House Briarwood

[Avacyn 1712]

Status: Masterly 

 

Liege House: De Savoie

 

Motto: Igne natura renovatur integra. "Through fire, nature is reborn whole."

Holdings: The Castle of Caer Rhoswyn

 

Members:

Harrison Briarwood ((merrymoogle))

Rhys Briarwood ((Undecided))

Gwyneviere Briarwood ((Fail_Plane))

Rachel Briarwood ((ShelbyIsRockin))
Maxen Briarwood ((mthdominator))
Constance Briarwood ((Forkology))

Caldwel Briarwood ((warlord212))

 

History:

    House Briarwood is one of a forgotten name, taking its roots in the unsteady land that was Elysium, a time of turmoil and chaos for the current peoples of Anthos. Marcus Briarwood, a young man, found his way into the service of Harrion Elendil, who, at the time, was the reigning Duke of Westfall during an Adunian Civil War between Harrion and Torrhen. For his loyal service to the Duke, Marcus Briarwood was awarded the County of Raven Rock, which he held for two years before he suddenly vanished along with his wife and sister. To this day, no explanation was ever given, but the couple returned eventually, years later, without Cerise, Marcus’ sister. Any and all claims to nobility lost, Marcus joined the ranks of the White Rose, friends he had made during his previous years, and he spent the most of his life with his wife Cosette within the walls of Ard Kerrack, or on the battlefield. They had two children: twins, Harrison and Rachel, Harrison named for the lost Duke Harrion, who had been Marcus’ dear friend. Years went by, the family thrived in the Keep, before Cosette died suddenly, and Marcus disappeared once again, leaving the children who were now young teenagers to go out into the world alone. 

      Harrison took his years of training with the shattered fragments of the White Rose, after their Exodus, and put them to good use with his still-developing blacksmithing skills and knowledge of the White Rose combat techniques. He eventually found his way into the service of the De Silvarois family, and spent years with them serving as a house guard and blacksmith, before he was suddenly granted a Barony within Relenkai’s County, Salvus. Harrison, at the urging of many former men of Kaedrin, his homeland, decided to embrace his cultural heritage, and began a new dawn for Kaedreni men and women everywhere, beginning with the construction of Caer Rhoswyn, his Barony.

      For four years of his life, until the age of twenty-two, he led a ragtag group of faithful soldiers known as the Kaedreni Patriots. It was during this time he swore to the Duke Jon Othaman, and disbanded the Patriots in favor of becoming a General of 'The League', a working name for a coalition of levies within the Duchy of Valles. His loyalties became muddled when the controversial Franz-Josef Carrion ascended the throne of Oren, and war broke out between Church and State. Harrison did not definitively choose a side, and so he was rewarded with distrust at the hands of the Holy Order of Saint Lucien, who he had once called friends. With Franz betrayed and Oren given to the hands of a regency council, Harrison simply bided his time, until a miracle descended upon him: the Father of Kaedrin returned, Peter Chivay, who swiftly reformed the Third Empire of Man. Harrison reaffirmed his loyalties, and when Jon Othaman died, granting Harrison freedom from his oaths, he immediately bent the knee to Olivier de Savoie, the Imperial Viceroy, along with his newly-formalized Order of bannermen, The Sons of Owyn. 
     However, tragedy befell Harrison when his wife, Allison Briarwood, disappeared. They conceived two children together: Rhys Antony and Gwyneviere, but Harrison was left alone. In another tragic twist of fate, his aunt Cerise passed as well, leaving her children in his care. Maxen Briarwood was sent to live with the Imperial Family as a ward, while Constance began living with Harrison. 

[Haribo 385]

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[Malaise 1570]

Alexander Befell swing dances in Owynswood.

[yopplwasupxxx 5946]

Yopril Briarwood nods "A new dawn for my family, Ave Kaedrin!"

[Zanderaw 162]

kaedrin sux

[Galendar 631]

Alexander looks over the new house, his eyes tired though he responds with a nod.

"Now that I am past my days of youth... I know my mistakes. Ave Kaedrin."

[Avacyn 1712]

UPDATED

 

Added Gawain Briarwood, son of Harrison Briarwood.

 

Added vacant family member spot, for Harrison's uncle.

 

Updated holdings.

[Proddy 2415]

I'd be willing to play the uncle, if you're looking for people willing to come forth. Mind PMing me on details?

[Haribo 385]

Ted the Farmer of the Merriest of Moogles smiles as he returns home to Briarwood land.

[ToenailTickler 290]

Arwel Briarwood appears suddenly.

[Avacyn 1712]

Arwel Briarwood appears suddenly.

added you ))

[Avacyn 1712]

Major Update.

[Birdwhisperer 1174]

Moved to the Great Library. It shall be sorted into appropriate category shortly.