Madigan Family

House Madigan

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" Reason and Strength"

The descendants of the Jazuma Family, by way of the middle son Halcyon, House Madigan remained reclusive and hidden until the brothers Aurelius and Hendrick petitioned for the right to adventure out into the world. The family relented and sent the two scions of the house out into the world. Shortly thereafter, bold Belruel set out after them.

Ancestors

Jazuma Family

Noble Members

Hendrick Madigan

May a bright future await us here where the Lurian sun sets. May we ever serve as a paragon of moderation and reason, of peace and justice.

A fiery and restless youth, it was Hendrick who first attempted to leave House Madigan to see the world and convinced his brother to do likewise. Bold, passionate, and clever, Hendrick is more confidant in himself than he has a right be and is eager to prove himself to those around him. He arrived in the realm of Luria Nova where he was warmly welcomed by Torpius D'Arricarrère who converted him to the fold of Aetheris Pyrism, a faith that he now pledges his life to. In the faith, he is the author of collection of documents on Theosophy, dubbed The Madigan Research Journals. Possessing his father's knack for politics and law, Hendrick was appointed as the Earl of Thar Gortauth in the newly established Duchy of Shinnen.

He participated in the formation of the realm of Luria Vesperi and has the honor of serving as its first High Magistrate and Ambassador - as well as Blaze Guide of Aetheris Pyrism.

As Hendrick's rise continued, he met and fell in love with Alice Arundel, his knight at the time and began courting her. However, around this time, due to an ancient curse inflicted by the Gods and a possession by a Lower Spirit, Hendrick began to lose his mind and his sense of loyalty. He began plotting against his friend and king, Bipel Coldchest, and sought to take control of his faith. With grand plans for a future theocracy and for his own lordship over the lands, Hendrick simultaneously founded the Zealots of the Flame - a group of fanatical templars that he planned to use as his force within the Church - and fomented rebellion in Luria Vesperi.

His mental state continued to deteriorate, as he became increasingly violent - abusive particularly to Alice - and amoral, betraying his friends an allies.

After his rebellion failed, Hendrick and Alice fled to Solaria, partially to escape the Vesperian justice, partially to evade Jeffrey Norrel - Hendrick's right-hand man and the Protector of the Faith. In Solaria, Hendrick began life anew, undergoing religious purification and penance with the Prophet and securing the Lordship of Mattan Dews.

However, Jeffrey Norrel, still seeking his life, followed Hendrick and in quick succession wounded Hendrick's champion, Sir Bremen Olsmford, and killing Hendrick's best friend, Francoise Duvaille, before being driven from Lurian lands. Houses Solari, Madigan, and Duvaille all swore blood debts against House Norrel.

Positions, past and present: High Magistrate of Luria Vesperi, Ambassador of Luria Vesperi, Earl of Thar Gortauth, Blaze Guide of Aetheris Pyrism, Earl of Mattan Dews.

Aurelius Madgian

Here I stand, Lord of Darkness and I will take not one step back. Here is where the North stands strong, where we will throw back your hordes. Come, beast, for the only way I will retreat is in death!"

In contrast to his brash and bold brother, Aurelius is a calm and considerate young man, not gifted in the ways of the sword, but given over to being a scholar and thinker. Overshadowed by his brother, he never learned much in terms of combat, instead choosing to spend his time in the family library and listening to his father's tales. Thanks to his silence, bookishness, and delicacy, many treat Aurelius as if he is an aloof princeling, someone looking down disdainfully on others.

Aurelius eventually made his war to the realm of Thalmarkin, arriving around the same time as the Fifth Blight. He immediately gathered a redoubtable troop of men and cast aside his fears of war, joining the fight against the Overlord. He was part of the major offensive of Bisana and was the last noble on the battlefield during the defense of Unger against the Darkest Hour of the North.

During the invasion, the need for a dedicated expert on magical items and scrolls, and and organizers for the freemen of the realm prompted the creation of the position of Grand Wizard and the Order of the Cold Flame. To his great honor, the position was bestowed on Aurelius.

Thanks to his time in the Fifth Invasion, Aurelius managed to shed his cold exterior and his fear of martial confrontation and became a capable commander and exceptional archer.

Dayne The Bastard Bard

Also called, mostly by his own tongue, Dayne the Beautiful, Dayne the Dashing, and Dayne the Bold, the bastard of the Madigan family followed his less ambitious brother Aurelius to Thalmarkin, hoping to profit in the Fifth Invasion. Though adequate with a blade and exploring, Dayne is a skilled singer and lute player, gifted with flowery words and given to the simple pleasures in life.

After the death of his betrothed, Benedicta Malboro, Dayne vanished.

Belruel Madigan

"There are those that call me mad. They have never had the misfortune to meet my sister" - Hendrick Madigan. "Belruel cares for naught but three things: Gold, women, and killing. And she is generally fondest of the latter" - Aurelius Madigan

Belruel Madigan, called the Pale Rose, is as deadly as she is beautiful. The most martially inclined of the Madigan children, she considers herself more of a man than her two bookish brothers. Standing at six feet high and capable of cleaving a man in twain, the Pale Rose is still a great beauty, gifted with fair Madigan hair and full lips. Her charms, though they entice men, are entirely saved for women - a fact which Belruel is never shy to boast about.

Serving as Shield of the King in Sorraine, Belruel is fiercely loyal and protective of the Sartanian King, Caspius Arundel. After proving herself in a duel with the Crown Princess, Belruel won admission to the ranks of Inquisitors, personally serving under the King and later commanding the defensive army, the Crimson Watch.

Assorted Others

Caedemon Madigan

Firstborn of Hendrick and Alice, Caedemon had an idyllic childhood as the Crown-Prince of Luria Nova. When his mother and father separated around his fourth nameday, Caedemon was sent to live with Hendrick and was raised in a strict Madigan fashion.

Proslyn Silverfire

Son of Brom Silverfire and Belruel Madigan. Adopted as a ward by his uncle, Hendrick.

Characteristics

As noted by the High Justice of Luria Nova, House Madigan retains a strong Summer Isles accent ((OOC: Welsh)) and must speak and write in their second tongue out in the world. Hendrick Madigan in particular is noted for his strong accent. Physically, the people of House Madigan tend to have dark blonde hair, blue eyes, and be slender and tall - giving them a tendency towards politics rather than martial confrontation.