House Valentin
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2022 12:32 pm
History
The Valentin family have been devoted archaeologists since the start of the War of Souls. For generations, they have safeguarded the continent by keeping relics and artifacts of power away from the wrong hands; violent cultists, criminals and those who seek power at any price.. These artifacts were safely secured under the watchful eye of the Imperium’s Inquisition, which has guarded such finds diligently.
Alexander Valentin believed that the mysterious artifacts he gathered on his many travels were the key to great power, and he dedicated his life to their safe transfer to Imperial protection. Sadly, Alexander was slain by a rival while he sought the key to one of his many finds; the veteran of a thousand traps and tense duels finally reduced to cinders. The pyromantic murderer’s identity remains unknown even by the family, but Alexander’s fate has cast a pall over the family in the years since. The Estate is now run by his son and daughter-in-law, Victor and Cecilia Valentin, who had two sons of their own. The first child was named Valentin (an accident on behalf of the birth certificate) and the latter named Oliver.
Though the elder son spurned the family’s history and worked for a bureaucratic job, Oliver took up the torch. As Oliver and Valentin dig deeper into their family history, they will discover a terrible blight upon the family. One that can only be mended by continuing his grandfather’s legacy, so this job was left to Oliver; the youngest of the sons, who believed greatly in his grandfather’s work.
The family had moved on, but Oliver kept on the hook, knowing that someone had to continue his work; a valorous mark had been made on the family once again as Oliver continued the legacy his grandfather left him.
The legacy continues to this day…
The Manor Grounds
The Valentin Estate is relatively modest for so storied a family, which has been the saving grace of the family’s finances. The estate consists of a great hall, family rooms separated by a grand staircase, and two residential wings, one occupied by Victor, Cecilia and Hillary, the other by the brothers Valentin and Oliver’s assistant, Synka. Beyond the main building, the house is equipped with a large gym and a modest garden in back.
The estate was once lavishly decorated, but the decor has quietly simplified over the years as Cecila has found herself forced to sell off relics of Alexander’s finds in secret. It still features many portraits of Alexander and his adventures, a number of old relics (which happen to contain less flash than their disappeared counterparts) and a veritable taxidermist’s shop of dead beasts, shipped from various destinations on the continent and beyond.
Name Victor Valentin
Race: Human
Age: 62
Height: 6”3
Occupation: Military
Relation to PC: Father
NPC Type: 5
Influence: Personal/Faction NPC
Description:
Victor had chosen not to inhibit his grandfather’s interests for fear it would not be a viable career for the future. Instead he dedicated his life to a military career within the Imperium. He served the Emperor’s will as much as he could, but there was one problem. His father never made time for him. He was so consumed by his need for adventure that he put his obsession and compulsion first. His relationship between his father was rocky, slim and would have violent outbursts towards him, shaming him for not continuing his legacy.
It’s a thing which he had never forgiven himself for as Oliver took to the road to continue his grandfather’s legacy. He helps him and supports him as much as he could; his wife, Cecilia appears to be enthralled by Oliver’s experiences, encouraging Oliver to do what was right for him. He regrets not giving his father the opportunity to give him thanks for saving his own future in regards to the boons he had gotten from his family. He can see that Oliver’s brother, Valentin is consumed by the same fate he has; which is driving a further rift between his brother and him. He wonders if one day he would make sense of these events.
Skills
Gunslinging - Expert 75/100
Blades - Expert 75/100
Unarmed Combat - Journeyman 50/100
Etiquette - Apprentice 30/100
Spycraft - Apprentice 25/100
Masquerade - Apprentice 45/100
Name Cecilia Valentin nee Stampson
Race: Human
Age: 56
Height: 5"7
Occupation: Nurse
Relation to PC: Mother
NPC Type: 5
Influence: Personal/Faction NPC
Description:
Cecilia’s romance with Victor blossomed in times of need; she graciously gave herself the opportunity to be enthralled by Victor’s charming romances. They engaged in a relationship shortly after, marrying into the family. She gave birth to her two sons, Valentin and Oliver over an eight year gap. However, it appeared that Victor’s family fortune was being depleted further as she continued to worry about their future. Despite the failings of her husband, she stood by him and continued to resound faith in him, despite their financial situation. That’s until Oliver came along; she saw hope within him. A hope that she continuously brags about.
Skills
Medicine - Expert 75/100
Surgery - Expert 75/100
Semblance - Journeyman 50/100
Etiquette - Apprentice 30/100
Poison (Toxicology) - Apprentice 45/100
Name Hillary Avensworth
Race: Human
Age: 48
Height: 6”2
Occupation: Butler
Relation to PC: The Family Butler
NPC Type: 5
Influence: Personal/Faction NPC
Description:
Hillary has served the Valentin family for eight years as part of his dealings. He has been a great asset to the house’s services, providing the needs for the family, but also other needs that the family acquire, including the unorthodox methods of combat training from his former military career. Hillary developed a condition that resulted in color blindness, forcing him to relieve his military duties as a sniper. Since then, he has been working for the Valentin Estate ever since, and has passed his training onto Oliver; even at moments where he does need to relieve his anger…
Skills
House Management - Expert 75/100
Gunslinging - Expert 75/100
Unarmed Combat - Journeyman 50/100
Etiquette - Apprentice 30/100
Spycraft - Apprentice 25/100
Kinetics - Apprentice 45/100
The Valentin family have been devoted archaeologists since the start of the War of Souls. For generations, they have safeguarded the continent by keeping relics and artifacts of power away from the wrong hands; violent cultists, criminals and those who seek power at any price.. These artifacts were safely secured under the watchful eye of the Imperium’s Inquisition, which has guarded such finds diligently.
Alexander Valentin believed that the mysterious artifacts he gathered on his many travels were the key to great power, and he dedicated his life to their safe transfer to Imperial protection. Sadly, Alexander was slain by a rival while he sought the key to one of his many finds; the veteran of a thousand traps and tense duels finally reduced to cinders. The pyromantic murderer’s identity remains unknown even by the family, but Alexander’s fate has cast a pall over the family in the years since. The Estate is now run by his son and daughter-in-law, Victor and Cecilia Valentin, who had two sons of their own. The first child was named Valentin (an accident on behalf of the birth certificate) and the latter named Oliver.
Though the elder son spurned the family’s history and worked for a bureaucratic job, Oliver took up the torch. As Oliver and Valentin dig deeper into their family history, they will discover a terrible blight upon the family. One that can only be mended by continuing his grandfather’s legacy, so this job was left to Oliver; the youngest of the sons, who believed greatly in his grandfather’s work.
The family had moved on, but Oliver kept on the hook, knowing that someone had to continue his work; a valorous mark had been made on the family once again as Oliver continued the legacy his grandfather left him.
The legacy continues to this day…
The Manor Grounds
The Valentin Estate is relatively modest for so storied a family, which has been the saving grace of the family’s finances. The estate consists of a great hall, family rooms separated by a grand staircase, and two residential wings, one occupied by Victor, Cecilia and Hillary, the other by the brothers Valentin and Oliver’s assistant, Synka. Beyond the main building, the house is equipped with a large gym and a modest garden in back.
The estate was once lavishly decorated, but the decor has quietly simplified over the years as Cecila has found herself forced to sell off relics of Alexander’s finds in secret. It still features many portraits of Alexander and his adventures, a number of old relics (which happen to contain less flash than their disappeared counterparts) and a veritable taxidermist’s shop of dead beasts, shipped from various destinations on the continent and beyond.
Victor Valentin
Race: Human
Age: 62
Height: 6”3
Occupation: Military
Relation to PC: Father
NPC Type: 5
Influence: Personal/Faction NPC
Description:
Victor had chosen not to inhibit his grandfather’s interests for fear it would not be a viable career for the future. Instead he dedicated his life to a military career within the Imperium. He served the Emperor’s will as much as he could, but there was one problem. His father never made time for him. He was so consumed by his need for adventure that he put his obsession and compulsion first. His relationship between his father was rocky, slim and would have violent outbursts towards him, shaming him for not continuing his legacy.
It’s a thing which he had never forgiven himself for as Oliver took to the road to continue his grandfather’s legacy. He helps him and supports him as much as he could; his wife, Cecilia appears to be enthralled by Oliver’s experiences, encouraging Oliver to do what was right for him. He regrets not giving his father the opportunity to give him thanks for saving his own future in regards to the boons he had gotten from his family. He can see that Oliver’s brother, Valentin is consumed by the same fate he has; which is driving a further rift between his brother and him. He wonders if one day he would make sense of these events.
Skills
Gunslinging - Expert 75/100
Blades - Expert 75/100
Unarmed Combat - Journeyman 50/100
Etiquette - Apprentice 30/100
Spycraft - Apprentice 25/100
Masquerade - Apprentice 45/100
Cecilia Valentin
Name Cecilia Valentin nee Stampson
Race: Human
Age: 56
Height: 5"7
Occupation: Nurse
Relation to PC: Mother
NPC Type: 5
Influence: Personal/Faction NPC
Description:
Cecilia’s romance with Victor blossomed in times of need; she graciously gave herself the opportunity to be enthralled by Victor’s charming romances. They engaged in a relationship shortly after, marrying into the family. She gave birth to her two sons, Valentin and Oliver over an eight year gap. However, it appeared that Victor’s family fortune was being depleted further as she continued to worry about their future. Despite the failings of her husband, she stood by him and continued to resound faith in him, despite their financial situation. That’s until Oliver came along; she saw hope within him. A hope that she continuously brags about.
Skills
Medicine - Expert 75/100
Surgery - Expert 75/100
Semblance - Journeyman 50/100
Etiquette - Apprentice 30/100
Poison (Toxicology) - Apprentice 45/100
Hillary Avensworth
Name Hillary Avensworth
Race: Human
Age: 48
Height: 6”2
Occupation: Butler
Relation to PC: The Family Butler
NPC Type: 5
Influence: Personal/Faction NPC
Description:
Hillary has served the Valentin family for eight years as part of his dealings. He has been a great asset to the house’s services, providing the needs for the family, but also other needs that the family acquire, including the unorthodox methods of combat training from his former military career. Hillary developed a condition that resulted in color blindness, forcing him to relieve his military duties as a sniper. Since then, he has been working for the Valentin Estate ever since, and has passed his training onto Oliver; even at moments where he does need to relieve his anger…
Skills
House Management - Expert 75/100
Gunslinging - Expert 75/100
Unarmed Combat - Journeyman 50/100
Etiquette - Apprentice 30/100
Spycraft - Apprentice 25/100
Kinetics - Apprentice 45/100