Background
Originally established in Riverholm, Abington on Atamara, the family also currently has members in Ibladesh (on East Continent), Toren (on South-East) and an adventurer in the Far East. The family's name "Arete", is derived from the Greek word ἀρετή, meaning "virtue," or more specifically, "the excellence that makes anything an outstanding specimen of its kind, especially well fitted to its ends". The family motto is
kratestho logon logoi kratousin humon
which translates from Greek as "Master your words, or your words will master you". The family has grown very quickly, and most credit adherence to the motto for their success.
Family Fame
The Arete Family
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Aeryn
Averyll
Averyll Arete commanding the field at the victorious Battle of Lesthem, where the heroic Pontifex Phear was unfortunately killed.
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Vitals
Titles
History
- Began her career in Toren (07/06/06)
- Appointed as Countess of Jerelin (09/08/06)
- Appointed as Marshall of the Army of Tor (11/29/06)
- Elected as Fiduciary of Toren (12/27/06)
- Elected as Pontifex of Toren (5/17/07)
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Alendru
Vitals
Titles
- Baron of Ar Raqqah
- Marshal of the Army of Sartan
History
- Began his career in Ibladesh (08/20/06)
- Appointed as Baron of Ar Raqqah (10/05/06)
- Founded the guild "The Order of Tersea" (11/12/06, now closed)
Aaliyah
Aaliyah Arete hunting for monsters in Todtpiz.
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The family also suffers the name of Aaliyah Arete, who was disowned by the family for having relations with a commoner. She was subsequently sent to the Far East "to be the commoner she pretends to be." At first Aaliyah was defiant, but she has learned to appreciate her noble heritage and strives to regain her honour and her family's respect. Alendru is sympathetic towards Aaliyah's circumstances, as he himself would prefer a life beyond "the petty etiquette of nobility." Averyll is disdainful towards Aaliyah, as she believes that "nothing is more important than serving the realm." Aeryn is indifferent towards Aaliyah, as she is concerned only for "the general good and welfare of the people of Abington."
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