Leo Ganton

Leo Ganton
Leo Ganton is a hedge knight born to a family of once notable standing in the Rainwood, now reduced to a single stone building in a puny valley of the March. Notable but for a tradition of woodcarving alongside knightly prowess, the Gantons have faded from memory for the most part.

Early Life
Leo was born in early 398 AC, the second of three, during the years of the War of the Thieves.

Since youth, the lad found great joy in hearing the tales of his family's past: of knighthood, of victories, and of craftsmanship. This led him to a clear path for his future: to become like his ancestor and namesake, the forgotten Toymaker Knight Leo Ganton. This, in his mind, created a clear path: to become the best knight and woodcarver he could be, and to someday take on his ancestor's title of Toymaker.

The child took to play sparring with the village children, wandering around where his older brother would be learning to rule the minuscule lands that their family still held. Soon enough, however, the boy learned some in the classroom as well, being his letters, a little math, and a good deal more in woodworking and basic carpentry.

Eventually the Ganton grew through the years, squiring for his father until he gained knighthood in 416 AC.

Knighthood
The young Ser Leo Ganton was a knight when it was a good time to be one: many were still off in the Stepstones, scouring them of their stock. As such, many a small town and minor lordling needed the aid of a man to protect them alongside other knightly and building duties. For a start as a knight, it was a good one.

Soon the knight began to refine his skills from constant work, and hears of a great tournament, just to the north of his usual clime at Summerhall. Now, it seemed, as great a time as any to be a knight.