Lorelle Elmarm

Lady Lorelle Elmarm is the wife of Lord Bennett Elmarm.

Childhood
Born the daughter of a wealthy merchant, Lorelle was, to all matters of fact, a lowborn. The only child to her parents, Lorelle lived in realitive luxury during her childhood, learning from scholars alongside the nobles of Cheyat.

Marriage
In order to secure their daughter and family close to a seat of power, Lorelle was married to Bennett Elmarm in 1009. At the time, Bennett stood second in the line of inheritance and as such was allowed to wed into the lowborn family, for a suitable dowry. During her intial time in court, Lorelle proved to be a fierce and determined woman, quick to use her duel power of wealth and her new name to gain her way.

With the death of both Cadby Elmarm and Langston Elmarm in 1010, Elmarm found herself and Bennett left to rule the Elmarm's ancestral lands.

War of the Black Throne
House Pentecost, Elmarm's liege house, remained neutral during the opening stage of the war. The succesion of Edolarn however led to attacks in th northern regions of Cheyat. To help secure their borders, House Pentecost sided with Emperor Edward V, in return for command of the 8th Legion to secure their borders. Bennett Elmarm was drawn away to command these forces, leaving Lady Lorelle in full charge of Stamistar.

Favour
A relative newcomer to the court in Stamistar, Lorelle remains in the good hearts of many of her now subjects.