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Banweald and Alfred always had an odd couple type of relationship. One of them is lively and animated, lax and easygoing, lives lavishly and enjoys fine things, likes to hunt and likes women. The other is not like that at all. It is humorous to consider that Bandweald is fifteen years senior to Alfred but the demeanor of each men quickly betray that. One would think that Alfred was significantly older than his liege. Alfred would very likely not like Banweald if they just met on the road. In fact, Alfred would actually be bothered by the lord if they met in different circumstances. He might even start a fight with him.
 
Their past however tells a very different story. The two were in and out many battles together ever since Alfred joined Banweald’s service.  As Alfred rose through the ranks of his lord’s army their respect for one another grew. It all came to a head when Banweald rescued Alfred from imprisonment by launching a daring and suicidal rescue mission.  All the other lords wanted Banweald to forgo this plan, but because the lord did not, Alfred will always swear faithful allegiance to his lord. Even if he can be quite bothersome in his mind.
 
“My liege, I was told that you needed to see me promptly,” said  Alfred, “I was concerned and wanted to know if there was something required of me and the militia.”