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Post by Socksy on Sept 27, 2013 17:37:04 GMT -8
Before the coming of the Gohrme family there existed 13 families and a delicate balance between them. Of these 13, 2 were more influential than the rest: the Lewis and the Wallace. These two families would wage wars that between one another that would lead to the rest of their neighbors becoming involved.
The other 11 families were: the Lawrence, the Russ, the Gripp, the the Bomwtsl (pronounced as Bommister), the Phyfiher (pronounced as Pfeiffer [Fy-Fer]), the Nille, the Moehy (Moy), the Sutley, the Tschoepe (Shep), the Munk, and the Senske.
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Post by Socksy on Sept 27, 2013 17:37:48 GMT -8
Wallace
Capital: Bayport Allegiance: The Throne [Gohrme Royalty] Religion: The Holy Trinity
History: Lineage goes back to Martyn Wallace "the Liberator".
A common man who fought for the common man. Led the people of (Northern Behlmina region) in a glorious revolution against their Dragon Overlord, (Dragon name)
Went on to found Bayport and his lineage became the champions freedom, and the common folk.
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Post by Socksy on Sept 27, 2013 17:38:10 GMT -8
Lewis
Capital: New Harbour [Elven architecture] Allegiance: The Crown (though secretly themselves) Religion: The Holy Trinity
History: An old family of merchants. Their old town of (City Name) Harbour was razed by a kingdom of savage elves.
The young son and heir, Arten Lewis led a retaliatory strike, slaughtering the Elven home of: (Elven name), and began construction the new city of New Harbour in and around the ruins.
The Lewis family came to be known for its wealth and as a family that would avenge itself at any costs. Lineage was Braden Lewis "the Wily"
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Post by Socksy on Sept 27, 2013 17:38:26 GMT -8
Lawrence
Capital: Hillwatch Allegiance: Wallace Religion: The Holy Trinity
History: Old family of lords. The Lawrence have been known for holding their lands but every attempt at outward expansion has been a massive failure.
No legendary exploits in "prerecorded history" but the Lord at the time, Matthieu Lawrence, managed to hold his own against Artileo Gohrme and so a more peaceable agreement was reached. Hillwatch was not a conquest.
The Lawrence lands are said to be protected by Divine will. They are the Hillwatch. Trace lineage back to Stanen Lawrence "the Steadfast"
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Post by Socksy on Sept 27, 2013 17:38:36 GMT -8
Russ
Capital: Dragon's Jaw Allegiance: Wallace Religion: The Holy Trinity
History: A younger family than many others. They trace lineage back to Gregoren Russ, the "Trueborn," the rightful heir to Dragon's Jaw, formerly known as Dragon's Throne.
Drove the (Pretenders) from the land and have claimed the lands as Russ territory since. Generations of dispute before this occurred.
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Post by Socksy on Sept 27, 2013 17:38:50 GMT -8
Gripp
Capital: Midnight Hall Allegiance: Lewis Religion: The Holy Trinity
History: A distant branch of the Lewis family, the Gripps have always been faithful. For as long as history can recall.
They fought a battle through the night, even whilst taken off-guard. The men rallied, took to the walls, and were steadfast in the defense.
Since then they took to calling their home the Midnight Halls in honour of that victory.
Traces lineage back to Vanner Gripp "Black Bear"
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Post by Socksy on Sept 27, 2013 17:39:09 GMT -8
Bomwtsl
Capital: Stone Horizon Allegiance: Wallace Religion: The Holy Trinity
History: Mountain folk, they are (were) unaccustomed to the norms of "civilized" society and as such had a more egalitarian society than did the other lands.
Bomwtsl trace lineage back to James Bomwtsl "the Smith" who was a renowned craftsman of both weapons and fine jewel craft.
They warred with the Goblin tribes and Ork tribes of the mountains.
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Post by Socksy on Sept 27, 2013 17:39:37 GMT -8
Phyfiher
Capital: Harvest Hall Allegiance: Lewis Religion: The Holy Trinity
History: Trace lineage back to Trentos Phyfiher "the Mighty" who ripped a tree from the ground to combat a horrible abomination. This was merely a legend - the stuff of fairy tales.
They were minor lordlings who rose up in the face of tyranny and overthrew their oppressors only to become the new lord of Harvest Hall: a fertile land.
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Post by Socksy on Sept 27, 2013 17:39:46 GMT -8
Nille
Capital: Stonefield Allegiance: Lewis Religion: The Holy Trinity
History: No significant history. A landed knight whose family became lordlings. Larus Nille in a battle between the Lewis and the Lawrence proved himself by defending the Lewis commander and slaying the Lawrence Champion. Because of this they were granted land and as time went on their power grew.
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Post by Socksy on Sept 27, 2013 17:39:59 GMT -8
Moehy
Capital: The Iron Plummet Allegiance: Wallace Religion: The Holy Trinity
History: A vicious old family of men. In the days of old the tip of the Iron Plummet extended further still than it does today. The tribe was controlled by two families: the Moehy, and the (other family)
Time passed and Moehy ambition grew. Through both politics the clandestine operations the (other family) became weak and has since died off or been integrated into other families.
Moehy are the Men of Iron Will. Ferro Moehy "Iron Limbs" founded the Plummet along with (other leader)
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Post by Socksy on Sept 27, 2013 17:40:11 GMT -8
Sutley
Capital: Vulture's Perch Allegiance: Wallace Religion: (Pagan)
History: They worship the old gods - Velhamira, Kryi, etc. And one of the families within the Patriarchy meaning they believe their lineage extends to before the great rending; they consider themselves a superior man. Trace lineage to Ricken Sutley, a supposed lord of great isles and much of Behlmina.
Also claim to be descendents of the patron saint, Mina.
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Post by Socksy on Sept 27, 2013 17:40:28 GMT -8
Tschoepe
Capital: Coal Den Allegiance: Wallace Religion: The Holy Trinity
History: A merchant family who set up a near-monopoly on coal. They have been essential in the steel production business because of this fact. First found by ancestor Philip Tschoepe "Pebble Whisperer".
He set up shop and became a lord through economic means.
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Post by Socksy on Sept 27, 2013 17:40:37 GMT -8
Munk
Capital: Steamhold Allegiance: Wallace Religion: The Holy Trinity
History: One of the first families to assist the Gohrme in conquest of Behlmina. They have always been quick to latch onto an opportunity that would likely benefit them.
Built over a series of heated vents, the city keeps itself heated by running steam through a complex system similar to plumbing. Also uses steam to operate some complex machinery.
Lineage traces back to Alexx Munk who claimed the land for his unnaturally large family of (50?).
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Post by Socksy on Sept 27, 2013 17:40:48 GMT -8
Senske
Capital: Seawall Allegiance: wallace Religion: The Holy Trinity
History: The wardens of the eastern coast in the days of old. Before the plague of the everstorm seas.
Trace lineage back to Tommell Senske, who founded the city of Seawall and the most powerful navy of Velhamira. Having fought in numerous battles he was said to have never lost a ship.
Now the once-great fleet of the Senske lies rotting in the harbours of Seawall, empty husks of their former glory.
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