House Aerendyl
Name: House Aerendyl
Title: Lesser Noble House - Koiteki
Symbol:
The symbol of House Aerendyl is that of a Zephyr, while the house colors are a mixture of black and dark royal blue. Their house motto: “Boundless Skies”
Affiliation: House: Briathos
Notoriety: Low
House Aerendyl have an active presence in the Astralar Mountain region. Aside from being known to their liege lords, they are also known by some mages from the Circle of Spells as well as a few mining guilds that usually ventured higher into the mountain range in search for ingredients, conduct surveys for new mines or to conduct experiments.
Background:
House Aerendyl’s history could be traced back to the son of Aerendyl of Kaladon from during the age of Sundering. Bazyl d’Aerendyl and his siblings who survived the Graveplague, escaped to the capital city of Auris. The Aerendyls then travelled in search for the Order of the Dawnmartyr. Their numbers fluctuating throughout the year due to the campaigns they partook in.
After escaping Ailos, the Aerendyls made their way back to the continent of Ailianze and embarked on a campaign to amass power and resources. They acquired significant wealth and laid the groundwork for what would become House Aerendyl.
House Aerendyl entered into a patronage agreement with the Great House Briathos, who took interest in their innovative use of magic as well as their experience in fighting against the Cult of Mending. Aside from that, House Aerendyl were left to operate independently.
While on an expedition into the Astralar Mountain range, they discovered some unique properties of the Astralar Mountains, one of those unique properties being the Terra Nimbus. Further expedition unearthed valuable mineral and dragonshard mines. They surveyed the mountain ranges’ peak nearby one of the floating isles and built an outpost that served both as a mining outpost for an Aerolyth dragonshard mine and their basecamp. The majority of their accumulated wealth was invested into developing the outpost, as well as the construction of the Aetheria airship.
Estate:
The Aerendyls used their airship the Aetheria as their estate. The Aetheria is a blend of engineering and magical craftsmanship, embodied in an airship that serves as both a residence and a formidable mode of transport. The airship's sturdy framework is meticulously designed to withstand turbulent weather, and repel attacks from flying attackers.
Its sleek design is both aerodynamic and fortified, combining reinforced materials with enchanting runes to enhance its durability and speed. The exterior is adorned with intricate carvings and emblems. Inside, the airship is a blend of opulence and functionality. The residential quarters are lavishly furnished, offering all the comforts one would expect from a noble estate. When not in use to survey the surrounding area or long-distance traveling, the Aetheria could be found docked in their outpost or in the Skyharbour.
Household: Player-Characters and NPC’s that are affiliated with the House.
Kenia
Birth date: Glade 57, Year 368 Age of Sundering
Skill: Summoning (Expert), Negation (Expert), Tactics (Expert), Scrivening (Journeyman), Politics (Journeyman), Deception (Journeyman), Research (Apprentice)
Backstory: Kenia d’Aerendyl, the youngest of Bazyl's siblings, grew up in the same harsh environment as her brothers. Unlike Bazyl, who faced the battles head-on, Kenia preferred to let her summoned creatures and tactical mind do the fighting for her. She followed Bazyl to Ecith in search of the Order of the Dawnmartyr. She believed in Bazyl's vision and was determined to aid him in their shared mission against the Cult of Mending.
Kenia is not one for words, often communicating through her actions and strategic planning. Her mastery of summoning, negation, and scrivening magic makes her a formidable tactician. She prefers to operate from behind the scenes, using her summoned creatures to handle direct confrontations. Kenia's quiet demeanor hides a sharp intellect and an unwavering loyalty to her family, especially her brother Bazyl. Her reserved nature often leads others to underestimate her, a mistake that usually proves costly.
Rhys
Birth date: Frost 43, Year 364 Age of Sundering
Skills: Artificing (Expert), Engineering (Expert), Gadgeteering (Journeyman), Runeforging (Journeyman), Mathematics (Journeyman), Research (Journeyman), Ranged: Gunslinging (Journeyman)
Backstory: The second eldest of the d’Aerendyl siblings, Rhys stayed behind in the Gelerian Imperium when his siblings journeyed to Ecith. Fascinated by the Imperium's blending of engineering and magic, he dedicated himself to learning everything he could about artificing, engineering, and science. During his work on a project with his mentors, an accident resulted in the loss of his left arm, which was replaced by a mechanical one, a testament to his skills in artificing and engineering. Rhys was the chief architect of the Aetheria.
Rhys is a brilliant mind with an insatiable curiosity for combining arcane and scientific knowledge. He is pragmatic and often clashes with Alicia over their differing views on the purity of arcane knowledge versus technological enhancements. In combat, Rhys relies on an array of gadgets and golems, preferring to keep his distance and let his creations do the heavy lifting.
Viktor
Birth date: Ash 78, Year 87 Age of Steel
Skills: Unarmed (Expert), One-handed: Axes (Journeyman), Stealth (Journeyman), Reaving (Journeyman), Traversion (Journeyman), Tactics (Journeyman), Ranged: Gunslinging (Apprentice)
Backstory: Viktor d'Rhys is the son of Rhys d’Aerendyl, and unlike his father, he spent much of his youth in the rough streets of Trashtown rather than the workshop. His time running with and against the various gangs of Trashtown honed his skills in combat and survival. When his uncle Bazyl regrouped with his father, Viktor found a new purpose. He trained rigorously in combat magic, focusing on Reaving and Traversion, preparing himself for the battles that lay ahead.
Viktor is a natural fighter who thrives in close combat. His brash and fearless nature contrasts with his father's more reserved and intellectual demeanor. Viktor's rough upbringing has made him tough and street-smart, with a deep sense of loyalty to his family. He is always ready to jump into the fray. Despite his often reckless behavior, Viktor is deeply committed to his family's mission and will do whatever it takes to protect and support them.