DuPre Family/Old

House DuPre

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The House DuPre was a great supporter of Giblot and its beliefs, yet has since been banished from its homelands. A family who prides itself on its combat abilities and its love for their patron goddess Lillith. The family in its past were part of an ancient cult named after the founder Tierl DuPre. The Cult of Tierl used the goddess of Life and Death as a reason for their actions of butchery, in search for immortality. With the insurgence of foreign nobility into Giblot lands the members who followed Tierl went underground. Hiding their practices from the public eye in hope on not being detected, while others would openly support the government.

Yet in recent years the factions with House DuPre were coming into conflict and an heir would have to be found to propel the family into the future. Two brothers were chosen, Dante and Dalvanius. Dante had decided to stay with the family, and continue to follow the cult in secret. While the more foolish younger brother left for other lands, to attain fame and fortune for the family. In other lands another offshoot of the DuPre thrived yet under different names. House Takiyama as they were now known left Giblot lands in search of peace. Believing that their barbaric actions were uncalled for. And that these ritualistic sacrifices to a goddess of both life and death were not warranted.

Dante Eirncul DuPre

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Childhood Years

Dante was born in Giblot to Waltfeld and Natarle DuPre, and lived on the family estate. He was the pride on joy of the family until the birth in later years of his brother Dalvanius. By then Dante had begun his training under the watchful eyes of his Uncle Yzakra, who for many years fought under the banner of Giblot. At such a young age Dante showed great potential in the art of swordplay and at the age of eight he could defeat those lesser in the Giblot militia. And soon Yzakra would show something of even more interest to young Dante. Discarding his other teachings for the pure pursuit of fighting, he went along with his uncle on a learning expedition. But what he would see during that outing, would change him and his path into the future. Uncle Yzakra took him into the underworld and showed him the history of his family, the Cult of Tierl.

Cult of Tierl

Dante had joined some of his family in following the Cult of Tierl at the age of 10, in defiance of his parents. And even left to stay with his uncle who had become more like a father then his own dear dad. His initiation to his family legacy was bloodier then the others had expected. A girl six years his senior was brought down into the catacombs below the city surface and laid out in front of the young Dante. He would kill the girl before everyone present and then be marked by her blood by the cults leader at the time. To the disbelief of all those that witnessed the death, they were dismayed at the extent Dante would go to. After killing her with a dagger to her heart, Maester Siegel marked him with the blood that flowed from her. While the others left due to the ceremony being at its end, the young Dante jumped up on the stone slab alter. The girl was still alive even with such a mortal wound, and slowly Dante begun to disrobe her to the chilled air. Her gurgled screams spewing forth blood that had collected in her mouth. Standing above the naked body he started carving names into her skin, those of his parent, his brother, those that had abandoned him when Dalvanius was born. Climbing on top of her still quacking body Dante then sunk his canines into the flesh of the girls neck. An uncanny growth of the families canines becoming a form of power, especially with those whose would grow longer then others. From the meek little wound he would suck on the blood that flowed from her. And when finally no more flowed he ended her life by extracted her heart. Returning to the family estate to confront his 6-year-old brother, he gave him a little present. The heart of the girl he had killed during his initiation into his new family. In the coming years Dante’s thirst for blood would increase with every kill he took part in.

Coming of Age

When Dante turned 18 he was sent to the Militant family in Drenga to complete his final tests. He would learn and further his skills in war under the guidance of those within the Militant household. A family who had been close to his own for many generations, but had gained more renown then his own. His training was quick to commence and quick to come to an end. Keeping his bloodlust hidden from those around him, yet people in Drenga became more concerned when the killer of those drained of blood could not be found. Soon he would leave Drenga to return once again to his home in Giblot and confront the elders who seeked to strengthen the families holding. At the time Dante worked with his family making it known to those nobles within Giblot. Yet while this happened his parents and brother would leave, and not take Dante with them. Alone he became the head of the family with the departure of his father, and with it brought to light the Cult of Tierl once again.

Serving Giblot

At the age of 22 Dante joined the other nobles of Giblot and soon found himself joining the service under Goergyboy Militant. During the previous years he had not made much attempt to consort with those of the Militant household, yet now he found himself working with one. Going to Drenga to meet with Goergyboy to escort him onto Helsera were he was to be appointed as count. Yet not all was well between the two due to an incident in Koolaris, that left Goergyboy and his caravan fending of an undead attack, while Dante and his men took a detour to instead watch them. Upon arrival in Helsera and Goergyboy’s later appointment as Count, Dante himself swore to protect the people of Helsera. But instead found himself working in fields alongside peasants. And the rift between Goergyboy and Dante grew even bigger with every insulting duty that was forced upon him. Dante found himself being able to meet with other nobles of the republic in helping to further its future. And in ernest he found himself seeking battle with those of Outer Tilog. Although he knew nothing of these people at the time, it didn’t change his mind. Determined to strike out at those he himself thought to be enemies of Giblot. When the attack on Rollsover commenced he was on the frontlines and ready to battle the enemy, and later he would enter the mountains of Steepglades in search of more battle. While others stayed in Rollsover convincing peasants that they now had just rulers. During one of Dante's excursions a so called relative by the name of Sohei Takiyama came to Giblot. When Dante returned he bid Sohei greetins but that was the last of it, due to Dante not believing him a true DuPre. When Dante later returned to Giblot and the Republic, he found that he didn’t hate Outer Tilog. As he did hate the regime of Thanatos Reaver and those within the Giblot council. He watched as nobles he looked up to left out of disgust for Thanatos. Because Helsera had been lost to Outer Tilog while they were asked to sit back and watch. Sadi SaDiablo and Gheros Patel left for greener pasters, and Dante would soon find himself doing similar. Speaking out openly against both Militants and later Prime Minister Thanatos. He found himself and the House DuPre exiled from Giblot’s lands, by none other then his so called liege Goergyboy.

Outer Tilog and Freedom

Leaving Giblot for the darker realm of Outer Tilog, he was warmly greeted when the learnt of why he was exiled. To them the taunting and feasting upon of Giblot nobility and peasantry alike had been a long lasting past-time. Enlisting in the army of Outer Tilog under the command of Maester Angus Na Leodaich. But that was not all he did, he made public his distaste towards the leadership of Giblot and his wants to destroy it. Cut off the chickens head and watch it run wildly without order. Dante emmersed himself into Outer Tilog's society, and started to feel for the one he hated the most. Moira has since carved many things into Dante's skin. And each have become accustomed to the loss of blood, which frequents such simple events as just meeting one another. Yet his has become one of lust, yearning for the sweet taste of her blood that quenches his thirst. Without the crimson nectar of Moira he must drink daily the blood of other. Just to hinder the madness that ravages his now incomplete body. During Dante's departure of Giblot lands during a recent battle, he slaughtered a whole outer village in Rollsover. The bloody scenes becoming more entricate as he has been going along. But in his fleet he left word with one surviving local for Gander Militant to follow him into the moutains of Steepglades. A request that Gander did not pursue, but instead Goergyboy along with an attacking force of Giblots nobles. Perched in the mountains overlooking the carnage that would ensue Dante watched on. Later to enter the Outer Tilogs camp in search of Moira once again. Receiving another one of her markings he left after draining her of some blood. This time calling for Goergyboy to come and find him while he slumbered.

Awakening

Dante had awoken from his lengthy slumber in hunger. For weeks blood had failed to touch his lips. The essence of life for all. ~~#0000FF:We'll be right back after a word from our sponsers.

Are you feeling lonely, unwanted by those around you...
Well come on down to your local catacombs...
And the Cult of Tierl will make your dreams come true.~~ ~~#FF0000:Fine so I can't remember everything, guess I should update more often. But atleast I will fill this section in eventually.~~

Rebirth of a Traitor

During a stay in the dungeons of Giblot, Dante was visit by the Judge Lisa. Her so called acts of torture were childs play compared to what he had already endured. His own hands and those of others had done far worse. Then the day came for the final performance, the last song that was Dante DuPre. ~~#FF0000:Execution link found below.~~ Within the following weeks things started to happen. First the body of Dante had vanished, and days later his head would be stolen from Count Gander's mansion. It wouldn't take long before both found each other. In the hands of the Cult of Tierl life would be given the dead. Already the dead ravaged the once peaceful lands of Giblot. Much like the day he first presented himself to the noble court. The dead would rise to great him once again. They had used similar techniques to there Tilogian brothers who had created the demonspawn Thanares. But this was no golem they toiled with on this fateful night. No tonight would beckon the return of the Maester to Giblot soil. Soon rumours begun to spread amoung the land of someone resembling the dead Dante. More rumours spoke of an indivual who bore the same name. Without his memories, without knowing who he is... without a care in the world.

Dalvanius Tristan DuPre

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At an early age Dalvanius traveled to Tara on the continent of Atamara to make a name for himself away from his brother. Upon arrival he made his home in Tandsu(currently rogue) and swore fealty to the Duchy of Foda. It didn't take long for him to see battle after he had presented himself to the General Gil Dérun. War was and still is a constant threat to Tara, and as such Dalvanius decided to dedicate his life to warfare.Forsaking the work of others he meet his follow companions on the battlefield. But in recent times things had changed with the loss of his home Tandsu and a new General. Moving quickly from his post in the south Dalvanius moves towards the northern battlelines. Determined to help in the fighting and destruction of his enemies. After being accused of treason for wishing to feed his troops by taking what is needed instead of begging like other nobles. Dalvanius took leave of a military life when he retreated to Tandsu to live a honest and simple life. ~~#FF0000:He just didn't get a very good RP story going for him~~

Nataria Lunamaria DuPre

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A female child saved by Dante DuPre during his exile from Giblot, she was later adopted by the DuPre household as one of there own. Nataria was taught the laws of both Giblot and Outer Tilog by her new father. After growing up to witness and partake in ritual sacrifices she became harded to the harse world. Once she was old enough Dante asked her to travel and learn ways in which to defeat Thanatos. Gathering together a small army of loyal Outer Tilog soldiers she set sail for far off lands. After a week at see she had become board with traveling and started to slaughter the slaves she had taken with her as trade. Three days later the ship was attacked and during the battle the ship destroyed. She had been knocked out by a falling piece of wood. Nataris later awoke on a beach, and scattered around was a few of her troops. Gathered together she sent out a couple of scouts for recon, and was rewarded with news of troops marching towards her. After the short battle it was found that they were on each others side, and she now seeked knowledge to save her home. Nataria swore herself to the newly elected Duke Ozrat and was proptly ordered to patrol the northern borders.

It wasn't long before her blade meet with the tender flesh of her enemies. While sent to aid allies (Arcaea) she had the oppurtunity to fight against both Sartania and the Highland Empire. To an extent she also faught with the ruler of Arcaea, words flinging between the two. And if she had gotten her chance her blade would of dived for his heart. In the battle she was meet by her so called uncle Sohei Takiyama, who had joined the Highland Empire. During the battle she vowed to take the life of her uncle and then present him to her father. Upon returning to Lasanarian lands after the fighting she was to gain control of the Ahael mountains. Something she was very pleased about due to her fascination with its ever so mysterious caves. And for the sport of killing more Wulfen, or atleast taming some for pets.

When Lasanar was invaded again by the Island Rothe (Arcaneons) as she called them, she was all ready to go after them. For her supply of human body parts had almost depleted itself. In fact her whole supply of Highland hearts had disappeared, and she so wanted a substitute.

In recent weeks Lasanar has come under hardships, and Nataria was not excused for such trivia. With changes in the council, and now the loss of both her precious Ahael and the northern border. Nataria finds herself at a loss, no longer does she have faith in the now general Draban. Who after ordering her into battle, fleed along with all but one other noble of Lasanar. Left to die in make shift hospital in Hupar, she has disobeyed all current orders from Draban. His messengers being shot on sight before they even have a chance to do there jobs. A job that has now become very dangerous when Nataria is the recipient. Returning to the now Svunnetland controlled Ahael, she has been asked by both the prime mininster that she trusts and now judge to return. Yet she has not, being hell bent on visiting Ahael to retrieve things she says are precious to her.

Final Days

Nataria had been spending much time enjoying the pleasures of jousting. The fearless women who rode beast compared to others. Now she had finally returned to empty wasteland. The Svunnetlanders had all journeyed north to do battle, but not Nataria. With the others away she would persue a personal agenda. The utter destruction of the one known as Sarig. She had found that he lay not to the north... but to the south in the dieing kingdom of Nighthelm. Marching to Razrpot to bid him battle for having been bested in the joust. Letters were sent to Sarig bidding him battle. To the Principality of Zenosa she sent word that she would travel there lands. Razrpot was a lonely place and to pass the time Nataria would let free the Wulfen to roam. And by each days end they would return with coats painted red. But then news came that Sarig would not face her, a coward who turned down a challenge to do battle. In anger a letter was sent to the King of Nighthelm declaring that he take the place of Sarig, or that his champion instead. Word came and it did not bring gleeful smiles. Nighthelm would have her wait while battled peasants to the west. Still more letters were sent demanding that Nighthelm send its chosen to do battle with her. Then came the day that battle came, but it was with a Zenosian. Taking it as a sign that this was Nighthelms chosen, she joined the slaughter once she heard the cries of dieing Wulfen. The Zenosians had been able to fell several of the beast but at the expense of there own. Only three survived Nataria's assault and only barely. The Zenosian warrior being gravely wounded in the fray. The Zenosians cried out that one of there own had been attacked. And sent a great many to take revenge on Nataria. ~~#FF0000:Well I'm sure you get the idea. Nataria goes rogue while still waiting for Sarig to show. Zenosa get angry and mass attack Nataria, capturing her. Nataria yells for her release to fight Sarig may he show. Judge take it all as a babbling idiot. Then you die.~~

Sohei Ryu Gyuun Takiyama

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Sohei is the cousin of both Dante and Dalvanius and as such does not bear the name DuPre, he instead is of the Takiyama family. Takiyama is a distant line of the House DuPre which allows him some grasp over the family. Born in the realm of Fontan it wasn't long until he wished to learn more about his ancestry. The journey to Giblot took him far across the vast seas to a new land, the Colonies. Upon arriving in the city he went to the temple to pray to the gods, and thank them for his safe arrival. He soon went to bid greetings to the head of the family and was welcomed with open arms by Dante who would later show him the wonders of the city. Though not all appeared well between the two being brought up as they had been, Sohei believed in peace. And the war with those he was told to be cousins of the realm seemed pointless until he later learnt of the beings the Tilogians worshiped. For training he went to the mountaineous region of Drenga were he pledged himself to its Baron before going into the hills for solitude. When he finally returned he was meet with hostility from the council because of his relation to Dante. Shortly after he was exiled along with House DuPre? and helping them flee Giblot he had to take them past Giblets armies. He soon found himself in the lands of Southern Bakker we he was privilaged to witness a play conducted by the Guild. He would then travel to the Dark Citadel to learn the theatre art for himself, and was quick to start the Takiyama Theatre Troupe. He seeked out Cancelot Junior to attain the teachings and he hopes to soon leave to perform his own acts. After learning much about the arts Sohei started to create his own style of theatre that he has named 'IO' Preparing once again to travel he went to Outer Tilog City wishing to bid farewell to his cousin, but unable to find him he left without a word. Now travelling to a new land once again to strengthen his knowledge of the world, and to spread news of his Io Theatre and the Lady Lillith. The people of the Highlands begun to warm to Sohei and his faith. Even as much as the region of Pesol choosing Lady Lillith as there own patron goddess, and following Sohei. When he later went to aid his allies he was struck by his own niece, Nataria. Getting away with his life he returned to the Highlands and to Pesol in particular. It was quickly becoming one with the church, and shortly afterwards Sohei was given the land. Now on a mission to make Pesol the new home of Lillith, he and his 12 students tend to the peoples every needs. Recently the IO Theatre group performed in the city of Ozrat, to great reviews. Watched by the nobles of the Highland, City councilmen of Ozrat as well as its citizens. The night was one of peace, without the bloodshed and screams that would normally sound when Sadi was in town. We also had a promosing student in a young noble called John Lowenbruck but due to unforseen events he has left. Leaving Sohei and the Brotherhood of IO to defend the people by themselves once again.

Rosalind Cristine Beaucoup

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Humble Beginnings

Rosalind lived a sheltered yet peaceful life with her parents in Attlel just north of Ozrat. The people of Attlel truely had freedom from oppression during these times. For noone lay claim to Attlel but the people themselves. In the largest of Attlel's villages lived the Beaucoup family, although they did not have wealth or fame. They did have what was need to survive and the loving daughter. Advance of the Highlanders The day came when the tranqulity of Attlel would be shattered, in the form of the ravourneous Highlanders. Sweeping in from the east with a wave of destruction in its wake, nothing for the people of Attlel would be the same. Innocent lives were being taken, cattle and other beasts mutilated by the sickening Highlanders. Nothing was spared from the destructive forces that now invaded the once majestic realm. For many the face of the enemy was many, but not for one little girl. Rosalind would know the face of the one she wanted killed, Sadi SaDiablo. A sweet and innocent child forced to endure the horrific sight of her own parents death, while herself being spared from the cruelty. He had spoken his name to Rosalind and let her live with that knowledge. Daring her to grow strong and one day come after him, with the safe fate for him as he had given her parents. Rosalind was now alone, sobbing and covered in the blood of her parents. Her only comfort a teddy that her very own mother had made for her. Lasanar to the Rescue The armies of Lasanar marched on Attlel, hoping to drive them out of the north. They had spent weeks converting the once lawless lands of the north, bringing them into the mighty Republic of Lasanar. But Attlel had eluded them, taken by the vile Highlanders who also coveted the lands that Lasanar sort. The people of Attlel seeing the banners of Lasanar fighing against those that had just ravaged there lands. Banded together to help stomp out the unwanted Highlanders. One Lasanar noble by the name of Nataria DuPre rode at the front of the ranks upon the backs of the savage Wulfen. The battle was short as the Highlands fled Attlel licking there wounds, as the people rejoiced and willingly joined Lasanar.