Elad One-Eye

Elad ap Mabon

The famed warrior, Elad One-Eye, a marshal of Salisbury that trained some of the finest knights of the century.
The old knight of Vagon. He fought the Saxons for most of his life, ever since the rebellions of King Vortimer, took all his accumulated experiences to good use against the enemies of Count Roderick. Adapt with both sword and spear, Elad was known for both valor on the field as well as his calm and collected mind.
As Marshal, it was his duty to him to command the armies of Salisbury and his age did not slow him down in that regard, as his tactical acumen more than once carried the day against the vile Saxons. Like his father before him, Elad prefered the quiet life, and as often as possible, he returned to his own home, his wife and their children.

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Known for: Sword, Spear Expertise, Battle, Valour
Glory: 8000

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Mental characteristics

Personal history

459-60 AD.:

That year, Sir Mabon the Stoneman's eldest son, Elad, was knighted and subsequently wed his sweetheart Bronwyn ferch Amig, the daughter of Mabon’s old brother-in-arms. Meanwhile, Vortigern's tyranny was pushing more and more people away either to exile in Brittany or to Vortimer ap Vortigern, his rebellious son, Mabon greatly disliked the King and his Saxons, but he could not break his oath to the crown of Logres and was unwilling to compromise his honor.
Your father however, had made no such oath. Alongside his Count, Robyn ap Rheinallt, Elad began working with the budding rebellion, while Sir Mabon kept the garrison in order, in all secrecy, Elad rode to Vortimer’s side that winter.

461 AD.:

From their hidden harbor near the Isle of Wight, Vortimer and his fleet launched a two-pronged assault on Kent and it’s wicked Saxons from both land and sea. Elad fought bravely in his first battle, as they forced the invaders back to the isle of Thanet, having crushed their fleet, preventing any escape. That autumn, Vortimer was crowned King of Logres in the city of Cambridge. His oath now to Vortimer, he was able to serve a true King of Logres, Mabon quickly rode to join his liege and his son, the old warrior was happy to finally serve a worthy king once more.

462 AD.:

King Vortimer, bolstered by his new title, finally moved on Thanet and the last stronghold of the Saxons in Britain. In a lengthy siege and battle, Mabon and Elad fought like lions, yet it was a hard won victory. At the end of it all, Vortimer had died, and to hear the bards tell of it, it was Mabon who heard the last words of the worthy King of Britons. “Bury me at the coast, so that the Saxons may never return to these shores to settle.”
Unfortunately, the rest of the assembled warriors ignored such ramblings, and buried their worthy king at Colchester. But, that day, the House of Mabon swore an ever-lasting hatred for the Saxon horde, swearing to not relent before the Saxons were driven into the underworld for good.

463 AD.:

However, that victory was short-lived. Vortigern made overtures to make peace with the leaderless rebels. Mabon only agreed to attend the meeting at the Giant’s Dance when Count Robyn asked him to be his bodyguard. Fearing the worst, Mabon prepared his son and left for the feast of peace.
And, as Saxons were wont to do, there was treachery afoot.
The Night of Long Knives was the end of his father as well as the Count of Salisbury, and after ceding half of his crown to Hengist, Vortigern fled into the night as the coward he was.
Now, Britain was wide open for the Saxon yoke, and Elad began fortifying the rest of Salisbury for the coming storm. The only bright spot was the birth of Elad’s firstborn, whom he named Drystan .

464-465 AD.:

These were dark years. Named as the Marshal after his own father, Elad just tried to protect his homeland, and every summer, the roads were filled with Saxons extorting the British.

466 AD.:

News arrived that an army of British, Bretons and others had landed near Isca Dumnonium. Their banner was that of a red dragon, and their leader was the lost princes of Logres, the sons of Constantine that had been rumored to be alive for all those years.
Elad was quick to round up the warriors of Salisbury. His future liege, Roderick, not yet a man grown, was his squire, and both of them knew that this was the final chance for a free Logres. Bronwyn had even given birth to a second son this same year, so it was a sign from God. Elad’s sons would grow up in a free Britannia.
When they joined with Aurelius’ Host, it was near Cirencester, where another old friend of Elad’s father, the heroic Duke Eldol, also took up arms against the twin evils of Vortigern and the Saxons, bringing one of the foremost chieftains of yore into the fold of the young king.

467-468 AD.:

Elad won som glory in combat during the siege of Carlion, but failed to make note of himself here. The Cambrian Campaign was a dour experience as he later told it. It was little more than hills and wicked ambushers in those hills.
At the Battle of Snowdon, Elad saw the fortress of Vortigern destroyed by the fire from the heavens, and while it rankled him that he was not to fight the traitors in person, he was glad to be leaving Cambria as soon as possible.
When he returned home, he was greeted by his young daughter, Rhoslyn, along with his two sons. The House of Mabon was growing strong.

469 AD.:

It was during the twin battles of Maisbeli and Conisbrough that Elad truly made an impression on the assembled warriors. While his deeds were not as illustrious as either Eldol, Uther or Gorlois, Elad’s accomplishments in the centerline was definitely noticed by the young King of Logres.
Elad sang praises after seeing Hengist being executed, as the Night of Long Knives had finally been avenged in full.
At the disbandment of the army, Elad found himself thanked by name, with both loot as well as a personal gift from King Aurelius himself.
When he returned to his house in Salisbury, he was greeted with another child, this time a third son, who they named Gareth.

470 AD.:

That year, Elad saw his squire Roderick being knighted at the tender age of 18, a feat that was performed by King Aurelius himself. However, all was not peaceful, as the news from the continent of the Cornish King Riothamus and his ill-fate in Gaul reached the ears of the court. Still, there were no Saxons to be found on the shores. Which was good. Even better, that year, he had another daughter, who they named Aline.

471-473 AD.:

As the Marshal of Salisbury, Elad had many duties in the years that followed. Especially now as his Count was an adult, he could relax into a role as an advisor instead of a warleader. And that was all that was needed, as Roderick’s skills as a commander was just as prodigious as Elad had taught him. For three years, each summer, they rode against the increasing number of Saxon pirates that had riddled the shorelines of Britain. But, that streak of victories came to a sudden end when the King of Kent, Æsc, finally made a play. The Battle of Windsor was a mess, and whole Elad saw it through, the defeat stung like little else.

474 AD.:

The year that followed was not any different. The Kentish Saxons were everywhere in the southern lands, and Roderick rode to meet them. However, after the skirmish at Venta Belgae, Elad found himself trapped behind enemy lines in the small ruined fortress near Horsefields, besieged by Saxons. That night, he deluded himself to be fated to die the next morning, and thus he spent that night with the widowed sister of Lord Wheatfield. And while he loved his wife, Elad was still a man.
The next morning, Roderick rode to his Marshal’s rescue, but the deed was done.
Lady Muinne and Elad swore to never speak of this again, yet come Christmas, it was known to a few that the widow had given birth to a son, and promptly entered the service of God in a nunnery.
The boy, Urien , was raised by Elad’s younger brother, Medyr the Priest, at Vagon, but this was one secret that was never spoken aloud in the House of Mabon.

475-477 AD.:

In the years that followed, Elad rode with both Roderick and Uther against the vilest of Saxon raiders, never relenting the slightest. However, the arrival of the South Saxons and their King Ælle was more than the British army could handle. Defeated at Cymen’s Shore, the threat of another Saxon king was disquieting to say the least, and many people wondered if Aurelius had lost the grace of God that had placed him on the throne.

478-479 AD.:

Aurelius had a plan however, and it involved a fleet. The Saxons had been sailing for Britain due to the power of the Frisian shipbuilders, so as his own royal fleet was ready, the King ordered his warriors to take to the waves.
Elad was summoned by name once more, and he did not hesitate, although he might have wished he had done so. The sea was a terrible place for a man of the plains, and when he was not fighting for his life, he was seasick.
Still, he made a name for himself in the service of the Pendragon.

480 AD.:

That fateful year. The Battle of Salisbury was a terrible thing to behold, and as Elad told it to his children, it was just as dreadful to fight in.
Young Tywyn was 14 that year, and had just been given the chance to squire for Sir Maynard, whereas Drystan was squirering for Sir Sir Brynach of Borders, the Constable of Sarum.
Æsc of Kent had decided to take his fleet up the Avon and here, Aurelius brought half his army, as the other half fought in Menevia against the Irish and the Pretender King Paschent. The armies clashed, and while Aurelius Ambrosius fell to treachery and Saxon blades, his death saw a new star appear on the sky, guiding his people to victory. After this, the victorious Prince Uther was crowned king, a man who Elad respected for his prowess on the field.

481-82 AD.:

In these years, Elan stayed in Salisbury to train squires.

483 AD.:

Accompanied his Lord to the field in Summerland, but here, Elad was almost killed

484 AD.:

Defended Sarum while Roderick rode to Eburacum with Uther, which caused a disaster at Eburacum. Elad trained many a squire that year along with some of the younger knights in Salisbury. That year, his heir Drystan was knighted by Leo Valerius.

485 AD.:

Elad lead a lance at Mearcred Creek, the specific lance that had the newly knighted Sir Aldwyn of Newton , Sir Reccared the Golden, Sir Graid ap Owain and Sir Aurelius Sertorius.

486 AD.:

Elad rode with Prince Madoc ap Uther to punish the Saxons of Essex for daring to invade Logres.

487 AD.:

Saw his second son, Tywyn save his elder son, from invoking the Royal Ire when Drystan caused King Uther to miss.

488 AD.:

Went campaigning against the Irish raiders in Summerland.

489 AD.:

Campaigning to defend Cumbria from Saxons in the moorlands of Roestoc. Here, he lost his old friend, Lord Seith , which affected Elad quite a bit.

490 AD.: 

The Battle of Lindsey. Here he saw his second son excel in battle, where Tywyn did great heroics.

491 AD.:

The War against Cornwall. Elad died under mysterious circumstances in the siege of Tintagel as he gave up his eye to his son, as was foretold by the Fae.

Social

Family Ties

Father to

• Sir Drystan the Fiery , Knight of Sherrington
• Sir Tywyn the Outlaw , Knight of Wylve
• Aline ferch Elad , Lady of Axe
• Rhoslyn ferch Elad , Lady of Westfort and Wheelwell
• Gareth the Bard
• Urien the Bastard , Household Knight of Sarum

Relationships

Elad One-Eye

spouse

Towards Bronwyn ferch Amig

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Bronwyn ferch Amig

spouse

Towards Elad One-Eye

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Lineage

FAMILY TREE NOT AVAILABLE

Ethnicity

Logrean Cymric

Life

438 AD 491 AD 53 years old

Parents

Sir Mabon the Stoneman

Lyneth

Spouses

Bronwyn ferch Amig (spouse)

Siblings

Children

• Sir Urien the Bastard
• Tywyn the Outlaw
• Aline ferch Elad
• Gareth the Bard
• Lady Rhoslyn ferch Elad
• Drystan the Fiery

Gender

Male