House of Rosius

House of Rosius Dynastic Arms of House Rosius Founder: Philip Rosius-Rourke Head of House: Otis Maximilian de Rosius Heir Apparent: Leander Hugo de Rosius Titles: Barony of Rosius Ethnicity: Heartlander, Auvergnian House Motto: "Beautiful and Dangerous" Religion: Canonism Country: Almaris Holy Orenian Empire Related Houses: Parent House House of Rourke

The House of Rosius (Common: Rosius; Auvergnian: Rosius; High Imperial: Rosius) is an house founded upon the marriage of Philip de Rosius-O'Rourke and Maria Darkwood, it's members have sworn loyalty to the Holy Orenian Empire. The Rosius are famous for their activity in politics and service to the Crown in it's many institutions.

History

Arcas

The family and its name begun when Philip de Rosius-Rourke, bastard child of Padrick O'Rourke, married Maria Darkwood, the daughter of Velhun Darkwood. Their families weren't noble at the time of their marriage so the newlywed couple had to somehow feed themselves and their children, they were famous as traders in the nearby regions and had few caravans and employees at the height of their business.

As the number of their children increased each was seen as rather different than its brothers and sisters, everyone had their own interest in different activities. The parents were often away from home on trading journeys so Valent, their second-born son, took care of his siblings. As Arcas went in flames and the realm was destroyed, the family moved onto the next realm with their relatives.

Almaris

WIP

Notable Members

• Valent de Rosius ✝ - Known for his extensive work in the Ministry of Justice, Treasury and the Governments of Providence and the Holy Orenian Empire, served as the first patriarch of the house.
  

• Otis de Rosius - Renowned architect in Oren and politician, serving for more than decade in the City Government while being part of the 23rd Imperial Diet, Mayor of Providence and Knight of the Order of Merit in the Holy Orenian Empire, serves as second patriarch of the house and the 1st Baron of Rosius.
  

• Maria de Rosius - Mayor of Providence.
  

• Philip Hughes de Rosius - First de Rosius to become an Armiger and Esquire in the Supreme Order Of Exalted Owyn, Church of the Canon.
  

Patriarchs of Rosius

House de Rosius follows an agnatic-cognatic primogeniture succession system, meaning that the eldest son of the family head takes over upon their death unless there are no eligible males - in which case a female may inherit.

Name	Portrait	Birth Parentage	Marriage(s) Issue	Death	Coat of Arms	Title(s)
Valent I Valent de Rosius		1787 Helena, Holy Orenian Empire Son of Philip de Rosius-Rourke & Maria Darkwood	Elizabeth Sophia Galbraith Helena, Holy Orenian Empire 3 Children	1821 Providence, Holy Orenian Empire		N/A
Otis I Otis de Rosius		1789 Helena, Holy Orenian Empire Son of Philip de Rosius-Rourke & Maria Darkwood	Claude de Frand Helena, Holy Orenian Empire Louise Halcourt Providence, Holy Orenian Empire 3 Children	Alive		Baron of Rosius Knight of the Order of Merit