Linhafdu

Template:DHII SettlementHome of the Knights of the Winged mane, Linhafdu stands as a bulwark against Intilia and guards much of the kingdoms north-eastern border.

## History

Linhafdu, or Fort Linhafdu by those actively serving in Inverden's army was originally a small thorp that was repurposed into a military keep. This held true for nearly 50 years after the Treaty of Worms before people continually spread themselves out there and seen the fort had a town around it, and soon that town became a city. This sparked mostly after the discovery of Rubies in Lindus, as most of them are transported to Linhafdu, and then from Linhafdu they are sent through out the kingdom or to foreign entities for trade.

## Notable NPCs

Count General Augustus Orlan - Serving as the Count of the county, Augustus Orlan is the highest ranking general in the Inverden military. He was born in Linhafdu, swears he will live in it his whole life when he isn't fighting for the kingdom, and plans on dying outside of it defending the kingdom. He has very little patience for small talk and rarely celebrates victories with the men. There is always another battle to prepare for, and more sons and daughters to mourn. Augustus is known to ride out to battle on a Griffon he tamed. He was the former Grand Master of the Knights of the Winged Mane before he stepped down from the order to take on his duties as General for the kingdom.

Baron Michael Orlan - Far more sociable than his father, Baron Michael serves as the actual governor of the city of Linhafdu. He doesn't actually attend to military affairs as his father does, instead tending to the local affairs, trade, and the such. While his father prefers problems settled by the military orders, he prefers to use non conventional methods. He has been known to hire mercenaries to take care of small problems he feels getting the knights to do would be a waste of their time. He has a reputation of being quite voracious with the ladies of nearly all species. This appetite even got other nobles to accuse him of treason by sleeping with foreign spies. It was only through the shrewd legal advice and negotiations of Marquise Caelum Fleurguard that his innocence was found and he was found not guilty by the Court of Counts, with the only guilty vote being cast by his father, a stain and black spot in the Orlan family history.

Marquise Annette Orlan - Augustus's daughter, Marquise Annette is a young woman who has yet to make much of a public scene. The fact she has recently come of age for marriage has led many to believe that the general is attempting to groom the young woman to try to win the attention and hand of Prince Alphonse II.

Grand Master Victor Mane - Dane Victor Mane serves as the current Grand Master of the Knights of the Winged Mane. He has gone out of his way to note that his chose his last name to represent his duty to the order. Leading the order of the Winged Mane, he is a master Hippogriff rider, and formerly served as the second in command under the previous Grand Master, Augustus Orlan. Victor is known to have a rather bold attitude and is known to always eagerly rush ahead with his men. This isn't to say he doesn't come up with a plan, but he prefers to make his plans as he finally sights an enemy. Outside of his duties, he is known to actually enjoy painting and is known to often brag about his wife and children to any who will hear him, especially the Count.