House de Aryn

[Thomas 3014]

 

“L’efficacité et le Respect de la Digne”

(Efficacy and Respect for the Worthy)

A motto and direct quote from the lips of Calderic II himself.

 

The Savoyardic House de Aryn is a tightly knit and well structured for it’s small size. The de Aryn dynasty unfortunately lost most of it’s historical nature. Details and past records of contributions to the Kingdom on behalf of the House were erased upon its rebirth, with only a handful of people alive to this day knowing the full backstory. The only information still known to all, is the fact that it shares close ancestry to those from the Isle of Ulmsbottom. While this is the case, in the short span of the new Patriarchs reign, the family and it’s members have already accomplished much, and proven that the choice of separation was a wise one. The Patriarch of the Family, brought the reformed family into the modern era, having overcome great measures from their standing in the House’s infancy.

 

The Patriarch at the time, Alexander de Aryn, moved the family to the Capital City, Felsen, where they would reside for almost a decade. Alexander became a member of the Band of Esheveurd and served the King Olivier de Savoie, until his unfitting end merely a year later. His eldest child, Thomas, succeeded the Patriarchy and the position in the Kingsguard. Remaining loyal and proving himself progressively more competent than his Father, the de Aryn was praised for his combat before, and during the Dukes War. Serving as a specialised soldier during the war, Thomas fought valiantly for the King and his brethren until the final day, where the battle was finally won. On the cusp of peace, the House de Aryn were dubbed knighted nobility, and granted the land they so deserved; however, before the House could join the ranks of their peers, the Kingsguard retired, and eloped with his fiancee to a far off land.

 

Over two decades passed, and the Veteran Esheveurd finally returned to the land he knew all too well to finish what he started, and ensure his name was cemented in Orenian history. Over the past few decades, the house has made it’s business in acquiring and selling fine silks, fabrics and dyes, hand tailored into stunning and prestigious outfits for those to buy. This is where the House accumulated the majority of it’s wealth, though each male memebr of the House is prompted to assume high positions in the Realm, and to bring in a high income.

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The de Aryn House crest is reminiscent of his state in history and existence; pointent and stern. The Winged Lion of the House is present to represent the fierce valor and leadership of each member of the Household, the flames holding a symbol of their vicious attacks against those deemed a threat. The armoured outlier represent the tact and skillful measure of the family in the face of danger. This correlates to the family in itself, holding a strong and loyal face at the brunt head of all conflict regardless of wounds or strife the family and members receive. The sharp blades showcase the harshness and sheer power the family can offer in service to the Realm and those who dare oppose. Alike the House colours, the crest appears in a Dark Grey and Cyan blue.

 

The Current Patriarch of the House is Thomas de Aryn.

Heirlooms

The de Aryn Crest:

Acting as the vigil of the house, the de Aryn identify it’s family animal with that of a winged dragon and lion hybrid, The reason this is noted as an heirloom is due to the original Crest hand crafted for Calderic I many generations passed. There is a legitimate metallic copy of this Crest, and is passed down through each Patriarch as a symbol of strength, goodwill and kinsmanship. The House pride itself with this possession, and house it in a glass case within their home.

 

Vade Mecum:

Unlike most houses, the de Aryn house follow a set of rules, a compendium of sorts, that details the family's goals, actions and desires in written form. It lists the rules and guidelines for each Patriarch to follow, along with directives on how each specific member of the House should act. From politics to direct inner family relations, the Vade Mecum covers everything a de Aryn could possibly need to know about being a member of the house. Similar to the Crest, there are only three copies of the compendium. One with the Patriarch, one with the Patriarchs eldest brother and one with the Patriarchs eldest cousin to ensure transparency and that should one copy be lost, there will always be another.

 

The Taryian Necklace:

The now extinct Taryian house was a family which married into, and was absorbed by House de Aryn generations passed. This started with Calderic I, as he married Adelheid Taryian. The Necklace marks the strength of the family, as once the Taryin House was absorbed, the de Aryns simply grew in strength and numbers. The necklace symbolises this, and acts as an heirloom which traces back to the beginning of the House Dynasty. Unlike the other two heirlooms, there are dozens of these Necklaces, as they are worn by each full-blooded member of House de Aryn.

 

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Names listed in Blue are played. Red indicates deceased, and Purple shows those currently unplayed.

Please note that the Cadet branches are essentially completely separate from the mainline, thus any accomplishments the main de Aryn lineage receive, the cadets will not. They are simply linked to the family through some means. If de Aryn become nobility, the Cadets will not. Though they will be in some way related distantly. 

• Alexandair de Aryn (Raemr), father to Thomas and reformer of the Raemr bloodline, Patriarch to House de Aryn.

• Thomas de Aryn, first son of Alexandair. Patriarch of House de Aryn. Thomas is the eldest living member of the House, (Played by Tahmas) [65~]

• • Calderic de Aryn II, first son of Thomas. Calderic is the current heir. (Reserved) [42~]

    • • Arlon de Aryn, first son of Calderic. (Played by Tahmas) [18~]

      • Unnamed de Aryn, second son of Calderic. (Played by Tibertastic) [16~]

      • Unnamed de Aryn, first daughter of Calderic. (Unplayed) [15~]

  • Renee de Aryn, first daughter of Thomas, (Unplayed) [35~]

  • Lystor de Aryn, second son of Thomas. (Played by Caranthir) [40~]

    • • Louis de Aryn, first son of Lystor. (Played by BahDoctor)  [21~]

      • Gustave de Aryn, second son of Lystor. (Played by Gusano) [18~]

      • Lisette de Aryn, first daughter and twin to Gustave. (Played by Ryria) [18-]

 

• Klara de Aryn (de Bar/Noir/Rovin), wife of Thomas. Klara was once a member of House de Bar, though has been married to Thomas since they were in their early twenties. (Played by Katiesc) [65~]

 

• Gaspard de Aryn, second son of Alexandair, (Played by AntonVoron) [50~]

  • Vivienne de Aryn, first daughter of Gaspard. (Unplayed) [35~]

  • Olyvar de Aryn, first son of Gaspard. (Unplayed) [30~]

  • Dawn de Aryn II, second daughter of Gaspard. (Unplayed) [30~]

• Lilliane de Aryn (Yorrice), wife to Gaspard. (Unplayed) [50~]

 

• Alana de Aryn, first daughter of Alexandair (Unplayed) [40~]

 

• Bastian de Aryn, third son of Alexandair. (Played by Tibertastic) [40~]

Georgia de Aryn (Ethellian), widowed wife to Alexandair. (Unplayed) [80~]

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