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Manor Overview
The manor is no majestic affair and is a one-story long house comprised entirely of timber. Since a good portion of it was burnt down in 512, it has seen considerable reconstruction and the previously thatched roof was replaced with wooden shingles (hand-made from split logs) and a chimney was put in place as a preventive measure in case of such accidents happening again. It is three times as long as it was wide.
It is used for receiving guests and it is the place where the household dines together. At night some members of the household might sleep on the floor of the great hall, should they have no residence of their own.
Background
The de Wylye family is a comparatively new vassal line. The first lord of Wylye was Sir Owain, an unusually gifted farmer-warrior turned knight, who was born and raised in a hamlet along the Wylye. He was bestowed the manor for valor on the battlefield in spite of his humble origins and laconic manner of speech. He and his wife would bring three sons and two daughters into the world before he died as he lived in 418: covered in Saxon blood and likely inebriated.
Owain's legacy instilled an emphasis on honest, hard work in his descendants. They are a squarely Christian family, but they approach religion in a more practical manner than some houses do: they are unconcerned about converting or preaching to those belonging to other faiths and respect individuals for their own merits, particularly if they prove to be skilled warriors and share the same passions they do.
Honest, Just, and Proud are the typical and most common Wylye 'traits'. Vengeful and Reckless are not unheard of, particularly if the Wylye is fond of fighting!
Location
The manor and it's accompanying village is located alongside the Wylye River, and consequently named after it. Unsurprisingly, much of the village's income is derived from boating, fishing, and hunting. Cattle, pigs, sheep and goats are kept for food and crops are plentiful, particularly dates, grapes and melons, and field crops such as wheat and peas.
Political Relationships
Baverstock |
House Wylye and House Baverstock have recently made a betrothal between them to strengthen their alliance. |
Bodenham |
The houses share a mutual hate for the Franks and the Irish which has made them allies in spite of their religious differences. Lady Gloriana, Sir Darren's widow, initially hailed from their house. |
Dinton |
House Wylye and House Dinton have fostered friendly relations for some time. Sir Cyndeyrn was Sir Darren's squire up until his death on the battlefield. |
Tisbury |
Cholderton |
Residents
Noble Family Members
Commoners
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Family Tree
Family Tree
Timeline
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439 | Sir Terrowin - Battle of Carlion, passion hate (Irish) 9 |
440 | Sadon born |
441-445 | Sir Terrowin - Defended against and participated in many raids on Saxons and Picts |
450 | Sir Terrowin - Attended Wedding of Vortigern and Rowena (dislike/complained of Vortigern's policy/favoring Saxons) |
451 | Sir Terrowin - With other complainers, sent to aid Aetius in the Battle of Chalons (Gaul - against the Huns) |
457 | Sir Terrowin dies in an accident help fortify walls of manor |
461 | Sir Sadon knighted |
464 | Sir Sadon married |
465 | Darren born |
473 | Sir Sadon dies at Battle of Windsor |
485 | Sir Darren knighted. Battle of Mearcred. |
487 | Sir Darren married |
488 | Sir Darren - Invasion of Frankland, passion hate (franks) 9 |
490 | Sir Darren - Battle of Lindsey |
492 | Rowan born |
493 | Steffan born |
495 | Third son born |
495 | Sir Darren - Battle of St. Albans. Was near Infamous Feast. |
500 | Sir Darren - War in Dorset |
501 | Sir Darren - Angles Conquered |
505 | Sir Darren - Battle of Levcomagus |
505 | Sir Darren - Battle of Royston |
507 | Sir Darren - Liberation of Somerset |
508 | Sir Darren - Battle of Netley Marsh |
510 | Sir Darren - First tourney |
510 | Sir Darren dies at Battle of Carlion |
513 | Sir Rowan knighted |
514 | Sir Steffan knighted |
514 | Sir Rowan married |
Starting Glory for Wylye: 246 |