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|Parents=Nadine Keaton, Magnus Blackshore
 
|Parents=Nadine Keaton, Magnus Blackshore
 
|Siblings=
 
|Siblings=
|Cousins=Barton Ashford, Benedict Ashford, Albern Ashford, Pharamond Ashford, Turo Navegant, Valors Navegant, Estil Navegant, Gannon Ashford, Regla Navegant, Skye Blackshore, Dycard Blackshore, Gilda Ashford, Shae Fortier, Veronica Keaton, Rohran Keaton, Adalyn Clement, Jaerith Keaton, Thesbe Aryn, Iseulet Seryn, Romulius Blackshore, Hannah Wyrmguard, Yessica Wyrmguard, Charlotte Wyrmguard, Jonathan Ashford, Joye Mazetti, Julian saik, Ciara Wyrmguard, Kyler Keaton, Xavier Keaton
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|Cousins=Barton Ashford, Benedict Ashford, Albern Ashford, Nadia Nightgold, Lydia Nightgold, Cassius Pravus, Pharamond Ashford, Turo Navegant, Valors Navegant, Estil Navegant, Gannon Ashford, Saira Grayson, Sasha Sanna, Regla Navegant, Skye Blackshore, Dycard Blackshore, Gilda Ashford, Shae Fortier, Veronica Keaton, Liara Grayson, Rohran Keaton, Adalyn Clement, Jaerith Keaton, Thesbe Seryn, Iseulet Seryn, Romulius Thrax, Macda Grayson, Hannah Wyrmguard, Yessica Wyrmguard, Charlotte Wyrmguard, Jonathan Ashford, Joye Mazetti, Julian saik, Ciara Wyrmguard, Kyler Keaton, Xavier Keaton, Elizabetha Grayson, Noah Velenosa, Jerrica Grayson, Varan Grayson, Babette Grayson, Elianna Blackshore
|Uncles Aunts=Florence Gilden, Norwood Clement, Quirin Navegant, Beryllia Blackshore, Glain Keaton, Rhea Acheron, Oswald Blackshore, Ambrose Keaton, Baelor Keaton, Aedric Blackshore, Margerie Clement, Cornelius Blackshore, Casimir Acheron
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|Uncles Aunts=Florence Gilden, Norwood Clement, Quirin Navegant, Scylla Blackshore, Beryllia Blackshore, Glain Keaton, Rhea Acheron, Oswald Blackshore, Ambrose Keaton, Baelor Keaton, Aedric Blackshore, Margerie Clement, Cornelius Blackshore, Casimir Acheron
 
|Gender=Male
 
|Gender=Male
|Age=30
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|Age=34
 
|Religion=Pantheon
 
|Religion=Pantheon
 
|Vocation=Soldier
 
|Vocation=Soldier
|Height=6'2"
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|Height=tall
 
|Hair Color=Dark Brown
 
|Hair Color=Dark Brown
 
|Eye Color=Hazel
 
|Eye Color=Hazel
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|Description=There is no mistaking the fact that his form, his bearing, is one of presence.  There is something naturally solid about him, from the way that he moves his broad frame in a deliberate manner, to the way that his large hands are heavily calloused.  He resonates salt of the earth, from sun-worn skin, dark heavy brows, and rugged jawline that is obscured by a beard that sometimes is allowed to go untrimmed. Underneath this lack of polish, however, there is a handsome nobility.  His cheekbones are high, his eyes expressive, and he carries himself with a sense of self possession that rises him above the common man.
 
|Description=There is no mistaking the fact that his form, his bearing, is one of presence.  There is something naturally solid about him, from the way that he moves his broad frame in a deliberate manner, to the way that his large hands are heavily calloused.  He resonates salt of the earth, from sun-worn skin, dark heavy brows, and rugged jawline that is obscured by a beard that sometimes is allowed to go untrimmed. Underneath this lack of polish, however, there is a handsome nobility.  His cheekbones are high, his eyes expressive, and he carries himself with a sense of self possession that rises him above the common man.
|Personality=While very little is known about this newly fledged noble, he appears to be made of the salt of the earth. Despite being rough around the edges, there is no doubting his genuine nature. He speaks the truth, or at least perceived truth, no matter if he is swiftly offering a few brusque words, or if he takes the time to craft something more eloquently spoken. Steadfast, loyal, dependable. When his word is given, it is a vow, and he expects others to behave in the same manner. This makes him a keen ally, but not one that participates well in those very necessary political schemes. Deception is treated as a grave insult, with a heavy price demanded in retribution.
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|Personality=Kael Keaton is absolutely made of the salt of the earth. Despite being rough around the edges, there is no doubting his genuine nature. He speaks the truth, or at least perceived truth, no matter if he is swiftly offering a few brusque words, or if he takes the time to craft something more eloquently spoken. Steadfast, loyal, dependable. When his word is given, it is a vow, and he expects others to behave in the same manner. This makes him a keen ally, but not one that participates well in those very necessary political schemes. Deception is treated as a grave insult, with a heavy price demanded in retribution
|Background=It was known from the start that Lady Margerie did not want to be the head of House KeatonShe was far too young the day she witnessed her older sister, the Countess Nadine Keaton, slit her own throat.  Rumors spread like wildfire that this was just the latest Keaton tragedy, another victim attributed to the Innocence Curse.  Margerie had no true knowledge if Nadine had been affected by the fabled curse -- or if her curse had been in loving the wrong man. What she did know was that she wanted nothing at all to do with being the heir.  But with her sister gone, what choice did she have?|/|/Her salvation came the day she learned her older sister's stillborn son was actually alive and well.  The resurrection of Kael, the child abandoned by Countess Nadine resurfaced, the true heir discovered. Margerie could be free.  The child was whispered to be a bad omen, conceived in lies and false desires. At first, the child was wanted, a symbol of a foolish love. But when that love turned to ash, as betrayal's dagger twisted in her gut, the love she'd had for the child was forsaken. The betrayal ate at her and whispers say that she was taken to madness well before her suicide.|/|/There were those that knew of Kael, however. The midwife, loyal to the House who was ordered to declare him stillborn, taking him from her sight. The governess that raised him, treating him as one of her own. Then there was the mysterious benefactor, the one that made certain he had silver for a suitable rearing. The only hint of his origin, no last name, were the hunting hounds that he was supplied with.|/|/It was this benefactor that notified Margerie of Kael's existence, the circumstances in which he'd been raised.  The Lady Keaton sent for the young man, hoping beyond hope there was a noble to be salvaged within her nephew.  And if there was... would he too fall victim to the Keaton Curse? After all, was his mother innocent when she took her own life?|/|/The freshly minted Count Kael Keaton is shrouded in mystery, newly arrived, and seeking to lay a solid foundation for his family within Arx.  He does not come alone, however, for to ensure his legitimacy, Lady Margerie negotiated a deal with the Wyrmguard family to acquire for him a wife.
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|Background=How does one hide a noble child? An heir?  For Countess Nadine Keaton the answer was found by claiming the babe stillborn, and ghosting him away into the night to be raised by a loyal governess and keep hidden his identityThe plan was always to have him summoned after the danger (rumored to be Kael's Blackshore sire) passed.
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Except Nadine Keaton fell, the story saying she took her own life, and her sister Lady Margerie - not wise to the plan - reluctantly took the mantle of Countess.   It was a great time later that she found out the truth and summoned the boy, now a man, to take his rightful place.
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The year was 1005 AR when Kael Keaton agreed to become Count, and began his transition. For months he spent time with tutors and agreed to a political marriage of his Aunt's arrangement. In 1006 he came to Arx, married Reigna Wyrmguard, and the pair began building. In 1009 AR the Count was granted the title of Marquis for steadfast work and expansion of their domain as well as contributions to the Compact.
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Now experienced in leadership, with numerous losses (the worst, if you ask him, the loss of his wife in 1017 AR) and triumphs under his belt, Kael continues to be a steady traditional presence in Arx as well as Oakhaven.
 
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Latest revision as of 23:04, 24 May 2023

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Kael Keaton
Social Rank 4
Fealty Valardin
House Keaton
Gender Male
Age 34
Religion Pantheon
Vocation Soldier
Height tall
Hair Color Dark Brown
Eye Color Hazel
Skintone Bronze
Family
Parents Nadine Keaton, Magnus Blackshore
Uncles/Aunts Florence Gilden, Norwood Clement, Quirin Navegant, Scylla Blackshore, Beryllia Blackshore, Glain Keaton, Rhea Acheron, Oswald Blackshore, Ambrose Keaton, Baelor Keaton, Aedric Blackshore, Margerie Clement, Cornelius Blackshore, Casimir Acheron
Cousins Barton Ashford, Benedict Ashford, Albern Ashford, Nadia Nightgold, Lydia Nightgold, Cassius Pravus, Pharamond Ashford, Turo Navegant, Valors Navegant, Estil Navegant, Gannon Ashford, Saira Grayson, Sasha Sanna, Regla Navegant, Skye Blackshore, Dycard Blackshore, Gilda Ashford, Shae Fortier, Veronica Keaton, Liara Grayson, Rohran Keaton, Adalyn Clement, Jaerith Keaton, Thesbe Seryn, Iseulet Seryn, Romulius Thrax, Macda Grayson, Hannah Wyrmguard, Yessica Wyrmguard, Charlotte Wyrmguard, Jonathan Ashford, Joye Mazetti, Julian saik, Ciara Wyrmguard, Kyler Keaton, Xavier Keaton, Elizabetha Grayson, Noah Velenosa, Jerrica Grayson, Varan Grayson, Babette Grayson, Elianna Blackshore
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Description

There is no mistaking the fact that his form, his bearing, is one of presence. There is something naturally solid about him, from the way that he moves his broad frame in a deliberate manner, to the way that his large hands are heavily calloused. He resonates salt of the earth, from sun-worn skin, dark heavy brows, and rugged jawline that is obscured by a beard that sometimes is allowed to go untrimmed. Underneath this lack of polish, however, there is a handsome nobility. His cheekbones are high, his eyes expressive, and he carries himself with a sense of self possession that rises him above the common man.

Personality

Kael Keaton is absolutely made of the salt of the earth. Despite being rough around the edges, there is no doubting his genuine nature. He speaks the truth, or at least perceived truth, no matter if he is swiftly offering a few brusque words, or if he takes the time to craft something more eloquently spoken. Steadfast, loyal, dependable. When his word is given, it is a vow, and he expects others to behave in the same manner. This makes him a keen ally, but not one that participates well in those very necessary political schemes. Deception is treated as a grave insult, with a heavy price demanded in retribution

Background

How does one hide a noble child? An heir? For Countess Nadine Keaton the answer was found by claiming the babe stillborn, and ghosting him away into the night to be raised by a loyal governess and keep hidden his identity. The plan was always to have him summoned after the danger (rumored to be Kael's Blackshore sire) passed.

Except Nadine Keaton fell, the story saying she took her own life, and her sister Lady Margerie - not wise to the plan - reluctantly took the mantle of Countess. It was a great time later that she found out the truth and summoned the boy, now a man, to take his rightful place.

The year was 1005 AR when Kael Keaton agreed to become Count, and began his transition. For months he spent time with tutors and agreed to a political marriage of his Aunt's arrangement. In 1006 he came to Arx, married Reigna Wyrmguard, and the pair began building. In 1009 AR the Count was granted the title of Marquis for steadfast work and expansion of their domain as well as contributions to the Compact.

Now experienced in leadership, with numerous losses (the worst, if you ask him, the loss of his wife in 1017 AR) and triumphs under his belt, Kael continues to be a steady traditional presence in Arx as well as Oakhaven.