Merrideth Whitehall

Merrideth Whitehall is the only surviving offspring of Henry Whitehall, the Duke of Dawnshire and his lady wife, Caterinia Soren. She is yet unmarried at the age of eighteen.

Appearance
Fair and favorable to the eyes, Lady Merrideth is surely the product of good breeding and Lordaeronian Nobility. Wheat-blonde hair falls well past her shoulders, cascading in soft curls and framing a slender face. Her high cheek bones and slight nose are notable traits of the Whitehall lineage while she retains her lady mother's azure-blue eyes. Her lips are soft and full and her smile in itself is a thing of great beauty. Like her mother, she is tall and shapely, often wearing elegant gowns of silk and samite, favoring her ample bosom and soft curves.

Personality
Kind hearted and good natured, she treats most around her with respect, regardless of their station. Since the death of her elder brother, she has become somewhat withdrawn, rarely leaving her chambers unless commanded to do so by her father. Life in the ruin of the once great estate of Whitehall Manor does not seem to suit the lady well.

Residence
She currently resides at Eastwatch Keep in Eastvale, where she and her mother, Caterinia Whitehall are said to control the entire Duchy of Dawnshire in spite of her Cousin, Darion Blackmorn being the first male in the line of succession.

Relationships
Betrothed at the age of seven to Aemon Thorn of Thorn's Reach, Thorn was slain in battle before the marriage could take place. She remains unmarried and after her father's death, waiting until such a time as a favorable marriage can be arranged. Her dowry and inheritence make her a very desireable bride.

The Fall Of Dawnshire
Rather than honor her father's wishes, Merrideth had a suit of armor forged for her before she assembled the Knights of Eastvale and rode to the aid of her cousin, Lorrain Blackmorn and her men during the battle of Dawnshire. She and her Knights arrived just in time to force Commander Bishop to flee the field.

Prisoner
Merrideth and her mother were briefly held prisoner by Darion Blackmorn, but were later rescued by her Uncle, Sir Varic Soren.