Aurea Family

(November 1st, 2017: Finally regained access. I'll pop in to edit as I recall Aurea history. Henceforth, I may be found via the Auru'in cadet branch.)

   "A proper Lady should surround herself with good men and quality books - for while men may sometimes falter, knowledge is a power one carries forever. 
   
   Where a good book's worth of knowledge won't do, keep sharpened blade and keen awareness at the ready."
   
   -Alura Aurea, Marshal of the Phantarian Pride; Ruler of Terran (Circa 2011-12)

Old (Deleted) Aurea family:

First Generation: Alura-Ruler/Marshal (Terran/Dwilight); Alekhthaeos (Arcaea); Ehndras-Hero (Riombara); Vvaros (Arcaea)

Second Generation: Magnus-Xerarch of Xavax (Riombara/BT then Xavax/East Continent); Alekhsandr (Marshal/Hero-Fissoa); Decimus-Warrior (Sandalak); Khets'aeïn-Assassin (Riombara); Johaan-Adventurer (Dwilight)

Discoveries of note: [Black Scimitar of Crushing (Adventurer Johaan, on behalf of Marshal Alekhsandr of Fissoa)[1]]

2011-2012:

The Aurea dynasty is young and virile. Lady Alura Aurea, Marshal of the Phantarian Pride, rules the nation of Terran (Dwilight). After a lengthy plot approaches the brink of fruition, Rynn JeVondair and Alura meet upon the shores of Terran for their long-awaited wedding night. Dreams of uniting Terran-D'hara into an empire soon falter in the wake of fate's misfortune: disease takes her (and her player) from the theater of war and intrigue. In her absence, Terran and the Phantarian Pride soon pass into other hands before Western Dwilight falls to ravaging Daemon hordes. Years flow; Rynn remarries; Dwilight rebuilds; and years later, Alura's bastard children return with a vengeance.

2015-2016:

Magnus Aurea, (Son of Alura) having served the Cagilan Empire as a skilled marksman and minor Lord unto its dying day, departs for newly-founded Xavax (East Continent). He goes on to become the First Xerarch of Xavax and Voice of the upstart Phoenix cult, before youthful naivete and trusting nature brings passionate reign to its knees amidst rebel plot. He has long been presumed dead after disappearing from the world stage.

Alekhsandr Aurea (cousin of Alura) became count of Mangai and the Prince-at-Arms of Fissoa (Dwilight). He led In time, he too faded from history.

Random Historic Quotes/Letters:

   "Oh - burning spirit:
   -
   By the flame's ascension, 
   Through the ashen tomb; 
   Of the frozen veil 
   In the Southern womb 
   -
   Unto the heart of righteous pride,
   Lay stark the blind Carrion creed;
   Whence vengeance struck true!
   T'was the day dear Xavax cried...
   -
   By the flame's denial,
   Through the shattered tomb;
   Lay the parted veil,
   In a sundered womb.
   -
   Unto the body of bitter faith,
   Whence stood tall the Carrion creed;
   Fate took vengeance upon me,
   Aye - t'was the day my Xavax died."
   -
   First-Xerarch Magnus Aurea the Mad King

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   "...If you're surprised to find one born of both JeVondair and Aurea, then you don't seem to realize Magnus, too, was born out of wedlock to Rynn JeVondair 
   and Alura Aurea. Hell, its why Selenia rebuked his romantic advances, so I once heard whispered.
   -
   When our mother fell into a feverish coma in the midst of her very wedding day, Rynn did his best to stay by her side. Soon enough, however, a 
   nobleman's duty calls. He was forced to depart Terran - and as the weeks and months wore on without change - forget his promise to my mother.
   -
   Their dreams of a united D'haran-Terran empire died the day he abandoned Terran in the name of a Lord's honor. One could expect him to do naught else in 
   the face of a comatose fiance bearing unknown child. The chances of survival are decidedly slim for that child... In this case, those children. 
   Fraternal twins to be exact. I doubt Rynn ever realized my mother awoke from her slumber long enough to live out the final, miserable days of her 
   pregnancy. Oh, how she is said to have cried. How the vibrant, stalwart ruler of Terran - Marshal of the Phantarian Pride - could find herself granted 
   the gift of life in the face of such misfortune. Terran collapsed not long after, the daemon hordes consuming all in their path.
   -
   ...Yet some remained loyal to my mother's dream while a select few were aware of our... Not-so-public origins. After all, Rynn ended up marrying another 
   with which he sired a brood. Nonetheless, the blood of a Dragon King flows within our veins, officially bastardized as it may be. By some twisted stroke 
   of fate, the destruction of Terran allowed us to be carted away with little fanfare. No one had the means to question our bloodline following the death 
   of both country and progenitor. So, it was conveniently glazed over as my brother and I were each taken to different places. Raised in different 
   households, different cultures, with divergent knowledge of what had come to pass..."
   -
   <Redacted>, Sister of Magnus