Olbert Oakton

Olbert Oakton (d. 139) was an influential politician during the reign of Brenmar II of Valkanren. Born the humble baron of Grandhall in the Brythonian marches, his family rose to prominence with his daughter's marriage to the king in 133. Olbert was elevated to the station of Prince of Oakton, the first and only time a non-royal princedom of Valkanren has been created by the king. His son was also named Count of Alryne.

Olbert's rising influence earned him the ire of many ancient lords and princes who saw his family as nothing more than upstarts.

In 139, he was outmanoeuvred by his coevals and accused by the king of treason. He and his two children were all executed and his lands attained by the king. Only a knighthood fell to a distant cousin, Philidor Oakton, who mortgaged a small estate near Grandhall.