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House words: Deeply Rooted, Forever Growing
Culture: Ceardian
Family values: Loyalty, wit, hospitality
House colors: Blue and Green
House sigil: Giant oak tree with roots curled deep into earth. A kingfisher taking flight from the sheltering canopy of leaves
Biography
The Wodenstaff family is a noble family of Ceardian heritage that settled in the area now known as Naserna, Girobalda around 218. The first titled member was Tallen Wodenstaff, a clever lumber man who could wield an axe in both work and battle. Through cunning and hard work, Tallen expanded his lands and power. The family slowly grew in prominence and wealth with each generation. The family qualities of shrewd judgement, earthy humor, and a lust for life are the most common traits exhibited by family members. The Wodenstaffs rose to power through business intellect, instinctual common sense paired with education, and an easy charm that could entice even the most reticent of men to linger over a pint. The mix of staunch conservative values and progressive business tactics make them an unpredictable source of intrigue to the greater Empire.
The difference between the Wodenstaffs and other proud nobility is that the latter generally trace their aristocratic fathers back generations with pride. The Wodenstaffs original county grant was unremarkably given. A short mention of the bequest in the records during the reign of Allestrain I Ivrae is the only indication that the Wodenstaffs existed prior to 192. This fact, coupled with Tallen Wodenstaff's will of 218 showing he owned immense quantities of mobile wealth, but little land, suggests a man of non-noble birth who had perhaps enriched himself by trade and whose rise to power was, therefore, based on his wealth and opportunism. The first titled member was Tallen Wodenstaff, a clever lumber man who could wield an axe in both work and battle. The family slowly grew in prominence and wealth with each generation. The family qualities of shrewd judgement, earthy humor, and a lust for life are the most common traits exhibited by family members.
Family Properties:
Belmont Estate, the family home on the Crown Isle
Miscadiz, the family estate in Naserna
The Skov, Wodenstaff holding in Balerno, Daenshore
Businesses
Wodenstaff Charcoal
Gallatian Clayworks
Tangled Words Translation Services
Charters
The Regalian Safeguard Society
Music
Male Appearance
Black hair (occasionally dark brown)
Brown eyes (occasionally green)
Female Appearance
Black hair (occasionally dark brown)
Brown eyes (occasionally green)
Family Recruitment is currently OPEN!
Family member application found below
Family Tree
Current Titleholder:
Sigurna Wodenstaff, Countess of Naserna (25) - Played by @SpunSugar Character Sheet
married to
Leonzio Wodenstaff (31) - Played by @Timisc Character Sheet
Family Members:
Lautaro Wodenstaff (22) - Viveca's Son, played by @MCMANN32 Character Sheet
Juliette Wodenstaff (21) - married to Lautaro, played by @AtticCat Character Sheet
Raina Wodenstaff (19) - Thorian's daughter - played by @Nesstro Character Sheet
Playable Characters:
Viveca Wodenstaff (54) – Sister to Leif Wodenstaff, widow of Alonso Ruiz, mother to Ophelia, Kendric,, Lucia, Fernanda, Lautaro, and Javier
Raoul Guitterez Wodenstaff (42) – Widower of Lucinda Wodenstaff. Father to Benjamin, Henri, and Catalina.
Ophelia Wodenstaff (34)– Widow of Thorian Sarent, daughter of Viveca and Alonso
Calder Wodenstaff (28), Son of Leif and Julia Wodentaff (deceased). Brother to Sigurna, Osric, Elric, and Torbin
Lucia Wodenstaff (27)– daughter of Viveca and Alonso Wodenstaff
Benjamin Wodenstaff (25) – Son of Lucinda (deceased) and Raoul Wodenstaff
Henri Wodenstaff (24) – Son of Lucinda (deceased) and Raoul Wodenstaff
Thyra Wodenstaff (23) – Daughter of Vidar and Sarena Wodenstaff
Sylvia Wodenstaff (21) – Daughter of Vidar and Sarena Wodenstaff
Catalina Wodenstaff (21) - Son of Lucinda (deceased) and Raoul Wodenstaff
Javier Wodenstaff (20)– son of Viveca and Alonso Wodenstaff
Honora Wodenstaff (18) – daughter of Ophelia and Thomas (deceased) Wodenstaff
Arbec Wodenstaff (17) – son of Ophelia and Thomas (deceased) Wodenstaff
Julia Wodenstaff (16) – Daughter of Elric and Isidora Wodenstaff.
Pietro Wodenstaff (15) - Son of Elric and Isidora Wodenstaff.
Kensley Wodenstaff (15) – daughter of Ophelia and Thomas (deceased) Wodenstaff
Raoul Guitterez Wodenstaff (42) – Widower of Lucinda Wodenstaff. Father to Benjamin, Henri, and Catalina.
Ophelia Wodenstaff (34)– Widow of Thorian Sarent, daughter of Viveca and Alonso
Calder Wodenstaff (28), Son of Leif and Julia Wodentaff (deceased). Brother to Sigurna, Osric, Elric, and Torbin
Lucia Wodenstaff (27)– daughter of Viveca and Alonso Wodenstaff
Benjamin Wodenstaff (25) – Son of Lucinda (deceased) and Raoul Wodenstaff
Henri Wodenstaff (24) – Son of Lucinda (deceased) and Raoul Wodenstaff
Thyra Wodenstaff (23) – Daughter of Vidar and Sarena Wodenstaff
Sylvia Wodenstaff (21) – Daughter of Vidar and Sarena Wodenstaff
Catalina Wodenstaff (21) - Son of Lucinda (deceased) and Raoul Wodenstaff
Javier Wodenstaff (20)– son of Viveca and Alonso Wodenstaff
Honora Wodenstaff (18) – daughter of Ophelia and Thomas (deceased) Wodenstaff
Arbec Wodenstaff (17) – son of Ophelia and Thomas (deceased) Wodenstaff
Julia Wodenstaff (16) – Daughter of Elric and Isidora Wodenstaff.
Pietro Wodenstaff (15) - Son of Elric and Isidora Wodenstaff.
Kensley Wodenstaff (15) – daughter of Ophelia and Thomas (deceased) Wodenstaff
Interested in applying for house staff or guard? Head over here!
The Wodenstaffs have fairly clear goals in mind: both on personal, character levels and overarching themes for the family. The members enjoy political, intrigue, and quality levels of roleplay usually associated with nobility. However, a goal of every family member is to include everyday characters, new players and old, within the family schemes. Dedicated to making interactions with nobility accessible to all players, our approach to a good percentage of our roleplay is a form of street theater. Providing passersby an opportunity to get involved in a scene and make connections. We continually discuss and come up with ways to be more engaging, include as many people who want in on a scene as possible, and generally do things that can appeal to a broad range of the player base. From soap opera storylines, occasionally silliness, and a hint of danger – the Wodenstaffs are knocking at the gates.
The Wodenstaffs are known for their eclectic characters. The family purposefully hides their true motives well. The current generation has transitioned from newcomers to entrenched actors in politics and the workings of the empire – the struggle and strife that comes from social and political climbing are encouraged to be public, and fun storylines that can draw people in. This family can be brutal, calculating, and charming. Our characters are all unapologetically a little odd, a little crude, a little shocking on the surface. Every family member has a ferocious drive underneath their personality quirks that makes itself known as plots develop.
Family Member Application
OOC
IGN: (Your in-game name.)
Roleplay Character Applications: (Any past/current character applications you have.)
Nobility Experience: (Any experience you've had with nobility. Ever play a noble? Work for one?)
Roleplay strength: (What are your strengths in roleplay?)
Roleplay weakness: (What are your weaknesses in roleplay?)
Mutes/jails/temp-bans and reason: (Straightforward.)
Interest in the family/reason for applying: (Why do you wish to be a part of House Wodenstaff? What interests you with this family?)
Have you an understanding of Ceardian/Daendroc culture?: (Are you familiar with these cultures? The family holds Ceardian values but lives within Daendroc culture, you should know both.)
Have you an understanding of Massive's lore in general?: (Are you familiar with the server lore?)
Activity: (How active are you, preferably in hours per week.)
Timezone: (What timezone are you in?)
References: (Any players who can vouch for you in roleplay and on the server alike.)
Skype and/or Discord?: (Skype is required while discord is recommended as we like to keep in touch with our members on a more personal level. You can PM your Skype user if accepted.)
IC
We are open to completely new characters, however, this will require the character to fit the family exceptionally and conversations will need to be had with the head of the family.
Character Name: (Name of the character you wish to play.)
Character Age: (The character's age.)
Physical Description: (What does this character look like?)
Personality: (What is their personality like?)
Biography: (A summary of a few paragraphs of their life up to this point. Think about including their ambition, any life-changing experiences, etc. Let us get to know this character.)
The Wodenstaffs have fairly clear goals in mind: both on personal, character levels and overarching themes for the family. The members enjoy political, intrigue, and quality levels of roleplay usually associated with nobility. However, a goal of every family member is to include everyday characters, new players and old, within the family schemes. Dedicated to making interactions with nobility accessible to all players, our approach to a good percentage of our roleplay is a form of street theater. Providing passersby an opportunity to get involved in a scene and make connections. We continually discuss and come up with ways to be more engaging, include as many people who want in on a scene as possible, and generally do things that can appeal to a broad range of the player base. From soap opera storylines, occasionally silliness, and a hint of danger – the Wodenstaffs are knocking at the gates.
The Wodenstaffs are known for their eclectic characters. The family purposefully hides their true motives well. The current generation has transitioned from newcomers to entrenched actors in politics and the workings of the empire – the struggle and strife that comes from social and political climbing are encouraged to be public, and fun storylines that can draw people in. This family can be brutal, calculating, and charming. Our characters are all unapologetically a little odd, a little crude, a little shocking on the surface. Every family member has a ferocious drive underneath their personality quirks that makes itself known as plots develop.
Family Member Application
OOC
IGN: (Your in-game name.)
Roleplay Character Applications: (Any past/current character applications you have.)
Nobility Experience: (Any experience you've had with nobility. Ever play a noble? Work for one?)
Roleplay strength: (What are your strengths in roleplay?)
Roleplay weakness: (What are your weaknesses in roleplay?)
Mutes/jails/temp-bans and reason: (Straightforward.)
Interest in the family/reason for applying: (Why do you wish to be a part of House Wodenstaff? What interests you with this family?)
Have you an understanding of Ceardian/Daendroc culture?: (Are you familiar with these cultures? The family holds Ceardian values but lives within Daendroc culture, you should know both.)
Have you an understanding of Massive's lore in general?: (Are you familiar with the server lore?)
Activity: (How active are you, preferably in hours per week.)
Timezone: (What timezone are you in?)
References: (Any players who can vouch for you in roleplay and on the server alike.)
Skype and/or Discord?: (Skype is required while discord is recommended as we like to keep in touch with our members on a more personal level. You can PM your Skype user if accepted.)
IC
We are open to completely new characters, however, this will require the character to fit the family exceptionally and conversations will need to be had with the head of the family.
Character Name: (Name of the character you wish to play.)
Character Age: (The character's age.)
Physical Description: (What does this character look like?)
Personality: (What is their personality like?)
Biography: (A summary of a few paragraphs of their life up to this point. Think about including their ambition, any life-changing experiences, etc. Let us get to know this character.)
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