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Post by Asinity on Jan 13, 2018 4:21:41 GMT
 Name: Veriana Lanidé Age: 45 Gender: Female Rank: Grand Duchesse History:The red-haired matriarch of House Lanidé has ruled Quicot since she was twenty-five summers old. As an adolescent, she took aspects from her mother and father and grew to be a strong-willed, but easily humored young woman. Tutored, of course, under the watchful eye of her parents, Veriana was their only child, and they made certain to give her a solid amount of attention because of that. She was nurtured and groomed to eventually take over leadership of the house from her father, who, although not for lack of trying, was not able to have any more children after her. Still, he was quite proud of his Veriana, who seemed to be able to handle herself in most tests that he threw at her.
She would often accompany him to diplomatic meetings or the councils in Quicot or Pyracle, and later on his life, Veriana would go in his stead. It was during this time that she was arranged to marry Ollivander Besson of a neighboring noble house, and the union was seen as a strengthening of bonds between the two houses, and a guaranteed future for Quicot. During their marriage, the two would give birth to six children; three boys and three girls, all of which were raised as Veriana had been. The two loved each other deeply, and this bond between them was seen by the people of Routaille as a near perfect match.
When her father passed away of old age, Veriana took rulership of the house, under the continued guidance of her mother and with the aid of Ollivander. Though the help was greatly appreciated, without her husband, Veriana's mother was not long for the world. It is said she passed out of grief, which left Veriana to completely assume leaderhsip over the entirety of Quicot. Though shaken by the loss of her parents, the woman took to her role very naturally. It was not without its struggles, however. With six children, a husband, and a duchy to rule, Veriana became a very busy woman. Of her notable achievement, the Grand Duchesse was able to increase the Quicot military, fortified trade routes to other Routaille cities, and became a strong voice in the nation for her people.
Possibly her most noteworthy actions, however, occurred during the Revolution. When the civil war began in earnest in Routaille, the Grand Duchesse jumped to Odo's defense even in light of his terrible reputation; defending supply routes to Pyracle despite uncompromising rebel forces. This did not last long, however, for soon word reached her of the King's wartime atrocities. When she beheld, in person, the charred remains of women and children within the burned out remnants of a building, Veriana made the hardest choice of her life. Against the will of half of her city, the Grand Duchess defected to the rebel forces, and immediately turned on the Blackguard. The supply line was cut, and Quicot became a haven for revolutionaries.
During the conflict, her "boys" helped the Quicot generals lead their forces against the Blackguard forces, as well as Valdez reinforcements. Within the first year, an assassin was hired by House Besson to kill Ollivander, who they saw as a traitor to their house and the throne. Though the loss of her husband hurt Veriana deeply, she led her people with an unyielding opposition to Odo's inhumanity until the very end of the war. The cost of such opposition was heavy, and Quicot lost many of its people. In the past two years following the Revolution, the Grand Duchesse has either been viewed as a fool or a hero, by her people and Routaille. Either way, her kids are grown, and forty-five summers are behind her. Veriana looks to recovery, and to enjoying a much deserved peace.
Personality:The Grand Duchesse is known chiefly for her motherly attitude. Friendly to her acquaintances, affectionate to her family, and accommodating to honored visitors, Veriana does her best to maintain a strong composure despite her age and recent history. Those who know her best would hint that she leans heavily on her daughters and close friends for emotional support, and her bond with such people is unbreakable. As a ruler, Veriana is considerate as often as she can be, but learned when to use her fist from her parents. If she has a weakness as a leader, it is in her desire to make the most people happy that she can. This manifests in significant spending, some social classes feeling ignored, and a somewhat tarnished image to other nobility.
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Post by Asinity on Jan 13, 2018 4:36:32 GMT
Name: Donnan Lanidé Age: 29 Gender: Male Rank: Heir Appearance: The first son of Veriana carries the most of his physical traits from his father; namely brown hair and a more chiseled Routais jawline. Athletically built, with boxer's arms, and standing at a good six feet, Donnan is a capable Knight. His brown hair is kept short, and a thick, curled mustache flawlessly covers the top of his mouth. The man's eyes are a dull, grayish green color; an attribute of his mother's side. History: Donnan was the first child of Veriana and Ollivander, and as such, became the product of their first foray into parenthood. As a child, he was notably curious. He sought to learn a great deal about the world around him, and was often referred to as "Donny What's-It-Do" for the amount of questions he asked to nearly every person he came into contact with. Over the years, he made friends with other boys and emerged as a leader among them. He was tutored as his parents had been, and when he came of age, began a career of leading soldiers for the Quicot military. In time Donnan become noted for his apt leadership, simple attitude, and sub-surface sense of humor. The men under his direct command had a strong relationship with him, and affectionately referred to him as "Donny". Though the man has had a few marriage proposals during his career, Donnan opted to focus on his job instead of love, and has remained a bachelor to this day. During the Revolution, he personally commanded Quicot soldiers through its entirety. He led sorties against both Blackguard and Valdez forces, and it is considered due to his command that the Lanidé forces survived in the aftermath. Personality: The first child of Veriana Lanidé is an agreeable, but simple man. While he is kind, caring, chivalrous, and uncompromising in his beliefs, Donnan lacks the desire to rule as his mother does. He is the happiest among his soldiers, though it is not unheard of for the man to take occasional holidays. Those closest to him would admit to seeing him visit a brothel once or twice a week, and speak of a man who needs a proper bride and an honest vacation.
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Post by Asinity on Jan 13, 2018 5:13:12 GMT
 Name: Ean Lanidé Age: 25 Gender: Male Rank: Knight History: As the boy of the twins who became Veriana's second and third children, Ean Lanidé was a handful. He and his sister Elewyn would often turn innocent play into wrestling matches, and had a very tumultuous adolescence full laughter and shouting. Due to this, and with his older brother Donnan as a role model, Ean became fairly masculinized, and tried to act the way his brother did. This led Ean to develop his own circle of friends, though he did not turn out to be a leader as his brother did. The second son of Veriana was far more boisterous and stubborn than the first, and earned a reputation for getting into trouble and being something of a bully. The Grand Duchesse and her husband had to bend him over their knees more than a few times, which eventually helped to curb most of Ean's rambunctious behavior. When he got older, Ean eventually found his place as a squire to one of the most notable Quicot knights, Sir Pattrec Riveaux. The knight oversaw Ean's training, and commented to his parents that the boy was ferocious in combat, and though he desperately needed his skills honed, he would make a stubborn warrior. Veriana and Ollivander took the criticism for what it was, and allowed Ean to continue to train under Pattrec's watchful eye. Eventually, the Lanidé boy became a man, and when he was ready, was able to pass the trials of knighthood and earned his "Sir". He served in a few military expeditions against bandits, but did little actual battle before the Revolution. Mostly, he drilled with his comrades, drank mightily, and bedded his fair share of women. Where his brother did not marry due to his sense of duty, Ean did not marry because no woman could yet handle him. Whether or not this is a matter of pride or embarrassment, few can say. During the Revolution, Ean suffered the most of the Lanidé family. Unused to war and the reality of being a noble, the knight was not ready to handle both the assassination of his father and the loss of his mentor in battle during the same week of his life. What followed a bout of violent, drunken grieving was a personal campaign of savagery. It is said that the loss of those closest to him turned Ean mad during the rest of the Revolution. Those who served with him will speak quietly of the knight bellowing drinking songs, screaming, and laughing maniacally while he fought Blackguard and Valdez forces. Many times he was wounded during battle, or had to be pulled back from an over-reaching charge into enemy lines, only to go at it again with renewed fervor a few days later. Since the war has ended, the man has visibly calmed in his demeanor, as though his thirst for revenge was sated. He still drinks with his men and has retained his boisterous, humored nature, but those closest to him would tell of a man who lost part of his soul during the war.
Personality:
Ean is best described as a great man to share a drink with. Full of stories, easy to laugh with, and loyal to the bone, the son of Lanidé has many people who he calls "friend". He's loud-mouthed when he's in good company, and is one of the first to do something stupid or bull-headed. Ean's family cares for him deeply, and will often call him a big, lovable knucklehead to his face and friends.
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Post by Asinity on Jan 13, 2018 18:46:26 GMT
 Name: Elewyn Lanidé Age: 25 Gender: Female Rank: Lady History:Twin to her brother Ean, and with an older brother as her only other sibling, Veriana's first daughter seemed destined to become something of a tomboy. Elewyn's adolescence was composed of wrestling matches, childish adventures, and more than a few bruised knees. However as she matured, the girl began to develop her feminine side while a small part of her still clung to her childhood. This created a woman who spent as much time riding horses and shooting arrows as she did attending plays, musical performances, and dances. She quickly became an object of attention from many suitors in Routaille, but she was also quite a picky woman and no man has been able to win her heart as of yet.
Her mother taught her how to be a woman, how to run a house, and also, how to lead a city. Though she hasn't admitted it openly, as Elewyn grew into a strong-willed teenager, Veriana saw her daughter as the most competent successor to the Quicot duchy. Because of this, Elewyn has been involved in diplomatic talks, has helped in administrative work in Quicot, and has entertained honored guests within the city. Much like Veriana and her father, this has given Elewyn a great deal of confidence in her abilities, though not enough to make her arrogant.
When the Revolution began, Elewyn desperately wanted to join in the fight. She'd begged her mother, threw fits of anger, and tried to sneak out a number of times, only to be checked by her mother and father. By the time Veriana betrayed Odo, her daughter had had enough. Elewyn interjected herself in handling a lot of the administrative work alongside her mother, who although was hesitant, ended up leaning heavily on Elewyn. When Ollivander was murdered, Veriana nearly handed the entire leadership of Quicot off to her daughter for a whole day. To Elewyn's credit, she handled the situation well; managing to issue orders to Quicot generals, fortify defenses in the Lanidé territory, and make sure supply lines were in order.
After peace was achieved, Elewyn was well-respected for her work in helping lead the city during a time of crisis. Though she desperately wishes she could have joined her brothers in the fight, especially after seeing the state Ean was in, the woman recognized that it was more important for her to help her mother in organizing Quicot. These days, she has taken to traveling to various cities in Routaille on diplomatic ventures, training in the archery range and riding her prized horse, and attends as many artistic events and celebrations as she can afford to make it to. Personality:
Elewyn is a light-hearted, confident woman. Though she doesn't laugh as easy as her mother or brothers, the woman does make sure to take time for entertainment. However, most of the day finds her thoughtfully attending to her tasks, checking in on the family she cares deeply about, and wondering what awaits her in the future. Although she has a feeling that her mother will ask her to take over the throne of Quicot, Elewyn still sees room for improvement in herself, and strides every day to learn more and make herself worthy of a Grand Duchesse. |
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Post by Asinity on Jan 18, 2018 5:12:00 GMT
 Name: Cameron Lanidé Age: 23 Gender: Male Rank: Knight History:
The youngest of three brothers in a noble house, Cameron has lived most of his life trying to find his path. He was born at a time when his parents considered themselves more than capable of handling a quiet child, in the wake of their firstborn and a pair of rambunctious twins. When they were faced with slightly reserved, curious, inquisitive toddler, it was something of a relief. Though at the same time, they wondered if something was wrong with him. When he was an adolescent, most noble circles in Routaille would often refer to him as "Quiet Cam", due to how he interacted with his peers, though this behavior became less noticeable as he aged.
When Cameron reached his teenage years, the question arose of whether or not he should follow in his brothers' footsteps and become a knight. After having been around them for so long and having felt like a "project" to them, the red-haired, teenage boy wanted to prove himself. Though much of his heart was more inclined toward the arts, things like music and engineering, Cameron felt pressured by his role as a Lanidé son. He squired a rather foppish, well-to-do knight named Sir Gerad Antrois, who had made a name for himself with his good looks, large inherited estate, and a penchant for romancing noble women. At the best of times, Cameron survived his mentor's presence.
It wasn't long, however, before the Revolution started. Sir Gerad, not intending to join the war, paid a hefty sum to House Lanidé in order to be looked over during the muster. So while Cameron's older brothers went to go and fight, he was left in Quicot to busy himself with lukewarm training and an incurable restlessness. At sixteen the teenager was knighted by his mother, after passing a series of poorly-concocted tasks by Sir Gerad, that were more like excuses to get the boy away from him than to actually challenge him. However well-earned Cameron felt or not, he now had the titale and prestige, and was eager to join his brothers on the field.
Unfortunately, the death of his father at the hands of assassins put that desire on hold. Veriana and the Lanidé family were overcome with grief, and out of her worry for further death, she forbid Cameron to join the Quicot knights in battle. Though part of him resented his desire being quaffed, Cameron had matured enough to realize his selfishness, and accepted his fate. For two years, he stood behind the walls of his city, and aided his mother in any way he could. Often this work found him meeting with merchants, attending to inspections, and generally listening to the woes of the Quicot people and doing what he could to correct the situation. The war, however, was taking its toll on Quicot.
By now he'd become something of a leader to the Quicot people, for it was he who they'd come to for help, and he who fixed their problems. When the time came that Veriana was forced to send her son to war, the Quicot people saw Cameron off with cheers and blessings of strength, fortitude, and wisdom. All the good faith in the world, however, could not have made up for what the young man had lacked during his mentorship. War spat in his face, threw him into the mud, and told him to get back up. He quickly learned what it meant to be in a Revolution, and over the next few years understood himself more than he'd ever had before. His experience was soul-defining, and when peace was finally achieved, Cameron was ready to take off his armor forever.
In the past two years, however, the red-haired Lanidé has spent his time helping in the recovery efforts. Everything from attending to his old duties as an ear for the people, to overseeing military orders, training new recruits, and spending time with his family. During the rare moments he gets time to himself, Cameron gets as far away from his sword and spurs as he can. Most will speak of him being escorted in various parts of the Quicot forest, attending cultural events, or traveling to neighboring cities for leisure. Personality:
Cameron is well-mannered, introspective, and as genuine as he allows himself to be. Those who are able to get him to open up will find a warm-hearted, caring person who wants nothing more than to find out how the world works, enjoy the beauty of nature, and share in his joys with those he loves most. Most who meet him will see only part of this, though he is sometimes known to wear his emotions on his sleeve. |
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