Quest for the Crown (medieval, OOC, COMPLETED)

[Damak Var]

Name of House: House of Vélun
Brief Description of House: The Great House of Vélun is a relatively new addition to the Kingdom, having been absorbed solely twenty-five years ago as a Grand Duchy after a series of agreements were signed between the contemporary King and the then Duke of Vélun. It is in all other respects an old house; some liberalism in it's nature has kept the bloodline untainted by impurities of imbreeding. Today, the house's line is greatly reduced, with two remaining of the house.
If not mentioned, brief description of House's relationship and feelings towards House Wallstryn: Allied. While being known for a streak of liberalism and independence, the concept of honor and allegiance has never been forgotten by Vélun, who are in debt to the Wallstryns for rising the Grand Duchy up. Despite their reservations over King Telvion III, the Grand Duke of Vélun is perfectly aware that the real rulers have always been Prince Galvion and Princess Charlia, who he has always had deep affections for and perhaps more for the Princess Charlia, who appears so much like his past wife in his mind. Unfortunately, the younger brother of Grand Duke Nysander does not feel this way, believing that his brother's actions leads all of Velunia to doom.
Head of House: Nysander of Vélun (M, 29)
Nobility Ranking: Grand Duke
Brief Description of Head of House: Nysander of Vélun is a man beyond his years. Having lost his wife and child just a year ago to sickness and a brother that countermands him at every turn, he has become a man of stone and an icy visage. Despite this, he has kept a small presence at Court, instead sending Julius (his younger brother and a man much more interested in money) to be Coinmaster while he is left to the maintenance of Velunia without the constant annoyance that is his brother. What few people know is the intelligence and reservoir of strength that exists behind the veil.
Relevant House Members: Grand Duke Nysander of Vélun
Brief Description of other House Member: Lord Julius (M, 25) is the current Coinmaster of the realm and is incredibly qualified for his position. With a head for mathematics, figures, and numbers he is a devious and conniving character who has always been resentful of his older brother. It stems from the love he once had for Nysander's dead wife, whom he had courted zealously when younger but had been spurned (or so he thinks).
Name of the Land they rule over: The Grand Duchy of Vélunia
Geography: Vélunia is a coastal province, at the heart of which lies the delta of a great river; sprawling green farmlands make way for great brick-lined port cities. By necessity, due to it's flat and uneasy to defend nature, the people of Vélunia have become renowned as brick-workers, metalworkers, and mercenaries, and cannoneers, and the province operates many ships from which their ancient Priviledges stem.
Desired Position: 1)Coinmaster
RP sample (1-3): 1 2
Notes: I went a way different position than the previous player of Velunia. I was influenced by Lord Baelish from ASOIAF and Eddard Stark.

Can I see some RP samples? Also since you copied a lot of the previous players stuff I have to reiterate my qualms. First, there are no cannoneers because there is no gunpowder. Second, there is no title as Grand Duke. He can be referred to as that in Velunia, but to the rest of Derria he's just a Lord. Julius cannot be a Lord because there are only seven Lords at one time in the whole of Derria, each leader of a great house. So either its Julius or Nysander.

[Damak Var]

You also don't want to make up your own history?

EDIT: Your house can be something completely different by the way. IE. House Hotshit, Lord married to a wife, four kids. Was conquered by Vedrion or joined him.

[Arbarlorn]

Name of House: House of Vélun
Brief Description of House: The Great House of Vélun is a relatively new addition to the Kingdom, having been absorbed solely twenty-five years ago as a Grand Duchy after a series of agreements were signed between the contemporary King and the then Duke of Vélun. It is in all other respects an old house; some liberalism in it's nature has kept the bloodline untainted by impurities of imbreeding. Today, the house's line is greatly reduced, with two remaining of the house.
If not mentioned, brief description of House's relationship and feelings towards House Wallstryn: Allied. While being known for a streak of liberalism and independence, the concept of honor and allegiance has never been forgotten by Vélun, who are in debt to the Wallstryns for rising the Grand Duchy up to their present position. Despite their reservations over King Telvion III, the Lord of Vélun is perfectly aware that the real rulers have always been Prince Galvion and Princess Charlia, who he has always had deep affections for and perhaps more for the Princess Charlia, who appears so much like his past wife in his mind. Unfortunately, the younger brother of Lord Nysander does not feel this way, believing that his brother's actions leads all of Velunia to doom.
Head of House: Nysander of Vélun (M, 29)
Nobility Ranking: Lord
Brief Description of Head of House: Nysander of Vélun is a man beyond his years. Having lost his wife and child just a year ago to sickness and a brother that countermands him at every turn, he has become a man of stone and an icy visage. Despite this, he has kept a small presence at Court, instead sending Julius (his younger brother and a man much more interested in money) to be Coinmaster while he is left to the maintenance of Velunia without the constant annoyance that is his brother. What few people know is the intelligence and reservoir of strength that exists behind the veil.
Relevant House Members: Lord Nysander of Vélun, Julius of Vélun (M, 25)
Brief Description of other House Member: Julius (M, 25) is the current Coinmaster of the realm and is incredibly qualified for his position. With a head for mathematics, figures, and numbers he is a devious and conniving character who has always been resentful of his older brother. It stems from the love he once had for Nysander's dead wife, whom he had courted zealously when younger but had been spurned (or so he thinks).
Name of the Land they rule over: The Grand Duchy of Vélunia
Geography: Vélunia is a coastal province, at the heart of which lies the delta of a great river; sprawling green farmlands make way for great brick-lined port cities. By necessity, due to it's flat and uneasy to defend nature, the people of Vélunia have become renowned as brick-workers, metalworkers, and mercenaries, and artillerists, and the province operates many ships from which their ancient Priviledges stem.
Desired Position: 1)Coinmaster
RP sample (1-3):

Almaran. A good place to stop when moving towards either Brie or Miriel, but not a place to make one’s home, if Onónion was to judge. With hood up over his head, his immense bulk moved through the sea of humanity with a deliberate pace that made people get out of his way quickly, lest they be trampled. His size alone would make those stop to stare in wonderment, for he easily towered over all those before him. Armed with a sword across his back, his hood thrown over his head to protect him from the evil Sun’s rays, he made the most dramatic figure that made Onónion grind his teeth so hard, he was sure that Talos himself heard the grinding crunch.

It was not in Onónion's nature to move under the light of day. If the sunlight was to touch his eyes, he would be gone, consumed by the Rage and most likely hunted like an animal. No, he had been removed from the inn he had been staying at by the innkeeper, a fat stupid man who had called Onónion werewolf and threatened to have the guard called to put him out of his misery. Onónion had simply stared at the man with his ink black eyes, thrown his hood up and stalked off into the hated sunlight without a backward glance at the idiocy of the innkeeper. And of course, the Innkeeper refused to pay back the money he had been given for the bug-infested room he had rented to Onónion for the morning. Onónion could have taken it by force, if he had so wished, but that would have brought the guard down on him quicker than any threat by the innkeeper.

All ready in a foul temper, Onónion found himself in the center of the town itself, in front of the bounty board. Work was work, and idle hands did Maehdros’ work as Onónion's foster father was oft heard saying as he made his way towards his forge in the heart of the Northwood. Truth be told, Onónion needed the work, something to take his mind off the anger that was budding in his breast. Onónion was not in front of the bounty board for five seconds before he heard someone speaking to him, and not only speaking but jabbing his finger at him as if that was any way to garner his attention, as if Onónion was deaf to the voice of the man. "This one. You want this one. The offer is currently ten gold, but I'll give you twelve and provisions if you take the job right now."

Twelve gold. Enough payment for Onónion to see himself well provisioned for the road ahead. In the haggling, Onónion often found that if he kept his mouth shut and gave the haggler a stare, it would often work in making the buyer up the price for Onónion. The man before him appeared to be a Lord, in the lower end of his middle years. His face had once been stern and proud, but age and grief had made the jaws sag and shadows gather beneath the fading green of the Lord’s eyes. Glancing towards the bounty board to where the man pointed, Onónion read quickly and surmised that it was well worth the Lord’s weight in gold the Lady daughter was returned to him.

Before Onónion could make any reply, the Lord continued in the same tinge of desperation as before,"Fifteen gold then. Fifteen gold and one of the my servants will lead you through the area." Raising a hand, Onónion silenced the Lord and shook his head, although the movement was probably not seen by the grieving Lord.” Nay, good Lord. Twelve will prove sufficient." Onónion was not about to take advantage of a father's grief to garner more money from a man in desperate need of help," All I ask if that you give me room and board for the day so that the search for your daughter may begin at night. I understand your impatience and no doubt would wish for me to depart at the moment, but for reasons best kept to myself, I must ask your indulgence and give me the time to rest and prepare. And once dusk has befallen, I swear by the might of Talos your good daughter will be returned to you.” Alive or dead was what went unspoken, but an intelligent man could see what was said between the lines as it were.

Notes: I went a way different position than the previous player of Velunia. I was influenced by Lord Baelish from ASOIAF and Eddard Stark.

I fixed it. I tried to keep as much as the same as possible, not wishing to cause too many ripples.

You also don't want to make up your own history?

EDIT: Your house can be something completely different by the way. IE. House Hotshit, Lord married to a wife, four kids. Was conquered by Vedrion or joined him.

And I like the history that the previous owner had. It was pretty interesting. I merely did a few changes to make things (from my perspective) more interesting. And it's what people are accustomed to. If you feel more comfortable with me changing the history and the House name and what not I will, but overall I don't feel that they are all that important. After all, this is about the current characters (Nysander and Julius)

[Damak Var]

No, I was just making it clear you had that option. Accepted.

Now you have 12k troops camped at Ferndale, the rest are in Velunia. But don't do anything military just yet. We have to figure this out.

[Arbarlorn]

No, I was just making it clear you had that option. Accepted.

Now you have 12k troops camped at Ferndale, the rest are in Velunia. But don't do anything military just yet. We have to figure this out.

Understandable. Do you want Nysander to take command of the forces in Ferndale or would you prefer a bannerman?

[Of the Quendi]

Name of House: Illionae-Aenaea, called Illionae outside their domain but Aenaea within. Illionae refers to their general clan while Aenaea is the specific cadet branch. The House is thus never called Illionae and Aenaea at the same time. Other names has been used as well.
Banner of House

Brief Description of House: The House was founded by Aeneas the Firecrowned, a Prince of the Illion tribe in the Fire lands, far from Derria where the House first rose to prominence as a Princely family. Seafarers and merchants, the lords of Aenaea came into contact with Palaeosia a century ago and eventually began trading with House Delacroix. Two generations ago House Delacroix found themselves faced with serious money trouble and turned to the wealthy House of Aeneae. A marriage was arranged between a daughter of House Delacroix and a very your Aeneaean Prince, Aemoniel Aeneae, heir to the Aeneaean dynasty who gave House Delacroix a very generous bride price, in exchange for which he was created Count Palatine of Palaeosia.

Prince, now Count, Aemoniel, along with a number of young Illionae knights then settled in Palaeosia where they quickly earned the disapproval of the rest of that land, including the Count's own in-laws, who made no secret of the fact that they hated having given Aemoniel a bride of their House for money.

Aemoniel proved himself quite adept at maneuvering in a land where he was deemed a foreign and his House quickly prospered. They quickly became leading in much of the mercantile and seafaring efforts of Palaeosia and often presented unorthodox and novel solutions to the problems facing the land, yet remained fairly obscure.

Until House Delacroix went extinct. Aemoniel, now nearing the end of his life, fathered many children with his Delacroix wife prior to her death. The oldest living of his true-born sons, Aeraeriel, is now the legitimate heir to the Delacroix's and Lord of Palaeosia, and Aemoniel will do anything to secure his son's inheritance.
If not mentioned, brief description of House's relationship and feelings towards House Wallstryn: There are no relationship and few feelings as House Illionae has only just emerged on the kingdom-wide scene having previously been involved almost exclusively with Palaeosian matters.
Head of House (name, age, and sex): Count Palatine Aemoniel IV Aeneae, Prince of the Illionae (61) and Aeraeriel Aeneae, Lord of Firania (25)
Nobility Ranking (Lord, Earl, Count, Baron, Knight): Lord, Count and (in pretension) Prince
If not a Lord who are you a vassal to: King Telvion III
Brief Description of Head of House (history, personality, appearance): Count Aemoniel IV Aeneae, Prince of the Illionae, is the patriarch of the House and its supreme leader. He is an old and cunning man who rule over the cast Count Palatinate, the second largest fief of Palaeosia after the Lordship, who is none the less looked down upon by the old Derrian families of the Kingdom. Though he has appeared a devout follower of the Church of the Paragon since his arrival in Palaeosia he remains a follower of the religion of his ancestors.

Lord Aeraeriel Aenaea is his oldest living son and new Lord of Palaeosia having inherited the land through his late mother's claim. Having spend most of his life as a second and lesser son he has remained quite immature in a relatively advanced age and prior to his ascent to the Lordship he has spend most of his time womanizing and drinking with friends. A great task awaits him to bear the mantle of the Lord of Palaeosia.
Relevant House Members (names, age, sex, relation to head of house):

1. Count Aemoniel IV Aenaea (61); joint head of the house, Count of Aeneaeople
   
   1. Linda Delacroix (†); his late wife
   2. Aerkiyae of Palaedraople (24); his current mistress
   3. Lord Aeraeriel Aenaea (25); his son, joint head of the house, Lord of Firania
   4. Sir Uraeziel Aenaea (23); his son
      
      1. Laemende Uriselus (22); his mistress
   5. Sir Ahuraeriel Aenaea (18); his son
   6. Lady Aenemonae Aenaea (17); his daughter
      
      1. Sir Maekar Juniae (22), her fiancé, heir to House Juniae
   7. Baron Vaeriel Haerkonae (55); his cousin; head of House Haerkonae, Shield of the Frontier

Brief Description of other most relevant House Members: Sir Uraeziel Aenaea is perhaps the most able and talented of Count Aemoniel's children. As commander of the War Galleass Blushing Maiden he has risen rapidly through the ranks of the Palaeosian navy and hopes to rise even further still. Jealous of his older brother.

Sir Ahuraraeriel Aenaea is the youngest son of Count Aemoniel. He is deeply religious, but not in the Church of the Paragon.

Lady Aenemonae Aenaea is the only surviving daughter of Count Aemoniel. She is a beautiful young girl, engaged to Sir Maekar Juniae, who looks thinks she is to be a princess not that her older brother is Lord of Palaeosia.
Name of the Land they rule over: Palaeosia
Geography: As described by the Delacroix player
Desired Position (can ask for more than one position, but only one position per family member):
RP sample (1-3): A Game of Thrones RP, Perhaps my best P2M work, The work that partially inspired the one before

[Merodin]

No, I was just making it clear you had that option. Accepted.

Now you have 12k troops camped at Ferndale, the rest are in Velunia. But don't do anything military just yet. We have to figure this out.

Understandable. Do you want Nysander to take command of the forces in Ferndale or would you prefer a bannerman?

Whomever, you choose, I don't think Damak minds.

The scouts are being led by a lieutenant of mine, and then my most trusted bannerman is leading my troops in the north of Alanthi.

It would be reasonable if Nysander led such a large army, but it wouldn't also be uncommon if you let a trusted vassal of yours lead it.

[Damak Var]

Quendi accepted. Arbarlorn, it'd probably be better if you had a bannerman doing it. Because I'm not sure what we want those troops to do right now. I will let you know soon.

EDIT: Like Merodin says, it is up to you. But I just didn't want Nysander standing around doing nothing.

[Merodin]

Quendi accepted. Arbarlorn, it'd probably be better if you had a bannerman doing it. Because I'm not sure what we want those troops to do right now. I will let you know soon.

EDIT: Like Merodin says, it is up to you. But I just didn't want Nysander standing around doing nothing.

Damak, I'll break my post up into bits, otherwise I may be here all morning.

[Arbarlorn]

Quendi accepted. Arbarlorn, it'd probably be better if you had a bannerman doing it. Because I'm not sure what we want those troops to do right now. I will let you know soon.

EDIT: Like Merodin says, it is up to you. But I just didn't want Nysander standing around doing nothing.

Does that mean I need to make a Banner house?

[Damak Var]

You don't need to make an APP for it if you use a bannerman. Just introduce them IC. It might help to make a APP if they are going to play a large role but its completely optional.

Quendi: What kind of people are Aemoniel's children? You can be brief and I'm just wondering.

[Merodin]

Quendi accepted. Arbarlorn, it'd probably be better if you had a bannerman doing it. Because I'm not sure what we want those troops to do right now. I will let you know soon.

EDIT: Like Merodin says, it is up to you. But I just didn't want Nysander standing around doing nothing.

Does that mean I need to make a Banner house?

You don't have to make an app for every bannerman or even one, but hopefully you don't intend to micro-manage your entire army?

Simply say that Count Bob led the vanguard, while Nys took the center, and Duke Jimmy the rearguard or you know, just say some bannermen of yours took positions of command.

Just make-up bannermen as you go along.

[Damak Var]

Yeah that's what I did. Ser Jekyll Stain, Earl Simon Planget, Count Edward Fastolf. I even made up some arbitrary characters who are just cool, like Allen Scarlet the archer. But he's going to play a larger role.

Would Evalin still be into Allen if he becomes the leader of the Hell's Henchmen? Either that or Jestrion is going to take him and he'll be wearing the green and silver instead.

[Of the Quendi]

You don't need to make an APP for it if you use a bannerman. Just introduce them IC. It might help to make a APP if they are going to play a large role but its completely optional.

Quendi: What kind of people are Aemoniel's children? You can be brief and I'm just wondering.

Well I have made (very brief) descriptions of all of them. I will elaborate once I have developed them a bit more.

[Arbarlorn]

Name of House: House Mikael
Banner of House (describe or post a picture): A silver fist wreathed in red flames on a field of gold
Brief Description of House: An old enemy of House Velun, House Mikael at one time was almost on par with the might of House Velun, until it was defeated soundly. Not by war, but by two marriage proposals from Lord Nysander's father, Aulus. Aulus would marry Melina Mikael (sister of the Duke of Mikael) and the Duke of Mikael would marry the sister of Aulus. Unfortunately for the House of Mikael, the Duke of Mikael died shortly after marrying his new wife (some say by nefarious means) and Joanne Mikael nè Velun became the Lady of Anastosia until she gave birth to her first son thirty years ago.
If not mentioned, brief description of House's relationship and feelings towards House Wallstryn: Neutral. A very old House, House Mikael was not overly concerned with what the Wallstryn's thought until twenty five years ago. Even then, they have been highly insular, more interested in hunting, fighting, and traveling. Since Earl James has become Commander of the Velunian forces however, feelings have become divided.
Head of House (name, age, and sex): Earl James Mikael (30, M)
Nobility Ranking (Lord, Earl, Count, Baron, Knight): Earl
If not a Lord who are you a vassal to (wait for a few Great House apps before you answer): House Velun
Brief Description of Head of House (history, personality, appearance): Once a handsome man, a sword stroke across the side of the face has given it a constant leer due to a scar running from the temple to the side of the mouth. Despite the menacing look, Earl James Mikael is known for his jovial and bright manner, always eager for a song and dance. His green eyes always have a spark of wit and mischief in them. With jet black hair shaved close to the skull and a tall very bulky build, he is instantly distinguishable. Despite his mischievious manner, he is considered Lord Nysander's best commander, with a latent feel for the battlefield and a tactical awareness that is described as almost uncanny. He is seen as sometimes not serious enough for such an important role as commander of the Velunian forces, but he more than makes up for it in his attention to detail.
Relevant House Members (names, age and sex): Lady Elizabeth Mikael (29, F). Wife of Earl James Mikael. John Mikael (11, M) Angelique Mikael (10, F) Joanne Mikael (9, F), Alexander Mikael (3, M)
Brief Description of other most relevant House Members: While Earl James has always been seen as the mischief maker and airy leader, it has always been Elizabeth with the more studious, calm demeanor. A fierce woman, she is in many ways the polar opposite of Earl James, but rather than cause friction, the couple meshes well together.
Name of the Land they rule over: Anastosia, the city on the bank of the Solace River and on the Bay of Odenos.
Geography: While the lands of Velunia proper are mostly flat and known for their agriculture, the Mikael lands (South of the river Solace and a little ways North) are more hilly and dotted with small woodlands.
Desired Position: Earl James Mikael- Commander of military forces.

RP sample (1-3): N/A
Notes (anything else you want to add):

[Merodin]

Yeah that's what I did. Ser Jekyll Stain, Earl Simon Planget, Count Edward Fastolf. I even made up some arbitrary characters who are just cool, like Allen Scarlet the archer. But he's going to play a larger role.

Would Evalin still be into Allen if he becomes the leader of the Hell's Henchmen? Either that or Jestrion is going to take him and he'll be wearing the green and silver instead.

Depends, I guess.

If he were to join Jestrion's army, then she would push for him to be placed either under her command (though, romantically, the idea is unappealing to me)

or remain as a liaison between the scouts and the prince, thereby allowing him to travel with her, but remain independent to his own will.

If he were to become leader of the Henchman, she would expect reforms. (no looting, pillaging, raping, etc. unless the Prince commanded it, harsh punishments to those who did, all that good moral stuff)

She would see him as a equal then, but they wouldn't be able to interact as much seeing as he now leads his own contingent of forces. And Evalin isn't about to jeopardize her girls' safety by working side by side with the other Henchmen just so she can be closer to Allen.

[The National Dominion of Hungary]

Suggestion.

Maybe we should have a Derrian Calendar to keep track of date and such? If nothing else it would add to the depth of the world.

The calendar year for the peoples of Derria consists of thirteen months of 28 days each. A new year only begins once the astronomical clock is officially reset by the High Priest of the Church of the Paragon.

The months of the year are as follows:
The Month of Hearths
The Month of Harvest
The Month of Songs
The Month of Clans
The Month of Timber
The Month of Earth
The Month of Seeds
The Month of Nets
The Month of Rain
The Month of Wind
The Month of Darkness
The Month of High Cold
The Month of Ice

Any opinions?

[Ublia]

As usual Quendi you enter the RP with your usual pomp.....still good to see a hardy veteran RPer like yourself in this.

[Evraim]

I'm trying to go for the big time warriors. Feel like Elendil is more of an archer/sneak, Jestrion is not quite there yet, New Lowlands has not been active so that excludes Philippa and I don't think Diana is in the same league, sorry. Galvion and Elendil are not in a relationship!

No, she isn't. Also, lies. Galvendil is epic.

And aww man, Galvion is losing! No way!

Donner the Rolling Thunder is an august force of nature.

[Arbarlorn]

So no to House Mikael? I just felt that, if I was to place Velunian forces under someone, he would be an important character and would need fleshing out.

[Evraim]

Yes you can. I'm saying you can change the name, family members and history of the house.

I'm also saying you can create more characters as you go along. We do it to make extra commanders or other interesting characters. Just don't add new characters to your main family without talking it over with me first. For example my main family is King Telvion and his children Prince Galvion, Prince Jestrion and Princess Charlia. I can't just throw a curveball all of a sudden and make it so there's another sibling. Unless of course a new child is born, you can do that.

Make your app, make your characters for your house. Just don't throw a new one into the mix all of a sudden later on.

What about a child of the father's blood and not the mother's who suddenly surfaces after enduring absolute alienation and scorn at the hands of his countrymen on account of her less than seemly birth? The child in question then proceeds to express her undying and natural hatred of her negligent and calloused father. This, in turn, causes the Lord to experience guilt at deserting his peasant lover after a painfully short one-night stand.

And that's how you do a plot twist...

[Arbarlorn]

Yes you can. I'm saying you can change the name, family members and history of the house.

I'm also saying you can create more characters as you go along. We do it to make extra commanders or other interesting characters. Just don't add new characters to your main family without talking it over with me first. For example my main family is King Telvion and his children Prince Galvion, Prince Jestrion and Princess Charlia. I can't just throw a curveball all of a sudden and make it so there's another sibling. Unless of course a new child is born, you can do that.

Make your app, make your characters for your house. Just don't throw a new one into the mix all of a sudden later on.

What about a child of the father's blood and not the mother's who suddenly surfaces after enduring absolute alienation and scorn at the hands of his countrymen on account of her less than seemly birth? The child in question then proceeds to express her undying and natural hatred of her negligent and calloused father. This, in turn, causes the Lord to experience guilt at deserting his peasant lover after a painfully short one-night stand.

And that's how you do a plot twist...

Whaaaa?

[Merodin]

Yes you can. I'm saying you can change the name, family members and history of the house.

I'm also saying you can create more characters as you go along. We do it to make extra commanders or other interesting characters. Just don't add new characters to your main family without talking it over with me first. For example my main family is King Telvion and his children Prince Galvion, Prince Jestrion and Princess Charlia. I can't just throw a curveball all of a sudden and make it so there's another sibling. Unless of course a new child is born, you can do that.

Make your app, make your characters for your house. Just don't throw a new one into the mix all of a sudden later on.

What about a child of the father's blood and not the mother's who suddenly surfaces after enduring absolute alienation and scorn at the hands of his countrymen on account of her less than seemly birth? The child in question then proceeds to express her undying and natural hatred of her negligent and calloused father. This, in turn, causes the Lord to experience guilt at deserting his peasant lover after a painfully short one-night stand.

And that's how you do a plot twist...

I would've thrown in a brother, just to give it that added... spice...

[Arbarlorn]

By the way, what kind of season is it in the rp currently?

[Damak Var]

Suggestion.

Maybe we should have a Derrian Calendar to keep track of date and such? If nothing else it would add to the depth of the world.

The calendar year for the peoples of Derria consists of thirteen months of 28 days each. A new year only begins once the astronomical clock is officially reset by the High Priest of the Church of the Paragon.

The months of the year are as follows:
The Month of Hearths
The Month of Harvest
The Month of Songs
The Month of Clans
The Month of Timber
The Month of Earth
The Month of Seeds
The Month of Nets
The Month of Rain
The Month of Wind
The Month of Darkness
The Month of High Cold
The Month of Ice

Any opinions?

Adopted. Excellent idea. Please now refer to each month as such. Hearths is January, Ice is December. I think you all can figure out the rest.

Arbarlorn: I told you bannermen APPs are optional. I don't need to approve House Mikael for you to start RPing them.

Merodin: I see. Just know that Allen is going to take a larger position in the army eventually.

Evraim: That's allowed, I guess. But don't run off making a liter of babies.

I'd say we are in the beginning of the Month of Rain (September)? You guys think that's a good spot?