Lord Michael Olivarden

Lord Michael Olivarden was the second Lord of Oligarden and a member of House Olivarden who lived from 110 to 24 AE. He is most well known for his service under Queen's Taurinja and Imogen Wilem of Flowers. He was preceded by his father, Lord Pedur Olivarden, and succeeded by his son, Lord Justin Olivarden. 
== Biography ==
Michael was born in 110 to his father, Lord Pedur Olivarden and his mother, Lady Viviane Olivarden. His birth was a tremendous strain on his mother, nearly killing her. Because of this, Michael remained an only child, though he spent his youth in the company of his young cousins who he considered his brothers. He was educated at Oligarden and squired for Ser Florent the Queen's Hand, a great honor for himself and his family. He spent a portion of his time as a youth in the retinue of Queen Taurinja Wilem, for which he competed in several tourneys. In 87 AE he married Minerva Dubost, the daughter of a prominent textile merchant in Wilemberg, which caused some controversy with his father. In 85 his first son would be born, followed by a second, Felix, in 80. After the death of Queen Taurinja, her successor, Queen Imogen Wilem of Flowers, would invite him to be her Master of Guard in 90 AE a position he would continue to hold after the Queen's death in 88. He was dismissed by Queen Imogen Wilem II of Flowers in 80 AE for unknown reasons. Lord Michael returned to Oligarden where he continued to rule his holdings for many years to come. He counseled Prince Frederick Wilem during his reign as well as his daughter Queen Hestia Wilem of Flowers. He officially retired in 30 AE, handing off management duties of Oligarden to his son Justin while he enjoyed his final years in peace. He died in 24 AE at the age of 86. He was interned at the Chapel of Our Lady of Olives.
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