Massie Burnson, The Wreck and Rise of Whitson Mariner, p. 32
WARNING: SPOILERS FOR PRINCE LANDER & THE DRAGON WAR ARE AHEAD; CAUTION IS ADVISED.
- This article is about the father of Queen Lillie. For his grandson and namesake, see Grant Whitson.
“ | It's not you and him. It's us and them. We are with you, poor and tired - and old - as we may be, to the very end. | ” |
— Lord Grant to King Whitson Mariner, The Wreck and Rise of Whitson Mariner
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Lord Grant was the father of Queen Lillie and a lord in old Natalia.
Biography[]
Early life[]
For reasons unknown, Lord Grant was not among the old bucks who stayed behind on Golden Coast with King Gerard to guard the escape of King Whitson Mariner and the other Trekkers. His daughter Lillie later married Whitson, and Lord Grant would often watch over their son Lander. Grant spoke highly of Whitson's father, Lord Whit, who had perished alongside the old king.
Life in Natalia[]
Lander escaped from his grandfather and spied on his parents just before receiving the Green Ember. When Fleck Blackstar was made a captain, Whitson asked him to submit his list of mining company candidates to Lord Grant. After the Battle of Ayman Lake, Lord Grant took part in rescue efforts, and brought a weakening Whitson out of the lake and into a boat, wrapping him in his own cloak.
Lord Grant is present at King Whitson Mariner's departure-from-Halfway Harbor celebration.
After Vanguard is wrecked at the hands of Captain Grimble, the survivors of the wreck take shelter on a nearby island. Lord Grant comforts and encourages Whitson, who lays blame for the disaster on himself. Later, Lord Grant is present as Whitson vows to take a skeleton crew aboard Steadfast and sail upriver to meet Grimble's ship, Desolation. Grant joins the king on board Steadfast.
As evening approaches, Lord Grant and the other leaders on board listen to Whitson's plan for overcoming Grimble and his crew. Before long, Whitson's and Grimble's crews are fiercely engaged in battle. Although initially Grimble has the upper hand on Whitson, he is eventually overcome and surrounded by Whitson's supporters, including Grant.
After the battle is over, Lord Grant and Massie Burnson see that the loyal rabbits are fed.
Death and legacy[]
During the ensuing Dragon War, Grant continued to fight alongside his son-in-law Whitson against both the former Captain Grimble and Namoz Dragonking. He would also see his family joined by grandsons Lemual, Davis, and his namesake Grant Whitson. Tragically, when the younger Grant was still a very young buck, Grant died in battle against the Grimble faction, apparently being killed by Grimble himself.
Personality and traits[]
Lord Grant was a wise and good-hearted buck, caring deeply for his daughter, son-in-law, and grandsons. Though elderly, he was known to stand by his king in any situation, whether it be a tense council or a battle to the death.
Family tree[]
Flint Firstking | Fay | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unnamed descendants | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Whit | Unknown wife | Grant | Unknown wife | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Whitson Mariner | Lillie | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unknown wife | Lander Whitson | Lemual Whitson | Davis Whitson | Grant Whitson | Lucianne Blackstar | Lord Blackstar II | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unnamed descendants | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Walter Good | Unknown wife | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unknown wife | Bleston | Unnamed son | Jupiter Goodson | Lady Glen | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kylen | Winslow Joveson | Whitbie Joveson | Emma Joveson | Unnamed children | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Naylen | Unknown wife | Smalden Joveson | Heather Longtreader | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maggie Joveson | Hanna Joveson | Unnamed children | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Relationships[]
Lillie[]
“ | Whitson Mariner: It's the only way to Lillie.
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Lord Grant loved his daughter very much. When King Whitson is taking a treacherous route to try and save her, he inquires if this is the only way. Whitson says it is, and so Lord Grant braves the dangers for his daughter. Lord Grant defends Lillie and fights bravely until his death.
Whitson Mariner[]
“ | Lord Grant lived long on Golden Coast and came here with me, his son-in-law, and followed me loyally every day of his life in Natalia. He died defending our folk when you were knee-high. He knew what it meant to be a noble—to act nobly. | ” |
— Whitson Mariner on Lord Grant, Prince Lander and the Dragon War
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Lord Grant stood by his son-in-law in everything, defending him and fighting for him until his death. He comforts the king and gives Whitson wise words often. Whitson named his fourth son after Lord Grant.
Lander, Lemual, Davis, and Grant Whitson[]
When Lander was young, Lord Grant would watch over him and care for him. Prince Lander describes 'Grandfather Grant' as being 'precious to him', and Grant's death hurt Lander. It is unclear whether Lemual or Davis knew Lord Grant. Prince Grant was named after his grandfather.
Trivia[]
- The name "Grant" is of English and Scottish origin and means "great" or "large."[1]
References[]