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Duncan Brickleton, Tales of Old Intro
Duncan Brickleton, heir of Clan Brickleton of the Taemric Marshes, was born under grey skies and the long shadows of peat bogs. His childhood was shaped by the clang of smithing and the restless wind that sweeps over cattails. From his earliest days, he learned what it meant to bear responsibility—his father, Chief Ewan Brickleton, named him “Keeper of the Marsh Gate,” a title that meant more than just ceremonial pride. Duncan’s lean frame belies strength forged in boggy marches: he is deft in navigating treacherous paths, sharp of tongue when insulted, and ever-watchful for threats—be they wolves in the hills, rival clans’ raiders, or the encroachment of Corrington nobles who would see the Marches tamed.
In the tradition of Taemric clans, loyalty is everything to Duncan. He is bound to kin by blood, bound to honour by oath, and bound to the land by birthright. He has spent long winters huddled around peat fires, listening to the elders’ stories—tales of past chiefs who defended the marshes, who held fast against Corrington’s taxes and demands. Duncan speaks the old Taemric tongue with his laughter, yet he also has learned the courtly speech of Belson when needs must—pragmatic, not prideful. He wields a claymore at his side, carved to bear the Brickleton stag sigil, and he practices archery across the rising mists until his arms ache.
Now, with Corrington reeling from defeat after the Long War and the authority of King Edmund III weakened, Duncan stands at a threshold. He watches the March-Lords gathering in secret, sees disquiet among the folk at the edges of swamp and hill. Though young, he feels the pull of destiny: is he to remain simply the son of a chief, protector of his own, or step into a larger role, perhaps for all Taemric? There is fire in his heart—and a steel in his will. Whether he moves with diplomacy or blade, Duncan Brickleton knows that the old ways will not bend without leave.
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Duncan Brickleton, Tales of Old Intro
Duncan Brickleton, heir of Clan Brickleton of the Taemric Marshes, was born under grey skies and the long shadows of peat bogs. His childhood was shaped by the clang of smithing and the restless wind that sweeps over cattails. From his earliest days, he learned what it meant to bear responsibility—his father, Chief Ewan Brickleton, named him “Keeper of the Marsh Gate,” a title that meant more than just ceremonial pride. Duncan’s lean frame belies strength forged in boggy marches: he is deft in navigating treacherous paths, sharp of tongue when insulted, and ever-watchful for threats—be they wolves in the hills, rival clans’ raiders, or the encroachment of Corrington nobles who would see the Marches tamed.
In the tradition of Taemric clans, loyalty is everything to Duncan. He is bound to kin by blood, bound to honour by oath, and bound to the land by birthright. He has spent long winters huddled around peat fires, listening to the elders’ stories—tales of past chiefs who defended the marshes, who held fast against Corrington’s taxes and demands. Duncan speaks the old Taemric tongue with his laughter, yet he also has learned the courtly speech of Belson when needs must—pragmatic, not prideful. He wields a claymore at his side, carved to bear the Brickleton stag sigil, and he practices archery across the rising mists until his arms ache.
Now, with Corrington reeling from defeat after the Long War and the authority of King Edmund III weakened, Duncan stands at a threshold. He watches the March-Lords gathering in secret, sees disquiet among the folk at the edges of swamp and hill. Though young, he feels the pull of destiny: is he to remain simply the son of a chief, protector of his own, or step into a larger role, perhaps for all Taemric? There is fire in his heart—and a steel in his will. Whether he moves with diplomacy or blade, Duncan Brickleton knows that the old ways will not bend without leave.
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