Norrel Family

House Norrel 

The Norrel family hails from Slantrax of Atamara. Until recently the house was only a part of the minor nobility, until the most recent generation was spurred into ambition. The family motto is "Invictus Maneo" - "I remain unvanquished", showing the family's pride. The family crest is the head of a roaring tiger, with a wreathe of roses. Two bald eagles hold the family motto aflight under the tiger, and a double-edged steel short-sword is under the crest, hilt at the top.

James Norrel

The oldest member of the house, he is the father of Gilbert, William, Elizabeth, Jeffrey, and Maria. Once serving as a captain in the Eston military, he was wounded by a stray arrow in his first month of service and had to retire from duty, instead forcing his ambitions on his descendants. After falling out with his eldest daughter, Elizabeth, he proclaimed her a bastard daughter and forced her into exile.

Mary Norrel

Not much is known of James' wife, other than that she had accomplished no notable deeds, and that she frequently falls into fevers that no other member of the house is willing to speak of.

Gilbert Norrel

The eldest of James' descendants, Gilbert is a sombre and serious man, currently in the realm of Eston, where he was raised. He has accomplished no notable deeds as of his introduction to high nobility. He has black hair, and grey eyes. He is often described (behind his back) as being gruesomely ugly- his face is misshapen and asymmetric, and his eyes seems to be misaligned. He also stands far lower than his siblings. He tries not to engage in combat himself, but when he is forced into it, he prefers a bastard sword.

William Norrel

Supposedly the twin brother of Elizabeth Norrel, William is quick to anger, bound to honour, and full of blood lust. He is the only member of the family that has not cast Elizabeth away and proclaimed her a bastard. He currently is a member of Cathay, and the Marshal of the Guardian Lion, a defensive army. He prefers to use a greatsword and kite shield. On September 10, 2011, he fought Stephanie Greyson in a duel to surrender, and won, after days of feuding between the two over several matters.

Elizabeth Norrel

Cast out of the family at the age of 22, she has sought out a life of adventure in the East Continent, with the intent of being issued a grant of nobility. Two notable discoveries of hers were the Elemental Aegis and the Weird Belt. She seems to be in a state of delusion about her current poverty, and has been known to duel other adventurers over the slightest insult to her "nobility". She uses a hefty battleaxe, and a dagger, stolen from the family armory, named Fury. She is currently in hiding after angering a group of bandits.

Jeffrey Norrel

The youngest Norrel currently in active duty, he thinks himself a charmer. Delighting in intrigue and the company of women, Jeffrey is a knight of Pian En Luries. He has recently shown a spiritual side, taking an interest in developing the rituals of the path. He is gifted with a shortsword, and it is the only weapon he uses.