Martin Winfield was born into the prestigious Winfield family, whose members have served as Knights for generations. As a child, Martin was fascinated by the tales of his ancestors' dragon-slaying exploits and dreamed of becoming a Knight himself. His father, a respected Knight Lord, recognized Martin's potential and trained him in the art of combat from a young age. When Martin was only 18, he had his first encounter with a dragon. It was a terrifying experience that left him scarred for life, but he emerged victorious. From that day on, he was known as the Dragonslayer, a title that he despised but could not escape.
As Martin grew older, he realized that there was more to being a Knight than just slaying dragons. He saw the suffering caused by the constant conflicts between humans and dragons and decided to find a way to end the violence. He summoned his advisors of all knowledge, Hal Brightheart who was one of Martin Winfield's most trusted advisors was among them and played a crucial role in Martin's wish for peace. He was born and raised in Windelcrest and had always been fascinated by dragons, even as a child. He spent countless hours reading every book he could find on the topic, and eventually became an expert in the field of dragonology. When the dragons started to appear in and around Windelcrest, Martin turned to Hal for help. Hal knew that the dragons were not inherently evil and that there must be a way to coexist with them peacefully. He spent many months studying the dragons and learning their habits, eventually coming up with a plan to negotiate a truce.
With the help of Hal and his other advisors, Martin negotiated a truce with a group of dragons who lived in the area around Windelcrest. It was a risky move that could have ended in disaster, but Martin's diplomatic skills and bravery prevailed, and a peace agreement was reached. After the truce was signed, Hal continued to work with Martin and the dragons to ensure that the peace was maintained. Since then, Windelcrest has become known as the City of Dragons, where humans and dragons coexist peacefully. Martin Winfield is hailed as a hero by the people of the city, and his name is synonymous with peace and unity. However, despite his accomplishments, he still feels the weight of his family's legacy and the pressure to live up to the title of Dragonslayer.
The Family
Martin deeply loves his wife Beatrice and admires her intelligence and wisdom. He values her advice and opinions greatly and often seeks her input on important matters, even though she tends to be more reserved and quiet in social situations. Martin sees Beatrice as his partner in all aspects of life and makes sure to involve her in important decisions and events. He appreciates her love for books and knowledge and has even helped her expand her library, knowing how much joy it brings her. Martin is also fiercely protective of Beatrice, as he sees her as his most precious treasure. He would do anything to ensure her safety and happiness, and it is this love and devotion that makes their marriage a strong and loving one.
And Martin loves his children equally, but he has different expectations and views for each of them. Edward, his son, has always been interested in the art of combat and chivalry, just like his father. Martin has high hopes for Edward, seeing him as a future Knight of Windelcrest, and he is proud of the young man for serving as a squire to the Dragon Commander Aimon Blackeye. Martin sees Edward as a promising Knight who will uphold the honor and tradition of the Winfield family.
On the other hand, Martin's daughter Charlotte is being groomed to take over as Lady of Windelcrest. While Martin believes that women can be just as capable as men, he also recognizes the challenges that Charlotte will face as a woman in a position of power. He wants to make sure that she is prepared for any situation, which is why he is giving her a comprehensive education on politics, economics, and other skills necessary to run a city. Martin loves his daughter deeply and is confident in her ability to lead, but he also worries about her safety and the obstacles she may face. Overall, Martin wants his children to find their own paths in life and pursue what makes them happy. He hopes that they will carry on the legacy of the Winfield family, but he also understands that they are their own people with their own dreams and aspirations.
Relation of his fellow Lords and Baron
Martin Winfield views his fellow lords with a mix of wariness, friendship, and admiration. He is particularly cautious of Emiliya Steinheart of Whitechapel, given the rumors of darkness that emanate from her region. While Martin trusts his instincts about people, he recognizes that as a lord, he must maintain cordial relations with all other lords in the barony. As such, he keeps his distance from Emiliya, but does not actively seek to provoke her. On the other hand, Martin has a good friendship with Nikolay Von Keiner of Falktown. However, he is not a fan of Nikolay's interest in firearms, as he believes that the use of such weapons could lead to unnecessary bloodshed. Martin is a traditionalist at heart and believes that the use of swords and shields in battle is more honorable and skillful than using firearms.
While Martin has only met James Holmes of Shoremond a few times, he finds him to be an amiable enough fellow. However, he doesn't have a strong opinion on him one way or the other. As for Elenora Hamilton of Edgewater Port, Martin sees her as an interesting and admirable woman. He respects her skill as a knight and admires her dedication to her people. Of all the lords in the barony, Martin has the most affection and loyalty for the Baron of Greenfield. He sees him as a father figure and would do almost anything to appease him. He often seeks the baron's counsel and values his opinion greatly.