Loverd, William John

Lt Col Sir William Loverd of Tunworth (William John Loverd, 2nd June 1).

William was found abandoned as a baby following a raid on the village of Bymead, the son of unknown parents.

## Early Life

William was taken in by and cared for in the household of Sir Henry Penbora of Bymead, until the age of seven by his foster-mother, learning his manners and basic literacy. On 17th September 8 William was given the title of 'page' and placed in the care of Sir Henry; with a training regime including hunting and falconry, and academic studies with the priest. As a page, William was an assistant to Sir Henry in battle, carrying and cleaning his armour, taking care of his horses, and packing the baggage, and in turn receiving instruction in swordsmanship, equestrianism, chivalry, warfare, and combat (using wooden swords and spears).

On 4th October 15, William became a 'squire' by swearing on a sword (consecrated by the Bishop), at a "dubbing" ceremony and was presented with his own armour. William attended to various duties in Sir Henry's household while continuing his training in combat, in particular riding, swimming and diving, shooting different types of weapons, climbing, participating in tournaments, wrestling, fencing, long jumping, and dancing – the prerequisite skills for knighthood.

## Marriage

William married Miss Mary Hereward, the handmaiden of Lady Penbora of Bymead, the daughter of unknown parents, on 23rd March 21. The marriage ceremony took place in the church at Bymead, with only two witnesses, Mr Arthur Docincel and Miss Ellen Folobeam, despite the marriage being arranged by Lady Penbora of Bymead and consented to by Sir Henry Penbora of Bymead. They have had seven children, five sons and three daughters.

## Issue

* Mr George Thomas Loverd - Born 13th December 25
* Mr James Charles Loverd - Born 13th December 25
* Mr Robert Alfred Loverd - Born 24th December 28
* Miss Emma Jane Loverd - Born 8th April 30
* Mr Edward Henry Loverd - Born 18th May 34
* Mr Richard Samuel Loverd - Born 18th May 34
* Miss Sophia Harriet Loverd - Born 18th May 34
* Miss Catherine Caroline Loverd - Born 16th July 41

## Career

On 25th December 22, William was dubbed a Knight by Prince Samuel at a ceremony at the Cathedral, having come of age that year. Before the ceremony William was involved in a period of fasting and contemplation; at the ceremony he was ritually bathed, had a sword buckled at his side and then kneeling received a gentle dub with a sword to the right and left shoulders. Sir William was granted the fief of Tunworth, a small hamlet near Bymead. William joins Prince Samuel's Regiment as a trooper (2nd Section, 1st Squadron, 2nd Company, 1st Battalion).

On 19th December 39 William is promoted to Lieutenant in Prince Samuel's Regiment and second in command of 2nd Company (taking command of the 2nd Squadron).

During Prince David's insurrection, on 10th January 40, William fourght in a skirmish near Laoldburg. On 16th February 40, William fought in the Battle of Woodholt. On 8th March 40, William fought in the Battle of Gulodorf. On 14th June 40, William fought in the Battle of Bydenworth, where his Captain was wounded; three days later (on 17th June 40) William was promoted to Captain and command of 2nd Company, 1st Battalion of Prince Samuel's Regiment (taking command of the 1st Squadron). On 11th November 40, William fought in the Battle of Erlicford. On 24thn December 40, William fought in the Battle of Stanbridge.

As Prince David's insurrection continued into its second year, on 22nd November 41, William fought in the Battle of Heolacre, where many officers were wounded or killed; fifteen days later (on 9th December 41) William was promoted to Major and second in command of 1st Battalion of Prince Samuel's Regiment.

As Prince David's insurrection continued into its third year, on 23rd March 42, William fought in a skirmish near Arestburg. On 1st April 42, William fought in a skirmish near Arestburg. On 24th May 42, William was wounded in the Siege of Arestburg he took several months to recover, but was left scarred. On 26th September 42, William fought in the Relief of Arestburg. On 13th October 42, William fought in a skirmish near Arestburg, where he distinguished himself protecting Prince Samuel in a desperate fight; thirty-seven days later (on 22nd November 42) William was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and detached to serve with Divisional Headquarters (as Assistant Adjutant and Quartermaster General (AA&QMG)).

## Titles and Styles

**2nd June 1 - 24th December 22** *Mr William John Loverd*

**25th December 22 - 18th December 39** *Sir William Loverd of Tunworth*

**19th December 39 - 16th June 40** *Lt Sir William Loverd of Tunworth*

**17th June 40 - 8th December 41** *Capt Sir William Loverd of Tunworth*

**9th December 41 - 22nd November 42** *Maj Sir William Loverd of Tunworth*

**23rd November 42 - present** *Lt Col Sir William Loverd of Tunworth*

## Arms

As a Knight, William was entitled to adopt a coat of arms, so, shortly after his dubbing on 25th December 22, he adopted the following arms, blazoned thus:

> *Gules, on a fess Or three ermine spots sable*
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## Attributes

William was born with a fairly average set of base attributes (Diplomacy 2, Martial 2, Stewardship 2, Intrigue 3, Learning 1, Health 8 and Fertility 6).

On 15th May 4 William developed the Temperate virtue having decided that he needed to moderate his consumption, this improved his Stewardship skill by 2 points (to 4).

On 21st March 7 William developed the Slothful sin having decided that he did not need to apply himself to his studies. This retarded each of his Diplomacy, Martial, Stewardship, Intrigue and Learning skills by 1 point (to 1, 1, 3, 2 and 0 respectively).

On 2nd November 10 William was realised to be naturally Quick. This improved each of his Diplomacy, Martial, Stewardship, Intrigue and Learning skills by 3 points (to 4, 4, 7, 5 and 3 respectively).

On 18th January 13 William developed the Gregarious trait having decided he would be the first to greet strangers, this improved his Diplomacy skill by 2 points (to 6).

On 18th September 16 William was involved in an accident which removed his naturally Quick trait. This retarded each of his Diplomacy, Martial, Stewardship, Intrigue and Learning skills by 3 points (to 3, 1, 4, 2 and 0 respectively).

On 2nd June 17 William gained the education trait Scholarly Intellectual. This improved his Diplomacy and Martial skills by 1 point (to 4 and 2 respectively) and his Learning skill by 6 points (to 6). It also retarded his Intrigue skill by 1 point (to 0) and his Fertility by 0.05 (to 5.95).

On 24th October 19 William developed the Honest trait having decided he should always tell the truth. This improved his Diplomacy skill by 3 points (to 7) and retarded his Intrigue skill by 2 points (to 0).

On 6th July 22 William developed the Chaste virtue having become used to married life. This retarded his Fertility by -0.15 (to 5.8).

### Current Attributes

* Diplomacy 7
* Martial 2
* Stewardship 4
* Intrigue 0
* Learning 6
* Health 8
* Fertility 5.8