Guy/history

The Comte de Florac, Guy Mereliot, has until recently been absent from Court for nearly the entirety of King Augustine's reign. Nevertheless, the Comte is rather famous, both in the City of Elua, and without. He is the younger brother of the Duchesse de Eisande, Angevin Mereliot, though in truth this is the merest part of his claim to fame. In his youth, Guy was a boon companion to the then Prince Augustine de la Courcel, and has remained in the now King's good favor to this day, even at a distance. Known to be rather wild in his youth, Guy had a penchant for living life to the hilt, and was heralded as an exceptional soldier - few could match his skill with a sword, and he had a natural talent for command. His voice alone, it is said, could inspire men to great acts of bravery, or settle their fervor to an almost unnatural calm, and few under his command have lost their lives. However, Guy is perhaps most famous for saving the life of Augustine, some years ago, from assassins. He nearly lost his life in this fight against overwhelming odds, and though he survived, he lost his sword-hand. As a reward, his friend saw him inducted into the Order of the White Swan, and also gave him a new hand forged entirely of silver, the source of his more renowned name - Guy Silverhand.