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Rosengarde (Rohs-en-guard)
❖ Family TypeBlue-Blooded Nobility
❖ Main CulturesLeutz-Vixe Ailor and Teledden
❖ Spoken LanguagesMain Languages | Lëtz, Common
Secondary Languages | Altalar, d'Ithanie, Calem
❖ Dominant ReligionSecondary Languages | Altalar, d'Ithanie, Calem
Unionism
❖ Political StanceProgressive-Leaning Hiltfronts
❖ HoldingsCounty of Ennas, Lorhaus
❖ Current PatriarchCount Valentin Rosengarde of Ennas
❖ Wealth and TradeMajor Sources | Glassware, Taxation
Minor Sources | Fruits, Jellies, Perfumes, Wines
❖ House ColorsMinor Sources | Fruits, Jellies, Perfumes, Wines
Burgundy, Black, White, and Gold
❖ House SymbolsWhite Owls, Black Ravens, Roses, Fruit Trees
❖ Family Motto"Prosperity through diligence."
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❖ Advancement
Members of the Rosengarde family are expected to never be content with what they have, and always to strive for achieving greater and greater heights. Whether that be politically, financially, or through improving one's skill, to be stagnant is to be considered a disappointment. Many Rosengardes are known to harbor selfish and ambitious natures, though never to the extent of being traitorous to the family.
❖ Dignity
Rosengarde members must always conduct themselves with dignity and grace in public, especially in accordance with Leutz-Vixe culture. This extends to attire, too; Rosengardes are encouraged to dress more conservatively, wearing long-sleeved clothing that must always be accompanied by gloves. Appearances, both in the literal sense and in the reputational sense, must be carefully preserved.
❖ Intellect
Education is largely valued among the Rosengardes; not only does the Lorhaus province have an excellent public education system, but individual family members are also taught by private tutors and often move on to attend various colleges across the Archipelago and beyond. Being wise and well-studied is considered ever more important than being a thoughtless brute, and the city of Regalia serves as the prime atmosphere to gather knowledge.
❖ Confidentiality
As expected of a Leutz-Vixe family, the Rosengardes value keeping their true intentions and opinions behind closed doors. Withholding information is often more advantageous than carelessly dispensing it, especially when it regards the affairs of the family. Rosengardes should be careful to whom they disclose their secrets; only their own blood can truly be trusted.
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House Rosengarde prides itself as having been one of the founding families of the Leutz-Vixe culture in the Lorhaus province after Ithanian and Wirtem settlers drifted into the uncharted province to monopolize over new land. The Rosengardes themselves have an Ithanian and Teledden ancestry, beginning as a middle-class family from Vixhall that rapidly grew wealthy during the Ithanian Gem Boom, eventually migrating to the County of Ennas and purchasing a plot of land for themselves, being granted the Barony of Artrila. This became the starting point for the Rosengarde family's rise to fame, with Baron Severin Rosengarde being the first of the House to secure a noble title.
The Rosengarde family's wealth continued to accumulate over the years, profiting from expansive fruit plantations that covered the valleys surrounding Artrila. Clever political arrangements and diplomatic deals resulted in the Rosengarde family securing more and more land, absorbing nearby Baronies into the fold, and even overtaking the County that had initially ennobled them. Within two decades, all of the Ennas County was under Rosengarde reign, and the various towns and cities dotting the land would continue to develop. Taxation on trade in the County, coupled with elegant glassware products that uniquely combined Ailor and Teledden crafting styles, became the main source of income for the Rosengardes, though they still continue to profit from the fruit farms outside the family's capital city.
Like most Leutz-Vixe families, the Rosengarde's line of succession was a patriarchal one in which all the land and finances would be passed to the current titleholder's firstborn son―outside of a singular instance. The title of Count Ennas made its way through generations of Rosengardes, with the latest Count, Valentin Rosengarde, rising to power in 309 AC after the untimely murder of his parent, Lavelle Rosengarde, by an unknown party from Tirgunn. Count Valentin, alongside many relatives of his family, have since made the move to journey to the Regalian Empire's capital to further House Rosengarde's influence, secure new alliances, and stand witness to the abundance of political and magical intrigue within the city.
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❖ Capital City of Artrila
Artrila is a scenic, lakeside city with peaceful views and active trading ports spanning the coastline. Many artisans make a living in this town, with tourists arriving from all across the Archipelago to vacation in the city and purchase the unique crafts produced here. Castle Beaufort, the ancestral home of House Rosengarde, is located in the valley outskirts of the city, surrounded by acres of fruit orchards.
❖ City of Ennasberg
Ennasberg is located south of Artrila, though is still positioned on the coastline. Being located close to the Lorhaus-Vultaro border, a great deal of trade occurs here, a significant military and diplomatic presence. Multiple academies and universities dot this town, attracting students from smaller villages to study by the lakeside.
❖ City of Vatra-Dornei
Located in the northwest valleys of Ennas, Vatra-Dornei is a quaint town surrounded by forests and orchards, acting as a trading post between many of the other surrounding Lorhaus provinces. The architectural designs of the town are highly inspired by Ithanian Elven architecture, with a rather notable Teledden population occupying the town. It is surrounded by orchards and vibrant flower fields, known for producing fruit-based products, wines, lotions, candles, perfumes, and the like.
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235 AC - 259 AC
Severin Rosengarde, Baron of Artrila, Count of Ennas
Son of Florent Rosengarde
Born in 202 AC | Died in 259 AC
259 AC - 281 AC
Adrian Rosengarde, Count of Ennas
Son of Severin Rosengarde
Born in 224 AC | Died in 290 AC
281 AC - 284 AC
Antonel Rosengarde, Count of Ennas
Son of Adrian Rosengarde
Born in 260 AC | Died in 284 AC
284 AC - 309 AC
Lavelle Rosengarde, Countirh of Ennas
Sibling of Antonel Rosengarde
Born in 262 AC | Died in 309 AC
309 AC - Present
Valentin Rosengarde, Count of Ennas
Son of Lavelle Rosengarde
Born in 285 AC
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Members will be added to this section as they are created.
The previous Rosengarde titleholder, having inherited the lands of the family after the early death of their brother. They were known to be a skillful diplomat and politician, and despite not being a male, was ultimately determined to be more worthy of the title than any of their other siblings. It is said they were the Rosengarde family's most successful leader aside from Count Severin, though they kept their true identity a secret from the public due to social stigmas against females being in positions of power.
⬥ Valentin Rosengarde | 26 | @Saaber
⬥ Valentin Rosengarde | 26 | @Saaber
The current Patriarch of the family and the eldest son to the late Lavelle Rosengarde, Valentin has attracted mixed feelings from his peers due to his status as a Pride Arkenborn. He is a secretive yet charismatic man with an interest in magical studies, and is a member of the Scribe Order.
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