Robert Matyas, Count of Talentine
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Robert Matyas Haverlock, also known as Robert of Talentine, or officially as Robert, Count of Talentine, is the firstborn son of Ser Leopold Alexander, Count of Talentine and Emmeline Hargrave. He inherited the County of Talentine and Prince of the Haverlocks at the age of ten, following his father's early demise in the Battle of Whitespire. However, Robert would reject the title as Prince of the Haverlocks due to not seeing sense in what he perceived as "inflated titles". Despite inheriting his titles at a young age, Robert would oversee the construction of Haverlock's first landed keep since his grandfather, the former Count Louis, back on Almaris.
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Biography
Early Life
W.I.P
Marriage
In the year 1963, Lord Robert Haverlock and Lady Margot-Lucilla de Lewes secured their private wedding ceremony, officiated by Frantzisko Cardinal St. Godwin in the chapel of Whitespire - only kin and close friends in attendance.
From 1960 to 1963, Lord Robert Haverlock and Lady Margot de Lewes often spent time together in Whitespire, Aaun - a rare occurrence for them to leave the city alone. Their acquaintance began when they both happened to be at the Hand of Horen - Margot had accompanied her mother, Amelia of Virdain, on some courtly business, while Robert had been discussing court ideas with the other courtiers. Amelia hysterically suggested the two meet each other, as well as share an Illatian drink in the tavern. Despite Amelia's persistent pestering, the couple courted for three years before deciding to marry.
Robert and Margot were married for just two years before Robert was executed. During their brief marriage, they had three children: Léon Henri, Isabelle Louise, and Auguste Percival. After Robert's death, his younger brother, Henry, helped Margot care for the children in the confined Talentine keep.
Death
In the city of Valdev - located in the Kingdom of Haense, Robert encountered a woman who showed symptoms of a plague. However, things took a turn for the worse when the woman coughed on Robert, causing him to attack her by trying to scratch her face with his unique talons that he possessed due to his Vampirism. This action led to the woman accusing Robert of being a darkspawn. A Haeseni Knight restrained Robert, and the Holy Ser tested him. The test confirmed the woman's suspicions, and Robert was confined in the Holy See, Owynsburg for further questioning.
Despite being offered a cure, Robert chose to face his fate. A letter was sent to John I, King of Aaun, who arrived at the Holy See to speak with Robert. Ultimately, the King granted Robert a final moment with his younger brother before carrying out the execution. The twenty-two-year-old Count was beheaded, and Robert's younger brother, Henry Arthur Haverlock, was made regent of the House. Robert's heir, Léon Haverlock, succeeded in his titles.
Titles, Styles, Honors, and Arms
Titles and Styles
- 1942 - 1952: Robert Matyas Haverlock
- 1952 - 1965: His Lordship, Robert Matyas Haverlock, Count of Talentine
Full title as Count of Talentine
His Lordship, Robert Matyas, Count of Talentine, Baron of Gotfridcher.
Issue
| Name | Birth | Death | Marriage | |
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| Léon Henri, Count of Talentine | 1964 | Alive | Unwed | First child and son of Robert and Margot, named after Leon II, Grand Prince of Minitz and Henri de Lewes. |
| Isabelle Louise Haverlock | 1964 | Alive | Unwed | Second child and first daughter of Robert and Margot, named after Louis Owyn, Count of Talentine. |
| Auguste Percival Haverlock | 1964 | Alive | Unwed | Third overall child and second son of Robert and Margot.
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