Cerdan Bantire

Rekela Cerdan Bantire

Ledyne is the seat of the Bishop of Pagostra. The diocese was founded circa 160 at Lyntord. During the revolt against King Uthred, Pagostra was the center of the rebellion and many local priests backed the rebels. After the revolt was crushed, the Bishop and several priests were executed for treason. The church reorganized its lands in 389, stripping three abbeys from the diocese. Lyntord and Irtivir were given to the Bishop of Serelind, Halaina to the Serekela. The Bishop’s seat was moved to Ledyne, much closer to Caleme. Bishop Cerdan Bantire was appointed last spring and, at 38, is relatively young. He is a renowned scholar and historian and was the Serolan of Caleme before his appointment. The Bishop plans extensive travel throughout southern Kaldor to acquaint himself with Pagostran nobles and their loyalties. A generous donation from the Serekela has been received to improve Ledyne Abbey. Plans to build a new cloister, library, and fortified chapter house have been drafted. The Bishop is concerned about the disappearance of the Earl of Osel, a loyal parishioner. The earl’s wife has requested his assistance in locating her husband. Lady Thilisa’s father, the Earl of Vemion, has also asked the Bishop to inform him immediately if anything is learned about Earl Meleken’s whereabouts. The large chapter house at Nebulan is the center of the Order of the Lady of Paladins operations in Pagostra. Sir Remiu, the Reblena, is skilled and loyal but is also extremely ambitious; he was passed over when Sir Houla Artona was made Senior Reblena. He works closely with the Warden of Oselmarch and supports the baron’s plan to build a keep at Oselbridge. Unknown to the baron, Sir Remiu believes the keep should be held by the order with himself as Constable.