~The Applefoot Family!~
Formed in mid-Axios, the Applefoot family has been with the halflings for multiple generations. Formed from the union of Harold Withfoot and Madeline Applebrook, the Applefoots were once the largest halfling family. Although in recent times the Applefoots have not been as relevant, with their burrow newly rebuilt and a few more Applefoot faces showing up in the village, it appears as though they won't go out anytime soon!
~Applefoot Culture & Traditions~
The Applefoots are proper halflings. They do not wear shoes, use blades, use minas, or otherwise go against village customs. Applefoots love farming and the earth, often dragging others into their farming labors. The Applefoots used to be the dominant family in the halfling community, planning village events and handing out leadership positions to family members to ensure the family's legacy. Those days are long gone, however, and now you're more likely to see an Applefoot tending the earth than cooped up in a burrow writing up plans. The old Applefoot ambitions manifest themselves into their labors rather than into politics. When a simple task needs to get done, an Applefoot is the right halfling for the job.
~The Applefoot Appearance~
Applefoot halflings are slightly taller than other halflings due to a faint dwarven strain in their genetics. This slight dwarven blood comes from Harold Withfoot, founding father of the Applefoots, who was part dwarf. Their eyes are blue to blue or blueish green, and their hair colors range from dark maroon to lighter gingers and blondes. Applefoots are slimmer than the average halfling due to their physical labors, rarely every packing on the pounds.
~Family Recipes~
-Applebrook Porter: A booze with a secret ingredient passed down along the generations of Applefoots. Not once has this secret been leaked. A dark and rich brew, Applebrook Porter will always leave you wanting more.
-Withfoot Cider: Coming from the Withfoot side of the family tree, this cider is saved for special occasions, as large quantities of apples must be consumed to produce it.
-Pipes & Pipeweed: While not as skilled as the Greenholms or Peregrins at pipe and pipeweed production, Applefoots have made good-quality smoking pipes from time to time.
~Legends~
Legend has it that the Applefoots still know the location of the Arcane Pumpkin, the first pumpkin ever created by the halfling deity Lord Knox. This magical pumpkin was found by Elder Gerald before the Applefoots ever came to be, passing down to the Applefoot family after his death. While the pumpkin itself was stolen, things lost by halflings have a nasty habit of returning...
The Tankard of Terror, a recurring cursed artifact that kills all who drink from it, killed the brother of Madeline Applebrook, the origin mother of all Applefoots. Rumor has it that all relatives of the Applebrooks, Applefoots included, will one day be cursed again by this Tankard.
~Inter-Halfling Relations~
The Applefoots get along best with the Peregrin family and Hassenfort family they share old familial ties with. The Applefoots are rivals to the Woodstock family due to old shogging disputes.
However, recently drama relating to the Thaindom of Honeyhill have grown a rift between the Applefoots and Peregrins. Only time will tell if the familial dispute will soften.
~Playing an Applefoot~
If you wish to play an Applefoot halfling, simply message me on discord NotEvilAtAll#2321 and I'll try and set you up with something! The family currently has a burrow on 7 Overlook Way in Honeyhill.
~Current Applefoots~
Mimosa Applefoot (Active)
Hal Applefoot (Active)
Miel Applefoot (Active, Adopted)
Humber Applefoot (Inactive)