Loverd, George Thomas

Mr George Thomas Loverd (George Thomas Loverd, 13th December 25).

George was born in Tunworth the first son of Sir William Loverd of Tunworth and Lady Loverd of Tunworth, and elder brother to Mr James Charles Loverd - his twin brother.

Early Life
George was cared for and raised in the Household of his parents, in the Hall at Tunworth, until the age of seven. On 13th August 32 George was given the title of 'page' and placed in the care of Prince Samuel and moved to Arestburg; with a training regime including hunting and falconry, and academic studies with a chaplain. As a page, William was an assistant to Prince Samuel in battle, carrying and cleaning his armour, taking care of his horses, and packing the baggage, and in turn receiving instruction in swordsmanship, equestrianism, chivalry, warfare, and combat (using wooden swords and spears).

On 12th March 40, George became a 'squire' by swearing on a sword (consecrated by the Bishop), at a "dubbing" ceremony and was presented with his own armour. George attended to various duties in Prince Samuel's household while continuing his training in combat, in particular riding, swimming and diving, shooting different types of weapons, climbing, participating in tournaments, wrestling, fencing, long jumping, and dancing – the prerequisite skills for knighthood.

Titles and Styles
13th December 25 - present Mr George Thomas Loverd

Arms


As the eldest son of a Knight, George is entitled to use his father's coat of arms differenced with a label (from 13th December 25 (his birth)), blazoned thus:

"Gules, on a fess Or three ermine spots Sable, a label of three points Argent"

As page to Prince Samuel, he often bore the Prince's arms - Per fess Sable and Azure a swan displayed Argent beaked and legged Or.

Attributes
On 17th January 36 George gains the Deceitful attribute because he is being bullied by the other boys and starts to hide his true nature.

Health
On 24th May 41 George developed a minor illness, the disease lasted for two weeks, until 10th June 41.

On 13th March 42 George developed a minor illness, the disease lasted for six weeks, until 27th May 42.