WolfeLord by Kathryn Le Veque

Holdings and Titles of the House of de Wolfe and close allies as of 1293 A.D.

Scott de Wolfe – Baron Kilham, heir to the Earldom of Warenton (Heir: William “Will” de Wolfe)

Troy de Wolfe – Lord Braemoor (Heir: Andreas de Wolfe)

Patrick de Wolfe – Earl of Berwick (Heir: Markus de Wolfe, Lord Ravensdowne.)

Blayth (James) de Wolfe – Baron Sydenham (Heir: Ronan de Wolfe)

Edward de Wolfe – Baron Kentmere (Heir: Leonidas de Wolfe)

Thomas de Wolfe – Earl of Northumbria (Heir: Alexander de Wolfe, Lord Easington)

Wark Castle (Wolfe’s Eye):

Larger outpost for the Earl of Warenton. Literally sits on the border between England and Scotland.

•    Titus de Wolfe (son of Patrick de Wolfe) commander

Berwick Castle (Wolfe’s Teeth):

Massive border castle, strategically important, de Wolfe holding and seat of the Earl of Berwick, Patrick de Wolfe

•    Alec Hage, commander

•    Edward “Eddie” Hage, commander

Castle Questing (Wolfe’s Heart):

Massive fortress, seat of the Earl of Warenton, Scott de Wolfe.

•    Apollo de Norville, second

•    Nathaniel Hage

•    Owen le Mon

Rule Water Castle (Wolfe’s Lair):

The largest outpost in the de Wolfe empire, known as The Lair. At this time, commanded by Thomas “Tor” de Wolfe.

•    Magnus de Wolfe, second

•    Adonis de Norville, second

•    Perri de Shera, son of the Earl of Coventry and Penelope de Wolfe de Shera (squire)

Monteviot Tower (Wolfe’s Shield):

Smaller outpost in Scotland, strategic. Holding of Troy de Wolfe.

•    Brodie de Reyne, commander

Kale Water Castle (Wolfe’s Den):

Larger outpost on the England side of the border, strategic.

•    Troy de Wolfe, Lord Braemoor, commander

•    Troy also commands Sibbald’s Hold, former home of Red Keith Kerr (his wife’s father). A minor property commanded by son Gareth de Wolfe.

Kyloe Castle (Wolfe’s Howl):

Seat of the Earl of Northumbria, Thomas de Wolfe

•    Christoph Hage, second

Roxburgh Castle (Wolfe’s Claw – unofficially)*

Large royal-held castle near Kelso, formerly manned by knights from Northwood, but awarded to the House of de Wolfe by royal decree for meritorious service to the crown. Volatile location, often attacked by Scots, and is manned by both royal and de Wolfe troops.

•    Blayth (James) de Wolfe, Lord Sydenham, commander

•    Axel Hage, second

*Note: Because of the extreme volatile location and nature of this garrison, Blayth (James) de Wolfe was given the title Lord Sydenham and the Sydenham Barony, a small but strategic barony between Wark Castle and the town of Kelso.

Carlisle Castle (Wolfe’s Fangs)

Massive and large royal-held castle, perhaps one of the largest castles in the north. Awarded to the House of de Wolfe by royal decree. Very volatile location, often attacked by Scots, and had changed hands many times in its history. The castle is manned by both royal and de Wolfe troops.

•    Will de Wolfe, Lord Irthington, commander

•    Hermes de Norville

•    Ronan de Wolfe

Northwood Castle:

Massive border castle, very important and strategic. Belonging to the Earls of Teviot. Not part of the de Wolfe empire, but strongly allied to de Wolfe by marriage and blood. The Earl of Teviot is John Adrian de Longley, Adam de Longley’s eldest son. Adrian’s mother is Cayetana Fernanda Teresita Silva y Fausto de Longley, Princess of Aragon.

•    Hector de Norville, captain of the guard (also Lord Bowmont)

•    Atreus de Norville, second

•    Tobias de Bocage, second

Castle Canaan (Kendal) Wolfe’s Bite:

The Earl of Warenton’s southernmost holding, not directly related to the Scottish border but a source of additional troops if needed. Inherited the property when he married the widow of Castle Canaan.

•    Stephan du Rennic, commander

Seven Gates Castle (Kendal):

•    Seat of Edward de Wolfe’s Barony – Kentmere in Kendal that adjoins brother Scott’s lands at Castle Canaan

•    Isleworth House, Surrey

Hell’s Guardhouse (The Hermitage)

•    Andreas de Wolfe, commander

•    Theodis de Velt, second