Now, let us talk about some notable members and allies of the val'Holryn family:
Boric val'Holryn: Boric was born a distant relative of Konrad val'Holryn (more on that later) and could trace his lineage to one of 500 souls that served with Palic val'Holryn that invaded Ymandragore. He is a very dedicated and honorable individual, and a peerless warrior and swordsman. Unfortunately, and hilariously, this proved to what cause a major scandal in Milandir: a very drunk Hilam val'Ossan (cousin of Osric IV) made the unfortunate mistake of insulting him. This wasn't just any insult: he was completely wasted and was heaping insult on insult against Boric, and failed to notice that he was absolutely seething with rage. When Boric challenged Hilam, and he refused, he took matters into his own hands and beat him so hard that Hilam went blind in one eye and lost most of his teeth. Now, this would normally would have lead to Boric's execution, but witness reports state that "Yeah, Hilam kind of deserved it". Unfortunately, it was not without consequence, and he was then stationed in Drakenfast Keep, where it's sealed lower crypts house numerous undead that continuously attempt to scrape their way through concrete walls for freedom. Listening to that for three years straight would take a toll on anyones mind.
Konrad val'Holryn: Current Duke of Tralia and soon-to-be Sovereign of The Order, something that he continuously avoids. You see, Konrad is somewhat terrified of bonding to a mastiff (probably shouldn't say it to his face) due to the fate of his (assumedly) late grandfather, Simon val'Holryn. While he technically is a member of the Order, his fellows are not amused by his hesitancy. We can only hope he can get over his fear and actually commit.
Leona Darten: First notable character that isn't val'Holryn, but not the last, Leona's father used his influence to make her a squire for one Bernhardt val'Holryn. Bernhardt initially responded poorly to this, but eventually a close, familial bond was formed between the two, and they became good friends. He later became her sponsor, and she became an aspirant in the Order. Unfortunately, there were those against her, seeing her as an upstart who was above her station, and was constantly looked over for induction as a full member. That is, until the 5th Crusade of Light, where she held off a dozen infernal warriors and saved the life of future Queen Marixa val'Haupt. She was then promoted as a full member of the Order by the King's recommendation, and has faithfully served for many years training aspirant of the Order.
Ven val'Sosi: The first notable Ss'ressen character, Ven is the first psionic Ss'ressen to ever live, and progenitor of the Brood of Ven. Ven was originally a young, adventurous male of the Black Talon (or "Thulluss", for you Ssethragorans) Egg Clutch, and set out upon the world to learn about the those inhabiting it. Ven eventually fell in with a group of heroes, and they traveled much of the know world performing acts worthy of song. It all came to a head when they were all blessed by the dying Serenity of Beltine, and they became the first 6 val'Sosi. When Ven returned to the clutch, he undertook a rite of purity to determine whether or not he could breed. This led to his death via incineration and his resurrection from the ashes, becoming the prophesied Pyros Morellia. Nowadays, his brood can be found in the Sulfur Marsh, but it has some difficulty growing due the the frequency of deformation and death in hatchlings, regardless of ss'ressen reproductive rates.
Arnous val'Holryn: Congetitio Basilios, holder of the family Mentagi and coordinates the training of the Brood of Ven.
Prince Volthar val'Holryn: Began the rebellion against the Theocracy of the Clensing Flame.
Achabades val'Holryn: Leader of the rebellion after Volthar's death.
Walport val'Holryn: Captain of the Honor Guard that protected the First Emperor of Coryan.
Andreas val'Holryn: A Duke that lead Milandir to victory in the Barbarian Wars.
Bernar val'Holryn: Duke during the Interregnum.
Tretan val'Holryn: Served Osric, son of Osric of Vulgast, was later named Duke for his actions in the Pretense Wars.
Aeorin val'Holryn: Led the Second Heretic War, led his armies to victory after victory before he and his mastiff disappeared one night, causing the crusade to fall apart.
Simon/Sigmund val'Holryn: Late/missing Duke of Tralia, notable for disappearing late at night, with no sign as to where he went. His bonded mastiff continues to survive. He ruled justly and apparently had an ironic sense of humor.
Victor val'Holryn: Son of Simon and father of Konrad, he was the most prior Duke before his death during the 5th Crusade of Light.
Baralong val'Holryn: Deacon of the Milandric Orthodox Church, he was sent to the First City after exposing a group of priest trafficking refugees from Almeric into Canceri. However, some of them were members of the val'Ossan family, and after their execution, Baralong was quietly exiled after the incident.
Darius val'Holryn: Created the Wand of Distraction, and failed attempt at creating a Wand of Lightning out of jealousy for his cousin, who mimicked the val'Tensen, while he mimicked the val'Abedi.
Jovan val'Holryn: Governer of Tralia before it's secession from the Coryani Empire.
Stephanus val'Holryn: Commander of the Legion of The Rising Phoenix before the secession of Milandir, left the campaign against the Khitani to defend Tralia from the undead Legion of The Black Sun.
Jerrold val'Holryn: Notably famous for his love of music, acted as a patron to Warwyk of Lustia, who composed the worlds first orchestra. Warwyk was knighted on the spot by the Crown Prince, and started a musical college that lasts to this day.
Gerhard val'Holryn: The late Champion of The Crown, he aided a young Osric IV, and fought at the side of the late King Andreas II. From personal accounts of those who met him, he was a stoic and virtuous man, and an ideal of knighthood for those around him.
Laen val'Holryn: A member of the Inquisition of the Mother Church before the creation of the Orthodox Church, he wrote a personal account of Aeneas val'Assante, Inquisitor General and loyal to Manetas, during his induction into the Inquisition.
Arhinius val'Holryn: Knight-Protector of Ashvan and an Undead, one of the first Undead Knights as originally undead lost their Knighthood.
More to be added at a later date.
_________________ With regards, signing out.
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