Hlessi Family

Family History

The Hlessi family has its origins in the southeastern tip of the continent Atamara. For many years they stayed out of wars and politics, preferring to let things happen as they would so long as their own rights were not compromised. However, the current generation seems destined for greater things. Three brothers - Flaylen, Tammo, and Hlao - set out to find their own fortune and to ensure that history would speak favorably of the Hlessi family for ages to come.

Family Emblem

The Hlessi family emblem is a picture of a hare clad in full battle armor, holding a javelin in one hand and a shield in the other. The Latin words "Veneratio, Fidelatis, Iustitia" (Honor, Loyalty, Justice) are enscribed on the shield.

The origins of the emblem can be traced back many generations ago to when the Hlessi family received an intricate glass rabbit as a gift. This prized family heirloom has been passed down from father to son for as long as anyone can remember, and it has come to represent the Hlessi family's values. Hlessis pride them selves on being quick in body and mind. They strive to act intelligently and morally, and will always fight to rectify an injustice done to themselves or others.

Family Members

Flaylen

Current Titles: General of Westmoor, Count of Hagley, Marshal of the Oligarch Assault Force

Flaylen is the oldest son. He had a younger sister, Rhia, who was only a year younger than him. They spent much time playing together and were very close; rarely was one seen without the other. However, Rhia's death when they were both still children turned Flaylen from jovial child to angry boy. He spent much of his youth training in the ways of war, his anguish at Rhia's death never quite abating. When Flaylen was eighteen, he decided to leave the family home. He traveled the world on a personal sabbatical, trying to find peace within himself. During this time he wrote many letters to his youngest brother Hlao. Flaylen hoped that he could be a good influence on his brother, guiding him through his younger years so that Hlao did not make the same mistakes Flaylen did. Although they never actually saw each other much or spent time together, they became very close. Flaylen's travels eventually made him wise, and his relationship with Hlao allowed him to come to terms with Rhia's death. After many years of sailing on the high seas, Flaylen landed on the East Continent in the realm of Perdan. He currently serves the Perdanese region of Clermont as a knight.

Tammo

Tammo is the middle son. Rhia died when he was just a toddler, leaving him with very little recollection of her. Thus, he looked up to Flaylen for much of his youth. Tammo constantly saw the angry, bitter side of Flaylen, and came to resemble that somewhat himself. He became resentful at the world for taking a sister he never knew and for hurting his beloved brother. But perhaps the biggest effect Flaylen had on Tammo was to pass down the skills of combat. Wishing to be like his older brother, Tammo took up a sword when he was just a boy. He quickly found that he had a natural talent and taste for combat. He trained for hours each day, and quickly became the family's war virtuoso. When he turned eighteen, he followed in Flaylen's footsteps and decided to leave home. He sailed to the Colonies where he got his first taste of life as a noble and a troop leader. However, the frontier's slow pace left him bored and desiring more, and so he set sail again. He arrived on the shores of the Far East and became a member of the realm Arcaea. Arcaea appealed to Tammo because it offered him a chance to use his combat skills to help the realm return to glory. Tammo currently serves the Arcaean region of Saex as a knight.

Hlao

Hlao is the youngest son.