Harlan Stokeworth

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Lord Harlan Stokeworth is the Lord of Stokeworth in the Crownlands. He was the eldest son of the previous lord, Rolland Stokeworth. With his father's recent and unexpected death, the family title has been thrust upon him earlier than anticipated.

## Appearance and Character

Harlan Stokeworth is a somewhat tall man with short blonde hair and a blonde beard that he keeps just short enough to be respectable. The size of his stomach belies an enjoyment of the finer things in life. A lover of learning and reading, he has spent much of his life being groomed to be a lord. While he has been trained in the ways of war, he has an aptitude for strategy but is not much of an accomplished fighter. This sentiment pervades his temperament, for he eschews conflict whenever possible. He is generally trusting and loyal, considering subterfuge a dishonorable course.

## History

### Early Life

Born near the beginning of 392, his arrival merited great fanfare in Stokeworth as a male heir to the house had arrived. The years between the marriage of his father Rolland to Marsella Rosby. Many had assumed the match would be barren, and were subsequently shocked by the three children that would come in quick succession. His father, Lord Rolland, spared no expense in the education of his son from a young age, bringing tutors and maesters to Castle Stokeworth to accomplish that task. He lived a very sheltered childhood despite the turbulence in the realm during his childhood.

#### Mummer's War (407 AC)

He followed his father along with the royal armies during the Mummer's War, serving as one of his father's squires. While his father forbade him from taking part in the active fighting, he tried to include his son in the business of tactics, safe from the danger of the front lines. This helped to foster an interest in battlefield strategy in Harlan, as well as a fear of the chaos of battle. With the Valemen smashed at the Ruby Ford, father and son returned to Stokeworth in triumph.

### The Happy Peace

In the wake of the war, Harlan returned to his comfortable existence at Castle Stokeworth. His father was determined to find a suitable match, and the two of them worked together to secure a favorable match with the same vigor as their battlefield lessons scarce years before. They selected Elanor Celtigar, and the two were married in 416 AC when she came of age.

### Reign as Lord of Stokeworth

In the 6th moon of 418, Lord Rolland died peacefully in his sleep. As he was in good health, this death shocked those in Castle Stokeworth. Upon news of his father's death, Harlan moved quickly to assume the title Lord of Stokeworth in order to ensure the smooth transition despite the shock that everyone felt. There were whispers of foul play, and Harlan investigated that possibility with the utmost vigor. Yet, despite his efforts nothing was found. That left the Stokeworths with the only bit of closure they would have. That left Harlan to take up the family's affairs.

## Recent Events

### 418AC

#### 6th Month

Harlan assumes the title Lord of Stokeworth, upon the death of his father Rolland Stokeworth.

## Family

* Father: Lord Rolland Stokeworth (b. 368, d. 418)
* Mother: Marsella Rosby (b. 372) (married 388)
	+ Harlan Stokeworth (b. 392)
		- Spouse: Elanor Celtigar (b. 397) (Married 416)
	+ Addam Stokeworth (b. 394)
	+ Bethany Stokeworth (b. 396)

* Uncle: Clarance Stokeworth (b. 369)
* Aunt: Elanora Stokeworth (b. 372)
* Uncle: Symon Stokeworth (b. 375)