･ ｡ﾟ☆ THE RANALETH FAMILY ☆･ ｡ﾟ

[lemonke 1873]

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OOC: None of this is public knowledge regardless of someone's situation. The only public knowledge would be that the Ranaleth are your usual scholar-like elves and nothing else. Maybe something about food and such harmless thing but overall, not what they stand for and the important stuff. Check the message down in the post, If you're interested in joining the family/making a character! Also, for the Ralaneths' appearance is a suggestion, nothing is quite enforced.

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SYNOPSIS;

 

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The Ranaleths hail from the small town of Luthadel, a small northern village deep within the mountains and forgotten by time. Elven denizens there spent their days and nights within the coal mines, while others hunted, fished, or transported these goods to nearby settlements. While the aforementioned family of elves was prominent members of the village, they hardly dealt with the governing of the land. Instead, the roots of House Ranaleth come from calloused hands and sweaty brows, and it has always been their belief that with great effort comes great reward. Such beliefs carry on to the present day, and as long as one earns their keep, they are a friend of the Ranaleths.

 

Unfortunately, such humble beginnings often take a turn for the worse. Without a well-trained militia, Luthadel was left defenseless against the various vagabonds and scoundrels that roamed the lands. Eventually, this scourge brought the village to its knees, and in its dying breath, the Ranaleth family was scratched from the history books. What remained of the family was left scattered across the continent, unaware of one another, or unwilling to rebuild what was lost. Months turned into years, and years turned into decades until the youngest generation of the family decided that enough was enough. It was time to rewrite the tales and become something new altogether.

 

The story had been rewritten for the Ranaleth sought refuge in Almaris and specifically around Celia’nor therein another part of the family had been built to start anew; non-pure blooded Ranaleth were accepted in the family that created another branch for the family that was guided under a scarred elf, whose name was Ava, now, Ava Ranaleth. Through her assistance and one of the main heads of the Ranaleth; Ranni. A new future for the family was built. Whether they might be nobles or peasants alike, a future was assured. They are known around the culture of Celia’nor and still live in support, their new so-called home, and this time with the warriors of the new ERA; the Ranaleth’s ancestry shall be protected even more.

 

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PHYSICAL TRAITS & CURIOSITIES:

 

Pure-Blooded Ranaleths

 

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The Ranaleths of pure blood are those who hail from Luthadel, the youngest generation; they have witnessed the disaster and fled; to ensure that the pure culture of the Ranaleth would live on forever. They are the brain force and strategists of the family for their builds and the way to bring themselves is always rather elegant and thin, while they hold flawless features of an unusually pale nature with longer and sharp ears, their expressions being soft; they are not suitable to be the strongest warrior, and their size errs on the smaller side. They might have light blue eyes, and rarely green; while their hair is black or brown; they have quite a subtle way of bringing themselves around, but their style is gothic and gloomy-like. Their hygiene and education are of high quality and above average due to their background being nobler. However, among the eldest of them; there’s a particular habit of wearing blindfolds, as a sort of symbol of their culture to show the immense wisdom they bear. This side of the Ranaleth is most suitable to be diplomats or figures of eternal beauty for their purity is above all.

 

 

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New Era Ranaleths

 

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The Ranaleths of the new era have quite a distorted appearance, for they came mainly from backgrounds of poverty or war. Hence, seeing them with scars or sickening/gaunt features is hardly uncommon; they are the muscle and brawn of this family. They are most prominently seen with amber/gold or gray eyes and dark pale skin (such as references above); their hair colors are either red/ginger or pale blonde, while they err on the taller side of the family, making them more imposing alongside their toned or stalwart builds. On top of that, they tend to embellish themselves with many accessories, often in an obnoxious manner, such as; rings, necklaces, and sometimes mystical objects like dreamcatchers, or small accessories shaped like symbolic totems. They see it as a way to express themselves to the public and show they are ashamed not to. The ones coming from the new era were never able to be who they wanted to be, so nowadays their antics and ways to show themselves to the public are loud and never timid. Although their lack of purity(Which explains the variety of their appearance) they are most honorable and would sacrifice their own life for the family. Their purity comes from their heart and duty.

 

Rare Occasions: There are rare Ranaleth of the new era who have purple eyes and gray hair.

 

 

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Dresses & Accessories

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The Ranaleth prefers to clad themselves in bizarre garments; they always wear what expresses their personality the most, and often the silks they wear have a touch of oddness that’s used to distinguish them from your usual elven individual. Some of them have garments scales embellished with darkened plates; some large gothic-esque dresses sewn in thick leather; or they wear many bracelets or rings alike. Heck, you may find their fingernails colored through the usage of their natural crafts. This is what it means to be a Ranaleth; to be free, to be judged by none, and to be whoever you want. As such, their outfits often reveal a great deal about their personality and ideals. There remains a current trend, often seen across these specimens, who are more inclined to wear victorian-style clothes or any high-quality thing portraying the stars and moons.

 

 

There’s an accessory often used as a symbol among the elder members of the family, and the meaning of this symbol is hidden in the shadows, for only the worth would be worthy to heed the meaning of it; the blindfold is beheld as an accessory for those who’ve seen the beyond-the veil, for those who’ve practiced the mystic arts of the Ranaleth’s culture and have ascended upon the hierarchy of the said family. It does not blind them; it gives them an expanded vision. Those who wear this object are also considered sages. The full-blooded seemed to be most known for the usage of the blindfold, for they were way more calculative and charming than those of the new era.

 

 

Additionally, the Ranaleth wear eastern clothing or outfits and accessories from other cultures on rare occasions. As learners, they often travel around to learn about other cultures; and they try to look like them as a way to show respect. Thus, showing their full dedication to learning and appreciating discoveries.

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OOC NOTE: Proto-elves are fine too as along as they look more high elven than anything else. Go crazy go stupid with your creativity!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CULTURE:

Weaponry & Armor

 

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Introduction:

From their harsh background in the north came a desire to protect themselves and all those they hold dear; ready to take up arms in self-defense where required, even if they’d prefer otherwise. The fighting style differs between generations, with the older ones taking up more elegant weapons like spears and swords, or even if they picked up more heavy weapons, it wouldn’t go past a war pick. In contrast, the newer Ranaleths tend to take up much heavier weapons, preferring brutal polearms like spiked hammers.

 

Pure-Blooded Ranaleths:

 

Elegant they fight with swords and pikes. Weapons that are easily carried in their day-to-day life keep them ever-prepared. However, they are not quite fighters for they prefer diplomacy and linguistics. Nonetheless, their eyes are filled with greed when they behold a majestic artifact or such items regardless of how dangerous they might be. The pure-blooded seek to learn more than anything else, and collecting is a good way to perverse good knowledge.

 

 

Although they don’t seek outright violence, it’s not unusual to witness the pure-blooded Ranaleth with a dagger in their wrist or alchemical potions to defend themselves. They prefer a stealthy approach, unlike their other kin. Moreover, they don’t wear armor like the New Era; they find such type of full-plated protection quite barbaric that must be used only on rare occasions.

 

New Era Ranaleths:

 

Unlike the Pure-Blooded; the New Eras are all about weapons and strength; especially strength through knowledge in battle. Their ways of weaponry are more sacred and unique. They treat each weapon, and each plate of armor religiously as if an extension of their soul. All of their weapons carry meaning, history, or perhaps more. They are not just weapons but their very symbol; it is not unusual to behold a New Era Ranaleth writing in elven or other uncommon languages, brief stories or tales upon the larger frame of their mighty weapons. Even their armor is often embellished with scrolls or gothic-esque carvings. For a New Era losing their weapons or having their armor in a state which cannot be repaired, is quite the ordeal, and are ready to go to great lengths to restore it, or otherwise fall into great sadness. To outsiders, these great carvings and tapestries on their weaponry might give the impression of a forgotten past, but it is through this equipment that the Ranaleth remember their history.

 

 

There’s one last belief that may bring comfort upon these soldiers of yore, which is wearing a helmet through thick and thin, covering their face and shame with an aforementioned helmet that translates well what their sin was until it has been forgiven, or until enlightenment is found. The helmet may be removed, but none may glance at their face until said enlightenment is found. It is said that not all New Eras are capable of finding this feeling of fulfillment. 

 

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Culinary ways

 

 

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Introduction:

 

As abstract as the Ranaleth can be with their magic and traditions, their culinary taste holds many layers and complexity like a puff pastry. While most Ranaleth shares a common liking for both sweet and savory dishes paired with a well-aged bottle of wine, there’s certainly a generational schism between the Pure-Blooded and the New Era Ranaleth that can cause quite a debate at dinner.

To have a proper dinner with a Full-Blooded and a New-Era Ranaleth, would be to expect a refreshing appetizer with many foreign ingredients from a New-Era long travel, and to enjoy a complex and rich dessert from a Full-Blooded Ranaleth who has spent many decades in perfecting their craft.
 

 

 

Pure-Blooded Ranaleths:

 

Those Ranaleths from a more ancient time, referred to as the Full-blooded, tend to have a more avant-garde taste in cuisine, especially when it comes to sweets. To dine with those who are “Full-blooded”, would likely be to prepare for a proper 3-course dinner with an exceptional dessert at the end. The dessert will always be considered the star or the pinnacle of the meal, as the last meal will always be the last thing you will remember. 

 

It can also be taken as an insult if you do not serve them a dessert at the end of the meal, as it is a sign of denying them something divine. Pure-blooded people truly regard food as a sacred symbol, and forbidding them to consume would be like preventing them from experiencing their high potential or experiencing life at its best. There might be a whole cult around food at this point across the ranks of these pure-blooded.

New Era Ranaleths:

 

The New-Era Ranaleth are those who are more adventurous with much curiosity. From their long travels, they’ve adopted a lifestyle where they enjoy many foreign ingredients from local sources, may it be forgeable nuts and wildberry or even honey. It is clear that the New Era had little time to spare when it comes to creating complex dishes with many techniques, yet they make it up with creative blends of ingredients that still give them a flavor of home.
 

Examples:

Full-blooded Dish

The traditional spiced log cake:

A combination of strong spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg surrounds your sense as one would be first introduced to this work of art. This well-crafted dessert has many layers of different berry fillings with a layer of hazelnuts mousse in the middle upon cutting in half. Those who have the luxury to try such a dessert will understand why dessert is a must at the end of a meal.

New-Era Dish:

An almond salad:

From the rich flora of the Celia’norian forest, one can find fresh almonds and herbs to start a light meal to their day. This salad is a combination of many fresh herbs mixed in with an almond purée coated by a generous amount of honey. If one was lucky during their foraging trip, a few sliced cherry tomatoes would be mixed in as well. Such an energizing meal would give one the energy to start their day or this should be the start of a good dinner.

 

 

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Magic & Creatures

 

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Introduction: 

The Ranaleth view magic abstractly; they see stars and moons as the source of all this power, and so they worship the stars as the light that provides both prosperity and greatness. While they simply approach magic, their methods come closest to the nature of witches and hags alike. 

 

As a result, their studies and instruments are very well developed into the most taboo things, such as performing daily rituals, studying what lies beyond the veil, and so on. Moreover, the view of Mana and the magical things throughout the world and dimensions are twisted by their mystique antics, and their knowledge is withheld among the highest ranks of the family. Only someone who practices and learns the arts of the Ranaleth would be able to learn and understand the truth of what had been discovered.

 

 

Magic: The Ranaleth on both sides sees magic as a fabulous thing that’s utmost needed in the routine of one’s life but it’s not like they accept magic like anyone; they are not your common mages who seek to simply wield it for they wish to bend the magic and arts of their family in the most unorthodox ways to gain full control and expand their uses even If it means walking on a dangerous path or something that will bring havoc. They do care not as long as their desire for knowledge is satiated.

 

Furthermore, these magics seem to be wielded not only for rituals or to help people of their nation; they seemingly use it to hunt their enemies or often be sure that those who wronged the family wouldn’t do anything. It is quite vague on what this family is willing to do to protect one another. Perhaps, it’s something that ought to remain vague for everyone’s sake. Especially when a Full-Blooded wields said magics; they are most of the time the most magical ones in the family.

 

 

Creatures: The Ranaleth believe religiously in any creatures that are often narrated in tales: Ghouls, Dragons, Vampires, and all manner of mythical creatures. They are a sort of symbol of knowledge for this odd family, but not to venerate, of course. The Ranaleth and especially the new-era, who are warriors of knowledge; seek to learn the weak spots of the said creatures and be sure they wouldn’t cause any harm to the people around them.

 

They are the witches who are witch hunters, who seek to banish the wicked nature of the corrupted. There’s a strong belief that the New Eras deeply hate those of ectoplasmic nature. There are tales of the eternal conflict between these two factions. Nonetheless, nothing is truly confirmed, but who knows, perhaps it might be the truth. Per Chance, it might be the origin of why the New Era sought the destruction of the dark.

 

 

[Good Archetypes For The Family: FutureTellers, Seers, Witch Hunters(Akin to Illidari though), Scholars, Guardians, etc…]

 

 

 

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Philosophy & The Sisterhood

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“Through the unsung song of the unseen birds; I shall find the veiled path to foresee our prominence.”

-A Elder Of The Sisterhood.

 

The Philosophy:

The Ranaleths have not forgotten their ways of yore; what has been destroyed lives on in their hearts and minds. They care about those who protect and help the family; those who aid them in their moment of need will never be forgotten. This is why someone might see other not-related elven or non-elven individuals being accepted into the family. They all have done something to deserve it, forming bonds of family unity. They all stick together through thick and thin, whether slighted or assaulted; the Ranaleth shall always stick with them, offering their blades and silver tongue through any form of conflict.

 

With all of this, a new mentality and view of seeing things became prominent across the ranks of this family. The Ranaleth have found comfort in Celia ’nor the present days, and have accepted their culture as part of them. This led them to learn the ways of one of the most important figures in this city; Ivarielle, the great. She’s seen as a mighty beacon of hope and someone who ought to be heeded for they bear wisdom. This ideology, this philosophy that has been implanted into their ranks is to all ends, will always justify the means if your ends are always to benefit your kind. You must give your blood, your heart, and your steel to achieve progression, for knowledge and health would never be strong enough if not carried by a mortal who understands what must be done. Likewise, to forsake religion, to forsake these mundane things that only distract us all from our real goals; it limits our understanding, it makes us forget our weaknesses or those of our foes because believing in gods or religions alike will only blind us from our real potential in being a mortal.
 

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The Sisterhood:  

Through the sorrows of their past and the interaction between the two matriarchs, a new sense of unity was born among the Ranaleths. Henceforth, the Sisterhood was born from the family. A group of eldest members of the family who’ve seen their creation from the very first breath. Although they seem quite the group; their start was not pleasing at all, for they have been through a lot of conflicts. Most of the time between each other until an agreement was found, other times under the wing of war, but eventually their purpose and meaning were found. The one to be the utmost guide of the family and all descendant-kind! They see themselves as the shepherd that ought to guide the lost through a pact of intelligence and strength. To be sure, that descendant kind would tear away Aeriel’s domain and be free forevermore.

 

However, those who would ignore their attempts to help will find a blade through their heart or be thrown into an abyss to be forgotten. Henceforth, becoming a beacon of hope for the lost and the ignorant, the sisterhood swears to protect their home and allies alike. But as time went on and more elder Ranaleth sought to join its ranks. A hierarchy was created of three different Symbols, each of which represents the personalities of the various Ranaleth or people of the importance of their

History. It must be noted that these pillars are but mortal figures who enmity the divine:

 

The Eclipse: 

The Eclipse is seen as the first elder of the Ranaleth; a woman with black hair and flawless countenance, covered by an armored blindfold and a dark elegant robe that covers her entire body minus the head and her crooked hands. She stands for the beauty and intelligence of the Ranaleths. She's the most famous Pillar, followed throughout the family since the ideals she carries are what your common Ranaleth seeks to follow and accomplish.

 

Although she seems benevolent and caring; she's also a fine schemer that’s said that once her plans are accomplished, she will rise her crooked and damaged hands unto the sky, to cover the sun into eternal moonlight; giving refuge and safety for the forsaken and those rejected from the light, and bring a fear upon the divine through the union of those forsaken by said light and mortal kind.

 

The Profound Storm:

The Storm is a vague figure of revenge and war; a woman whose features are superfluous and indescribable. She was chained amidst a storm like a slave weighted by some divine judgment until she met with the Eclipse and freed her from these chains. She stands for passion, determination, and strength above all; for she's the figurehead for those who're more prone to violence and fighting, for those who would do the impossible to protect their families and friends alike. A bulwark for the meek.

 

To follow the eclipse dream, It is said that she will lighten the sky with her emotions and provide a new light that would allow all to reach out and be accepted.

 

The Royarch:

The Royarch is an interesting figurehead who, throughout the scrolls and books of the Ranaleth, is whelming contradictory. Their appearance varies from a horrible woman to someone heroic who purposely created conflict between the path of the eclipse and the profound storm to connect them and be sure their dream would become true and that the divine would hold mortal kind no more. Furthermore, the Royarch’s ways have quite influenced the previously stated due, on the point that the philosophy of the Ranaleth and hers would be quite similar.

 

 

 

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FAMILY MEMBERS

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Name: Ranni Ranaleth

Role: Matriarch Of The Ranaleth

Branch: Pure-Blooded

 

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Name: Ava Ranaleth

Role: Second Matriarch Of The Ranaleth

Branch: New Era

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Name: Saphielle Ranaleth

Role: Scholar Of The Ranaleth

Branch: Pure-Blooded

 

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Name: Andrillian

Role: Family Alchemist

Branch: Accepted as family [New Era]
 

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Name: Adeline Ranaleth

Role: Family Guardian

Branch: Created for the family?[New Era]

 

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Name: Sevathûn Ranaleth

Role: Right Hand Of The Second Matriarch

Branch: Pure-blooded

 

 

Name: Shalaevar Ranaleth

Role: N/A

Branch: Pure-blooded/New-Era

 

 

Name: Salla Ranaleth

Role: Owl Primarch/Guard

Branch: Pure-blooded

 

 

Name: Daeva Ranaleth

Role: N/A

Branch: New-ERA

 

Name: Luma Ranaleth

Role: Blacksmith of the family

Branch: Pure blooded/ New-ERA

 

 

 

STAFF

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Name: Charlotte

Role(s): Assistant

Branch: Accepted In the Family

 

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Name:: Amelia

Role(s): Crazy lady/Warrior

Branch: Accepted In the Family

 

 

 

 

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IMPORTANT:

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Hey! I know the Ranaleths are not a noble family in Celia 'nor (not anymore) but it doesn't stop us from pursuing your attempt to offer unique rp and interactions to others. Being a noble in a nation is not as important as the importance of one's character. It doesn't make us and we don't know if we'll ever aim for that. I mainly did this post for my group and those who'd like to join us to experience more mystical rp and the like, and help us out in Celia 'nor! It matters not if we aren't nobles anymore. Thank you for reading the post and if you're interested in making a Ranaleth. Fooldude#7120 dm me on discord! And I'll see to it. New players are highly advised to try it out, we are seeking mainly those who didn't have many interactions throughout their stay in lotc! Be it being magical or more interesting ones.

 

Thank everyone who helped me to make this post and @KrrispyKremefor for giving me inspiration for such a beautiful family and group! I'll prob do some edits later on, I apologize if this post isn't as amazing as the other family's culture post.

 

[NLThomas 1066]

No credits? Oh woe to me, for all the work done goes unnoticed!

 

Ranaleth kinda best family around ngl