What Is a Freeholder, Anyway?
Matt Marmaduke explains the true meaning of Freehold law, its history, and why reputation matters more than force in the Missouri heartland.
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Freeholder Legacy
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Late Meal, Long Shadows
As Matt rises to near-mythic power among the V’ren, T’mari faces the reality that their paths may no longer run side by side. In a quiet, reflective dinner that follows a galactic-shaking livestream, they confront status, grief, and the weight of unintended destiny—with one last moment of normalcy between them.
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Late Night News Cycle May 22, 2440
As the sun sets over the Freehold, global headlines and grassroots voices converge. From denim diplomacy to neural tech whispers, June 1 marks a day of cautious hope, cultural exchange, and an ambassador who still mows his own lawn.
Characters
Matt Marmaduke – Character Biography
Discover the background, leadership style, and legacy of Matt Marmaduke—Freeholder of central Missouri and the man who changed Earth’s future during humanity’s first contact with the V’ren. Farmer, strategist, and one of the last sovereign landowners on Earth.