Matholwch

Matholwch is the Thyrsus Councillor for the Consilium of the Stone Circle, having previously served in the same position in the Consilium by the Bay. He is a mid-tier member of the Mysterium, head of the cabal Long Meg's Men, and is a Reality Stalker. He is married to Branwen and is the son of Aset.

History
Matholwch is one of those rare mages who've known about the Awakened world since childhood, as his mother Aset shared tales with him from an early age, though impressing upon him the importance of keeping it a secret. When he Awakened he followed her path no further, however, eschewing the Silver Ladder in favour of the Mysterium.

Under the Shadow Name of Will Scarlet, he became an Acquisitor and showed a real talent for it from very early on. Bringing Tor into his confidence, the two of them were a sufficiently successful team that they raised questions among the Guardians of the Veil in the Consilium of the Lakes; there seemed a significant risk that the duo might acquire certain items that more properly should be locked away - so Michael Scot and Peredur were added to the team, quickly developing strong bonds of friendship that seem to have mostly overcome political lines.

Over the next few years the quartet continued to get hold of some impressive collections, but they also created a fair amount of trouble for various people, often 'scavenging' not just into blurred borders but over the line entirely.

It was to resolve one such question that Aset realised she needed her son to leave the Consilium; while he continued to go about his business, and while his mind was mostly focused on achieving the first Attainment in his Legacy, Aset got together with another Hierarch, Hagstone, and with the leader of another Consilium's Silver Ladder, Perseus.

Hagstone was already known for her fascination with the acquisition and use of Atlantean power, and the result ultimately became something that outside the Silver Ladder would be considered implausible; an arranged marriage. The woman now known as Branwen and the man now known as Matholwch came together somewhat against their wishes, but in changing their Shadow Names to reflect that, found a certain humour in one another's choices linking so well.

It would be some years before the marriage could be considered strong; the rumours were always there about Matholwch and Tor, and it seems entirely likely that they were true, especially as the entirety of his Cabal crossed the border with him.

It appears to be the case, however, that Long Meg's Men and Alis Aquilae can now be considered two branches of the same family, united by their ritual of Sunday lunch together, dressed formally, with no business discussed, and Branwen and Matholwch appear closer than ever, with Branwen expecting a child by September.