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== History ==
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=History=
The title of the Barony of Rivia is not one unique to the House of Galbraith, it dates back to the founding of the noble Order of the White Rose. In its current state it is under House Galbraith, an Angreni house of somewhat common origin. The Angreni being a peoples that have weaved themselves into the tapestry of mankind as warriors and philosophers, and as keepers of sacred traditions and order, Galbraith is selfsame. The Galbraith family found it’s original home in rural Kaedrin, primarily composed of soldiers and minor landowners, members of the Galbraith Family fought as mercenaries in the [[War of Two Emperors]] for Joseph I. The family upheld martial traditions or worked in minor bureaucratic roles for the Government at the time and could be regarded as being in the lower middle class of gentry.
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Since its founding by the legendary Galbert the Boarkiller members of House Galbraith have weaved themselves into the annals of history as sly politicians or ruthless generals each with their own particular desire for power, inheriting the cunning of the House founder himself. Originally a hunter, Galbert managed to amass a small fortune in the market of pelts, primarily poaching boar on private forests.
 
 
This somewhat humble origin is in deep contrast to what the House is now, as a result of the martial diligence of Sir Robert and statesmanship of Sir Edward and Sir George the family was elevated to Barony on the 12th Sigismund’s End, 1837. Robert only petitioned for peerage after the exhortation by his close family and colleagues within the ISA’s upper Officer Corp to do so. Shortly after his marriage to Princess Anne in 1850, the House of Galbraith was upgraded to that of a Viscomital House. Since this uplifting of the title the many members of the House continued to work most diligently within government and the Imperial State Army, most notable of which being Philip and Thomas Galbraith. After the Dwarven sack of Lower Petra the Viscounty of Rivia relocated itself to be with it’s cultural brethren in Upper Petra, the Houses of Helvets and Darkwood.
 
 
 
[[File:RiviaSeal.png|thumb|283px|Left|''The Seal of House Galbraith, depicting a boar statant'']]
 
 
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== Architecture, Familial Heads and Iconography ==
 
The House of Galbraith has a rich martial history and this is reflected in its architecture, like it’s cultural relatives Rivian keeps are decorated with the spoils and achievements of their Lords, bear pelts, helms and other trophies are found commonly decorating the halls and bedrooms of the keep. The fortifications of House Galbraith are of Agreni styling, as would be expected of such a House, The Viscounty of Rivia features a large tower with surrounding keep dotted with merlons and crenels, and machicolations lining the exterior. To an untrained eye the manors of the House Galbraith may appear to be even ISA fortifications however it is with a deep rooted heritage that they belong in their place.
 
 
The first head of the House of Galbraith was Galbert the Boarkiller, a man marred with controversy. As a result of growing discontent of Galbert publicly and in the Cabinet after two impeachment inquiries, in the year 1781, Galbert's wife wrote a letter to him on behalf of herself and the rest of the family, disassociating them from him, through excommunicating him from the family. Resulting in the murder of Galbert. After this period of instability the headship of the family fell to Sir George Galbraith, of whom worked diligently and furthered the House in terms of his career however it is argued by many that due to his lack of notice of the familial side he was unable to bear a suitable heir. As a result of this Sir Robert Galbraith became head of the family, a different man from the previous two, he was not focused upon the bureaucracy of the Imperial Government and instead poured his focus into the Imperial State Army. Through this outlet he reconnected with the families’ origins and pressed on to ensure peerage for both himself and his house resulting in the title of the Baron of Rivia and later Viscount. The Viscount of Rivia was later granted the ancestral sword of “Fat George” a name jesting upon the illusion of Sir George’s obesity, and a sword which the family is nonetheless proud to wield.
 
  
The House of Galbraith is associated with a plethora of iconography, primarily the rose and boar. The rose, a symbol of purity most associated with the order of the white rose, an order described as synonyms with the fatherland of the Angreni. The boar, an animal of stock and strength is a personification of the martial determination and strong-willed perseverance of the House Galbraith be that militarily or administratively the House is deeply associated with these qualities. The men of Rivia are most commonly found pursuing martial careers, as it is the Rivian Watch which makes up the majority of employment in the Viscounty.  
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The House of Galbraith has seen many peaks and troughs in power over the centuries, one notable time in history was the rise and fall of the Viscounty of Rivia. Originally a small fortification the Viscounty later grew to an immense size yielding the Galbraiths a levy of 2000 men in war. This growth was largely a combination of the work of both Viscount Philip Galbraith and Duke Charles Antonius Galbraith. The latter, a claimant of the Duchy of Cathalon during the Harvest Revolution. While Charles did not frequent the seat of Kaer Blanche the Rivian was the most powerful player in the region, largely as a result of the Rivian Watch’s strength as a fighting force. The seat of House Galbraith at the time was Kaer Coch, a large red keep perched upon the rock of Rivia, a large rugged hill in the area. Viscount Philip is most notable for his arranging prominent marriages with the ruling House Novellen, enriching the Galbraith bloodline with royal pedigree. The power of the Viscounty began to wane during the Acre Rebellion after the death of Duke Charles Antonius who was felled during a confrontation with the Baron of Acre in the fortress of Kaer Coch. Soon after Lucius of Rivia assumed leadership within the Viscounty. Before long however Lucius, a known Balian sympathiser, fled South leaving the Viscounty without leadership where it soon crumbled.  
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=Notable Figures=
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*'''Sir Robert Galbraith''': The first Viscount of Rivia and a Major in the Imperial State Army who led the revival of the Imperial Cavalry.
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*'''Sir George Galbraith''': A cunning and prominent statesman particularly in the late years of Helena.
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*'''Philip Galbraith''': A Rivian Lord most known for the enrichment of the Galbraith bloodline through strong Royal marriages.
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*'''Charles Antonius Galbraith''': A Rivian Duke most known for his work elevating the Viscounty of Rivia from a small backwater hamlet into a regional power.
  
==Galbraith Patriarchs==
 
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| '''George Galbraith'''<br/>
 
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| 1749, [[Kaedrin]], [[Holy Orenian Empire]]
 
| Lady Ivelle of Helena, 1779-1809 <br/> 2 children
 
| 10th of Owyn's Flame, 1809
 
| N/A
 
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| '''Robert I 'The Kinslayer' '''<br/> [[Robert Archibald Galbraith, Viscount of Rivia]]
 
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| 1778, [[Kaedrin]], [[Holy Orenian Empire]] <br> Son of Willem Galbraith
 
| Catherine Selm <br/> 1800-1845 <br/> 8 children
 
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[[Princess Anne, Duchess of Auvergne]] <br/> 1850-1862 <br/> 1 child
 
| The 10th of Harren's Folly 1862
 
| Viscount of Rivia <br> Baron of Rivia
 
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| '''Philip I 'The Sane' '''<br/> Philip Rupert Galbraith
 
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| 1819, [[Providence]], [[Holy Orenian Empire]] <br> Son of Robert Galbraith
 
| Augustina Elizabeth of Valles <br/> 1846-1881 <br/> 8 children
 
| The 10th of Horen's Calling 1881
 
| Viscount of Rivia <br> Baron of Rivia
 
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| '''Charles I 'The Bastard' '''<br/> Charles Antonius Galbraith
 
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| 1862, [[Rivia Settlement Guide | Rivia ]], [[Holy Orenian Empire]] <br> bastard Son of Philip Galbraith and Victoria Augusta Novellen
 
| Rosina Matilde Helvets <br> 1882-1883 <br/> 2 children
 
| The 22nd of the Sun’s Smile 1883
 
| <br> Duke of Cathalon ''(de Jure)'' <br> Viscount of Rivia <br> Baron of Rivia <br> Baron of Oakmont <br> Lord of Kaer Coch <br> Commander of the Watch <br> Protector of the Rivian people
 
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|'''Vibius I'''<br/> Vibius Antonius Galbraith
 
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| 1883, [[Rivia Settlement Guide | Rivia ]], [[Kingdom of Oren]] <br> Son of Charles Antonius Galbraith
 
| N/A
 
| Alive
 
| <br> Duke of Cathalon ''(de Jure)'' <br> Viscount of Rivia <br> Baron of Rivia <br> Lord of Kaer Coch <br> Commander of the Watch <br> Protector of the Rivian people
 
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Revision as of 19:42, 3 February 2023

House of Galbraith
Jure et dignitate gladii
HouseGalbraith.png
The Coat of Arms of House Galbraith
Country: FrederickNovellen.png Kingdom of Oren
Founder: Galbert the Boarkiller
Current Head: Vibius Antonius Galbraith, 4th Viscount of Rivia, 5th Baron of Rivia
Heir Apparent: Edward Aurelius Galbraith
Titles:
Duke of Cathalon (de Jure)
Viscount of Rivia
Baron of Rivia
Baron of Oakmont
Baron of Castelorena (Held by Lucius)
Lord of Kaer Coch
Ethnicity: Heartlander
Languages: Common
Religions: Canonism

History

Since its founding by the legendary Galbert the Boarkiller members of House Galbraith have weaved themselves into the annals of history as sly politicians or ruthless generals each with their own particular desire for power, inheriting the cunning of the House founder himself. Originally a hunter, Galbert managed to amass a small fortune in the market of pelts, primarily poaching boar on private forests.

The House of Galbraith has seen many peaks and troughs in power over the centuries, one notable time in history was the rise and fall of the Viscounty of Rivia. Originally a small fortification the Viscounty later grew to an immense size yielding the Galbraiths a levy of 2000 men in war. This growth was largely a combination of the work of both Viscount Philip Galbraith and Duke Charles Antonius Galbraith. The latter, a claimant of the Duchy of Cathalon during the Harvest Revolution. While Charles did not frequent the seat of Kaer Blanche the Rivian was the most powerful player in the region, largely as a result of the Rivian Watch’s strength as a fighting force. The seat of House Galbraith at the time was Kaer Coch, a large red keep perched upon the rock of Rivia, a large rugged hill in the area. Viscount Philip is most notable for his arranging prominent marriages with the ruling House Novellen, enriching the Galbraith bloodline with royal pedigree. The power of the Viscounty began to wane during the Acre Rebellion after the death of Duke Charles Antonius who was felled during a confrontation with the Baron of Acre in the fortress of Kaer Coch. Soon after Lucius of Rivia assumed leadership within the Viscounty. Before long however Lucius, a known Balian sympathiser, fled South leaving the Viscounty without leadership where it soon crumbled.

Notable Figures

  • Sir Robert Galbraith: The first Viscount of Rivia and a Major in the Imperial State Army who led the revival of the Imperial Cavalry.
  • Sir George Galbraith: A cunning and prominent statesman particularly in the late years of Helena.
  • Philip Galbraith: A Rivian Lord most known for the enrichment of the Galbraith bloodline through strong Royal marriages.
  • Charles Antonius Galbraith: A Rivian Duke most known for his work elevating the Viscounty of Rivia from a small backwater hamlet into a regional power.