House Roke

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House Roke

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS2zCRc7CiA

 

 

History:

 

Ser Vulpes Roke is a renowned knight, loyal to the Orenian Empire like the rest of his family. He has participated in numerous wars, valiantly and selflessly for the betterment of the Oren and the Human race as a whole, and played a crucial part in the outcome of many raids, skirmishes, etc. Not only did this legendary character perform chivalrous acts on the battlefield in the name of the Empire but he was also a member of various orders, such as the Holy Order of Saint Amyas, to which he commanded as an officer with a certain assertiveness and overriding vigour that raised the morale of his men and won many a fight.

 

 

Before the Duke’s War, his son, Athirius Aulpes Roke the Fourth arrived to Felsen, assisting the Dour Watch against the members of House Vladov during the two houses’ feud with one another - which would later break out into the aforementioned war. Shortly after the brazen Athirius met the late Count Arstan Bedell - GOD rest his soul - he was given the title ‘Master’ over Lord Bedell’s Barony, Thornewood, where a key garrison for Kaedrin was located.

 

Within the coming months following the transfer of land, Cantonus Chivay - GOD rest his soul - formed the Order of the Hallowed Flame. Athirius, being young but far from naive, was eager to take up arms and assist his fellow Kaedreni in the act of battle, showing not only his courage but also the  skill and initiative that his father once possessed. Unfortunately, a coup was put into action resulting in the untimely death of the former House Chivay patriarch, Cantonus which resulted in his kinsman, Hadrian Chivay, taken over Castle Wett and the Commonwealth of Kaedrin as Margrave.

 

Shortly after, following the end of the Duke’s War to which the loyalists were triumphant, the late King Guy de Bar - GOD rest his soul - ascended to the throne and knighted those that played a key role in fighting for the defence of all that Savoy and Oren itself stood for. One of these key figures to be knighted was none other than the current day Honourable Ser Athirius Roke. After a few years, Ser Athirius was given the Barony of Nessvelt within the Principality of Savoy by His Imperial Majesty, John of House Horen and named Lord of this province.

 

Lord Athirius Roke’s wife, Anwen, presumed deceased, soon returned from Aeldin alongside their four children - Morgryn, Athirius the Fifth, Artemus and Rhian- and settled within the Knight’s holding. Athirius the Fourth took on two brazen squires under him, Morgryn Roke and Richard de Bar, leading up to their knighting within quick succession of one another.

 

A few years passed before Anwen passed away, leaving the house in grief.

 

Heirlooms:

Talon -

A masterfully crafted longsword belonging to the patriarch of the House of Roke. The steel, being reforged multiple times over, offers for a stronger and lighter metal than most other swords whilst the grip is made from foreign leather to represent the legendary adventures undertaken by the noble houses members across multiple different lands and realms. The pommel, circular in shape, is imprinted with the sigil of Roke - the owl.

 

Currently in possession of: Honourable Ser Athirius Aulpes Roke the Fourth, Lord of the Barony of Nessvelt.

 

The Knight’s Code of Chivalry -

A worn leather bound publication of one of the older mandates of the ‘Knight’s Code of Chivalry’. Along its spine, in gold writing, is the full title of the writ in flexio. The pages have begun to yellow with antiquity.

 

Currently being stored in the Barony of Nessvelt.

 

Family tree:

 

Spoiler

https://gyazo.com/24753fdd203a8f007e4ecce47857c0b9

 

 

Living members -

• Honourable Ser Vulpes Roke(Unknown) (Volkisch)

• Ser Rhys Morgryn Roke (Iorweth)

• Athirius Aulpes Roke the Fifth (CheekyNolan)

• Artemus Roke (Lynxy)

• Rhian Roke  (Missing) (Makaron)

• Morgan Roke (Not played)

 

Notable members -

• Ser Athirius Aulpes Roke the Second, otherwise known as Ser Vulpes Roke.

• Honorable Ser Athirius Aulpes Roke the Fourth.

• Ser Rhys Roke, Baron of Nessvelt and House patriarch.

• Ser Athirius Aulpes Roke the Fifth.

 

Lands, titles and accomplishments:

 

The Barony of Nessvelt and Baron -

The Barony is located to the east of Peremont and is a vassal under the Principality of Savoy. This holding sports a large farm which accumulates a partial wealth for the Roke family and provides a bountiful amount of produce but also an occupation for the inhabitants that live in the cozy, well constructed shanties circumjacent to holding. The Housing of the Roke supplies a splendid view of a mixture of excellent craftsmanship and architecture where many a feast and gathering has transpired. The province is in current ownership of its first Baron, Ser Athirius Aulpes Roke the Fourth whom is a splendiferous knight in his own right and is also Knight-Captain of the Savoyard division within the Order of the Red Dragon having fought in multiple battles and wars namely against the treasonous Adrians as part of the Duke’s War with incredible valor and courageousness. Once the honourable Ser has ascended to the Seven Skies, his eldest living son - currently Ser Rhys Roke - has inherited the Barony and the title alongside it.

 

A Family Tradition of Knighthood -

The Roke family is renowned by its long line of Orenian Knights and upholding of the Code of Chivalry. As shown by three generations of Rokes - being Ser Vulpes Roke, Ser Arhadir Roke, Ser Athirius Roke and Ser Morgryn Roke - a Knighthood is an almost fundamental part of this family's heritage and a showing of its dedication to the Crown. Most males of House Roke to date has been a Squire and later Knighted by the Emperor, King or Master of Chivalry.

 

Empire relations:

 

 

Spoiler

 

House Horen - Loyal

House Ashford de Savoie - Loyal

House Vallberg - Friendly

House Ashford de Bar - Friendly

House Roswell - Friendly

House Briarwood - Friendly

House de Sola - Friendly

House Krinfrid - Friendly

House Horen-Rothesay - Friendly

House Horen-Maecht - Friendly

House Chivay - Friendly

House Capua - Friendly

House Kovacs - Neutral

House Blackmont - Neutral

House Bracchus - Neutral

House Staunton - Neutral

House Vladov - Neutral

House Fournier - Neutral

House Sarkozy - Neutral

House Bracchus - Neutral

House Horen-Vimmark - Hostile

 

 

 

 

[Sarcof 98]

Vulpes is great. +1

 

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Edited November 30, 2015 by ArcanicFable

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