Cedrik Caron

Lord Cedrik Caron is the current Lord of Nightsong and Lord of the Marches. A skilled and chivalrous knight, he is known for his participation in various tourneys and his leadership. A calm man, Cedrik is a loyal lord of the Stormlands and a valued commander.

Appearance and Character
Cedrik stands tall and proud, with short brown hair pushed to the side. He has deep green eyes and a stern, stoic look about him, though he remains a handsome man. While he possesses a lean build, Cedrik is much stronger than he initially appears and has broad shoulders. He is more comfortable in armor than out of it, and he mostly dresses in the yellow and black of his house. A worn, yellow cape is almost always worn by Cedrik, pinned with a clasp shaped like a Nightingale.

A charming if dry man, Cedrik believes in upholding the vows of knighthood, though it is an ongoing struggle. He finds it easy to make friends, and the smallfolk of the Stormlands enjoy watching his skills with sword and lance. Cedrik has been known to play to the crowd during tournaments and lives for the thrill of competition.

History
Childhood and Early Years

Born in 412 AC as the firstborn son, Cedrik Caron was raised to be a model knight and lord. Not sparing his child any luxuries outside of what was needed, his father raised him to be a just and proud man, and Cedrik took to his training with weapons very easily. He also learned to ride a mount well and showed great aptitude for jousting from an early age, enjoying the thrill and competition. A charismatic youth, Cedrik learned that respect and loyalty is earned and must be protected and he always strove to do his best to be a good role model for anyone younger than him.

Years As A Squire

In 422 AC, Cedrik was sent to Grandview to serve as a squire. It was here that he continued to hone his abilities and truly learned how to be a fair, but strong man. Absorbing all the information he could during these years, Cedrik made a multitude of companions and friends. Known to be quite skilled with a sword, he could often be found working on his swordplay or riding whenever he had free time. He dreamed of being the champion of tournaments and winning over fair maidens, and made sure to be as chivalrous as he could be to those at Grandview.

Knighthood and Marriage

After many years of service, Cedrik was knighted in 430 AC for his abilities. Heading home to Nightsong, he proceeded to serve his father, family and lands in any way he could find, earning the respect and hearts of his people. While his father may have been Lord of Nightsong, everyone knew that most of the men of the castle looked to Cedrik for leadership and he relished that feeling. Riding in a few tournaments, Cedrik captivated the smallfolk and performed well.

Shortly after being knighted, Cedrik's father made a match between his son and a Buckler of Bronzegate. While Cedrik did not love the woman initally, he came to enjoy her company and respect her greatly. It was not long before she delivered him a child, a daughter he named Cassana. Doting over his daughter, Cedrik enjoys being a father greatly, though he hoped for a son to carry on the Caron name. In 431 AC his wish was granted as Bethany Buckler gave birth to their son, Corwin Caron.

War Breaks Out

During the Second Hammer Uprising, his father chose to aid Ravella Swann and commit many of House Carons men to her. Reluctant to aid this cause, Cedrik wrestled internally about what to do but in the end, chose to aid his family. Lord Vortimer Caron gave a position of command to Cedrik and under Cedrik’s command, his men fought well and their young heir was soon known to all as a skilled tactician as well as a fine duelist, slaying multiple knights during the course of the war. Eventually Lord Vortimer would change his allegiances and abandon Ravella Swann. For this, he was pardoned for his part in the uprising.

Current Day

Lord Vortimer would pass a few years after the Second Hammer Uprising and Cedrik has ruled Nightsong for a number of years, relying on his council of advisers for help with ruling. Now Lord of Nightsong, Cedrik seeks to undo some of the damage his father created and restore his houses good name. He feels he is a good position and has worked hard to maintain his growing reputation, still actively seeking out tournaments and training daily.

Family

 * Vortimer Caron [d. 436 AC]
 * Jeyne Caron [d.437 AC]


 * Cedrik Caron
 * Cassana Caron
 * Corwin Caron


 * Ronnel Caron

Stats and Skills
Attributes: Strong, Tough