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[AbstractTraitorHero]

((Sidona is a mercenary leader but the two could be considered friends))

[Insanegame27]

Yeah, meant to end in 'the navy' and yes, the islands and a part of the mainland area are controlled by us

[Silcugar]

Family
Head of House: Cro-Cagon of the minor house: Silcugar. Male, 38, Alive (and virile!). A heavy handed lover of blood sport, Cro-Cagon in known for his arbitrary ethics and fierce defense of his homelands. He is dark-skinned, like his ancestors who traveled the sea to claim their spiritual right. Unlike Silcugar, the founder of the house, Cro-Cagon has lost the Spirit Path and rules with his sword first and his pen last. The lack of adequate recordings of the houses history mixed with their assimiliation with local customs have muddied the bloodline and the integrity of the name... but don't tell Cro-Cagon that!

Spouse(s):
Malaya (First Wife). Eldest and betrothed at birth (Wife of Fate), Malaya is the cunning side to Cro-Cagon's brutality, matching his age and sternness. Cunning, Matriarchal, Harsh.
Suino (Second Wife). Chosen on the eve of Cro-Cagon's sixteenth birthday (Wife of Rite), Suino was the passionate flame that fueled Cro-Cagon's ambition. Now, though, his ambition and fury burns too brightly, and Suino shies away at his touch. Mousy and timid, she is a disgrace. Timid, weak, artistic.
Isabella (Third Wife, Prisoner of War). Taken away from her home on a raid, Cro-Cagon married Isabella after his most successful conquest. The raided house still hopes to save Isabella from Cro-Cagon's barbaric rituals, but he would die before suffering such a disgrace. She is light skinned, poised, and cold; made a statue by her years of imprisonment. Still, the harsh conditions of House Silcugar have forged her into a stronger woman, mentally and physically. Stoic, distant, cynical.
Yusui (Fourth Wife). Youngest wife, chosen arbitrarily on Cro-Cagon's thirtieth birthday. Four is the cultural limit for Berkarnen culture, only acceptable if you are extremely powerful or wealthy. She is only sixteen, but shows some promise as a shield maiden. Excitable, Starry-eyed, Careless.

Designated Heir: Ad-Cagon, third son of Cro-Cagon (Malaya). Male, 19, Alive. Not as ferocious as his elder brother Cru, but doubly pious, Ad is an adept fighter but a stronger scholar. He has masters several arts, favouring the tolo (traditional flute). His quick mind has been able to temper Cro-Cagon's disappointment in his lack of savagery. Reserved, scholarly, critical.

Other Children:

• Cru-Cagon, first son of Cro-Cagon (Malaya). Male, 23, Dead. Killed in battle. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, but apples don't survive 50 feet drops off of cliffs.
• Cien, first daughter of Cro-Cagon (Malaya). Female, 21, Alive. Noble women of Berkarnen have the choice of the War Path or the Home Path. Cien chose War. She has her father's anger, but shows the restraint Cru-Cagon did not. Passionate, Wroth, Pious.
• Bale-Cagon, second son of Cro-Cagon (Suino). Male, 6(20), Dead. Died to infection. "His blood was as weak as his mother's," Cro-Cagon said at the pyre.
• Rur-Cagon, fourth son of Cro-Cagon (Malaya). Male, 17, Alive. The runt of the family, Rur was a sickly baby that grew into a thin adult. He desparately desires the afection of his parents, and goes to lengths to impress them with his combat prowess. To his credit, he's learned to adapt a quicker, more nimble style of combat to suit his frame. Needy, Hot-tempered, Nimble.
• Syle, second daughter of Cro-Cagon (Malaya). Female, 15, Alive. Born mere weeks before Befta, Syle was destined to fill the role that Cien rejected, the Home Path. Turns out, this suited her just fine. Unlike her siblings, Syle has a kind heart and an old soul. She hates the way her father treats Suino and Befta, and hopes to one day bring some civility back to her House. Compassionate, sharp, frail.
• Befta, third daughter of Cro-Cagon (Suino). Female, 15, Alive. To Cro-Cagon's chagrin, Befta was allowed the choice of either path as the odd daughter. She chose the War Path, both to spite her father and her lineage. She is dull of mind, but has grown into a large frame. Her cumbersome style is compensated with her feral attitude. Dumb, Hardy, Stubborn.

Demographics

Founder: Silcugar sailed from a distant continent to claim the prize on a Spirit Quest. Following the tempered Spirit Path of Sword and Pen, Silcugar carved out a small kingdom out of warring city-states and villages. This was long before the current political climate, and doubted among many scholars from lack of written evidence.

Fealty: House Lordenstein

Land: Preferably desert/arid climate. Mountainous terrain. Good for defense, bad for crops. The castle will be situated in the most defensible position available, regardless or arability of land. A mountain pass or key junction of rivers would be favorable. More to come with whomever I pledge fealty to.

Castle: Very old, but extremely sturdy. Made of a foundation of sandstone and reinforced over the centuries with higher grade material, this is more of a bastion than anything. The castle is a military barracks first and foremost, offering spartan dwellings and copious training regiments. Everyone in the castle is trained to fight. Everyone. There are a few foreign scholars (mostly at the request of Ad-Cagon), but most of the castle is brimming with soldiers and servants. The surrounding town scrapes by on what arable land they have, but the mountains nearby allow for refining of minerals into armors, weapons, and tools that are traded for food from allied vassals.

Culture: Berkarnen (partial assimilation). A foreign culture from a distant land, Berkarnen peoples are often warlike, stoic, and adventurous. They are dark skinned and typically boast large, imposing frames. The culture is centered on fertility, war, the home, competition, and strength amid adversity. Much knowledge of the culture has been lost, but the holes have been filled in with the House Lord's culture.

[Taricus]

Spoiler: House Galliene (click to show/hide)

Family
Head of House: Elenore Galliene (Female, 22) The current head of house Galliene, Elenore continues the quiet competence of her predecessors, merely continuing to ensure the landhold of the house prospers still. Physically, Elenore is of a svelte build, with short blonde hair and green eyes.
Spouse: None
Designated Heir: None
Other Children: None
Siblings:
-Silven Galliene (Male, 31) Physically intimidating and powerfully built with short, black hair and brown eyes, Silven would almost certainly be the worst nightmare of his foes in battle. Quiet and private, he is a formidable force when pressed into action.
-Violanda Galliene (Female, 28) Of a svelte build, flame-coloured hair and blue eyes, Violanda would certainly be considered a catch. Though far too many learned too late that she was by far more slippery than they'd expected. Agile, cunning and haughty Violanda would very much be a model aristocrat.
-Geraud Galliene (Male, 23) Well built, outspoken and audacious, Geraud has caused more of his fair share of trouble for the house. So far, the problems he's caused are those that he could very well solve himself, though only time would tell if he starts getting in over his head.
-Azelie Galliene (Female, 36) A cynic and analytical woman, Azelie's gaunt appearance coupled with her skin makes her seem more unnatural than most. Content to isolate her self within libraries, Azelie's serves as the senechal of the house, managing the day to day affairs with efficiency.
Motto: Glory Through Fire
History: House Galliene established itself roughly 140 years ago, appearing in Calisaren. While initially they had no noble titles, the efficiency and totality of which they annihilated the feuding nobles of the region (with some assistance from the locals) essentially consolidated the region under their heel as a full-fledged county. Before anyone could react to these usurpers, they pledged fealty to the liege of the former lords ensuring that their hold on Calisaren was cemented. Since that point, the house has mostly been concerned about internal affairs, ensuring that Calisaren prospered. The members House Galliene tends to be fairly secretive, shying away from being way from their fief for long periods of time.

As a general rule, the members of house Galliene have unusually pale skin, shunning direct sunlight and typically wearing well-covering clothing to protect them if they must go out, typically preferring to move about during the night or overcast/raining days.

Demographics
Founder: Selevie Galliene (Female): The initial leader of house Galliene's usurpation, startlingly little is known about her, and the house rarely answers questions about her with anything but silence.

Fealty: Either Tyrollineidia or Laade, though could work for any house really.

Land: A hilly highland area with some measure of forest covering it, with a particularly striking lone mountain, Called Calis, on the north-western part of the province. A small river runs through the area from the mountain, flowing eastwards before curving down to face the south. Situated in a temperate climate, the rainfall tends to be a little more plentiful than the average, and storms seem to be more common in the area. Named Calisaren in eons past, the name has stuck throughout the ages.

For most of it's time inside the kingdom however, Calisaren has been one of the worst-off fiefs within it, with feuding petty lords harshly extracting what wealth they could from the peasantry leaving most of the area destitute, focusing particularly over the regions few iron and sapphire mines (And of-considered the reason for the infighting in the first place.). Since House Galliene's takeover things have gotten better. Although still relatively poor isn't near as destitute as it was, the mines being the source of this economic recovery and the wealth and materials provided by them have attracted a small amount of artisans from across the kingdom, with a rare few being from outside of it.

The Sapphires of Calisaren have always been noted for their brilliant lustre and quality, and under the Galliene's rule happen to be ever more abundant, not least due to several deposits being found during their reign. The most important, and the largest of these is the Godslake mine, producing the lions share of the valuable gems in the province.

Likewise, the iron ore in the area is far more present, and in recent times seems to also have increased in quality to the point where arms and armour made from Calisareni ore tends to be superior in comparison to that of ore from elsewhere in the kingdom. The largest of the mines, Whiterock, is located at the base of Calis.

Castle: The principal stronghold of house Galliene in Calisaren, Valaren, is little over a hundred and thirty years old, being built after their ascension to being the rulers over Calisaren. Situated between two waterfalls of the river Calis, Valaren's stone walls are built thick and solid, further protected by a moat dug around the walls and filled from the river. The castle itself is only able to be reached by a large, winding path that leads up and down the lower cliff face from the city. Built with being significantly larger than it is today in mind, much of the land inside Valaren is mostly unused as grassland.

Culture: The people those Galliene rules over are a hardy folk; for generations surviving the internecine warfare and cruel taxation of the petty lords and the poor condition of the land as a result of the actions of the petty lords. While house Galliene's rule would seem draconian to outsiders, the people of the land breathe easy given the effectiveness of them on public order, and the relative leniency compared to that under the various lords whom used to rule over them. As a hold over from a past era, almost all the villages in Calisaren are fortified, typically with an earthen rampart, palisade and ditch.

Fiercely proud at their survival of the petty lords and loyal to their new masters, the Calisareni are magnanimous and respectful amongst those they trust, which tends to be earned slowly with them. For the most part the Calisareni value honesty and generosity, considering them to be the opposite of the traits the old lords had.

The earth god has been the commonly worshipped deity in the region, if only due to missionaries being unable to build temples to their gods by lack of resources. While until recently the earth god had few followers in Calisaren due to the general cynicism in the population, nearly falling into extinction prior to house Galliene. The discovery of the Godslake and Whiterock deposits has only galvanized on the amount of followers and believers, with many believing the deposits to be the god's blessing among them. It wasn't long before most of the mines had an attendant priest, serving to ensure the mines would continue to share the gods bounty with his believers. Curiously, around the time a priest had blessed the Whiterock mine that the iron mines in the region began to yield the quality ore it is known for today.

While Calisaren has few men at arms after house Galliene took over, it has few troubles with bandits or invaders. The few survivors of any incursions are usually left stricken with terror about the events, and the 'battlefields' that inevitably get discovered tell of horrific slaughters, with no trace of whatever killed the invaders.

[Insanegame27]

Spoiler: To anyone who decides to swear fealty to me: (click to show/hide)

Welcome, Vassal, to the Empire of the Day Dynasty. You have chosen well in your oath of fealty and you will be rewarded for it. Initially, your duties will be few, as we will be at peace. During peacetime your duties would involve sending skilled laborers to keep building Reweston up and to work the fields. In return my military will assist in disposing of bandits. Another of your duties is to maintain a small core of militia because we encourage you to fight at least part of your battles. If you choose to maintain a militia, taxes will be reduced accordingly with the amount and quality of the soldiers.

[Zanzetkuken The Great]

May wind up making turn length variable depending upon certain conditions, if only due to the fact that if I stick with 1 turn=1 season on a once a week basis, only 13 in-game years will pass each real-life year.  As of right now, I'm going to have it set that while the King is alive, 1 turn will be a full in-game year.  Once dead, things will go on a 1 turn=1 season basis for a couple turns, then the rate will either increase or remain the same (single season, half year, and single year are going to be what could be considered as being 'speed settings'), depending upon how the situation develops.

[piratejoe]

Family
Head of House:Hans Wolf,Male,23,Still breathing. A lover of hunting like most of his people,Hans tends to go on hunting trips whenever he has free time,he is a master with a bow due to his hobby,he is light skinned and has blonde hair and blue eyes,he has a claw like scar on his cheek from a hunting trip gone wrong when he was much younger,other then hunting the man loves drinks and horse riding which he combines the latter with hunting at times.
Spouse:Helena Wolf,Female,20,Alive. Not much is really known about Helena wolf other then that she tends to remain away from other people not in,or related to her house,she tends to work on the administration of the house though she is commonly stopped and distracted by the children of the house, there are also a few rumors that she use to be a thief which Helena knows about and despises.
Designated Heir:Manfred Wolf,Male,1,Alive. Still very young is commonly always with her mother and is quite playful.
Other Children:Geralt Wolf,Male,1,Alive. Brother of Manfred Wolf born a few minutes after Manfred,he like Manfred is always by his mothers side for being so young though he tends to try and explore only to be scooped up by his mother.
Marissa Wolf,Female,0,Alive. The most recent addition to house wolf born during the archery contest in the summer to which some believe is an omen that she will be a master of the hunt,she by her two brothers all the time.
Motto:For the glory of the hunt!
Demographics
Founder:Franz Wolf,Male,Dead,154.the same person to found the town of Freiennacht,and became its leader with ease it is the same town the house lives in.
Fealty:House Laade
Land:Mostly calm pine and oak forest that's hilly to the west of the town,it has plenty of small creeks and rivers with fish that is one of the farther south then most of the jarls lands.
Castle:The Black Rose manor is not much of a castle,if anything its more of a mansion since the area around the town is so peaceful,that and they cant afford the workforce to make a proper castle without starving the town.
Culture:The Freien people are mostly hunters and masterful with a bow,they have a archery contest every year during the summer and are stalwart defenders of there land,though few almost every Freien knows how to shoot a bow however some like the more intoxicating job of brewing as the few Freien brewers there are make some of the best mead this far south of the Jarls lands and those that master the art of brewing are respected as much as the greatest hunters. When it comes to outsiders they will generally treat them like a normal Freien,but if they steal anything or brake the law in another way they usually get two arrows pinned to there hands and banished with the rest of the criminals,they tend to trade a large number of furs as well as lumber and mead.

Spoiler: Crest (click to show/hide)

Hopefully this is good.

[Insanegame27]

PJ did you use Might and Fealty Heraldry creator by any chance?

Spoiler: Day Dynasty Crest (click to show/hide)

[piratejoe]

PJ did you use Might and Fealty Heraldry creator by any chance?

Guilty as charged.

[Insanegame27]

Don't worry, It's actually the best I've found on the internet so far, and I used it too! I dunno how you got the white background though.

Also I just realised:

Guilty as charged.

Unintentional pun?

[Taricus]

Mind throwing a link for the rest of us please?

[Insanegame27]

It may need you to make an account for the game: http://mightandfealty.com/en/heraldry/create

[Taricus]

And it does, Dammit. Ah well.

[AbstractTraitorHero]

Family
House Abstract
Head of House:
Lord "Abstract" Von Lordenstein the 30th
A kind countenance and a relatively caring man, but beneath that kind heart lies a man who is slowly going mad the pressure of trying to keep this house together, trying to take care of his children, and a culture he doesn't understand, nor want to understand.  Without his supportive wife, he'd have surely lost his life to despair.
Age:25
Male
Appearance:an albino frail weak and skinny and pale grey eyes always with bags under them looking more like a child....and a corpse then a leader to his people.
5ft2
Medium length hair reaching his shoulders

Spouse:
Catherine Von Ludenberg
Greedy and manipulative, Catherine could be considered the true Lord of the house.  She helps as a mother and with finances, and actually is usually the one people talk to during a diplomatic meeting.  She fully intends to take her husband from leadership and rule herself, but she so far does not want to kill him and would prefer greatly to convince him to step down.  With how much the Lord needs her, she may soon have her chance.
Age:45
Black long flowing hair 6ft2 with blue eyes and a bright smile big boobs and many other desirable features.

Designated Heir:
Lord Von Lordenstein the 31
Age:6
Still taking their first steps into the world, the young Lord has no idea who he is and is struggling to develop at all.  He is twitchy, nervous, and has a terrified view of the world. Ultimately he wants to just hide from everything.
He has black hair and pale gray eyes and is currently 4ft6 with slightly pale skin.

Other Children:
Lilly Von Ludenberg: age 5
Appearance:
An albino with blue eyes like her mother she stands 4ft6 and is currently flat chested but that's kinda expected.
Personality:Friendly and sweet commonly the person who greets visitors with presents jewlery/candy/money a hug and a smile always willing to help others though this can get her in trouble
Lissa Von Lordenstein: age 4

Appearence:Faded black hair with gray streaks in it Lissa seems to be an....I'll  child sadly but her eyes are a unique vibrant green holding a strong will for some odd reason...
Personality: SLEEPY and sluggish she commonly follows Lissa and her siblings with their daily activities wordlessly a complete and utter mute she has not spoken a word and as such her motivations will be hard to decipher in the coming years if she is smart enough.
Bob Von donenstine
Age:18 ((adopted))
Charismatic and known as a bit of a jokester, but a highly skilled swordsman.  He is horribly naive about the reality of this world and is currently adventuring across the known world for fortune and glory for his family house, with a band that is open for hire to any of the houses called Sidonia's Courageous Wolves. It is composed of over a hundred men and shockingly women including Sidonia herself.
6ft6 with blind hair and brown eyes many bruises and scars from his training with the mercenary's are present over his body he is very fit physically.


Demographics
Founder: Abstract Von Lordenstein
Color:Pale Gray ((think stone))
Land: It is a treacherous journey to enter the land without adequate preparation. It is surrounded on all sides by mountains and actually is not directly touching the borders of any other major house, but with 4 days it can be reached.  The land outside it being basically a desert interspersed with rivers and grassy plains that are quite fertile. Many small towns and the majority of the populace live here while nobles, the military, and others of notable reputation stay in the deepest parts of the country that is surrounded by mountains.  While the inside is rocky, containing jagged cliffs and deep caves with mineral resources, it's full of calm and fresh rivers, predators,limited amounts of prey, and poisonous plants that without careful preparation will make an individual extremely ill.  Few people live here besides the castle and training grounds, and those that do are commonly bandits, mercenaries, or nomads.

Castle: Built into a mountain, it is made mostly of marble as well as hardened and smoothed obsidian.  Three spiraling towers rise through the rocks and are where the nobility commonly sleep when they are coming once a season for their reports.The central, largest one is where the king, his spouse, and heir live, with the rest of the children living in the surrounding towers.  The area inside the tower is massive with its corridors being tight and claustrophobic, making it easy to get lost among them all.

Culture: people who kill their enemies and wild animals for furniture, food, and other things.  Many of these enemies are criminals, commonly thieves or bandits.  Some individuals are whispered to be very accepting of death, praying to the god of the dead to watch over those they have lost.  Those within the castle are known to be extremely polite and courteous to guests, treating them like angels and beloved friends regardless of preconceived perceptions but Individuals at the trading posts and towns, while kind externally, are internally xenophobic and wary of anyone they do not know.  They are frequently skittish and easily frightened, though with occasional exceptions.((ex solders are not easily frightened.


Deed:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

House Abstract this is the deed of ownership for the land you own and control this grants full ownership and proof of your rightfull claim to this land.

If a minor house serves under me:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Hello I'm your liege Lord "Abstract" Von Lordenstein the 30th and I'd like you to know thank you.Thank you for supporting us for sticking by us despite how messed up this house has became I want you to know if you ever need anything ask and I'll do my very best to fulfill it.
Sincerely Lord "Abstract" Von Lordenstein the 30th
Signed off and approved by Catherine Von Ludenberg wife off Lord "Abstract" Von Lordenstein.

[Romans]

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Minor House
Family:House Caulder
Head of House:John Caulder Age 47: A man of strong Convictions and Honor. Is a veteran of the war with the desert people to the east, distinguished himself in battle like many Caulder's before him. Although he is loyal to the king no matter what, he realizes things are changing and that he might have to fight to keep his family safe. Veteran, Honorable, Strategist

Spouse:Victoria Caulder=Spymaster for her husband (Age 43), her husband while a good ruler and military leader. He is no politician and tends to shy away from less savory methods. So Victoria enlightens her husband having grown up in the capital where the "Game" is Played.She doesn't like it but knows it's necessary to protect her family.Plot weaver, Determined, Protector
 
Designated Heir:Aaron Caulder(Age 23)= The oldest Son, he is being educated in the arts of war and is a officer in the Cavalry. He tries to be a an honorable man like his father, but is not afraid to do unsavory things if necessary a trait he learned from his mother. Doubts he is worthy to rule sometimes though. Smart,Honorable , Doubts himself

Other Children:Susan Caulder(Age20) Is being educated in the Capital and keeping an eye on things there for her mother.Courtly, Feigning Innocence, Spy

Justin Caulder and James Caulder(Twins Age 17) Are training to be officer's in the Cavalry, want to be of use to their family and are highly competitive with one another witch has led them to be highly skilled warriors. Driven, Proud, Warriors

Annalise Caulder(Age 14) is learning from her mothers crafts, but doesn't particularly like it. Often daydreams and plays rather then sit in on her lessons, is good friends with Laleh. Dreamy, idealistic,

and two adoptive children who are brother and sister that John saved during the war :Arash(Age11) and Laleh Caulder(Age13) Still kinda lost after losing their family in the war but are curious about the world and want to learn. Curious, lost, traumatized

Demographics
Founder:Arthur Caulder(Deceased)

Fealty:The King and His family only. 

Land:Is the forest and plains area around one of the smaller roads that leads to the capital from the north. The areas is rich in game and timber, as well there is a river and many small streams that come through with lots of clay and fish in them. There are a couple small villages one being around the keeps walls.   

Castle: Though the keep itself is small, there is large walled in part of it that many troops can train in and lots of horses can be kept comfortably if necessary. They are usually out in the pastures near the keep however. The road that runs to the castle heads to the north, and brings a little trade. The Village or town around the keep is basic, but provides all necessary services. 

Culture:In times past the this road was a major point of strategic interest before the Jarl in the north swear fealty to the king. Before then this was one of the major checkpoints toward the Kingdom's capital, at the time they were at war with the North. And in a decisive battle Arthur Caulder then a Cavalry officer, led a charge that saved the King's Life.

As Reward for his valor he was given a position as a noble and given this keep and lands to watch the north. And they have ever since then, even though it is not strictly necessary nowadays with the peace with the north.

The Caulder family has the distinction of being one of the few minor noble families that answer directly to the king. And their Calvary while small is some of the best in all the Kingdom, and some really good archers due to the determined game in the area. That makes hard work for the hunters.

The rest of the population is mainly farmers, a small amount are lumberjacks and clay workers who make some not bad wares that serve as decent trade. The people are proud because they consider themselves in personal service to the king, and they worship the sun-god Solaire.

       

Fixed it.