Gurtred of Glostok

Lord of the Horaks (495-429VC)
 Predecessor: Laugs Honas
 Successor: Gerhard of Vitep
INTRODUCTION
Gurtred of Glostok (362-429VC) was a Joran statesman and founder of the independent Hôrak family.
EARLY LIFE
Gurtred of Glostok was born in 362 to Laugs of Hônas and Mathilda of Aam, elder brother to Gerhard of Vitep. He was tutored by Pheobald of Jemasonuvitze, a Werran scholar and astrologist. At the age of 11 he joined his father on a campaign to subjugate the Leipha-Arkevitz nobles. His accompanied his father for a large portion of his early life and became experienced in the art of war. Upon Laugs' death in 390, Gurtred inherited the western half of his father's realm, known today as the ancestral Hôrak lands. 
DOẐJARNY FAMILY AND HLUCY
Gurtred's greatest contribution to Juhnvechteyan history was his endorsement of the arts in the city of Hlucy. He appointed Keril Doẑjarny as his court painter and record keeper. The same family would go on to become the most well known artist family in all of Juhnvechteya and even in realms such as Amastre, Aurillac and Agan. Gurtred also funded the budding university of Hlucy, which under his rule would grow from a small scholastic study to a bustling campus for nobles and scholars. 
DEATH
Gurtred died at the old age of 67 in his sleep. His brother, Gerhard would inherit the lands but die only 2 years later. Gurtred's son, Andrej would go on to invite scholars, painters and theologians to Hlucy, whilst building extravagant university courtyards and halls, almost bankrupting the family by the 460s until Johazlos bailed them out in return for loyalty. 
Category:Characters of Juhnvechteya