Heinzreich Clan

[Kickstarted and Running 965]

Heinzreich

History

 

Born of the North, and separate from the world, the Henizreich family was large, in relative terms. They lived in the cold, frozen regions of Asulon, where none but the foolish dared go. They lived as they could, they were plentiful, and thrived in their environment, due to living there for so many generations.

 

They all knew some combat skills, and were competent warriors if need be, as the occasional bandit crew, or tribe would venture in, looking to pillage the Heinzreich community, and take their food and wools, armors and weapons, and anything of value they would find.

 

When they weren't fighting, they lived a peaceful life, usually. Most hunted, or foraged what food they could in their frozen wasteland. But this meat was not enough, so on occasion, they would venture to the colonized lands, and trade, but only on occasion.

 

Clad in plate mail and with swords of varying types and designs, they escorted caravans of their rare furs and meats, and on occasion would forge their exotic weapon types for people who made special orders.

 

Being isolated, they were one of the last to hear of the departure from Asulon, and many thought it rumor, and refused to leave, saying this was their homeland, and it was their birthright to stay there, and would die before they left....

 

... It seems they were right...

 

Konrad, son of Gunther, the Häuptling, or Chieftain, called for all who were willing to leave, to go. He rallied only a few, and was excommunicated from the Heinzreich, but he knew it didn’t matter, he guided those who would follow to a merchant ship, and secured passage. He told his followers they were still Heinzreich, the last of the Heinzreich clan, and that those who stayed were lost.

 

Cursing those who stayed, he led his clan onward, and finally, after stops, to Anthos, were after a shipwreck, and some splits on various ships, Konrad found himself alone. There were no bodies, but he knew not all were alive, some had to have died, but not all, and he would hold hope they would reunite, but he could not dwell, he needed to go on, and secure a homestead for them.

 

After years of doing mercenary work, and hunting, trading, Konrad found himself at the gates of VaerHaven, it was suiting to him. It was like home to him, the cold, frozen tundra, pine trees, and furs on almost every traveler. He would start anew here, the Heinzreich clan would live by his blood, he swore it.

 

After spending time in VaerHaven, Konrad met Lachaln Mor Elendil, and after discussion, and long talks, Konrad swore himself, and his Clan to allegiance under the Elendil Clan, until the lights of the world faded.

 

Apparel

 

The Heinzreich usually wear plate mail with chain joints to battle, with a tabard over. They usually wear a white tabard, unless there is a special cause, like for say they serve an order, they would but the orders symbol on their tabard.

 

Out of combat, they usually wear furs outside, and when working, or heavy clothing for winter and frozen conditions. They do, however, change them based on climate as it’s impractical to wear furs in a desert or in the valleys.

 

Inside their homes, they dress like a normal person, cloths, and simple clothes, unless they are of high importance, they they would wear nicer, more ornate clothing, same goes for armor, the more important they are, they will usually adorn it in a more ornate manner.

 

Weaponry

 

Weaponry of the Heinzreich is strictly swords and missile weapons, like crossbows and longbows. They don’t find axes appropriate, as they are tools, and too heavy to carry on long missions, not to mention you can only swing with them, not stab or swing, like you can with swords.

 

The swords of the Heinzreich are double edged, and are also made for stabbing, as it’s more effective.

 

Some are two handed, called Zweihanders (Twohander/Claymore), then there are Langschwert (longswords), bastard swords, Kurzschwert (shortswords), Dolch (daggers), and mostly what you would expect. No two swords of the Heinzreich are alike, as they are specially forged for that wielder, to maximize efficiency in combat.

 

Traits

 

The physical traits of the Heinzreich are usually being of fair, light skin, and of blonde hair, although there are some with brown, and even a few with black hair, but those are less common from lighter haired ones. Eye color is almost exclusively blue, but there are a few with different colored eyes.

 

They are tall, and generally lean. It is alien for one to be obese, due to their roots, and it being impossible to be lazy and fat in such a harsh climate. They usually are around 6’0-6’5 and are of a muscular stock.

 

There are some of the Heinzreich that value knowledge over warfare and labor, and usually were the chroniclers of the Clan, but they were few due to the demand for such labor intensive needs of the climate they are native to.

 

 

Religion

 

The Religion of the Heinzreich Clan is very simple. With the Elders acting as the Spiritual leaders, they worship one single God. Unlike most religions in the vast variety of existing ones, however, there are no “angels” or “demons” or even an organized structure really, there simply hasn’t been any need for one!

 

One can think of the Elders as a “clergy” of sorts. They can name a certain person what the Clan calls a “Hero” which is a person, man or woman, who has done heroic dead. Most people, upon hearing of the Heinzreich heroes, think of great warriors, clad in armor slaying tyrants and monsters, which is not all true. Some are scribes, who record great events, or healers, who saved the tribe from an illness that plagued them.

 

The Elders also have the ability to excommunicate someone from the Religion, but not the tribe as that is ultimately the Chieftain's decision. In addition to excommunication, making individuals “Heroes” and maintaining the Religion, the Elders also declare Holy Events for the Clan, declare miracles, and preside over marriages.

 

Heroes

 

There are various Heroes, all made one for their acts, whether it be slaying a dragon, or recording an epic ballad of a warrior. Each here is also given a nickname of sorts that reflects their actions.

 

Alexander “Wyrm Slayer” Heinzreich

 

Alexander was the founder of the Heinzreich Clan. He was the one who led a group of people, hapless and desperate people to what would be their homeland for generations afterward.

 

He slayed the Wyrm that resided in the mountain, which terrorized people far and wide, and instantly became a hero to the people, this is why figures of worth in he Heinzreich Clan are called “Heroes”

 

His victory was so great, the people settled with him in that forsaken mountain, and lived out their lives, passing, and producing children, and the cycle went on.

 

-Deceased-

 

Gunther “Zweihander” Heinzreich

 

Gunther was a Smith, perhaps the greatest smith and inventive mind of the Heinzreich Clan. It was in fact, Gunther who invented the Zweihander, meant to provide an intimidation factor to the superior power of a two handed blade, tall as a man and with the power to cleave a man in two.

 

The sword soon became a common weapon for Warriors of the Clan, and was a weapon revered and feared for it’s uses and deadly potential.

 

-Deceased-

 

Derek “Chronicler” Heinzreich

 

Derek was the first Scribe of the Heinzreich. He had lived and saw Alexander and Gunther, and decided it was in fact a very important thing. He recorded these people, and the things they did, and also Johannah and Egon, Heinzreich Clan Members who would later be recognized as figures of legend.

 

He also was the one who invented the language the Heinzreich speak, to help keep outsiders from eavesdropping, or hearing things they shouldn’t.

 

-Deceased-

 

Johannah “Oak Shield” Heinzreich

 

Johannah was the first, and in fact, only Heinzreich Hero. She held the Clan together in a time of strife. The Clan was under constant attack from tribes, and barbarians looking to uncover their valuable arms, armor, and jewels.

 

As they charged, Johannah took up her fallen father’s Oak shield, let out a war cry, and rallied the Clan to her, driving back the tribals and barbarians, and securing the safety of the Clan.

 

It was in the heat of the battle, an arrow pierced her throat, killing her almost instantly. The Clan felt rage at their leader’s death, and fought with renewed vigor, slaughtering every single tribal.

 

-Deceased-

 

Egon “Storm Hammer” Heinzreich

 

Egon was one of the chief and foremost warriors of the Heinzreich clan in his time, and some of the Heinzreichs who made it to Anthos, met him, the older ones that is.

 

Egon was a massive fellow, all muscle and bone, with long flowing hair, and a warhammer almost as tall as himself. It was he who killed a Wyrm that had been pillaging at the base of their mountain home, and later the Heinzreich Clan.

 

He climbed to the peak, which was flat due to the Wyrm clearing it and making that it’s lair, Egon began shouting challenges at the Wyrm, calling him to battle, which the Wyrm was more than eager to answer.

 

Dressed in not but light leather and chain, and a Warhammer of Tempered Steel, he let out a roar, charging across the short field at the peak of the mountain, warhammer raised, he slayed the beast, smashing it’s head in with his warhammer, his strikes were said to have struck with such force that the sound was said to have echoed like thunder down the mountain.

 

-Deceased-

 

Konrad “Hearthfire” Heinzreich

 

Konrad was a fierce warrior, wielding a longsword and shield, he protected the Clan’s home from the attack of barbarians in steel armor, stop horses, who came to eradicate them. He slayed a great many of them, before the leader of the Invaders challenged him in single combat.

 

Konrad roared, and charged, sword raised, but it was a trap. The Invaders released arrows, piercing his armor in some parts, he was saved by his shield.

 

Fueled by rage and adrenaline, he leaped at the Invader leader, cutting, stabbing, slashing with such ferocity that his attacks were virtually unstoppable.

 

As he stood over his mutilated, and fallen foe, the Barbarians retreated. As Konrad rose his sword, an enemy ranger, posted in the trees, fired an arrow at him, piercing him in the eye, killing him instantly, but not before he say his Clan win the day

 

-Deceased-

 

Wolfgang “Shadow” Heinzreich

 

Little is known of Wolfgang, only that he was a Ranger in the Heinzreich Clan, slaying many, and keeping the forest and Clan safe through a series of skirmishes again the same invaders who killed Konrad, who was his dear friend.

 

As the Invaders returned years later, it was Wolfgang and his rangers, armed with Crossbows and Longbows, they stalked the forests, slaying the enemy commanders, and torching their camps before vanishing, like a shadow.

 

The enemy, finally beaten by an unseen force, retreated, tails behind their legs, harassed the whole way home, to their capital city.

 

Wolfgang vanished one day, he never returned, some think he went to finish the Barbarians, others think he left, while some think he followed, and is watching, protecting

 

-Missing-

 

Lachlan Mor “Savior” Elendil

 

Lachlan Mor Elendil, High King of the Adunian People was the savior of the Heinzreich Clan. He tooks them in, and bestowed upon them new hope, and a purpose now that they had no home. He saved them from extinction, and utter destruction. For this, he is made a Hero to the Heinzreich Clan, the first Hero who was not a Heinzreich, in fact, and likely the last for a very long time.

 

-Alive-

 

Eoghan "Slayer" Campbell III

 

   Eoghan was the first friend to the Heinzreich Clan. He helped guide them, and keep them protected. In turn, when Eoghan was accused of treason and various crimes, the Heinzreich Clan protected him, and near killed those who wished to harm him. His prowess in battle was un-paralleled and was given the titles "Slayer" as none in battle could beat him.

 

-Alive-

 

Häuptling (Chieftain):

 

The Häuptling, or Chieftain, is the ultimate leader of the Clan. There are a variety of ways one can become the Häuptling of the Heinzreich Clan, and a few things are required. You must be a warrior, and literate also, and have shown leadership skills suiting of a Häuptling.

 

In order to actually become the Häuptling, you can do so in a variety of ways. In the event the Häuptling dies in peace, the Elders usually vote on the next Häuptling, and he may be challenged immediately after he is declared Häuptling too if an individual feels he is not suited for the role.

 

A member may also challenge the current Häuptling at any time for his position by a duel with their weapons of choice, in no armor. It usually results in a battle to the death, but not always. In wartime, if the Häuptling falls, one may assume his place in the battle, and if he manages to win the favor of his warriors, he would be declared Häuptling by the warriors.

The Häuptling has complete control of the Clan, and the Elders really can’t do anything about it if he wants to do something. They are simply a council really, to help the Häuptling decide and some voices of wisdom for him to listen to when he is unsure of things.
 

 

Language

 

The Language of the Heinzreich is strange, and foreign. Many words ending or starting with “s” are pronounced with a “z” and some words are not used altogether, and instead they use their own words. Words starting with “w” are usually pronounced with a “v” sound instead.

 

In addition, objects are capitilized, and plurals of words end with an “en” or if there is already an “e” at the end, you just add and “n” as there would be no sense in adding another “e” to the word.

 

Also, the character “ß” is used to replace “ss” and the two are inter tradable. You can sue “ss” or “ß” if you choose.

 

--OOC Note--

If you can't find the ALT code for "ß" just use "ss" or "B" instead. The "ß" character also looks funny in MC chat.

 

The full language is not spoken usually, unless in battle, or some sort of emergency or if it is a private matter for the family that outsiders are not wanted to hear.

 

Common Names:

Common male names of the Heinzreich are Konrad, Alexander, Bern, Gunther, Derek, Afonso, Godfrey, Baden, Adler, Charles, Abel, Egon, Fritz Alvin, Arnold, Godddard, and Josef

 

Common female names of the Heinzreich are Addy, Belle, Mindy, Allie, Holle, Ilma, Amalia, Carla, Helga, Johannah, Mina

 

--OOC Note--

 

You don’t have to use the language if you want, it’s just nice, and the accent is a general must have unless you are young enough (like toddler) to have been raised without the accent

 

List of commonly used words:

 

I-Ich
You-Du (If you know how to use Dich, which is advanced German, use that)
Me-Mir (If you know how to use Mich, which is advanced German as well, use that)
Mein-Mine or My
Dein-Your
Er/Sie/Es-He/She/It
That-Das
Child (Girl)-Mädchen
Child-Kind
Man-Mann
Child(Boy)-Junge(n)
Mister-Herr
Miss/Woman-Frau
What-Was
No-Nein
Yes-Ja
Yes(Formal)-Jawohl
Go-Gehen
Make-Machen
Head-Kopf
Arm-Arm
Leg-Bein
Hand-Hand
Foot-FuB/Fuss
Eyes-Augen
Lip-Lippe
Mouth-Mund
Ear-Ohr
Nose-Nase
Fight-Kampf
War-Krieg
Lightning-Blitz
Sh*t-Scheiße
F-word-Fick
Battle-Schlacht
Kill-Töten
March-Marsch
Hurt-Verletzt or Verwundet
Soldier(s)-Soldat(en)
Archer(s)-Bogenschütze(n)
Knight(s)-Ritter (Ritter has no plural ending, it's always "Ritter")
Brother-Bruder
Sister-Schwester
Mother-Mutter
Father-Vater
Cousin(Male)-Cousin
Cousin(Female)-Kusine
Aunt-Tante
Uncle-Onkel
Grandfather-Opa
Grandmother-Oma
Nephew-Neffe
Niece-Nichte
Family-Familie
Good-Gut
Day-Tag (When using the greeting "Good Day", say "Guten Tag", not "Gut Tag")
Night-Nacht
Glass-Glas
Iron-Eisen
Steel-Stahl
Stop-Halt
Gold-Gold
Money-Geld
Warrior-Krieger
Scribe-Schreiber
King-Köni g
Queen-Königin
Prince-Prinz
Princess-Prinzessin
Elder- Ältester (male)

Elder-Älteste (female)

Elders-die Ältesten (plural)
Labor(er): Arbeit(er)
 

 

Application

 

OOC:

 

MC Name:

 

How long have you been on LotC?:

 

Is this going to be your main?:

 

If not, can you make this character a priority?:

 

Do you have Skype? If so, post here or send to me via PM:

 

Does your skin match the lore?:

 

Have you read the lore?:

 

IC:

 

Name:

 

Age?:

 

Who was your father and mother?:

 

Do you have any siblings?:

 

What do you like to do?:

 

Do you fight, log, farm, etc? If so, say what you are good at:

 

Can you fight?:

 

Ranks

 

Häuptling (Chieftain): Konrad Heinzreich(M) (Italian_Assassin),

 

Holunder (Elder): Sven Heinzreich(M) (_Syanide), Wolfgang Heinzreich(M) (NordicGod)

 

Kriegeren (Warrior): Alexander Heinzreich(M) (Assassinofawsome), Wolfgang Heinzreich(M) (NordicGod), Karl Heinzreich(M) (TaylorStriffe)

 

Schreiberen (Scribe): Sven Heinzreich(M) (_Syanide_),

 

Arbeiter (Laborer): Amalia Heinzreich(F) (The_Supah),

 

Roster:

Konrad (Italian_Assassin)

Sven (_Syanide_)

Alexander (Assassinofawsome)

Amalia (The_Supah)

Wolfgang Heinzreich (NordicGod)

Karl Heinzreich (TaylorStriffe)

 

[Gaius ~ Sertorius Cagan 62]

[[For Pete's sake, if Lymdil doesn't ***** you out, I am calling him biased against me as a hillbilly for whining over the Teutonic Order :(]]

[Bashar al-Assad 120]

[[For Pete's sake, if Lymdil doesn't ***** you out, I am calling him biased against me as a hillbilly for whining over the Teutonic Order :(]]

((Don't worry it happened to me as well.))

[Minea 124]

[[This seems like a weird mixture between the Rhodirs and an Adunian Clan?? But nice work mate good luck]]

[Lym 849]

[♦ Kal ♦ 242]

((

 

"Elder-Holunder"

 

 

 

))

[Nefarious Aus Shitpost 891]

[[ Me please. ]]

[Gaius ~ Sertorius Cagan 62]

[[i Swear Italian Assassin, if you make Ritter-bruders, I am calling my own copyright violation :3]]

[Bashar al-Assad 120]

((I just want to see a medieval Spanish Kingdom alive and well.))

[Kickstarted and Running 965]

[ayresalex 517]

((Why not just join the Stafyrs is you're looking for something German related.))

[Kickstarted and Running 965]

((Why not just join the Stafyrs is you're looking for something German related.))

[[ Because we don't want to be Oren, and it's not all German related you negative nancy ]]

[BlackAce 0]

Application

 

OOC:

 

MC Name: BlackAce111

 

How long have you been on LotC?: A couple a weeks

 

Is this going to be your main?: Yup

 

If not, can you make this character a priority?: Yup

 

Do you have Skype? If so, post here or send to me via PM: Yup; Sir Clockwork

 

Does your skin match the lore?: I think that it does.

 

Have you read the lore?:I have.

 

IC:

 

Name: Me name is Roq Loni.

 

Age?: Ah be around 53 human years old.

 

Who was your father and mother?: Me father and mother were nothing but insignificant nomads; however, me father was long off desended from te goldhan clan.

 

Do you have any siblings?:Noy; I am onry child.

 

What do you like to do?: I love to think of ways to help uimproove me kingdoms security and structur

 

Do you fight, log, farm, etc? If so, say what you are good at: I am ok at all of the jobs as me parents were nomads, and we worked at all of em. However, I prefir tradin' and I am a vurry good engineir.

 

Can you fight?: I can fight if necesary...

[Kickstarted and Running 965]

Application

 

OOC:

 

MC Name: BlackAce111

 

How long have you been on LotC?: A couple a weeks

 

Is this going to be your main?: Yup

 

If not, can you make this character a priority?: Yup

 

Do you have Skype? If so, post here or send to me via PM: Yup; Sir Clockwork

 

Does your skin match the lore?: I think that it does.

 

Have you read the lore?:I have.

 

IC:

 

Name: Me name is Roq Loni.

 

Age?: Ah be around 53 human years old.

 

Who was your father and mother?: Me father and mother were nothing but insignificant nomads; however, me father was long off desended from te goldhan clan.

 

Do you have any siblings?:Noy; I am onry child.

 

What do you like to do?: I love to think of ways to help uimproove me kingdoms security and structur

 

Do you fight, log, farm, etc? If so, say what you are good at: I am ok at all of the jobs as me parents were nomads, and we worked at all of em. However, I prefir tradin' and I am a vurry good engineir.

 

Can you fight?: I can fight if necesary...

Denied

 

Currently we are only accepting new characters of direct descent of the Heinsreich Clan in RP. Maybe in a few weeks we will allow characters of other families and backgrounds to be adopted in, but currently these applications are to join in the RP as a brand new character.

 

Sorry, please try again in at least 24 hours, but we thank you for your time.

[Wahsrof 11]

OOC:

 

MC Name: Wahsrof

 

How long have you been on LotC?: 2 years I think

 

Is this going to be your main?: Yes

 

If not, can you make this character a priority?: Yes

 

Do you have Skype? If so, post here or send to me via PM: Yes

 

Does your skin match the lore?: Yes

 

Have you read the lore?: Yes

 

IC:

 

Name: Bjorne Silverash

 

Age?: 46

 

Who was your father and mother?: Orphaned

 

Do you have any siblings?: Nien

 

What do you like to do?: Apothecary. Study. Fool around in the arcane.

 

Do you fight, log, farm, etc? If so, say what you are good at: Farming, gardening, and healing.

 

Can you fight?: I can certainly defend my self, but not a real fighter.