Slasher family
The Slasher family is one that recently began to be well known. It has several sons, but no daughters have been discovered of as yet.
The Slashers are nobles, claiming descent to nobility for many generations. They are a powerful family, however their fortunes have suffered somewhat of recent years. All the Slashers are good-looking, well built strong young men, but somewhat amazingly, all are bachelors. The grandmothers have started to get somewhat frantic over this fact in recent months.
Sons and fathers of the family.
Lancelot, first noble to venture into knighthood. He started out in Cheltenborne, Minas Ithil, Atamara. He was accepted as a knight there by Lady Katherine, and served loyally to the end of his years. Lancelot was a man of few words, not holding many high ambitions of power, but rather to uphold honour and glory in his family. He was one of the most loyal and steadfast nobles in Minas Ithil, betrayal was a thought that never occurred to him throughout his years. After some time, Lancelot declared himself a hero, wanting to devote his remaining years in the service of Minas Ithil. In a battle against Norland, fighting loyally and courageously for his realm, Lancelot gave his life to Minas Ithil, but that battle was won.
Lancelot Arthur, Lancelot's son, started out soon after Lancelot passed. He joined Minas Ithil too, desiring at that time to follow in his father's footsteps, and continue to bring glory and honour to his family. However, Arthur was more ambitious and restless than his father. Dissatisfied with constant obedience required in Minas Ithil, he boarded a ship to Beluaterra, desiring new adventures and experiences. He alighted at Enweil, and has been there ever since. It seems that Arthur had some of his father's blood after all, as he served with honour as a knight for many months, until his dreams of more power to serve his realm were realized, and he was elected Count of Gorin.
Neptune was a lowly commoner. Disowned by the Slasher family after disgraceful behavior, including behaving with blatant disrespect to his lords and rulers, he was set on a boat to the South-East islands to seek his fortune, so that he would not plague the family anymore. Neptune wandered for a while, collecting valuable items and artefacts to eke out a fairly comfortable living. It never crossed his mind to reseek his nobility. One day, he angered the judge of Ikalak, as he had inconvenienced the peasants with his continued snooping. He was banned from the realm. Disheartened and depressed by this second rejection, Neptune boarded a ship away from the islands, and has never been seen alive again.
Neptune Arthur was, however, a faithful son of the Slasher family. He was the younger brother of Lancelot. It is not known exactly how he came to seek his fortune in Fontan, but he has been serving the region Akesh Temple faithfully since then, aiding in its inexorable conquest of the despicable enemies of the mighty realm of Fontan. He is at his deadliest with a sword.
Gahideor is a noble of Tara, and dreams of joining his brothers in Fontan or Enweil. It is not known why his parents named him in the High-Elven way of names, but Gahideor does not appear fully human sometimes. Tall, not built heavily like Neptune Arthur, he has a sharp features, making him look somewhat like a half-elf or even an elf, even though he is fully human, as far as his ancestors can be traced back. He excels in archery, and wields the legendary longbow of the Slashers.
FAMILY HEIRLOOMS: Astroid A longsword. It is made from an unknown, extremely black metal or stone with silver streaks of sapphire. A single, brilliant ruby is embedded deeply in its pommel. The hilt is made of polished silver inlaid with gold bands. It is a luxurious yet fearsome sword and is currently used by Neptune Arthur.
Taronx A spear. It is blood red, made from the strongest titanium, with ruby finishings. It is extremely sturdy and does not splnter upon contacting another knight's shield during jousting. Because of its solid built as well as the heavy metal, it weighs in at over 15 kg, but Lancelot Arthur, who uses the sword, is able to lift it as easily as one lifts a feather. Some say that this is because he has spent years training his arms to use this particular spear, or that the spear is of magical origin. Perhaps that would explain the percular carvings in gold on the body of the spear.]
Spectre This bow is made of oak and mahogany. It is light and portable, and made in the style of elven bows. Despite its seemingly fraility, it is very durable and is legendary for its accuracy. Gahideor, the one with the strongest claim to elven blood, currently uses it.
Nightmare Not much is known about this arrow. That's right, an arrow. Not just any arrow, though. Completely black save for a white tip, this arrow has achieved many famous and great deeds, despite its deplorable name. Gahideor is currently bugging his grand-parents to take it out of storage and let him use it for once.
Zeirrock Not much is known about this legendary sword. It has been lost for millenia. However, based on popular legend and a few rumours, the sword is transparent, yet harder than any metal ever discovered, and it is intensely magical. One side of the sword is said to be able to cut through any surface, no matter how hard, while the other side is able to cut through time and heal all wounds. All of the Slashers dream about this sword and the day when it will eventually return to them.
