Harry Dennison

This article is about the Marterus the socialite. For the seismologist, see Harold J. Dennison.

Harry Dennison (born Uktar 9, 1417) is a Marterus socialite and merchant. Known for both, hosting opulent social events, as well as a ruthless business acumen. Harry rose to fame in the summer of 1487 when disappearing while aboard the family ship, the Opulence. Rumors still circulate on his fate many years later.

Early Life and Family

Harry was born in Marterus, Felldrei, on Uktar 9, 1417 to merchant Urgin Dennison and homemaker Jolene Dennison (née Frager). Both parents are the part of a long line of dwarven merchant traders based in the city of Marterus.

Harry's sister, Lithen Dennison studied at the University of Marterus and graduated with honors. She became a famous herbalist in her own right. She lives with her mother in the family home on the northern quarter of Marterus.

Urgin Dennison disappeared with Harry aboard the Opulence in the summer of 1487. His fate is unknown, presumed dead.

Harry was raised in a house of immense wealth. Thanks to a successful network of merchant companies, his father, Urgin Dennison could provide anything money could buy.

Through his adolescence (ages 25-55), Harry lived the life of an entitled young man. He would buy restaurants just to get a reservation, then sell them back at a loss. His private life would often splash in to the public view through articles in local papers.

One notable event on in this period of his life was purchasing the Marterus Zoo only to dismiss the staff and let it run in to disrepair. Some animals, such as the lions, escape the zoo and were seen throughout the city, before being captured by the local guard. The other animals sadly perished in the cages, starved of food. Harry received a slew of negative press until an unknown gardener came forward and took responsibility. Rumors suggest Harry's father paid the farmer off [citation needed]. Never-the-less, the negative press stopped.

Adult Life

Harry went missing late in the summer of 1487 at the age of 70 years of age. As a dwarf this puts him at the early stages of his adult life. He is currently presumed dead.

Despite his age, Harry had a reputation of impulsive, and sometimes reckless, behavior. He would often lose large sums of money in business activities, but would just as often make large sums.

Career

Little is known of Harry's responsibilities while working in the family businesses. It is understood he was working to replace his father at some time in the future, so its speculated that he was working closely with the senior leadership group.

The Family Company

Founded by Harry's great grandfather, Guthrin Dennison, (1041-1293, 252 years) in 1233, the Dennison family business ran a number of merchant import and export companies throughout the area. These companies operated under the same banner, a clenched dwarven fist with lightning shooting to the stars.

The sinking of the Opulence

The Opulence, a 22m luxury sea worthy ship, went missing late in the summer of 1487. The last confirmed sighting was 14 Flamerule, 1487 as it sailed passed the lighthouse of Dawnlight. All 17 crew and passengers are presumed dead. Despite a search lasting almost 10 months, no ship was ever found.

Controversies

The Dennison family has been close to a number of controversies over the years, without being linked directly to any. Some say this is the work of Urgin Dennison [citation needed]