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Following his return after 20 years of exile, August Flay - Lord of House Flay - reformed his renowned household with the blessing of the Emperor Godfrey in the Holy Oren Empire. Unfortunately for him, much had changed in the decades of his disappearance, and the paramountcy he once enjoyed in Oren politics was a thing of the past. New powers ruled in Oren. Unwilling to face the fact that his power had long since waned, August Flay allied himself with the Teutonic Order and challenged the Order of the White Rose; a grievous error on his part. Having not given himself enough time to gather his strength, House Flay was dealt a decisive defeat by the numerically superior Roses and their allies, and to all those in Oren and outside - appeared to have been shattered completely.
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== A History ==
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=== Augustus Flay ===
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(History of His Rule)
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=== The Crimson Banquet ===
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Following the death of Augustus Flay; Tiberius Blackmont, his eldest son and heir was declared Lord of the Dreadfort. Tiberius was one of the more charismatic of the siblings. However, he was often seen as dim witted and incapable of following in his father Augustus’s footsteps.
  
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Indeed it seemed this way in the aftermath. In his rage and denial, August Flay removed dozens of men from his service, murdered loyal subordinates, and began plotting his return to power. He hired sellswords, he gathered vassal houses. Most importantly, he sent a request to the Emperor. A change of his name, from the infamous Flay to the newly coined Blackmont. In this, August hoped to start anew, establish a new identity for himself and his men in the Empire. Having gathered what men he deemed loyal and fit, the first Lord Blackmont began plotting and planning, intent on retaking what he once held.
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Tiberius’s rule was considered peaceful and uneventful; a stark contrast to the reign of his father. He was well reputed for his lavish appetite, by the end of his reign he had driven the house to near bankruptcy. The men who had served under Augustus had become restless. A former bannerman, [[Notable Villains|Xander]] convinced Tiberius’s younger brother to seize the throne. At a banquet, Lucius poured poison into Tiberius’s wine. As Xander declared a toast Tiberius took a sip of the wine. Tiberius was killed nearly instantly as he drank the wine.
  
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In an effort to consolidate his position, Lord Augustus I hammered out alliances and took on new vassals, becoming liege to the Houses Carrion, Woods, Letholdus, and Greymane. Upon his arrival to the land of Anthos with his personal army, Lord Blackmont moved quickly to establish a new base of operations and wasted no time in resuming his activities of intimidation and terror.
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Fighting broke out as accusations were thrown across the hall. Yet, none but the conspirators themselves knew who was responsible. By the end of the night the fighting had reduced the Dreadfort to rubble. Lucius named himself Lord-Regent until his nephew and Tiberius’s son, Gladius was of age to rule.
  
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Peace never did last long when Lord Augustus Blackmont was involved. In a bid for more power and additional land, he declared formal war upon the Teutonic Order, relying on his terror tactics and superior numbers - albeit inferior organization. Additionally, a son was born to him by his wife, Lorin Chivay, the son that Augustus had prayed for for so many decades. With this new heir, Tiberius, born, Augustus groomed him from the beginning - so that he could properly assume control of House Blackmont upon his own death.
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=== The Battle of Cloudwater Bridge ===
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The Flays found new beginnings, Lord-Regent Lucius Blackmont became a direct vassal beneath Oren under the rule of Emperor Horen V. They settled upon the coastline just outside of the crownlands and began the construction of a new Dreadfort. Beginning anew, a house that was once known as thieves and criminals grew to that of Oren nobility. Lucius was well regarded as a leader, he was more subtle and guarded than his father had been.
  
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With tensions only increasing along with open conflict in north, battle lines were drawn as different noble houses decided who they were to fight alongside. At full strength and readily mobilized for war, House Blackmont geared itself to fight any that they deemed necessary in order to advance in status and power. With the help of House Blackmont's allies, a siege upon the Dreadfort was broken and the Teutonic Order forced into retreat. In his final days, Augustus lived to see the day that the Order was officially disbanded, before finally dying in his bed, alongside his most trusted followers. Shortly thereafter, his eldest son, Tiberius, was named his successor. Though he held much resentment towards his father for his harsh and peculiar upbringing, he quickly took the reigns in House Blackmont as Lord Tiberius Blackmont II.
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At the same time on the other side of Oren the Order of the White Rose led by Peter and Thomas Chivay began to rise. The White Rose took power, quickly becoming one of the most powerful groups in the history of Oren. Lucius was seen as weak, allowing the White Rose to gain so much influence without opposition. Lucius, however had drawn his plan. As the conflict between Uruguan and Oren began to grow he revealed his ultimate betrayal. The Flays would pledge allegiance to the Dwarves in the event of an invasion of Oren. He hoped to play both sides, his ultimate plan to ascend House Blackmont’s position. As the Dwarven Nation advanced on Oren Lucius held true to his plan and betrayed Grand King Thorin Grandaxe. He led a flanking force from the back while the White Rose began their assault on the front. Lucius framed himself as Oren’s savior, and reassumed the house’s old name, House Flay. He was named Lord Justicar of Oren and helped plan further advances into Dwarven territory. He was promised a kingdom carved from the conquered land.
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In an event known by many as the 'Crimson Banquet,' Tiberius arranged a feast to celebrate his own rule over House Blackmont. Here, as a toast was declared in his honour, he was poisoned and died instantly. In the subsequent confusion, accusations were thrown between the Bannerman and a brawl quickly ensued. In the chaos, the Dreadfort was set alight and the surviving Bannerman forced to seek a new home from the Emperor.
 
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Under the new Lordship of Augustus's youngest son, Lucius, they rebuilt the Dreadfort close to Oren's capital, where they intended to restore the House to its former glory. Lucius Blackmont and his men drop to their knees as they reach the throne, they guards lower their head in respect as Lucius speak out "Your Imperial Majesty". Horen looks over to Lucius nodding at him as he speaks "Aye, Lord Justiciar?". Lucius and his men rise from kneeling as he clears his throat and begins to speak "I have a request for you, I wish to retain our old name. The name that broke fear into so many hearts, the name we are still called today. I wish for myself and my family to be called House Flay." He darts his eyes to Horen then to the men around the throne with him, a small bead of sweat falling from his forehead as he waits nervously. Horen shifts in his throne before he speaks out "Very well then Lord Justiciar, you have my blessing." Lucius smiles and places his hands behind his back, gripping his two hands together. "That is all Your Imperial Majesty" He gives a slight bow of his head as he spins on his heels and marches out of the Palace, two Man of Arms quickly following after him by his side.
 
  
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Lucius was left in a comatose state from a hunting accident. His reign ends and his youngest nephew, Quintus, was left to care for him.
  
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===Whatever comes next===
  
 
== List of Flay Reforms ==
 
== List of Flay Reforms ==
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House Romstun - Fringe, Thales, Athera, Vailor
 
House Romstun - Fringe, Thales, Athera, Vailor
  
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The Dreadlanders - Vailor
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== House Flay ==
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Although now defunct, House Flay remained one of the most domineering houses in Oren, spanning through countless generations and years. You can find their original history and posts [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/89667-house-blackmont/?hl=+house++blackmont]
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=== Customs ===
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Perhaps the most notable custom of House Flay was their practice of skinning their enemies alive, or rather flaying them. Soldiers hanged these trophies as a show of their glory. These rotting husks of flesh were seen as a sign of military merit, and the more a soldier had the more respected he was.
  
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Within the upper echelons of House Flay, many shroud their more devious nature, utilising a silver tongued wit to escape the most dangerous encounters. Though soldiers of House Flay are known for their ruthless appetites, over the years, they have further learnt to appreciate the importance of subtlety and deception.
  
 
== List of Notable Flays ==
 
== List of Notable Flays ==

Revision as of 01:18, 29 April 2016

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Blood for coin

A History

Augustus Flay

(History of His Rule)

The Crimson Banquet

Following the death of Augustus Flay; Tiberius Blackmont, his eldest son and heir was declared Lord of the Dreadfort. Tiberius was one of the more charismatic of the siblings. However, he was often seen as dim witted and incapable of following in his father Augustus’s footsteps.

Tiberius’s rule was considered peaceful and uneventful; a stark contrast to the reign of his father. He was well reputed for his lavish appetite, by the end of his reign he had driven the house to near bankruptcy. The men who had served under Augustus had become restless. A former bannerman, Xander convinced Tiberius’s younger brother to seize the throne. At a banquet, Lucius poured poison into Tiberius’s wine. As Xander declared a toast Tiberius took a sip of the wine. Tiberius was killed nearly instantly as he drank the wine.

Fighting broke out as accusations were thrown across the hall. Yet, none but the conspirators themselves knew who was responsible. By the end of the night the fighting had reduced the Dreadfort to rubble. Lucius named himself Lord-Regent until his nephew and Tiberius’s son, Gladius was of age to rule.

The Battle of Cloudwater Bridge

The Flays found new beginnings, Lord-Regent Lucius Blackmont became a direct vassal beneath Oren under the rule of Emperor Horen V. They settled upon the coastline just outside of the crownlands and began the construction of a new Dreadfort. Beginning anew, a house that was once known as thieves and criminals grew to that of Oren nobility. Lucius was well regarded as a leader, he was more subtle and guarded than his father had been.

At the same time on the other side of Oren the Order of the White Rose led by Peter and Thomas Chivay began to rise. The White Rose took power, quickly becoming one of the most powerful groups in the history of Oren. Lucius was seen as weak, allowing the White Rose to gain so much influence without opposition. Lucius, however had drawn his plan. As the conflict between Uruguan and Oren began to grow he revealed his ultimate betrayal. The Flays would pledge allegiance to the Dwarves in the event of an invasion of Oren. He hoped to play both sides, his ultimate plan to ascend House Blackmont’s position. As the Dwarven Nation advanced on Oren Lucius held true to his plan and betrayed Grand King Thorin Grandaxe. He led a flanking force from the back while the White Rose began their assault on the front. Lucius framed himself as Oren’s savior, and reassumed the house’s old name, House Flay. He was named Lord Justicar of Oren and helped plan further advances into Dwarven territory. He was promised a kingdom carved from the conquered land.

Lucius was left in a comatose state from a hunting accident. His reign ends and his youngest nephew, Quintus, was left to care for him.

Whatever comes next

List of Flay Reforms

Hallowed Bandits - Aegis, Asulon

House Flay - Asulon

Syndicate - Asulon, Elysium

House Blackmont - Elysium, Anthos

House Flay - Anthos

Coal Miners Union - Anthos, Fringe

House Romstun - Fringe, Thales, Athera, Vailor

The Dreadlanders - Vailor

House Flay

Although now defunct, House Flay remained one of the most domineering houses in Oren, spanning through countless generations and years. You can find their original history and posts [1]

Customs

Perhaps the most notable custom of House Flay was their practice of skinning their enemies alive, or rather flaying them. Soldiers hanged these trophies as a show of their glory. These rotting husks of flesh were seen as a sign of military merit, and the more a soldier had the more respected he was.

Within the upper echelons of House Flay, many shroud their more devious nature, utilising a silver tongued wit to escape the most dangerous encounters. Though soldiers of House Flay are known for their ruthless appetites, over the years, they have further learnt to appreciate the importance of subtlety and deception.

List of Notable Flays

Lord Augustus Flay - (Coastercam0/ComradeHazard)

Aeries - (NiC201)

Drelik Letholdus - (CsalZz)

Mili Irongut - (Leland22)

Xander - (Pheonixpro1/DPMAGIC)

Tiberius Flay - (Zezimus)

Damien Dracaena - (BuildToSurvive)

Tom - (Andyboy124)

Thrive - (Mystronghold)

Gawyn Flay - (CreeperSlayer999)

Cabadath - (PugsyZe_Surgeon)

Divinus Von Xiphias - (DivinusXiphias)

Vincent VonMorte - (Mdhegs)

Vlad VonMorte - (CollosalCheddar)

Elijah Baselius - (BigHatMan)

Lust - (Chafferccino)

Auckes Torryg - (Xanivic)

Ser Alister the Savage - (TheCrackerJack/dibliusmaximus)

Eryl - (Aradel)

Elysia Von Morte - (HylianMuffin)

Delthor - (BannanaToYou)

Dex - (SimplePancake, Aoze)

Mirkwood Telrunya - (Camsa)

Yert - (CTapNEWS)

Balereo Romstun - (Chuckaboo)


List of Notable Blackmonts

Lenny Baelish - (Munch909)

Gladius Flay - (iTzShambo)

Rhazev - (SnazzyEnglishman)

Oslo Thurgar - (NordicGod)

Sindarin - (yekim7/The_Dogger)

James Romstun - (69jew69)

Elred Zerkill - (SirSnowMan)

Bennidict Chapman - (Marcitos123)

Edmund Arryn - (Seannie22)

Abner Rahl - (TaylorStriffe)

Damon DaMont - (_Pok_)

Gronkk - (_Aislin_)

Nworb Mas - (The_Brownster)

Tiberius Mas - (JackABeano)

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