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HelpRe: Aeronwy's Medieval/Royal Cogratulations ~ Round The First *finished*
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Knight: John William Spencer
Dame: Mary Elizabeth Spencer
-S: Robert William Spencer
It was with much joy the Spencers welcomed their first child, a son they named Robert William. A few months later they attended the coronation banquet for King Henry I. As the Crown Equerry John Spencer is dependent on the king and the court for his job the rumours about the plans to overthrow the new king worried him. The new king had made it clear that the people working for him would keep their positions. It was not in his interest to destroy what his father had created; a well-functioning royal court. John Spencer decided to not openly take sides but he was supporting the king. As a new father and responsible not only for himself but also for his wife and infant son, it would be devastating if he lost both his high postion in the royal court and his home. However, the Spencers were unexpectedly approached by Baron FitzGilbert and asked to become the godparents to their son Lord Luke Francis. They accepted but on the condition that George fund the building of their house. At least the Spencers would have a home if the king was overthrown and aligning themselves with the FitzGilberts also meant that they were indirectly supporting the king.
Background
The Crown Equerry, the Gentleman of the Horse, John William Spencer is responible for the practical management of the Royal Stables, which is a high court appointment. Spencer comes from a noble family but it is now a poor family with few estates and not much land at all. However, unlike many of his relatives Spencer has been very succesful in his life and has become a very important part of the royal court. He loves his work in the Royal Stables and he lives for free in a little house close to the stables. He has recently married Mary Elizabeth Smith, a young commoner with very distant noble relatives. The marriage was not a result of love but Mary and John respect and care for each other. For Mary it is also an opportunity to enjoy the life of the royal court as she is now a court servant. Overall, she is content with her life as she married above herself and John William Spencer is a good man.
Knight: John William Spencer
Dame: Mary Elizabeth Spencer
-S: Robert William Spencer
It was with much joy the Spencers welcomed their first child, a son they named Robert William. A few months later they attended the coronation banquet for King Henry I. As the Crown Equerry John Spencer is dependent on the king and the court for his job the rumours about the plans to overthrow the new king worried him. The new king had made it clear that the people working for him would keep their positions. It was not in his interest to destroy what his father had created; a well-functioning royal court. John Spencer decided to not openly take sides but he was supporting the king. As a new father and responsible not only for himself but also for his wife and infant son, it would be devastating if he lost both his high postion in the royal court and his home. However, the Spencers were unexpectedly approached by Baron FitzGilbert and asked to become the godparents to their son Lord Luke Francis. They accepted but on the condition that George fund the building of their house. At least the Spencers would have a home if the king was overthrown and aligning themselves with the FitzGilberts also meant that they were indirectly supporting the king.
Background
The Crown Equerry, the Gentleman of the Horse, John William Spencer is responible for the practical management of the Royal Stables, which is a high court appointment. Spencer comes from a noble family but it is now a poor family with few estates and not much land at all. However, unlike many of his relatives Spencer has been very succesful in his life and has become a very important part of the royal court. He loves his work in the Royal Stables and he lives for free in a little house close to the stables. He has recently married Mary Elizabeth Smith, a young commoner with very distant noble relatives. The marriage was not a result of love but Mary and John respect and care for each other. For Mary it is also an opportunity to enjoy the life of the royal court as she is now a court servant. Overall, she is content with her life as she married above herself and John William Spencer is a good man.
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