Grimoald, Duke of Bavaria

Fourth and youngest son of Theodo, late Duke of Bavaria, Grimoald originally co-ruled the duchy with his older brothers Theodbert, Theobald, and Tassilo. Within a year of Theodo's death, the quarreling between the brothers erupted into open war, and by CY 719 all the older brothers were dead. Grimoald quickly consolidated his hold on the duchy by compelling Theodbert's widow Regintrude to join the Sisterhood of the Light, marrying Theobald's widow Pilitrude, taking Tassilo's daughter Swanachild as his ward, and driving his nephew Hugbert into exile amongst the Longobards.
There are those who say that Grimoald's ruthless bid for power exceeds his abilities and that the real power behind the Duchy is Pilitrude. It is certainly true that Grimoald himself is not known for his intelligence or his will, and he has inherited his father's abject deference to clerical authority. Like his father, he has been an enthusiastic patron of the Church, eager to welcome the emissaries of the Eternal City into the Duchy. But unlike his father, he has neither the mind nor the fortitude for true religious zeal. More than anything else, he loves hunting, feasting, and the fine life, and would happily leave religious matters to the servants of the Church. Ironically, however, his own life and indeed the source of his security flies violates the deepest principles of the Light of Amon. For the widow of his brother is, by law, his sister, and the union is an unnatural and unholy.

Alignment

Chaotic Neutral. Grimoald would act in accordance with the Light of Amon, but his weakness has made him a cipher to those of more powerful will.

Current Status

Grimoald is eager to have the Church of Amon formally recognize his authority in Bavaria, and will do nearly anything to accomplish this goal.

Age

38

Current Residence

Grimoald and his duchess reside in the great ducal fortress at Ratisbon

Sex

Male

Presentation

Genrle, almost sensuous appearance; stoop shouldered and languid in his movements; with a long face, long nose, and slow, sleepy eyes; beard neatly kept

Eyes

Blue-grey

Hair

Rich, brown hair that cascades past his shoulders in thick waves

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Olive-bronze

Height

5' 9"

Weight

172 lbs

Belief/Deity

Church of Amon