Lamorak Blackthorne

Lamorak Blackthorne was the only son of Gerold Blackthorne by his wife, the High Elf Shiera of Shanehollow. He served as Lord of House Blackthorne from the death of his father in 502AE until his own death in 508AE. His comparatively short reign was characterized by the first of many wars with the Brecilidian king Argiliac. During an early skirmish Lamorak was taken prisoner by High Elven forces after his ship Windraker had been sunk. Control of the House was assumed at by Lamorak's only son Sir Galahad Blackthorne who worked in tandem with Evaine the eldest of three daughters. Galahad's military prowess was considered legendary despite his young age, though many of his victories were owed to the military strategy of his capable sisters known as the She-Griffins Three. When Galahad died, aged only 17 in battle, Evaine wore his armor and led his troops into the field. The sight of the apparently resurrected Galahad terrified the Brecilidian forces and they retreated, granting the Blackthornes a decisive victory that helped them end the war with a stalemate. Lamorak himself caught a disease while in the dungeons which killed him despite the best efforts of his healers. A council was called to decide the new head of household, as Lamorak had no direct male heir but Evaine pressed her claim on the seat with strong support. However, instead of her or Lamorak's uncle Larton, it was their cousin Allister "The Golden Griffin" who ended up being selected as the next Lord. The She-Griffins Three left Stormrise in disgust with their mother; none of them had any trueborn children and so Lamorak's legacy ended with them.