Von Katzing Family
The Von Katzings are a germanic family, sworn to fight and die for their chosen realms. The family creed values honor and self-sacrifice, and defence of the weak. However, female members of the family are often treated in classic medieval fashion. Eris is determined to make a name for herself and become wealthy, but alas, she has not found what she is seeking so far.
ULRIC VON KATZING
22, COUNT OF WERDHAM, SOLDIER MINISTER OF THE PEOPLE AND TEMPLAR
Ulric, the eldest, and head of the family, has done well as a warrior, but he senses something lacking in his blood drenched life- ambitious, battle-weary, and honorable, Ulric has endured much, and bears terrible scars, physical and magical, along with a dark secret- once a month he turns into a ravening beast, a curse inflicted by a mysterious encounter with a being known as the Lord. Athelas the Healer and his brother are the only 2 Healers who can stave this condition off, and prevent Ulric from devouring flesh and blood in a maddened rage. They accompany his retinue and him everywhere, asking only for their usual fee and total discretion.
Ulric is currently searching for a wife in Abington, but battle and duty has kept him from searching too hard. A part of him longs for peace and a plot of land to call his own, but another part lives only for blood and destruction, particularly of the Carelians and their allies.
Alongside his enormous talent as a commander and warrior, Ulric is also something of a would-be bard, though he would punch anyone who called him that, and has often punched those who call themselves bards.
Ulric's "marching songs" include "Battle Hymn of the Kingdom" "Over the Walls and Far Away" and "Battle of Chasnoff Hill".
Ulric's friends include Sir Deschain of the Occams and Sir Gauihu of the Oliks.
ALARIC VON KATZING
30,HERO AND FOLLOWER OF THE WORD KNIGHT OF PORTION
Alaric is the illegitimate half-brother of Ulric, and has made a name for himself, and is utterly devoted to the Word, a religion based around a strict dedication to Lukon and its precepts of Honour and Duty. He counts himself as one of its chief worshippers, and, indeed, despite being betrayed by its founding Prophet, Luciver, Alaric was one of the few who could see beyond his betrayal and make the Word a true religion. Fanatical, courageous and valiant, Alaric has forsaken his ex-mercenary life, when he roamed the seas between Atamara and the Colonies, to become a paladin for Lukon, his new home realm.
He hopes to make the Followers of the Word a real Guild, and to spread them across the Colonies. His most hated enemies are the Lich King, Outer Tilog, and Luciver. Despite being illegitimate, he has inherited the Von Katzing skill in war, and has also tried his hand at martial and religious hymns. So Far, his Song of Origins and "Onwards Lukon Soldier" are his first efforts, but more are likely to come.
Alaric's few friends include Lord Shadow, Ghorta'thul and Sodom.
