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== Background == | == Background == | ||
| − | Originally established in [[Riverholm]], [[Abington]] on [[Atamara]], | + | Originally established in [[Riverholm]], [[Abington]] on [[Atamara]], the family also currently has members in [[Ibladesh]] (on [[East Continent]]), [[Toren (SEI)|Toren]] (on [[South-East]]) and an adventurer in the [[Far East]]. The family's name "Arete", is derived from the Greek word '''<big>ἀ</big>ρετή''', 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 <blockquote><center><big>''kratestho logon logoi kratousin humon''</big></center></blockquote> 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. |
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* '''Titles''' | * '''Titles''' | ||
** Baron of [[East Continent/Ar Raqqah|Ar Raqqah]] | ** Baron of [[East Continent/Ar Raqqah|Ar Raqqah]] | ||
| + | ** Marshal of the Army of Sartan | ||
* '''History''' | * '''History''' | ||
** Began his career in [[Ibladesh]] (08/20/06) | ** Began his career in [[Ibladesh]] (08/20/06) | ||
** Appointed as Baron of [[East Continent/Ar Raqqah|Ar Raqqah]] (10/05/06) | ** Appointed as Baron of [[East Continent/Ar Raqqah|Ar Raqqah]] (10/05/06) | ||
| − | ** Founded the guild "The Order of Tersea" (11/12/06) | + | ** Founded the guild "The Order of Tersea" (11/12/06, now closed) |
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Revision as of 06:49, 14 March 2007
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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Family Members
Aeryn
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Averyll
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Alendru |
Aaliyah
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."
