From the western coasts of Ithania, House d'Eluise bred itself within the high life of Citoye culture among the finest cities of the landmass. At its beginnings, the family were merely wealthy aristocrats, owning no lands and only earning their wealth from years of careful marriage and savvy business sense. However, one of these women stood out as the prized flower among her debaucherous colleagues: Mariliéne Roselle d'Eluise. The d'eluise matriarch was not nearly as powerful or affluent as the landed men and women of the Ithanian court, however, she possessed a wit, intellect, and allure few could boast.
This shrewd fox seized her first chance of power around 244 A.C., when a rival house, the Favreau family, suffered from the collapse of their gem business. Nowhere to turn and nobody wanting to invest in the crippled operation, they turned to the d'Eluise, who oddly enough decided to buy out these gem mines in return for a series of marriages. The Favreau family was no more, and Mariliéne immediately made true on her new acquisitions, using her savvy to reinvest and rebuild the issues that the incompetent former owners could not. After a long period of patience, the woman had a profitable series of mines under her belt, and set her eyes on the future of her house, as well as the now Germaine and Co. Jewelers.
The family hit the largest boom in 251 A.C., where the family introduced a new line of precious accessories at a prime-time Ithanian Fashion Show, earning them the limelight of the fashion scene in the continent known for such. With the door further opened to the politics of the Ithanian Lobby, Mariliéne was able to weasel her way into titleholders' pockets with savvy business deals and bribes of interesting amounts. With their influences made, it wasn't long before Mariliéne was able to seal a marriage deal to earn them the counties of Montvalen and Lièvremont, securing extra income and power for the growing power.
Success didn't last as long as hoped, however. Mariliéne found herself quickly in trouble with the courts of law, as her bribes and deals had come from the shadows, into the light. The Countess was smart enough to know this was on purpose, as those she'd once used for political gain, came back to bite her, in selling out her misdeeds due to their fear of her swelling power in the Ithanian Lobby. Subsequently, the woman was exiled from the landmass, and the base of operations for the d'Eluise became their own lands, and even the Empire's capital itself.
Not long after, Mariliéne passed after the birth of her newest child, leaving the titles to pass to her first daughter, Madeleine. Early on, this left the family grim, due to Madeleine's poor choices of investment and gambling. Coupled with the various loans Mariliéne took coming home to roost, the family earned more debts than they could pay off. Knowing fully of her mistakes, Madeleine forced her way in the friendships of the other Ithanian families, earning their assistance in the politics of the Noble Assembly and courts. Though, after some time, the matriarch's antics left her in the danger scope of her former allies. Sealing herself as a vassal of House Ravenstad, Madeleine was able to secure her family's safety, even growing to a full Duchy family after some time of political rebuilding. Sooner or later, the Ravenstad House lifted the vassalage of the family, leaving the d'Eluise to pursue their goals in broader strokes. They now look to the future, hoping to see themselves climb the mountain ahead, and attain greater power. Some could say they even achieved that, the d'Eluise family forming great alliances within the city of Regalia. Madeleine's oldest daughter, Roselyne was wed to Warren Coen after her failed courtship with Philip Kade and gave the Coen a healthy son who was promptly named Wulfric. Madeleine soon managed to obtain herself a second duchy, making herself a Grand Duchess, though with her failing health and demotivation it looks more like her youngest daughter, Vivienne will soon be taking over the family.
Saint-Germain Montrelet held by Madeleine d'Eluise.
Saint-Germain Montrelet, a sprawling duchy on the western seashore of the Regalian archipelago. It stands tall on the banks, walls of fine granite and well crafted bricks. The town itself rests on its streets, spiraling upwards towards the sky coming to a point at the tip of a Unionist church tower which can be seen from miles off. Just outside the city's magnificent walls are great plains, snuffed out by a vast blue sea which spirals waves towards the shore at a calm rate, leaving a pristine landscape in its wake. The duchy is famed for it's beautiful scenery and beaches, it's rumoured that the sands of Montrelet are made up of ivory, for they are such a pure, milky white.
Castelnaud-la-Chapelle.
This chateau is the pride and joy of the d'Eluise family, first built for the patriarch's wife in 205AC in their new land. It has vast ballrooms, marble flooring and structures, diamond chandeliers dangling from the ceilings. The parties at this chateau are infamous, usually going on until the early mornings. The Chateau is a magnificent piece of architecture, the gardens and beautiful walkways giving those who reside there a sense of royalty and prestige.
Grand Duchess of Saint-Germain Montrelet, held by Madeleine d'Eluise.
The county of Lievremont, held by Madeleine d'Eluise.
The county of Abergonis, held by Roselyne d'Eluise.
Grandmaster of the Edelweiss Order, held by Madeleine d'Eluise.
Noble Assembly member, held by Madeleine d'Eluise.
Baroness of Montzaven, held by Madeleine d'Eluise.
Confidante of the Edelweiss Order, held by Roselyne d'Eluise
Grand Duchess of Saint-Germain Montrelet held by Vivienne d'Eluise
Confidante of the Edelweiss Order, held by Madeleine d'Eluise.
Countess of Aberjonis, held by Nicolette d'Eluise.
Crest: Black-White-Cyan streaks with the silhouette of a horned horse.
Family Animal: Horse *Unicorn*
Values: Etiquette, Intelligence and Honesty.
Colours: Cyan, Black and White.
Politics: Liberal
Family Trade: Jewelers.
Germaine and Co. Jewelers
Gem Mines.
Words: Des actes forts, des paroles douces. 'Strong Deeds, Gentle Words.'
Family Wealth: They earn their wealth by selling jewels of all variety,
necklaces, tiaras and so much more.
Culture: Ithanian. *Real World French*
Religion: Liberal Unionism.
Looks: House d'Eluise usually have charcoal black hair with pale blue eyes. The women usually range from about 5'4 - 5'5 with a naturally chubby build, the females on the family usually being a tad heavier. The males of the d'Eluise range from 5'8 - 6'0. They tend to have a more manly and structural build, naturally muscular.
Blue - Open.
Grey - Deceased.
Gold- Played.
Played with Character App.
- Francine Émilie d'Eluise - Mother of Mariliéne, Grandmother to Madeleine. @EdnaMode_
- Geoffroy Lambert d'Eluise - Deceased - Father to the Duchess Madeleine and her siblings.
- Mariliéne Roselle d'Eluise - Deceased - Former Countess of Montvalen and Lièvremont, mother of Madeleine and her siblings.
[*] Madeleine Fabienne d'Eluise - 38 - Matriarch of the d'Eluise household, and the Duchess of Saint-Germain Montrelet. @Ryria
Michael d'Eluise - Former husband of Madeleine, father of Roselyne and Lola.
[*] Daniel de Blouscheur - Deceased - Former husband of Madeleine, father of Bastian, Vivienne, and Mathieu. @Kihle
[*] Roselyne Geraldine Coen neé d'Eluise - 21 -First daughter of Madeleine @Femma
[*] Nicolette Laurine d'Eluise - 21 -Second daughter of Madeleine @VintageMystic
- Bastian d'Eluise - 16 - First son of Madeleine. @Aespair
[*] Mathieu d'Eluise - 16 - Second son of Madeleine. @Kihle
[*] Vivienne d'Eluise - 16 - Third daughter of Madeleine. @Ryria
- Wilifred Jourdain d'Eluise - 31 - Brother to Madeleine.@HodlinG
- Nicolas Francois Norrvakt neé d'Eluise/Delacroix - 37 - Brother to Madeleine - Disowned/Deceased @Wumpatron
- Trevor Gray - 34 - Bastard brother to Madeleine @NariTheKamikaze
- Éloïse Valérie d'Eluise - 29 - Ex Wife to Nicolas.
- Lola Aimee d'Eluise - 21 - Sister to Madeleine. @AestheticEgg
- Baptiste Florence d'Eluise - Deceased - Brother of Marilién, father of Jean and his siblings.
- Valériane Orianne d'Eluise- 45 - Wife to Baptiste, mother of Jean and his siblings.
- Lucas Ménétries d'Eluise - 32 - Cousin to Madeleine.
Jaqueline Georgette d'Eluise - 19 - Cousin to Madeleine.
- Gabriel Godefroy d'Eluise - 14 - Cousin to Madeleine.
- Charles Marcel d'Eluise - 53 - Father of Félix.
- Sophie Yvette d'Eluise - 37 - Sister of Mariliéne, mother of Félix and his siblings.
- Félix Thévenet d'Eluise - 19 - Cousin to Madeleine.
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*Please be aware that this character is a High Noble. I'd prefer you to dedicate at least 60% of your time to this character.*
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*House d'Eluise will not hire any un dead, vampires, 3-4th rank citizens or criminals.*
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Recite the alphabet using only fruit:
*House d'Eluise will not hire any un dead, vampires, 3-4th rank citizens or criminals.*
Guard
This position is expected to be around the younger daughters of the matriarch. Also, to do small simple tasks of delivering items or letters. I suppose you could say they are a guard and courier rolled into one.
@NariTheKamikaze
Handmaiden
These women keep the two girls company, do their hair and dress them ect. They are their to make sure they are supervised and behaving in the correct etiquette. These women are usually expected to be of low noble birth, or a wealthy commoner.
@Muffins_ @Miss_Confined
Chef
The title says it all, this person will cook all the meals for the d'Eluise, be it dinner, breakfast, supper or a simple snack they are expected to be on hand for the members of the family to command.
General Housekeeper
This position is a maid of sorts, keeping the estate relatively clean, making sure everything is in its place. They are often expected to do quite a bit around the house.
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