Orlando, was an exiled Prince of Trantio in the service of the city-state of Remas as a mercenary Condottiero.[1a][2a]
History[]
During his exile he sold Marco Colombo three of the most up-to-date ships: the Nino, Bimbo and Pintolaga and a mercenary crew to venture in his voyage to the New World.[1a]
When Marco Colombo came back from Lustria, he was no longer in the service of Remas, but had been recently hired by the Republic of Trantio. Unfortunately, the republic had not honored their agreement with him due to old vendettas against his family, and his mercenary army was encamped outside the city, unpaid and starving. Worse still, Orlando had been mortally wounded by an assassin's dagger! He was delighted when Marco arrived laden down with treasure. The army was paid, fed, and re-armed and more mercenaries were hired. Thanks to a Lustrian potion brought back by Marco, Orlando lived long enough to see his army rout the forces hired by his rivals to get rid of him. Marco then assumed command on the recommendation of Orlando and captured the city of Trantio itself. The ruling clique was overthrown much to the satisfaction of the citizens. Marco married Orlando's daughter and sole heir. She had been imprisoned by the other families in a tall tower noted for its exceptionally perilous angle of inclination. After getting even with Orlando's old enemies, Marco was in a position to restore the Principality of Trantio, with himself as Prince.[1a]
Trivia[]
Nino, Bimbo, and Pintolaga are a pun about the three ships used by Christopher Columbus on his first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492, the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.
Sources[]
- 1: Warhammer Armies: Dogs of War (5th Edition)
- 1a: pg. 92
- 2: Warhammer Armies: Lizardmen (5th Edition)
- 2a: pg. 92