Born in 757, Bradamant is the youngest child of Count Aymon of Dordon, and twin sister to Guichard the Wild. Raised in a house of professional fighting men, she became a knight under the tutelage of Dame Avissa, even though this was frowned-upon by her parents and openly mocked by her siblings. After her heroics outside the walls of [city], her family began singing a different tune, following the lead of King Charlemagne, who immediately recognized her martial prowess and commanded Duke Thierry to knight her in 773.