Barghouti Family
The Barghouti Family
The Barghouti family hails from Anost, a fairly large townsland region in the south of Eston, on the Atamara continent. Their ancestral history is shrouded in mystery. They share all the physical traits of the warrior nobles of Ibladesh, and they worship the same deities as the Ibladeshian Church does. The first written record of the Barghoutis dates from almost two centuries ago. Historians have discovered a book in which one tale tells of a young nobleman named Etci Hajaj, or 'Hajaj the Butcher', a wandering warrior, who roamed the entire world in search of combat. Whenever he found a realm at war, he would offer his sword to the ruler, and fought under him for as long as necessary. Should there be peace, Hajaj would simply move on to the next continent.
At the age of 32, Hajaj was murdered in his sleep by a rogue assassin. He left an infant son, who carried on his father's name, along with the surname of his mother, one of Etci Hajaj's mistresses. Hajaj Barghouti was raised as a warrior like his father, but his mother insisted that he was taught the arts of literacy as well. From the age of 7, Hajaj trained his fighting skills during daytime, and in the evenings, teachers from all around the world would educate him. From there on, all Barghouti men would receive similar training, so that they would excel both in the physical and mental arts.
The Barghouti's would continue offering their swords to whomever they deemed fit, until a young Barghouti named Redouane grew weary of combat, and settled down in Anford, a small town in the Estonite province of Anost. He lived a peaceful life, until the northern realm of Norland cowardly attacked Eston when the Estonites were waging war far away. Redouane did not hesiate one instant, and promptly called for the best instructors money could buy to educate his five sons, the twin brothers Marouane and Hassan, and Khaled, Najib and Tariq. While Marouane and Khaled stayed home, Tariq, Hassan and Najib were sent to other continents to train under local instructors. Hassan travelled to the South-East Island, Tariq was sent to the East Continent, and Najib went to train in the newly discovered Colonies.
Lord Marouane
By far the most promising of the five brothers, Marouane learned quickly, and he was a skilled warrior at the age of 17. He enlisted in the Royal Army of Eston, and quickly gained much respect amongst his fellow Nobles. Marouane showed great courage and honour on the battlefield, and peasants and royals alike would hang on his every word as he told great tales of his adventures.
Stubborn as he is, Marouane never fails to miss an opportunity to fight, whether it is alongside his fellow soldiers in battle, or just picking fights with enemy Nobles. He is cocky and brutal, and his tongue is as sharp as his sword.
At the age of 20, Marouane received the title of Count of Malor, and he became one of the youngest landed nobles on the continent. A few days after his 21st birthday, he was given command of the the Army of Massillion. In his first battle as Marshal, he faced overwhelming odds, yet refused to retreat. Many of his subordinates were trapped and could not escape in time, and rather than leaving them, he chose to stand by them, even though it meant disobeying a direct order from his General. Marouane was wounded, but not before wounding the enemy General himself.
High Marshal Andrew McKay himself has assumed the role of Marouane's mentor. The two warriors became good friends over time, and it was the High Marshal himself who nominated Marouane for the vacant position of Marshal of Massillion. It is said that High Marshal McKay is training Marouane to become his future successor.
"Al-Majid, the Noble"
- Eston
- Count of Malor.
- Marshal of the Army of Massillion.
Najib
"Al-Muqqadim, the Traveler"
Tariq
"Al-Haqim, the Wise"
