Inheriting the Barony upon her father’s demise in the Crusades, Millicent clung steadfastly to loyalty to King John, her conviction steeped in the belief that “the devil you know is better than the one you don’t.” Her noble roots, however, were ensnared in thorns — her mother’s heritage painted her as an questionably popular presence among the English aristocracy. Her father, Lord Percy, had brought her mother to Clavering after participating in Henry II’s invasion of Ireland, a decision that garnered disdain from his peers. Whispers of gossip and speculation swirled around Lady Millicent, rendering her a divisive presence in the court. A touch of unpredictability makes her a loose cannon among the loyal barons, yet a pragmatic acceptance has settled in: many are content to allow her to shoulder the blame for clandestine maneuvers, a willing sacrifice for the greater cause.The ends, justified by the means, cast her as a scapegoat and savior alike.