MCVDK 1566 Share Posted January 4, 2022 THE HOUSE OF BASRID Khedivial Household of Rudria, Comital Household of Susa & Protectors of the continental Rhenyari “Sub astra contendimus” -“Beneath the stars, we strive” A N N O 1 8 5 4 [!] Official Coat of Arms for the House of Basrid [!] HISTORY of THE HOUSE of BASRID [CURRENT HISTORY TAKEN FROM FORMER POST - WILL BE UPDATED SOON] There are few historical unions as strange as that of Prince Fyodor Carrion and the Princess Esther of Ba’as - the clubfoot Prince and the Nightingale of Magia. Through the male line, the union that bore Basrid descended from the austere and orthodox Exalted Sigismund, sage of the faith and soothsayer. His union with Helaine de Sarkozy, one that united the wayward branches of Barbanov and Kosanov, bore three sons. While his secondborn Ostromir and the youngest Franz-Josef ruled as kings of man, the firstborn Fyodor’s fate was sealed by his deformity, a stunted clubfoot that inhibited his ability to ride or fight. The young Fyodor was thus brought up as a masterful steward and mystic with a mild disdain for the traditions that bore stigma against him. His closest companions were other outcasts of the court - the Rassidi Baron Sabri Nasser, the half-orc castellan Orlik of Kralta, and the young lord Thomas of the disgraced House Denims. The motley band eschewed their household’s grand political ambitions in lieu of rebuilding and reforming the many realms of humanity. They are attributed with settling Augustine, restoring the wastes of Kaedrin, and erecting the Flotstad for the Jolly Ruskan Band. However, in due time, young Fyodor had grown discontent with his lordship over Kralta. His time across the realm had fostered a hearty appetite for cultures beyond his own, and it was not long before he and Sabri Nasser left the court of Raev to satiate such desire. They endeavored towards the homeland of the Baron Sabri, Ba’as. Upon reciting the ancestry of the young Prince Fyodor to Prince Hafez of Ba’as, the pair found high station at court as skilled councilmen. The Baron Nasser’s time in Oren made him an invaluable master of trade, whilst the Prince’s diplomatic nature and talent in architecture made him an able seneschal. In the court of Ba’as, the pair prospered as the young Prince rose to serve as Hafez’s own chancellor, the highest position in Basi court. As one of Hafez’s court favorites, Sabri and Prince Fyodor used their positions to influence many things. The local church, long ailing, had found a pair of powerful and wealthy sponsors, and began to take the local cult of the silver comet to be an image of St. Tobias. Ba’as soon swelled as a beacon of Canonist faith in the Rassidi city-states, boasting a population of over ten-thousand faithful. While many of the pagan seers soured at their influence, Hafez had been won over by their patronage and even permitted his own daughter, Esther, to wed Fyodor to claim the bloodline of the Canonist prophet and wed their offspring to one of his heirs. Such a fate was never to come though. When Hafez died, his sons, as was tradition, entered conflict in bitter open succession. When all died in the brutal war, the young child of Esther and Fyodor was placed onto the throne under regency as part of an uneasy peace between the belligerents. While distant branches of the old lines of Ba’as schemed to rob the babe of his seat, the realpolitik of Princess Esther along with the patronage and diligence of Prince Fyodor enabled the line to prosper. The young Prince Iskander I ruled as a firm and proud Canonist, and with the aid of his parents, instituted various holy orders to deliberate heirlings and avoid the brutal civil wars that plagued Ba’as succession after succession. They took the purple of Ba’as and the gold of Karovic to bear a new house, who took upon the sigil of the blue Simurgh, a mystic bird known to Rhenyari legend. However, most retainers of the House of Ba’as maintained the city’s sigil of the silver comet, which came to be known as the princely family’s title as well. A scion of the Fyodor and Esther union, brother to Iskander, Simeon Carrion, even returned to his father’s seat of Kralta and ruled for a time before perishing in Brigand’s Pass. Another scion, Mikhael Carrion, served as steward and counselor to King Henry I. For some three-hundred years Ba’as waned and waxed, but with innovations of faith and succession spread eastward due to Pertinaxi influence, many pretenders of the lineage of Ba’as began to covet the throne and scheme to restore the succession laws of old. When Prince Nafis III died, his young and indulgent son Caspian inherited only for his succession to be undone by the scheming Grandmaster Aral Basrid of the Magian Flame, a Canonist order rooted in Owynist rite. However, Caspian’s younger brother, Simon Basrid, defected from the Holy Order to warn his brother of the impending treachery. While Caspian elected to war, defending his estates, Simon whisked away his young daughter Isidora to safety - the Prince-elect would soon lose his titles and wife, forced into common banditry with the remainder of his bloodriders. Simon, well-learned in the faith and able in administration, found patronage at the court of the High Pontiff Daniel VI and returned aside Isidora to the realm of their ancestors as exiles. It was not long that Caspian abandoned his failing campaign at the behest of his brother, and he and his youngest brother, Cyrus, along with Cyrus’ infant son Jahan, were reunited with their kin in Oren. They took the name Basrid, meaning of Ba’as, and began a life anew bearing the legacy of Fyodor and Rhen with them. Simon and Cyrus were quick to involve themselves in Orenian society. The two brothers came to the aid of the Lord Protector, Adrian de Sarkozy, over a decade later, the two, along with an adolescent Jahan, became founding members of the Imperial State Army, with all three along with other Rhenyari exiles like Jasper Carrington and Darius Sabari forming the Gunners. Only Cyrus however, would maintain a career in the Imperial State Army. Simon and Jahan, both being learned men, were called upon by the Emperor Peter III to serve on his Cabinet. Simon took up the mantle of Arch-Chancellor and Jahan would serve as Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Basrid would. Due to their longtime services to the Empire, all three Basrids would receive knighthoods, and Sir Jahan would receive the title Count of Susa, a title long held by his ancestors and lost over a foolish bet. Sir Jahan died in the early Nineteenth Century, succeeding him would be his son Iskander. A man with a martial history, Iskander led the Fourth Brigade and helped Oren win two wars during his time with the ISA. He and his wife would sire four children: Jasper, Anthony, Helena, and Nicolas. In time Anthony would be appointed Director of the Secret Service and become heir to Susa in the wake of his elder brother’s death. RELICS of THE HOUSE of BASRID The Crown of Ba’as One of the most vital relics within the Household of Ba’as is the Crown of Ba’as. In wake of his dethronement the Prince of Ba’as ensured to withhold the Crown from a multitude of assailants and secured the Crown after the arrival to Oren. It serves as a reminder for the Basridi of their former lives and homeland: that land which was taken from them and caused their flee to the continent. It is a token of their inheritance within these distant lands. Gunner Armour of Simon and Jahan Basrid As a result of their service within the earliest construction of the militaries of Oren, Sir Simon and Sir Jahan were - at the side of Sir Cyrus and a multitude of other continental Rhenyari - one of the first and last members of the Gunner (also known as the Second Brigade or the Helena Reds) which were one of the instrumental forces within the AIS War and the Orcish War. The House of Basrid has two out of three Basridi sets with the last one in the hands of the House Pruvia due to the matrilineal union of Sir Cyrus Basrid. Sabres of Colonel Darius Sabari and Simon Basrid Another token of their militaristic services in the earliest militaries are the Sabres of both Colonel Darius Sabari and Colonel Simon Basrid. Both of these were sabres crafted for the two Rhenyari within their tenure of militaristic services. The House now holds these sabres as a token of Basridi strength and service. The Lion of Ba’as Small coin crafted in honour of the Basridi Household in 1765 after their service to his Imperial Majesty Peter III. It shows the mystical lion of Ba’as - the symbol of the House Basrid - in mid-roar with its head faced towards the holder of the coin. It is held as a token of their achievements within their short residence on the continent. Telescope of Kitran One of the more recent relics of the House as a relic of the 3rd Count of Susa. It is a lunarite based ocular instrument utilised for the easier vision of the Arcane Zodiac within the darkness of the skies above. It is said to withhold certain arcane abilities which allows the ocular instrument to set the stellar constellations ablaze in fire-like lines. It is a relic which has allowed the more recent Rhenyari to focus on the Arcane Zodiac once more. Headband of Cyrus Basrid One of the few relics of Cyrus Basrid - after the House Pruvia were allowed to withhold the Gunner armour of the Basridi - this headband has become a torch for the Basrids of service and dedication. Cyrus wore the headband as a result of his detainment after an assault from the rebels of Ves. These rebels would carve the symbol of theirs into the forehead of the Basridi which caused the Basridi to wear a headband for the rest of his life to avoid affiliation with the rebels. The headband holds much sentimental value for the House and serves as a reminder to remain true to their convictions and to honour the deeds of their forerunners. HEADS of THE HOUSE of BASRID Sir Simon Basrid, 1st Patriarch of House Basrid [1739 - 1760] Sir Simon Basrid (b. 1701) was the first Patriarch of House Basrid. He came to the continent with his two brothers after the downfall of Prince Caspian III - his eldest brother - from the Simughri Throne of Ba’as. Initially the Rhenyari had the intention to utilize his influence on the continent to retake the Simughri Throne of Ba’as for his brother, Prince Caspian, however Sir Simon swiftly became a member of the Pontifical Household of Daniel VI, wherein the Basridi served until the rise of Alexander II after which Simon was elevated to the role of Chamberlain for the de Joannes Household. Sir Simon Basrid came to find Oren as a more suitable residence for his house and established the continental House of Basrid. [!] Official Portrait of Simon Basrid [!] Sir Jahan Basrid, 2nd Patriarch of House Basrid [1760 - 1805] Sir Jahan Basrid (b. 1723 d. 1805) became the second Patriarch of House Basrid after the abdication of Sir Simon in 1760 from the role. Whereas Sir Jahan was not the direct descendant of Sir Simon, the role of Patriarch fell onto the Rhenyari due to the lack of sons born within the union of Sir Simon and his wife - furthermore Cyrus Basrid had married into the Pruvian line at the time of Sir Simons abdication. Sir Jahan became known for his hard work within the ministries of Oren, which continued the statesman nature of the former Patriarch, however the Patriarch was most known for his active aid in the inclusion - as well as overall acceptance - of the Rhenyari culture within Oren and the continental lands as a whole. [!] Official Portrait of Jahan Basrid [!] Iskander Alexios Basrid, 3rd Patriarch of House Basrid [1805 - 1830] Iskander Alexios Basrid (b. 1755 d. 1832) caused the House of Basrid to rise even further in social status after his union with the Princess Elisabeth of Oren. Iskander returned to the more militaristic side of the House of Basrid due to his extended career within the militaristic offices of Oren, as well as his vital role within the 10th Norland War as one of the main commanders of the Orenian forces. Iskander was - albeit his feats within these militaristic forces - the first Patriarch of House Basrid to not be involved with the Council of State of Oren as one of the Secretaries: however there is no doubt that Iskander had floods of influence on the members of state and the monarchs under his tenure of service. [!] Official Portrait of Iskander Basrid [!] Sir Anthony Alexios Basrid, 4th Patriarch of House Basrid [1830 - 1848] Sir Anthony Alexios Basrid (b. 1788 d. 1848) started the true era of science and research within the Basridi Household as his works were seen as feats on the scientific field from individuals all across the Orenian lands. Anthony kick-started the ideas of rational thinkers within Oren and was a massive contribution in the arrival and utilisation of air balloons within Oren. Due to the rational nature of his time as Patriarch, the House of Basrid saw a decline in the ideas of Rhenyari mythological stories and thoughts - as well as the initial lack of Rhenyari folklore - within the House itself: some would note this caused a certain amount of quiescence for the Basridi and Rhenyari culture as a whole albeit none can confirm this notion thoroughly. [!] Official Portrait of Anthony Basrid [!] Matyas Jahan Basrid, 5th Patriarch of House Basrid [1848 - 1853] Matyas Jahan Basrid (b. 1814) was the result of the ‘Basrid Divide’ after the leave of Darius Basrid. Matyas started his life in the heels of his fathers as one of the more scientific fixated members of the Household however transitioned more and more into a cultural advocate of the Rhenyari inheritance. He was one of the first Basridi to return to more Rhenyari stylized clothes and moved the aesthetic of the Basridi Household more towards the Rhenyari culture rather than the Orenian culture: the Patriarch advocated for his culture to the extent where his wife became known as Lorina - her Rhenyarified name - within the Basridi Household. Matyas revolutionized the House with the ‘Basrid Accords’ to unite the House once more. [!] Official Portrait of Matyas Basrid [!] Vasileia Ekaterini Basrid, 6th Matriarch of House Basrid [1853 - Present] Vasileia Ekaterini Basrid (b. 1830) was raised to Matriarch as a result of countless discussions with the former Patriarch - Matyas Basrid. She was made Matriarch of the House Basrid after the release of the ‘Basrid Accords’ in 1853, in which the former Patriarch and Vasileia reached a muster of conclusions to aid within the reunification of the House. Outside of her governmental efforts, she dedicated her time to the study of the skies and philosophy. She continues to lead as Matriarch to this date. Further will be added and amended after the conclusion of Vasileia as the 6th Matriarch. [!] Official Portrait of Vasileia Basrid [!] PEERS of THE HOUSE of BASRID Sir Jahan Basrid, 1st Count of Susa [1764 - 1805] Sir Jahan Basrid (b. 1723 d. 1805) was raised as the first Count of Susa under the command of his Majesty Peter III in 1765 after decades of service in various Orenian institutions. Sir Jahan served as Governor of the Palace at the time of his elevation and therefore lacked a lot of time to focus on the construction of Susa. He was said to have commissioned a multitude of architects to create the earliest renditions of the Susan land: both from smaller estates to entire Rhenyari towns. When Sir Jahan died however, the construction of Susa had not even started and most of the former architects had decided to halt their work due to the harsh criticism of the Count. [!] Official Portrait of Jahan Basrid [!] Iskander Alexios Basrid, 2nd Count of Susa [1805 - 1830] Iskander Alexios Basrid (b. 1755 d. 1832) became Count after the death of his father as the firstborn child to the 1st Count of Susa. Iskander became known over the time as Count to withhold ideas for the Comital lands to his own mind for most of his tenure. With the most recent chaos at the end of the Inferi War and the downfall of Arcas in the start of his tenure and the 10th Norland War in the end of his tenure, some can understand the lack of focus on the Comital lands themselves. Susa became less Rhenyari in unison with the Comital household within this era due to the lack of cultural information and lessons from the Count himself. Furthermore, Susa remained in construction for all of Iskanders tenure. [!] Official Portrait of Iskander Basrid [!] Sir Anthony Alexios Basrid, 3rd Count of Susa [1830 - 1848] Sir Anthony Alexios Basrid (b. 1788 d. 1848) became the result of his fathers lack of cultural focus as Sir Anthony remains the sole Count of Susa without a Rhenyari first name. Sir Anthony became one of the first rational thinkers of Oren and this reflected on his tenure as Count of Susa: like the tenure of his father, there was a lack of cultural influence over the course of the term. Construction of Susa was concluded under the influence of the Count alas the Count almost never used the Comital lands for much more than research on his scientific subjects as well as residence for his Household. Unlike his forerunner: the 3rd Count ensured to leave certain cultural notions to his children before his demise to incite more culture for the future. [!] Official Portrait of Anthony Basrid [!] Matyas Jahan Basrid, 1st Khedive of Rudria & 4th Count of Susa [1848 - Present] Matyas Jahan Basrid (b. 1814) became Count of Susa due to the disinheritance of Darius Basrid after the ‘Basridi Split’ to the Savoyard lands. Matyas became one of the first Counts of Susa to focus on the development of the Rhenyari culture. He became known for his cultural wear and criticism on the influence of Orenian culture for the Rhenyari. He became the 1st Khedive of Rudria after the ‘Susan Concord’ which moved the Household to the Savoyard lands rather than their historical location within Oren. Further will be added and amended after the conclusion of Matyas as the 1st Khedive of Rudria & 4th Count of Susa. [!] Official Portrait of Matyas Basrid [!] FAMILIAL LINES of THE HOUSE of BASRID ( * ) marks the start of a new acknowledged line within the Basridi household. [♰] marks the death of an individual within the line. [♰ *] marks the death of an entire line. [♰ *] The Ba’asian Line [♰] Nafis III, Prince of Ba’as [♰] Caspian, Count of Brasca [Wife unknown] [♰] Isidora Mariyah Basrid [♰] Simon Basrid, Archchancellor of Oren [♰] Khalila Basrid née Yar [♰] Irena ‘the Saffron’ Basrid [♰] Aristus Basrid [♰] Reza Kovachev [Record of further line discontinued] [♰] Cyrus Basrid [♰] Adhara Hamidi [♰] Sir Jahan, 1st Count of Susa (*) The Jahani Line [♰] Sir Jahan, 1st Count of Susa [♰] Selene Basrid née Sabari [♰] Iskander Alexios, 2nd Count of Susa [♰] Elisavet Anne, Countess of Rosemoor [♰] Jasper Clement Basrid 2 [♰] Anthony Alexios Basrid, 3rd Count of Susa [♰] Versilia Eleanor Basrid née Ruthern Jasper Darius Basrid 3 (*) Juliya Rose Basrid Georgios Alexander, Count of Aldersberg [Record of further line discontinued] Matyas Jahan, 4th Count of Susa (*) Helena Augusta Basrid Rovéros Francis, Count of Temesch [Record of further line discontinued] Nicholas Andreas Basrid [♰] Milena Ipera Basrid née Tuvyic Isa Nasif Basrid Gracia Valentina Basrid née Falcone Isa Giovanni Basrid Yasamin Vittoria Basrid Matteo Nicholas Basrid Alina Isidora née Basrid Woulielmos Lucius, Baron of Carrington [Record of further line discontinued] Eirene Maria Basrid Safiya Oma d’Azor née Basrid Loizos-Alexander d’Azor [Record of further line discontinued] [♰] Basileios Balthazar Baelius 1 [♰] Adriana Vairea Baelius née Barrow [Record of further line discontinued] Darius Basrid [♰] Safiye Stateira Basrid Petros Maximilian, Count of Kaphro [Record of further line discontinued] [Husband unknown] [♰] Yvette Annelise Basrid 1 Due to the matrimonial nature of Basileios Balthazar Basrid and Adriana Vairea Barrow, the House of Basrid affirmed the creation of a cadet house known as Baelius. 2 Due to the death of Jasper Clement Basrid, the line of succession to Susa was moved onto the line of Anthony Alexios Basrid. 3 Due to the nature of Jasper Darius Basrid’s leave from Oren, his line was disinherited from the line of succession to Susa. The Darian Line Jasper Darius Basrid Ioannina Eliopoulos Basrid Nikoleta Despina Basrid Vasileia Ekaterini Basrid, Matriarch of House Basrid 1 Severinus Basrid Irene Kassandra Basrid Anastasios Alexios Basrid Pavlos Demetrios Basrid Ioannis Helios Basrid Althea Eris Basrid 1 Became the Matriarch of House Basrid after the release of the ‘Basrid Accords’ in 1853 which was created between Vasileia Ekaterini Basrid and the Count of Susa, Matyas Jahan. The Matyan Line Matyas Jahan, 1st Khedive of Rudria & 4th Count of Susa Lorina Henriette Basrid née Ashford de Savoie Cyrus Theodoros Basrid [♰] Ofelia Nafisa Basrid [♰] Konstantinos Alexios Basrid Andreas Vasile Basrid Athanasius Iosef Basrid Cassandra Astra Basrid Spoiler Credits to @Dyl & @Cracker for the current lore of the Basrids 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerclown 3911 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Vasileia Ekaterini beams upon reading the publication of the family history at long last, proud of her lineage. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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