Genevieve's Story
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Unlike
many females of her time Genevieve was favoured
by her father whose philosophies predated the cultured court of Eleanor
of
Aquitaine, he was also a disgraced Templar shipmaster who had somehow
managed
to acquire much wealth rescuing refugees from the advancing hordes, and
assisting them to flee Outremere.
He
encouraged the young Genevieve to develop herself
beyond a mere prospective bride and dutiful wife, teaching her to read
and
providing her with an education. Genevieve traveled extensively with
her father
as he searched for the answer to many mysteries and also sought out the
son he believed
he had sired on a widow he had rescued from Acre.
(Travels
which incidentally kept Genevieve and her fathers retinue continously
on the move with a trail of unsolved mysteries eg where's my horse? and
slightly ahead of any church inquisitors which may mistakenly take them
for godless heathens - PDN)
Together
with a small band of ‘merchants’ and
adventurers they traveled throughout Europe, moving equally freely
among nobles
and commoners alike. Tragically separated
during a storm at sea the youthful Genevieve found herself in Aneala
and
developed a friendship with a local fighter, the fighter carried her
favour in a
Shire Championship where he acquitted himself quite well but alas sweet
victory
eluded his grasp as did the far sweeter and most fair Genevieve. For
Genevieve missed
her father most cruelly and sadly parted company with Aneala Scir and
it’s
gentle populace and traveled far from our shores seeking some trace of
her
fathers company, alas she fell foul of cruel and heartless Italians to
be
carried off to slavery far to the east.
More
fortunate than most Genevieve by dint of cunning
and quick wits found herself within the large and relatively gentle
household
of a successful merchant who favoured bright minds and hard workers.
Her
education impressed the merchant and Genevieve found herself gradually
developing a relative freedom to travel and act on his behalf, it is at
this
time that Genevieve’s ability to spot a bargain and out shop any other
twenty
mortals became apparent. (my money would be on Genevieve over the
Golden Horde if a bargain was involved - PDN)
Eventually
after many adventures which make Sinbad’s
little jaunt look like a coracle trip on a duck pond, Genevieve found
herself
drawn back to Aneala after she had visited an oracle who fortold much,
most of
which sounded like complete gibberish apart from the bits about a half
brother
who may be found in the most isolated parts of the West.
Imagine
Genevieve’s surprise to find Aneala, which she
did eventually after first searching in the Kingdom of the West, it
appears
that by some miraculous manner the entire area had been shifted to the
Kingdom
of Lochac. Not only had Aneala magically moved but it was now a
bustling and
busy Barony, a far cry from the simple and peaceful lands she had come
to love
as a young girl.
Her
return to Aneala was well timed with the Eric and
Enid tourney where she inspired her long lost and reclaimed fighter to
victory, a victory all
the more enjoyable due to the great feats of chivalry and prowess
displayed by
all combatants in the list, and courtesy of the assembled populace. The
witnessing of such prowess, revellry and noblest of behaviour finally
convinced Genevieve she had indeed found the spirit of
Aneala she so dearly loved.
Genevieve
has since established a moderate holding in
the unexplored regions to the South, lands currently claimed by the
Canton of Abertridwr,
although she dares them to try and claim taxes if they aren’t going to
do
something about the bandits from the marshes! Despite these troublesome
bandits
Genevieve continues to trade with the friendlier of the wild tribes,
and rumour
has it that her acceptance by these tribes is in part due to her
participation
in certain local rites, involving dancing, cavorting and such into the
small
hours of the night. Genevieve also finds time to journey seeking her
father and
half-brother, and occasional travels to an island paradise far to the
North were her trading
skills have become legendary among the natives.
Genevieve
is often accompanied on her visits to Canton and Baronial celebrations
by two pages, many
believe these pages to be her children and they are named Isabella de
Leon and
Orlando of Verona. Outside of trading and futhering her education
Genevieve’s
main interests could best be described as creating wonderful and
culturally diverse
costumes, brewing, dancing, sharing good company and striving to
provide
environments with an ambience and atmosphere which hopefully encourages
all people
to have medieval fun in a spirit of courtesy and friendship.
At
least that’s what a woman who knows my cousins
sisters seamstress mother
said that her husbands brothers uncles nephew
told
her in passing
(apparently in the court of King Karaticuos).
And if you believe
all of that have I got a bridge to
sell you - he he he he he...
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