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The Royal Council and Household (spoilers)

Councilors

Lord Enrique CastañonLord Enrique Castañon

Viceroy of Zaragoza 1040-1045

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Personality: Forgiving, Gluttonous, Gregarious

Education: Stewardship

Misc Traits: Avaricious, Profligate

Born: 988

Stats: 9 DIP, 4 MAR, 15 STE, 0 INTR, 9 LEA

He is your mother's younger brother. He has three children. His younger son, your cousin, is the king's cupbearer.

Lord Cristobal Gonzales

Viceroy of del Alma Sud 1038-1043

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Personality: Craven, Patient, Just

Education: Diplomacy

Misc Traits: Patriarch, Journaler

Born: 1000

Stats: 17 DIP, 1 MAR, 14 STE, 5 INTR, 15 LEA

He is married to your younger sister, Maria de Alfida. Together they have two children, Cristobal and Claudia.

Lord Fernando de Grigorio

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Personality: ???, Callous, Chaste

Education: Learning

Misc Traits: Herbalist, Gardener

Born: 997

Stats: -1 DIP, 9 MAR, 8 STE, 19 INTR, 15 LEA

Fernando is married to another major landowning family that does not enjoy a seat on your council. Their marriage is described as frigid. He has one child, a 17 year old boy.

Lord "High Adept" Alfonso de Maza

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Personality: Just, Arrogant, Vengeful

Education: Learning (magic)

Hero: Mage Level 7

Born: 1006

Stats: 1 DIP, 8 MAR, 11 STE, -1 INTR, 20 LEA

Unmarried. Studied at the Grand University of Emporia at basically the same time as you. The two of you have a bit of a rivalry.

Archon Sancho de Guzman

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Personality: Forigiving, Ambitious, Lustful

Education: Learning (religion)

Misc Traits: Theologian

Born: 994

Stats: 11 DIP, 8 MAR, 9 STE, 5 INTR, 18 LEA

Archon Sancho is a notorious widowchaser. He enjoys the company of women who no longer flower. He says women grow better with age and you have no danger of impregnating them. Besides that, he is an agreeable sort although he is always grasping for more power for the church and consequently himself.

Mayor Mateo Perero

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Personality: Zealous (Death), Chaste, Just

Education: Stewardship

Misc. Traits: Administrator

Born: 995

Stats: 10 DIP, 3 MAR, 19 STE, 4 INTR, 14 LEA

Mayor of Alfida. Like his predecessor, Mayor Bernardo, he was a master silversmith before becoming mayor. He has close ties with the church. Much of his spare wealth has been spent as patronage to the Temples. Good friend of Archon Sancho.

Princess-Consort Francisca de Acuña

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Personality: Just, Ambitious, Brave

Education: Stewardship

Genetic Traits: Genius

Hero: Rogue Level 5/Mage Level 1

Born: 1010

Stats: 15 DIP, 12 MAR, 30 STE, 11 INTR, 19 LEA

A daughter of a rural baron in Asturias. She drew your attention by finagling her way into your bachelor ball, impressing you with her drive, skill, and ambition so you offered her a place at your court. After a lengthy appointment to assist Prince Luis in learning how to rule, the two fell in love and married. She has a daughter named Mercedes with him.

Walid Bajjah

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Personality: Brave, Gregarious, Humble

Education: Martial

Genetic Traits: Comely

Hero: Fighter Level 3

Commander Traits: Inspiring Leader (+1 Morale for troops commanded by him)

Born: 960

Stats: 11 DIP, 21 MAR, 6 STE, 4 INTR, 5 LEA

Formerly the commander of Saraqusta's armies. You defeated him in the field and seduced his niece, the queen. Now he works for you. He is a father to 5 children.

Gustavo "el Mantequilla" Montaña

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Personality: Generous, Fickle, Compassionate

Education: Diplomacy and Martial

Born: 997

Stats: 20 DIP, 11 MAR, 7 STE, 3 INTR, 8 LEA

Señor Gustavo Montaña was the chief collaborator in your invasion of the Fortuna valley. His sobriquet "the butterfingered" is not one he appreciates being called. It is in reference to a notorious incident where his sword slipped from his hand entirely unforced during a tournament when he was on the verge of victory.

Gustavo has always been well-liked by people of all strata in Castellon. He is a generous host, a kind lord, and his ambitions are fickle and often aimed at insane pursuits. He has one wife and together they've had quite a few children. Several of his daughters have already been married to various other powerful families of Fortuna giving him a great deal of influence in the region.

Julio Sancho el Joven de Robledillo

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Personality: Just, Calm, Zealous

Education: Martial

Hero: Level 2 Fighter

Commander Trait: Holy Warrior— +2 to Commander rolls against Heretics and Heathens

Born: 1011

Stats: 10 DIP, 17 MAR, 5 STE, 2 INTR, 9 LEA

Señor Julio Sancho "the younger" is the heir of the recently deceased Señor Julio Sancho. To inherit his father's estate, he has returned from his crusader order after a term of ten years of service. There, he was part of the ill-fated Northern Crusade against the Valkyries.

His family owns many old growth forests in the foothills near Robledillo. For centuries, they have tightly moderated the exploitation of its natural wonders to ensure they are not extracted to depletion. Julio Sancho is determined to maintain this practice, zealously believing in the First Man's directive of harmony with nature.

His time in the Crusader Order saw him rise to the rank of a 250-man captain by the end of his tenure. He is well versed in organized professional warfare and takes discipline deadly seriously.

For his personal life, Julio Sancho is an avid falconer and has a deep appreciation for the visual arts. He spends much time (when not training) painting vivid landscapes of the frigid north from memory.

Torendo de Siquor

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Personality: Diligent, Ambitious, Generous

Education: Diplomacy

Born: 1001

Stats: 16 DIP, 4 MAR, 16 STE, 7 INTR, 12 LEA

The democratically elected representative of the Fourteen Condado. Chosen by the Three Hundred Twelfth Congress of Valle del Alma. Terendo is a seasoned politician seen as a bold and unwavering advocate for the Smallfolk Condados. He successfully navigated the volatile temperaments of the al Zuhr royals so… he must be pretty good at it!

Nalia bint Yasmina al Tulah

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Personality: Humble, Generous, Ambitious

Education: Diplomacy + Stewardship

Genetic Traits: Intelligent

Hero: Bard 6

Born: 1000

Misc: Half-Elf

Stats: 25 DIP, 6 MAR, 19 STE, 10 INTR, 15 LEA

The former Crown Princess of Tulah until its conquest by Alfida. She is very close to Queen Aiza. The two consider each other sisters. She is the older sister of Princess Nima. Nalia was the brightest star of Yasmina's daughters. She is quick-witted, incisive, observant, and talented at bardic magic. Everyone knew the realm was in good hands once she ascended to the throne. Now, she works on your council.

Ignacio de San Paulo

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Personality: Stubborn, Vengeful, Temperate

Education: Martial

Hero: Fighter 2

Born: 997

Stats: 5 DIP, 16 MAR, 14 STE, 6 INTR, 2 LEA

The former Count of Hiscaya. Ignacio is a stubborn and brutish man; not well liked among his vassals, but he does command respect. He is a capable commander and administrator.

Tomas de Lago

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Personality: Cynical, Wrathful, Honest

Education: Martial

Misc: Overseer

Born: 999

Stats: 8 DIP, 14 MAR, 14 STE, 6 INTR, 9 LEA

The patriarch of the wealthiest Orthodox human family in the Valle del Alma. They retained their faith despite centuries of rule from the elfbloods. Tomas served as a Castellan for many years, where he honed his skills managing money and men.

Raul de Siandal

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Personality: Humble, Patient, Generous

Education: Diplomacy and Stewardship

Misc: Mystic

Born: 983

Hero: Mage 3

Stats: 15 DIP, 4 MAR, 14 STE, 4 INTR, 15 LEA

The Patriarch of the de Siandal family. He has very deep roots in the province, able to trace his lineage back to the legendary Gryphon Legion that arrived with the Son in his conquest of Tartessia. The de Siandal have endured long due to their patience, caution, and diplomatic acumen. Raul is one in a long line of capable, subtle, and quiet leaders of the family.

Close Family

Queen Dowager Isabel Castañon

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Personality: Craven, Paranoid, Stubborn

Education: Stewardship

Misc Traits: Reclusive

Age: 984

Stats: -4 DIP, 4 MAR, 22 STE, 18 INTR, 8 LEA

Your mama is… a lot to deal with. She's obstinate, paranoid, and cowardly which is a very troubling combination. Expect her to constantly be looking for threats that may or may not be there and be adamantly convinced they are

Princess Maria de Alfida

In del Alma Sud 1038-1043

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Personality: Trusting, Impatient, Diligent

Education: Intrigue

Misc Traits: Schemer

Born: 1008

Stats: 13 DIP, 5 MAR, 9 STE, 23 INTR, 5 LEA

Your little sister. Maria is an anxious perfectionist and a notorious schemer. She does, however, love her brothers and is very trusting of you and you of her. The two of you are close confidants as a consequence, sharing much with each other. She has two adorable little children, your nephew and niece who are two pieces of sunshine in an otherwise cold and dreary world.

Cristobal Gonzales the Younger

Personality: Calm, Compassionate, Temperate

Education: Diplomacy and Martial

Born: 1025

Stats: 13 DIP, 8 MAR, 12 STE, 6 INTR, 11 LEA

(He is still growing and learning)

The son of Princess Maria de Alfida and Cristobal Gonzales the Senior. Nephew to the king. Little Cristobal has always been a serene and kind hearted child. Maria sent him to squire for Ramon to toughen him up.

Claudia Gonzales

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(Adulthood)

Personality: Deceitful, Fickle, Arrogant

Education: Diplomacy and Intrigue

Born: 1028

Stats: 10 DIP, 10 MAR, 5 STE, 16 INTR, 7 LEA

The daughter of Princess Maria de Alfida and Cristobal Gonzeales. Niece to the king. Claudia has enjoyed being the little princess (metaphorically) of her parents and both her uncles. She's affectionate but she doesn't tend to stick with things for long and she has a lying streak.

Prince Ramon de Alfida

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(I can't do anything about the plate armor. Pretend he isn't wearing it)

Personality: Ambitious, Patient, Wrathful

Education: Martial

Commander Trait: Endurance Fighter— +1 to Commander rolls each round after the first

Hero: Fighter Level 3

Born: 1010

Stats: 7 DIP, 19 MAR, 10 STE, 9 INTR, 8 LEA

Your little brother. Ramon suffered similarly under your father like you and it has engendered him with a similar temper. He despises your father, yet he tirelessly strives to live up to his example and expectations. A contradiction of a man. You feel for him. Governor of Zaragoza Summer 1035-Spring 1040. Married to Constanza.

Lady Constanza de Arabi

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Personality: Diligent, Vengeful, Arrogant

Education: Stewardship

Born: 1011

Stats: 9 DIP, 3 MAR, 15 STE, 8 INTR, 10 LEA

The wife of Ramon and the mother of Eleanor and Marco de Alfida. Before the conquest of Saraqusta she was a large landowner of middling status and wealth though she was a handmaiden to Aiza in her youth. When Alonso conquered Alfida, she was quick to throw her lot in with the new authorities, and when she heard Prince Ramon was looking for a suitable match, she put herself forward and impressed him. Since then, she's been helping him rule the province.

Constanza is 1/12 elven.

Princess Nima bint Yasmina al Tulah

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Personality: Arbitrary, Lazy, Forgiving

Education: Diplomacy

Genetic Traits: Pretty, Slow

Misc: Half-elf

Born: 1006

Stats: 13 DIP, 1 MAR, 3 STE, 9 INTR, -2 LEA

The third Princess of Tulah. Nima is not the brightest bulb but God are her tits amazing. She has coasted by on her looks and status for most of her life. That does not appear to be changing with her marriage to Ramon. Not that he minds. She sucks his soul out of his dick and keeps him happy.

Princess Eleanor de Alfida-Zaragoza

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(Adulthood)

Personality: Craven, TBD, TBD

Education: None yet

Born: December 1036

The firstborn daughter of Prince Ramon de Alfida and Lady Constanza.

Prince Marco de Alfida-Zaragoza

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(Adulthood)

Personality: Diligent, TBD, TBD

Education: None yet

Born: August 1038)

The firstborn son of Prince Ramon de Alfida and Lady Constanza.

Princess Carmen de Alfida-Zaragoza

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Personality: None yet

Education: None yet

Born: December 1040

Misc: 1/4 Elfblood

The firstborn daughter of Prince Ramon de Alfida and Princess Nima bint Yasmina al Tulah

Princess Valerie de Alfida-Zaragoza

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(Adulthood)

Personality: TBD

Education: TBD

Genetic: Amazonian

Born: May 1042

Misc: 1/4 Elfblood

The second daughter of Prince Ramon de Alfida and Princess Nima bint Yasmina al Tulah

Prince Ansur de Alfida

Viceroy of del Alma Norte 1039-1044

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Personality: Chaste, Zealous, Arrogant

Education: Martial

Misc Traits: Celibate, Flagellant

Hero: Fighter Level 2

Born: 984

Stats: 2 DIP, 16 MAR, 13 STE, 5 INTR, 12 LEA

Uncle Ansur is a freak. And not in a cool way! The man has sworn himself to a vow of celibacy and constantly beats himself bloody with a cat of nine tails to purge himself of sinful lustful thoughts. He is employed as the Castellan of Last Bastion, the fort that guards the border between Alfida and Castellon on the river Fortuna.

Household

Queen Aiza bint Aisha el-Nasrid

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Personality Traits: Stubborn, Shy, Arbitrary

Education: Learning

Genetic Traits: Pretty, Delicate

Misc: Half-elf

Hero: Mage Level 5. Progress to Level 6: 5/10

Born: 1003

Stats: 7 DIP, 8 MAR, 9 STE, 6 INTR, 18 LEA

Former queen of Saraqusta. Aiza surrendered her city and queendom peacefully. In return, you promised not to harm her. During her captivity, she fell in love with the handsome king and you fell in love with her too. The two of became lovers and then eventually married. Now she is queen once more.

Queen Camile d'Narbonne

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Personality Traits: Zealous (Life), Vengeful, Lustful

Education: Diplomacy and Intrigue

Genetic Traits: Beautiful

Born: 1018

Stats: 18 DIP, 4 MAR, 7 STE, 18 INTR, 1 LEA

The daughter of Count Patric d'Narbonne. She won the Bachelor Ball and is now the Queen of Alfida. Camile believes she is the favored daughter of the Goddess Life and the Goddess takes a personal interest in her happiness. She also believes Alonso is her destined husband. She has a vindictive and vengeful streak.

Princess Marina de Alfida

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(Adulthood picture)

Personality: Compassionate, TBD, TBD

Education: None yet

Genetic Traits: Pretty

Born: January 1037

The first born daughter of King Alonso de Alfida and Queen Camile d'Narbonne.

Lady Isabella Quiroga

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(Adulthood picture)

Personality: Zealous (Death), TBD, TBD

Education: None yet

Genetic Traits: Beautiful, Genius, Albino, Melancholic

Born: July 1037

The first born daughter of Count Tello Quiroga and Princess Andrea de Asturias-Leon. Her true father is actually King Alonso de Alfida.

Prince Alonso 'Lonnie' II de Alfida

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(Adulthood picture)

Personality: Arrogant, TBD, TBD

Education: None yet

Genetic Traits: Genius, Handsome, Melancholic

Born: June 1038

Princess Jasmine de Alfida

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(Adulthood picture)

Personality: Just, TBD, TBD

Education: None yet

Genetic Traits: Beautiful, Intelligent, Delicate

Misc: 1/4 Elfblood

Born: August 1038

Princess Miranda de Alfida

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(Adulthood picture)

Personality: None yet

Education: None yet

Genetic Traits: Comely, Quick, Melancholic, Pure Blooded

Misc: 1/4 Elfblood

Born: November, 1040

Princess Helena de Alfida

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(Adulthood picture)

Personality: None yet

Education: None yet

Genetic Traits: Pretty, Quick

Born: December 1041

Guillerm of Alfida

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(Adulthood picture)

Personality: TBD

Education: TBD

Genetic Traits: Handsome, Quick, Hale

Misc: Half-Elf (Winter)

Born: November 1042

The son of King Alonso and Lady Lumina of Ljosgard. Twin brother of Gabriella

Gabriella of Alfida

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(Adulthood picture)

Personality: TBD

Education: TBD

Genetic Traits: Pretty, Quick, Delicate

Misc: Half-Elf (Winter)

Born: November 1042

The daughter of King Alonso and Lady Lumina of Ljosgard. Twin sister of Guillermo

Prince Jaime de Alfida

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(Adulthood picture)

Personality: TBD

Education: TBD

Genetic Traits: Comely, Quick

Misc: Quarter-Elf

Born: February 1044

Prince Luis de Alfida

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Personality: Brave, Ambitious, Temperate

Education: Lowborn

Genetic Traits: Robust

Born: 1012

Stats: 8 DIP, 12 MAR, 5 STE, 6 INTR, 10 LEA

Level 5 Fighter

Equipment:

Tier 3 Sword +3 to Hero Rolls

Tier 2 Armor +2 to Hero rolls

The bastard son of the former king and, consequently, your half-brother. He worked as a royal guard for a time, but after he took a mortal blow for the king, he was legitimized. He now serves as Viceroy of Fortuna. Married to Francisca de Acu

Princess Mercedes de Alfida-Espada

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(Adulthood picture)

Personality: None yet

Education: None yet

Genetic Traits: Hale, Intelligent

Born: September 1040

The daughter of Prince Luis and Lady Francisca. 1/32 elf.

Princess Eva Maria de Alfida-Espada

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(Adulthood picture)

Personality: TBD

Education: TBD

Born: April 1044

The second daughter of Prince Luis and Lady Francisca. 1/32 elf.

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