Dubhaine Family

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Etymology

The name Dubhaine originally has its origins in a Cagilian dialect which translates proximately as "women of dark countenance". It is usually presupposed to derive from the unyielding character of the women of the family, particularly their grim determination in battle.

Family History

Families wax and families wane, it's the nature of nobility. And yet the blood of heroes cannot be long denied.

Long content to remain among the faceless ranks of the lesser nobility of the Cagilan Empire on Atamara, it seems that an adventurous strain infected the younger generation and filled their hearts with the desire for fame and glory. Measuring its wealth in the bounty of its daughters, rarely has a family been so blessed with female offspring - each often sired by a different father, for Clan Dubhaine was one of the few families in the Cagilan Empire that traced its lineage exclusive through the female line. The Dubhaine menfolk were generally content to seek their fortunes rather than inherit them, although it still is not unusual for the matriarch to provide a small grant to kickstart their career.

Matriarch Sorcha Dubhaine was heavily involved with Imperial court politics and had little time for the day-to-day affairs of the Empire, but she still somehow found time to rule her family with a rod of iron. Her three eldest daughters entered into a compact to increase the fame of their house by spreading across the known world in search of adventure, the first generation to make their mark on the world.

Lady Brigdha remained at home to guard the family interests whilst Lady Aoifa took ship to the Colonies in search of adventure. She was followed not long afterwards by their younger brother Cathal and in time the siblings became a major force in the politics and religious struggles of the southern realms.

Meanwhile Lady Moira established herself in Fontan where a turbulent career saw her achieve high office as Supreme Justice and Marchioness of Negev. In May of 1009 she relocated the family seat to her estates but later that year a series of obscure disasters overtook the Clan and they were believed extinguished.

However in December 1010 it was discovered that what remained of the family estates had been relocated to Ashforth and that Lady Moira's daughter Dame Rhidhana had been raised there under the protection of those loyal to her mother's memory. She subsequently took service with Duke Elberan.

By strange coincidence Sir Cathal was once more seen in Alebad in command of a company of Church Militant Templars.

There have also been persistent - if unsubstantiated - rumours that Lady Moira is in exile on Dwilight living as a common adventurer. Stranger things have been known.

Family Tree

   Sorcha
   |
    COLONIES        |      EAST ISLAND
   +---------+------+------+---------+
   |         |             |         |
   |         |             |         |
   Aoifa    Cathal       Brigdha    Moira
                                     |
                                              | DWILIGHT
                                     +------+------+
                                     |              |
                                     |              |
                                      Rhidhana     Ciarghuala
                       |
                       |
                                                Aednadh                          


Lady Brigdha Dubhaine priest Sirion Formerly a knight of Calis and of Oporto, for a number of years Lady Brigdha ran a successful merchantile enterprise. She disappeared at the same time as her sister Moira. Since reentering public life she has been Duchess of Krimml, Countess of Oporto and Margravine of Negev.
Lady Aoifa Dubhaine courtier The Assassins Last ruler of Alowca as First Minister, Defender of the Faith, Keeper of the Coin and Marshal of the Knights Templar of the Holy Sanctum. Following the realm's dissolution she served as a knight of the Guild of Assassins before mysteriously disappearing at the same time as her brother Cathal.
Lady Moira Dubhaine adventurer Marchioness of Negev and sometime Supreme Justice of Fontan, Lady Moira was a staunch defender of Fontan's democratic traditions. Lady Moira was for a time a prominent adventurer of Caerwyn and Asylon where her legend at various times became intertwined with those of the Elemental Scythe of Bloodletting, the Dazzling Ring of Beauty and the Guard of Righteousness.
Lord Cathal Dubhaine warrior Lukon Former Duke of Alowca, Prophet of the Church Militant of the Trinity and a successful Shadowist playwright. He mysteriously disappeared during the latter days of the War with Wetham but reappeared in Alebad after a long absence. Knight of Abaka and latterly Imperial Lord and Lord of Prosperity of Minas Thalion. As Lord Elect of Minas Thalion he lead the effort to colonise the Drenga peninsula. Currently General of Lukon.
Dame Rhidhana Dubhaine warrior Fontan The daughter of Lady Moira Dubhaine. Knight of Krimml and Minister of Defence of Fontan. Killed in battle defending Krimml.
Lady Aednadh Dubhaine warrior Sirion The daughter of Dame Rhidhana Dubhaine. Countess of Greatbridge.
Lady Ciarghuala Dubhaine warrior Niselur The daughter of Lady Moira Dubhaine. Countess of K'dira.

Fame

Second Foundation

The Clan Dubhaine

Offices Attributes Events
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Ruler: 0th Day
Cathal
Minas Thalion
05.08.1011
1
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Ruler: 10th Day
Cathal
Minas Thalion
15.08.1011
4
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Ruler: 100th Day
Cathal
Minas Thalion
13.11.1011
1
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General
Rhidhana
Fontan
05.03.1011
1
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Judge
Ciarghuala
Niselur
xx.05.1014
1
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Banker
Cathal
Minas Thalion
05.08.11
1
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Duke
Brigdha
Krimml
06.03.1011
2
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Lord
Brigdha
Oporto
18.04.1011
1
FB Prestige.png
Prestige: 10
Rhidhana
Fontan
09.01.1011
1
FB Prestige.png
Prestige: 20
Rhidhana
Fontan
23.03.1011
1
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Family Prestige: 20


09.01.1011
1
FB Family Prestige.png
Family Prestige: 50
Rhidhana
Fontan
23.03.1011
1
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Family Prestige: 100
Cathal & Aoifa
Minas Thalion
13.10.1011
1
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Family Wealth: 2000
Rhidhana
Fontan
20.02.1012
1
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Family Wealth: 5000
Brigdha
Negev
23.09.1012
1
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New Palace & Capital
Cathal
Alebad
22.10.1014
1
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New Guild & Religion
Cathal
Colonial Banking Trust
06.08.1012
2
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Family Investment
Brigdha
Fontan
21.02.1012
1
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Tournament Host
Cathal
Alebad
10.12.1015
1
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Feed the Starving
Brigdha
Fontan
05.03.1011
1
Deaths Exceptional Skill Unknowns
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Death
Scein
Taselak
07.03.1015
1
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Preaching
1
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Unknown
18.07.1015
06.03.1015
15.09.1014
29.03.1012
14.01.1011
13.10.1011
16.11.1019
?

Total: 40 points

Offices Attributes Events
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Prestige: 40
1
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Tournament Champion
3
Deaths Exceptional Skill Unknowns
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Death Duel Prevalence
1
FB Skill.png
Swordfighting
1
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Jousting
1
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Adventuring
1
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Trading
1
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Leadership
1
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Infiltration
1
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Unclaimed: 12 points

First Foundation

The Clan Dubhaine

Offices
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General
Cathal
Denariel's Fury of Alowca
1
FB Judge.png
Judge
Moira
Supreme Justice of Fontan
1
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Duke
Cathal
Duke of Alowca
2
FB Lord.png
Lord
Moira
Countess of Oporto
1

Attributes
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Prestige: 10
Moira
1
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Prestige: 20
Moira
1
FB Wealth.png
Family Wealth: 2000
1

Events

Deaths
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Death Duel Prevalence
Aoifa
slew Denarien Beyoku
1

Unknown
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Unknown
?


Total: 18 points

A History of Notable Events

The Battle of Oberndorf, 14th January, 1008

A contest between the full might of Fontan and the armies of Sirion and Old Rancagua. Moira Dubhaine commanded the Imperial Cagilan Guard.

Duke of Alowca, April, 1008

Following the emigration of Duke Xerxes Dell, former Pontifex of Alowca, Cathal Dubhaine was installed as the new Duke of Alowca.

Later in the month the General Gravitas was captured in battle with Oritolon and Cathal was elected as successor, leading a desperate campaign in Abaka following the retreat of the army of Alebad, before finally accepting the will of the Trinity and re-establishing the Church in Alowca.

Countess of Oporto, April, 1008

Following the abdication of Count Aeneas of Oporto to join the newly-formed Sultanate of Asena, Moira Dubhaine was elected the new Countess of Oporto.

The Death of The Old Guard, July, 1008

As Moira held court in the recently liberated county of Oporto, a Perdanese army fell upon her manor and slaughtered her guards to the last man. Thus passed the glory of the Imperial Cagilan Guard.

The Circle of Time, March, 1009

The funeral of Margrave the Drake, former General of Alowca, and the journey north.

The Move to Negev, May, 1009

The family mansion is moved to Negev on the East Continent.

The Raid on Sirion, 29th July, 1009

The return from a raid deep into Sirion by Moira's army, the Fontan Corps of Guides.