Malcolm Bradbury

Malcolm Bradbury, also known as the Ox of Orodon, was a Knight of Soril that served House Haddon and House Corbray during the Second Havish Invasion and the Final Havish Invasion.

Early Life (4E 612 to 5E 18)
Malcolm was born Malcolm of Orodon to a poor farming family. Malcolm grew tall and strong, working mostly with the livestock. His strength and size caused him to be drafted early into the Satheeri military. He trained with a young Bahn Corbray at Willoughby, becoming a role model for the future Lord of Willoughby.

Serving House Corbray (5E 18 to 5E 23)
Malcolm proved to be a natural warrior, and served alongside Lord Midas Corbray in the Satheeri Vanguard. During the Battle at Fort Ibor, Malcolm faced three Havish Berserkers in single combat, defending his lord from their onslaught. Malcolm was wounded in this fight, but his service was rewarded with Knighthood and the privilege of creating his own family name. The now Sir Malcolm chose the surname of Bradbury.

Through his continued service to House Corbray, Sir Malcolm Bradbury gained a reputation for being a great fighter and an inspiring soldier, given the nickname "Ox of Orodon". In the 23rd year of the 5th Era, Malcolm was given a choice by his liege lord: to serve as Count of Orodon, or to marry into House Haddon to strengthen the bonds between Satheeri Houses. Malcolm decided to marry Beyara Haddon, moving to Elandar to continue his knightly service there.

Serving House Haddon (5E 23 to 5E 50)
Malcolm was married to Beyara in the Spring of 5E 23. He moved to Elandar and took up residence in the Lake Manor, an old home constructed near the edge of Lake Orevey. His daily duties were to his family and homestead. Over the years, he developed strong bonds with his nephew, Edward.

Near the beginning of the 50th year of the 5th Era, Malcolm was summoned to Ilex to present himself before Queen Elemia Reign. He was presented with the honor of commanding the Vanguard of the Satheeri forces, placing him in direct command of the defense of Satheeris' Eastern borders.

The Second Havish Invasion began in 5E 50 with the sacking of Elandar. The city was scoured and destroyed by Havish forces led by Jarl Helgrun. To Malcolm's knowledge, the entirety of House Haddon was killed in the conflict. Ashamed of not being in Elandar to save his family, Malcolm sought atonement from the Church of One, who bid him to continue his service to Satheeris. Only a few months later, Malcolm discovered that his niece, Priscilla, had survived, and quickly rushed to her side, serving as her personal guardsman.

Fighting the Final Havish Invasion (5E 52)
Malcolm and his nephew, Edward, reunited in Ilex prior to the First Battle of Bastion. Edward, along with the Swords of the South, joined Malcolm in planning the defense of Bastion. Malcolm rode with the vanguard consisting of Edward, the Wark, and a slew of Battlemages and Templars.

Malcolm later rejoined his nephew outside Ilex to plan the defense of the three fronts during the Final Havish Invasion. He joined Edward and Nyana Redarian in the defense of Elandar, meeting Jarl Siegfried Ragnarsson in combat. Malcolm ultimately gave his life to defend his nephew, falling to the axe of the Jarl.

Legacy
Malcolm was given an honorable funeral. Gold was sent to his home city of Orodon, where stonemasons carved a statue of the settlement's greatest warrior.

After the death of his nephew, Malcolm greeted Edward in the Halls of Oserian within the Plane of Elysium.

Personality and Appearance
Malcolm was tall and strong, garnering his nickname as the "Ox of Orodon". He had red hair that tumbled nearly to his shoulders and great fiery muttonchops. His average garb did not reflect the finery of his station, being a simple tunic and breeches. His armor, however, was always neatly polished, made of fine steel and emblazoned with his personal Ox sigil.

Malcolm was known to be a jolly fellow, often quenching his own rage with a hearty laugh or a good-natured joke. He loved his family, and protected them until the end.