Candidate #1: Gwenith, the fourth daughter of Ffernfael, an Esquire in the service of Sir Elad, the King's Martial. Her father is a commoner, but as the child of an esquire, she has higher social status that her father. Sir Elad elevated Ffernfael, who was previously a common soldier, for some service rendered on a military campaign against the Saxons. She is quite tall, and also quite thin, seems of average health and average appearance [App 9]. Her father is not a noble, but she is considered to be, so there would be some glory in the marriage. Her father is not a wealthy man, however, so there would not be much of a dowry. Still, having an ally in the household of Sir Elad, the Earl's Marshall could bear great dividends in the end. As the daughter of a commoner, she may not have the training to be a noble wife. [Glory 10]
Candidate #2: Felinete is the eldest daughter of an Esquire by the name of Glyn. He is in the service of Sir Hywel, Banneret of West Lavington. Glyn was elevated to esquire some years ago by Hywel's father, and you do not know the circumstances. Glyn had children late in life - three previous wives died in childbirth with their offspring. Glyn is getting on in years, but has a young wife that bore him healthy children. He is not a rich man, but his elevation means the eldest daughter is a noble, though below you in rank. She is also quite tall for a lady, but seems to have the muscle to fill out her frame. She seems very light on her feet, and dances with some skill, though she seems to get easily winded. She is above average in her appearance: a pretty enough girl but no great beauty [APP 12]. As the daughter of a commoner, she may not have the training to be a noble wife. [Glory 10]
Candidate #3: Habren (pagan name) is the 5th daughter of the very large family of the vassal knight Sir Phylip of Berwick, a manor in the west of the county. As a vassal knight, he holds the same social status as you do, and there is significant honour in marrying into that family. Habren has but one brother, who is heir to Sir Phylip's estate. Sir Phylip is known as a pagan, eschewing christian ways for the pagan rites. Habren supposedly follows her father in this. Habren is a little above average height, and slightly less than average build. She is, however, quite a beauty [App 16]. [Glory 100]
Candidate #4: Ysbail is the second daughter and child of Sir Marvin of Durnam is a vassal knight in service to the Earl who's manor is jest northwest of Sarum. Ysbail had 5 brothers, one older than she. You do not know much about the family - they tend to keep to themselves. You know Sir Marvin is married, but have never seen his wife - a mildly unusual situation. Sir Marvin's estate is better off financially than yours, and he only has two daughters to arrange dowries for. Ysbail is of average build and height, and seems to have a strong constitution, if her dancing is any measure. She is also quite beautiful [APP 18]. [Glory 100]
Candidate #5: Aeron (pagan name), is the 6th daughter of an esquire by the name of Gruddyeu, in the service to a banneret in the east named Sir Jestin. You do not know any details about his elevation, but as a typical pagan, Gruddyeu has a large sprawling family, and if rumour is true, many illegitimate offspring as well. The father lives a modest life in the household of Sir Jestin. Aeron is quite tall for a woman, but lithe and thin and light on her feet, though seems easily winded. She is startlingly beautiful - she seems to almost have an otherworldly quality about her [APP 22]. [Glory 10]
Candidate #6: Arianrhod is the third daughter of Sir Ffranc of Idmiston, a vassal knight who runs a well-off manor just northeast of Sarum. Sir Ffranc is known as a steady, if unimaginative knight, and is well known for his loyalty. Arianrhod numbers 5 brothers among her family, so little chance of inheritance there. But the manor is better off than some, so the dowry might be reasonable. As the daughter of a vassal knight, a marriage would earn you significant glory. Arianrhod is a little shorter than average, but fills out her petite frame nicely. She seems healthy and light on her feet, and is quite beautiful [APP 18]. [Glory 100]
The daughters of vassal knights would generally be more difficult to woo. Marrying down in social status is always easier.
