JeVondair Family/Rynn

Rynn is a man who defines himself by the relationships he builds. Originally hailing from the Desert of Silhouettes in Dwilight, the JeVondairs had only taken an interest in affairs beyond their sandy borders (2012-02-18). This was perhaps caused by the uprising that saw the current Baron, Marco Penchant, overthrown.

In the days prior to the revolt, Rynn had announced himself to the realm and decided to pay homage to his Duke, Kendal Forbes, in Sallowtown. A journey that would take him from the desert through the badlands of Sallowild. It was there that he had his very first experience in battle. A host of monsters had descended upon the region, sluaghtering all in thier path. Rynn deployed his archers, whom he had dubbed the Wind Daggers, to defend the regions people. They were joined in the field by the last remaining militiamen of Jonsu Himoura, then Baroness of Sallowild. Though the battle was won, her forces died to a man. The Baroness would later thank Rynn for his efforts by inviting him to her manor house nestled in the sparsely wooded hills of the region. It was in this way and through subsequent visits that Rynn grew to know and befriend Baroness Jonsu Himoura, who would become his very first political ally in days to come.

Opportunity reared it's head when Baron Marco lost his seat, and Rynn determined that it was time for the desert to be ruled by one of the sandborn themselves, rather than an outsider.. In the elections that followed, Rynn campaigned toward that goal, but it was not until Baroness Jonsu voted her support that things finally shifted to his favor. When the Referendum ended on 2012-02-29, he was invested as the new Baron of the Desert of Silhouettes and the former lord Marco retired to a role as a trader. Rynn had been a knight for 11 days and was 18 years old.

Rynn's triumph was short-lived, however. At the time, the Desert was bordered on all sides save one by rogue regions. swarms of unclean hordes plied their way West into his lands, depleting the strength of the Wind Daggers so much that Rynn was forced to the capital, Port Raviel, to rearm and resupply. Tragedy greeted him upon his return. In his absence, a horde of monsters discovered where the majority of the JeVondair clan had hidden themselves. There were no survivors. The desert's population was reduced completely to zero.

It was then that a discussion arose in the House of Lords as to the value of holding onto the Desert. Baron Rynn and Duke Kendal were far and away the most outspoken for maintaining the region, if only as a defensive measure.Duke Kendal sponsored a new army, the Scorchers of Notus, to deal with D'Hara's eastern threats. Setting up a system of ever rotating knights, the Scorchers have ensured the integrity of D'Hara's eastern border ever since.

It was on one such rotation back to the capital that Rynn first encountered Mathias Ridder. A dour man of no charisma who would nevertheless become a lifelong acquaintance and ally. Wielding a massive great sword as long as he was tall, Mathias taught Rynn the basics of dueling, defeating Rynn several times in the training arena before admitting that swordfighting was a true passion of his.

Months past. Rynn rarely concerned himself with situations outside of D'Hara until he was approached by a Solarian named Francis Duvalle, who would later become Solaria's judge under the rulership of Malus Solari. The two struck a fast friendship, envisioning a international guild that would help monitor and defeat rogue threats as they arose, rather than waiting for them to invade settled regions. During Rynn's time as Baron, he also played host to Edmillison De Coivos and Gornak Gellander, D'Hara's judge and fiduciary respectively. Cultivating these relationships would help Rynn later. Rynn's first inkling that something was very wrong in Solaria came when he received a letter from Francis Duvalle, begging him to watch over a common girl with whom the man had fallen in love. Rynn never heard from his friend again, and was later informed that his murder had been orchestrated at the highest level of Solarian government. Nevertheless, Rynn was unable to focus on the issue for long, as tragedy would strike again, this time affecting the whole of D'Hara.

Sir Francis Kinsey, Lord and Duke of Port Raviel,General and Hero of D'Hara, was slain in combat by a band of rogues in Paisiland. Nobles from all over Dwilight sent their condolences. Rynn had never truly known the man, though Duke Francis had been kind enough to offer him an estate in the capital, he had declined, preferring instead to serve the Desert. But by now, the Desert had been running at peak efficiency for some time now, its population regrown from dismal nothing into the maximum the region could support. Feeling his work there was done, Rynn decided that he could better contribute to the realm by moving on and seizing upon the opportunity left in Duke Francis's wake. And, with the help of the relationships he had built, Duke Machiavel Chernier, Prime Minister of D'Hara, decided to invest Rynn as the new Duke of Port Raviel and therefore, by tradition, Margrave of Port Raviel as well. His investiture was confirmed by popular vote on 2012-06-04. Barely a year had past since he had become a peer of the realm.

Rynn (now 19) had never dreamed of such wealth as the capital offered, being used to the 9 or 10 gold per week that the Desert offered. He immediately held a festival to commemorate the Late Duke Francis, and then set about his work learning his new duties. He renamed one of the archery recruitment centers after his own Wind Daggers, constructed the Dragonstrike Cavaliers to offer the realm some cavalry support, and even built an Academy. It was then that he met his new vassal, Ghaundan D'Espana, the portly Lord of Raviel and Ambassador of D'Hara. Ghaundan would grow to become Rynn's very best friend in the world, and later, his best man.

<Lot of time has passed since this update, but Rynn is taking a break and I thought this letter from Ulfang Mormont was a good enough summary>

"Letter from Ulfang Mormont (12/24/14) Message sent to everyone in your realm (24 recipients) It is a sad day indeed when I have to say farewell to my friend Rynn. He has served this realm as Prime Minister and Duke and when not in a position of power he has served the realm in the background. It is a dark day for D'Hara but we hope to see him again. I have known Rynn since I was Invited to this realm after abandoning the tyranny of Solaria (now Luria Nova). With my friend Ismail we worked through the military ranks and developed a close friendship with Rynn whilst serving D'Hara. Other than our former Dragon King there are few left with the Knowledge of the history of this realm.

I have spent the best part of my days in this realm defending it against the tyranny of Luria Nova. This war we are in is a continuation of the invasion of D'Hara by Luria Nova a defence we waged successfully with the help of Fissoa and Barca. The monster incursions in the west destroyed most of Barca and weakened us considerably and with the loss of Duke Ismail, King Waldor, Marshal Evelyn, Prince Soren and now the Prime Minister and wonder who is left with a stomach for the fight.

Good Luck Rynn. I hope this is not the last we see of you. I shall guard your wife and children with my life! Ulfang Mormont General of D'Hara Margrave of Qubel Lighthouse"

AFTER DEATH Letter from Seoras Madigan Nifelleisca (43 minutes ago) Dame Rania Eastersand,

Ah, bewilderment! What joyous occasion, for when one is bewildered, one knows one is upon the cusp of some further understanding, knowledge, or insight!

Allow me to immediately jump into an explanation upon the ecclesial astroist response to Rynn's sudden death. Before the Second Church arose, Rynn was married to Khari Kye, in a ceremony officiated by the First Prophet Mathurin and, I believe, a Baal Beldragos. Prophet Mathurin spoke of different paths and largely endorse elementist beliefs. As such, I saw nothing improper in celebrating his path, or life, with a holy veneration for heroes are viewed quite highly within the Second Church. We strongly believe in the liberal sprinkling of the soil with blood. Thus, a hero's sacrifice is seen as the utmostly holy act. Indeed, our living heroes are placed above all other members but the priesthood. And our heroes are celebrated annually (ooc: seasonal year, not ooc year) in remembrance of their life and contribution to the bloodcycle. This, that they may not be forgotten. The shrines I write of are the two in Port Raviel. One dedicated to Pierre von Genf, fallen in Qubel Lighthouse, and the other to Rynn JeVondair, fallen in Munawai, on Pierre's Day, now known as D'Hara's Day upon Rynn's death. I had thought there was a temple erected over where Rynn fell, but I think I might be mistaken.

(ooc: i've never really perceived other realms as having different languages. Perhaps accents. I guess if I think about it, the commoners might, or there might be some noble secret code language, but the nobles need to be able to communicate with each other across borders yeah? Anyway, its gotten me thinking now.)

I might be able to lend some assistance with Lady Ellyn. I'm familiar with the Great Houses, as I understand it, it was a failed concept to which only House JeRavosi has survived. As to the dame, enjoy getting an upfront introduction to lurian politics. I've read some comparisons of said dame to a Sha'shanti Gato and if such is true, then good riddance.

(ooc: sha'shanti, the same player's old char, had relations with seoras's adopted father and had a child. Seoras took custody of child, intending harm, but never actually ordering it done, with a face of protecting his sibling to his father. Eventually child was released back to father. Jonsu roleplayed kidnapping child after Seoras ordered her banishment, and then having the small child's (say, toddler) head sent to Seoras's father. Janelle Family has since roleplayed the child as Tileni (I think, could be the other). Ambiguity never resolved, but there's the connection to Sha'Shanti for you.)

For Luria and the Bloodstars, Seoras Madigan Nifelleisca Earl of Thar Gortauth Priest of Ecclesial Sanguiastroism"