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| − | + | == House Unwin == | |
| + | Long ago,House Unwin was once an influential and prosperous family among the nobility of [[Dwilight]]. Unfortunately, poor management and a great deal of pride reduced this once great House to a state of mediocrity and poverty. After generations upon generations of life amongst the lesser noble families of Dwilight House Unwin has finally managed to recover signifigantly under the guidance of Lord Adney. Once again, House Unwin has possession of wealth and influence. While still struggling to maintain its newly restored place amongst the greater nobility, House Unwin is ready to show its true worth. | ||
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| + | Balance, honor and integrity are key values Lord Adney, the family patriarch, strives to instill in all Unwins. All Unwin children are taught to read, write and figure, and receive rigorous training in the fields of politics, religion, and war. House Unwin has also maintained many contacts amongst the minor nobles of all continents and sends Unwin children to serve as page and squires under these nobles when lacking more prestigious options. | ||
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| + | ===The Living=== | ||
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| + | ==== Alric ==== | ||
| + | The eldest son of Lord Adney, Alric is arrogant, bloodthirsty, selfish and cruel. He feels entitled to a pleasant life and believes that might makes right and will often use force to get his way. He easily takes affront and seldom forgives. He has little respect for the lives of fellow nobility and no respect for the life of anything else. | ||
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| + | Alric's father did not approve of his young sons tendencies and felt helpless in effecting change in the child. As a last resort, Alric was sent to serve and train under a family friend - a man of the lesser nobility who led militia in Cathay. Alric’s new instructor was tasked with bettering the boy if possible and to delay his release if not. Alric has since become a Troop Leader but he now holds a grudge against his father. | ||
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| + | Alric has found great fortune in Cathay. He has gained a region to rule, marshalship of the Cathayan Army and the mentorship of William Norerel. His time with Duke William has given him taught Alric to show greater restraint. Alric has even begun reading without need and trying to think through his actions a bit. He is still cruel, selfish and arrogant but his ambitions have tempered him a bit. | ||
| − | == | + | ====Cedric==== |
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| + | Cedric has chosen to live a life of a Hedge Knight. He follows a strict code of ethics an believes that it is his responsibility to aid those in need, wherever they may be. He has a love of combat tempered by a generous and kind spirit. He believes in the power of truth and always speaks what he believes to be the truth. | ||
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| + | Cedric served as a page and squire under a minor noble in Easton until he came of age. He has since decided to give his sword in service of Darka, whom he sees as underdogs in the great war of Atamara. | ||
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| + | Cedric and Edgar are twin brothers but have not seen each other since they were seven. | ||
| − | === | + | ====Edgar==== |
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| − | + | Edgar believes that nothing is more important that proper conduct. He highly values honor, integrity and balance. He seeks to serve his chosen realm faithfully though he does nurse a repressed desire for political power. He is a capable warrior but views battle as a last resort. | |
| − | + | Edgar served as page and squire under a noble of Westmoor. Upon finishing his training Edgar decided to remain in Westmoor. | |
| − | + | Edgar and Cedric are twin brothers but have not seen each other since they were seven. | |
| − | === | + | ===The Dead=== |
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| − | + | ==== Brantley ==== | |
| − | + | Brantly was always the favorite of Lord Adney and was the only Unwin child raised by his parents at home. During Brantley’s short life he served a short stint in the Lurian Vesperi military before receiving his call to serve as a priest of the Family religion, Aetheris Pyrism. Brantley rose quickly in the faith and even served as it’s leader for a short time before his death. Brantley never married and had no heirs. | |
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Revision as of 13:14, 7 February 2013
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House Unwin
Long ago,House Unwin was once an influential and prosperous family among the nobility of Dwilight. Unfortunately, poor management and a great deal of pride reduced this once great House to a state of mediocrity and poverty. After generations upon generations of life amongst the lesser noble families of Dwilight House Unwin has finally managed to recover signifigantly under the guidance of Lord Adney. Once again, House Unwin has possession of wealth and influence. While still struggling to maintain its newly restored place amongst the greater nobility, House Unwin is ready to show its true worth.
Balance, honor and integrity are key values Lord Adney, the family patriarch, strives to instill in all Unwins. All Unwin children are taught to read, write and figure, and receive rigorous training in the fields of politics, religion, and war. House Unwin has also maintained many contacts amongst the minor nobles of all continents and sends Unwin children to serve as page and squires under these nobles when lacking more prestigious options.
The Living
Alric
The eldest son of Lord Adney, Alric is arrogant, bloodthirsty, selfish and cruel. He feels entitled to a pleasant life and believes that might makes right and will often use force to get his way. He easily takes affront and seldom forgives. He has little respect for the lives of fellow nobility and no respect for the life of anything else.
Alric's father did not approve of his young sons tendencies and felt helpless in effecting change in the child. As a last resort, Alric was sent to serve and train under a family friend - a man of the lesser nobility who led militia in Cathay. Alric’s new instructor was tasked with bettering the boy if possible and to delay his release if not. Alric has since become a Troop Leader but he now holds a grudge against his father.
Alric has found great fortune in Cathay. He has gained a region to rule, marshalship of the Cathayan Army and the mentorship of William Norerel. His time with Duke William has given him taught Alric to show greater restraint. Alric has even begun reading without need and trying to think through his actions a bit. He is still cruel, selfish and arrogant but his ambitions have tempered him a bit.
Cedric
Cedric has chosen to live a life of a Hedge Knight. He follows a strict code of ethics an believes that it is his responsibility to aid those in need, wherever they may be. He has a love of combat tempered by a generous and kind spirit. He believes in the power of truth and always speaks what he believes to be the truth.
Cedric served as a page and squire under a minor noble in Easton until he came of age. He has since decided to give his sword in service of Darka, whom he sees as underdogs in the great war of Atamara.
Cedric and Edgar are twin brothers but have not seen each other since they were seven.
Edgar
Edgar believes that nothing is more important that proper conduct. He highly values honor, integrity and balance. He seeks to serve his chosen realm faithfully though he does nurse a repressed desire for political power. He is a capable warrior but views battle as a last resort.
Edgar served as page and squire under a noble of Westmoor. Upon finishing his training Edgar decided to remain in Westmoor.
Edgar and Cedric are twin brothers but have not seen each other since they were seven.
The Dead
Brantley
Brantly was always the favorite of Lord Adney and was the only Unwin child raised by his parents at home. During Brantley’s short life he served a short stint in the Lurian Vesperi military before receiving his call to serve as a priest of the Family religion, Aetheris Pyrism. Brantley rose quickly in the faith and even served as it’s leader for a short time before his death. Brantley never married and had no heirs.
