Llywellyn knows his master better than any soul alive and tends to his peculiar and capricious master with a mixture of fondness and exasperation. It was noted by Alice Arundel that Llywellyn harbors a bashful and secret love for her.
Positions Held
High Magistrate of Luria Vesperi, Ambassador of Luria Vesperi, Earl of Thar Gortauth, Blaze Guide of Aetheris Pyrism.
