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THE WEDDING OF WYMOND & JANE THORNBLADE

a union curated by both of their families, 1442

One day, in a chilly autumn morning, the baker and his lover had gotten carried away.

They had forgotten themselves, and stole a moment they thought was secret.

They were mistaken.

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THE THORNEBLADE FAMILY, 1443

Some of Wymond's family lived in the same village of Henford in England. On the occasion that one of his sisters from Windenburg would visit, the entire family would gather at their familial cottage that had been in their possession for three generations.

The eldest of Wymond's sisters, Gwendolen, was the paramour to their lord liege, and had birthed two daughters. With her lover now dead, she was made the caretaker of his only living son to protect and raise until he became of age.

Orella had become a bride of the Watcher and devoted her life to Their service, moving away to the city of Windenburg. Roana, in her youth, had run off to fight in the Hundred Year's War to prevent her father from further injuring himself. Now, she resided with their youngest sister and her family.

The youngest daughter, Elenwen, had married and started a family of her own. She only had one daughter, Milrid, but dreamed of having many more, like she grew up with.

Elenwen's husband, Matteo Shepard.

And Gwendolen's youngest daughter, Maudelyn, whom loved to speak endlessly with her uncle and new aunt, Jane.

Jane wondered when her husband would call her to his bedside, to endure in the bliss that newly weds were supposed to partake in. It didn't happen on their wedding night, like her mother had told her.

He blamed it on a "sickness," one he claimed that he was working on improving.

She wasn't sure if she believed him.

Jane ran, far and fast, to the end of her small village of Henford. Past the lakes and rivers and serene sunny hills, deep into the forest they called the Bramblewood, lived a woman of many rumors. Some called her devil, others called her savior. Above all the things she was nicknamed over the years, one stuck most of all; the Crone.

It was said that if one ever needed something of great value, such as coin or protection, to make their way to the Bramblewood to speak with the Crone. It was also expected to bring some sort of offering for a trade. The Crone dealt in bargains and secrecy. She knew exactly what you needed, it was told, and she knew what cruel price to charge for it.

So when Jane stumbled upon her door and into her home, she asked the Crone for a means of protection. Not just a spell or a totem, no. Jane wanted power. She wanted control. And when the Crone heard this, a wicked smile spread across her lips.

“What you ask is no small thing. The cost will bite deep, and once given, cannot be taken back. Will you pay it, girl?”

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The baker's secret.

OUR MAIN HOUSEHOLD

Wymond Thorneblade

BIRTH YEAR: Fall, 1414 TRAITS: Coward, Emotional Skills, Lazy SPECIES: Human EXTRAS: A gay man who seized his first opportunity to use marriage as a cover.

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Jane Thorneblade

BIRTH YEAR: Summer, 1424 TRAITS: Neat, Jaded, Family Orientated SPECIES: Human EXTRAS: Seen as an omen for her skin, her family was happy to marry her off quickly before she became a burden.

THE TOWN BAKER

Lowe Rust

BIRTH YEAR: Winter, 1414 TRAITS: Loyal, Outgoing, Loves the Outdoors SPECIES: Human EXTRAS: The town baker and Wymond’s lover. Wymond uses this excuse to live with him.