Arete Family
Originally from Riverholm, the former capital of Abington (on Atamara), the family also 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 currently has four siblings actively involved in the world. They are each unique in terms of both reputation and personality:
| Name | Realm | Island |
|---|---|---|
| Countess Aeryn | Abington | Atamara |
| Lady Averyll | Toren | South-East Island |
| Baron Alendru | Ibladesh | East Continent |
| Aaliyah | Lunaria | Far East |
The fame of the Arete family grew remarkably fast during its first year: a total 20 points, with 3 more following within days of their one year anniversary. Most of the family's fame was the result of Averyll, who was not only the first member of the family to sit on a realm's council (by being elected as banker), but also served as her realm's ruler for over 100 days. She also acquired the greatest amount of prestige in that time, first by serving in the realm's military through many battles over many months, and than having published numerous books on military strategy, one of which was so well read that it also increased the families fame. Aeryn has also contributed a great deal to the fame of the Arete family, being the first member of the family to be appointed to the command of a region, but even more so by becoming the prophet of a successful religion. She also invested in a region, further increasing the families fame, but she was only able to do because of the efforts of Alendru. Almost every piece of gold that the family enjoys came from Alendru, whose wealth has not only contributed to the careers of both Aeryn and Averyll, but has also increased the families wealth well beyond the point required to earn the reputation of being wealthy. He has also used his wealth to be the first in his family to found a guild and sponsor an army. Neither have proven to be very successful, in fact, the guild eventually closed, but his efforts were recognized regardless.
Below is a table of all the fame points the family has received, along with the name of the family member credited with first completing the criteria for it.
The Arete Family
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