Duke Geoffrey Olivarden

Duke Geoffrey Olivarden was the ruling duke of the Duchy of Varden following the death of his father, Duke Charles Olivarden the Elder, in 69 CE. He ruled fairly, repairing the damage done to the duchy during the Gardener Rebellion. He was succeeded by his eldest son, Duke Michael Olivarden.
== Biography ==
Geoffrey was born on 30th Ilja in 40 CE to Duke Charles Olivarden the Elder and Duchess Armina Olivarden. His childhood was spent being trained in the ways of military prowess, like his father had been, though Geoffrey showed much more personal interest in scholarly pursuits. Despite this, he fulfilled his father's wished of becoming a knight, squiring for his uncle, Ser Vikar Olivarden when he turned eight in 48 CE. Geoffrey showed aptitude in the field and was knighted at the age of seventeen in 57 CE, though many claimed this was a favor gifted to his father by Queen Minerva Wilem of Flowers for his good service as Geoffrey had yet to distinguish himself in the field. When the Gardener Rebellion began in 59, Geoffrey opted to stay behind at Oligarden while his uncle led troops east. He assisted in strategizing as the rebellion progressed, eventually taking to the field at the Battle of the Cairn on the 14th of Caed in 60 CE where he led a force of thirty-three knights against the Pretender. He was nearly killed in the fight, being forced to retreat back to Birch in a unanimous Olivarden defeat. It was during this battle that his younger brother Charles was slain. Feeling personally responsible, Geoffrey retreated into the depths of Birch's castle for the remainder of the conflict.
After the Gardener Rebellion was won, Geoffrey experienced a strained relationship with his father who disapproved of his cowardice. In response, Geoffrey decided to attend school at Saint Leon's University at Wilemberg where he obtained a doctorate in astronomy. He proceeded to attend the Petrikov School of Medicine in the Duchy of Montesteae to become a doctor of Psychic Divination. However, his education was cut short by his father's death on the 3rd of Skjol in 69 CE. Forced home, Geoffrey was granted the title of duke and placed in charge of the Duchy of Varden. 
=== As Duke ===
Uninterested in conflict after the death of both his brothers and the destruction caused by the Gardener Rebellion, Geoffrey focused instead on rehabilitating the struggling duchy. He offered pardons to those still in hiding after supporting the rebels, offered a monetary incentive to return to lands harried by the fighting, and funded the expansion of Dubon into a proper city. In 70 CE he married Camilla Mismantle, the daughter of a prominent Dubon physician. The two would go on to have three children: Michael Olivarden in 71, Cyprus Wilem in 72, and Helena Aster in 76. Geoffrey would continue to rule from Oligarden until 87 CE, when he would officially pass on his title to Michael before retiring to perform research from his study. He published several books on astronomy, anatomy, and mathematics during this time. He still resides at Oligarden as of 116 CE. 
== Appearance ==
Geoffrey had darker brown hair, dark eyes, and a tanner complexion like his father. He kept his hair short, an oddity at the time. He often preferred to dress as a scholar, much to his father's disdain.
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