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Viscountess Rainillt hales from the 11th
century in Dinas Emrys, Wales. The daughter of a Cymru family of
moderate means, she became the wife of a marcher-lord early in her
life. One fine brisk Autumn Day, a traveler crossed her father's
demesne on the course of King's business. Lord Blaec le Dering was
welcomed and despite his outsider heritage, and a bond between them
was formed. He spent a fort night hunting with Rannulf and learning
the ways of the Cymry. Before long, the handsome Lord had to resume
his journey homeward. |
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In sorrow, Rainillt watched him leave until
he was but a small silhouette on the horizon, and was astonished to
see him turn his mount around and race back to where she stood in a
field of heather. He stopped just long enough to sweep her upon the
horse in front of him and together they traveled into a future of
love and devotion. True to the tendency of Cymru women to take up
arms, she has been known to engage in combat. She has an affinity
for the long bow. |
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It has been rumored that, at one time, she
was royalty in the Principality of Gleann Abhann, reigning with a
Norman/Welsh knight known as Sir William fitz Hughe de Cambria,
called Green Shield, during the latter half of the year AS 36.
Rainillt is an advocate of education and strives to encourage the
young to learn the art of combat. As a member of the Damosels of
Astolat, one of her driving forces is the pursuit to further
chivalry and pageantry both on the field and off. (A group of ladies
who hold galleries at events, noting acts of largesse upon the
field, resulting in one gentle being awarded a token of the
Damosels' esteem.) |
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Rainillt and Blaec are proud of their children. In
keeping with the custom of the Cymry, Aisling, being the first-born
daughter, will inherit her mother's holdings in Dinas Emrys. She is well
known for her culinary skills, teaching the art of Middle Eastern dancing
and mendhi, as well as her artistic talent in illumination. Luc, as the
first-born son, is Lord Blaec's heir and serves as Page to Sir William
fitzHughe de Cambria, a fine Knight of Norman/Welsh descent. He is a
passing fair scholar, and carries his duties diligently, planning to
become an honorable warrior in his own right. |
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