Shawn Nelson

Shawn Nelson was born in 1247. He is a Aedirnian Noble and Army Commander.
== Biography ==
=== Early Life ===
Shawn was born in 1247 to David and Iona Nelson . He was the older brother to Carter Nelson. His father was Count of Asheberg, making Shawn's childhood better than some others. During his childhood, Shawn learned a lot about ruling and fighting as he will one day take his father's place. Since his father was a former general in the Aedirnian army, Shawn was also taught warfare.
During an event in their childhood, his brother was taken in by a Witcher and taken away from their home. This hurt Shawn slightly because his brother was important to him, but Shawn grew up to be a good warrior and leader. Early in his life, Shawn was knighted and joined the Aedirnian Army.
=== Second Northern War ===
Shawn took part in many battles during the Second Northern War as the rank of Lieutenant of the Aedirnian Army. His first was the First Battle of Aldersberg. After the battle was lost, Shawn was the Leader of the Aedirnian volunteer soldier's who joined Queen Meve. Shawn continued to participate in many more battles while part of the White Queen's Corps and he survived many almost hopeless situations together with his comrades. During this time he became a captain in the corps. 
During his time in the White Queens Corps, he took part in many well-known battles such as the Battle of Tuzla Castle, the Battle for the Bridge on the Yaruga and the Battle for Rivia Castle. After the Battle of Rivia Castle, Shawn left Meve's army with the few remaining Aedirnian soldiers to help King Demavend III free Aedirn. Shawn was accepted back into the Aedirnian army and his rank of Captain was assumed.
The final battle during the Second Northern War in which Shawn took part was the Battle of Brenna. There he was the commander of the Aedirnian reserve troops sent to support King Foltest. During this battle he met his brother Carter for the first time since he became a witcher and Shawn was the reason Carter helped in the battle. After the battle and after saying goodbye to his brother, Shawn returned to Asheberg as a war veteran. 
=== Second Lormark War ===
The very same year however, in 1268, Kaedwenian and Aedirnian soldiers clashed their swords again on the Lormark. This time, the Aedirnian Army was led by Seltkirk of Gulet, also known as the Invincible White Knight, Shawn as his Second-in-Command. While the Kaedwenian troops were commanded by Vandergrift, also known as the Visitor. The third day after the Autumn equinox, Aedirnian and Kaedwenian troops started the battle near the city of Vergen, during which Vandergrift managed to kill Seltkirk. 
With Shawn as Commander, Aedirnian troops were about to being defeated by Vandergrift's troops, but in the end there was no winner, as the battle ended when Sabrina Glevissig, Henselt's court mage summoned Melgar's Fire on the battlefield, which resulted in the death of over 3,000 soldiers from both the factions. Even Vandergrift was among the victims. But Shawn could retreat with the rest of his forces.
Category:Characters
Category:Human
Category:House Nelson