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An oil painting, showing one of the few ponds in the duchy of Lutherstadt. The water is known for it's high amount of minerals.
History
Origin
The first member of House Heinrich was born in 146 A.C. in Regalia, by Franz Hein and Josefin Richter. With the birth of Steuert Heinrich, in year 189 A.C. and as the first person with the family name "Heinrich", the origin of House Heinrich started. Steuert Heinrich was a cherished and charming young man, known for his pride and the good work he did. He showed a great interest in masonry and the creation of sculptors. At the age of 23 he firstly met his future wife Gertrude Heinrich and married her two years later.
First Contact with the Coens
Steuert and Gertrude grew stronger together, clearly showing the amount of feelings they had for each other, and finally met the House Coen in year 216 A.C.. After learning of their forges, Steuert and Gertrude decided to befriend the other house Coen and see them as close friends and supporters. After establishing positive relations with the kind family, House Heinrich was funded for a time by the House Coen to kickstart their business, further inspiring the Heinrichs to further endeavour into their trade and the families work.
At the end of a single decade of work, they decided to immigrate to Regalia, mostly to be near the befriended House Coen and to expand their business. As soon as Steuert and Gertrude arrived they settled themselves down in a brick house near the harbor, which they built themselves, where they proceeded to reside in for several years and planned their future together and that of the family.
A new spark of live
Several years passed by, the business grew and the family would start to gain more attention, thanks to their rare business, and finally got a steady income of money and resources. And finally, after 16 years in Regalia, Alaric Heinrich was born in year 242 A.C. in the small harbor house. Over the years the family grew, new children were born and at the same time a life would end. Steuert passed away in 253 A.C., holding Gertrudes hands as he would breathe the last bit of air out of his lungs, and passing on the family to Josif Heinrich. Josif wasn't the oldest one of Steuert's children, but the smartest one and most calm one of all.
A gift from the Emperor
Josif expanded the family business over the following years and even started to work with the military, helping building castles, or even joined them in wars and fights. Years passed by, but at the same time the House grew and got respected by the others, especially since they would continue to follow the House's roots and to continue their business over one hundred years without changing their path. One night a letter arrived at the small Harbor House Business. An invitation from the Emperor himself, asking the family to meet him and discuss something. They accepted the invite and visited the Emperor just a few days later, finally noticing what may happen. Josif was granted a Barony for his work and his help in the Military. He continued his work, soon leading to a Lordship.
Moving on
The family continued their business, even as holders of a barony, and continued to grew. At the same time the next head of the family was chosen, Niko Heinrich. With Niko as the new title holder and as the next patriarch of the family he continued to lead the business. His doings caused the family to earn the County of Lutherstadt, making them a High Noble Family in the empire of Regalia. However, Nikos behaviour changed over the years and rumours spread all over the city, stating that the patriarch of the family had turned insane and that he would support the gangs in Regalia.
A new path
With Niko slowly leading the family towards a dead end and no one able to take over the family they started to lose their titles and even some of their land. The first thing, which they would lose, was their lordship and one of the baronies. Niko wouldn't change his behaviour, even after being talked to by his own family, it was nearly as if he would have lost all remaining sanity from the many battles he fought in the past. Months and finally years passed, leaving the family only with one county and one barony. The total downfall and the end of fate of the family was nearly reached, just for Freya Heinrich to appear.
Freya Heinrich, Nikos aunt, was arriving back in Regalia after a longer travel, only to find her family. She was shocked, confused, but was surely understanding the cause of the downfall after she was informed by Carla and Margo Heinrich. After several talks with other houses on the matter Freya Heinrich took control over the titles, the remaining land and the company in nearly unnatural time, even stabilizing the situation in just a handful of months due to her quick selection of appropriate allies and even earned the Großherzogtum Lutherstadt back for her family. From there on she was the new matriarch of the Heinrich Family, leading it towards a greater future.
War, Love and Divorce
After months the situation of the family calmed down, the peaceful facade was recreated and finally the time for a marriage has arrived. The marriage between Freya Heinrich and Jannik Sinclair. Yet, two weeks before the wedding one of the darkest events in the history of Regalia took place. Shades of dead people started to take on forms, copying their dead selfs and turning into Deathlings. Thousands of them started to stream the streets of the city, each of them serving under the icy hands of Freya Lo. Acting fast as always the family was able to escape to Kronau, a castle of the Coen family in the cold mountains of the isles.
Arriving at the castle wasn't easy, yet each of them survived the first shock. And one thing didn't changed; The Love between Jannik and Freya. Even in the middle of a fierce war between the echos of the past and the Ailors of Regalia they decided to marry and place a symbol of hope for those in Kronau. Fighting battles as a married couple and finally winning the war, destroying the last Deathlings in a final fight. Returning home was never as easy as this time, may it be the feeling of love and hope or just the confidence of the family that made it so easy.
Yet with the reforming government and the change of the emperor, which took place shortly after the Deathling events, the love started to fall apart. Jannik and Freya gained position in two different government areas, Jannik as general of the Obermark and Freya gained a position as State Reichsrat Consul. By misusing his powers and doing several wrong moves with the army under his lead, which caused several conflicts, Jannik was removed from the position and trialed. Seen as a dishonorable person in the family Freya decided to divorce from Jannik, awaiting approval of the Supreme Reverend to do so.
Family Information
Name
Heinrich (Hein-rich)
Family Motto
Alt-R; "Folge deinem Pfad, selbst wenn er mit Dornen bestückt ist." | Common; "Follow your own path, even if it's filled with thorns."
Family Sigils
White-feathered owl and a blue rose
Family Colors
Dark Navy Blue: The Navy blue color represents the families travel and moving to Regalia. As such it's a symbol of their past and of the families growth.
Dark Grey: The Grey color should show the family's main business as masonries. It's often described by family members as a connection from the past to the current time and that they will always follow their path and don't change their direction.
Silver: The Silver color is representing the families action in the military and that they would fight for the empire, whenever their help is needed as fighter and warriors.
Dark Grey: The Grey color should show the family's main business as masonries. It's often described by family members as a connection from the past to the current time and that they will always follow their path and don't change their direction.
Silver: The Silver color is representing the families action in the military and that they would fight for the empire, whenever their help is needed as fighter and warriors.
Family Culture
Alt-Regalian: The Heinrich family is one of the few Alt-Regalian Families left in Regalia, carrying on the culture, dialect and even their way to think. As such most members of the family grew up in the culture and learned to speak Alt-Regalisch in a very young age, beside from the common language. However, most parts of the family are often influenced by other cultures, creating a bit of freedom from them language- and culture-wise.
Religion
Unionism: Most of the Heinrichs are Unionist which are actively practicing the religion. However they have a limited tolerance, which is really more of an apathy, toward practitioners of other religions and turn a blind eye to the private worship of others, as long as the followed faith is legal in the empire.
Fighting Style
The fighting style for nearly every female born Heinrich is known by the name of "Heinricher Klingentanz", which can be translated to "Heinricher Bladedance". The style requires two short swords or daggers and is a combination of fast slices and slashes, created through the spinning motions of the female's body. Since the attacks often have similar movements to dancing, the fighting style is often compared to a mixture of show fighting and real fighting. However, the style itself was created to inflict more wounds which aren't necessarily as deep as, say, a focused strike. This causes the enemy to slowly whittle down and fail to realise the blood loss due to the various strikes. As such it is known that the original style came from the Turall school and was later on taught by private tutors or own family members to be adjusted to the female members of the family. However, due to the decreasing amount of female family members the fighting style is slowly vanishing, especially since most female members of the family decide against a close-range fighting style for themselves.
The male born Heinrichs are often taught the "Heinricher Fechtsturm", which can easily be translated to "Heinricher Fencestorm". Males are taught to use long swords or rapiers for this fighting style, however, most weapons can be used for it just as long as they aren't too heavy. The style requires the male to do quick stabbing like motions, which are used as finte for the real attack. As such they cause their enemy to block the false attacks, just to place a hit at an blind spot. The style is also known for it's ability to parry an enemy's attacks a lot easier, due to the finite position of the own weapon.Mental Traits
- Solemn: The Heinrichs fall toward the extreme end of the spectrum when it comes to formality. Every matter they concern themselves in is one of great gravity and their occasionally somber demeanor is a reflection of this. Their prim comportment is, essentially, a survival skill in the world of courtly politics.
- Staunch: The dedication and tenacity of the House Heinrich know no bounds. Each and every member is tirelessly committed to the betterment of themselves, and the family as a whole. Upon selecting a goal, they will work ceaselessly until it is accomplished.
- Loyal: Every member of the family is known for the loyalty towards the empire and these above them. As such each of them learn in a very young age to follow orders, may it be through the family itself or the Lutherstadt Kriegsakademie. They do also learn to be loyal towards their own ideals and the promises they gave towards others.
Physical Traits
Male Born Members of the Heinrich Family
The average height of a Heinrich man is at around, 6 feet, although the tallest reach heights around 6'3", often peaking out of most Ailor males due to their height. Each male born Heinrich is known for the dark hair color, ranging from jet black over dark brown, and can be easily identified by it. The hair color is mostly derives from their Alt-Regalian origin, however, the browner spectrum is often a result of their mixing gene-pools and as such are drawn from various other Ailor cultures. Each male born Heinrich may also adorn a beard, kept in place by shaving. The eye color of the family is quite distinct as nearly every member displays an ocean blue hue but it can vary from member to member between a bright, nearly ice-like blue to a dark navy blue. Some members are known having green eyes, depending on their family branch, but these are a rare sight in the Heinrich family. Each male member is well-trained, giving them often a bulky and strong masculine appearances. As such, most of the male bear broader chests and thicker arms. When it comes to body hair, Heinrich men usually display both dark and far reaching tuffs that cover most of the body.
The average height of a Heinrich man is at around, 6 feet, although the tallest reach heights around 6'3", often peaking out of most Ailor males due to their height. Each male born Heinrich is known for the dark hair color, ranging from jet black over dark brown, and can be easily identified by it. The hair color is mostly derives from their Alt-Regalian origin, however, the browner spectrum is often a result of their mixing gene-pools and as such are drawn from various other Ailor cultures. Each male born Heinrich may also adorn a beard, kept in place by shaving. The eye color of the family is quite distinct as nearly every member displays an ocean blue hue but it can vary from member to member between a bright, nearly ice-like blue to a dark navy blue. Some members are known having green eyes, depending on their family branch, but these are a rare sight in the Heinrich family. Each male member is well-trained, giving them often a bulky and strong masculine appearances. As such, most of the male bear broader chests and thicker arms. When it comes to body hair, Heinrich men usually display both dark and far reaching tuffs that cover most of the body.
Female Born Members of the Heinrich Family
The average height of a female Heinrich is often between 5'9'' and 6'2'', making them a bit smaller than their male counterparts. However, like all born Heinrichs, they possess jet black or dark brown hair. Unlike the males, females often protrude browner hair, due to their mothers often marrying into the family and bringing in new genes. Like the male born Heinrichs, the females also display blue eyes, often ranging from a bright azure color to the dark navy blue color, however, green eyes are also well spread under the female's. To no surprise, female born Heinrichs have a weaker body build, making them extremely thin and often giving them the appearance that their bones might break at the slightest impact. Females are also never noted to be seen with body hair which is likely to display their organisation within their own day-to-day lives. As expected; they're rather useless when it comes to physical impact force, however, their agility is a lot higher than the male ones.
The average height of a female Heinrich is often between 5'9'' and 6'2'', making them a bit smaller than their male counterparts. However, like all born Heinrichs, they possess jet black or dark brown hair. Unlike the males, females often protrude browner hair, due to their mothers often marrying into the family and bringing in new genes. Like the male born Heinrichs, the females also display blue eyes, often ranging from a bright azure color to the dark navy blue color, however, green eyes are also well spread under the female's. To no surprise, female born Heinrichs have a weaker body build, making them extremely thin and often giving them the appearance that their bones might break at the slightest impact. Females are also never noted to be seen with body hair which is likely to display their organisation within their own day-to-day lives. As expected; they're rather useless when it comes to physical impact force, however, their agility is a lot higher than the male ones.
Family Properties
Lutherburg
The Lutherburg is one of the few castles which can actually be found in the county of Lutherstadt. It's known for both it's age and stability against siege attacks. It was originally built by Steuert Heinrich himself and was his final project before he died. As such the castle was especially created as a safe retreat for his family and some civilians in war-like situations as it is able to withstand at least two siege attacks. Many civilians are calling it Heinrichsburg, considering that Steuert Heinrich designed and produced it.
The Lutherburg is one of the few castles which can actually be found in the county of Lutherstadt. It's known for both it's age and stability against siege attacks. It was originally built by Steuert Heinrich himself and was his final project before he died. As such the castle was especially created as a safe retreat for his family and some civilians in war-like situations as it is able to withstand at least two siege attacks. Many civilians are calling it Heinrichsburg, considering that Steuert Heinrich designed and produced it.
The Lutherburg was build near a river to make a possible escape easier and to solve the problem of fresh and clear water in war.
Weißeulentürme
The Weißeulentürme (white-owl-towers) are two of the few private properties owned by the Heinrich family. The Weißeulentürme are as their translation implies: small towers, standing in Lutherstadt and Regalia which are used by the Heinrich family to store and train owls. The trained owls are often used by messengers between Lutherstadt and Regalia, carrying letters from one side of the empire to the other. Because of this, the Heinrichs are also known for keeping several owls for their communication.
Heinrich Haus
The Heinrich Haus (Heinrich Estate/House) is the main residence within the Holy city of Regalia. Most members who live in said city reside inside this estate and can often be seen lurking about it. Being one of the few noble estates in Regalia, the Heinrich Haus has three separate floors and one basement that is fairly large.
Heinrich Masonry
The Heinrich family has worked within this trade ever since their first generation: Steuert Heinrich with his works in Lutherstadt. They continue to prosper in terms of refinement in their craft and carefully consider both the terrain and the location in which new forts and castles will be built. They even go so far as to press uneducated clients and advise against or for certain actions to be taken in order to create a more assurable and defensible keep.
The Weißeulentürme (white-owl-towers) are two of the few private properties owned by the Heinrich family. The Weißeulentürme are as their translation implies: small towers, standing in Lutherstadt and Regalia which are used by the Heinrich family to store and train owls. The trained owls are often used by messengers between Lutherstadt and Regalia, carrying letters from one side of the empire to the other. Because of this, the Heinrichs are also known for keeping several owls for their communication.
Heinrich Haus
The Heinrich Haus (Heinrich Estate/House) is the main residence within the Holy city of Regalia. Most members who live in said city reside inside this estate and can often be seen lurking about it. Being one of the few noble estates in Regalia, the Heinrich Haus has three separate floors and one basement that is fairly large.
Heinrich Masonry
The Heinrich family has worked within this trade ever since their first generation: Steuert Heinrich with his works in Lutherstadt. They continue to prosper in terms of refinement in their craft and carefully consider both the terrain and the location in which new forts and castles will be built. They even go so far as to press uneducated clients and advise against or for certain actions to be taken in order to create a more assurable and defensible keep.
Previous Patriarchs and Matriarchs
- Franz Hein, the father of the first Heinrich and patriarch of the Hein Family
- Josefin Richter, the mother of the first Heinrich and matriarch of the Richter Family
- Steuert Heinrich, the first registered member of the Heinrich Family and the first patriarch
- Josif Heinrich, the first titleholder and holder of the "Schneewald"-County, second patriarch
- Niko Heinrich, the careless gadabout who almost caused the total destruction of the family, third patriarch of the family
- Freya Heinrich, the savior of the family after Niko's doings, now the Lost One
Family Members
Generation One
Franz Hein - Deceased
Josefin Richter - Deceased
Generation Two
Steuert Heinrich - Deceased
Gertrude Heinrich - Deceased
Dorsey Heinrich - Deceased
Adalbert Heinrich - Deceased
Kristina Heinrich - Deceased
Emmet Heinrich - Deceased
Generation Three
Josif Heinrich - Deceased
Koreana Heinrich (57) - Playable
Hans Heinrich - Deceased
Adelaide Heinrich - Deceased
Otto Heinrich (62) - Unplayable
Elvira Heinrich (60) - Playable
Freya Heinrich (46) - Unplayable
Adi Heinrich - Deceased
Chay Heinrich (51) - Playable
Erma Heinrich (44) - Playable
Derek Heinrich (47) - Playable
Brendan Heinrich - Played by @Vivamente
Generation Four
Matthias Heinrich (47) - Played by @dboy_101
Niko Heinrich (34) - Played by @Coolkillerbob22
Astrid Heinrich - Assassinated
Serihilde Heinrich (28) - Played by @{Insert Forum Username Here}
Alfons Heinrich (26) - Played by @Vivamente
Emmalyn Heinrich (28) - Played by @violattes
Konrad Heinrich (27) - Deceased
Marie Heinrich (24) - Played by @mochalattes
Rosalia Heinrich (22) - Played by @_Owlet
Carla Heinrich - Assassinated
Lewis Roland Heinrich (22) - Played by @onearmsquid
Arnold Heinrich (21) - Played by @Masterman120
Frenzimar Heinrich (28) - Played by @TutiDias
Margo Heinrich (22) - Playable
Generation Five
Astrid Heinrich (4 Months) - Unplayable
Staff Members
Maidens- FREE
- Eric Touth ( @Ghirko )
- FREE
Rules
Every member of the Heinrich family or staff needs to follow specific rules to create a good and mannered roleplay. To make this possible, we are using Skype to communicate with one another in order to plan more fulfilling events. We also make use of this medium to question incoming members (if you want to apply for a position as a family or staff member). Test-Roleplay (or trial) is used to find whether or not you have RP etiquette and if you are fitting to the character itself or even the family at all.
The most important rules you should follow are;
- Try to use your character as your main character as we ask you to spend most of your time on it.
- Try to input as many traits as possible that relate to the Heinrichs when creating characters so that they can be clearly identified as such.
- We accept collared mages, however, no vampires or undeads! The Heinrichs are accepting when it comes to magic, as long as it is used within the law and isn't acting against it. Most Heinrichs are non-mages.
- Act in a manner befitting of a respectable noble. (Rebellious characters to the family will not be tolerated).
- Communicate with each other in a good and friendly tone, regardless of it's a good friend, a family member, or other nobles and players!
- Try to add as much history into your character sheet as possible, including the Lutherstadt Kriegsakademie and how history of Regalia relates to them.
Application Forms
Members of the Family
- IGN (Your Minecraft.net account name):
- Reason for Applying (Why would you like to join the Heinrich family?):
- Have you had an approved character before? (Yes/No, please provide a link):
- How often are you online? (Please state your usual hours as well as your timezone):
- References (Anyone else who may support your roleplaying skills. Please ask them before tagging them, as we might talk to them!):
- Mutes, Jails, Bans, ETC.:
- Greatest Strength in Roleplay (Something that you bring to the table. Be it vocabulary or just a cool character):
- Greatest Weakness in Roleplay (Something you have trouble with in role play. E.G. emote chat, grammar, spelling):
- Character Name:
- Character Age:
- Character Gender (M/F):
- Physical Description (A brief physical description of the character):
- Personality (A few sentences on the personality of your character):
- Biography (How or where did your character grew up? Did your character had any event involvements? ETC.):
Staff Members
- IGN (Your Minecraft.net account name):
- Reason for Applying (Why would you like to join the Heinrich family?):
- References(Anyone else who may support your roleplaying skills. Please ask them before tagging them, as we might talk to them!):
- Mutes, Jails, Bans, ETC.:
- Character Name:
- Character Age:
- Character Application:
- IC-Letter (You should address the letter to the Heinrich family):