




[Subject to change, ask @MantaRey any questions]
Starting the third century of AC, a Northerne man known as Adrian Santorski embarked on a journey to Regalia. Of affluent birth, the young fisherman intended to visit the Regalian Old Gods temple as part of a pilgrimage, hoisted upon him by his devout parents. Initially this brought forth a large apprehension in the young man, given he held no desire whatsoever to enact visitation within the holy city. However regardless of his efforts, the futility was made swiftly apparent as he was cast off to gain more information and study the specifics of their faith. This lead him to his destination, and it was there that he met Svanhild Ives, a scholar of Seran at Maedin's temple. After several months of courtship and copious amounts of ignored letters from Adrian's parents, the couple returned home, already wed by a priest from the temple. Despite their original discontent, Adrian's parents eventually grew to accept Svanhild as their daughter-in-law.
Although their parents wished for the young lovers to continue thriving in the trade of parchment and novelties, Adrian's true passion lied within the sea. He was a born and bred sailor, and as such he found any life surrounding literary artistry to be one of ill-suit, contrary to his beloved. And so, he stuck majorly with his own desires; deciding to fertilize a company of fish, the preservation of goods, and Northerne ship commerce. This lineage of craft was fairly prosperous, given the extensive quality of the north-made vessels along with other likelihoods. Lady Ives also continued her scholarly advances alongside her husband, which lead to a family also based heavily in faith and polymathic endeavors.
This trade remained through several generations. Svanhild and Adrian's children founded an organisation of sorts, growing in their wealth enough that they could hire others to carry out their labour; creating a sizeable and competent workforce. The Santorski family's devotion to the Old Gods was well known, and as their wealth increased they openly supported many of the monasteries in and around Wirslawa county, taking the occasional excursion to the Holy City in order to maintain relations. It was this generation's children - parents to the Santorski siblings of the present - that gained the family their status as nobility. Through regular donations to the senate and an increase in the political aptitude of their kin, House Santorski were granted possession of the Wirslawa county within the Regalian Archipelago - a testament to their 'dedication' towards the Emperor and the old Regalian Senate.
In recent years, it is stipulated that the Santorski family's contributions to the church and the construction of the Novi Sadi monastery may have had something to do with the appointment of Lenora Santorski as Mercy of Erai, though claims of this are unproven. In order to gain more political power; as the Mercy of Erai and the most politically inclined, Lenora was given some power over a mediocrely sized piece of land, and sent to Regalia to form better relations with the other nobility - an attempt to bring the temple of the Old Gods back to its former glory within the religion's Holy City.
Since arriving in Regalia, the Santorski family have taken the city by proverbial storm. After forming alliances with several powerful families including both House Lo and House Kade, the Santorskis eventually took ownership of two other counties outside of Wirslawa. These included the county of Sirbiska, and the county of Slavo. These smaller lands were brought together into a larger mass, bringing Lenora Santorski into a higher position of power into a greater mass of land, naming her siblings and cousins Barons and Baronesses under Slavo county. However, she did not stop there.
In July of 302AC, during the war with the Elves, Lenora Santorski issues Consortium troops -- an alliance between herself and Freya Lo -- to storm Calemberg with little to no difficulty. Once Ulric Typhonus heard of her movements, he gathered his allies to return to Calemberg and make an attempt at reclaiming his former land. Many families took place in this battle, Aron Santorski as leading commander on the Consortium side, while Ulric Typhonus commanded the other side of the position. The Consortium battle was the largest battle ever fought on Regalian soil at the time, and it resulted in a disastrous defeat of Typhonus forces. Only weeks later, the Consortium was broken down as the Santorski family denounced the Los, declaring Freya mad as she planned to hoist an attack on one of the Emperor's relatives, in order to become Empress of Regalia. Inevitably the woman was killed, and the Santorskis have turned to the Kades and Anaheras for new allies. Soon after, the lands of North and South Calemberg had been renamed to Middle and South Zastorzy, being claimed under a new name.
Though not all was well during the course of this action, the peasantry of Calemberg began to soon dread the new Santorski rule, and the risk of riots was always at their feet. They held the land in a tight grip for a few weeks before Freya Lo's grand attack on the Imperial City. It was a truly futile attempt by the madwoman, but it resulted in the end of her life. This also costed the end of Lenora Santorski's in the weeks to come, as she was put to execution for her involvement with the woman. All power over any lands were stripped from House Santorski out of a flurry of confusion of loyalties, and they were left with nothing but their estates and their trade. Confusion was spread throughout their ruled area of Drixagh, as rulers such as House Zastorzy were put to rule over their lands in the heat of the time. The members of the family were confused as well, many of them unable to declare who would lead the house, as they still held a large influence in trade and owning estates throughout Drixagh. Aron Santorski, the firstborn cousin to Lenora stepped forth for this, completely denying Ania's attempt to play a leader role in the house. This caused a strong tension in the two, and their lines began to distance themselves in the following year. Aron returned to Drixagh to handle the trade while the rest of his family followed or separated. For the next few months tensions died down, and soon the Sultanate were approaching Regalia before they could notice it. Aron was soon able to hold some power over the land of Etskil, a remote island between Regalia and Nordskag, while it is small in comparison to larger powers that the House Santorski previously held, it was his first step into progressing House Santorski to further triumph.
Late year of 303 AC came around, and with it arrived Ania Santorski, younger sister to Lenora Santorski. Previously believed to be Aron's cousin, she reached the Holy City with the intention on making up for past grudges the two held about patriarch-matriarch title. She struggled to form and bend to the proper, posh ways of Regalia's noblewomen, and often got herself into scuffles and quite a bit of trouble. On once occasion, Aron took a flogging punishment for her, and since then she learned to control herself just a bit more. Also with her arrival grew a semi-strong bond with current Duke Black, something Aron didn't approve of. This in and of itself caused much strife between the two "cousins," that is until after one fateful trip to Drixagh revealed to the former patriarch that they were actually, indeed, half-siblings: sharing the same father, having different mothers. With this news also came the tragic, sacrificial death of their shared father, Diederik Santorski.
Left unmentioned for a good bit of time was the abuse brought to Ania from Aron's own self. However, rumor spread, and from it, Lord Commander William Coen summoned Ania in for interrogation, where she revealed the truth to him in entirety. She signed her name, and with it came the pursuit of the accused Aron. William discovered him in the midst of the Old Gods Temple, sacrificing his first bastard son. After challenging the Lord Commander to a duel, Aron met his end; a blade sent through his heart, right before Ania's eyes. Aron's brother, Marcel, arrived days later, illegally trying to claim the rights as patriarch of the lands and House. However, the Empire would not allow it, and House Santorski was left up in the air. Marcel remained unfazed in one notion: Ania was to be banished, exiled from Drixagh, where she could no longer return to see her family.
Months passed with Aron's death, turmoils faced and surpassed. With the downfall of Andrieu the Usurper, Ania made a plea at the Diet in Axford. Her plea was straightforward, hopeful, and His Holiness granted her the palastine county of West-Karnepolach. Title in hold, she briefly returned to Drixagh, finding Marcel and interrogating him until he gave information of their two banished cousins, Asta and Cilla Santorski. Ania retrieved them both, and left Marcel dumbfounded in their homeland.
In the present time, Ania still holds up the House as its matriarch, now with two children. To her name does she own the Duchy of Rigvall, and soon pursues to gain far more than anything her kin had.


[Duchess of Andarkelda and Brenningr]: Annelise Coen. @MantaRey
Tribe loyalty of:
- the Ranil tribe.
- the Augund tribe.
- the Mørsa tribe.
- the Ragnus tribe.
- the Eestakon tribe.
- the Slon tribe.
- the Morkt fief.
- the Sunnfjåare fief.
Tribe loyalty of:
Feudal loyalty of:
[Baron av Selalon (Baron of Selalon)]: Linus Santorski.- the Upatå tribe.
- the Makberg tribe.
- the Åmalt fief.


Build
Females are often known for their lithe frames and tend to stand anywhere between 5'4 to 5'10.
Males are very built and broad, along with their usually tall heights - coming to around 5'10 to 6'3, at most.
Facial Structure
Females usually have delicate faces; round noses and shapely lips. In similarity to the men, they more often than not have very striking, sharp jawlines.
Males hold much more prominent and sharp features, especially their cheek and jawbones.
Both genders always have blue eyes, though the hue can vary slightly depending on which line they come from.
Hair
Both genders have a prevalent line of shockingly blonde hair, on some occasions appearing nearly platinum in color. The texture of their hair varies, though normally sticks to either straight or wavy.


House Santorski currently goes by one main branch of beliefs, and are horrendously devout to the Old Gods. Since Ania's arrival and her former marriage that was arranged with a Ravenstad, vows to Unionism were arranged. Though the matriarch says she has given up her old ways, it is secretly otherwise. For the sake of upkeeping good reputation, any Santorski that is brought into the Holy City is told of the necessity to "follow" the ways of the Unionists. Despite this, Santorskis are usually out of touch from noble etiquette (as opposed to most other noble houses), but given their main upbringing in the Northerne lands, this is entirely logical.


Since most Santorskis are brought up around the very people that are loyal to them, they more often times than not have a sort of [indifferent and loose aura] about themselves. Compared to most other nobles, House Santorski and its members are rather [relaxed] about many aspects regarding etiquette and public behavior. However, another notable trait that pops up in a few of the relatives is a [potentially fiery temper], though by word or order of the leader of the family can they be settled - a [loyal] add-on. Most of all, each Santorski feels they are favored by one of the Gods, whether it be Bashturr or Ellea as example; they dedicate most of their deeds not only for the goodness of their kin but for the God they are dedicated to - [deeply religious].


Main Line
Playable - Special Permission -Taken
Deceased - Unplayable [NPC]

Svanhild Santorski [ @Eledana ] - (76) Great-grandmother to the current matriarch.
Adrian Santorski - Husband to Svanhild, founding Santorski.
Inga Santorski - (61) Mother to current generation.
Diederik Santorski - Father to current generation.
Lenora Santorski - (40) Presumed dead. Former Matriarch of the House, sent to a monastery after attacking Calemberg.
Aron Santorski - Former Patriarch of the House. Killed in year 303 AC by William Coen.
Ania Santorski [ @MantaRey ] - (36) Current Matriarch.
Bastian Ravenstad - Former husband to Ania. Secretly killed.
Enok Santorski - (18? 24?) Extremely homosexual brother to the current matriarch.
Arnbjorg Santorski [ @BillyTheScroofy ]- (24) Twin brother to Enok. A budding warrior.
"Unknown Santorski" - (20) The sole child of Lenora who has recently made their appearance into the city.
Vulmar Ravenstad @Tiber_ - (17) Firstborn son to Ania. Currently in Drixagh training to become a refined warrior.
Kaja Santorski [ @MantaRey ] - (19) Second born child to Ania. Currently in Regalia.
Ezequiel Grey - (12) One of Aron Santorski's bastard children. Location and overall knowledge of life is very much unknown.
Derik Santorski - A young bastard son who was granted Aron's name. Unfortunately, he was killed in 303 AC by his father's hand.

Secondary Line

Agna Santorski - (late 30s) Mother to Linus and Britta. Sister to Diederik.
Feliks Santorski - (early 40s) Father to Linus and Britta. A notoriously abusive drunk.
Helia Santorski - (late 50s) Mother to Aron, Marcel and Lidia.
Linus Santorski - (late 20s) A man who loves the seas and appreciates the simple things.
Britta Santorski [ @Ryria ] - (mid 20s) A woman devout to the Old Gods. She similarly loves the ocean and sailing.
Katherine - (early 30s) Lover to Marcel. Mother to Ewa and Gjord.
Marcel Santorski - (mid 40s) The half-brother to Aron. He tried to illegitimately take ownership of the House and is generally distrusted.
Lidia Santorski - (mid 20s) A girly Santorski who engaged with Christopher Black and bore him a son. She was soon sent away due to her intolerable behavior.
Ewa Santorczarny - (late teens) Daughter to Katherine and Marcel.
Gjord Santorczarny - (late teens) Son to Katherine and Marcel.
Oliver Black - (infant) Child born from Lidia Santorski and Christopher Black. Accepted into House Black.

Tertiary Line

Lena Santorski - (mid 50s) Sister to Diederik, aunt to the current matriarch. Mother to Casimir.
Waldemar Vang - Lover to Lena, presumably died from illness.
Frida - Lover to Waldemar, causing an affair. Mother to Finn.
Casimir Santorski - (mid 30s) Son to Lena and Waldemar. Keeps "low" and behind the scenes.
Finn Vang - (late 20s) Son to Waldemar and Frida. Overall status is unknown.
Izaak Santorski - (mid 20s) A man who enjoys the calmer side of things. While he's no stranger to combat, he usually exhibits a friendly persona.
Cilla Santorski - Once prissy and sensitive. She was killed in the year 304 when the Bone Horrors arrived.
Asta Santorski - (mid teens) Young and energetic. She likes staying on the positive side of things and most usually cannot fight; preferring to talk than to ever raise a fist. In fact, the idea of combat frightens her.
All of the names on the tree are available characters to play if they are with the surname Santorski or are bastard children of Santorskis. Please note that you cannot apply for characters that are already played (listed below) or have grayed out text, this indicates they are deceased.


*All personalities are, of course, TBD. Most are pre-determined from former player portrayal, but can be altered accordingly.
- Ania Santorski [36] (@MantaRey) Former matriarch. The younger sister of Lenora, half-sibling to Aron. After much rebuttal among Marcel and herself, Ania stepped up to power after participating in the rebellion against the Usurper. She is brash and ultimately cold to most; her strength about as great as her pride for her family. Was engaged to be wed to Bastian of House Ravenstad.
- Kaja Santorski [19] The second child to Ania Santorski and the receiver of the Duchies, as the first born has proven himself unable to contain himself nor is ready to hold it. She is quiet and fairly gentle, though is receiving training on becoming a warrior.
- Svanhild Santorski [74] (@Eledana ) A kind, motherly old woman. Wife to Adrian Santorski before he passed. Now a widow and sole founder of the Santorski family, she came to Regalia to be with her grandchildren. Despite her often kind words and gentle charisma, this elderly woman is capable of force and brutality oftentimes least expected.


The Santorski family will only accept Humans. No Sanguine, Undead or Mages. Overly troublesome characters and/or OOC behavior will not be tolerated.
The current positions available are:
Siblings of the current generation/main line.
Parents of the current generation/main line.
Uncles and Aunts of the current generation/main line.
Cousins of the current generation/main line.
- Keep in mind you may be asked to change your name if it does not fit with Northerne culture, or if it is already discerned by our family tree.
- All members of the Santorski current generation, and parents of the current generation, must abide mostly by the Physical Appearance section. Other members are less restricted, though it should still be taken into account.
- Vampires and Undead are strictly disallowed. Should a Santorski become such, and should it be found out by the rest of the family, they will be instantly be cast from the family.
- I have full right to boot a player for either intolerable IC or OOC reasons. Any IC reasoning will be explained IC.


Application format below.
Family Application:
@MantaRey
IGN/Forum Name: (Your Minecraft.net account name)
Reason for Applying: (Why you're ready to become part of a noble family, particularly this one)
Experiences with Nobility: (Past characters you've had who have been noble or associated closely with nobility.)
How Active are You?: (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, or list the name so I myself may contact them if necessary.)
Greatest Strength in Role Play: (Something that you excel at in the role playing community on Massive, or role play in general)
Greatest Weakness in Role Play: (Something that you lack most in role play, be it etiquette, grammar, personality, etc)
Character Name: (Your character's name)
Character Age: (Your character's age)
Character Gender: (Your character's gender)
Physical Description: (A brief physical description of the character)
Personality: (A few sentences on the personality of your character. Or however much you're willing to write.)
Relation: (Grandparent, parent, uncle, aunt, cousin or sibling in the main family.)
Biography: (Preferably a link to a google doc, or a brief overview of your character's life so far. Not necessary but preferred. If you've something mocked up.)
[Credit to Green_Hood and Shuikenai for the original format, thanks to babayonce for use]
~Family Recruitment is currently open via personal invitation only. When I allow applications again, then you may follow the template. Otherwise, do not clutter the thread.~
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