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The house of Olik originated in the County of Rustton, in the Kingdom of [[Abington]], on the continent of [[Atamara]]. A small river region, Rustton had always been overshadowed in history by the presence of Stoneville to the south and mighty Riverholm to the north. When Oleg Olik, the eldest of three noble children, decided he had had enough of the boredom of idle time at the Olik manor and emigrated to [[South-West Island]], the name of Olik was set on a course that would eventually lead to fame - or perhaps infamy.
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The house of Olik originated in the County of [[Atamara/Rustton|Rustton]], in the Kingdom of [[Abington]], on the continent of [[Atamara]]. A small river region, Rustton had always been overshadowed in history by the presence of Stoneville to the south and mighty [[Atamara/Riverholm|Riverholm]] to the north. When Oleg Olik, the eldest of three noble children, decided he had had enough of the boredom of idle time at the Olik manor and emigrated to [[South-West Island]], the name of Olik was set on a course that would eventually lead to [[Olik Family/Fame|fame]] - or perhaps infamy.
  
 
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The ''pater familia'' of the House of Olik is currently Trostian Olik, a fourth generation Abington noble with the respected status of a retired knight - and the respected status of 1,225 Gilders. The manor house is modest (for an Abington noble), but presents a pleasant and commanding look over the fields and the road to the village. Trostian, approaching threescore years of age, is reputed to be moderately generous but standoffish.  His unmarried daughter, Takani, lives at home after barely escaping [[Belaturra]] before the last invasion; War-scarred and seeking quiet and isolation.
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The ''pater familia'' of the House of Olik was, up til his death, Trostian Olik, a fourth generation Abington noble with the respected status of a retired knight - and the respected wealth of of about 6,000 in gold. The manor house is still modest (for an Abington noble), but presents a pleasant and commanding look over the fields and the road to the village. Trostian was reputed to be moderately generous but standoffish.  His unmarried daughter, Takani, lives at home after barely escaping [[Beluaterra]] before the last invasion; War-scarred and seeking quiet and isolation.
  
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The land is a bump in a stream which feeds into the Riverholm River pouring into the Ash Sea to the north, about an hour's journey from the seat of the County and the residence of Lord SH. The woods around the area contain pheasants and geese, flax, and Olik's serfs are known to grow apples of fine quality.  The stream contains a specie of mountain river fish which can grow up to two and a half feet in length and are very oily in taste when in season. There are eight men-at-arms vassal to the House who help guard the estate and enforce shire law in the attendant village, whose inhabitants total about 120. The village is called 'Slet' by the locals. Traders rarely make stops here, but travelers from Matakonis, Stoneville, Riverholm, even Monagle are common and often receive good welcome by the peasants. The Oliks retain one physician, Kulmos of Hratmi, whose services can sometimes be rendered to the stranded and wounded, especially during war, or for low fees in general.
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The land is a bump in a stream which feeds into the Riverholm River pouring into the Ash Sea to the north, about an hour's journey from the seat of the County and the residence of Lord SH. The woods around the area contain pheasants and geese, flax, and Olik's serfs are known to grow apples of fine quality.  The stream contains a specie of mountain river fish which can grow up to two and a half feet in length and are very oily in taste when in season.  
  
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The family crest consists of an eagle, being strangled by a snake, being impaled by two crossed swords with red jewels in them. A red-jeweled ring that Trostian wears is a family heirloom and symbol, as are two red-jeweled swords currently residing in Olik Manor.
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There are eight men-at-arms vassal to the House who help guard the estate and enforce shire law in the attendant village, whose inhabitants total about 120. The village is called 'Slet' by the locals. Traders rarely make stops here, but travelers from [[Atamara/Matakonis|Matakonis]], [[Atamara/Stoneville|Stoneville]], Riverholm, even [[Atamara/Monagle|Monagle]] are common and often receive good welcome by the peasants. The Oliks retain one physician, Kulmos of Hratmi, whose services can sometimes be rendered to the stranded and wounded, especially during war, or for low fees in general.
  
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Should Trostian die, the manor will go to Oleg, but with Oleg currently fighting for the Barony of Makar in the frigid and barbaric wastelands of the far north, there may be some question of the actual inheritor, most likely posed by Gauihu, the second-eldest son.  The steward of the estates is a man named Jan Tolmy, son of Yari Tolmy. The lady of the house, Ereihu, died last April, and Trostian's demented brother Asov, lives in the manor house. (He would stand to inherit the family house, but for his status as a mentally unfit.)
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Recently, Kulmos of Hratmi witnessed and confirmed the death of Trostian, leaving Gauihu, at 31 years of age and the known, eldest and living son, to inherit the family's wealth and manor.
  
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The Olik family is moderately famous; Oleg had made a name for himself as General of the ill-fated realm of [[Ikalak]] on the South-West Island, and Maltheo's position as Banker, Count and later Duke of a Far Eastern land had made it into many letters home and in a few scribe's notes at the busier marketplaces of the world. Lately, Gauihu has seen accomplishments as Minister of the People and a landed noble in Abington.
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===Family Symbols===
  
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*Trostian
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The family crest consists of an eagle, being strangled by a snake, being impaled by two crossed swords with red jewels in them. A ruby-jeweled ring that Gauihu wears is a family heirloom and symbol, as are two ruby-jeweled war-swords currently residing in Olik Manor.
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*Ereihu
 
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*Asov
 
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*Oleg
 
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==Oleg==
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===Inheritance===
  
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[[Image:Oleg.jpg]]
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The steward of the estates is a man named Jan Tolmy, son of Yari Tolmy. The lady of the house, Ereihu, died last April, and Trostian's demented brother Asov, lives in the manor house. (He would have stood to inherit the family house, but for his status as a mentally unfit.) With Oleg's life and ability to inherit in serious question, Gauihu was the only one in a position to inherit the manor, and this was confirmed by Jan Tolmy.
  
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The eldest son, and a born warrior, Oleg left a peaceful Abington for the war-torn South-West Islands. He was promoted to General quickly, but found the job too much management for his tastes, and stepped down to return to a life avowed only to the art of honorable fighting. After the sack of Ikalak, he returned home to Atamara, only to have his journey abruptly end at the Barony of Makar where he can still be found at any battlefields he considers worthy of his sword. He continues to refuse the wages of power and politics.
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The Olik family is moderately [[Olik Family/Fame|famous]]; Oleg had made a name for himself as General of the ill-fated realm of [[Ikalak_(SWI)|Ikalak]] on the South-West Island, and Maltheo's position as Banker, Count and later Duke of a Far Eastern land had made it into many letters home and in a few scribe's notes at the busier marketplaces of the world. However, it is Gauihu's position in the highly visible government of Abington which has gotten his name and his family's recognition.
  
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He was the first to leave Rustton for adventure and exploration (as all nobles should) of the brothers, and waded first into the thick of a nearly endless conflict. Like his younger brother, Oleg disdains horses. A larger man, he prefers plate armor and a two-handed sword as he marches with the infantry into war. He engaged in a personal dispute with an enemy soldier from Taselak, named Olwe, whom he disrespected for the latter's lack of noble virtues in the looting of a region and rape of it's women, and called Olwe the "Baron of Mud," referring to the rural and harsh southland over which Olwe was lord over. The Gods decided the war was over, and Oleg forgot his lost wars and his battles and escaped to the far north of Atamara.
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Since leaving to the realm of the northmen, Oleg has written less and less to his family, and not at all to his brothers. Though still considered honorable by many, he is clearly less so than he was once, rampaging around with the berserkers of the Barony. His deeds on the other hand, have largely become unknown, and it is said at Olik Manor that Oleg has 'faded into the shallow sea' (an old Abington folk expression).
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The Olik Family can trace their origins back to Altham Olik, whose two sons both married, had children and became the two Septs of the family (the Olegs and the Braegs). The Olegs settled and largely remained in Abington, and are also referred to as the Abington Oliks. The Braegs, however, spread out beyond the borders of the home country. It wasn't until Oleg (son of Trostian) moved to the South-West Island that the Abington Oliks ventured beyond their borders.
  
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He was last seen leaving on a ship bound for the East Continent.
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For the most part, the two septs interact very little with each other. Gauihu, for example, hadn't met Elerik Taim since childhood, nor Athys II (until Athys returned home at age 23). Although both Gauihu and Athys lived in the same realm (Abington) for a time, their relationship was hardly cordial, and Athys in fact participated in the two rebellions ousting his cousin.
  
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*Began his career in Ikalak of the South-West Island 2004-10-08
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===Family Feuds, Relations and Politics===
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*Appointed as General of Ikalak 2005-01-03
 
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*Stepped down as General 2005-02-01
 
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*Appointed as Count of Triewa 2005-05-20
 
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*Emigrated to Barony of Makar, Atamara, 2005-06-03
 
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*Emigrated to Ibladesh, East Continent, 2005-09-25
 
  
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==Gauihu==
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The family was united with the [[D'Anglos Family]] by way of marriage between Gauihu and Armitage III. Contact has been broken with this family.
  
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The second oldest son, Gauihu is often underestimated by his unfavourable appearance. He has changed careers several times between soldier and trader, and seems to have too little patience for the latter. Although some have considered him cowardly, he has fought in several battles in service of Abington, and it is rumored he has a penchant for depraved killings and other crimes involving enemy prisoners or peasants. Of course, these are only rumors, and likely to prove as false as those about his cowardice...
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The family has friends in the [[Selemnir Family]], by way of Maltheo's courtship of Alaina, and Gauihu's comradery with the hero Feldric. Contact has been broken with this family.
  
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Of all the Oliks, he has taken part in the largest and often times the most frequent battles, though unlike his brother Oleg he has never been seen at the front of a line fighting alongside the common men. However, unlike many nobles he disdains the use of a horse, and doesn't strain his troops to fly the family crest. Some see this as a sign of shame or disrespect for his family, but in fact Gauihu is a fairly practical fellow and prefers to have every man capable of fighting doing so. Although he has never waded into the midst of melee combat, on occasion he's been seen drawing a bow and firing, in the command of an archer unit. Like many nobles he has excellent skill with the bow, but it is not his strong suit. When it comes to riding upon a horse, Gauihu is clearly uncomfortable.
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The family is also generally friendly with the [[Von Katzing Family]], mostly by way of Gauihu's comradery with Ulric. Contact has been broken with this family.
  
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A quiet man, he can nevertheless be egregarious when it comes to drinking and engaging in festivities alongside his fellow nobles, especially after a victorious battle. He has never been known to be a great teller of tales or one for flowery public speeches. When on occasion he has spoken out, it has usually been with caustic criticism or abrupt cynicism. He seems to possess an embittered streak ever since being wounded in a battle of Chasnoff when the Northern Alliance attacked, and believes he never received orders or notification and that the army had in fact, abandoned him deliberately. Still, as time goes by, he does mention this less and less.
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There is an interesting antagonism between the Oliks and the [[McGahee Family|McGahees]]. In the Far East, Maltheo began a long-standing opposition to Conan, whose rule of [[Soliferum]] he once supported and later considered tyrannical. Maltheo also fell afoul of Renquest.  In Atamara, Gauihu (who to this day knows nothing of Maltheo's politics) began a rivalry with Moses, as both were Arch Priests of their warring kingdoms. Gauihu also forced Renquest to leave Abington when he joined that kingdom, threatening to banish and execute him when it was clear Renquest had joined for less than welcome reasons.
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*Appointed as Minister of the People (late August/early September 05)
 
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*Nominated as Lord of Wynford (week of September 10)
 
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*Appointed as Count of Wynford 2005-09-19
 
  
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==Maltheo==
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Gauihu made enemies of the [[Primus Family]] as well, after banishing LDB and strongly opposing DRP. Doc's Revenge has decreed that the entire family is on his [[User:Primus_Family/Doc's_Son|Personal Death List]].
  
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[[Image:Maltheo.jpg]]
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Because of the [[Vashmere Family]]'s actions in Abington (from Victor Von, to Vatticus, to Dafayo), Gauihu has generally no patience for them now and the feeling is mutual.
  
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Maltheo of the House of Olik the youngest son of old Trostian Olik, and he shares traits with both his elder brothers. He has the warrior's spirit of Oleg, and is rumored to be quite adept at swordplay having mentored at the Republican Conservatory of Osaliel. He also has the ambition and political cunning of Gauihu, and though he began his career in [[Nighthelm]], he joined [[Soliferum]] after a tour in it's dungeons, then in the hands of Grand Justiciar Annwn.  
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[[Titans Family|Kronos]], of Carelia, quickly made Gauihu a personal enemy by declaring him a fool, a coward and a "dead man." Kronos also threatened Athys II after the sacking of a temple of Evgenism, making it a family dispute.
  
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After being titled Count of Cutnipaniel he later accepted the title of Duke of Osaliel. He is known for recruiting archers from Cutnipaniel, whom he termed the Eastern Bowmen and involved himself in their training. As the Finance Minister of the Soliferum Republic, helping to fight a war against secessionist Lunaria and the Commonwealth of Antoza, he apparently wanted to be known as a Merchant Lord or Trade Lord, and was often seen making a food-trade run from Osaliel to [[Batesaor]].
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As Arch Priest of Abington, Gauihu made enemies (and a few corpses) of many nobles; whether this could extend to the entire family is largely undetermined.
  
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He was later imprisoned by Lunaria after coming to Ortedail to negotiate a peace treaty. Released early, he found himself without title and, after a brief time as Grand Justiciar, lost a second close re-election to Cid. During his period as Judge, which lasted just a few days, he tried and banished Lady [[Ariana]] and another noble for conspiring to commit treason. He also took ten men from the Senate Guards and began patrolling the streets of Osaliel regularly, arresting suspected rebels and searching for the assassin known as [[Eiryn Family#Aspire|Aspire]], who made an attempt on the Prime Minister's life.
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As King (the "Mad King") of Abington, Gauihu alienated large, vocal segments of the population of Abington in his last week, first by falsely accusing Duke Spiritmonger of treason, forcing one secession ([[Aquitaine]]), and then by rashly declaring war on the Cagilan Empire, prompting another secession ([[Caergoth]]) with announcements of two more to follow. His unwillingness to part with the crown, his accusations of falsified-nobility, more declarations of war, even the murder of his own son lead to two rebellions. These events left Gauihu, and by extension the Olik Family, with many powerful enemies. It is likely that much of the animosity leading to Athys II's downfall was transferred from prevailing anti-Gauihu views.
  
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Recently, he committed treason by joining the Grand Lodge, taking about 300 in gold gifted to him by Diaremesis, and writing many letters to his friends and even one to his brother Gauihu. He was visited by the hero [[Valius]], then the Judge of that realm, just before Valius rode into his last battle. Afterwards, Maltheo was set free, and almost immediately was elected to the Banker position.
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Elerik Taim, as the zealous High Priest of the [[Adgharhinism|Adgharhin]], has made a few powerful enemies over the course of his career, though none have taken it to a level of family feuding.
  
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*Began his career in the Kingdom of Nighthelm 2005-02-06
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===Player Characters===
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*Left Nighthelm after battle and imprisonment to join Soliferum 2005-03-02
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*Appointed as Soliferum's Minister of Finances 2005-07-02
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*[[Olik_Family/Gauihu|Gauihu]] - Priest, 52 y.o., [[Darka]], [[Atamara]]
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*Appointed as Count of Cutnipaniel 2005-07-02
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*[[Olik_Family/Duthenir|Duthenir]] - Knight, 18 y.o., [[Arcaea]], [[Far East]]
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*Appointed as Duke of Osaliel 2005-08-15
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*[[Olik_Family/Oleg|Oleg]] - Hero, Retired in [[Ibladesh]] at 32.
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*Elected as Grand Justiciar of Soliferum 2005-08-30
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*[[Olik Family/Takani|Takani]] - Only daughter of Trostian. Retired in Rustton.
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*Left Soliferum to join the Grand Lodge of Lunaria 2005-09-29
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*[[Olik_Family/Maltheo|Maltheo]] - Knight, Prime Minister of [[League of Anacan]]. Deceased at 28 y.o
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*Elected as Fiduciary of Lunaria 2005-10-01
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*[[Olik_Family/Athys II|Athys II]] - Legendary Hero, Duke of Riverholm. Deceased at 28 y.o
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*[[Olik_Family/Veea|Veea]] - Illegitimate (?) Daughter of Athys. Adventurer, Retired in [[Sartania]], 21 y.o
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*[[Olik Family/Zyrdan|Zyrdan]] - Son of Nargran, 20 y.o. Knight, Retired in [[Morek]], [[Dwilight]]
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*[[Olik Family/Astarond|Astarond]] - Son of Nargran, 20 y.o. Knight, Retired in [[Cathay]], [[Far East]].
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*[[Olik_Family/Elerik Taim|Elerik Taim]] - High Priest, ([[Arcachon]]), Retired at 56 y.o
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===House Olik, Family Tree===
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[[Image:Olikfamilytree2.JPG]]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 05:57, 25 January 2009

The house of Olik originated in the County of Rustton, in the Kingdom of Abington, on the continent of Atamara. A small river region, Rustton had always been overshadowed in history by the presence of Stoneville to the south and mighty Riverholm to the north. When Oleg Olik, the eldest of three noble children, decided he had had enough of the boredom of idle time at the Olik manor and emigrated to South-West Island, the name of Olik was set on a course that would eventually lead to fame - or perhaps infamy.

Olik Manor

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The pater familia of the House of Olik was, up til his death, Trostian Olik, a fourth generation Abington noble with the respected status of a retired knight - and the respected wealth of of about 6,000 in gold. The manor house is still modest (for an Abington noble), but presents a pleasant and commanding look over the fields and the road to the village. Trostian was reputed to be moderately generous but standoffish. His unmarried daughter, Takani, lives at home after barely escaping Beluaterra before the last invasion; War-scarred and seeking quiet and isolation.

The land is a bump in a stream which feeds into the Riverholm River pouring into the Ash Sea to the north, about an hour's journey from the seat of the County and the residence of Lord SH. The woods around the area contain pheasants and geese, flax, and Olik's serfs are known to grow apples of fine quality. The stream contains a specie of mountain river fish which can grow up to two and a half feet in length and are very oily in taste when in season.

There are eight men-at-arms vassal to the House who help guard the estate and enforce shire law in the attendant village, whose inhabitants total about 120. The village is called 'Slet' by the locals. Traders rarely make stops here, but travelers from Matakonis, Stoneville, Riverholm, even Monagle are common and often receive good welcome by the peasants. The Oliks retain one physician, Kulmos of Hratmi, whose services can sometimes be rendered to the stranded and wounded, especially during war, or for low fees in general.

Recently, Kulmos of Hratmi witnessed and confirmed the death of Trostian, leaving Gauihu, at 31 years of age and the known, eldest and living son, to inherit the family's wealth and manor.

Family Symbols

The family crest consists of an eagle, being strangled by a snake, being impaled by two crossed swords with red jewels in them. A ruby-jeweled ring that Gauihu wears is a family heirloom and symbol, as are two ruby-jeweled war-swords currently residing in Olik Manor.

Inheritance

The steward of the estates is a man named Jan Tolmy, son of Yari Tolmy. The lady of the house, Ereihu, died last April, and Trostian's demented brother Asov, lives in the manor house. (He would have stood to inherit the family house, but for his status as a mentally unfit.) With Oleg's life and ability to inherit in serious question, Gauihu was the only one in a position to inherit the manor, and this was confirmed by Jan Tolmy.

The Olik family is moderately famous; Oleg had made a name for himself as General of the ill-fated realm of Ikalak on the South-West Island, and Maltheo's position as Banker, Count and later Duke of a Far Eastern land had made it into many letters home and in a few scribe's notes at the busier marketplaces of the world. However, it is Gauihu's position in the highly visible government of Abington which has gotten his name and his family's recognition.

House Olik

The Olik Family can trace their origins back to Altham Olik, whose two sons both married, had children and became the two Septs of the family (the Olegs and the Braegs). The Olegs settled and largely remained in Abington, and are also referred to as the Abington Oliks. The Braegs, however, spread out beyond the borders of the home country. It wasn't until Oleg (son of Trostian) moved to the South-West Island that the Abington Oliks ventured beyond their borders.

For the most part, the two septs interact very little with each other. Gauihu, for example, hadn't met Elerik Taim since childhood, nor Athys II (until Athys returned home at age 23). Although both Gauihu and Athys lived in the same realm (Abington) for a time, their relationship was hardly cordial, and Athys in fact participated in the two rebellions ousting his cousin.

Family Feuds, Relations and Politics

Friendliness

The family was united with the D'Anglos Family by way of marriage between Gauihu and Armitage III. Contact has been broken with this family.

The family has friends in the Selemnir Family, by way of Maltheo's courtship of Alaina, and Gauihu's comradery with the hero Feldric. Contact has been broken with this family.

The family is also generally friendly with the Von Katzing Family, mostly by way of Gauihu's comradery with Ulric. Contact has been broken with this family.

Antagonism

There is an interesting antagonism between the Oliks and the McGahees. In the Far East, Maltheo began a long-standing opposition to Conan, whose rule of Soliferum he once supported and later considered tyrannical. Maltheo also fell afoul of Renquest. In Atamara, Gauihu (who to this day knows nothing of Maltheo's politics) began a rivalry with Moses, as both were Arch Priests of their warring kingdoms. Gauihu also forced Renquest to leave Abington when he joined that kingdom, threatening to banish and execute him when it was clear Renquest had joined for less than welcome reasons.

Gauihu made enemies of the Primus Family as well, after banishing LDB and strongly opposing DRP. Doc's Revenge has decreed that the entire family is on his Personal Death List.

Because of the Vashmere Family's actions in Abington (from Victor Von, to Vatticus, to Dafayo), Gauihu has generally no patience for them now and the feeling is mutual.

Kronos, of Carelia, quickly made Gauihu a personal enemy by declaring him a fool, a coward and a "dead man." Kronos also threatened Athys II after the sacking of a temple of Evgenism, making it a family dispute.

As Arch Priest of Abington, Gauihu made enemies (and a few corpses) of many nobles; whether this could extend to the entire family is largely undetermined.

As King (the "Mad King") of Abington, Gauihu alienated large, vocal segments of the population of Abington in his last week, first by falsely accusing Duke Spiritmonger of treason, forcing one secession (Aquitaine), and then by rashly declaring war on the Cagilan Empire, prompting another secession (Caergoth) with announcements of two more to follow. His unwillingness to part with the crown, his accusations of falsified-nobility, more declarations of war, even the murder of his own son lead to two rebellions. These events left Gauihu, and by extension the Olik Family, with many powerful enemies. It is likely that much of the animosity leading to Athys II's downfall was transferred from prevailing anti-Gauihu views.

Elerik Taim, as the zealous High Priest of the Adgharhin, has made a few powerful enemies over the course of his career, though none have taken it to a level of family feuding.

Player Characters

House Olik, Family Tree

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