Merry Family
The Merry Family
Archibald Merry was a minor noble from a forgotten corner of Redspan, in Atamara. After sowing his wild oats, as all young men do, he settled down with his chosen bride. Much to his mother's chagrin, the young lady in question was the beautiful daughter of a poor tenant farmer, but he loved her dearly. The young Lady Merry was, however, a bit overawed by her change is social position, and in an attempt to mollify her mother-in-law, became not a bit snobby. Archibald never regretted his choice, even though Lady Merry provided him with nothing but daughters. He loved every one of his girls, and spoiled them all. The eldest of his daughters is Annalise, followed closely by Anya. Finally, there is Ancelin- pretty, spoiled, and perhaps the most determined of them all.
Annalise Merry
The eldest of the beautiful Merry girls, Annalise spent much time in her father's company and, when her mother wasn't looking, learned many of the things that he had one day hoped to teach a son. When she set off to earn her family a good name, Archibald's pride shielded her from her mother's disappointment.
Annalise was a knight of Ambermel and a proud member of Da Guild of Da Goat, commanding a small infantry unit which after taking part in an historic victory, seemed unable to survive any battle intact. Her ability to belch loudly won their grudging admiration, but she found the goat-eat-goat culture of Redspan overwhelming (in many ways) and decided to emigrate to the Colonies, where life was reputed to move a little bit slower.
Anya Merry-Fionn
Headstrong, talkative and optimistic, Anya chaffed at her mother's expectations and despised the parade of pale, stammering young men from which she was expected to choose a husband. After one suitor too many, she took her allowance and boarded the first ship available, ending up on the East Continent, in the Grand Lodge of Lunaria. The sea voyage gave her a taste for adventure, and so once landed she hired a small band of archers and set about finding some. So far, all she has found is a handsome young man and 32 paper drink umbrellas. (She is convinced that if a drink isn't in danger of being tipped over by the weight of the garnishes, it mustn't be worth bothering with).
After several eventful months in the Lodge, Anya has lost in a tournament, stormed the castle, singlehandedly saving a rebellion from failure solely by virtue of being the only rebel left conscious at the end of the fight, fallen off her horse twice, and has recently been wed to Tiernan Fionn, the handsomest, kindest, most wonderful man on the continent. They were wed between the wings of Sol and Luna by their dear friend San as the sun set in the courtyard of the temple Tiernan had just finished building.
Ancelin Merry
As the baby of the Merry family, Ancelin spent her entire childhood trying to keep up to her older sisters. While they petted and spoiled her, she felt that no one ever took her seriously. When both of her sisters left to find their way in the world, Ancelin found herself the sole recipient of her mother's attentions. It didn't take long for the novelty of this to wear off. Determined to win the respect she imagined she lacked, Ancelin headed straight for the war-torn continent of South-East Island, where she promptly joined the losing side.
After the gods visited South-East island, Ancelin found herself in the realm of Toren, in Toren Stronghold. Finding herself alone and a bit frightened, she swore fealty to the Lady Katrina, becoming a knight of Kail. Determined to make a home and a name for herself, she eagerly awaits each new day.
