Redmond Falconshield

> *"The ideal ruler wields an iron fist under a velvet glove." - Lord Redmond Falconshield*
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Redmond Falconshield, more infamously known as the "Lord Stormbringer", was the reigning lord of the House Falconshield during the events of the Three-Banner-War in year 586 of the second era.

Redmond ruled over the region known as the Stormpeaks. A land within the borders of Everglade county.

## Appearance

As a descendant of the line of House Falconshield, Redmond wore the traditional features that came with the masculine side of his bloodline. Blue eyes, a stern and strong face, pitch-black hair and the infamous stare, which had been seen to be express effective intimidation.

His athletic build and disciplined posture helped Redmond keep a proud stature throughout his days. Nothing else was permitted, such were the high standards of his family that they expect from all its members.

His outfits were worn to best the situation. Either it was express a certain status, or for practicality. One thing was certain, is that his outfits were known to be luxurious and expensive. Notably, he was rarely seen without his sword Dragon's Dawn.

## Personality

A man of sophisticated and high culture, Redmond relished the exquisite goods in life and loved to exploit the great wealth of his house. With superlative compliments to his educated mind and learning of literature. If there was ever a subject in written words, changes were that Redmond had read about it.

His tenderness for all things grace and refinement, Redmond explored the profound understanding of passion. Which he expressed in the form of poetry, martial arts, dance, arts and fashion.

## Traits & flaws

Diplomacy through strength, grace and pride. Redmond had time over proved himself to be an effective diplomat and merchant. Attaining unfamiliar friendships, convenient relations with companies, alliances with houses, acquiring lands, titles and prosperous trade deals. However he was known to also been somewhat of a schemer. Rumors surrounded him that had strong-armed, blackmailed, forced and manipulated people into his will.

## Arms, armor & notable possessions

#### Weapons

Redmond wielded like his ancestors before him, a sword. For swordsmanship was a highly valued and traditional practice in his bloodline. Redmond wielded a hand-and-a-half sword. More commonly referred to as a "Bastard Sword".

Redmond first sword was a castle forged steel sword, which he wielded for the majority of his early years. History tells us that the sword eventually went to Worthgar, where Redmond wielded the weapon as a squire during the Endless Winter war campaign. Witnessing accounts say, Redmond slew a monstrous beast that wielded a Briar-Heart. Redmond shortly after dubbed his sword "Briar's Bane".

After the death of his father, Lord Geralt of House Falconshield, Redmond inherited his ancestral sword Dragon's Dawn.

#### Armour

Redmond traditional armor was made of high quality steel plates, painted black with shiny adornments. Made in traditional Bretonic style. Cleverly articulated with sliding rivids in slots as well as knots and leather buckled belts.

#### Notable possessions

Redmond possessed a number of jewelry. Most notably was the sealing ring of Baron Dudley Dubois. Which he took off his corpse when he defeated the baron in single combat during the Battle of Red Field. According to Redmond himself, he wore the ring as a warning to those that sought to challenge him to war.

On occasion, Redmond had been seen walking with a decorated walking stick, despite that he doesn't have the need for it. During the Battle of Argent Bridge. Redmond became heavily injured when he was bitten by a Khajiiti Warsenche in the thigh. Due to these injuries, he was forced to call upon the assistance of a walking stick for a few months. No longer needing after a full recovery, Redmond kept the walking stick around as a reminder to be brave but cautious.

## Family

* Lord Geralt "Sword of the Dragon" Falconshield, *father*
* Lady Elena Lonaire Falconshield, *mother*
* Lady Elena Falconshield Dalgren, *younger sister*
* Lady Tamsin Teague, *distant cousin*
* Lady Aethela Dawnglade, *distant family*
* Lord Ardeghon Dalgren, *brother-in-law*
* Xavier Falconshield, *son*
* Aurora Falconshield, *daughter*

## Biography

Redmond was born in Skykiss on the 23rd of Last Seed. Born during the dawn, his father named him after the red ring in the sky.

Spending most of his life in the castle, Redmond was eventually summond to Calaine. To squire for Count Greywolf. During this time he had a number of adventures, notably protecting his liege against an assassination attempt during his stay at Cragwatch. Eventually participating in the Endless Winter war campaign. During which he was Knighted by his liege. Unfortunately during the knighting ceremony at the stronghold of Clan Nazrog. It's chieftain, Fengrim accused Count Greywolf for organizing a ceremony that violated their tradition and had to pay the blood price. They met in single combat, and the count was defeated. However the chieftan chose to spare the count on grounds he helped with the defense of the Nazrog Stronghold.

After coming home from Wrothgar, Redmond accepted to recruit an Altmer he met during the war. Whom eventually founded the Silver Order and settled into the ancient stronghold of Freyguard. Under vassallage of House Falconshield, they protected the Stormpeaks from bandit raids up untill their mysterious disbandment.

Returning to Everglade, Redmond stroke a deal with Lord Aeron of House Woodborne. In return for a small piece of land, Redmond would grant military protection to the Greenwood Valley against the potential threat of House Galiantris. Building a keep on this land, Windshire.

Redmond was eventually summoned by the Daggerfall Covenant, to lead a Knightly expedition into Cyrodiil and support the forces stationed there. Leading a band of Evergladian Knights, Redmond fought in the south against the Aldmeri Dominion. In which he almost lost his life when he was imprisoned and tortured. Yet eventually managed to escape and shortly returned home.

During the Goodbridge Rebellion, Redmond donated himself and his forces to put it down. Contributing a small role in the events. After the hanging of it's rebellious mayor, Carandur, Redmond ordered to have the remains cremated and grant it proper burial.

Within negotiations between the barony of Middenberg and his own house, Redmond accepted to take the nephew of Sir Maxime Sigismond as a ward. Later also taking the Knight himself into his service for a brief time.

Once more called upon by the Covenant to answer the call for his participation into the Three-Banner War. Alongside Count Greywolf and Lord Victor of House Galiantris, he participated in the Battle of Argent Bridge. Barely surviving the battle, when he forced to find his own back home when he went missing post battle.

Redmond went into an arranged marriage with Lady Odile of House Hamelyn. Which managed to spring forth twin children. Aurora and Xavier Falconshield.

After Count Greywolf's banishment and the death of his father, Redmond was one of the standing candidates for the position of count. Yet failed to require enough votes. However, the newly elected Count, Lord Tylan of House Renthorn, appointed Redmond as Marshall of the county.

When Baron Dudley Dubois sought to make Everglade bleed as revenge, Redmond managed to turn the tide during the Battle of Red Fields. By slaying the baron in single combat.

Due to difficulties in Redmond's marriage, he was eventually forced to divorce his wife.

At a certain point in time, Redmond rebelled against his liege, Count Renthorn. Redmond called upon different houses to support him including houses such as House Vetranu. During the rebellion, it is said that Lady Sylvia Vetranu played a vital role to pursue both sides into peaceful negotiations. Thanks to these negotiations, Redmond manged to get his wish for a a form of independence, in return he handed over a major holding, Lion's Tail. As well as that his son Xavier, had to become a ward in Calaine.

After the missing (and later revealed death) of Count Renthorn at the hands of Dumathiel Ravencroft, Redmond decided to march forces into Ashenfield and suspending its levies to put a potential rebellion down. The suspension led to tensions between Lord Meric Ravencroft, acting lord of Ashenfield. Which resulted in various negotiations failing. After some time, Redmond forfeited his campaign in favor of bettering relations at court and the exhaustion of his army's supplies.

With no more duties to attend to at Calaine court, Redmond decided to put his lifelong plan forward of liberating the lawless region of Galonton. To expand his reach into greener lands for his people.

## Quotes

*"Sailing the seas of legend, starts by building a ship."*

*"To redraw the map, the blood of soldiers must be the ink."*

*"Visions of the future is not what haunts me, but that what I cannot see."*

*"The mud on our boots, will hide the bloodstains."*

*"The dagger at our throats, but their hands quiver."*

*"More than what we do understand, we fear being understood."*

*"What is the greater tragedy? To fall in battle, or to fall in line?"*

*"Wise to resolve, patient to preform."*

*"Those with the will, make more opportunities than they find."*

*"Sacrifice, struggle and suffering, brings forth the greatest strength."*

*"The wise rulers who are remembered throughout history, are the ones that are surrounded by sublime consciousnesses."*

*"The self fulfilling prophesy, is when an idea turns into a belief."*

*"True courage is driven by hope, desperation is ruled by fear."*

*"Destiny is where your feet guide you, but how well are you in control of where you're going?"*

*"I am the canvas upon which they paint their dreams and resentments, and the mirror that reflects their hopes and doubts."*

## Source(s)

https://stormrp.enjin.com/forum/m/23365114/viewthread/31887820-redmond-falconshield