~The Applefoot Family!~

Formed in mid-Axios, the Applefoot family has been with the halflings for multiple generations. Formed from the union of Harold Withfoot and Madeline Applebrook, the Applefoots were once the largest halfling family. Although in recent times the Applefoots have not been as relevant, with their burrow newly rebuilt and a few more Applefoot faces showing up in the village, it appears as though they won't go out anytime soon!

~Applefoot Culture & Traditions~

The Applefoots are proper halflings. They do not wear shoes, use blades, use minas, or otherwise go against village customs. Applefoots love farming and the earth, often dragging others into their farming labors. The Applefoots used to be the dominant family in the halfling community, planning village events and handing out leadership positions to family members to ensure the family's legacy. Those days are long gone, however, and now you're more likely to see an Applefoot tending the earth than cooped up in a burrow writing up plans. The old Applefoot ambitions manifest themselves into their labors rather than into politics. When a simple task needs to get done, an Applefoot is the right halfling for the job.

~The Applefoot Appearance~

Applefoot halflings are slightly taller than other halflings due to a faint dwarven strain in their genetics. This slight dwarven blood comes from Harold Withfoot, founding father of the Applefoots, who was part dwarf. Their eyes are blue to blue or blueish green, and their hair colors range from dark maroon to lighter gingers and blondes. Applefoots are slimmer than the average halfling due to their physical labors, rarely every packing on the pounds.

~Family Recipes~

-Applebrook Porter: A booze with a secret ingredient passed down along the generations of Applefoots. Not once has this secret been leaked. A dark and rich brew, Applebrook Porter will always leave you wanting more.

-Withfoot Cider: Coming from the Withfoot side of the family tree, this cider is saved for special occasions, as large quantities of apples must be consumed to produce it.

-Pipes & Pipeweed: While not as skilled as the Greenholms or Peregrins at pipe and pipeweed production, Applefoots have made good-quality smoking pipes from time to time.

~Legends~

Legend has it that the Applefoots still know the location of the Arcane Pumpkin, the first pumpkin ever created by the halfling deity Lord Knox. This magical pumpkin was found by Elder Gerald before the Applefoots ever came to be, passing down to the Applefoot family after his death. While the pumpkin itself was stolen, things lost by halflings have a nasty habit of returning...

The Tankard of Terror, a recurring cursed artifact that kills all who drink from it, killed the brother of Madeline Applebrook, the origin mother of all Applefoots. Rumor has it that all relatives of the Applebrooks, Applefoots included, will one day be cursed again by this Tankard.

~Inter-Halfling Relations~

The Applefoots get along best with the Peregrin family and Hassenfort family they share old familial ties with. The Applefoots are rivals to the Woodstock family due to old shogging disputes.

However, recently drama relating to the Thaindom of Honeyhill have grown a rift between the Applefoots and Peregrins. Only time will tell if the familial dispute will soften.

~Playing an Applefoot~

If you wish to play an Applefoot halfling, simply message me on discord NotEvilAtAll#2321 and I'll try and set you up with something! The family currently has a burrow on 7 Overlook Way in Honeyhill.

~Current Applefoots~

Mimosa Applefoot (Active)

Hal Applefoot (Active)

Miel Applefoot (Active, Adopted)

Humber Applefoot (Inactive)

The Trills are an unorthodox lineage of Halflings, and can be found in the furthest reaches of the world. Dating back only one generation and 100 odd years, they do not have a rich and long culture as other families may do. A Trill is a fun loving somewhat-adventurous Halfling, and they're coming to Honeyhill!

Trill Tendencies

A Trill differs from Halfling to Halfling, but generally have inherited a natural proficiency for tasks around the forge from Eldon Trill Sr and Gimron Silvervein's tight friendship. A Trill is easy spooked, Knox-O-Ween is the scariest time to be a Trill... as they usually hate being sneaked up on. The Trill's in Honeyhill have started to make a reputation as blacksmiths and because of this they have been quickly recognized. Some first generation Trills take after their father, being adventurers and flirtatious vagabonds, whilst others have found comfort in settling down.

Trill Appearance

Since first generation Trills spread over different relationships, the descendants of Eldon Trill Sr can be quite different. Generally they all have a shade of light brown curly hair, green eyes and fair skin- but do not count on this to identify a Trill. Similarly, the other physical genetics like height will be different among all Trill's- but they are usually a medium height for a Halfling.

Past and Present Trill's

Eldon Trill Sr (Played) - Presumed Dead

Eldon Trill Jr (Played) - Alive

Rosaline 'Rose' Trill (Played) - Alive

Elyse Trill (Played) - Alive

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Contact

If you wish to join the Trill Family, contact rushork#7231 on discord.

Greenholm Family

While relatively new, being founded by the first patriarch of the house Archie Greenholm and his wife Beth Greenholm some fifty odd year’s earlier in the year 519; Halfling reckoning. The Greenholm family is a very traditional family, all Greenholm’s live by values of ‘proper-ness’ and maintaining the good nature of the Halfling race by protecting the ‘old way’ as they see it.

Greenholm Culture and Tradition

Being bound to a strict sense of proper-ness, members of this family enjoy the usual customs of the Halfling race. Be it drinking, farming, shogging, generally living in good comfort and last but not least smoking. Infact, the Greenholms are rather infamous among the Halflings for their pipe-making, it is said no halfling pipe is better than a Greenholm pipe. Above all there is nothing a Greenholm values is peace and quiet, a chance to enjoy the world around them with their pipes. As a result, most Greenholms are rather laid back, never under any circumstance intentionally placing themselves into danger, nor embarking on adventures. But once roused, their fury can be great and nothing to joke about.

Greenholm Appearance

Most Greenholm family members stand at three feet on average, and tend to have curly brown hair, green eyes and fair skin. They usually dress in green clothing to match the name of their family.

Greenholm Religion

Most Greenholms tend to follow Lord Knox, though it is not uncommon for them to follow other Halfling gods, they percieve these gods merely as folk-lore and as a result no Greenholm can really be considered as ‘zealous’.

Current and Deceased Family Members

Alfie Greenholm. Patriarch of the Greenholms (Played) – Alive

Dandelion Greenholm Matriarch of the Greenholms (Played) – Alive
Archie Greenholm, Alfie and Dandelion’s firstborn son. (Played) – Alive 

Albert Greenholm, Alfie’s brother (Unplayed) – Unknown

Hugh Greenholm, Alfie’s brother (Played) - Dead

Rosie Greenholm, Alfie’s sister (Unplayed) – Unknown

Percy Greenholm, Alfie’s brother (Unplayed) – Unknown

Jack Greenholm, Alfie’s brother (Played) – Alive

Archie Greenholm, Alfie’s father (NPC) – Dead
Beth Greenholm, Alfie’s mother (NPC) – Dead

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How to play a Greenholm

Contact me on the forums, and I can set you up with a Greenholm character.

Alternatively you can just message me on my discord, UnusualBrit#0144.