Duke William Aspenwood
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| Name: | William Aspenwood |
| Gender: | Male |
| Race: | Human |
| Class: | None |
| Faction: | Alliance |
| Homeland: | Stormwind |
| Run by: | Athena |
Adaptable ⬥ Compassionate ⬥ Perceptive ⬥ Dutiful
Happily married father of four. House Aspenwood is a reputable name in Stormwind, known for their family's winery and vineyards, and William took over the business after marrying the Aspenwood heir, Lady Clara. He has a clear passion for plants and growing things, and has enough business sense to surprise someone expecting a haughty nobleman, especially given that his family before never engaged in any sort of trade.
William walks with a cane from a childhood injury, and they are usually bright and eye-catching, often with unusual flowers on them. He has an expressive face, an easy going manner, and is known to be something of a wit.
Character written by both Luridel and Athena.
Relationships
| Clara "Light Of My Life" Aspenwood His wife, and the woman he'd choose to marry again and again any day, every day. An unexpected love match, William fell hard for the duchess, and is still counting his blessings that he is with her. They often seem an unusual pair, given how stoic she is, and how bright he is, but anyone can see that they are a team. |
| Amadeus Aspenwood Eldest son. Amadeus has always been closer to his parents, and William and he have a loving relationship, even if he's not as close to his son as his wife is. |
| Bertrand Aspenwood Second son. Anyone who has spent time around Bertrand will immediately see where he gets it from. William is a gregarious man, the original golden retriever of the family. |
| Cressidha Aspenwood Eldest daughter. He loves her with a gentle and fierce love, and those who seem like him find that Cressidha is particularly receptive to their affection, having been brought up with such love. |
| Colson Aspenwood Third son. William doted on his youngest son, with his love of flowers, and some of his fondest memories are those that Colson doesn't remember well of him being very small and helping in their garden in Stormwind when Colson was just a toddler. |
| Mordecai Aspenwood Fourth Son. Colson's husband, adopted into the House of Aspenwood, and William loves him for how happy he's made Colson. A sweet boy who William is proud of for what it took to find justice for his past. |
| Duchess Esprit Clara took her under her wing after the Fall of Lordaeron. He admired the young woman who reminded him all too much of Clara in her own youth, and while she always kept him at a distance, he did what he could to cheer the serious young woman in her darker hours. He wishes her well. |
| Andy A buddy, they've always gotten along well. William was surprised when Colson got his daughter to be Mordecai's lawyer, but said nothing to his long time friend Andy, much as he wishes he could. Some things can't be meddled with without hurting someone, and William won't overstep. |
| Winnie Andy's estranged daughter, and Mordecai's lawyer. He's grateful to her. |
Writings
| Title | Summary |
|---|---|
| (2025-12-23) First Winter Veil | For her first Winter Veil in Stormwind, Aszera makes a significant effort on gifts for friends and family. |
| (2023-04-19) Being Clara Aspenwood's Husband | The story of how Clara and William Aspenwood began their love story, and how they react to the news that the House of Nobles will begin filling the empty seats. 3k words. |
| (2022-05-07) Voice: The Aspenwood v Harbrooke Trial | The grand finale to the Fall of the House of Harbrooke: Samson Harbrooke is put on trial for his crimes. Please see content warnings. |