HOUSE ADILER


“May The Stars Be Ever In Our Favour”



INTRODUCTION

Uphold honor and righteousness, protect those that cannot do so themselves, be the shield that covers the wounded, the sword that saves the innocent.

Adiler, those that bear this name are selfless, courageous, and loyal.

For if an Adiler swears loyalty, they shall die by it. They shall never put their needs in front of others. They shall never shy away from a battle.

An Adiler that turns against the ideals of the family shall be shunned and deprived of the name, for the family does not encourage cowardness, selfishness, or disloyalty.

Traditions Of House Adiler

The Prayer of Stars

Central to the beliefs of the Adiler family is the reverence for the stars, which are seen as celestial guides offering wisdom and direction. To honor this connection, a star is prominently featured on the family’s banner and uniforms, symbolizing their deep devotion to the heavens.

Every decade, the family organizes The Prayer of Stars, a significant event where members come together to give thanks and offer prayers to the celestial bodies that have guided the family throughout the years. During this gathering, the Adilers reflect on the guidance received and offer their hopes for the future, trusting that the stars will continue to illuminate their path.

The Trials of Loyalty

For those born into House Adiler, The Trials of Loyalty represent a rite of passage. These trials are unique to each individual, designed to test their dedication to the family and its celestial beliefs.

Each trial is crafted to confront the individual with their deepest fears, pushing them to overcome these challenges as a testament to their loyalty and strength. Upon successful completion of the trial, a dagger is forged as a symbol of their devotion. This heirloom is carried throughout their life and, upon their death, serves as a lasting remembrance of their service and dedication to the Adiler legacy.

The Mark of Devotion

Once an individual has proven their loyalty and demonstrated their worthiness, they are awarded The Mark of Devotion, a family tattoo symbolizing their place within House Adiler. Each member is free to choose the location on their body where the family crest will be inked, allowing them to personalize this sacred mark.

Alongside the crest, members of the family are bestowed celestial titles, reflecting their connection to the stars and marking their honored status within the House. These badges of honor are worn with pride and serve as a reminder of their commitment to the family's celestial beliefs.

Revealing the Stars

The Adilers openly display their devotion to the stars, not only through their actions but also through their attire and appearance. A tradition known as Revealing the Stars encourages family members to wear clothing that reveals the tattoos of the constellations adorning their bodies. These tattoos are sacred, representing their connection to the celestial gods and the wisdom of the stars, and are proudly displayed to the public as a sign of their belief.

The Adilers’ attire is a striking combination of flowing white, gold, and red silks, evoking both elegance and reverence. Their outfits are often complemented by delicate body chains and earrings, further emphasizing their celestial connection. This distinctive style showcases their devotion, ensuring that the Adilers are both physically and spiritually aligned with the stars.

Wedding Traditions

The Ceremony

• The night before the ceremony, each partner must capture a bottle of starlight, and on the day of the union, the couple performs the Baptism of Starlight. Each pours their captured starlight over the head of the other, showering their beloved in celestial light, this act symbolises the blessing of the stars upon their bond.
• After the baptism, the couple exchanges crowns they have crafted for each other, placing them upon one another’s heads. These crowns are made in secret before the ceremony, each designed to reflect their partner’s personality as they see it in their own eyes.

For the Guests

• During the celebration, an empty book will be handed to the guests to pass around to each other, where they can write their blessings to the couple. This book will be given as a wedding gift to the newlyweds after the celebration is over.
• Each guest is encouraged to bring a single flower to the ceremony. Near the altar will be a table with a vase made of white crystal on top, where each guest can place their flower, creating a unique bouquet to be used as the centrepiece during the ceremony.

The Curse Of House Adiler

“The Family that tries to live in the light has the darkest shadow behind them.”

The Family finds themselves plagued by a curse marked by the image of a three-eyed wolf, an ancient and malevolent force, envious of the family's righteousness and courage, that seeks to taint their legacy.

As time passes, tragedy befalls each family member, striking at the core of their noble spirit. Despite their unwavering courage and resilience, they are met with unfortunate ends, each death more heartbreaking than the last. These calamities might take the form of heroic sacrifices on the battlefield, tragic accidents while defending their people, or even succumbing to mysterious ailments that defy all known remedies. The three-eyed wolf symbol appears before each tragedy, haunting the family's dreams and manifesting in unsettling signs and visions, serving as an eerie reminder of their impending doom. The curse seems to defy their very nature, testing their commitment to their values and their unwavering loyalty to each other.

House Of Roa

“Nullum Magnum Opus Sine Magna Ambitione Venit”

History of the Family

The family began as a simple tribe of Minitz, being that of Reinmaren origin, carving a name into  society for a long time, until the family founder “Gregorius Roa” decided to leave that place due to disagreements between him and some of the inhabitants of Minitz

The sole purpose of the House of Roa is to protect the city where they lived in, whatever the means, as well as to protect and expand the knowledge they had, and share it to others in any way possible.

After the family left Minitz, they went to Lady Cosima under the recommendation of Valentina Roa, previous matriarch of the family, and settled there for a time until the family was offered to rule over the Viscounty of Pavia 

The Roa family stayed for a long time within the walls of Pavia until “The Ludwig Affair” occurred, a trial that made “Gregorius Roa” leave the Viscounty of Pavia behind to his heir,

After such an incident, Prince “Jarad Munnel” decided to offer them housing within the Principality of Helious; “Gregorius Roa” decided to accept such a generous offer after careful consideration, and he himself brought the family along with, residing in the accommodations of Helious.

The Viscounty of Pavia Coat of Arms

After the fall of the Kingdom Amathea, and subsequently, the Principality of Helious, the family went to reside in the Kingdom of Balian, where they stayed until it ultimately was felled to the Mori menace.

Introduction

Uphold honor and humbleness, be the ray of light even in the darkest of times, be the sword that strikes the enemy and the shield that protects the innocents.

A sprout of Roa must reckon where the family came from, and uphold to that humble origin, respecting others as they were respected from the start.

Culture and Traditions

The Dance of the Moon and Sun
A ball that takes two Saint’s days to complete, consisting of the first day of the “Dance of the Sun days” being a festive and happy dancing day, in which all the guests can dance with each other in a more “active” way, wearing brighter hues and dancing along the light that is provided by the sun.

Upon the next day, the “Dance of the Moon” would be held, in which the guests will wear darker hues, comparing it to the light the moon provides us with, dancing calmly below the rays of the moon.

The Grand Operation

To become one of age as years go by, it is a sign of every family member to at least venture out into the world in search of a companion; not only to keep the legacy of one’s heritage alive, but to also strengthen relations with others in attempts to prosper. Most often, this tradition would be had within taverns of other cities ventured to. When one finds a mate who accepts to court, both must go to each current guardian as a show of goodwill & judgment.

New Oak’s Birth

A family tradition in which when a new Roa is born, an Oak tree is planted in the family’s ceremonial grounds, both the parents and the children ought to take care of the tree as the tree itself represents their own soul.

When the Roa in question comes of age, the hand of said Roa will be carved in the tree, and the initials of the parents and son/daughter will be carved inside the hand’s carving

Colors of the House

Red: This color represents the family values of bravery and initiative, the kids of the family are raised into this values, so they can become great persons in the future.

Blue: Representing the elegance of the house and the compromise of its people, being the most present color in the Coat of Arms.

Yellow: This color represents the prestige the family already has, and the honor it aims to achieve.

Physical Appearance 

Moon Roa’s

Sun Roa’s

Eclipse Roa’s
 

Dusk Roa’s

Magic/Knowledge & Creatures

Family Members

Important
OOC:

Signed;

Lord Gregorius Roa, Patriarch of Roa, Lord of Ri’oski

Lady Aloysia Roa, Heiress of Roa, Viscountess of Pavia

“Fith Tor’u Bla’viras to d’arte tor’u Fi’erer”

History of the family

“Dear sisters, they call this land Almaris, the land of Titans”

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 In the beginning, the first record of the name of Munnel was but a blank slate, through time. The Sun elven tribes were scattered, and separated into different cultures especially the tribe of Munnel, or Mah’nel. (Mah- affix for Hunter/Hunt, Nel- Affix for destiny.) The first known Munnel was recorded in the year, though the family tree to this tribe was lost,  of the disbanding of the Mali’Solarii, many of the Sun elven names disappeared or merged with cultures and characters that were beyond their historical past. The Munnels were first recorded during the time of the Empire, during the rise of Imperialist Elfs and further families which held elven descent. This, of course, led to the primary identification of Jarad Munnel, a Mali’aherral who was born in the areas of the Silver State, After his departure, he made his way to the Empires Andesite steps and made a name for himself during the reign of John VII, and VIII- Also including the reign of  Phillip III & Anesthesia I in the Holy Oren Empire.

During that time, the typical elf saw lots of warfare, including the many wars of Urguan-Oreni wars, which is where he made a name for himself. Jarad also saw the destruction of his first-ever battle, Jarad Munnel felt both Honor and disgust, for such methods used during the war of the goat in the Empire. In a mission to the Silver state before the Silver civil war, the Imperial state army gained the chance to diplomatically visit the state, in which there during their mingling with many citizens who saw the Empire as an ally, Jarad met a mali’thill named Soriesse. They soon fell in love, however, due to the unknown fact of whether Jarad was an elf or human, Soriesse was exiled and she swore not to return for the likes of anyone in the State, With such in mind, the two became inseparable, and married each other in the Year of 1856 S.A. The two quickly became close and had two twin high-eleven children named Ember and Rose Munnel. Jarad soon rose the ranks of society during his time in human territory, being close to a Human family, who at the time was known as the Viscount family of Vuiller, Jarad Munnel was granted the given land of Brighthill, a lordship then barony to the Mali’aherral, he claimed Ember, one of the first few daughters in the household, as heir to Munnel family name. Jarad however had many other children with his beloved wife afterward, Including names like Hera Munnel, Anora Munnel, Felix & Caleb Munnel, and his youngest Lilith Munnel. 

This would be the start of the Munnel family, helious then would be built in the lands of what was the great tree of the hintherlands during the reign of Kosher Desmond, Prince Royarch of Amaethea. Helious would bring commerce and prosperity to the Wood elven lands, which were wrought with abandonment and sorrow during the time of Evat’iir. After Kosher Daesmond however, High Prince Acanthus Daesmond would then raise the rank of the village to duchy allowing them to be rewarded for their hard work and loyalty, only to bring furthermore commerce and culture to helious. Upon the founding of the Mali’Solarii and during the Reign of High Princess Idril Sylvaeri, the city took the title of Principality, giving the city the stage within other prince royarchs

Values and Practices 

“The hunt is but great, but the experience is greater.”

Time and time again the Mali’Solarii never embrace a true identical culture to most Mali. Unlike High elves, it is known that the Sun elves are and were Spiritualists who devoted their hunts and sacrifices to Solaris. Because of this, It is widely regarded that the Munnels are filled with Rogues and Rangers, hunters and fighters with immaculate flexibility and flow on the battlefield. Historically it is in the mark of the hunter to always have ranged weapons, as it's a trademark of the munnel to have a weapon that can help them hunt from afar, rather than a sword or spear, and an arrow can do much more damage from a farther range.

The Munnels from the beginning, know that Spirits live within the Animals, and that were we to slaughter them unreasonably is but a disgrace and in fact a dishonor at that. It is our way to always give thanks and a small prayer to Solaris (or any saints) to be able to please them and allow their spirit to pass on to the Astral plane.

Munnels are also well known for their want to learn more, combining their hunting skills and tracking abilities they are able to track their prey. They usually hold bestiaries or Journals with the, giving them a need to write and examine everything they can about the beast in which they have killed. The munnels also have many scholars within the family excelling beyond the capabilities of normal alchemists and geographers.

One main core Value from the munnels is to always abide by the light, and against impurities of darkness, no Elfess or Elf held the name of Munnel and lived to be a dark spawn within their halls. Those that were found to be are either disowned or killed.

Another core value is Humility, allowing ones self to not be derived by titles and of the like would be seen as greed and oppression. It is known that those that live in this world, find equality among themselves. Unlike humans who boast and oppress others with their titles, The munnels do not use such and instead act as anyone would amongst friends and family and other citizens. They only see ft to add their importance when they either find it necessary or feel like it, which they rarely need to.  

Rituals & Practices

The Marking: At the beginning of life, a child is born wailing and conjoined with her mother. However with the Munnel children, after being united with the mother, a ritual is done afterward, branding the child with the Mark of Pil’ri or Kaira, the lesser twin spirits of Guidance. This marking is unique as it's not a tattoo but a branding upon the Munnel child.

The First Hunt/Final Hunt: Upon the elder age of fifteen seasons a munnel is sent on a hunt for the first time with their parent, they are to teach and guide the child in the ways of hunting while also allowing them to pick their targets and learn how to skin. Upon their elder age, or if known prior, their ill state, the munnel may take upon their final hunt, in which the person may be assisted or escorted, upon being buried they would be covered with the hide of their catch.

Trials of Heirship: A Munnel can become the heir of the family by following the trials of heirship of old. In the age of Mah’nel, the original elder, knew that the hardships of one's self defined the kind of person they are. A Mah’nel is supposed to be a strong hunter and Scholar 

Trial of the Mind-  A Munnel begins to take a trivia of questions of both worldly politics and Historical trivia, one may study for this upon request to take the Trial of Heirship

Trial of the Hunt- A Munnel must hunt down a predator by themselves, one of both great size and power. Once they do so they may use the gatherings of the prey to use them as ornaments or clothing.

Trial of prayer- The Mah’nel was a spiritual set of people, believing in the twin spirits one must provide a great sacrifice as a gift, this may be part of the trial of the hunt, as the spirits are praised in this.

Trials of the Crown: In the Era of Sol’Helious. The Land was made into a principality, noticing how well it did, and after the falter of the first born Heir. It was clear that a test of worth was necessary. Like the Trials of Heirship, the trials of the crown are much harder than the one before. And can be taken by anyone of the royal line so long as they are of the following

1. A Full blooded Munnel

2. A Pure Munnel that has not befallen to ibleesian or darkspawn or dark ties.

3. Over the age of 15

4. Have completed their first hunt.

The trials of the crown are as follows.

Trial of Power- A long hike across the world must be done, with no sleep, no gear, using only one arrow, the Contender must survive on their own and return to Helious alive. (Player event)

Trial of Loyalty- Upon arriving home, the Contender shall be tested for darkspawn traits and must pass to complete the trial. If married, the person must still be with their loved one throughout this trial. 

Trial of Strength- After a night of rest, the contender must attend the trial of strength, This trial may be participated by any royal bloodline of helious and, may challenge the contender for their spot for the Fox throne. Upon this trial citizens may come and watch as a spectacle, The Guard force shall be on standby against any intrusions, and the fighters may use any MUNDANE weapon of their choice. The first to make the other yield or incapacitate  shall be considered the winner.

Upon the final trial, the winner shall then be crowned Heir of the Principality in front of all to see.

Additional Infomation

Founding Family Members

Founding Father - Jarad Munnel

During Jarads Early years, however,   the boy knew nothing of what his future held, Jarad was part of a tribe within the far lands before Almaris. His family was poor farmlands, within a town filled with other Mali’Solarii like him. His traditions were passed down but these traditions began to dwindle as time passed.  in a Village called Zte’rakal or Golden Star Village, Jarad was born during the first Era…there are no true records of his birth however, with some journal entries of Jarad's father the facts and small views of the Munnel family were unknown from the past. It was known that the first Munnel, Jarads Mother, Vola Munnel was known as the first blood munnel in the family, it was recorded that she had fallen in love with a simple man named Gil M’ahriye, however, these two shared intimacy and so Gil agreed to join the Munnel family, after the disaster of the Persecution of the Mali’Solarii in which almost costed the life of the pair. From such after the Inferi war in Arcas, the pair sailed off to Almaris and lived under the Silver state of Haelun’nor. However, after the finding of impurity within the family, mainly Gil for being a man of impure past, the family had hidden Jarad away from the High elves, but died in the Acid pits of the Silver states, claiming such a pair to be Impure and hypocrisy of the past Administration of the Soaher for allowing such impure kin to be let in there city. This of course led Jarad out of the city in his later years at the age of 20, bringing history to its present time.

During his time in the Empire, he became well known, given many titles by past Emporros and Jobs divided amongst by the Empress herself Anastasia I. It was known that Jarad Munnel was an exceptional Elf amongst the man-man elves within the Imperial State army and the realm as a whole. Jarad gained the land of the bright hill with the support of his former allies and families. It was his renown that gained him a lot of favors within the Human realms and beyond.

During his time in the Elven lands though is when the Munnel family truly struggled, reconnecting with the past Jarad Munnel, and his family was required to be Malin's kin once more embracing a fact they never had due to the Culture in which they all came from. However, the family, having Mai’Solarii descent had a dormant culture in which one of their own resurfaced in the year 80 of SA. After the resurfacing of the Mali’Solarii culture, The Prince of Mali’Solarii was granted to the Laurier himself, making the elf and his family royalty.

Founding Mother - Sorise Munnel

During the early years of the Silver State, Soreiss lived a simple pure, orderly life within those of the silver state, serving as an archive assistant in the Libary of Haelun’or and being a scribe for most of her early teen era. However during her time there, she witnessed many unfair treatments to most lower-class citizens and mid-wealthy commoners within the silver state, this was, of course, normal to her, even her parents who were nobles were also mistreating other common houses. However, things took a turn for the worst during her 15th season. Soreiss witnessed what combat was like, as the eLSullimir at her time and the Sullimar Soldiers took arms against the Ferrymen Syndicate who raided the silver state capital. This of course was not repelled so easily as the men in turquoise ransacked the city as much as they could before reinforcements returned from their expedition. However the citizens were evacuated, and the leaders left behind common folk to be slaughtered and embraced by the bandits, this would come as to shock to her as she saw what kind of people were truly on the top of the food chain and who were left to suffer.

During her adulthood, the woman suffered loss, as both her mother and father died due to an illness that the physicians classified as an impurity and denied assisting them with any medical treatments, this, of course, was not the real reason as she soon found out that it was merely poison they were fed, and then suffered a heart attack. Such was the case due to the actions her father took in the silver courts against the Soaher and his government. This sadly was the straw that created nothing but hatred towards any elf within the silver lands. During her time in the tavern, however, she was able to meet a High elf just like her. However, no one ever dictated whether he was human or elf. Though with charming words and an offer, the lady took a chance and risked it for something more than injustice.

In time things grew in her life, a family and a home, one which she shared and handled hand by hand-with her husband who she took a chance with all those decades back with him at the age of 20 Seasons.

Grand traders, diplomats with silver tongues, great generals leading powerful armies. People like this are usually spoken of within myths, legends and history textbooks. House Aelrothi was once made of great minds like these, yet it has since fallen into the dark domain of history, forgotten by all and forced to flee. Noone spoke of them and no one remembered, for The Victors Write History.

Many of them were killed as their culture, traditions and heritage were erased by those who triumphed over them. 

Those lucky few, who were able to escape their fate, spread across the world, seeking new purpose and hoping to rebuild their lost splendor. 

Xancraes Aelrothi, in the time of trial, gathered those left of his kin to provide them with safety and to make sure the legacy of his kin may be rebuilt.

Now, as the continent of Almaris is falling to the mori and great civilisations are crumbling, elves of this family have reunited under the banner of the Phoenix. 

House Aelrothi coat of arms.

The Fall of Sol Tamartha

The burning ruins of Sol Tamartha

Sol Tamartha. The home of the first Aelrothi. A wonderful city standing on one of the many islands around Almaris. It was an often stop for merchants and travelers.

Through trade tariffs and influential merchants settling within the city, it was able to grow into a small, yet powerful state.
 

Greed. An ancient power bestowing fortune to some and destruction to others. 

Even though Sol Tamartha seeked peace and neutrality, its status within the area brought doom upon it.

 Powerful kings, rich merchants and poor nobles all sought to claim the riches for themselves. Led by their dreams of fortune, they attacked the city with their armies and burned it to the ground, stealing what they could and murdering or enslaving whoever they were able to catch. Due to their actions, the golden city was no more.

The Grand Escape

Refugees of the golden city, running away.

After the fall of their beloved city, those left of the Aelrothi family were forced to flee. They gathered their friends and ventured towards the continent, seeking safety.

Many died during the travel and just as many ended as merely beggars.

Only one of them was able to earn a worthy life. With the help of the Maiheiuh family, Xancraes was able to settle and make a small fortune. 

This elf settled in Helious and discovered ancient texts, through which he learned to worship Solaris and his lessers. As the oldest member of those left alive, he seeked out any left of his kin and once again reformed the family, choosing oriarism as the faith his family would follow.

The high speaker of Helious. Patriarch of house Aelrothi.