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Background
A son of a Lancer, the first squire to Jaren Cassomir, and known to be more than a bit of a charming rogue, Quentyn Bazan is nevertheless a loyal and highly skilled Royal Lancer of Rivana. He is frequently tasked with assignments that Queen Alysande deems of high importance, showing that she has great faith in his abilities and discretion despite his mischievous reputation.
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Born to Fiero and Dawn Bazan in 1837 IA, by the time he could walk, Quentyn Bazan proved that he was definitely going to be, as they say, a "handful." Curious and fearless, he was constantly getting into the innocent kind of trouble that young boys do, but the fact that he often shrugged off the scrapes and bruises that came along with his "adventures" gave his father, a well-respected Royal Lancer, hope that he would one day follow in his footsteps. His early years were spent largely between Sunsreach and Summerseat, and it was the latter where he served as a page in the court of Viscount Giorgio Bazan, and grew quite fond of the Viscount's storytelling abilities when he wasn't busy with his duties.
At the age of 13, and with urging from both Fiero Bazan and Thaddeus Greycen, the young Lord (Sir) Jaren Cassomir took Quentyn to serve as his squire, and thus became part of the household of Lord Arturo Tracano, quickly befriending the young Alysande and proving a lively but dutiful addition to the makeshift family. Quentyn proved an apt pupil of the arts of combat, eagerly absorbing the lessons Jaren imparted upon him, but while he was steadfast in his duties, he was also still quite mischievous, often engaging in small, harmless pranks, or flirting with young women of both common and noble birth alike. He grew to admire Jaren's elder brother Matias, a Royal Lancer who was known for his freewheeling lifestyle outside of his Lancer duties. So while Jaren Cassomir shaped his skills as a warrior and discipline as a knight, it was Matias Cassomir's example that helped Quentyn grow into the kind of man he wished to be, often by encouraging him to embrace that mischievous and flirtatious streak.
The Succession War proved to be Quentyn's trial by fire, and he concluded his years as a squire traveling alongside Jaren in the protection of Alysande. When he came of age, Arturo himself knighted him, and not long thereafter named him a Royal Lancer by "special dispensation" (a rarely invoked but technically legal…for the crown…motion that could allow someone to skip the Selection and directly join the Lancers). Quentyn remained as part of Alysande's security detail, traveling with her under Jaren's command, and despite his mischievous ways he did not chafe at still being under the watch of his former knight despite his "graduation." He befriended Jaren's next squire (his brother Devlin) and continued to be a loyal protector for Alysande.
The war was trying for Quentyn, and never more so than after the Battle of the Rose and Thorn, which saw the death of not only Arturo Tracano, but his own father Fiero Bazan, and his mentor Matias Cassomir. Still, Quentyn remained dutiful, recognizing that his losses were no more or less than many of the others he traveled with, and taking comfort in their shared grief. As fate would have it, he missed the Battle of Giorgio's Redoubt by mere hours, as he was sent ahead with a small group of guards to scout the next location that Alysande and her entourage would hide at in the coming days. While his absence may have saved his life, he would berate himself heavily for not having been there, and though Alysande herself soothed some of that guilt, he did allow it to drive him for the remainder of the war. Quentyn fought in the Battle of the Ascendant Rose, under the command of Sir Royce Haldis, and while it was awkward at first, was among those that more easily accepted the shifted allegiances of House Haldis.
Quentyn spent the remainder of the war largely by Alysande's side, though he did travel with the fairly freshly-knighted Sir Devlin Cassomir to drive the Thorn invaders out of Ironhold in 1861, largely out of loyalty to his former teacher. When Jaren started to be occupied with the triple-pile of duties that included ruling Ironhold, (secretly) joining the Order of the Vigil, and searching for Anton Tracano, Quentyn (along with Sir Royce Haldis and Sir Dixon Rosendal) became one of Alysande's chief bodyguards right up until Anton's capture in 1863 IA.
Following the ascension of Alysande to the throne of Rivana, and the replenishment of the Lancer ranks that came with the first Selection, Quentyn found himself assigned to serve as the Lancer-Sergeant in charge of the detail for Prince Martyn Tracano. While his relationship to his charge was not always the smoothest, given his sense of humor and Martyn's general deficiency thereof, they soon had Lady Johanna Greycen (later Tracano) to help smooth things over and eventually settled into a reasonably peaceful working relationship. Despite that, when Princess Clara Tracano joined Martyn's Household in 1865 IA, Martyn saw fit to request of Alysande that he receive a new Lancer-Sergeant and Quentyn return to the Queen's personal detail (in no way a demotion, mind, unless one is addicted to the power of command). Alysande agreed (even if she had more faith in Quentyn than Martyn did), and Quentyn rejoined her detail. Sadly (or perhaps thankfully) he volunteered to fight alongside Jaren Cassomir when he travelled to Blackstone to face the forces of Alphard Haldis, and Alysande granted his request, which meant that Quentyn wasn't present when the Gerrells and the Grey Prince seized Sunsreach.
Still, Quentyn was among the forefront of those who fought to take back Sunsreach Palace, securing the Royal Armory while Jaren rescued Alysande and Raelyn Cassomir led her Huntresses to open the gates of the Palace. Despite the recent history, Quentyn again traveled north with several of the other Lancers to fight in the Battle of Three Crowns. He was confused when Jaren Cassomir departed partway through their trip, though relieved to find him alive (if not completely unscathed) near the end of the battle. While unaware of the details, he soon held the suspicion that Jaren's disappearance had something to do with the lack of Berserkers at the Battle of Three Crowns, even without being aware of the secret side of the Order of the Vigil. Still, it's not a matter he pressed, and following the Coronation of Jean-Paul, Quentyn returned to his duties as one of the Queen's bodyguards, until late 1866 IA when he was tasked with the protection of the Lady Elaida Toulan in the wake of some gruesome murders in Sunsreach that seemed to be sending a message to Elaida's betrothed, Prince Tristan Tracano.
On the Grid
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Tall, lean, handsome, and possessed of considerable swagger, Sir Quentyn is in many ways the very image of the dashing knight. Taking quite strongly after his father, Quentyn's dark skin marks him as descended from the Bazan line, and a disarming smile is often found writ large upon his face, accompanied by a closely-trimmed mustache and chin whiskers. His hair is cut short, black in color, and his eyes are a dark brown. He moves with the sure-footed confidence of a trained fighter, and wears it well.
Quentyn is most often found in the traditional black clothing of the Rivanan Royal Lancers, whether it be finery or armor. In the former, he often accompanies it with an armband around his upper right arm, bearing the heraldry of House Bazan, as is traditional for the Lancers from outside House Tracano. His clothing is always of fine make and good repair, so as to reflect the grandeur of the house he serves. However, more often than other Lancers, Quentyn might be found in less obvious attire…still fine, and often in the colors of House Bazan, but not immediately marking himself as a Lancer. Of course, this attire is most often found on him when he's out pursuing his leisure, and despite that, he rarely goes anywhere without at least being armed with a longsword and dirk.
Personality
Outwardly, Quentyn Bazan is an incorrigible flirt, a harmless prankster, and a charming and humorous conversationalist with a taste for fine wine, good food, and better company. He's the perpetual "life of the party" and generally a fun fellow to have around. He's fond of making people laugh, whether at themselves or at him (or just in general) and generally seems irrepressible in spirit. He fits the image of the dashing knight well, and is certainly among the more popular of the Lancers because of it. He is also a generous soul, always willing to lend a helping hand, buy a fellow a drink, or otherwise try to lift the spirits of others. It's rare outside of combat to see him without a smile on his face (and sometimes he still has one even in combat).
Inwardly, Quentyn is deeply committed to his role as a Lancer, thoroughly dependable, and always willing to sacrifice of himself to see his charges protected. He may play the hedonist and layabout, but a careful observation would note that while he does partake of a few particular vices, he carefully moderates just how much. It's not entirely an act…Quentyn does enjoy his leisure very much…but when you boil it down he's just as dedicated as any Lancer, and would never place his own indulgence above his responsibilities. He values his friendships highly and sees it at least somewhat of his duty to be a bit of a "morale officer" whether for his fellow Lancers or his charges, though in truth this "responsibility" is his own way of coping with the losses he suffered in the Succession War.
Quirks
Personality Quirks:
Down-to-Earth - Having spent a good chunk of his squiring and the early part of his career as a Lancer traveling in secret among the common folk, Quentyn has experienced a very "ground-up" view of the world. He has a lot of common sense and hard-won wisdom.
Loyal - While Quentyn enjoys his carousing and the company of beautiful women a great deal, duty comes first. He is always there when needed, and extremely reliable despite his mild vices.
Outgoing - Quentyn is gregarious and easygoing, easily making friends and tending towards a favorable impression. He has little trouble striking up conversation even with strangers.
Skill Quirks:
Silver-Tongued - To hear his fellow Lancers speak of it, all they needed to do to end the battles in the north was to send Quentyn to "warm the heart" of the Ice Queen. He still jests of being disappointed he didn't get a chance to meet her.
Talented: One Hand Blades - Quentyn's seen a lot of fighting for someone of his age, thanks to the Succession War and the Thorn Insurgency of 1865, and he learned how to wield a blade from Jaren Cassomir himself. He is certainly among Rivana's finest swordsmen…when he applies himself.
Social Quirks:
Black Sheep - Folk of House Bazan are far more well-known for scholarly pursuits than martial excellence, and yet Quentyn is a Royal Lancer and by extension one of the finest warriors of Rivana. He is also mischievous and at times a bit impulsive, in sharp contrast to the meticulous and carefully-thought-out manner of many of the other Bazans. While he is in no way looked down upon by his family (quite the opposite, really), it seems clear that while his appearance may have largely derived from his Bazan father, his spirit is largely dominated by that passed on by his Tracano mother.
Good Reputation - While Quentyn has a reputation as a carouser, a flirt, and more than a bit of a mischievous rogue, it veers sharply into the territory of the "charming" variety rather than the more negative connotations (perhaps because he does have a sense of restraint and does not let his pleasures or his pranks go too far or become genuinely hurtful). He's also the former squire of the most renowned Knight in Rivana, so people have a tendency to naturally assume (accurately) that Quentyn is ultimately a "good egg" despite plenty of awareness of his mischievous and flirtatious streak. So in short, he's the Lancer most likely to get invited to the good parties on his own merits, because he's fun to have around.
Well-Connected - He has links of blood and service to the Tracanos (and the Bazan of course). He's among the relative few that the Rose Queen trusts completely. The knight who trained him is the Queen's Champion and soon-to-be King of Rivana. He has favorable relationships with the future Duke of Seaguard and much of the Cassomirs of Ironhold, as well as the Durantes of Sunsreach. Suffice it to say Quentyn has a lot of friends, and many of them are in high positions (or will one day be so). He could request a lot of favors, and have a reasonable chance of seeing them granted, but the fact that he is prudent about doing so is part of why he's well-regarded among his social superiors.
Armor - As a Royal Lancer, Quentyn is provided with a suit of black full plate armor, emblazoned with the golden Tracano Dragon. He also possesses two suits of brigandine armor (One in Lancer colors, and one in the colors of House Bazan) that can be stripped down to maile, and riding leathers.
Weapons - Quentyn possesses a sword, shield, dirk, and lance, all of Cassomir (excellent quality) steel. As a Royal Lancer, he can gain access to any mundane weapon common to the Edge with ease, but generally tends to stick with sword-and-shield.
Horses - Quentyn possesses two (standard) warhorses (Raindancer and "Lucky" though the latter is nearing the age to be put out to pasture), as well as a standard riding horse . As a Royal Lancer getting replacement horses is relatively easy.
Logs and Sundry
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Relationships
Couviere
Rivana
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Dawn Bazan (nee Tracano) : My mother. She's seen a great deal of pain and loss in her life, and I think at times I remind her too much of father, which only reminds her of losing him. It's a strange thing to say, but while I think she's proud that I'm a Royal Lancer I don't think she likes that I'm a Royal Lancer. I love her and respect her, but we've been a bit distant for many years now because of that. |
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Viscount (Sir) Giorgio Bazan : The Viscount has always been pleasant with me, though being in service to House Tracano has kept me more distant than others who share our name. He has some of the best stories, though, and I remember a lot of them from when I was younger. |
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Queen Alysande Tracano : Our beloved Rose Queen. Aly (even if I almost never get to call her that to her face) is both my charge and my friend, and has been ever since I became Jaren's squire. I guess you could say I'm about as close to her as anyone not named Jaren Cassomir or maybe Prince Tristan. She's every bit as strong and wise as the stories say, even if I'm lucky enough to know that she's also a lot more mischievous than most would realize. I'm glad she still knows how to laugh after all she's had to deal with, and even more so that once in a while I manage to help her do it. |
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Prince Martyn Tracano : A good man, but definitely a bit stiff. Thankfully his wife seems to have lightened him up some. I commanded his detail for a while, and he was mostly fair-minded even if he's a little blunt, but I don't think he's ever quite gotten used to having so many bodyguards around, and sometimes had to be reminded that we were there to protect him, not to be just another batch of soldiers. |
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Princess Johanna Tracano (nee Greycen) : Johanna's a strong woman, but thankfully she has a lot of warmth that helps her smooth over Martyn's rough edges. I think she had an easier time of it with her mother than her half-siblings. Maybe because she's the one the Duchess had with the man she really loved. Regardless, she was friendly during my time commanding Martyn's bodyguard detail. |
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Princess Clara Tracano : I don't think it's a coincidence that Martyn requested that I return to the Queen's detail just after Princess Clara showed up. Which is a shame, because I certainly would like to know Princess Clara better. Even so, while I never mind watching over the Queen, Prince Martyn really should have known that I wouldn't betray his or Alysande's trust. Though I guess given the precedent Aly and Jaren have set in regards to Royal-and-Lancer romance, he was just being extra-cautious. |
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Prince Tristan Tracano : I'm not allowed to serve on his detail. Given his reputation, I can see why. We'd probably have too good of a time, or at least would have before his betrothal. Now I watch over his betrothed, which might be a little odd, but you don't question the Queen on these sorts of things. Anyway, most of what I've seen of him seems like he's a pleasant fellow to have around, and a great deal smarter than the "Prince of Fools" name would make people think, but maybe that's the point. |
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Viscount (Sir) Jaren Cassomir : For all his jesting lamentations about my behavior outside the duties of a Lancer, Jaren was a great teacher when it came to the skills and discipline of being a Knight. He's also still the best swordsman I've ever seen, and nowadays a good friend, even if I still sometimes feel like a 13 year old boy around him. I'll be proud to call him my King…even if I might never quite admit it, because where's the fun in that? |
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Lady Raelyn Cassomir : I think it's safe to say that Raelyn was the first girl I really flirted with. Nothing ever really came of it, though, given how often Jaren and I were away from Ironhold. We're still friendly, though, but she's definitely changed…grown colder…not that she doesn't have very good reason for it. |
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Lord (Sir) Devlin Cassomir : Dev's a good fellow, and probably was a better squire to Jaren than I was. He's a strong fighter and a leader, even if he doesn't always see that last bit in himself. He's not quite as stoic as the rest of his family, which makes him fun to carouse with when the opportunity arises, not that there have been too many of those outside of the occasional tourney, since he's been spending so much time in Ironhold. |
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Lady Emilia Cassomir : Poor Emilia…I remember a little girl who used to smile and laugh and dance. I wish I could do more to help, but I'm no healer. So all I can do is try to treat her the same as I did before, even if we don't see each other too often these days. |
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Lady (Sir) Alaina Cassomir : A fellow Lancer, a frequent sparring partner, and a friend. She might blush a bit when I flirt with her, but she gives as good as she gets, both with the sparring and the flirting. |
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Lord (Sir) Matias Cassomir (Deceased) : Jaren taught me how to be a knight, but Matias taught me how to be the kind of man I wanted to be. He really knew how to balance duty and leisure, and showed me that the path of a Lancer didn't mean I had to be stiff-necked and boring. I still miss him. |
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Lord (Sir) Thaddeus Greycen : He was finishing up his squiring with Lord Arturo when I was starting mine with Jaren, and it was at least partly his recommendation that got Jaren to pick me as his squire. Add in to that some good advice when I was just starting out and I'm grateful to him. Plus he's one of the people that Aly and Jaren trust, which means I do, too. |
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Lady Katerine Greycen : I'd like to say I seduced her with my charm and wit. Wooed her with my honeyed words and deft dancing. But no. She beat me in a horse race, and then practically hauled me off my own and dragged me into the hayloft. I think that first time might've been just to spite her mother and family, and to prove she could. After that though? Well…Kat and I have had a lot of fun together, but we both knew it wouldn't last forever. |
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Lord (Sir) Raymund Durante (Deceased) : I didn't know him as well as Jaren did, but he was still the tougher than leather boiled twice over. Even today the Lancers talk about him with a level of awe and reverence that's only matched by Jaren. Rest in peace, Old Sir Ray, not many people have deserved it more. |
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Lady Elaida Toulan : My new charge. She seemed a bit timid at our first meeting, but that might've just been Alysande and Jaren being present, which I guess would be intimidating for most people. She seems like a sweet girl, and I hope she's happy with Prince Tristan…and vice-versa, of course. |
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