Aldrad, heir of Lyonesse.
The ageing Duke Adalhard of Lyonesse, not believing that his son Aldrad was ready to inherit the dukedom, dispatched his wayward heir to join his old friend Theodric at La Maisontaal.
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It was the duke's plan that Aldrad would learn a certain pious discipline under Theodric's watchful gaze – all the more so as his drinking companions would remain in Lyonesse. Sadly, Aldrad found new friends amongst the muster, all as fond of ale as himself, and whatever lessons Theodric was able to impart to these reckless knights were quickly washed away by insobriety.[1a]