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Rufus Sewell as Bryce de Baverstock |
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Full Name: |
Bryce de Baverstock |
Age: |
22 |
Culture: |
Cymric |
Religion: |
British Christian |
Manor: |
Baverstock |
Class: |
Knight |
Spouse: |
Lysanor de Baverstock, née Dinton |
Height: |
5'6" |
Father: |
Nyles de Baverstock |
Weight: |
tbd |
Mother: |
Meredith de Baverstock, née ??? |
Hair Color: |
Dark brown, almost black |
Siblings: |
Landon |
Eye Color: |
dark brown |
Children: |
None |
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Background
Bryce was born on January 4th in the year 492, as the first son of Sir Nyles de Baverstock, and his wife, Lady Meredith. His father then was often absent, during the Internecine War against the Saxons. Being six years old, Bryce was at home, receiving news from the various battles with awe and an eagerness that would very much anticipate his own endeavours as a squire, when he was finally ready to start his training to become a knight, in the year 507. Even if Sir Nyles had found an untimely end during the Siege of London, just four years prior, the road for Bryce and his younger brother Landon had already been set. With only one and a half year apart in age, there has always been that slight competitiveness as to excel in battle as well as in tournaments. Both of them squired, both of them were knighted, with Bryce's own knighting occurring slightly before that of his brother.
With Bryce's uncle Sir Lorcan taking over the affairs of Baverstock Manor after Sir Nyles' demise, it was decided Bryce should squire with their neighbours at Dinton Manor. Sir Cynfarch, a close friend of his father, was the one who in fact offered to train Bryce to be a knight, a chance the young lad eagerly accepted.
The following years were mostly spent at Dinton, but due to the fact of them being neighbours to Baverstock, Bryce kept in touch with his own family. Even so, Bryce still entertains almost familial relations to those of Dinton, especially to Cynfarch's son Cyndeyrn who is of the same age as Bryce, and of a similar more serious disposition that had the two of them get along quite well with each other from the start.
Even if Bryce's ambitions at first seemed to be more focused on swordplay, to avenge his father's death at the hands of the Saxons, he showed an affinity to jousting from early on. After managing a number of good showings in smaller squire tilts that usually occurred at grander tournaments, Bryce has meanwhile established himself as a tourney knight of renown, quite an achievement, given his rather young age.
His knighthood seems to be his focus at the moment, as Bryce seems quite content to leave most of the duties of running Baverstock Manor to his uncle Sir Lorcan; even though his position as Lord of Baverstock will require him sooner rather than later to take up the duties as head of the manor, with all its responsibilities.
Characteristics
This young knight is slightly taller than average but of a rather lanky physique, his agility obviously surpassing his strength, as he moves about with swift sure-footed steps. Short dark brown locks frame a pensive face that betrays a courteous and reliable character, with features that are more angular than noticeably handsome, and dark eyes that appear usually distant and assessing. His voice is of a lower unobtrusive register, seldom raised above a conversational level.
He wears a well-kept maille beneath a tabard of red and black, showing the yellow Bear of Baverstock. Held together by a buckle engraved with yet another bear is the belt from which his sword hangs, in a plain leather scabbard devoid of any adornments.
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- Chaste |
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Lustful - |
6 |
10 |
- Merciful |
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Cruel - |
10 |
13 |
- Energetic |
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Lazy - |
7 |
14 |
- Modest |
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Proud - |
6 |
10 |
- Forgiving |
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Vengeful - |
10 |
10 |
- Pious |
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Worldly - |
10 |
13 |
- Generous |
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Selfish - |
7 |
11 |
- Prudent |
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Reckless - |
9 |
15 |
- Honest |
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Deceitful - |
5 |
13 |
- Temperate |
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Indulgent - |
7 |
10 |
- Just |
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Arbitrary - |
10 |
10 |
- Trusting |
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Suspicious - |
10 |
15 |
- Valorous |
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Cowardly - |
5 |
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Size: |
12 |
Dexterity: |
15 |
Strength: |
14 |
Constitution: |
14 |
Appearance: |
8 |
Damage: |
4 |
HR: |
3 |
MR: |
3 |
THP: |
25 |
Unconscious: |
6 |
Awareness: |
11 |
Boating: |
1 |
Compose: |
1 |
Courtesy: |
8 |
Craft: |
0 |
Dancing: |
5 |
Faerie Lore: |
1 |
Falconry: |
3 |
First Aid: |
10 |
Flirting: |
3 |
Folklore: |
2 |
Gaming: |
3 |
Heraldry: |
6 |
Hunting: |
6 |
Intrigue: |
3 |
Orate: |
6 |
Profession: |
0 |
Play: |
7 |
Read: |
0 |
Recognize: |
6 |
Religion: |
5 |
Romance: |
5 |
Singing: |
10 |
Stewardship: |
8 |
Swimming: |
2 |
Tourney: |
10 |
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Battle: 12 |
Siege: 0 |
Horsemanship: 15 |
Sword: 15 |
Lance: 15 |
Spear: 6 |
Dagger: 5 |
Bow: 5 |
Axe: 0 |
Passions
- Loyalty (Earl Robert) 15
- Love (Family) 15
- Love (Lysanor) 17
- Amor (Guenevere) 14
- Hate (Saxons) 15
- Hate (Picts) 12
Glory
Reason |
Glory points |
when |
Starting glory |
235 |
513 |
Knighted |
1000 |
513 |
Rivalry with house Burcombe |
10 |
514 |
Sarum Winter Tourney |
15 |
January 514 |
Bandits near Wilton |
15 |
February 514 |
Mission to Tilshead |
70 |
February 514 |
Attended royal wedding events at Carlion |
50 |
May 514 |
Competed in the Wedding Tourney |
90 |
May 514 |
Defended Sarum against Saxon ceorls |
210 |
June 514 |
Defended Odstock after raid of Coombe Bisset |
40 |
August 514 |
Captured Dorset knight Sir Goronwy and his squire |
20 |
August 514 |
Marriage to Lysanor |
1000 |
October 514 |
Glory total: 2755
Famous Trait: Honest
Joust
- Lost against Sir Selivant de Durnford in Round 1
Knightly Challenges
- Won a duel against Sir Rowan de Wylye
- Won a duel against his brother Landon
- Lost duel against Sir Idris de Bodenham, even if it was a close fight, and Bryce managed to make him topple to the ground twice.
Grand Melee
- 1st Charge: Went after the standard bearer of the other team, alas, couldn't drive him off the horse.
- Damage taken in Grand Melee: 1st Charge: First fall off the horse: 2 HP, second fall of the horse: 4 HP
- Round 2: Third fall off a horse: 4HP
- Round 3: Defeats Sir Edryd in a joint effort with Sir Catryn de Burcombe (Edryd Held for Ransom)
- Round 4: After a lengthy bout, Bryce defeated Sir Scarred-a-lot (veteran knight with Average stats)
- Round 5: Bryce fights an Average Knight of Duke Randall's Cheshire team, and is unhorsed; then spotted by a Marshall and sent to the sidelines, to be counted as casualty in the results. Another 2 HP taken from the fall off the horse.
On the Grid
Known Associates
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A kind young lady who I am as fortunate as to know from my childhood. I saw her more often as I started to squire for her father Cynfarch. There has never been more than civil words between us. She gave me a token of luck for my mission to Tilshead, and I asked her for her favor for the Wedding Tourney at Carlion. When we learned the both of us have been entertaining feelings for each other, it seemed only logical for me to speak to her father and ask for her hand. |
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The death of our father occurred when we were children still, it made our slight brotherly competitiveness that has always been there fade a little to the background, as we needed to stick together to deal with our loss. We used to be close but not too close not to test our mettle against other regurlarly… aiming to be the most proficient Baverstock knight! Until Landon got gravely battered while trying to retrieve two captive Salisbury knights from Dorset. I saw him recovering at Ebble Keep. And then he disappeared, under mysterious circumstances. |
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My cousin is more the reticent sort, often thoughtful and quiet, but reliable. |
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A cousin. More soon. |
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A bright mind, and well trained through assisting her father, my uncle Lorcan with looking after our Manor. Even if she continues to tease me about my hair, she is a reliable member of the family. |
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Isolde serves my mother as handmaiden and messenger. I do feel ambiguous about her. On the one hand… she is close to my mother who has forgiven her; accepted her into the household when she wasn't required to. And on the other hand… her existence is the living proof of my father's infidelity. |
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We became friends during my time at Dinton, where I squired for his father; we're about the same age, and of a similar disposition some people would call serious. |
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I know him, if only briefly because, when I squired at Dinton he was squiring at Sarum. He seems to prefer the Saxon Axe, a matter of personal preference. But apart from that, he's agreeable. |
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Skilled with the sword, and yes, she bested me in a challenge, at the Winter Tourney. It was at the Wedding Tournament of the High King that I declined her challenge, and Landon dueled her instead. And lost. Some unfinished business there. Even so, she and I ended up as unlikely allies in the Grand Melee, where we defeated the leader of the Cameliard team, Lord Knight Sir Edryd, together. |
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A woman whom I mostly tolerated performing Pagan rites for some peasants on Baverstock lands. She seems like the odd exception to her Christian family, and she made a deep impression on my brother, Landon. I'm not sure if she is to blame for Landon's disappearance. Or if it was his bad health after getting almost killed on a futile mission. She was very compassionate for him, when I saw him at Ebble Keep. And that is what will count for me in the end. The hope that with her he got his chance for happiness, even if it meant leaving me and his other family behind. |
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Another knight I met at the Boar's Beard, this one obviously preferring swordplay and falcons over the knightly discipline of the tilt. After challenging him for a test of our sword skills, I can tell he is an honourable opponent and an agreeable fellow. |
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He squired for my younger uncle Sir Patric at Baverstock. More soon! |
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A knight I met at the Boar's Beard tavern. I still need to form an opinion of him, but he so far he seems agreeable. |
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An honorable knight as far as I can tell. He was with us on that mission to Tilshead, and temporarily interested in earning Lysanor's hand in marriage. But now with his betrothal to Lady Heulwen de Dinton, there is no reason to dislike him. |
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He came to my aid, together with Landon, when I had lost my unit in the skirmish at the East Gate of Sarum. A good, honorable knight, from what I can tell. |
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She came along with us on our mission to Tilshead. |
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A rival, and serious competition at tourneys. Any joust where I manage to unhorse him is a good joust. |
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I met him in a knightly challenge at the Wedding Tournament, and we actually were quite even. I managed to make him lose his footing twice. And he managed to be the first to administer three hits, which made him the winner. |
The barmaid without a name |
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Comely lass, aye, and I believe she knows how to get a tip from the tavern's patrons. |
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Nephew to my former knight Sir Cynfarch de Dinton. The easy sort, cheerful and a charmer of ladies. I might be a bit too serious for his taste. |
Logs
(514-06-20) Trouble in Sarum 2
Summary: This is what happens at the Eastern Gate. Date: June 20th, 514 Related: Trouble in...
(514-06-20) Healing and Conversation
Summary: Cyndeyrn and Lysanor encounter Bryce after the skirmish at the East Gate and discuss the...
(514-05-21) Talk of Betrothals
Summary: Bryce and Cyndeyrn have a talk. Date: May 21st, 514; on the morning before the Grand...
(514-05-21) Melee Round 5 Part 1
Summary: Robert and Ioan join forces again against Duke Randall of Cheshire while the battle between...
(514-05-21) Melee Round 4 Part 1
Summary: The tides turn a little, Robert rolls about the field with his small but fierce group,...
(514-05-21) Melee Round 3 Part 1
Summary: Circumstance Changes, shifts in battle flow Date: 514-05-21 Related: Grand Melee to...
(514-05-21) Melee Round 2 Part 1
Summary: The melee continues, reserves join the battle. Date: 514-05-21 Related: Melee Round 2...
(514-05-21) Melee First Charge Round 1 Part 1
Summary: A portion of the events that transpire during the 1st round of the grand melee Date:...
(514-05-21) Hidden Feelings
Summary: are bound to be revealed, when a battered Baverstock Lord Knight returns the lady's favor...
(514-05-21) Favorable Baverstocks
Summary: Shortly before the Grand Melee is about to start, Bryce and Landon talk about favors. ...
(514-05-20) Bodenham versus Baverstock
Summary: The challenge of Sir Idris de Bodenham versus Sir Bryce de Baverstock Date: May 20th, 514...
(514-05-20) Baverstock and Burcombe
Summary: The challenges of Bryce versus Landon, Caerwyn versus Catryn and Landon versus Catryn. ...
(514-05-19) Wylye versus Baverstock
Summary: Two young knights who also happen to be the Lord Knights of their manors meet each other in...
(514-05-18) Requesting a Favor
Summary: Sir Bryce de Baverstock asks Lady Lysanor de Dinton for a favor. Date: May 18th, 514;...
(514-05-18) More Jousting Madness
Summary: Round 1 of the Jousts: Martyn de Baverstock faces Peregrine de Mildenhall, and Bryce de...
(514-05-15) Gift Giving, Part 2
Summary: The continuation of Gift Giving by Arthur Date: 514-05-15 Related: Gift Giving, Part 1....
(514-04-15) A Day at Court
Summary: A day at court of Earl Robert (Part 1) Date: April 15th, 514 Related: Recent mission...
(514-03-25) The Other Thing
Summary: Bryce de Baverstock needs to clarify and redefine his stand towards his bastard...
(514-03-19) Springtime Betrothal
Summary: is what two young heads of manors are plotting? Anyway, seems like Bryce and Rowan come...
(514-03-15) Returning a Favor
Summary: which was originally more of a luck charm. But who can tell, in the rather complex...
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