diccon martel

[tomreston]

Kidney Pies | Tom & Diccon

[tomreston]

“Ah, that will keep you,” He said, trying not to roll his eyes as he thought about their spoiled little lord. “Hopefully he wasn’t in one of his moods tonight?” He asked. Not that Rowlin was ever not in a mood. Just some were worse than others. 

Tom led Diccon back into the kitchens. “When he turns eighteen,” Tom began, placing a kidney pie on the table in front of him, “I’m going to pack my bags and go as far south as I can get. At least as far south as the western borders. The warden there is but a child still. Can’t be half as bad as this one,” He said, smirking. He was only teasing, of course. He could never leave the North. This was his home. And if the warden in the west was a child, he’d have other men ruling for him and who is to say that the situation wasn’t as bad there as it was here? 

He shook his head, “But then, trying to find a good leader in Aragoth is about as easy as finding a dragon egg. Perhaps I’d better stay right here with the rest of you.”

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“Aye, it will,” Diccon agreed, shaking his head. “He was no more ornery than usual--a couple jabs at my low status and the fact that I make my living shoveling the shit his horses make off the floor. What I would like to say to that lordling if it wouldn’t cost me my head.”

Diccon followed behind Tom, laughing a little. “There’s no safe place in Aragoth for someone like you or I, who are so close to the lords and ladies,” he replied, a hint of sadness to his voice. “Though Lady Alia seems to have just as little protection as we do, poor girl. Her only hope for happiness and safety is to marry and get far away from here.” He placed a hand on Tom’s shoulder, giving it a playful squeeze. “And what would we do without you here with us, Tom?” he asked, grinning at his friend.

[jynevillon]

ooc: diccon/jyne

Hi!!!! I’m Abby aka your new best friend. Atm I’m still piecing together Jyne’s backstory, but I can say that she’s definitely been in the north a while. I have a feeling she made the bold move to flee the south when she was a teenager. That means that she and Diccon could have potentially known each other for a long time. Anywho, did you have any plans for these two? Jyne isn’t an act first think later kind of girl; she’s worse. She thinks things through, realizes they’re bold and dangerous, but proceeds to get herself into all kinds of trouble anyways. I feel like Diccon sees one of the calmest sides of Jyne, though, because they work in the stables together, and working with the horses is when Jyne really feels in her element, at peace. All of this could lead to all kinds of tom-foolery with these two, especially since Jyne will jump on the northern resistance band wagon once Guinevere makes her way north. Basically, I’m all ears!

[dicconmartel-blog]

Omg haaaaaaaaaaaaaai! I’m Liv and I’m so excited to have Diccon’s biffle here! :D

So I think Diccon would definitely admire Jyne’s bravery cuz I think Diccon would be the more hesitant of the two to do things like that? xD Though I have a feeling Jyne would be able to talk him into doing quite a few things he wouldn’t do ordinarily--or at least he wouldn’t do them if they were his ideas. xD But yes! I think these two could get into some good mischief together. :D

[danylreston]

The Green Dragon | Danyl & Diccon

[danylreston]

“I would have been, too, if Roderick Fray didn’t have business to attend to,” He sulked. Roderick had more responsibilities now that his father was in the east and he had less time to go off with Danyl. It was maddeningly unfair … not to mention boring. “So, I thought you might enjoy a bit of fun. At least until he shows up.” 

No doubt Diccon would be wanting the night to wind down around then. 

“Sleep? That’s even more pathetic than staring at the floorboards,” He said, winking, “Go to bed any earlier, and I’ll mistake you for a man three times your age. Come on, mate, one drink and then you can go to sleep.” He paused, “I’ll even pay for it and that is a once in a life time opportunity. Don’t pass it up without thinking it over.” He teased. 

[dicconmartel-blog]

Diccon eyed him for a moment. “How much time have you been spending around Roderick Fray?” he asked curiously. It didn’t surprise him; the two seemed liked they would get on well--much better than Danyl and Diccon, not that he had anything against Danyl.

He laughed a little at that and nodded. “Alright. I suppose I can humor you enough for one drink. Harmless enough, right?” he asked, making his way out of the stables.

[asselyanathorel]

Walk with Me | Annie & Diccon

[asselyanathorel]

Annie laughed, “That is true. He never misses an opportunity to bring up either. But especially Aunt Isolde. We could be talking about turnips and somehow the conversation always relates back to her.” Even if she hadn’t noticed the looks he gave her and the little things he did when he thought no one was watching, this alone would have convinced Annie that he cared for her. 

“No, I would never tell him – either way. That would be for her to do,” She agreed, “But you are right! And that is why I worry. Do you think she might not even know her own heart?” And maybe it wasn’t Tom she loved or would grow to love, but Isolde deserved to settle down and have a family of her own with someone she loved. And who wouldn’t love Isolde in return? Annie knew her aunt well enough to know that she wanted one and she only hoped and prayed that she would not pass up the opportunity if it ever came her way. She hoped that she hadn’t already lost it.

Annie smiled, taking her uncle’s arm as they walked, “You will, one day,” She promised, “I’m not so worried about you. These northern girls will settle for anyone,” She teased, giving him a mischievous grin. 

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Diccon laughed and nodded. “Well, at least we know his heart to be true. Your mother and your Aunt Isolde practically raised me as if I were their own--I would not feel right passing her off to a man who would merely treat her as some ornament in his house. No, Isolde deserves the finest things in life, after what she’s been through,” he said quietly.

He ran a hand through his hair, scratching the back of his head as he sighed. “I don’t know.” He looked around, then leaned in towards Annie, lowering his voice. “You know how Lord Rowlin treats his poor sister. Isolde talks about how awful he is to her from dawn till dusk. The poor girl is powerless. From what Isolde says, only she and Lady Sysley can keep him at bay. She spends most of her time thinking on how to keep the two apart. I wonder if she’s ever thought of a future beyond Lady Alia’s side, even. When Lady Alia marries, I doubt she’ll have much need for Isolde. Then what will Isolde have?”

Diccon looked down at her, laughing as they set off. “They’ll settle?” he repeated, grinning at her. “I may not be a high lord, but those girls could do much worse than I.”

[rowlinstafford]

The Phoenix of the North | Rowlin & Diccon

[rowlinstafford]

Rowlin raised his eyebrow, “Are you suggesting that I sleep my days away?” He asked. Of course, he hadn’t especially been known for being seen about the castle before the midday meal, but why bother when there was little for him to do? He could sit in on the council meetings and his uncle had urged him to do so, but what was the point of any of that when it would be his uncle’s word and not his, that would be the final say?

“Not that it’s any of your concern, but It is important business that takes me so early from the castle, not trouble sleeping.” He stood while Diccon moved to fetch him a horse. “My attendant’s father is sick or dying or something,” He said, waving his hand in annoyance. When it was up to him, such silly excuses would not keep men from their duties. Not if they meant to keep them. “You will accompany me today.” 

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“Of course not, my lord,” Diccon said as he readied his horse, putting Lord Rowlin’s saddle on the horses back. He checked the bit in the horse’s mouth, giving it a tug to make sure everything was secure before checking the straps around its head. He looked to be ready and Diccon was satisfied, until he heard Rowlin’s invitation--no, order.

He withheld a sigh as he fastened the saddle around the horse’s underside, pulling the straps to make sure it was tight. If he were to go on this trip with Rowlin, the last thing he would want is for Rowlin to fall off his horse--no doubt, Rowlin would blame him for it. “Are you certain you wish for me to accompany you, my lord? I would be happy to, I merely...Feel I would be inadequate to wait upon such an important man.” He’d say anything to make sure he didn’t have to accompany this man anywhere.

[sysleydufey]

A Good Lad | Sysley & Diccon

[sysleydufey]

“I shall wait while you tend to them,” She said, “I am not so impatient as my nephew,” She added, a twinkle of mischief in her eye as she said it. She had no doubt that, even tucked away with the horses as he might be, that Diccon Martel knew more than he wished to know of Rowlin Stafford. 

Gods save them all when he took the North.

[dicconmartel-blog]

Diccon blinked at her for a moment before nodding. “Yes, my lady. Allow me just a few minutes to get them settled in the stables. I shall be right back.” He bowed to her before taking off, hoping Jyne was in the stables so he could pass the horses off to her. He did not want to keep Lady Sysley waiting--she was a kind woman, but he didn’t want her to think he was being disrespectful.

He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Jyne, handing the horses off to her. He instructed her to feed and water them, to which she responded by shoving him for telling her how to do her job--goodnaturedly, of course. He helped her settle the horses in their stalls before quickly making his way back to the castle.

He jogged back to ensure he wasn’t keeping Lady Sysley waiting for too long, his chest rising and falling a bit heavier than before as he caught his breath. He offered Lady Sysley his arm. “Apologies for the delay, my lady. How are you this fine day?”

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[dicconmartel-blog]

ooc | Warin & Diccon

Brother in law what uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuup

So I think we need to get something going with these two. /nods

I think Diccon would have loved welcoming Warin into the family, although maybe a little hesitantly at first when Warin was just starting to court his sister. Even though he’s the baby, he still feels/felt the need to protect his sister (though I imagine he was little little when they first started courting since Warin’s nearly twenty years older than him, haha).

But as Diccon grew up, I bet he began to think of Warin like a father-type figure since Arabella and Isolde raised him and Warin would have been the only older male figure in his life. And then Arabella died and everyone was devastated, and Diccon wished there was something he could do to help Warin through the grief.

And now I bet he likes to pop in on Warin from time to time and make sure he’s doing alright and hang out and bug him and stuff since he’s only seven years older than his own kids, haha.

[dominickfletcher]

OOC | Dominick & Diccon

Hi, there!  Kate, again.  :3  He’s the local carpenter, so he might work with Diccon on, like, building and/or repair stables etc sometimes?  Either way, he’s close with the Thorel family, so he may be tied in the the Martels as well?  And I can certainly see him really liking Diccon.  Thoughts?

[dicconmartel-blog]

Hi Kate! :D Yesssssssssssss Diccon could totally use more friends! :D Diccon isn’t as ‘out there’ as Danyl is, but he’s def. more talkative than Dominick is, so I could see Diccon, like, nudgin’ him and proddin’ him trying to get him to talk some more. xD

[danylreston]

The Green Dragon | Danyl & Diccon

The sun was setting behind the frozen mountaintops. At the first sign of evening, Danyl was always eager to leave the castle in favor for some inn or tavern or whorehouse where he could spend his day’s earnings. Something small stolen here and there from the castle was worth more than he could spend in a week. 

Danyl never saved any of it. What was the point of having money you didn’t spend, anyway?

He took the steps, two at a time, down to the servant’s quarters and then out to the stables. Spotting Diccon, he grinned. 

“C’mon, mate,” He said, clapping him on the shoulder, ”I’m not going to let you spend your evening sitting around at home staring at the floorboards and dying of boredom. I’m heading down to the Great Dragon and I insist that you come along.” 

[dicconmartel-blog]

Diccon’s work was nearing its end; he’d been working hard all day to ensure he’d get to bed on time so he could finally get some sleep. He slept poorly the night before and he was exhausted now--so much so that he thought about sneaking out early and leaving some of his work for the morning.

He felt a hand on his shoulder and he jumped before looking over to see who it was. He laughed a little and shoved him playfully. “What’re you doing out here?” he asked, shutting one of the stall doors. “I would have thought you’d already be in town.”

He wiped a hand over his face at Danyl’s offer. “I wasn’t planning on going home to stare at the floorboards--I was planning on going to sleep,” he said, laughing again. “Does that change your mind at all?”

[asselyanathorel]

Walk with Me | Annie & Diccon

[asselyanathorel]

Annie laughed at that, “I don’t think many people do. He keeps to his kitchen and doesn’t bother much with anything else.” 

She paused, “I won’t ask her because … “ Her voice drifted. Truly she always wondered if Isolde had remained unmarried so long because of her and her brother. She had been like a mother to them for as long as Annie could remember and even though Annie was old enough to do most everything around the house herself, even with her job at the castle, she knew that her aunt still worried. And she still thought about everyone but herself. 

Would her aunt admit if she was in love to Annie? Would she admit it to herself? 

But that was only half of it. “… if I was in love, I wouldn’t want someone asking. Not if there wasn’t some sort of understanding between us. Because what if I loved him and he didn’t love me? I shouldn’t want everyone knowing that. But you know her better than anyone, so I ask you. But if you don’t think she thinks of him much, then she couldn’t be in love with him.” She paused, “Have you ever been in love, uncle?” She asked, “You don’t have to answer, if you don’t want to.”

[dicconmartel-blog]

“Except my sister,” he said good-naturedly, smiling at her. “But if those are the only two things he is devoted to in his life, Isolde would be the better off for it.” Tom was a good man, and he knew Isolde could have worse suitors--if Diccon would call Tom a suitor.

Diccon lifted a brow at her as she fell silent, waiting for her to continue. He walked towards her, folding his arms over his chest as he leaned against one of the stable doors. He grinned amusedly at her reasoning, offering a bit of a shrug. “Well, we know how Tom thinks of her,” he said, laughing a bit. “She’d not have to worry about that. And I doubt either of us would run to Tom to tell him if Isolde loved him or not--especially if she didn’t.” Diccon didn’t think Tom’s heart could take it. “Truthfully, I don’t know what Aunt Isolde thinks of Tom. She spends so much time in that castle with the Lady Alia that I don’t think she thinks much of her own future.” He wanted to change that; he didn’t want Isolde to spend the rest of her days caring for a high lady. She deserved a life of happiness all to herself.

He fell silent at her question, his gaze drifting to the stable floor as he thought. “No, I don’t think I have ever been in love,” he said, looking back to his niece. He’d had interest in women before, but he’d never been in love--not the way Tom loved Isolde, anyway.

[amiawystan]

ooc | Mia & Diccon

[amiawystan]

Hmmm, Mia’s pretty new up north, so I guess we can just start them from the beginning? 

Oh yeah, she’s not going by a different name. And while I don’t think she ~broadcasts it or anything, she def wouldn’t deny who she is either. But I don’t think that anyone is really looking for her. Basically what happened is: 

when her sister gresilda left to find some place where she could serve with a sword, mia sERiously missed her sister and realized that she was the only really good thing left in her life and so she decided to leave and go and find her 

and she was supposed to marry one of the viponts (the eldest one is the warden in the west so marrying one of his bros was kinda a big deal) but she broke that off and left

and i feel like her dad was all “if you leave, you won’t ever be welcome here again.” and mia’s just like “then i won’t come back.” 

So yeah, she’s not in a good place with the family she left behind and if asked, I feel like her dad is just like “she’s no daughter of mine.” 

[dicconmartel-blog]

Ohhhhhhhh, gotcha. So she’s a runaway noble who’s not really trying to hide. Ok, cool. I’m assuming Diccon probably would have heard of her family since it’s a prominent one? Or is that incorrect?

[sysleydufey]

A Good Lad | Sysley & Diccon

“As long as I live, I will be content if I never have to see Lord Grancourt again.” Sysley Du Fey announced, loudly, as she stepped from her carriage. “They say his daughter who ran off on him went and became a pirate. Doesn’t that make for an interesting story?” She asked the stable boy, a mischievous look in he eye. “But then, no one could blame her with that man as a father and Renfry Moran as her intended. I would have chosen piracy, too, I think.” 

She stopped then, taking a good look at the young  man before her. 

“You are the Martel boy, aren’t you? Isolde’s brother?” She asked, looking him up and down. She could see the family resemblance. “Come, be a good lad and help an old woman back to her chambers.” 

[dicconmartel-blog]

Diccon was summoned when her carriage approached, and he waited by the door as she climbed out, holding it open for her. Then he would assume his duties and ride the carriage to the stables, where he could take care of her horses until she was ready to depart.

Until she asked him to join her.

He paused, his eyebrows furrowing as he looked at her. “Of course I will, my lady,” he said, bowing to her before offering her his arm. “But what of your horses?”

[isoldemartel-blog]

OOC | Diccon & Isolde

bROTHER. <3

Sorry it’s taken me so long to come chat about these two sweetheart bbys!

But as I’ve said to everyone else, above all things, Isolde treasures family. They mean everything to her, after losing both her parents and her elder sister. So I feel like Diccon is someone she treasures very very dearly. If anything were to happen to him, she wouldn’t know what to do.

I also feel like Diccon is one of the few people that can bring Isolde out of her quiet shell. Like she’s got a very sweet temperament and tries to see the best in everyone, but I feel like Diccon is one of the few that can get her to be a bit louder and more boisterous/playful/etc. idk..

[dicconmartel-blog]

SISTER. :D <333

Oh, don’t even worry about it! :D

And Diccon feels exactly the same about fam as Isolde does. I think he’s going to be suuuuuper protective of her, since she’s the only sister he has left, but also, now that he’s grown, he can look out for her like he didn’t get to when they were younger since he’s the baby.

Hahah! I would LOVE to see that happen! If there’s anyone who can do it, it’s her bby brother. :)

[amiawystan]

ooc | Mia & Diccon

[amiawystan]

Right??? Lily James is so beautiful I cAN’T. Anyway, I haven’t heard from Lauren, so I’m not 100% sure what Mia/Isolde’s relationship will be like, but I think these two could potentially be friends in their own right? Mia works at the local pub/tavern place and maybe they meet after Danyl drags Diccon there, haha?

[dicconmartel-blog]

Yes! I totally agree. :) So do you wanna say they’ve met before, or start ‘em from the beginning?

Also, since she’s from such a prominent fam, is she hiding here and going by a different name? Or is she just going by her regular name?

[gresildawystan]

OOC | Gresilda & Diccon

[gresildawystan]

HAHAHA yeah she def does not agree with Rowlin on most things!!!!  But I think she’s glad to be serving him, bc she’s finally doing what she believes she was always meant to: using her strong sword arm to protect people.  Unfortunatley, rn that’s Rowlin, but I think she also sees it as her duty to protect the people he rules and she def sees that as a worthy goal.  Anyway, I think she’s come up North fairly recently - it’s been a year at most, probs

[dicconmartel-blog]

Ahaha, well, good! I think Diccon would kinda internally side-eye her if she shared Rowlin’s beliefs. xD I think he’d have a great deal of respect for her, too, that she’s willing to put up with his shit while she’s doing what she loves. Do you think they would have interacted before, or do you wanna start ‘em from scratch?

[asselyanathorel]

Walk with Me | Annie & Diccon

Annie Thorel was more than capable of walking home on her own, but it eased her father’s mind if she waited for her aunt and uncle to take her. And she was, of course, always happy for their company.

“Aunt Isolde said she has to stay here and help with Lady Alia’s gown for the feast tomorrow night.” She announced, entering the stables. “So it’s only me.” 

She gave her uncle a mischievous grin then, “I think Tom is happy to be able to see more of her. Do you think he will ever ask her to marry him? I know he cares about her – he might ask me to peel some potatoes and somehow it always turns into a conversation about my her. But I wonder if she likes him?” She’d like to see them both happy, even if it wasn’t together. 

Sometimes she wondered if her aunt had never had a family of her own because she was too busy helping her father look after herself and her brother. But she hoped she had proved that her aunt didn’t have to worry anymore. 

That was part of the reason she enjoyed her uncle though: she had to be strong for her father, her brother, her aunt … but she could always be a child for a moment when it was just the two of them. 

[dicconmartel-blog]

A large smile spread across Diccon’s face when he heard his niece enter the stables. He stepped out of the stall he was working in, wiping his hands off on a nearby towel. “Just you? I think I can handle that,” he said, grinning a little at her.

At the mention of Tom, Diccon let out a sigh, pushing a hand through his short hair. “Sometimes I wonder if your aunt knows Tom is alive,” he said with a chuckle. “He’s a good man. If she were to ever pay him that kind of attention, he would make her very happy,” Diccon said, nodding a little. “Have you asked your Aunt Isolde how she feels about him? You seem fairly comfortable bringing it up to her brother,” he said, laughing a little.