The Dernier Family
Lord Henri Dernier
(1580-??)
Aspiration: Popularity
Lifetime Want: Reach Golden Anniversary
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Alignment: 3
Position: Secretary of Commerce/Royal Appt.
Heir to Lord Percival Dernier, Earl of Marchand
Spouse: Lady Maricela Pennett Dernier
Children
Harold Dernier (1612-??)
Fortune Dernier (1617-??)
Personality:
Positive Traits:
Charming, Witty, Generous
Negative Traits:
Foppish, Lavish, Brooding
Clever and witty, Lord Henri quickly became a favorite at court upon his coming of age. Now, the King's most loyal companion and trusted confidante, Lord Henri often accompanies His Majesty in their many revels, most especially hunting, jousting, and carousing. Believed to be a disgrace to his station, Lord Henri's appointment as Secretary of Commerce initially brought him barely disguised snickers and, at times, open ridicule, from Lord Percival's enemies who wished to see the Dernier family's influence undone. However, very few outside King Harold's inner circle realized the full extent of His Majesty's plan to restore Warwick's glory as an imperial nation, beginning with replenishing the national treasury. To that end, Lord Henri was commissioned to institute widespread economic reforms, which promised to have longstanding effects on the centuries old traditions and heritages of the realm. Armed with a dangerous charm and unwavering belief in His Majesty's cause, Lord Henri continues to work tirelessly in his post to establish trade guilds in every village of Warwick, countering any resistance he meets with lavish generosity or cruel strategem, as the mood moves him or the situation seems to require. For this, Lord Henri has come to be characterized as the King's Clerk, often depicted satirically in a counting house totting up figures or whipping apprentices at their trade. Indeed, King Harold's "Melancholic Reformation," for so it has come to be called, has been widely descried as the destruction of Haevinian social order, heralding the descent into moral chaos, and signalling the end of the realm. Lord Henri's creation of standardized apprenticeship procedures and regular supply chains between producers, craftsmen, and merchants has threatened to upset the centuries old agreements between many small merchants, bringing them into contact with a centralized government for the first time in the history of Warwick.
In his first ten years as Secretary of Commerce, Lord Henri has traveled often, most notably to Westsea and Southsea, to negotiate new trade agreements. Finding these realms loath to reforge agreements they'd signed years before with King Edgar III, Lord Henri's patience has frayed considerably, and he has become a man beset by sun and shadow, at times light-hearted and frivolous, at others brooding and morose. Further incensed that neither Westsea nor Southsea were prepared to recognize Warwick as a sovereignty, preferring still to honor contracts forged with Haevinia, Lord Henri has recently begun actively recruiting Amicouevrian merchants to resettle in Warwick. With the sudden influx of merchants, small villages such as Shropshire have bloomed overnight into major mercantile centers, and new faiths, languages, and customs are pouring into even the most isolated, provincial regions of Warwick. Known for their exquisite craftsmanship and excellent business sense, Amicouevrian tradesmen have brought a number of new goods to Warwick, and Lord Henri's but gradually local residents have grown increasingly protectionist of their own interests, and a vicious nationalism has begun flourishing among the oldest families of the land. Still loved for his charming demeanor and good breeding, Lord Henri's dealings with the local merchants have generally succeeded in keeping the peace. As time goes on, however, more local merchants have become disgruntled with the King's "Black Bile" and are now pushing Lord Henri for measures to protect their personal interests, against those of the "invading traders". Fueled by whispers turned to grumblings, and finally elevated to song, the Even the highest nobles in the land often question King Harold's "Melancholic Reformation," wondering in hushed whispers, barely audible, but growing in insistence, "How shall we live, with naught but hands and feet to guide us?"
Aspiration: Popularity
Lifetime Want: Reach Golden Anniversary
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Alignment: 3
Position: Secretary of Commerce/Royal Appt.
Heir to Lord Percival Dernier, Earl of Marchand
Spouse: Lady Maricela Pennett Dernier
Children
Harold Dernier (1612-??)
Fortune Dernier (1617-??)
Personality:
Positive Traits:
Charming, Witty, Generous
Negative Traits:
Foppish, Lavish, Brooding
Clever and witty, Lord Henri quickly became a favorite at court upon his coming of age. Now, the King's most loyal companion and trusted confidante, Lord Henri often accompanies His Majesty in their many revels, most especially hunting, jousting, and carousing. Believed to be a disgrace to his station, Lord Henri's appointment as Secretary of Commerce initially brought him barely disguised snickers and, at times, open ridicule, from Lord Percival's enemies who wished to see the Dernier family's influence undone. However, very few outside King Harold's inner circle realized the full extent of His Majesty's plan to restore Warwick's glory as an imperial nation, beginning with replenishing the national treasury. To that end, Lord Henri was commissioned to institute widespread economic reforms, which promised to have longstanding effects on the centuries old traditions and heritages of the realm. Armed with a dangerous charm and unwavering belief in His Majesty's cause, Lord Henri continues to work tirelessly in his post to establish trade guilds in every village of Warwick, countering any resistance he meets with lavish generosity or cruel strategem, as the mood moves him or the situation seems to require. For this, Lord Henri has come to be characterized as the King's Clerk, often depicted satirically in a counting house totting up figures or whipping apprentices at their trade. Indeed, King Harold's "Melancholic Reformation," for so it has come to be called, has been widely descried as the destruction of Haevinian social order, heralding the descent into moral chaos, and signalling the end of the realm. Lord Henri's creation of standardized apprenticeship procedures and regular supply chains between producers, craftsmen, and merchants has threatened to upset the centuries old agreements between many small merchants, bringing them into contact with a centralized government for the first time in the history of Warwick.
In his first ten years as Secretary of Commerce, Lord Henri has traveled often, most notably to Westsea and Southsea, to negotiate new trade agreements. Finding these realms loath to reforge agreements they'd signed years before with King Edgar III, Lord Henri's patience has frayed considerably, and he has become a man beset by sun and shadow, at times light-hearted and frivolous, at others brooding and morose. Further incensed that neither Westsea nor Southsea were prepared to recognize Warwick as a sovereignty, preferring still to honor contracts forged with Haevinia, Lord Henri has recently begun actively recruiting Amicouevrian merchants to resettle in Warwick. With the sudden influx of merchants, small villages such as Shropshire have bloomed overnight into major mercantile centers, and new faiths, languages, and customs are pouring into even the most isolated, provincial regions of Warwick. Known for their exquisite craftsmanship and excellent business sense, Amicouevrian tradesmen have brought a number of new goods to Warwick, and Lord Henri's but gradually local residents have grown increasingly protectionist of their own interests, and a vicious nationalism has begun flourishing among the oldest families of the land. Still loved for his charming demeanor and good breeding, Lord Henri's dealings with the local merchants have generally succeeded in keeping the peace. As time goes on, however, more local merchants have become disgruntled with the King's "Black Bile" and are now pushing Lord Henri for measures to protect their personal interests, against those of the "invading traders". Fueled by whispers turned to grumblings, and finally elevated to song, the Even the highest nobles in the land often question King Harold's "Melancholic Reformation," wondering in hushed whispers, barely audible, but growing in insistence, "How shall we live, with naught but hands and feet to guide us?"
Lady Maricela Dernier
(1586-??)
Aspiration: Knowledge
Lifetime Want: Become Education Minister
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Aspiration: 1
Spouse: Lord Henri Dernier
Personality:
Positive Traits:
Intellectual, Vivacious, Benevolent
Negative Traits:
Opinionated, Outspoken, Inconsiderate
The youngest of five daughters, Maricela Pennett was never expected to marry; in fact, her father the Earl of Andeuil, told her from her birth that she would enter a convent at her coming of age. Always a vivacious and happy child, Maricela enjoyed music and poetry, and often hid from her tutor to avoid dull Latin or geometry lessons. With alternating smiles and tears, Maricela learned to avoid the disapproval of her father, and to get her way. Though faithful, Maricela often found prayers to be tedious, and she did not look forward to a life as the wife of the Divine Providence. Like a small bird whose vivid plumage and sweet song calls to one from afar, Maricela caught the eye of the young Lord Henri Dernier, at the wedding of her sister, the Lady Annabeth Millevieux. Lord Henri found her high spirit and glittering eyes both inaccessible and wildly invigorating, and he was instantly intoxicated with her dancing eyes and quick smile. After a brief courtship, her father the Lord Robert Pennett accepted Lord Henri's offer for her hand.
In her first years of marriage, Maricela found her life more quiet and boring than she could have imagined. His Lordship was frequently away, and when he was home, he was often occupied in long, tedious meetings with stodgy, serious business men and practically minded, humorless shopkeepers. Even in his long absences, Lord Henri's love for her never wavered, and His Lordship continued to find himself enthralled by her charms, a desire made only the more ardent by her producing him a son in the first three years of their marriage.
Determined to prove her worth to her husband, Lady Maricela has taken it upon herself to study the projects her husband has engaged. Opinionated and outspoken, Lady Maricela is fearless in promoting the economic reforms instituted by Lord Henri, and she has alternately won proponents and made enemies with her efforts. Even so, her sweet tempered vivaciousness and unwavering faith in her husband has made her a favorite among the local merchants, who see her as a perfect Lady of charity and a symbol of good sense and plainspokenness.
Aspiration: Knowledge
Lifetime Want: Become Education Minister
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Aspiration: 1
Spouse: Lord Henri Dernier
Personality:
Positive Traits:
Intellectual, Vivacious, Benevolent
Negative Traits:
Opinionated, Outspoken, Inconsiderate
The youngest of five daughters, Maricela Pennett was never expected to marry; in fact, her father the Earl of Andeuil, told her from her birth that she would enter a convent at her coming of age. Always a vivacious and happy child, Maricela enjoyed music and poetry, and often hid from her tutor to avoid dull Latin or geometry lessons. With alternating smiles and tears, Maricela learned to avoid the disapproval of her father, and to get her way. Though faithful, Maricela often found prayers to be tedious, and she did not look forward to a life as the wife of the Divine Providence. Like a small bird whose vivid plumage and sweet song calls to one from afar, Maricela caught the eye of the young Lord Henri Dernier, at the wedding of her sister, the Lady Annabeth Millevieux. Lord Henri found her high spirit and glittering eyes both inaccessible and wildly invigorating, and he was instantly intoxicated with her dancing eyes and quick smile. After a brief courtship, her father the Lord Robert Pennett accepted Lord Henri's offer for her hand.
In her first years of marriage, Maricela found her life more quiet and boring than she could have imagined. His Lordship was frequently away, and when he was home, he was often occupied in long, tedious meetings with stodgy, serious business men and practically minded, humorless shopkeepers. Even in his long absences, Lord Henri's love for her never wavered, and His Lordship continued to find himself enthralled by her charms, a desire made only the more ardent by her producing him a son in the first three years of their marriage.
Determined to prove her worth to her husband, Lady Maricela has taken it upon herself to study the projects her husband has engaged. Opinionated and outspoken, Lady Maricela is fearless in promoting the economic reforms instituted by Lord Henri, and she has alternately won proponents and made enemies with her efforts. Even so, her sweet tempered vivaciousness and unwavering faith in her husband has made her a favorite among the local merchants, who see her as a perfect Lady of charity and a symbol of good sense and plainspokenness.
Harold Dernier
(1612-??)
Aspiration: Knowledge
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Alignment: 4
Personality:
Positive Traits:
Trusting, Honest
Neutral Traits:
Hesitant, Politic, Guarded
Negative Trait:
Elitist
From his earliest years, Harold Dernier, has known he is named for the King, and that his destiny is greater than his imagining. Trusting and sweet-tempered, Harold is loved by all who meet him. Naturally curious, Harold looks forward to starting school in the spring with his cousins, Anseley and Adelaide.
Aspiration: Knowledge
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Alignment: 4
Personality:
Positive Traits:
Trusting, Honest
Neutral Traits:
Hesitant, Politic, Guarded
Negative Trait:
Elitist
From his earliest years, Harold Dernier, has known he is named for the King, and that his destiny is greater than his imagining. Trusting and sweet-tempered, Harold is loved by all who meet him. Naturally curious, Harold looks forward to starting school in the spring with his cousins, Anseley and Adelaide.
Fortune Dernier
(1617-??)
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Named for her father's great hopes in the Melacholic Reformation, Fortune Dernier is a happy baby and rarely cries. She is a joy to everyone who meets her.
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Named for her father's great hopes in the Melacholic Reformation, Fortune Dernier is a happy baby and rarely cries. She is a joy to everyone who meets her.
Marchand Manor Servants
Anne Chetwold
(1553-1617)
Aspiration: Family
Lifetime Want: Graduate 3 Children from College
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Alignment: 1
Position: Housekeeper
Cause of Death: Dropsy
Spouse: Mr. Horace Chetwold (1539-1600)
Children:
Duff Chetwold (1568-1616)
Lawrence Chetwold 1570-??)
Class Station: 6
Personality:
Positive Traits:
Wise, Obedient, Loyal
Negative Traits:
Assuming, Jealous, Arrogant
Aspiration: Family
Lifetime Want: Graduate 3 Children from College
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Alignment: 1
Position: Housekeeper
Cause of Death: Dropsy
Spouse: Mr. Horace Chetwold (1539-1600)
Children:
Duff Chetwold (1568-1616)
Lawrence Chetwold 1570-??)
Class Station: 6
Personality:
Positive Traits:
Wise, Obedient, Loyal
Negative Traits:
Assuming, Jealous, Arrogant
Duff Chetwold
(1568-1616)
Aspiration: Popularity
Lifetime Want: Celebrity Chef
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Alignment: 6
Position: Head Chef
Cause of Death:
Apoplexy
Spouse:
Carolynne Gibbs (1589-??)
Children:
Charles Chetwold (1617-??)
Aspiration: Popularity
Lifetime Want: Celebrity Chef
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Alignment: 6
Position: Head Chef
Cause of Death:
Apoplexy
Spouse:
Carolynne Gibbs (1589-??)
Children:
Charles Chetwold (1617-??)
Carolynne Chetwold
(1589-??)
Aspiration: Popularity
Lifetime Want: Become the Law
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Alignment: 6
Position: Lady's Maid
Widowed:
(Spouse) Duff Chetwold (1568-1616)
Personality:
Positive Traits:
Smart, Decisive
Negative Traits:
Conniving, Manipulative, Covetous
Aspiration: Popularity
Lifetime Want: Become the Law
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Alignment: 6
Position: Lady's Maid
Widowed:
(Spouse) Duff Chetwold (1568-1616)
Personality:
Positive Traits:
Smart, Decisive
Negative Traits:
Conniving, Manipulative, Covetous
Charles Chetwold
(1617-??)
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Charles is a quiet, complacent baby. His warm brown eyes suggest a deep wisdom lurking within.
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Charles is a quiet, complacent baby. His warm brown eyes suggest a deep wisdom lurking within.
Lawrence Chetwold
(1570-??)
Aspiration: Fortune
Lifetime Want: Have 6 Pets Reach Top Career
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Alignment: 3
Position: Butler
Spouse:
Joyce Chetwold (1590-??)
Children:
Anthony Chetwold (1617-??)
Personality:
Positive Traits:
Resourceful, Diplomatic, staunchly Loyal
Negative Traits:
Pessimistic, Self-Important
Aspiration: Fortune
Lifetime Want: Have 6 Pets Reach Top Career
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Alignment: 3
Position: Butler
Spouse:
Joyce Chetwold (1590-??)
Children:
Anthony Chetwold (1617-??)
Personality:
Positive Traits:
Resourceful, Diplomatic, staunchly Loyal
Negative Traits:
Pessimistic, Self-Important
Joyce Chetwold
(1590-??)
Aspiration: Family
Lifetime Want: Graduate 3 Children from College
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Alignment: 2
Position: Chef
Personality:
Positive Traits:
Kind, Compassionate
Neutral Traits:
Melancholy, Soft-spoken
Hidden/Unexpressed Traits:
Courageous, Long suffering
Aspiration: Family
Lifetime Want: Graduate 3 Children from College
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Alignment: 2
Position: Chef
Personality:
Positive Traits:
Kind, Compassionate
Neutral Traits:
Melancholy, Soft-spoken
Hidden/Unexpressed Traits:
Courageous, Long suffering
Anthony Chetwold
(1617-??)
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Fussy and irritable, Anthony is difficult to quiet and frequently requires to be held and rocked.
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Fussy and irritable, Anthony is difficult to quiet and frequently requires to be held and rocked.