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{{Infobox character |Cognomens=the Colossus |Gender=Male |Religion=British Christian |Type=Player Character |Player=AshFall |Agecategory=Adult |Knighted=Knighted |image=gamond.png |Class=Vassal Knight |Culture=Cymric |Glory=10901 |Estate=Ludwell |Lord=Roderick |Features=Slender Limbs |Traits=Chaste, Energetic, Generous, Modest, Temperate, Trusting, Valorous, Vengeful, Forgiving of Maelgwyn. |Passions=Hate Saxons, Homage Roderick, Love Anwyn, |Skills=Horsemanship, Sword, Spear Expertise, Folklore, Squire Skill |shieldimage=Anarawd Shield Conquest.png |Blazon=Gules, three cloak pins argent |Formerwives=Sioned, Tissa, Nal, Meneri |Sons=Byrne, Unnamed infant, Cyn, Galen |Daughters=Menna |House=Anarawd |Mother=Lilo |Father=Edern |Familytree=http://www.familyecho.com/?p=START&c=16kx3gzw2h1&f=146895348927762343 |Birthyear=461 |Birthcounty=Salisbury |Homecounty=Salisbury |Dead=Yes |Deathyear=495 }} {{CharacterSections |Description text=He watched his father die while he was still very young and was raised by his stepmother Lilo and his adoptive father Bodwin. He served as squire to Lord [[Elad]], who abandoned his duties in 482 to hunt The Knight of Ribs. He was knighted by Count [[Salisbury]] that same year and came into his inheritance, Ludwell manor. |Entourage text=Sir {{PAGENAME}} had two squires, {{Show|Squire}}. Tarquin was lost to [[faerie]] in 493, taking Gamonds place to endure the displeasure of the Goblin king. Mabsant Served Gamond until his death and then went on to Serve Sir [[Padern]]. In life Gamond gathered many followers, Berth his tutor, Haman a master Farrier and Gusg an eccentric orchardist from [[Lyonesse]]. |Personal stable text=Sir {{PAGENAME}} has a standard knight's personal stable, but added King Pellinore of Gomerets excellent coarser to his stable in 492 (+15, extremely rare colour). He rides a charger to war. Both he and his squire rides a rouncy when travelling and they keep goods and equipment on a sumpter. This is apart from the horses kept at his estate. These horses are kept with him at all times. |Famuli text=Sir {{PAGENAME}} of house {{Show|House}} was married to Sioned and had several children. He sired Byrne by his first wife Meneri (married 483), who died in childbirth 485. Byrne died of illness and depravation 485. His second wife Nal (486) who died that same year neverthless birthed a healthy son, Cyn. He married his third wife Tissa in 487, who died of complications of the womb together with the unborn child that same year. Gamond refused to marry for many years, but finally married Sioned in 492. Sioned brought her Bastard son Mabsant into the marriage as well as a daughter, Tiwlip, from a previous marriage, Sioned birthed Gamonds daughter that year. She bore Gamond a son, Galen, in 495 who would never know his father. He had a chaplain, Berth, that took care of his family's spiritual needs. |Mesnie text=Sir {{PAGENAME}} has One swordsman, two spearmen and three footsoldiers as his mesnie and they, together with three lineagemen protect him and his family at all times. By ancient custom he also supplies one archer to [[Vagon]] Castle, to protect young squires in training. }} {{TimelineHeader}} {{CharacterSectionYear |Year=461 |Events=Born when the birds first sang in [[Hillfort]] }} {{CharacterSectionYear |Year=463 |Events=Hiding behind his sister Lilian, watched his father die during the The Adventure of the [[The Coming Dawn]] }} {{CharacterSectionYear |Year=478 |Events=Suffers Glimpses of Memory, Became the squire of Lord [[Elad]] }} {{CharacterSectionYear |Year=480 |Events=Hunted and slew [[The Imber Bear|the Imber bear]] together with the Banner Sons. Participated in the Battle of Menevia. Meets Anwyn for the first time in the ancient Anarawd grove, saving her from death by a wound by carrying her to Forestwatch. A new bloom in the Anarawd line. }} {{CharacterSectionYear |Year=481 |Events=Struggled to avert [[Disaster at the Court|disaster at the court]] of [[Salisbury]] in preparation of the feast of three maidens. Watched Maid Meneri mauled by her fellow handmaidens. Saves the [[Vagon]] stables from burning down due to [[the mysterious oil lamp]]. Struggles with questions of hate and love. }} {{CharacterSectionYear |Year=482 |Events=Partakes in the conquest of [[Summerland]] as a squire to Lord [[Elad]], sees [[Uther]] agree with King [[Cadwy]] in the swampy wilderness of that land. Is knighted in the [[Knighting of the Crow Boys]] by Count [[Roderick]] of [[the Rock]] that autumn. Is made the subject of brigands laughter as the story of the wolf and the giant spreads. }} {{CharacterSectionYear |Year=483 |Events=Is gravely wounded by [[Saxons]] in an ambush on Count [[Roderick]] of the Rocks’ entourage on the road to the kings Eyre in [[Silchester]]. Discovers that he, and his Lords new wife Lady [[Ellen]], are cursed by [[faerie]] meat and cannot beget children. Manages to reach the count with this news in time together with the Banner Sons. Marries Lady Meneri at his Lords insistance. After [[A winter and a Day|a winter and a day]], takes Anwyn into his entourage. }} {{CharacterSectionYear |Year=484 |Events=Together with the bannersons is tasked with the protection of Lady [[Ellen]], and bound to escort her to [[The Loathly Lady|the loathly lady]] so that the curse of the surprise meat could be lifted. Guarded her wagon on the road to Malahaut, where the [[Saxons]] sprang [[The Ambush at Eburacum|the ambush at Eburacum]]. Anwyn is nearly killed, falling off her horse. Starts a new enterprise, finding the wild cherry grove os [[Modron]] and creating an orchard [[of flowers and bees]]. Met with [[Merlin]] and followed the mysterious druid to [[Uther]]. Killed many drunk and surprised [[Saxons]] at the battle of Mt. Damen. Successfully escorted Lady [[Ellen]] and Lady [[Brangwen]] to [[The Loathly Lady|the loathly lady]] and was freed of the curse of the mystery meat, hoping that it would be enough to save the life of his wise and allow him to beget children. Continued teaching Anwyn to fight and asked her to be his, in [[Heart and Family]]. }} {{CharacterSectionYear |Year=485 |Events=Gathered at Beroc with King uthers army to battle the [[Saxons]], and came living out of the battle of Maercred creek. Carried his dying friend [[Cadry]] from the fighting to Duke Eldols chirurgeon, bargained for by Melkin. [[Cadry]] lay dead near an hour before he returned from the bridge of [[swords]]. Spurned his stepfathers kin and their complaints at Gamonds treatment of him at The hundred court. Found Ludwell raided by opportunistic Bandits, clashing with [[Maelgwyn]] over right to first question of prisoners. [[Maelgwyn]] levelled accusations of thievery or consorting with the brigands towards Anwyn, of which Gamond would have none. When confronted by lady [[Lilo]] on the issue of his stepfather was overcome with rage at his mother, and gave such harsh words that she and her entire family prepared to leave Ludwell. Came to his senses and apologized, taking back Bodwyn as Steward. That year was one of [[family and quarrels]]. }} {{CharacterSectionYear |Year=486 |Events=Participated in the hunt for the [[redcap]] in the adventure of the [[redcap]] and the bailiff. The oath of crows call the bannersons for the first time, prompting them to join [[Merlin]] in the Adventure of [[The Sword Lake|the sword lake]]. Gamonds relationship with [[Maelgwyn]] continues to worsen, the latters hard and careless words and suspicious nature stoking the rage in the former. Especially the two clash over Gamonds relation to Anwyn, who disappears from Forestwatch village during Gamonds absence. That autumn is one of [[peace and penance]], the Orchard in Ludwell shows its colour, blooming twice to the orchardists great joy. After the death of his own wife [[Maelgwyn]] has a change of heart, seeking out Gamond and forgiveness. The two spend the winter and spring reconciling at [[Ambrius]] Abbey. }} {{CharacterSectionYear |Year=488 |Events=Accompanied the Bannersons, Sir [[Meliodas]] and Sir [[Victus]] to find The [[Modron]] Bandits, determined to root them out once and for all after the previous autumns raiding. Followed the Brigands into Badger [[forest]] and attacked the camp after the squires found it. Together with [[Cadry]] battered the gate down and fought desperately to save Anwyns brother who was held hostage to force her to help the bandits. She chose not to fight by their side regardless, refusing to shoot Gamond when ordered. For a time Gamond had hope for the future, to escape the lodestone pull of the blade of hate and know some happiness in his life. Argued bitterly with [[Maelgwyn]] in a moment of high passion, lashing out viciously at any suggestion of shackling the love of his life like a common criminal. His relationship with [[Maelgwyn]] would never recover. Then came [[The Fall]]. }} {{CharacterSectionYear |Year=489 |Events=The year the long peace ended. Was brought to Sarum from Ambrosius Abbey, barely recovered from the madness that took him after Anwyns death that winter. Shorn of head and chin. Marched with Salisburys army to meet up with king Uthers army in Somerland. Marching on [[cornwall]] to chastise [[Gorlois]] for disobedience. Instead of a battle, sees the peace of Excalibur. Follows Uthers army north to destroy [[saxon]] warbands instead. Beset by a deathwish, came upon [[Saxons]] on the way and did not defend himself, fell enraged when his enemies failed to slay him despite this and killed many. Beset by apathy, did not treat his relatively minor axe-wound after the skirmish. Found a bright and curious bastard boy at the [[Mysterious Manor|mysterious manor]] and took to his thirst for adventure and a better life. Took the energetic lad as a squire. The wound in his side festered and turned evil, driving Gamond to deaths door. In a winter of [[Atonement and Accord]] Gamond wasted away and burned from within, leaving him gaunt and hollow, but filled with holy madness. Swore the religious wovs, adding that god willed his hand to destroy all [[Saxons]] in [[Britain]]. }} {{CharacterSectionYear |Year=490 |Events=Attended his brother Maelgwyns wedding to Lady [[Marion]]. Gathered with the Army at Sarum and travelled north with the largest host [[Britain]] has ever gathered to defeat the [[Saxons]]. Participated in the battle of [[Linden]] Pool. Together with his friends managed to take king Octas banner, once again earning the Bannersons epitaph. Celebrated the joyous aftermath in the high hall, and had hope for future unification between [[Logres]], [[Cornwall]] and the North. Saw Igraine for the first time, and was smitten. Spent the summer raiding and slaughtering [[Saxons]] with prince [[Madoc]], man woman and child. Attended the great honoured feast at [[Londinum]] as a guest of King [[Uther]], with the bannersons nearly lynches a thief according to [[country]] customs, but is interrupted by the civitas representatives. Participates in the [[Prisoner of Courtesy|prisoner of courtesy]] and sees Nineveh spirit the count of [[Cornwall]] away. Spends the autumn tending to his Orchard at Ludwell, and rebuffs a request to remarry from Count [[Roderick]]. }} {{CharacterSectionYear |Year=491 |Events=Met Lord Swallowcliffe, [[Morcant]], at the late hundred court after a hard winter. Gathered with all the great nobles and the bannersons in the Kings army at [[Salisbury]] and marched west upon [[Cornwall]]. Participated in the burning of [[Cornwall]]. Elected to stay with the kings’ army with Sir [[Maelgwyn]] and Sir [[Morcant]] rather than going to Tintagle with Nerlin, Sir [[Cadry]] and Sir Melkin. Fought in the siege at Terrabille and rallied men to fight at Prince Madocs side. Was unable to save the Prince from death at [[Gorlois]] hand but together with sir [[Maelgwyn]] exacted vengeance and killed the duke. Attended Madocs funeral at [[Stonehenge]] and King [[Uther]]’s wedding to the just widowed Igraine at Tintagle. Accepted a duel to first fall offered by Melgwyn on the issue of Gamond remarrying. When [[Maelgwyn]] attempted to win by trickery, wearing his encorcelled belt that prevents any natural falling in combat, fell enraged and beat his brother bloody with his practice [[sword]] until he collapsed near death. Declaring the belt forfeit by trickery, took it and left [[chillmark]] in anger. That winter at Christmas court, Count [[Roderick]] presses Gamond on the issue of marriage. Gamond at first refuses flatly, and nearly rebels when his count forces point. As emotions cool and his deep loyalty wins out, agrees to marry within seven years, needing time to mourn Anwyns loss. }} {{CharacterSectionYear |Year=492 |Events=Successful, by means of dumb luck, at hunting with falcons as he was introduced to [[Morcant]] by Lord Jaredan from Dinton. Fought a [[Nuckelavee]] to save Morcants squire [[Padern]], Tudwalls son. A crow calls the Bannersons in the night. Participated in the great wedding feast of Morgawse and [[Elaine]], and sat at the high table with great Honour. Participated in the adventure of the Bodwin moor standoff. Was deceived by Merlin, and met Sir [[Pellinore]] on the trail of the [[Questing Beast|questing beast]], receiving his excellent horse in trade for his own. Was tried for treason after unwittingly aiding Merlin in the kidnapping of Uthers son at [[The Treason Trial|the treason trial]]. Condemned Merlin for his treachery, and claimed to have been deceived. Gamonds letter to his absent son, long gone to [[Lyonesse]], is finished after many years in the making, becoming [[a record of Gamond]], father of Cyn. Counselled Sir Melkin of Marwth regarding the architect and the cook. }} {{CharacterSectionYear |Year=493 |Events=Helped the bannersons hunt down the invisible [[faerie]] creature at [[Tisbury]] and brought it captive to the north. Accompanied count [[Roderick]] northwards on his diplomatic mission to Malahaut, but diverged into Norgailes. Helped Morcant find his father Tudwall, who eked out his days as a hermit monk. Brought him back to the Counts justice. Entered the [[faerie]] lake and decided to give the rebellious [[faerie]] a chance to show his strength. Was thwarted by his zealously hospitable companions. Suffered the [[faerie]] kings displeasure and was ordered to stay in [[Faerie]] at the kings pleasure. Asked Tarquin, the bright young boy, if he would stay in [[faerie]] in his stead, enjoying an endless feast. That winter, left on [[a fools bloody errand]] to hurt the [[Saxons]] by any means necessary. }} {{CharacterSectionYear |Year=494 |Events=Attended the hanging of the escaped outlaws at Sarum and stepped forward to speak in Anwyns brothers defence before the support was kicked from under him. Fillied with his final promise to his beloved he fought a duel of justice against the Sheriffs champion and utterly dismembered him in a display never seen at [[The Rock|the rock]] before that day. Anwyns brother and kin were allowed to return to [[Hantonne]]. Something of her would live on. Rode to [[Carlion]] with the bannersons and met King [[Nanteleod]] and Prince [[Alain]]. Going to meet king Kanan of Wales on Rodericks behalf to speak of an Alliance. Is supremely bored of the long drawn diplomacy where the king procrastinates the process. Is present at Tenby castle when Kaqnan is poisoned by wine from a red cask. His great kingdom falls into chaos. Follows the bannersons on a fools errand to see the birthplace of Merlin. Ambushed by overwhelming numbers of hillmen. Fights a to save Melkin and with the others manage to bring him gravely wounded to [[Carlion]]. Elects to ride home with news to Count [[Roderick]] rather than stay and wait for Melkins recovery. All winter, was plagued by terrible dreams and premonitions of the crow and the raven. }} {{CharacterSectionYear |Year=495 |Events=The year [[uther]] was ill and the [[Saxons]] thronged Eburacum. Rode to war under Count [[Roderick]] of [[The Rock|the rock]] on Uthers mission to end the [[Saxon]] threat once and for all. All of the armies of [[Logres]] were gathered. The north had fallen. Along with the bannersons found the armies missing scouts in the [[forests]] of the northeast, and with them enlisted Ninevehs aid in rousing the nearly dead man to speak one last time. That information saved [[Logres]] from sacking, the [[Saxons]] had bypassed Uthers Army. Fought in the battle at the gates of [[St Albans]], killing many berserkers. Tried to but failed to save Sir Morcant from a [[Saxon]] axe. Fought in the battle of [[St Albans]]. When Count [[Roderick]] came under attack from [[Octa]] and fell off his horse he met king [[Octa]] himself in single combat, stalling him and trading equal blows for many long minutes. A stroke of the kings’ magical axe shattered Gamonds [[sword]] and the colossus fell. He vanished in the press of battle, could not receive aid for his wounds and knew no more of the fate of [[Logres]]. He had no final words to speak, for he had left them as a scroll. His [[contrary last words]] were read to lady Sioned at Ludwell by Tutor Berth, ensuring that Sioneds bastard son Mabsant would become a squire and commanding that his [[sword]] be placed in the grove of thorns. Gamond was buried with great honours at ludwell as the widowed countess [[Ellen]] personally restored the Anarawd family tomb and erected a stone effigy over the fallen colossus final resting place. His sword was reunited with Anwyns, placed in the thorn-garden of lovers’ grove. That autumn, Gamonds second son by Sioned, Galen was borne, conceived that spring before the battle. }}

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