Arete Family

Background

Originally established in Riverholm, Abington on Atamara, the family also currently has members in Ibladesh (on the East Continent), Toren (on the South-East Island) 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's reputation has grown very quickly, and most believe that it is their adherence to their motto that has brought about their success.

Aeryn

Aeryn Arete emerging from her study at the original Temple of the Aristoi in Washford after completing her translation of the The Meter, thus bringing religion to the people of Abington.

Vitals 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

Averyll Arete commanding the field at the victorious Battle of Lesthem, where the heroic Pontifex Phear was unfortunately killed, after which she was elected as the new Pontifex of Toren.

Vitals Age: 22 Class: Cavalier Continent: South-East Realm: Toren Honour: 80 Prestige: 32 Titles Pontifex of Toren 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) Elected as Pontifex of Toren (5/17/07)

Alendru

Vitals

• 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

Aaliyah Arete hunting for monsters in Todtpiz.

Vitals Age: 21 Class: Adventurer Continent: Far East Realm: Grand Lodge of Lunaria Honour: 4 Prestige: 3 Titles None History Began her career in the Grand Lodge of Lunaria (2006-12-18)

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."

Family Fame

The Arete Family Offices Ruler: 0th DayAveryll 1 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: 15/50 points