Art by Ishutani on DeviantArt Family Name | Aredethylla Shortened | AredethRace | Teledden Altalar Culture | Allorn Religion | Estelley - Without Exception Household Sigil | An open tome encircled by a wreath of fire. Sun feathers fan out from behind it. Household Colors | Beige, auburn red, and white. Family Values | Lineage, Tactfulness, Poise House Origin | Ivaëlle, Teled Methen Language | Ïsursa’ïos, The God-Written Tongue (Altalar) Politics | Progressive Mandaters Trade | Magical Academia (Mages, Arcanologists, Scholars) Titles | None (Honorable) Family Classification | Grey Family Family Ties | House Felaadar, House di Epostella (Rilynnlues) Historical Background House Aredethylla has existed prior to the terror of the Cataclysm and as early as The Blossoming Era, 655 BC, as the particularly diligent record-keeping of some members manage to show. Their start came after the first matriarch of Aredethylla, Ulsanna the Devouring Element, exploited her talents as an Archmage to seize power from the hands of another during the corrupt frenzy of the time. Their history has thus been colored by the terrifying animal-eat-animal world of an Archmage rule of politics, informing the way they play their cards on the world stage, but also the manner in which they run their Magic academies. House Aredethylla is wary of placing Mages in any higher esteem for their power alone. It’s only recently (~250 AC) that members of the household step into wider Aloria. They try their luck at finding either familiar peoples to latch onto, or a place with alien but comparable cultures such as the Ithanians or Maraya. This has resulted in remarkable cultural literacy among some members, opening the family up to forming mutually beneficial relationships with even stranger characters while maintaining their own values. Familial Upbringing As a rule, members of House Aredeth are pushed to be self-assured and intelligent in order to be considered worthy of being heard from, leading to a culture of neglect for those who don't fit the mold. This has resulted in family members who tend to be stern and domineering as common traits. Though exceptions are bound to exist, being the pure antithesis is not accepted. Otherwise, this lineage is tightly knit, keeps marvelous records, and members tend to look out for one another. Core Values Faith: To worship as a pious Estellian and kneel to Talea’s undeniable righteousness as Empress of Allorn, but to also respect the right of other Empires to exist. ((Doubt of the current Talea is allowed!)) Legacy: To remember the excellence of ancient generations without deigning to muddy it with the blood and customs of Barbarians. ((Romance with other Races unlikely, but close friendships encouraged.)) Conduct: To exemplify the poise expected of such a Legacy with intelligence and even temper. Family Overview by Generation Spoiler: || Family Tree || The foundations for our standards and benchmarks to surpass… [NPC] Ulsanna Aredethylla Avaal | Age: 1227, (494 at death) | Status: Undead | The first matriarch. Known as Ulsanna the Devouring Element, she was an Archmage who tore her way to power through violence and cutthroat politics. She serves as a cautionary tale for the rest of the family, who nevertheless revere (and fear) her. Nowadays, Ulsanna persists as a flaming Deathwatch Undead who protectively lords over her family. Great-grandmother to the current patriarch, the thermal nature of Aredeth Magics started with her and hasn't been extinguished. A generation washed away by apocalyptic tragedy… [NPC] Alonnel Aredethylla Avaal | Age at Death: 204 | Father of the current patriarch. A member of the Lesarra having devoted himself to educating others and helping to make some of the darkest tunnels of the convoluted Lessariaton knowable to learn from. [NPC] Istrissa Aredethylla Avaal | Age at Death: 196 | Mother of the current patriarch. An aloof but wise woman with a mastery of the sculpting arts. She brought up her children with a loose leash. Once thought barren, after the birth of her divine son, she was blessed with another - and another. ??? Aredethylla Avaal | Age: >500 | Status: (Undead or Spirit) | Pibling of the patriarch. Rest is up to the player. This position is under even higher scrutiny. Survivors who carry on the legacy of our forefathers… [ @PuffyPigeon ] Sol Cyrillian Aredethylla | Age: 391 | Status: Alive | The current patriarch. Cyrillian’s genesis was the result of a sapphic conception between mortal Istrissa and the goddess Sapphora Herself. He plays the part of a vicious paladin when no one is watching, spurred on by an unnatural and inexplicable need for violence. [ @uwuMaple ] Kindrothel Aredethylla| Age: 387 | Status: Alive | An esteemed member of the Lesarra archivists who has devoted their path in faith to Aseia. ??? Aredethylla | Age: 385 | Status: (Alive or Undead) | The rest is up to the player. ??? Aredethylla | Age: >200 | Status: ??? (Undead, Spirit, or Alive) | The rest is up to the player. Our newest flag bearers… [ @KrakenLord01 ] Lady Seltheia Aredethylla-Felaadar | Age: 72 | Status: Alive | Seltheia enters the world as a result of a pairing between a mortal Aredeth and Artarel Avaal, the Arken of Justice herself. She has since married into House Felaadar and is respected as Regalian nobility. An Arkenborn devoted to exacting her vision of order and righteousness. [ @HashtagFlow ] Solenas Aredethylla | Age: 74 | Status: Alive | Solenas is the result of a strategic marriage between Aredethylla and Rilynnlues. A half-Fin'ullen Demon hunter who devotes his energy to punishing and expunging the most irresponsible of renegade Mages and Theurgists. ??? Aredethylla | Age: <200 | Status: ??? (Undead, Spirit, or Alive) | The rest is up to the player. Recommended relation to patriarch: Nibling, child, or grandchild. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OOC Family Guidelines Interested in playing a member? Here are a few things to keep in mind: Characters are expected to be faithful holders of Allorn values and Estelley. We’re not interested in closeted traitor characters. No more Godborn or Arkenborn characters. Afflictions and Affinities are allowed as long as they don't conflict with the first guideline and don't veer into gremlin territory. Depending on what they are, they might be frowned upon by the family. Your character must be at least half Teledden, but not necessarily Teledden dominant. Non-elf parents are not allowed, save for Yanar. Slizzar posing as Teledden are acceptable with stipulations. Blood-relatives of the patriarch, no matter how distant, all feature Magic with a thermal theme if they choose to become Mages. This can be hot or cold Magic or both and can be blended with any other theme. This is the main schtick! I (PuffyPigeon) have to be familiar with your roleplay already. No exceptions. This role is absolutely not recommended for newer players given some deep-lore unexpressed on this page. Character Application Format Currently: OPEN Direct message PuffyPigeon#8512 with your character pitch.
House Aredethylla Court Staff & Guard ◈ House Staff The hired help who keep Aredeth grounds neat and trimmed, ourselves presentable, and dinning room bounteous. Those who have been granted the opportunity to serve House Aredeth are handsomely payed and eligible for sponsorships, but are expected to be on their best behavior. Kathar need not apply. Alchemists/Engineers: Up to two. Altalar preferred. Blacksmith: The one and only. Must be Altalar. Apprenticeship offered by the Honorable Cyrillian. Handlers: May fulfill a variety of miscellaneous roles. Karamat: The only one we need, we pray. Suvial only. OOC: Staff should expect to be infrequently called upon, but consider this your character's free pass to walk around the estate and interact with anyone therein! DM PuffyPigeon#8512 with your interest. ◈ House Guard Those carefully trusted to keep us and those within our court safe. Acceptance means a hefty pay and eligibility for sponsorships, but also the expectation for excellent behavior. Occult talents are appreciated, all Planes accepted. Estellon faithful preferred, but not required. Altalar preferred, but not required. Kathar, Asha, Eronidas, Haat-Maraya, Bralona need not apply. Demonologists other than Suvial need not apply. OOC: Guards stand to be called upon a little more often than staff, usually on escort missions into the shadier parts of town or if the patriarch wants to throw hands. Cahal are encouraged to apply, but only in a secretive capacity where they agree to shield members of Aredeth in Crookback/sewer encounters. Cahal characters will be more heavily scrutinized OOC before acceptance (mostly on the basis of lore-compliance and whether your character is a good fit). DM PuffyPigeon#8512 with your interest.
