Turvak Family

House Turvak is actually a very old family, with confusing origins and even more confusing family line. Formed from secondary lines of ancient houses, some extinct, some still thriving, some obviously false, the Turvak surname had became more popular in the Colonies than anywhere else. A very small family, the main branch proudly belonging to Giblot. As far as the other noble houses know, it is also the only branch of the Turvaks still alive.

In spite of its long - even if dubious - origins, House Turvak was never much influent or powerful. This changed recently when the military tradition came back to life among its members.

The family main residence, the Turvak Manor, is localized in Wirkfyr, in a prestigious spot near the river. Built in stone with beautiful glass windows, the manor can be seen above the trees from almost every spot of the main city. The Turvak crest bears the Phoenix as their symbol; their colors are red, black and gold.

Members of Note:

Tadzio

Portrait of Lord Tazio

Son of Matyaz and Luise, Tadzio was born in his family house in Wirkfyr, the place where he spent most of his youth. He got married at the age of seventeen to Zlata Janiak, a woman Tadzio learned to love through the years. Even with early marriage, the patriarch's only son did not have children until his twentieth birthday, when Zlata gave birth to a girl, given the name of Raina. These were happy days. Even though his marriage came from family interest, an usual ocurrence for nobles, the couple developed a deep love for each other and they couldn't be more satisfied.

It was not until Zlata's death that Tadzio started thinking about starting a military career. Five years after Raina's birth a awful plague reached Wirkfyr taking the life of many, including Zlata Turvak. His decision did not came from any desire for glory and fame - in fact, Tadzio has always repulsed the thought of fighting. After losing his wife, Tadzio entered a long depression, broken only by his need to work on something. He started his military career out of a sense of duty to his realm, his need to improve it, change it, and his necessity of keeping himself occupied.

It worked surprisingly well. Tadzio proved to be a decent commander, strategy being an interesting occupation for the mind. He views warfare with seriousness, never considering it a fast way to gain prestige or diversion (even if his war history did make his name famous). It did not took long before Tadzio became a courtier, deciding it was a better way to serve his realm; organizing and improving Giblot, not killing for it.

Tadzio is a introspective gentleman, usually quiet and serious. Graced with uncommom beauty, his handsome face almost always shows a quite sad aspect, even when smiling. Very intelligent, proclaming himself a scholar, Tadzio's speech is usually detailed, complex and - not always necessarily - long. Thin and tall, he usually dresses in discrete but elegant black clothing, contrasting notabily with his pale skin and blonde wavy hair, which he wears long. His eyes are clear blue, always framed by the square spectacles that remedy his poor vision.

Older and more experienced, with his father deceased, Tadzio is now the patriarch of the family. He was appointed as Count of Rollsovar, position he has taken gratefuly (even if he misses the city of Steeplages, where he formerly served as a knight, finding it's cold weather quite pleasant). Lord Turvak is known for his detailist behaviour, for being compulsively attached to work and, since his wife's death, for being an alcoholic.

Raina

Portrait of Raina

Daughter of Tadzio and Zlata, Raina grew up to be an child full of dreams. Created in Turvak's noble house in Wirkfyr, the girl learned about their realm's ideals and was touched by it more than her parents. Since early times, Raina already demonstrated a inborn need to see justice prevail and, more subtely, a strong ambition.

After her mother's death, Raina watched her father drown into a state of depression, complemented by isolation and strong beverage. Too small to understand it at the time, even tough Raina loved her only parent alive, the girl grew up believing her father to be weak, that she was supposed to be the strong person in the family. Raina soon came to discover the wonders of warfare, where she could keep her rightful ideals, fight for what she believed, rise her name to a legend and, most importantly, conquest personal glory.

However, her father wouldn`t allow it. Tadzio had already lost his wife and could not bear the thought of losing his daughter. Raina was kept safe and away from her desired place even while her father started in the military himself. His work as a bureaucrat only added to Raina`s image of him as a weak person, for a true proud member of their family should be leading soldiers on the battlefield, not hiding behind a office desk. At the age of eighteen, Raina decided to take her rightful place as a troop leader, family approval or not.

That same year, Raina boarded a ship at the shores of Giblot towards the continent of Far East, where she would serve for the realm of Soliferum. She could not gain fame for herself in the colonies for she would always be considered only a shadow of her father, in the young lady's vision. The family Turvak was already doing enough for Giblot. Based on this thought, Raina departed, her conscience clean.

Tadzio never fully recovered from the loss of his only child, bearing now the hope she will put aside her silly ideas and return home. Raina keeps contact with her father through ocasional and impersonal letters.

Raina is a impulsive, strong willed lady, her beauty surpassed only by her stubborness. She has inherited her parent's good appearance, the young lady Turvak is pale and charming, her eyes blue as the sky. Much resembling her father, Raina's face is proud, serious, her curly blonde hair tied in long braids. Given to have delusions of greatness, it is of her concern to behave as she believes a true hero should, showing strengh and self-confidence, not unusually mixed with the arrogance of a vainglorious noble and the passion proper of young hearts. She rarely takes off her decorated battle armour, even when at home.

In Soliferum, Raina fought in the glorious campaign for the extermination of Nighthelm, but did little after this, much to her dissatisfaction. She served as a knight of Masahakon and of Sozon. Growing impacient for the lack of battles, Raina immigrated to Dwilight, were she could search for glory in the realm of Terran. To those close to her, Raina is known for her short-tempered, lively behaviour, her almost childish idealisation of honour and warfare, and her ever present ambitious dreams of glory.

Hadrek

Scratch of how Hadrek looked like

A mysterious figure that claimed to being related to the Turvak family. Shortly after Outer Tilog was taken over by Giblot forces, Hadrek appeared out of nowhere, coming from the Bakker Woods. A simple man, well trained in swordmanship, this young mercenary caught the attention of some notable members of the nobility while traveling through all the territory of Giblot. Self-proclaimed hero of the people, Hadrek spent his brief participation in the chapters of history hunting alone, at the risk of his life, lurking monsters and undead to end their existence before they could turn into a real threat.

Hadrek became know in Giblot by the fact that, not only did he claim to be part of the Turvak family, but also said he was the son of the patriach himself, Lord Tadzio. Even though the family never recognized his existence, those who had seen the knight could tell some resemblance beween his facial traces and Hadrek's. The swordsman said, once, that he could prove his parentage, but would do it only when time is right.

Those who knew him recall a tall, strongly built men, with dark wavy hair and clear blue eyes showing beneath all the dirt and the wrappings of clothes he used to wear, as if to conceal his appearance. Even if his behaviour showed an easygoing man, many suspected he was running away from something.

It is known that Hadrek tried to contact his supposed father in the Turvak Manor. Shortly after that, the mercenary simply disappeared without trace. What became of him is a mystery, exactly like his life had always been.

Alandria

Favorite self-portrait of Alandria Turvak

Daughter of Latias and Ingrid. The younger sister of Zlata, Ingrid disappeared after their lair in Helsera was attacked and destroyed by rogue soldiers. Many thought the woman was dead, but few would expect her to survive, even less join the Assassins realm with her daughter, grateful for the shelter given to her by some of their people. Latias was killed during their escape, fighting against those who could harm his family (an episode that turned into a trauma for Alandria).

Alandria was raised in Helsera. She had some contact with her family in Wirkfyr, mainly during childhood. After the incident in her hometown, however, her bigger contact with Assassins' philosophy, Shadowism ideology and a different kind of life made her too different from the rest of her Giblotian family. As an adult, Alandria knew she would never return to her former realm.

Developing a roguish behaviour that much concerned her mother, Alandria decided to join the military, as a true noble, with the purpose of gaining wealth and gold enough to raise their manor in Helsera once again. This was her excuse, at least. Alandria had always been smart and always sought the most profitable position. Ingrid warned her daughter about the problems this may cause to her family in Giblot and to their existence among the Assassins, but Alandria couln't care less.

This position of risk only amuses the woman even more. Many would think she took her place in the shadow army out of boredom only. Alandria surely seems to have fun with the most unusual situations, such as placing herself in danger. A tall, thin, beautiful lady, Alandria covers herself with heavy dark cloak and a hood. Her hair is straight, long, usually covering part of her face. Her dark eyes and black hair makes the lady look even paler, aquiring an eerie aspect. Alandria's behaviour is informal (sometimes even when dealing with superiors), noisy, friendly, usually smiling a lot. On the battlefield, however, the lady falls silent, showing her most violent side. Alandria finds fun in destroying those who are against her and makes little secret of it.

The Turvak lady is actually a knight of Dark Citatel. Possesing traits of independent behavior and little interest in those other than herself, Alandria's military tactics usually involves an almost suicidal rampage, not caring (much) if her own soldiers will live or not. A worry about gold is also a part of her life since she seems to have always less than enough to fulfill her desires. The only thing Alandria cares more about than her own comfort is her survival, giving up honour and prestige, if needed, to keep her life and healthy condition intact.

Lately, the lady has developed an odd desire to see her cousin of Giblot again. Maybe just to know his reaction. Maybe not. Her chaotic behavior makes it almost impossible to determine what's inside her head.