Telaena's Command
A s the new regent, Telaena soon earned a reputation as a fierce fighter and strong commander-in-chief. The duchess led many forays into the Five Peaks, rooting out goblin bandits that raided northern towns and homesteads. She became a hero to her people, especially those in the northern provinces.
While Telaena concentrated on defending Tuornen's borders, the guilds grew strong, establishing more control over Tuor River trade. The fledgling domain soon became a significant economic power in the Heartlands.
Even after her marriage and the birth of a son, Gilgaed Flaertes, Telaena continued to lead her soldiers. Though the Five Peaks remained their primary target, sometimes she led counterstrikes against Rhuobhe Manslayer. It was during one of these dar- ing attacks that she met the Elf himself. She died upon his sword, her sundered heart pouring forth the power of her own regency and strengthening the awnshegh's bloodline all the more.
Following Telaena's death, her husband Vaeran acted as regent until their son came of age. It was during his tenure that Alamie first laid siege on the city of Haes. For several weeks, Tuornen's citizens feared that Jerem Alam would take the capital city and slay all the court. But even as attackers surged over the wall, Braedonnal called out a challenge to the duke, who readily accepted (albeit with his full honor guard in attendance). The clash ended with Jerem's death on the point of Braedonnal's sword. For the second time in two generations, a defender of Tuornen had robbed Alamie of its regent's blood and power. The siege was broken; the hatred seethed all the more.
While Telaena concentrated on defending Tuornen's borders, the guilds grew strong, establishing more control over Tuor River trade. The fledgling domain soon became a significant economic power in the Heartlands.
Even after her marriage and the birth of a son, Gilgaed Flaertes, Telaena continued to lead her soldiers. Though the Five Peaks remained their primary target, sometimes she led counterstrikes against Rhuobhe Manslayer. It was during one of these dar- ing attacks that she met the Elf himself. She died upon his sword, her sundered heart pouring forth the power of her own regency and strengthening the awnshegh's bloodline all the more.
Following Telaena's death, her husband Vaeran acted as regent until their son came of age. It was during his tenure that Alamie first laid siege on the city of Haes. For several weeks, Tuornen's citizens feared that Jerem Alam would take the capital city and slay all the court. But even as attackers surged over the wall, Braedonnal called out a challenge to the duke, who readily accepted (albeit with his full honor guard in attendance). The clash ended with Jerem's death on the point of Braedonnal's sword. For the second time in two generations, a defender of Tuornen had robbed Alamie of its regent's blood and power. The siege was broken; the hatred seethed all the more.
