The House Of Manstein ((Updated, Version 2))

[thesmellypocket 1859]

The House of Manstein

 

 

((OOC Note:A While ago I made a thread summarizing the history and present of the house of Manstein, this is version 2. The history and current facts of the house have been expanded and updated. I posted a new thread since there were problems with editing the old one, and perhaps this is worthy of a new thread anyway since it has been made again from scratch.))

 

 

 

Quick Description

The house of Manstein is a noble house located in the Barony of Vallette, in the De Jure County of Pobblebonk but de facto part of the County of Norfolk. It holds numerous honours, titles, and property. The head of house is Adolf Ruhr von Manstein III “The Iconoclast” who has, in past decades, attempted to revive the fortunes of the house, which plummeted under Adolf II. They are Waldenian, but are now more integrated with the Savoyard culture.

 

History

 

The history of the house was first only traced to Adolf I, the grandfather of Adolf III, but since then research and contemplation has revealed more of the house’s history. Originally they were of a humble origin.

 

First Generation (Manstein)

 

Frederick Von Manstein (c.1360-c.1400)- A Yeoman living in the countryside of Hanseti, little is known of Frederick von Manstein besides his union with the prestigious Anna von Hohenzollern.  

 

Anna Von Manstein(1364-c.1400)- A  lower gentlewoman of some status, she is recorded to have been highly intelligent, and highly responsible for the future sucess of the house in her tutorage of Wilhelm. She married with the approval of her father for love, rather than for wealth or status.

 

The Siblings of Frederick are unknown…..

 

First Generation (Hohenzollerns, Siblings of Anna)

 

Erwin von Hohenzollern(1367-1406)-Head of Hohenzollern, Erwin was a gentleman of benevolence and generosity. Since Erwin, the houses of Hohenzollern and Manstein have lost touch with each other.

 

Catherine von Hohenzollern (c.1367-c.1400)-Married to Erwin, she is known to have bore a single child, Erwin.

 

Anna von Hohenzollern (c.1370-c.1370)-Dying in infancy, the loss of Anna was of great tragecy.

 

Leo III Von Hohenzollern (1371-c.1470)-A highly religious man, Leo III is said to have took opposition to the images, to which Adolf III has also. He is sometimes known as “the old” due to his long life span of 69 years. (Long for a Manstein, most of whom have not reached close to such an age)

 

Second Generation (Manstein)

 

Wilhelm “The Landowner” Von Manstein (1381-c.1420)- Known as the “landowner” due to his ability to be the first Manstein to own land, he saw the family rise to the middle class. He was born merely a illiterate serf, but saw that change.

 

Eva Von Manstein (c.1374-c.1420)-Known to have bore 3 children. (Adolf, Justinian, Augustus)

 

Second Generation (Hohenzollern)

 

Erwin Von Hohenzollern (c.1385-1469)-A man who is known to have spent most of his life in a monastery, he died chaste and childless. It is unknown whether the Hohenzollern dynasty still lives, since Erwin’s mother is only known to have bore one child. It is unknown whether he was an only child.

 

 

Third Generation (Manstein)

 

Adolf I “The Great” Von Manstein (1400-1469)-A man of immense military, administrative, and diplomatic competence, he raised the family even higher than Wilhelm could have dreamed of-into the ranks of the gentry. He is frequently called “The Great” or “the Old” by family members living in the present day.

 

Caroline Von Manstein (1396-1429)-Dying rather early in Adolf I’s life, she bore only one child, Adolf. She is known to have been a disciplinarian and very wrothful, frequently beating the children when the much more benevolent Adolf was not around.

 

Justinian Von Manstein (1402-1421)-Dying rather young, the only things known of Justinian is his workaholic nature; and that he married a woman called Erika and had a single child, Eva.

 

Augustus Von Manstein (1409-1415)-Also died young.

 

 

Hildegard Von Manstein-​(1410-1489)A legendary musician of extraordinary skill, she was renowned for he piety, virtue and ability. Never marrying and remaining celibate her entire life, few of her musical compositions survive today. 

 

Fourth Generation (Manstein)

 

Adolf II “The Foolhardy” von Manstein (1420-1475)-A foolish idiot, he took largely after his mother. He was an extremely martial character. He spent all the money made by Adolf I in trying to leave a martial legacy, which, despite his competence, ended in failure. When he died, the family’s fortunes dissolved. He expected extremely martial sons, and therefore, when his high bar was not met, most of his sons were disowned. He married a woman called Erika, of the noble house Von Hindenburg. He saw the house migrate from Wanderfell to Hanseti.

 

Erika Von Manstein (1439-1476)-A woman marrying at 14 and bearing 7 children, she was of the noble house Hindenburg, of which most records have been lost. It is said to have been a Waldenian household living in Petrus, which is why here original name was “Eulalie." She was given a more Waldenian name upon marriage.

 

Fifth Generation

 

Adolf III “The Scholar” Von Manstein (1457-Living) ((Played by Thesmellypocket)) -Disowned by his father at a young age, he lived largely in the tutorship of a man called Wilhelm, a scholar from Hanseti. He became a notable scholar and was taken on by the noble house Fournier, who are a notable noble house in Savoy. He tutored many of their noble sons and daughters, later to become a landowner, and, after gaining prominence and favour in the court of Guy de Bar, a Baron. He has revived the fortunes of the household, making it a noble house. He was previously known as "The Iconoclast" for his religious views and images, but he has since revoked these views, taking a pro-image stance. Since then, he is known as "the scholar." He is currently unmarried, and lacks an heir. ((totally not Leo III the Syrian))

 

Frederick Von Manstein "The Traitor" (1459-1498) ((Played By TheCelticOutlaw/NOW DEAD))-A man who is a shrewd at business and an advisor to Adolf, he is frequently known as the “idle” for his lack of appearance. He has recently returned from many years of travel, and has gained some martial merit. He is being put forward as a leader of the Manstein's retinue, but his career remains uncertain. He was killed on 5th sun's smile, 1498.

 

Hannah Von Habsburg (1460-1481)-A woman marrying into the gentry house Habsburg, she died at the age of 21, bearing a single child, Franz.

 

Erika “The Serf” Von Manstein (1460-Living) ((Unoccupied))-After the house fellow into disintegration, she went to Polaris, where she is known to have been a serf. This is a stain on the character and on the household.

 

Caroline Von Manstein (1463-1463)-Died at childbirth.

 

Harald von Manstein (1467-Living) ((Played by thesmellypocket))-The only male not to have been disowned by his father, Harald is a martial character much like his father. He has a very strong sense of duty and honour, and many see him as stubborn. He is quite brave and sometimes rash, but has a martial instinct. He has a religious fervour, like most of his fellow Mansteins. Harald has a strong claim to succession and even as current head of house since he was never disowned.

 

Cathrin Von Manstein (1465-Living) ((Unoccupied))-The widow of a notable gentleman, Cathrin is a sweet-tempered and fair gentlewoman.

 

Property and Retinue

 

The house has a small infantry retinue, called the retinue of Vallette. These are a small group of professional troops including billmen and heavy infantry (formerly cavalry ((Don't be surprised if you find any cavalry references lel :p)) ).

 

*A Document with information on this retinue is referenced*

 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L1a8a7YcHFkpHD8plt6f-LajvPV6amJjyFzvM0h2PM8/edit

 

The household owns the Barony of Vallette, a small barony in Savoy. Because of this, they are allegiant to Guy de Bar. Adolf is also Lord Bailiff of Norfolk, meaning he has considerable sway over the duchy.

 

Coats Of Arms

 

((To be added))

 

House Character

 

The qualities admired by a house member are largely a mixture of those of Adolf I, Adolf II, and Adolf III. These are the qualities most wished for in a house member. It is seen that religious fervour, scholarly fame, martial competence and traditionalist ideals are most valued in the house.

 

The house has two known mottos:

 

“Lieb Vaterland magst ruhig sein!” (Dear Fatherland, you can be assured!)

 

and “Wehe euch, ihr Heiden, das ist dir ein Ärgernis!” (Woe to you, pagans, which is a nuisance to you!)

 

Employment

 

One may find employment among the retinue, or at the barony. We employ men of virtually all skills. If you wish to join, send a message to Adolf Ruhr Von Manstein at the Barony of Vallette with the following details:

 

Application

((OOC:

IGN:

Skype:

Do you have teamspeak?:))

 

IC:

What is your name:

What is your skill or profession?:

What is your previous employment?:

Why do you wish to join?:
Do you wish to join the retinue, or otherwise?:

 

((OOC:Application to play a family member

 

IGN:

Skype:

Which Family Member?:

Why do you wish to play that family member?:))

[thesmellypocket 1859]

A Decree from Adolf Von Manstein

 

I, Adolf Von Manstein, the third of his name to be patriarch of the family, Baron of the Ruhr, Lord Bailiff of Leuvaarden and all other lands within the County of Norfolk, do other this decree.

 

The question of inheritance is one that troubles the family greatly. For, while Frederick is the eldest of brothers, he has the claim of Harald to contend with, for he had not been disowned by Adolf II, meaning he has a claim to rightful heir of the Ruhr. 

 

So to solve this question, I offer this decree. That if Harald should have a child of either sex, he would be made heir to all my lands and titles, and therefore the Ruhr (previously known as Valette) until such happens, Frederick shall inherit the lands in the event of my death. 

 

Sincerly, Adolf Von Manstein, the third of his name to be patriarch of the family, Baron of the Ruhr, Lord Bailiff of Leuvaarden and all other lands within the County of Norfolk..

 

[thesmellypocket 1859]

The Death of Frederick Von Manstein

 

on the 11th of Sun's Smile, Frederick Von Manstein, brother of I, Adolf III Von Manstein, died near the Baronie Von Der Ruhr. He was killed by Harald after Frederick attacked him. However, Harald is not liable for charge according to the law of Savoie, the "LIBER EX IVSTITIA" ,or book of jusice, because he defended himself for fear of death. 

 

This is according to this part of the liber ex justitia.

 

LXX: ......and it is lawful to kill a man who assaulted you first. It is considered lawful to kill in order to defend your liege from harm.

 

"Non nobis, domine, sed nomini tua da gloriam."

[thesmellypocket 1859]

[!]Notices are set up in various places across Oren.

 

To all those who crouch for employment in the realm:

 

Adolf Von Manstein seeks all manner of workers of all classes for both the Barony and his work at the court in Petrus. He is a scholar and musician, and therefore requires those with musical ability or scholarly merit especially. Those who do not possess such are still likely to find work. 

 

Send a letter to the Barony of the Ruhr, or speak to a member of the house.

[Heero 4092]

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