Neill Family
The Viking Clan of O'Neil
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The Viking clan of O'Neil hails from the rugged wild-land outside of the great city of Makar that lies on the very edge of the frozen borders of the Barony of Makar. For many generations the Clan kept to itself in the forests, preferring to hunt and gather wealth while letting the outside world pass it by. It has been said that the only time an O'Neil ventures from the forest is to take a wife. It has also been said, though never verified since the odes of the Clan are never heard by an outsider's ear, that the Clan was once one of the greatest warrior clans in the land. Rumor has it they were either beaten into submission and hiding or decided to quietly withdraw into the forests in order to preserve what they had for future generations.
The Clan is proud of its hunting and fishing traditions and every son of the Clan is taught to use a bow at an early age, soon followed by such skills as tracking, small axe wielding, and boating (Though boating is only reserved for the bravest and toughest of the O'Neils. They are respectful, but, fearful of the sea). Though the O’Neils rarely directly practice any sort of war craft they still train in basic combat in order to defend themselves from raiders that come from the sea. They also maintain small forges that produce a variety of high quality weapons.
Though the O’Neils prefer to remain in the forest, adventuring occasionally into the city, it was only a matter of time before one of the Clan grew restless with this life of isolation. One winter as the frigid northern snows blew in Ender O'Neil emerged from the forest with the intent to make a life for himself outside of family hunting grounds. And so began the reemergence of the O'Neils.
The current Patriarch of the O'Neil clan is the ancient and wise Úlfr whom many O'Neils fear may be nearing his death. Erik, Ender's father, died years ago on a bear hunt when Ender was young. Kvasir, the only other son of Patriarch Úlfr, has yet to return to the forest since leaving and is feared to be lost at sea. Should Patriarch Úlfr die Ender would be called to return to the forest to take on the role of Patriarch.
Recent Family Tree
----Most Recent Family Tree of the Clan O'Neil----
Clan Patriarch Úlfr and Matriarch Auðr
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Finna and Erik Kvasir and Álfdís
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Valencia and Ender* (Eldest Son) Weland* (Second Son) Cid*
Unknown Connection to Family
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"His Lordship**"
*Characters actually in play
**See Character History
Family Heirarchy
----Current Hierarchy of the O'Neil Clan----
Clan Patriarch Úlfr
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Erik | Kvasir
(Deceased) | (Missing)
Ender
(Eldest Son) /-------\
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Weland Cid
(Second Son of Erik) (Exiled)
Sons of the O'Neil Clan
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- Cormac - The Bastard
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