Dubhaine Family
The Clan Dubhaine
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Long content to remain among the faceless ranks of the lesser nobility of the Cagilan Empire on Atamara, it seems that an adventurous strain has 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 the Dubhaine Family is one of the few families in the Cagilan Empire that traces its lineage exclusive through the female line. The Dubhaine menfolk are generally content to seek their fortunes rather than inherit them, although it is not unusual for the matriarch to provide a small grant to kickstart their career.
Matriarch Sorcha Dubhaine is heavily involved with Imperial court politics and has little time for the day-to-day affairs of the Empire, but she still somehow finds 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.
Where are they Now?
Lady Brigdha Dubhaine | courtier | Formerly a knight of Calis and now of Oporto, Lady Brigdha is attempting to make her way as a Trader |
First Minister Aoifa Dubhaine | warrior | 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 |
Countess Moira Dubhaine | warrior | Former Countess of Oporto and sometime Supreme Justice of Fontan, Lady Moira is a staunch defender of Fontan's democratic traditions. |
Prophet Cathal Dubhaine | priest | Former Duke of Alowca and founder of the Church Militant of the Trinity. |
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.