Sir Briant ap Gerin, styled of the Open Hand

grandfather born 410 e.v.

grandfather is knighted in his 21st year in 431 e.v.

grandfather married 432 e.v.

father born 435 e.v.

father married and Briant born 456 e.v.

father is knighted during garrison duty in 460 e.v.

Bastard brother Errant and Aunt Brangwine's son Alein born 459 e.v.

Player Knight

Squire is Galeth

In the early spring of 480 e.v., Sir Briant accompanied Sir Uhtred le Beau, Sir Daerid the Benevolent, and Sir Jasper ap Hewgon in the retinue of Sir Rufon the Humorous, whom Earl Roderick was sending on an embassy to Wynchbank Castle. Sir Roderick wished to learn more about the Baron Wynchbank's daughter Lady Ellen, to consider her as a prospective wife. Sir Briant discussed the history of the castle with the Baron on their way to visit the aviary, touching upon his personal history in the process.

When the Salisbury knights discovered that Sir Jasper had left, seized by madness though that was unknown to them, Briant and Uhtred dominated the conversation with their arguing. Uhtred, with Jasper's squire Cuthbert, trusts that Jasper is strong and canny enough to be trusted in his seeming dereliction of duty; Briant disagreed, arguing instead that the friendship and camaraderie of the knightly class was the quality most likely to allow Sir Jasper success in whatever endeavour had pulled him away from the embassy. Frustrated, Sir Briant approached Sir Rufon to discuss the matter, his opponents following. Argument erupted again, despite Cuthbert's efforts to quiet the two knights. Rufon refused Briant's plea to be released to aid Sir Jasper, and the force of Briant's frustrated anger settled into his limbs as a series of unshakable tremors.

And also to a gluttonous self-comforting at the feast that night, among his asking around about the eligible ladies of Wynchbank. One such lady, Lady Eleri ferch Ysgarran, struck up a conversation with the Knight of the Open Hand about Briant's fears for Jasper's disappearance. After the two parted, a curious Sir Briant eavesdropped upon a conversation between Sir Rufon the Humorous and Sir Gwylon, the Baron Wynchbank, about Sir Uhtred, whom Sir Rufon was describing as having a good head and a good heart.

In the morning, Sir Briant speculated with the others that Sir Jasper had gone off to catch Saxons. Lady Elleri was up and about, sewing in the great hall and directing servants about food and such. The Knight of the Open Hand engaged her in conversation, flirting and blushing at one another. Briant sang her a song, and Lady Elleri was enraptured.  Leaving the woman he is wooing, Sir Briant attempted to enjoy the falcons of the castle, taking them out and seeing what they could do, but he remained distracted, his mind occupied and distant. Giving up on being able to fully enjoy this avian pastime, the Knight of the Open Hand returned to the castle to speak with its baron. This distraction of his resulted in him giving Baron Gwylon the mistaken impression that he, rather than Earl Roderick, was throwing his hat in the ring in hopes of marrying Lady Ellen.

Lady Sundileuva flirted with Briant while adjusting and cleaning his clothing.

Briant slept drunkenly through much of High King Aurelius Ambrosius ap Constantin Pendragon's Pentecostal feast, mumbling intelligibly in their sleep, "Apple.  Be loyal to your son or be loyal to me. I should be standing on you."

Prince Uther ap Constantin recognized his illegitimate son, Sir Madoc, and High King Aurelius Ambrosius ap Constantin Pendragon knighted his new nephew. Sir Gouvernail served as Sir Madoc's second in the ceremony. Waking Sir Daerid, Briant proceeded to engage him about the merits of marriage, before spending some time gaming and talking with Sir Ysgarran. The father of Briant's intended offered the Knight of the Open Hand a bet, saying that Briant could sing with Lady Eleri once more if he won and would have to bring him a unicorn if he lost. With no idea how he’d go about hunting for a unicorn, Sir Briant replied that he’d have to seek a more modest prize as he refused to lie about his abilities. Sir Ysgarran was impressed.

Briant fought the Saxons in the Battle of Salisbury in 480 e.v.

upgraded clothing in 481 e.v., as well as 4 foot soldiers to armored foot soldiers. Fliarll's rouncy died in 481

## Character Sheet

Sir Briant of the Open Hand

The 23-year-old eldest son of Gerin

A Cymric born of Salisbury who worships Christ in the British manner

A squire of Baverstock who owes his allegiance to Lord Roderick of Salisbury

Whose coat of arms is Azure, a tree blasted and eradicated Or, seven flowers argent in chief and a gryphon dormant of the second in base

Chaste 13  / 7 Lustful

Energetic 14  / 6 Lazy

Forgiving 12  /  8 Vengeful

Generous 16  / 4 Selfish

Honest 12  /  8 Deceitful

Just 12  /  8 Arbitrary

Merciful 10  /  10 Cruel

Modest 13  /  7 Proud

Spiritual 10 (indifferent)  /  10  Worldly

Prudent 10  /  10 Reckless

Temperate 13  /  7 Indulgent

Trusting 10  /  10 Suspicious

Valorous 16  /  4 Cowardly

Directed Trait: Cool

Chivalry Bonus (80 exactly):  +3 Armor

No Religious Bonus (Generous and Valorous achieved; needs 6 more Just and Mericful, and 3 more Chaste, Energetic, and Modest)

Loyalty (Lord) 15

Love (Family) 18

Hospitality 16

Honor 16

Hatred (Saxons) 17

Loyalty (Jasper) 13

SIZ 10

DEX 15

STR 11

CON 14

APP 11

Sharp-nosed

Damage 4d6

Healing Rate 3

Movement Rate 3

Total Hit Points 27

Unconscious 7

Awareness 10

Boating 1

Compose 15

Courtesy 3

Dancing 4

Faerie Lore 1

Falconry 10

First Aid 10

Flirting 3

Folk Lore 8

Gaming 3

Heraldry 3

Hunting 15

Intrigue 4

Orate 3

Play (Harp) 3

Read (French) 3

Recognize 4

Religion (British Christianity) 2

Romance 2

Singing 10

Stewardship 2

Swimming 2

Tourney 10

Battle 15

Horsemanship 11

Sword 12

Lance 10

Spear 8

Dagger 5