Bastune Clan

The history of Clan Bastune is one of treachery, opportunism, and a knack for picking the winning side. Clan Bastune succeeded to the Barony of Kolorn in 518 when, after the death of Aidrik V, several barons, including Jurin, the Baron of Kolorn, rebelled against Chelebin II. Kolorn Keep was brought under siege, and Jurin’s captain of the guard, Koroch Bastune, saw his opportunity. He slew Jurin and swore fealty to Chelebin II. With Kolorn secure, Chelebin II swiftly put down the rebellion and confirmed Koroch as Baron of Kolorn. During the Baronial Revolt 80 years later, Boron Baralis Bastune chose to support the Earl of Balim. In 601, the 66 year old Baralis died in bed and his son, Hokel succeeded. In the next year, Baron Hokel decided that the Earl of Balim’s claim would not succeed and offered his support to Earl Haldan Elendsa of Olokand. This shift in loyalties convinced the Earl of Balim to support Earl Elendsa, who was crowned King of Kaldor. The new king was not entirely trusting of Hokel. He made the Barony of Kolorn a reward to the new Earl of Vemion, Colm Caldeth, for his excellent service and integrity. In 682, Gormin succeeded his father, Tarien, as Baron of Kolorn at age 21. Eight years later, Gormin was killed while hunting. A young yeoman was tried and executed for the murder, but no motive ever came forth, though many suspected Gormin’s brother Brorin to be behind the murder. In 710, Brorin died after a period of illness. Brorin’s younger brother Othis was never expected to succeed as Baron and had spent his youth hunting and jousting in tournaments. Though he was never notably successful in the joust, he fancied himself Sir Greon, after a legendary Jarin warrior. Sir Othis expects his social inferiors to refer to him as Sir Greon, and is prone to losing his temper if they do not. Sir Othis’ succession has only led to steadily worse behavior and extravagant spending over the years. As a result, Sir Othis son, Sir Lyndar, now handles most of the day to day decisions for the barony. Sir Lyndar is loyal to his father and wishes he would stop his wenching and start to govern. Until recently, Sir Lyndar has leaned heavily on the advice of his cousin, Earl Sedris Meleken. Baron Othis' wife, Lady Peresta, resides in Tashal and has not seen Sir Othis for several years. The marriage was, of course, arranged and neither has been particularly faithful. There is reason to doubt whether any of Lady Peresta’s children were fathered by Sir Othis, and some believe Sir Lyndar’s father is, in fact, Marshal Koris Harabor. The pair's eldest daughter, Ameryn, died three years ago of the pox. Their younger daughter, Elalyn, has recently married to Allyn Karondal, a younger brother of Sheriff Eris Karondal of Balimshire. The youngest son, Tarien has recently been squired at Rythal manor near Qualdris. He is a bit young to be a squire, but everyone involved felt it best the young man get away from the influence of his father as soon as possible. Sir Othis’ nephew, Chilmin, is Chief Clerk of the Exchequer, largely due to the influence of Earl Caldeth, who has little confidence in Sir Othis or his children.