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| The grand-daughter of [[/Brigdha|Lady Brigdha Dubhaine]]. | | The grand-daughter of [[/Brigdha|Lady Brigdha Dubhaine]]. | ||
| Born the wrong side of the matrilineal succession of [[Dubhaine Family|House Dubhaine]] she was destined for a life of military command as a Captain of the Toxophilites. Now she hunts the wilderness of [[Shadowdale]] in search of sorcerous knowledge to better understand the true nature of the world. | | Born the wrong side of the matrilineal succession of [[Dubhaine Family|House Dubhaine]] she was destined for a life of military command as a Captain of the Toxophilites. Now she hunts the wilderness of [[Shadowdale]] in search of sorcerous knowledge to better understand the true nature of the world. | ||
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Etymology
The name Dubhaine originally has its origins in a Cagilian dialect which translates proximately as "women of dark countenance". It is usually presupposed to derive from the unyielding character of the women of the family, particularly their grim determination in battle. However several of the more prominent Dubhaine women have also been noted for their lustrous black locks.
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Family Tree
Biographies
| Lady Brigdha Dubhaine | priest/diplomat | Sirion | Formerly a knight of Calis and of Oporto, for a number of years Lady Brigdha ran a successful merchantile enterprise. She disappeared at the same time as her sister Moira. | Since reentering public life she has been Duchess of Krimml, Countess of Oporto and Margravine of Negev. |
| Lady Aoifa Dubhaine | warrior/trader | Assassins | Last ruler of Alowca as First Minister, Defender of the Faith, Keeper of the Coin and Marshal of the Knights Templar of the Holy Sanctum. Following the realm's dissolution she served as a knight of the Guild of Assassins before mysteriously disappearing at the same time as her brother Cathal. Later she served as his aide-de-camp in Minas Thalion before taking a long break to enjoy the private life war had so long denied her. | |
| Lady Moira Dubhaine | adventurer | Ar Agyr | Marchioness of Negev and sometime Supreme Justice of Fontan, Lady Moira was a staunch defender of Fontan's democratic traditions. | Lady Moira was for a time a prominent adventurer of Caerwyn and Asylon where her legend at various times became intertwined with those of the Elemental Scythe of Bloodletting, the Dazzling Ring of Beauty and the Guard of Righteousness. More recently she's hunted in Beluaterra, using her skill with sword and as an investigate to unmask agents of the Netherworld. |
| Lord Cathal Dubhaine | warrior/hero | rogue | Former Duke of Alowca, Prophet of the Church Militant of the Trinity, Lord Elector of Minas Thalion, General of Lukon and a successful Shadowist playwright. He mysteriously disappeared during the latter days of the War with Wetham but reappeared in Alebad after a long absence. | For many years Lord Elect of the refounded Minas Thalion before its destruction. |
| Dame Rhidhana Dubhaine | The daughter of Lady Moira Dubhaine. | Knight of Krimml and Minister of Defence of Fontan. Killed in battle defending Krimml. | ||
| Lady Aednadh Dubhaine | The daughter of Dame Rhidhana Dubhaine. | Killed in a duel with Cymak Fireborn, allegedly by a poisoned dagger. | ||
| Lady Ciarghuala Dubhaine | warrior/hero | Luria Nova | The daughter of Lady Moira Dubhaine. | Originally a knight of Niselur she trekked across Dwilight as King's Champion when the realm fell before returning to the west for the last defence of Asylon in Golden Farrow. She now leads one of Luria Nova's Ranger companies in the battle against the encroaching wild. |
| Lady Scein Dubhaine | warrior | Taselak | The daughter of Lady Moira Dubhaine. | Originally Marshal of the Black Army of Taselak. Killed in battle leading a cavalry charge in Moeth. Resurrected following her funeral she was the last ruler of Taselak before its conquest by Sandalak. Unable to die she again fought for Taselak in its victory over the other realms. |
| Lady Aibhlidhn Dubhaine | warrior | Ar Agyr | The daughter of Lady Aednadh Dubhaine. | At one time a respected knight of Sirion Aibhlidhn heard the tales of horror from Beluaterra and felt moved to aid in mankind's defence against the Netherworld incursions. |
| Etain Dubhaine | adventurer | Shadowdale | The grand-daughter of Lady Brigdha Dubhaine. | Born the wrong side of the matrilineal succession of House Dubhaine she was destined for a life of military command as a Captain of the Toxophilites. Now she hunts the wilderness of Shadowdale in search of sorcerous knowledge to better understand the true nature of the world. |
| [[/Threiginion | adventurer | Astrum | The youngest daughter of Lady Moira Dubhaine. |
Family History
Families wax and families wane, it's the nature of nobility. And yet the blood of heroes cannot be long denied.
Long content to remain among the faceless ranks of the lesser nobility of the Cagilan Empire on Atamara, it seems that an adventurous strain infected the younger generation and filled their hearts with the desire for fame and glory. Measuring its wealth in the bounty of its daughters, rarely has a family been so blessed with female offspring - each often sired by a different father, for Clan Dubhaine was one of the few families in the Cagilan Empire that traced its lineage exclusive through the female line. The Dubhaine menfolk were generally content to seek their fortunes rather than inherit them, although it still is not unusual for the matriarch to provide a small grant to kickstart their career.
Matriarch Sorcha Dubhaine was heavily involved with Imperial court politics and had little time for the day-to-day affairs of the Empire, but she still somehow found time to rule her family with a rod of iron. Her three eldest daughters entered into a compact to increase the fame of their house by spreading across the known world in search of adventure, the first generation to make their mark on the world.
Lady Brigdha remained at home to guard the family interests whilst Lady Aoifa took ship to the Colonies in search of adventure. She was followed not long afterwards by their younger brother Cathal and in time the siblings became a major force in the politics and religious struggles of the southern realms.
Meanwhile Lady Moira established herself in Fontan where a turbulent career saw her achieve high office as Supreme Justice and Marchioness of Negev. In May of 1009 she relocated the family seat to her estates but later that year a series of obscure disasters overtook the Clan and they were believed extinguished.
However in December 1010 it was discovered that what remained of the family estates had been relocated to Ashforth and that Lady Moira's daughter Dame Rhidhana had been raised there under the protection of those loyal to her mother's memory. She subsequently took service with Duke Elberan.
By strange coincidence Sir Cathal was once more seen in Alebad in command of a company of Church Militant Templars.
There have also been persistent - if unsubstantiated - rumours that Lady Moira is in exile on Dwilight - and more recently Beluaterra - living as a common adventurer. Stranger things have been known.
Fame
Second Foundation
The Clan Dubhaine
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First Foundation
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A History of Notable Events
The Battle of Oberndorf, 14th January, 1008
A contest between the full might of Fontan and the armies of Sirion and Old Rancagua. Moira Dubhaine commanded the Imperial Cagilan Guard.
Duke of Alowca, April, 1008
Following the emigration of Duke Xerxes Dell, former Pontifex of Alowca, Cathal Dubhaine was installed as the new Duke of Alowca.
Later in the month the General Gravitas was captured in battle with Oritolon and Cathal was elected as successor, leading a desperate campaign in Abaka following the retreat of the army of Alebad, before finally accepting the will of the Trinity and re-establishing the Church in Alowca.
Countess of Oporto, April, 1008
Following the abdication of Count Aeneas of Oporto to join the newly-formed Sultanate of Asena, Moira Dubhaine was elected the new Countess of Oporto.
The Death of The Old Guard, July, 1008
As Moira held court in the recently liberated county of Oporto, a Perdanese army fell upon her manor and slaughtered her guards to the last man. Thus passed the glory of the Imperial Cagilan Guard.
The Circle of Time, March, 1009
The funeral of Margrave the Drake, former General of Alowca, and the journey north.
The Move to Negev, May, 1009
The family mansion is moved to Negev on the East Continent.
The Raid on Sirion, 29th July, 1009
The return from a raid deep into Sirion by Moira's army, the Fontan Corps of Guides.