Lady Joan Grant

Anything is Possible if you Dream.

-Lady Joan

## History

Lady Joan Grant was born in York and her father and mother live there still. When Joan was a wee one about 4, she disappeared into the woods. When she was found the next day, she told her parents that she had seen a beautiful doe who let her ride on her back and it was this doe who carried her deep into the woods. She had slept that night in a mossy glen near a rushing brook. She was woken up by the sound of her father's hounds as they searched for her. When she returned home, the commoners in the village were afraid of her for they believed the fae had taken her to their lands. The fact that they returned her meant she was now one of the Fae. To end the gossip and rumors, Lord Grant sent his daughter to her maternal grandmother,  Madame Sybil Bonfet in Lorme, France. It was from her grandmother that she learned the art of healing and the ways of matchmaking, as well as the nature of the land and the creatures who inhabit the wilds.

Lady Joan never married, preferring the company of woodland creatures. She has come to court to look after her goddaughter, Lady Sadie, who is too sweet and trusting for her own good. It is Lady Joan’s duty to ensure that her goddaughter makes a good match, despite the fact that Lady Joan doesn’t understand how romance works.

##### Fun Fact

Her name is a reference to the fact that she can GRANT wishes!

## Appearance

Lady Joan is a slightly older woman, though it is clear that she is still in her prime. (Anyone who says otherwise better watch out). She has long, way blonde hair, which she often leaves flowing free. She wears warm, vibrant clothing in shades of yellows and reds, and has a flower crown to match. Her bodice is decorated with flowers that she claims to have embroidered herself, and her belt is full of potions and baubles. And of course, she is never fully dressed without a kind and loving smile.

## Personality

Lady Joan is a kind and compassionate woman who truly wants the best for all those around her, especially her beloved Goddaughter. She has a deep and profound curiosity about the world around her, and is always trying to expand her horizons and learn new things. Unfortunately, despite her love of learning, Joan is also a bit flighty, and often gets things mixed up. While this might seem endearing, and it is always clear that she means well, things can get rather dicey when her potions come out with the wrong label, or have strange, unexplainable side effects.

Lady Joan is not much of a romantic, preferring the company of friends, family, or woodland creatures over any sort of romantic pursuits. That is why she never bothered getting married. However, she does seem to understand the importance of decent matchmaking, and is constantly trying to push those she cares for to seek only the most beneficial matches.

### Likes and Dislikes

#### Likes

* Flowers
* Magic
* Nature
* Singing

## Relationships

#### Sadie: Goddaughter

Sadie is Lady Joan's Goddaughter, and the reason that she came to court. Joan considers Sadie her responsibility, and is always trying to look out for her, even though this sometimes ends in disaster for one or both of them. She encourages the young lady to chase after her dreams and to ignore what others say, even at the cost of her reputation.

#### Sarah and Sarah Kathryn

Lady Joan has a far more strained relationship with the other young ladies. Nobody is entirely sure whether or not they are related to her, or if she is merely looking after them as an extension of her duties to Sadie.

#### Sandy

Lady Joan has a strained relationship with young Sandy, though admittedly she seems more fond of her than she is of Sarah. Although Lady Joan makes it abundantly clear that she does not approve of the way that Sandy treats Sadie, she seems to have a soft spot for the bubbly and naive girl. Above anything else, she seems merely frustrated that Sandy has yet to get her head on straight and see what is important.

#### Locks and Ladies

Lady Joan is a vocalist and guitarist for the band Locks and Ladies, which she formed with her goddaughter and a few of her friends.