#VS: Idonea Nyberg

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The guests left the Nyberg home late, but there were needs still needing tending. Norde washed Idonea and set her in her crib before washing himself. Tomorrow was to be a day of work, the old man would need plenty of rest.

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Mary Everille visited the Nyberg house late one afternoon. After the usual banter and gossip, Mary inquired about Norde's ward. It was no secret to the village that the little girl had grown quite Active and was now seen out and about the village. Norde merely smiled. Idonea was growing up well, he thought.

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Idonea had learned how to be content by herself. Her uncle had woven reed blocks and a table for her to play with. He'd also traded some small bass for the Linden Family's old stuffed bear. Eldrid was happy to comply. She adored Idonae and missed having small children. Often Eldrid would help Norde with childcare.

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Nyberg

Peasant Fisherman

The Nyberg family consists of Norde and his young niece Idonea. The Nybergs are humble fisherman who mind their business. Norde has always kept to himself, but will Idonea be what finally brings him into the community?

-> Norde Nyberg has always been a pretty big loner. For most of his life he spent his time by the river or at his hovel-side fish market. That isn’t to say he never entertained the idea of a family, or that he never wanted one, but Norde had simply accepted that he was too old for any such thing. That is until his niece, Idonea, was left abandoned on his doorstep. Now he’s the protective guardian of a sweet and bubbly toddler.

Family Sim

Neutral Authoritarian

Elder (50 years of age)

Follower of the Goddess

-> Idonea Nyberg was born to a runaway mother and Olaf Nyberg, who was Norde’s brother. Olaf had left his home decades ago, and only returned to drop off and abandon his infant daughter with someone who he knew could take care of her. He left a note, watcher knows who wrote it because Olaf certainly did not have those skills, explaining the situation. The last and only gift Olaf left was a request, that his daughter be named for her late mother. Afterward Olaf attempted to run for the hills, as if fearing some sort of trouble..., but he drowned while crossing the river Veonia. But none of that matters to Idonea, her biggest concern is learning to walk so she can come on her uncle’s fishing trips.

Neutral Authoritarian

Toddler (Aged 2)

Follower of the Goddess

Dramatic and Angler

The late Olaf Nyberg with his young daughter.

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The Royal Steward Walton Cecil arrived at the Nyberg hut with a sour attitude. Usually Walton would be collecting taxes and recording the assets of the families under his charge, instead he had an unsavory orphan case on his manicured hands. It was no fault of Idonea herself, and truly Walton wasn't upset at her.

Walton decided he'd sort out the matter of a permanent guardian in the fall. For now, Idonea Nyberg would be looked after by her neighbors. The Royal Steward had some important letters to read anyway, the peasant girl would be fine...

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Idonea was inconsolable. She had been too young to rember her parents deaths, but the girl was old enough now to feel the crushing weight of finally being alone. Mary Everille did her best to console the child. Mary promised to check on Idonea in the morning before she left to fetch the Royal Steward.

At the very least Idonea had Njord to protect her.

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Now that she was older, Idonea enjoyed being outdoors with her uncle. While he worked, Idonea found herself making use of the new reed rope she'd received for her birthday.

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After the fishing was done and after he had closed his roadside business, Norde made time for his quaint family. He washed Njord, then Idonea. The elder found it funny how the dog was the cleaner of the two.

Norde liked to tidy his niece's braids at night. The summer sun brought daises to bloom, and Norde cut fresh flowers each night to tie into Idonea's hair. It wasn't too bad of a job if you had to ask him. Finally, after skilling and laying his ward to bed, Norde Nyberg took his bath late in the night.

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Idonea Nyberg also enjoyed the companionship of Njord. It's hard to say if Njord enjoyed the toddler just as much.

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If you would have told Norde a couple of seasons ago that he would be raising a child he might have chastised you for spreading nonsense. And yet, here now the old man sat comfortably on the warm summer grass with his young niece, making yet another futile attempt to coax something intelligible from her mouth. Alas, she was yet to young to form an definitive sounds.

Potty training was one of the more unsavory aspects of parenthood, and Norde was very ill prepared for it. He had dealt with a many fowl smelling fish, but nothing compared to odor of a spoiled nappy. Yet it was necessary. Often he thought ahead, to the days when Idonea would be more independent.

It wasn't that much of a far off dream. The young girl had little trouble minding herself while her uncle prepared a large lunch. Soon there would be guests in the house.

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Mary had never been a gambling woman. Later on the woodcutter would say she had just lost the worst game of her life.

Outside, Njord began to howl. Even the family wolf knew something tragic had just transpired.