Sigurthr Family

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Background

Little is known about the Sigurthr family and less so about its only known member Bailyhn. What conclusions that can be drawn are gathered from the various bits and pieces of information heard in discussion. The family's name "Sigurthr” is derived from old Norse word “sigurdr”, meaning “guardian of victory”. It is believed this name is an allusion to the long lineage of Norse warriors. It also alludes to where the family comes from, although the far white North is all that is known now. The family motto is

illa es telum vos donatus utor lemma facio nomo locus dignitas mortis pro

which translates from Latin as "these are the arms you are given, use them to make a name worth dying for. The family only has one known member Bailyhn and is secretive in their nature. From what he has said Bailyhn has come to the South-East Continent, to fight for Toren and earn a place at his ancestors table in Annwn