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House Rote controls the colonial barony of Griptham, within the New Ceardian colonial charter of Soham, which remained relatively unheard of outside of Essalonia until recently. The Rote family are now well known for their ties to the Divine Militia and close relationship to the Synod, with both positive and negative social reputation because of it. With most of their population relying on subsistence farming in the picturesque countryside, House Rotes main source of revenue is a strictly Unionist academy, that services the heirs of the various noble houses in historical, legal, steward and military subjects of education. It's clear that House Rote struggle in a political capacity with the rest of the nobility of the Holy City, abhorring espionage and dishonourable conduct for personal gain. In spite of this, the family pushes on to try and strengthen the movement of colonialism within the Empire, and seeks to see the colonies blossom into a near idyllic Unionist region.
The Rote family are ancestrally Velheimer, having been local landowners in the Kingdom of Torse, before being driven out by a rival family. Back home they were well known for being distinctly honourable, but lacked the manpower or finances to fight off aggressors. Being disgraced and dishevelled, the family fled, forming a familial mercenary company out of their remaining guards and members.
Serving as sellswords, the family were brought in by Soham's colonial founders to serve as additional militia to combat the wilds of the Essalonian continent, converting to Unionism quickly to avoid the social stigma of their zealously Unionist peers. The family even took to shunning and openly detesting the Torse peoples and their specific customs, though keeping some of the broader, more socially acceptable Velheim characteristics. As the colonies became more secure, the militia lost their purpose and collapsed, forcing the family to find a different role. Having a degree of martial aptitude, the Rote's turned to serving as tutors and trainers for the various migrant and tourist families that could be found in the New Ceardian cities.
Eventually the then patriarch, Hafthor Rote, found himself serving the family of the Colonial Governor of the region as a personal trainer, as well as sparring and hunting partner. Upon saving the Colonial Governor from a disturbed Kyanprat during a hunt, Hafthor was granted the Barony of Griptham both as a means to quell the peasantry of the area, who were vocally displeased by the current Baron's debauchery and lack of Unionist ideals, and as a reward for his heroism.
The family has had a long connection to the Synod, with members becoming Curates, such as Abelhard, or even Reverends, such as Johan Rote. Abelhard Rote, Baron of Griptham, serves as patriarch of the Rote family, after his father abdicated his titles down to his eldest son upon Abelhard's appointment as Lord Inquisitor.
Name – Rote
Symbol – Griffin
Words – 'Blessed are those, who drive our fist'
Colours – Wine Red, Gold and Black
Culture – Colonial
Ideology – Imperialist, Zealous and Militaristic
Mainline Rotes
The mainline of House Rote has individuals of two extremes, but share their unifying traits of thick blonde hair due to the constant reintroduction of Velheimer stock into the family within the mainline; a tradition that has continued even to the current patriarch in spite of being broken by his father. Those who were more active, training daily under the doctrine of their father became strong, tall examples of Velheimer stock. The physically active members of the mainline are those that have a physique that comes hand in hand with a ravenous appetite. The others, those who didn't inherit the martial aptitude most Rote's have, became smaller, and more often than not a little plumper than their more active siblings. Those mainline members that take more after their mother are often more elegant in their features than their strong-jawed siblings, and sport plumper bodies.
Mainline Rotes include the current patriarch, Count Abelhard, as well as his brother Leopold, and sisters Thea and Adeleide. The deceased black sheep of the family Hanzfreund is buried back at home, while the other three remaining siblings are soon to visit the capital.
Cousin Rotes
The cousin lines of House Rote keep some of the defining traits of the house, among other traits that have entered their blood through differences in heritage, having less of a strong focus towards Velheimer spouses. Rote cousins can exhibit any of the strong blue eyes, thick blonde hair or towering physique that sticks to their line, but dashes of burning red hair, green eyes and a shorter, plumper form, are not uncommon. The angular features of the mainline are usually the first to be diluted out in the cousin lines and the mainline will keep the faces of the new blood coming in, than their ancestral Rote ones.
Cousin Rotes fit within two types:
Lutheran – Individuals born beneath Luther Rote can have mousy brown hair or green eyes in replace of their typical Rote features, and are always shorter than the mainline.
Old Ceardian – Individuals born beneath Reverend Johan Rote or Ludecke Rote fit into the more stereotypically Ceardian black or brown hair, with blonde cropping in from time to time, with the same striking blue eyes of mainline cousins, they come in a variety of heights and builds, but stick within the height boundaries of normal colonials.
Bastard Rotes
While incredibly rare due to their staunchly zealous Unionist faith, bastards do crop up from time to time. Unless legitimized, Rote bastards are always known as Rote-Brandts, or they take on their mother's maiden name. Rote-Brandts come in a variety of shapes, sizes, cultural and racial mixtures.
Key
Green = Playable
Blue = Played
Purple = Playable under exceptional circumstances
Black = Dead/Shelved/Missing/Unplayable
Mainline characters
- Thurnolf Rote – Father of the mainline children, Thurnolf is an incredibly disciplined veteran who fought in countless wars for Regalia. He has a long lasting respect for Velheimer culture and instilled martial prowess into the talented among his children.
- Maessa Rote (62) – Mother of the mainline children, Maessa is an Alt-Regalian married into the family. She is a fussy, plump lady who abhors foul manners. She frequently knits.
- Abelhard Rote (38) – Current patriarch of House Rote and Count of the Griptham Charter, Abelhard is known to be socially awkward, but jovial, proudly Unionist and a somewhat impressive combatant. @TheyCalledMeKiko
- Esther Rote (4) – Daughter of Abelhard and his assumed deceased wife, Esther is a troublesome but intelligent child.
- Aelfric Rote (4) – Son, and heir of Abelhard and his assumed deceased wife, Aelfric is a enamoured by the Imperial Spirit.
- Thea Rote (37) – Eldest sister of the mainline, Thea has a complicated relationship of love and hate with her siblings. A bit less devout but nonetheless fierce, Thea is an alcoholic who bullies her siblings constantly and has a tactical mind. @Rochelle_
- Leopold Rote (35) – Second eldest brother of the mainline, Leopold is commonly known for his odd dress sense, frequent uncomfortableness around women and his proneness to self-flagellation. He's a proud veteran of fighting against Kathar, Demons and other monstrosities. @Optimalfriskies
- Boris Rote (32) – Third eldest brother of the mainline, Boris has an appetite unmatched by even Abelhard and does not exercise nearly as much as he should. However, Boris is an exceptional diplomat and socialite.
- Cassandra Rote (25) – Second eldest sister of the mainline, Cassandra is a courteous socialite who places family first at all costs. She is renowned to be incredibly well-connected with people in all walks of life.
- Eliza Rote (23) – Third eldest sister of the mainline, Eliza is a bookworm who, while being capable of socializing, prefers to study and read. She is less zealous than her siblings and even has knowledge on magical subject matters.
- Adeleide Rote (20) – The youngest of all the mainline, Adeleide is zealously protected by her elder siblings. She is innocent, sweet, if not a bit naïve, but she has strong beliefs just like her siblings and is a well-practiced medic. @Raeris
- Hanzfreund Rote (Dead) – Hanzfreund was a vain little brother who went mad and tried to kill Rodrigo Peirgarten out of nowhere for no good reason. He was executed on the spot.
- Abelhard Rote (38) – Current patriarch of House Rote and Count of the Griptham Charter, Abelhard is known to be socially awkward, but jovial, proudly Unionist and a somewhat impressive combatant. @TheyCalledMeKiko
- Frederick Rote (52) – Youngest uncle to the mainline, Frederick is a well-known, beloved prankster and esteemed general. Frederick is also a rampant Iron Bulwark enthusiast, eager to force Ailor superiority over the other races, but, like his nephew, surprisingly tolerant of Allar due to his time spent fighting alongside them in the Chrysant War, holding them in higher esteem to Elves or even Dwarves because they 'know their place'.
Cousin characters
- Johan Rote – Quiet and humble Reverend, Johan Rote, is tirelessly working to convert refugees in the colonies. He is a good and kind father who had a more relaxed approach to raising his children.
- Helga Rote – Wife of Johan Rote, Helga is a formidable warrior, who wields a warhammer. She was a disciplined mother who struggled to connect with her children beyond scorn.
- Thomas Rote (37) – Thomas was frequently Abelhard and Thea's sparring partner throughout their childhood and is subsequently very close to them. He is a proud Blackmark mercenary.
- Anna Rote (30) – Up for discussion.
- Bethany Rote (26) – Up for discussion.
- Isaac Rote (23) – Isaac is a renowned young Regalian Ranger.
- Luther Rote (Dead) – Luther Rote was one of the most beloved family members and a proud Lion Pelt knight. He was torn limb from limb by a troll in the Essalonian frontier while he was camping.
- Beatrice Rote – Beatrice is a very emotional woman, who, while loving her family, cannot shake the horrific death of her husband Luther. She was not a particularly present mother, and has since gone mad, living out the rest of her days in her chambers and leaving her children to be raised by others.
- Balthasar Rote (28) – Balthasar follows the footsteps of his father incredibly closely and wishes to become equally as much of a glorious Lionpelt Knight. He is incredibly proud and jovial, and is particularly beloved by the current patriarch.
- Alec Rote (25) – Alec was a particularly cruel child, who has an incredibly twisted morality in his later years. He dabbles in alchemy and stole excessively from other members for sport.
- Colleen Rote (22) – Colleen is a bright and intelligent young lady who has always had a passion for history. She was particularly close to her aunt Maessa and still is to this day.
- Ludecke Rote – Ludecke is an estranged member of the family who was cousin to the father of the mainline. His branch of the family was kept in seclusion up until recently.
- Herman Rote (16) – Herman is a Viridian knight squire, who has only recently contacted the rest of his family, but has yet to meet them. He is the youngest of six siblings. @HodlinG
- 5 Write in Rotes (16<) – Up for discussion.
Bastard members
Hilde Rote-Brandt (35) – No one knows exactly where Hilde came from, and she is rumoured to either be Luther or Thurnolf Rote's bastard daughter. Hilde is a half-orc and has been in service to the family since her discovery as a house-guard, trained by her aunt Helga from a very young age for the purpose of defending the family. Hilde is an excellent warrior, but would much rather take part in the socialising, ladylike activity and dancing her fellow female cousins get to engage in.
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