Lord Penley Marduke

Lord Penley Marduke

Race

Human

Location

Ascalon Settlement
(Gendarran Fields)

Lord Penley Marduke is a noble residing in Ascalon Settlement. According to Servant Patrik, he had a son who was killed a few years ago by centaurs. Since that time, Lord Marduke has grown meaner. His wife, Lady Sarah Marduke, can be found in Hoelbrak on a diplomatic mission.

Lord Marduke is briefly visible evacuating along with the other residents of Ascalon Settlement in the sylvari personal story quest A Tangle of Weeds.

Location

Kryta

• Gendarran Fields
  • Ascalon Settlement

Story involvement

Personal story

• Chapter 3: Justice for Riannoc
  • A Tangle of Weeds

Dialogue

To human nobility

Splendid to meet you! I so rarely run into people of quality traveling through here. I hope you can find some comfort in this ramshackle little burgh.

I'm very much enjoying my stay. You have such a lovely town.

Perhaps. It's better than sleeping in dirt. At least the walls keep out most of the centaurs. Those filthy animals are exhausting to all of us.

Have the centaurs attacked you?

Yes. I lost my boy two years ago to the centaur raids. He was a strong and promising young man, a true testament to his bloodline as a descendant of Ascalonian nobility.

I'm sorry for your loss.

That is a tragedy.

I've seen better

Well said. This place doesn't hold a candle to the human cities of old. But our time will come again. My ancestors held vast amounts of land. One day, we'll control that land again.

Wait, don't the charr hold that land now?

It doesn't matter what those warmongers and murderers think. When the time comes, Ascalon will be ours again. We can bring humanity back to its rightful place in Tyria.

I'm not sure about that.

Sounds like a tall order. Good luck with that.

Do many travelers come through here?

Yes, mostly the unwashed and uncouth variety. With my wife away in Hoelbrak, I long for intelligent conversation now and again.

Why is your wife in Hoelbrak?

She's shopping for antiquities. My Lady Sara certainly has an eye for value. I'm sure she'll come back more than successful.

I'm sure she will.

Nice talking to you.

Sorry, I don't have time to talk right now.

To charr

Oh...hrm. Tell me, will your stay be long?

I think I may just settle down here. Maybe bring some axe-wielding friends.

That would be quite unfortunate. I think you'll find this town...less than hospitable to your kind.

Keep it up. I'll show you less than hospitable.

Mind your manners, kitty. There's a treaty on, remember? Begone now. That's a good animal.

Just keep your distance, mouse.

I'm done dealing with your kind.

Not long. Just passing through.

Oh, how splendid. Safe journeys.

Thanks.

I think I get the point.

To others

Yes? What is it?

Just curious. Who are you?

I am Lord Penley Marduke, descendant of the noblemen of King Adelbern's court and husband to Lady Sarah Marduke. I am the owner of this fine estate where you find yourself.

Where's Lady Marduke?

Oh, she's traveling abroad to purchase antiquities in order to bring some panache to this squalid hut. Judging from your appearance, style is something you don't appear to be familiar with. Excuse me.

Got it. Good-bye.

Okay, then.

Just passing through, thanks.