Rawdon Montgomery IV
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| Portrayed by Ruairi O'Connor | |
| Full Name | Rawdon Benedick Bertrand Montgomery IV |
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| Title | Earl Alderhan |
| Associated Noble House(s) | Earldom of Alderhan, Marquessate of Eastborough |
| Date of Birth | 22nd August, 1785 |
| Father | Rawdon Montgomery III |
| Father's Rank | Marquess |
| Mother | Sophie Montgomery |
| Mother's Rank | Marchioness |
| Town Residence | Alderhan House |
| Income | - |
| School | Eton |
| University | None |
| Year Attained Title | 1785 |
Rawdon Benedick Bertrand Montgomery IV, also known as Monty, is the current Earl Alderhan and the heir to the Marquessate of Eastborough. He is twenty-five years old and currently living in London.
Monty is played by Ellie.
Family
- Father: Rawdon Montgomery III, Marquess of Eastborough
- Mother: Sophie Montgomery, Marchioness of Eastborough
- Sister: Lady Mirabel O'Sullivan, nee Montgomery
- Brother-in-Law: Sir Feardorcha O'Sullivan
- Nephew: Rawdon O'Sullivan
- Nephew: Patrick O'Sullivan
- Brother: Lord Ivor Montgomery
Background
Rawdon Montgomery IV, Earl of Alderhan, is - in the words of his old Eton housemaster - a rascal of the most likeable kind.
Better known as Monty to friends and family, he was born to the then Earl of Alderhan and his wife twenty five years ago, and has been raising Cain ever since. The oldest son and middle child in a loud and loving household, he has never wanted for attention or affection. His family, particularly his mother and older sister, fussed over him something dreadful as a child and it is something that is clear to all who know him. He has nothing but the deepest affection for all of his family though he often teases his younger brother Ivor who is entirely the opposite of himself, personality-wise.
Monty is handsome, clever, eligible, and well aware of all of the above. Considering that his father is in the peak of health, his main interest at the moment is simply to enjoy himself. He likes good food, good wine, and good women. He takes no shame in this, and merely sees it as an inevitable fact. He has the means for such things, and is well aware of his limits. Though he might not like to think of it too often, he is his father’s heir, and it is necessary to conduct himself as such in public. As such, he has carefully begun cultivating well esteemed connections in town.
He exudes a certain type of charisma, one that draws most everyone in to him and leaves them feeling as if they were his greatest friend. Essentially, he is an expert manipulator of people. He could never truly find it in himself to care enough to do it maliciously - not only would he see it rather a waste of his time, he hasn’t a deliberately cruel bone in his body. This does not mean, though, that he has not broken a good many hearts in his time. It is a trait shared by the rest of his family - they are all intensely confident people, who leave trails of broken hearts in their wake.
Childhood
Monty studied at Eton aged 13 through 18. An intelligent if not particularly dedicated student, he proved very suited to the dramatic arts and will often spout various quotes and stanzas seemingly thoughtlessly. It was at Eton that Monty was to meet his closest friend, Jean-Laurent d'Aubin, known to him as Jeannot. Thick as thieves, the two of them were a headache and a half for their prefect George Hackett.
The Montgomery household never seems to house fewer than two guests at any one time, and the most delightful memories of Monty's childhood are the summers he spent at Eastborough with Jeannot, and his younger sister Lunete. His mother, one of seven, found herself unable to bear children after the birth of Ivor and embraced the d'Aubin children as her own.
After finishing at Eton, rather than attending University, Monty and Jeannot decided to take a Grand Tour. In the right company, Monty will very enthusiastically retell a story from his Grand Tour, wherein he ended up in a naked fistfight with an angry husband on a balcony in the middle of the night in Greece.
Current Season
Monty has recently come to the city to assist in renovations to the town house in Mayfair. It was decided that he would remain there throughout the season, and his family would travel in as and when they felt like it, for murmurings are being made by his parents in regards to the idea of marriage. Monty has little interest in such a thing, but he cannot pretend that attending balls and making some debutantes blush does not hold any appeal.
Relationships
Extended Family
- Jean-Laurent d'Aubin: Two halves of a whole, 'whatever souls are made of, his and mine are the same', etc etc. Monty and Jeannot are brothers in everything except blood, thank goodness.
- Lunete d'Aubin: Jeannot's little sister. Monty likes her very much, even when she is cruel to him. Especially when she is cruel to him.
- Alexandra Talbot: Monty's favourite cousin, and his first guest as master of Alderhan House.
- Adam Talbot: Monty's first cousin once removed, and the tiniest Viscount you ever did see. Monty spoils him rotten.
Friends and Acquaintances
- Adrian Carey: A long-standing drinking partner, Monty enjoys the company of Mr Carey.
- Blanche Carey: A long-standing dance partner, Monty enjoys the company of Miss Carey.
- Henry Fitzroy: One of Monty’s oldest friends. Monty regards Henry with the same warm affection he reserves for his favourite cousins.
- Eliza Fitzroy: Henry’s sister. A deeply odd girl, but again, like family.
- Frederica Haverleigh: A thoroughly charming society hostess, Monty regards Mrs. Haverleigh with the greatest respect and a tiny bit of longing.
- Edmund Mayoh: An odd young man, but one that Monty greatly enjoys spending time with.
- Josephine Ruxburgh: An old family friend.
- Clementine Worthing: Alexandra's ward for the Season, a thoroughly amiable young girl.
Flirtations
- Yves Armistead: A flamboyant French playwright with whom Monty spent some most enjoyable evenings on his Grand Tour.
- Lydia Armstrong: Monty escorted Mrs. Armstrong around the Ridotto at Vauxhall, where she spent the evening as the masked and mysterious Phasma"
- Mirabelle Delafield: Monty kissed the Marchioness of Hollomere in her husband's house. This was not one of his smartest ideas.
- Viola Fitzgerald: Even the rumours regarding her upcoming nuptials aren't enough to stop Monty flirting with Lady Viola.
- Alethea Tessington: Monty is acquainted with the Viscountess in a...Biblical sense.
- Charlie Banbury: What happens in Covent Garden...
- Nate Scarborough: ...stays in Covent Garden
Household Staff
Monty replaced most of the previous skeleton staff at Alderhan House with his handpicked favourites from Eastborough Park. They are mostly of an age with the Earl, and as such he maintains an easy relationship with them. They include:
- Thomas Merrick: Butler, recently promoted from first footman.
- Mary Baker: Housekeeper. Has been at Alderhan House as long as Monty can remember.
- James Herne: Valet, recently promoted from footman. A terrible gossip.
- Billy Smith: Footman.
- Louis Malloy: Footman.
- Gwen Chaplin: Head housemaid, recently promoted from housemaid.
- Linnhe Vale: Housemaid.
Enemies
- George Hackett: Monty and Jeannot's old prefect from their Eton days.
- Ira Wilson: Josephine's grandson, who for some reason seems to dislike Monty and Jeannot.
Thread Tracking
Monday, 13th of May
- Books and Ballgowns: Monty runs into Mrs Haverleigh whilst collecting a package for Ivor at Decker's Bookshop. They discuss the upcoming Haverleigh Party, Frederica's matchmaking skills and the potential applications of steam power.
Tuesday, 14th of May
- The Boys Are Back In Town: Monty and Jeannot arrive at the Ridotto. There they meet Mrs Armstrong, disguised as the masked Phasma.
- I Was Within and Without: Monty, Jeannot and Lydia come across Miss Carey and her brother, and agree to dance.
Wednesday, 15th of May
- The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba: Lunete arrives in London, and Monty comes to call upon the d'Aubins. They discuss the Haverleigh Party and marriage prospects. Lunete manages to make Monty blush.
- Not Quite a Hostile Takeover: Monty returns home from the d'Aubins to discover his beloved cousin Alexandra taking charge of his household in his absence.
- She knew how to be Happy, even when she was Sad: Monty calls on Lady Hollomere. They dance, and Monty begs a kiss.
- Two households, both alike in dignity: Monty, Lady Eastborough and Lady Clementine call on Lady Rotherham and Dear Cousin Robbie.
- The Lady of the House: Monty, Lady Eastborough, Lady Dryden and Lady Clementine arrive at the Haverleigh Party. (Subsequent party threads listed alphabetically)
- Double, double toil and trouble: Monty is introduced to Miss Rosdew by Jeannot.
- Found Family: Monty and his companions meet the d'Aubins at the Haverleigh Party, and Monty is tricked into dancing with Lunete.
- If you want to be happy, be.: Monty and Lady Clementine are introduced to Lady Avreya.
- Just keep your eyes on me: Monty's dance with Lunete.
- Mother knows best: Monty and Lady Eastborough are introduced to Miss Osbourne, the daughter of Lady Eastborough's late friend Helen Osbourne.
- Prone to cause mischief: Monty chances upon Lady Hollomere liberating alcohol in Mr. Haverleigh's library.
- "She was a married woman; 't is convenient...": Monty finally gets his dance with Mrs. Haverleigh.
Thursday, 16th of May
- They have their exits and their entrances: Monty and co. arrive at the Fitzgerald Ball. (Subsequent threads listed alphabetically).
- Codpieces and Capes: Monty renews an acquaintance with Yves Armistead
- Drink it in, drink it up 'till you've drowned: Monty comforts Jeannot in Lord Rotherham's study.
- Heaven holds a place for those who pray: Monty dances with Miss Bartram.
- It's raining men, hallelujah: Monty renews an acquaintance with Nathaniel Scarborough.
- Just a dandy-lion: Monty escorts Lady Clementine over to the Lazenbys.
- Movingly Perverse Techniques: Monty dances with Lady Lunete.
- To while away a careless hour: Monty dances with Miss Vickery.
Friday, 17th May
- I woke in the hour before the dawn...: Monty awakens in Jeannot's bed after the ball.
- Ridicule is nothing to be scared of: Monty takes breakfast at his sister's and meets her houseguests.
Sunday, 19th May
- Cousins - not kissing: Monty spots Cousin Viola after church.
- Have saints not lips, and holy palmers too?: Monty and Viola interrupt Robbie and Lady Hollomere outside the church.