David Steele

Chaplain of Creed, Queensguard, Mortal of House Swan David Steele (a.k.a. Steele)

Fifth son of Benedict and Faye Steele, David was not expected to be needed for the role of heir. Tragically, his Mother died in childbirth to David.
After his 11th birthday, he began serving as a Squire to his Uncle, Sir Garrick Blackboare of Skybowl where he became a Knight upon reaching 18 years. He served at St. Antony's Under-the-Mountain, a multi-faith chapel dedicated to the service of all Seven Gods of Law.
There, he learned his letters, brewing, and undertook the duty of walking the Mountain Paths of Norholt to teach the words of Creed. Chief in this duty was teaching the peasants of remote hovels and homesteads how they may best defend and protect themselves against bandits and mountain creatures.
Over the years of 1110-1117, David's Brothers began to die in suspicious circumstances. Most of these accidents happened whilst on the Mountain Paths, slipping to their demise or suffering from avalanches or landslides. This, combined with Lord Benedict Steele being struck with consumption, found David put into the pivotal role of heir.
Seeing that his Father surely had little time left, David listened keenly when his Lord bid him join the Warhost in Oxford, where it was gathered to defend the blessed isle from Kindah invaders, to prove his abilities and loyalties to their new Baron, Sir Alistair Yates.

Mental characteristics

Gender Identity

Cisgender Male.

Sexuality

Heterosexual.

Education

Squired to Sir Garrick Blackboare of Skybowl Studied at St. Antony's Under-the-Mountain, Greystoke, Norholt

Employment

Travelled with the Warhost from 1117-1122.

Accomplishments & Achievements

David took pride in being one of the people of Norholt to help form it from a Principality into a Kingdom. Of this deed, he authored and wrote "The Victories of Norholt."
The book details the major accomplishments of Norholt within the Warhost from 1116 through to 1122, with a special focus on the year 1118. This was the year that High King Rudraigh tasked Norholt with the quest to prove itself as being worthy.
Of personal achievements, David prided himself highly on winning the heart and hand of Prioress Helena Ward, marrying her in Norscan lands in 1122.

Failures & Embarrassments

At the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Yates, a slighted Elf and Protector of the lands of Norholt wrote a foul and impassioned curse to be delivered to David, condemning her rule. David, knowing full well of the crime, destroyed the curse in fire before presenting himself for punishment.

Mental Trauma

In 1117, David was sent to Maidens Head by Baron Alistair Yates, transported by Master Purnell of the Norholt Library. Upon arrival, David saw the realities of warfare for the first time in the carnage that had been visited upon the land, where once a castle had stood nothing remained but corpses, rubble, blood and worse.
Previously, he had venerated the ways of Creed including those of "the Glory of Slaughter," but this experience shook him to his core. He was determined to avoid such a loss of life in Albion happening again.
David also held true to his oaths of Knighthood, never to present his back to the enemy. Being ignorant of Spiritual Fear, he believed he had proven himself a coward fit only for death. It was only through the spiritual and emotional council of trusted and valued friends, and his future wife, that convinced him otherwise. David made it his mission to prove to the fighting folk of the Warhost that fear was nothing to be afraid of.

Intellectual Characteristics

Once accused by an ill-tempered spirit of enjoying sounding intellectual rather than being intellectual.
David never considered himself to be an intellectual but considered himself to be quite witty, he went to lengths to try and find non-violent resolutions to problems.

Morality & Philosophy

David was, at his heart, a conservative Noble who believed in the feudal system. He did not believe that a Peasant could not better themselves, only that it was a very difficult and rare thing to transpire.
He believed that most people were, in their hearts, Good and wished to do Good. However, the more enemies of Albion he met, the more this belief guttered in the winds of their evil deeds.

Taboos

David took a dim view of those of Albion who devoted themselves to any Gods other than the Nine but took a dim view of those who were not peasants who revered others than the Seven.
David lived and died by the Words of the Lion's Prayer.

Social

Contacts & Relations

Married to Prioress Helena Ward. Father to Faye Steele, future Lord of the Isarn Valley.
Adoptive Mortal Member of House Swan.

Family Ties

Married to Prioress Helena Ward, the Lady Steele

Religious Views

Sept Member for Creed, devoted follower to the blessed Seven Gods of Law.

A Knight of Albion who embodied the teachings of Creed, knowing best when to use a sword or a quill. Died in Kol Kathrak, in 1122.

Current Location

Deceased

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Alignment

Lawful Good

Species

Human

Honorary & Occupational Titles

Lord of the Isarn Valley Septem Member/Voice of Creed First of the Queensguard Knight of the Realm Chaplain of Creed Squire of the Order of Avalon Serving Member of the Sovereign and Holy Order of Knights Hospitaller of Damacest Mortal Member of House Swan

Age

33

Date of Birth

1089

Birthplace

Esserton Keep, Greystoke, Norholt

Current Residence

Deceased

Gender

Male

Eyes

Blue

Hair

Brown, shaven

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

White

Height

6'2"

Weight

Yes

Quotes & Catchphrases

During his time with the Warhost, David wrote a great many prayers and rites into his Prayerbook, which remains with the Warhost to this day.

Known Languages

Common.