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Edward admires the diligence of Sev to allow accessibility of understanding to the greater masses. 

Baron Edward smirks Rivianly.

11 hours ago, MRCHENN said:

"We must introduce him to Bertha Potte." Sir Peter proposes the idea to Edward Galbraith and his Vilac relatives.

 

Edward Aurelius pens a missive to the Princess of love and beauty herself. As he waited he longingly gazed at the portrait of her upon his farmhouse wall.

@XOCO

The Baron of Rivia balls his eyes out. 

Baron Edward Aurelius scans the missive for his name.

The Baron of Rivia dined. 

Discord : You know it xxx

MC Name : 02WGWN

RP Name : Edward Aurelius 

RP Race : RIVIAN

Timezone : GMT

Lord Edward Aurelius readies his armour and cleans his blade. The Rivian then turned to his compatriot Ser Paulinius Potte "You're too fat for your armour!" He proclaimed. @XOCO

A History of the House of Galbraith

Penned By Ser Richard of Rivia and Ser Robin of Rippelberg

The Legendary Founder Galbert the Boarkiller Pictured Above  

Since its founding by the legendary Galbert the Boarkiller members of House Galbraith have weaved themselves into the annals of history each with their own particular desire for renown, inheriting the cunning of the House founder himself. Galbert, a man of relatively average build, was able to earn his sobriquet through his triumph over the beastly wild boar by which he outwitted using skill and aforementioned cunning to defeat his foe. Evidence proving the existence of Galbert was only unearthed during the late Rivian era of Galbraith where the scholarly arts flourished in the regional Capital. Detailed historiography on the period is vague and difficult to interpret, however, as the Acre rebellion brought a swift end to the Rivian golden era soon after. Hence why the knowledge of the period between Galbert’s founding of the house and its later revival in the Petrine era of Oren is mostly unknown. 

The Petrine era of Oren saw a revival of House Galbraith, the migration from Kaedrin to the Capital, Helena, greatly improved the political power of the House as it operated in the epicentre of the realm. This era of House Galbraith is known as the Edwardian era as a result of the patriarch of the House at the time, Ser Edward Galbraith. The Edwardian era produced many diligent Galbraith politicians who had great soft power within the government of the time. Despite this, many contemporary historians regard this era as a neutered version of the Rivian potential. While certainly the House had soft power and influence it only had limited military connections and lacked a standing army and thus was unable to truly project its power. The Edwardian era is often compared to the current nature of the Lucian branch in Balian, where likewise many contemporary Rivian historians regard it as a neutered form of the House. Previous to the dispersion of the mainline House Galbraith, the debate over hard versus soft power was oft discussed and disputed by the hardline Rivian and Lucian factions of the House. The latter advocating for more focus on soft power whilst the former hard power. Contemporary Rivian historians tend to reach a consensus in agreement with the former although the degree to which hard power triumphs over soft is still debated to this day. 

“Ita feri ut se mori sentiat”
-Viscount Philip Rupert Galbraith ‘Father of the Rivian People’

The Edwardian era came to an end with the Georgian split where Ser George Galbraith, an aspiring politician who to many outshined his ailing brother Edward, assumed leadership of the House. Ousting and denouncing Edward for his failings. Historians view the Georgian era of Galbraith as a continued upwards progression essential in eventually leading to the line of Robert achieving primacy. Ser George was gifted politically through his own diligence he achieved the position of Vice Chancellor of Oren. In this position he possessed immense power, the envy of many. Most of all the D’Azors, an ambitious family similar in many ways to Galbraith yet villainous and impure. After only a year in office Ser George perished, the young Galbraith fell victim to an arson of the House of Commons. Not long after this event Ledicourt D’Azor ascended to the position that Ser George once held. Contemporary Rivian historians do not consider this to be a coincidence. Leaving no heirs, the line of Willem Galbraith ascended to primacy. With his marriage to Elizabeth Winter he birthed one son, Robert Archibald Galbraith. 
 

Viscount Robert Galbraith and Viscount Nikolai Othaman in Haenseti Court

Rivian Historians view the leadership of Robert Galbraith as a mixed one. His leadership led to the establishment of the Rivian Fatherland and through his marriages to a De Selm and later Princess Anne of Oren, Robert managed to socially elevate the House to a Viscounty. Restoring nobility to the House. Robert’s reign is however considered mixed in its results for House Galbraith as contemporary historians attribute most of the legwork to his son the father of the Rivian people, Lord Philip Rupert Galbraith. Despite founding the Rivian Watch little was developed until the reign of Viscount Philip and Duke Charles ‘the young boar’. Robert met his end to his grandson Viscount Nikolai Othaman who coldly betrayed the elderly Viscount of Rivia, an action which should only have been expected by nature of his Haenseti blood. For his crimes Nikolai was confined to the dungeons of Kaer Coch for the remainder of his miserable existence, at the mercy of the vengeful, now Viscount, Philip. It is not known to historians what took place deep in the rock of Rivia yet it can be certain that Viscount Philip executed his retribution. 

“Ignem odium nanis habeo” 
-Lord Commander Montgomery ‘Piss’ Potte ‘Gold Barber’

The reign of Philip showed the greatest elevation in station for the House of Galbraith. Under him the Rivian Watch flourished and reached an estimated size of 1500 men solely loyal to the Viscount himself. With this newfound power the Viscount first established strong ties to the monarchy through royal marriages and secondly eliminated the regional muttley Houses who contested his power, namely the Darkwoods. A move which was only further utilised by the bane of the Helvetii Duke Charles Antonius of Rivia. Viscount Philip was a master of balancing his soft and hard power, splitting his time between the courts of Providence and the courtyard of Kaer Coch. Philip played an instrumental role in both the Aster revolution and later the Brothers’ War. In the former the Viscount used his subterfuge skills to sneak into the Palace of Philip II, whilst disputed amongst scholars it is theorised that he was able to kill the Emperor thus allowing Philip III to assume power with haste. In the Brothers’ War the Viscount played a similar role, providing invaluable information to the Royalist cause which earned him the Vice-Chancellor position where he served for decades mostly operating in the shadows as his illness grew worse. It is rumoured that the Viscount was poisoned by the scornful Imperialists and thus grew ill to the point of having to feign  retirement. 

The Rivian Watch in Preparation for a Purge of the Helvetii

Duke Charles Antonius of Rivia earned many names throughout his reign. His enemies knew him as Duke Charles ‘the Bastard’ and his allies ‘the Young Boar’ but to the Rivians he was ‘Helveticus Maximus’. Rivian historians have poured over primary evidence to locate any crumb of disputed heritage and found no legitimate sources which would be of any use. Thus it can be concluded that the epithet ‘the Bastard’ is only of propagandistic fabrication and subsequently should be ignored by any well meaning historian. Under the reign of the young boar Rivia began its golden age where culture thrived amongst its solid redbrick fortifications. The Rivian Watch reached its peak of 2500 men, many of whom were from the fierce levy of House Potte known for their fighting ability and brutality. Thus the Duke projected his power as he duly was required. The muttley House of Helvets of Cathalon was the next target in the sights of the Rivians. The family was ailing as certain members began to be infested with Adunian blood, as a result the stoic Duke Charles soon rallied his men. Duke Charles’ claim to the Duchy was as good as any if not stronger for he did not possess the infection of Adunic heritage like many that claimed to be true Helvetii. Historians debate the means by which the Duke Charles went about his purge yet they do not contest the results. The seat of Kaer Blanche was left empty and bloodstained its inhabitants all but bones in the dungeons of fortress of Kaer Coch, meeting a similar fate to the Darkwood heathens under Philip, the once proud Helvetii soon crumbled under the steel boot of the Rivian Watch. It was only the folly of Duke Charles himself which brought about the end to his life. His ambitious attempt to kill the Baron of Acre soon failed as Acremen poured into the Rivian breach and ended the Duke’s life all but too early for the young boar. Scholars to this day debate the nature of what occurred during that fateful altercation yet seemingly we shall never know. 

“Marmoream se relinquere, quam latericiam accepisset.” 
- The Last Words of Duke Charles ‘Helveticus Maximus’

Following the death of the Duke the Rivian fortress was brought down, demolished by Barclays. Likely killing Viscount Nikolai in the rubble of riches and bones that was soon lost to time. The level of wealth that was possessed by Viscount Philip and Duke Charles is unknown yet tales of cursed vaults upheld by golden totems adorned with the histories of Galbraith attract many a treasure hunter and petty thief alike. It is yet to be seen what is next in the chapters of history for the House Galbraith however it can be certain that it shall be most eventful for the years to come, for the blood of Charles lives on in his sons Vibius and Edward. 

Speaking as a player who's lead Human Supremacist groups in the past. The most important part is ensuring to weed out the people who join as a result of OOC resentment. There can certainly be bad actors who wish to project OOC prejudice in character, a lot of people also simply wish to roleplay a character which does hold certain prejudice as they feel that's what their character would believe in. To restrict people roleplaying as characters who hold wrongful opinions is an over-reach. Although it certainly isn't easy to find out who roleplays with OOC prejudice or not. 

Staff red tape and its consequences have been a disaster for the Lord of the Craft.

Ser Richard smokes. 

MC Name : 02WGWN

RP Name : Richard

RP Age : 30ish

Just to the under and to the left of Lionbileti pls 

Lord Charles of Rivia read the missive before him shaking his head. The Galbraith then moved to peer out of his window smirking as his riders departed from Rivia towards the ruins of Vuillermoz to finish what should have been snuffed out at the end of the Brothers' War. 

A smaller map with just more realistic terrain. Seeing trees near double the size of city walls in some cases is actually ridiculous. I want to see more hills and less stupidly large mountains or other terrain features. 

1 minute ago, RennieDear said:

[RP]]
Full Name: Crius Ove Pythaleon
Years of Age: 22
Race: Farfolk
Pedigree (Noble/Non-Noble): Non-noble
Battlefield Experience: none
Reason for Interest: Recruited

[[OOC]]
Username: RennieDear
Discord: Rennie#5183

Accepted! Report to Kaer Coch for assignment!

On 7/26/2022 at 3:24 PM, DarkWrath94 said:

[[RP]]
Full Name: Varge
Years of Age: 35
Race: Highlander
Pedigree (Noble/Non-Noble):  Peasant
Battlefield Experience: Work in fields
Reason for Interest: Lost home

[[OOC]]
Username: Darkwrath94
Discord:JokingHill#2196

Accepted! Report to Kaer Coch for assignment!

Lord Charles of Rivia applauds the brilliant work of the Novellen-Aldersberg.

4 minutes ago, OwlEntity said:

[[RP]]
Full Name: Armani Taylor
Years of Age: 22
Race: Human 
Pedigree (Noble/Non-Noble): Non-noble
Battlefield Experience: none
Reason for Interest: recruited by Charles

[[OOC]]
Username: OwlEntity
Discord: OwlEntity#9871

Accepted! Report to Kaer Coch for assignment!

A RIVIAN WITHDRAWAL 

To His Majesty, the King of Oren,

Despite our ties with the Acrean men in the solidification of the Accord of the First Harvest, we are displeased to see that it has been used as a method for the heir of Acre to subvert his country, despite the Privy Council’s already solidified attempts at creating peace.

Given this, we would like to solidify our loyalty and prosperity towards the Kingdom of Oren. The Viscounty of Rivia hereby withdraws from the Accord of First Harvest.

The Right Honourable, Philip Rupert Galbraith, Viscount of Rivia,

On 7/17/2022 at 7:45 PM, hollowsnight said:

[[RP]]
Full Name: Theodoric Lange (Theo)
Years of Age: 18
Race: Human
Pedigree (Noble/Non-Noble): Non-Noble.
Battlefield Experience: None, as of current.
Reason for Interest: To join the cause.

[[OOC]]
Username: hollowsnight
Discord: race#9999

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7 minutes ago, Fie said:

Luisa Galbraith sips her tea upon reading Balian drama. "You know," she commented to her kinsman Charles of Rivia, "it is funny when traitors call their own people traitors. But balianites never were smart - were they, dear nephew?" @wagwan

Lord Charles of Rivia raises a brow somewhat disgruntledly "Im sure both of the Balianites that are still there are very angry at that dagger ear."

On 7/10/2022 at 6:08 PM, doodlybaby said:

Full Name: Lovette
Years of Age: 16
Race: Human
Pedigree (Noble/Non-Noble): Nonr
Battlefield Experience: None
Reason for Interest: interesting

[[OOC]]
Username: doodlybaby
Discord:sahara#9962

Accepted! Report to Kaer Coch for assignment!