House of Arkent

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HOUSE OF ARKENT

History
 

Founded in the 1726, the House of Arkent descends from Joseph I of Marna, through his legitimized bastard son John d’Arkent. During the reign of the Imperial Novellen dynasty, the House of Arkent served diligently, having many members of the family serve in many prominent positions, Archchancellor and General of the Army being two examples. Eventually earning the title of Duke within the Imperial peerage, one of two Imperial noble families to hold such a rank. 

 

Following the founders death, the titles of his father’s death would pass onto his youngest son Peter Baldwin d’Arkent, becoming the 2nd Duke of Sunholdt, he would serve the Empire diligently for many years first as a foot soldier, a captain and finally General of the Army. Where he would serve for over fifty years of his life, being recognized as one of the finest Generals of the Imperial State Army.

 

But after more successive dukes serving in office such as Peter Alexander d’Arkent in the foreign ministry, the house went silent with Peter Augustus soon after inheriting the title, he remained an indolent Duke, preferring to spend his days in his estates rather than participate within the Central government.

 

By the year 1849, the house would join the Imperial faction during the War of Two Brothers. Holding firmly to their fealty to the Imperial Crown, the House of Arkent would pledge their support to Peter IV, but not long after the battle for Providence would begin, ending in an Imperial loss.  

 

Rather than staying in the newly formed Kingdom of Oren, house of Arkent would instead choose to exile themselves from their homeland, following the Imperial Prince John Casimir to the southern continent. Now settling themselves in Balian, the house finds itself led by Peter Benedict d’Arkent. Newly appointed as the Constable of Balian and the Captain of the Company of Balian. 

 

 

 

Culture of Arkent

The family of Arkent originate from the heartlands of the Empire, many of them being the epitome of a Heartlander. Several notable men and women have come from the family to make a name for themselves whether they be a second son or a daughter. A prime example is Mary Philippa d’Arkent, one of the wealthiest and a cultural icon of Helena, she started off as a seamstress who eventually created one of the most profitable businesses in the Empire.

 

But with the wealth and status they had came vices, many of them going on to become alcoholics or abusers of substances. General Peter d’Arkent being known for always having a flask on his person filled with wine from the now gone Selm wineries. On the land of Arcas, during the height of Arkent prestige, they held many parties in the estate of Selm.

 

 

Patriarchs of Arkent

 

John d’Arkent, Bastard of Joseph I of Marna 
1st Duke of Sunholdt and Baron of Selm
1699-1779

 

Peter Baldwin d’Arkent
2nd Duke of Sunholdt and Baron of Selm
1734-1814

 

Peter Alexander d’Arkent
3rd Duke of Sunholdt and Baron of Selm
1791-1856

 

Peter Augustus d’Arkent
4th Duke of Sunholdt and Baron of Selm, formerly 
1835-

 

Peter Benedict d’Arkent
Baron of Turin
1859-

 

 

Artifacts

Since its founding 100 years ago, the house of Arkent has acquired many artifacts, many of them obtained by Peter Baldwin d’Arkent, General of the Imperial State Army during the Inferi wars on Arcas.

 

1. The Black Blade of Arkent: A shortsword made of Boomsteel by the dark elven smith Gusiam, the sword is said to have been forged back in the 1700s at the height of the Inferi war.

 

2.Chain of Arkent: A chain forged for Peter Baldwin for future Dukes of Sunholdt by an Elven Smith known as Anethra

 

 

 

((The house is currently recruiting, so far there are 4 slots open all younger siblings to the current patriarch Peter Benedict, dm me @Erik Azog#0001 on discord if you're interested.))

[zuziee 4004]

Maisie d'Arkent slithered out of one of her many hiding holes to read her great-great nephews informational post on Arkent "Where did the Sunholdt Tiara vanish too?" she'd snap out at a tree "Did Anne not bother to give it to her nephew?" 

[Onnensr 1911]

William d'Arkent rubbed his eyes in a quaint little cottage, reading over the missive with abject confusion. "What the hell, I thought Granny Vespira ate all the other Arkents, then must've spared me as a cautionary tale... Well, this is a pleasant surprise. -- I don't have to have kids anymore." He spoke aloud to the parrot beside him, who was in absolute certainty a disguised skinwalker. He scowled at how the thing mocked him, never breaking character, but he knew. He knew.