Ni'Tessine Family

Ni'Tessine Heraldry

Emblem of Sirion

The elven family of Ni'Tessine, based in the realm of Sirion on the East Continent, is at present a minor noble family. They were recognized in the Year of the Roaring Dragon (OOC: started Oct-11-2009) for notable acts of bravery.

Origin

Steadholder Lucas and his son, Corwyn, were toiling the land in a small settlement outside of the city of Parm, when word came to them of a massive boar with tusks almost as long as daggers. The boar had already killed two cows and maimed a farmer who had tried to fend it off. Equipping themselves with bows, Lucas and Corwyn set out deep into the forest to put down this threat to their land. Though ultimately successful, Lucas fatally gored in the attack, leaving only his son Corwyn as the sole survivor. Over the course of 2 days, Corwyn dragged the mighty beast through the woods back to Parm. In recognition of their brave deeds the Duke of Parm, Sir Alexander Acies Dux Ducis⁽¹⁾, rewarded both Corwyn and Lucas (post-mortem) with the gratitude of the city and a title for them and their descendants.

Heraldry

It is perhaps ironic then that the Ni'Tessine heraldry does not feature a boar. Perhaps feeling a little self-conscious about his commoner background, and trying to distance himself from it, the founder Corwyn chose a rampant pegasus as the primary motif. No doubt he felt it was more majestic and regal than a boar.

Family Members

Corwyn

Corwyn Ni'Tessine is the founder of the Ni'Tessine noble family, though it came at great personal cost: the life of his father Lucas.

Soon after becoming a noble he became a student of mentor Sir Meristenzio Peristaltico, and shortly afterward swore an oath of fealty to Sir Vlaed Aldarion, the Count of Elmbar. In time Corwyn became Count of that region himself, and he now runs an estate on the northern edge of Elmbar. For a time he also served as the Marshal of the Army of Sirion.

Corwyn is doing his best to put on a brave face, take on a noble bearing, and make a name for himself. The natural choice is of course to lend his forces to the war effort, and in that capacity he aims to achieve both honour and prestige.

The captain of Corwyn's troops is named Karl Einheart, brother of the previous captain Conrad Einheart.

Karden

The illegitimate half-brother of Corwyn, Karden Ni'Tessine is an adventurer by trade. He is well aware that Lucas Ni'Tessine was his father. Indeed, while he was raised in a different home he was nonetheless known and welcome by Corwyn and Lucas (though not by Lucas' wife!). The Ni'Tessine's were still just commoners at this point, and lived in a relatively small community. Karden and Corwyn in fact grew up together, Karden being only two years older than Corwyn, and they used to play games together along with Erkenbrand Rilacher and the other youth of the area.

That all changed when the Ni'Tessine family was recognized as nobility, however. Corwyn quickly distanced himself from his childhood friend and half-brother. For his part Karden understands the sudden change in Corwyn's attitude, though it hurts all the same. Though Corwyn would disavow any association with Karden, and for his part Karden has not mentioned his last name, the two still keep in contact. Corwyn feeds him information from his scribes, and Karden has taken to hunting undead and monsters in the area around Corwyn's estate.

Karden more recently has made a bit of a name for himself not for his skill with a sword, but rather for repairing and finding unique items. He has thus far found 2 unique items, and repaired 1 item on commission.

Terril

Terril Ni'Tessine is the younger brother of Corwyn and has left the elven realm of Sirion to find his fate in the Far East continent. He is presently the Marquis of Soniel, once served as the Vice-Marshal of the Black Blades army, and was elected as Banker.

Location

Elven Realm of Sirion	City of Parm, home of the family

Family Fame

Prestige: 10

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Prestige: 20

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Family Prestige: 20

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Family Prestige: 50

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Family Wealth: 2000

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Family InvestmentSirion

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Lead an ArmyArmy of Sirion

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Unique Item

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LordTerril: Mnalor

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BankerArchachon

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• +2 more, total of 12
• Improved a unique item on 10/14/2010, when I first noticed 12th point

Notes

1. ^↑ The player of the Duke in question has agreed to these events, making them canon.