Arete Family

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 Offices BankerAveryll 1 LordAeryn 1 Attributes Prestige: 10 1 Prestige: 20 1 Family Prestige: 20 1 Family Prestige: 50 1 Family Wealth: 2000 1 Events New GuildAlendru 2 Army SponsorAlendru 1 Family InvestmentAeryn 1 Book PublicationAveryll 1 Deaths Unclarities Unknown Unknown ? Total: 14/50 points

Family Members

Aeryn Age: 23 Class: Mentor Continent: Atamara Realm: Abington Honour: 55 Prestige: 22 Titles Countess of Washford Prophet of Aristoi Atamarism Marshal of the Army of Suville History Began her career in Abington (06/25/06) Appointed as Countess of Washford (08/11/06) Founded Aristoi Atamarism (02/02/07) Appointed as Marshal of the Army of Suville (3/03/07)

Averyll Age: 22 Class: Cavalier Continent: South-East Realm: Toren Honour: 80 Prestige: 32 Titles Fiduciary of Toren Countess of Jerelin Marshall of the Army of Tor 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)

Alendru Age: 24 Class: Trader Continent: East Continent Realm: Ibladesh Honour: 27 Prestige: 11 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

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."