Grant

*You are right here in your story. Don't skip ahead.*
Massie Burnson, *The Wreck and Rise of Whitson Mariner*, p. 32
**WARNING: SPOILERS FOR *PRINCE LANDER & THE DRAGON WAR* ARE AHEAD; CAUTION IS ADVISED.**

*This article is about the father of Queen Lillie. For his grandson and namesake, see Grant Whitson.*

## Book information

### Appears

• *The Black Star of Kingston*
• *The Wreck and Rise of Whitson Mariner*

### Mentioned

• *Prince Lander and the Dragon War*

**L****ord Grant** was the father of Queen Lillie and a lord in old Natalia.

## Biography

### Early life

For reasons unknown, Lord Grant was not among the old bucks who stayed behind on Golden Coast with King Gerard to guard the escape of King Whitson Mariner and the other Trekkers. His daughter Lillie later married Whitson, and Lord Grant would often watch over their son Lander. Grant spoke highly of Whitson's father, Lord Whit, who had perished alongside the old king.

### Life in Natalia

Lander escaped from his grandfather and spied on his parents just before receiving the Green Ember. When Fleck Blackstar was made a captain, Whitson asked him to submit his list of mining company candidates to Lord Grant. After the Battle of Ayman Lake, Lord Grant took part in rescue efforts, and brought a weakening Whitson out of the lake and into a boat, wrapping him in his own cloak.

Lord Grant is present at King Whitson Mariner's departure-from-Halfway Harbor celebration.

After *Vanguard* is wrecked at the hands of Captain Grimble, the survivors of the wreck take shelter on a nearby island. Lord Grant comforts and encourages Whitson, who lays blame for the disaster on himself. Later, Lord Grant is present as Whitson vows to take a skeleton crew aboard *Steadfast* and sail upriver to meet Grimble's ship, *Desolation*. Grant joins the king on board *Steadfast*.

As evening approaches, Lord Grant and the other leaders on board listen to Whitson's plan for overcoming Grimble and his crew. Before long, Whitson's and Grimble's crews are fiercely engaged in battle. Although initially Grimble has the upper hand on Whitson, he is eventually overcome and surrounded by Whitson's supporters, including Grant.

After the battle is over, Lord Grant and Massie Burnson see that the loyal rabbits are fed.

### Death and legacy

During the ensuing Dragon War, Grant continued to fight alongside his son-in-law Whitson against both the former Captain Grimble and Namoz Dragonking. He would also see his family joined by grandsons Lemual, Davis, and his namesake Grant Whitson. Tragically, when the younger Grant was still a very young buck, Grant died in battle against the Grimble faction, apparently being killed by Grimble himself.

## Personality and traits

Lord Grant was a wise and good-hearted buck, caring deeply for his daughter, son-in-law, and grandsons. Though elderly, he was known to stand by his king in any situation, whether it be a tense council or a battle to the death.

## Family tree

 - The Royal Family of Natalia -

Note: Broken lines indicate relation through affinity or adoption or distant relation; unbroken lines indicate relation by blood.
## Relationships

### Lillie

**Lord Grant**: Then let all be a hopeless hazard, and I will ride through it with you.

—*The Wreck and Rise of Whitson Mariner*, pg. 89

Lord Grant loved his daughter very much. When King Whitson is taking a treacherous route to try and save her, he inquires if this is the only way. Whitson says it is, and so Lord Grant braves the dangers for his daughter. Lord Grant defends Lillie and fights bravely until his death.

### Whitson Mariner

Lord Grant stood by his son-in-law in everything, defending him and fighting for him until his death. He comforts the king and gives Whitson wise words often. Whitson named his fourth son after Lord Grant.

### Lander, Lemual, Davis, and Grant Whitson

When Lander was young, Lord Grant would watch over him and care for him. Prince Lander describes 'Grandfather Grant' as being 'precious to him', and Grant's death hurt Lander.
It is unclear whether Lemual or Davis knew Lord Grant. Prince Grant was named after his grandfather.

## Trivia

* The name "Grant" is of English and Scottish origin and means "great" or "large."

## References

1. ↑ [1]

*This article has received The Green Ember of excellence.*