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Ethelred the Ever-Ready

Ethelred the Ever-Ready

Ethelred the Ever-Ready was a medieval wizard famous for taking offense at nothing and cursing innocent bystanders. He died in jail (FW).

Skills

Ever-ready to start a fight.

Ethelred the Ever-Ready
Gender Male
Dates fl. Middle Ages
Species / Race Wizard
Distinguishing Features Cursing and yelling at others

Commentary

Etymology

Old Saxon athal meaning "noble", and ræd meaning "counsel" or "advice".

Name is probably a pun on the English king Æthelred the Unready.

Pensieve (Comments)

Tags: anger fighting medieval temper

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