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'''Clan Ruric''' ([[Common]]: ''Ruric'';), is the current ruling family of the [[Kingdom of Norland]], producing all of Norland's legitimate rulers over the centuries. Under [[Caedric I Edvardsson|Caedric Edvardsson Ruric]]'s rule the Edvardsson has been made the sole title holder of the lands and titles of House Ruric, mainly their responsibility as [[King of Norland]]. All male direct descendants of Thoromir are part of Clan Ruric, with the family boasting both a great number of living members, and a colourful history. The descendants of the children of Thoromir Ruricsson Armahnk are remembered as the founders of each branch of the Ruric family, these being [[Edvard I Thorsson Ruric]], [[Eirik Thorsson Ruric]], and Frey Thorsson Ruric, establishing the Edvardsson, Eiriksson and Freysson offshoots respectively.
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The '''Rurikkid Clans''' ([[Common]]: ''Ruric'';), is the current ruling family of the [[Kingdom of Norland]], producing all of Norland's legitimate rulers over the centuries. Under [[Caedric I Edvardsson|Caedric Edvardsson Ruric]]'s rule the Edvardsson Clan has been made the sole titleholder of the lands and titles of the Rurikkid Clans, most importantly their responsibility as [[King of Norland]]. All male direct descendants of [[Thoromir Ruricsson Armahnk]] are members of the Rurikkid Clan, with the family boasting both a great number of living members and storied history.
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== Foundation ==
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The foundation of the Rurikkid Clans starts with [[Thoromir Ruricsson Armahnk]]'s receiving of the Flame of the Allfather on the continent of Thales. This communication with the Allfather had granted Thoromir and his lineage Herald's Blood by which all Ruric Kings claim their authority. Thoromir had three sons, them being [[Edvard I Thorsson Ruric]], [[Eirik Thorsson Ruric]], and Frey Thorsson Ruric, establishing the Edvardsson, Eiriksson, and Freysson respectively.
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
The history of Clan Ruric starts with the purchase of Seahelm a great land purchased from the Grand Kingdom of Urguan, by Edvard I Ruric in , to lay the foundation for the [[Kingdom of Norland]]. The land was sold due to a war between the [[Grand Kingdom of Urguan]] and the [[Holy Orenian Empire]] and the Norlandic people offered to aid the Dwarvern war effort for a single year. The Norlandic people eventually became the only combatant against the Holy Orenian Empire, the Norlandic people chose to stop fighting which angered the Dwarves. After the Dwarves betrayed the Norlandic people the King of Norland Edvard I Ruric chose to support the Holy Orenian Empire against the Dwarves.
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'''Thales'''
 
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The Rurikkid Clan's most notable happening on Thales was the event where Thoromir Ruricsson Armahnk received the Flame of the Allfather, thus starting the lineage of Herald's Blood, and establishing the Rurikkid Clans of Edvardsson, Eiriksson, and Freysson.
The Holy Orenian Empire, with the support of Norland, managed to defeat the Grand Kingdom of Urguan; after which the Imperials immediately betrayed the Kingdom of Norland and demanded vassalization under the threat of conquest. The King of Norland, Edvard I, unwilling to accept this outcome climbed a great mountain and passed away in 1539.
 
Eirik, Edvard's younger brother, took the mantle of King and negotiated with the Holy Orenian Empire to vassalize under the Empire under [[John I, Holy Orenian Emperor|John I]]. After three years of negotiation the Kingdom of Norland was dissolved and become known as the Earldom of Nyrhold, loyal to the Holy Orenian Empire. As an Orenian vassal they were officially Canonist, however the Norlandic people would not abandon the so quickly [[Red Faith]], and so the Norlandic people practiced it in secret; much to ire of the Canonist Church and the Empire. Many inquisitions into the Earldom of Nearhold had soured the relations between the Empire and the Earldom.
 
  
In 1551 Earl Eirik Ruric died and his first born Hakon Ruric was unable to rule due to sickness, and Eirik's second born, Sven Ruric, took control over the Earldom of Nyrhold. During the reign of Sven Ruric, Beowulf 'the Betrayer', the first born son of Edvard, made a deal with the Grand Kingdom of Urguan and promised to rule as King of Norland under the Grand Kingdom. Sven, a vassal of the Holy Orenian Empire, requested aid against this coming threat of Beowulf however his request was directly denied by the Emperor, yet another betray of the Norlandic people.
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'''Athera''
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The Rurikkid Clans on Athera were still lead by Thoromir Ruricsson Armahnk where they had a clash with Theodosius Visconti, a southron Illician leader. When Theodosius named himself ruler of Thoromir's people and lands Thoromir had erected a great wall, dubbed the Shield of Polaris, before rallying a band of Norlanders to hunt and capture Theodosius. Their efforts were in vein as Theodosius had heard of Thoromir's effort and stabbed a dagger through his own heart so as to avoid capture. Thoromir and his loyal men then founded the Polar Wache.
  
Sven then took it upon himself to prepare his loyal Norlandic swords for battle, even hiring Orcish mercenaries to aid in the coming campaign against the rebel Beowulf 'the Betrayer'. After much preparation the Norlandic army seized control over Seahelm and slaughtered the rebellion. Sven Ruric the Earl of Nyrhold had, after defeating Beowulf's Rebellion, found a connection to the city of Seahelm and requested that the Emperor grant his people that land. The [[Kingdom of Lotharingia|Archduke of Lorraine]], [[Augustus d'Amaury| Archduke Augustus d'Amaury]] denied this request citing the Earl and the Norlandic people, as his subjects; he then demanded that Sven I Ruric stand before an Imperial court. In court the judge had found that there was no evidence that the Earldom of Nyrhold was a vassal to the Archduchy of Lorraine, but was instead a direct vassal to the Holy Orenian Emperor, [[John II, Holy Orenian Emperor|John II]]. After the court case the Emperor granted Sven I, Earl of Nearhelm the title Earl of Ostavar and the Norlandic people the cities of Seahelm, Forstholm, Valkyria, and Cresthelm. The Norlandic population then surged, consisting of nearly fifty percent of the Holy Orenian Army, most if not all men of Ostavar were soldier.  
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'''Vailor'''
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The Rurikkid Clans on Vailor rose to greater prominence, as the First [[Kingdom of Norland]] would be declared and [[Edvard Thorsson Ruric]] would be named the first [[King of Norland]]. Edvard would establish the Red Brothers and gather a large rally of supporters through his charisma and impressive shows of force. He would however abdicate to the throne after the [[Holy Orenian Empire]] betrayed him and his people by demanding their vassilization under the threat of conquest. Edvard's younger brother, [[Eirik Thorsson Ruric]] would take the throne, and through his negotiation and diplomatic abilities, he would secure the Norlandic people as vassals of the Empire. It was under Eirik's reign which the Norlandic people flourished greatly and eventually regained independence after the Imperials maimed and attempted to hold hostage [[Thomas Eiriksson Ruric]]; he was eventually saved by men of the [[Principality of Dreadlands]].
  
The Dreadlands, an infamous bandit nation, began raiding the Earldom of Ostavar. Sven, the Earl of Ostavar, requested aid from the Holy Orenian Empire to ease the bandit problem however the Empire denied this request as the Orenians were ever weary of the growing strength of the Norlandic peoples. Eventually the Sven I sent his son, Thomas Ruric, to the Imperial Court to request that the whole of the island of Avar be granted to the Sven and the Norlandic people due to their performance and defense of the island as a whole against the Dreadlands bandits. The Emperor, John II, denied this request, and further named Sven and the Norlandic people traitors to Empire.
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'''Axios'''
The Imperial Court then broke Thomas Ruric's guestright by kidnapping and torturing him, notably breaking his knees so he may kneel before the Emperor. The Dreadland bandits, who have grown respectful of the prowess of the Norlandic people in combat, came to aid Thomas Ruric by penetrating the Imperial Palace and returning Thomas to Ostavar.
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The Rurikkid Clans on Axios had faced much turmoil, both from internal and external factors. After the destruction of Seahelm Hakon Eiriksson Ruric lead the Norlandic Fleet to the continent of Axios. After years of surviving in the deep North of Axios Artyom Eiriksson Ruric, King of Norland would fall into a deep coma, leading his cousin [[Donovan Freysson Ruric]] to take up the mantle of King, the first Freysson to hold the title. Donovan would lead his men in the defense against Dwarven lead coalition invasions, most notably prevailing during the Siege of the Krag against all odds. Artyom would wake from his coma eventually and Donovan would peacefully abdicate his throne to him, his rule lead to the start of the first Norlandic Golden Age. However, after many years of rule Artyom was pressured to abdicate to his more popular son, [[Javier Eiriksson Ruric]]. Javier would participate in the Phillips War and continue the prosperity that Donovan's reign had laid out. Eventually, Javier would find his people in a greater war, one of religion. His son [[Jevan Eiriksson Ruric]] would take leadership of the military before Javier would abdicate the throne to him. Jeven was King of a nation on the brink of destruction as the Crusader army had approached the Kingdom, he acted brashly and outlawed the [[Red Faith]] and forsook his own faith in the Allfather. Arthas Edvardsson Ruric was outraged at this, being a notable Keeper of the Red Faith. A moot was called and Jevan abstained from participating. The City of [[Vjorhelm]] was then sacked by the Crusaders before another moot was called and [[Jory Eiriksson Ruric]] was made King of Norland.
  
This action by the Holy Orenian Empire had lead to Sven Ruric declaring himself King of Norland, removing himself from the under the authority of the Imperials. Sven also brokered a peace between the Norlandic people and the Dreadland bandits. With their newfound independence from the Imperials the Norlandic people built many great defensive structure and even built the Ostovarian Manhood, the largest ship to ever be constructed and sent it off to Felsen, the Imperial Capital. The Ostovarian Manhood met with an Imperial ship along the way where a dead whale floated up between the two ships and two giant wurms eat the Ostovarian Manhood, but leaving the Orenian ship undamaged. This supernatural event crippled the Norlandic fleet and allowed the Holy Orenian Empire to attack Seahelm directly. The Burning of Seahelm is well remembered by the Norlandic people, and is known as an extremely important event in Norlandic history.
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'''Atlas'''
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The Rurikkid Clans on Atlas had faced a notable rebellion from their vassal [[House Silversteed]]. Jory Eiriksson Ruric would fight the rebellion in the fields of Atlas before finally challenging Avalon Silversteed, the Patriarch of the House, to a duel where Jory slew Avalon before his people and the men of Arbor. After Jory's reign, his son would ascend to the throne, [[Godden Eiriksson Ruric]]. Godden had worked to rebuild the strength of the Kingdom of Norland and managed to claim much success in it before the Kingdom of Renatus would declare once more a holy war against the [[Red Faith]] leading to a complete Norlandic defeat. [[Torsten Eiriksson Rosik]] would be proclaimed King of Norland, being of the Herald's Blood but taking the name Rosik.
  
After the Burning of Seahelm the Norlandic people left for the Dreadlands and constructed the Bonefort, a structure created by the pillaged remains of Imperial cities and stolen from Imperial traders along the roads of Vailor.
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'''Arcas'''
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The Rurikkid Clans on Arcas suffered much before eventually regaining their strength and unifying once again as three kindred clans lead by the sons of Edvard. [[Alvar Freysson Ruric]]'s betrayal of his brother, Doran, lead to the vassilization of Norland once again under the Empire of Man. Alvar gave aid to the Renatians during the [[War of Two Emperors]] before founding Dunharrow, where they called a moot and elected [[Edvard II Edvardsson Ruric]] in 1717 FA. Edvard II dissolved the Kingdom of Norland in 1721 FA as it fell into inactivity and obscurity. He had ordered the destruction of Dunharrow and the construction of Pinemarch, before once again establishing a city named [[Morsgrad]]. Vladimyr Eiriksson Rosik, son of Torsten, appeared in Morsgrad and challenged Edvard II, who was now ill, to a duel. Edvard would kill Vladimyr in this duel but sustain grave injuries which lead to his death and the revelation of his secret son [[Godric Edvardsson Ruric]]. Godric was instrumental in the unification of the Alliance of Independent States and [[Rubern War]] which ultimately lead to his people's downfall and his own sickness. It was during his sickness in 1749 FA where [[Chadmyr Edvardsson Ruric]] was made regent and lead in steed of Godric's son, [[Caedric Edvardsson Ruric]]. Chadmyr would most notably end Norlandic involvement in the Rubern War. When Caedric came of age in 1761 FA he was named Duke of Morsgrad, leading a great military reformation within his lands and consolidating power. In 1764 he would make the Declaration of Norlandic Pride which reformed the Duchy of Morsgrad into the Fifth Kingdom of Norland. Caedric as King of Norland lead many reformations most notably reviving interest in Norlandic history and culture and started many diplomatic friendships. Eventually, after bringing his Kingdom from the brink of abandonment and inactivity Caedric had abdicated his throne to his son, [[Halvar Edvardsson Ruric]]. Halvar was noted for the participation in the [[Inferi War]] where he lead his people into combat against the Inferi Legions.
  
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'''Nyrheim'''
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The Rurikkid Clans on Nyrheim continued to be lead by Halvar Edvardsson Ruric and expanded upon the successes laid out for them during [[Caedric Edvardsson Ruric]]'s reign. Halvar quickly expanded upon the kingdom's friendship with the [[Kingdom of Hanese]] and [[Grand Kingdom of Urguan]] forming the Iron Accord.
  
  

Revision as of 05:17, 13 March 2021

House Ruric
Blood and Honor
norland.png
Rurikid Coat of Arms
Nation: Kingdom of Norland
Religion: Red Faith
Current Patriarch: Halvar I
Progenitor: Thoromir Ruricsson Armahnk
Ethnicity: Norlandic
House Motto: Blood and Honor
Titles: King of Norland
Prince of Vilachia
Protector of the Highlanders
Duke of Varhelm
Duke of Polaris
Duke of Northemarch
Duke of Avar
Duke of Redmark
Duke of Morsgrad
Duke of the Riverlands
Earl of Ruriksgrad
Earl of Vjorhelm
Earl of Smol'Krag
Earl of Jornburg
Earl of Polaris
Earl of Foldgrad
Earl of the Krag
Earl of Svenheld
Earl of Ostavar
Earl of Ashfeld
Earl of Dragonwood
Earl of Drakenburgh
Earl of Nyrhold
Earl of Ashwood
Earl of Frostholm
Earl of Silverholt
Earl of Valkryia
Earl of Seru
Earl of Evermoore
Earl of Nordengrad
Earl of Hearthton
Earl of Seahelm
Count of Astorga
Baron of Dunharrow
Baron of Thorhelm
Lord of Ashfjord
Lord of Bonefort
Lord of Pinemarch
Lord of the Rock
Cadet Branches: Clan Edvardsson
Clan Freysson
Clan Eiriksson
House of Ashton (extinct)
House of Caunter (extinct)
House of Rosik (extinct)
House of Rorik (extinct)

The Rurikkid Clans (Common: Ruric;), is the current ruling family of the Kingdom of Norland, producing all of Norland's legitimate rulers over the centuries. Under Caedric Edvardsson Ruric's rule the Edvardsson Clan has been made the sole titleholder of the lands and titles of the Rurikkid Clans, most importantly their responsibility as King of Norland. All male direct descendants of Thoromir Ruricsson Armahnk are members of the Rurikkid Clan, with the family boasting both a great number of living members and storied history.

Foundation

The foundation of the Rurikkid Clans starts with Thoromir Ruricsson Armahnk's receiving of the Flame of the Allfather on the continent of Thales. This communication with the Allfather had granted Thoromir and his lineage Herald's Blood by which all Ruric Kings claim their authority. Thoromir had three sons, them being Edvard I Thorsson Ruric, Eirik Thorsson Ruric, and Frey Thorsson Ruric, establishing the Edvardsson, Eiriksson, and Freysson respectively.

History

Thales The Rurikkid Clan's most notable happening on Thales was the event where Thoromir Ruricsson Armahnk received the Flame of the Allfather, thus starting the lineage of Herald's Blood, and establishing the Rurikkid Clans of Edvardsson, Eiriksson, and Freysson.

'Athera The Rurikkid Clans on Athera were still lead by Thoromir Ruricsson Armahnk where they had a clash with Theodosius Visconti, a southron Illician leader. When Theodosius named himself ruler of Thoromir's people and lands Thoromir had erected a great wall, dubbed the Shield of Polaris, before rallying a band of Norlanders to hunt and capture Theodosius. Their efforts were in vein as Theodosius had heard of Thoromir's effort and stabbed a dagger through his own heart so as to avoid capture. Thoromir and his loyal men then founded the Polar Wache.

Vailor The Rurikkid Clans on Vailor rose to greater prominence, as the First Kingdom of Norland would be declared and Edvard Thorsson Ruric would be named the first King of Norland. Edvard would establish the Red Brothers and gather a large rally of supporters through his charisma and impressive shows of force. He would however abdicate to the throne after the Holy Orenian Empire betrayed him and his people by demanding their vassilization under the threat of conquest. Edvard's younger brother, Eirik Thorsson Ruric would take the throne, and through his negotiation and diplomatic abilities, he would secure the Norlandic people as vassals of the Empire. It was under Eirik's reign which the Norlandic people flourished greatly and eventually regained independence after the Imperials maimed and attempted to hold hostage Thomas Eiriksson Ruric; he was eventually saved by men of the Principality of Dreadlands.

Axios The Rurikkid Clans on Axios had faced much turmoil, both from internal and external factors. After the destruction of Seahelm Hakon Eiriksson Ruric lead the Norlandic Fleet to the continent of Axios. After years of surviving in the deep North of Axios Artyom Eiriksson Ruric, King of Norland would fall into a deep coma, leading his cousin Donovan Freysson Ruric to take up the mantle of King, the first Freysson to hold the title. Donovan would lead his men in the defense against Dwarven lead coalition invasions, most notably prevailing during the Siege of the Krag against all odds. Artyom would wake from his coma eventually and Donovan would peacefully abdicate his throne to him, his rule lead to the start of the first Norlandic Golden Age. However, after many years of rule Artyom was pressured to abdicate to his more popular son, Javier Eiriksson Ruric. Javier would participate in the Phillips War and continue the prosperity that Donovan's reign had laid out. Eventually, Javier would find his people in a greater war, one of religion. His son Jevan Eiriksson Ruric would take leadership of the military before Javier would abdicate the throne to him. Jeven was King of a nation on the brink of destruction as the Crusader army had approached the Kingdom, he acted brashly and outlawed the Red Faith and forsook his own faith in the Allfather. Arthas Edvardsson Ruric was outraged at this, being a notable Keeper of the Red Faith. A moot was called and Jevan abstained from participating. The City of Vjorhelm was then sacked by the Crusaders before another moot was called and Jory Eiriksson Ruric was made King of Norland.

Atlas The Rurikkid Clans on Atlas had faced a notable rebellion from their vassal House Silversteed. Jory Eiriksson Ruric would fight the rebellion in the fields of Atlas before finally challenging Avalon Silversteed, the Patriarch of the House, to a duel where Jory slew Avalon before his people and the men of Arbor. After Jory's reign, his son would ascend to the throne, Godden Eiriksson Ruric. Godden had worked to rebuild the strength of the Kingdom of Norland and managed to claim much success in it before the Kingdom of Renatus would declare once more a holy war against the Red Faith leading to a complete Norlandic defeat. Torsten Eiriksson Rosik would be proclaimed King of Norland, being of the Herald's Blood but taking the name Rosik.

Arcas The Rurikkid Clans on Arcas suffered much before eventually regaining their strength and unifying once again as three kindred clans lead by the sons of Edvard. Alvar Freysson Ruric's betrayal of his brother, Doran, lead to the vassilization of Norland once again under the Empire of Man. Alvar gave aid to the Renatians during the War of Two Emperors before founding Dunharrow, where they called a moot and elected Edvard II Edvardsson Ruric in 1717 FA. Edvard II dissolved the Kingdom of Norland in 1721 FA as it fell into inactivity and obscurity. He had ordered the destruction of Dunharrow and the construction of Pinemarch, before once again establishing a city named Morsgrad. Vladimyr Eiriksson Rosik, son of Torsten, appeared in Morsgrad and challenged Edvard II, who was now ill, to a duel. Edvard would kill Vladimyr in this duel but sustain grave injuries which lead to his death and the revelation of his secret son Godric Edvardsson Ruric. Godric was instrumental in the unification of the Alliance of Independent States and Rubern War which ultimately lead to his people's downfall and his own sickness. It was during his sickness in 1749 FA where Chadmyr Edvardsson Ruric was made regent and lead in steed of Godric's son, Caedric Edvardsson Ruric. Chadmyr would most notably end Norlandic involvement in the Rubern War. When Caedric came of age in 1761 FA he was named Duke of Morsgrad, leading a great military reformation within his lands and consolidating power. In 1764 he would make the Declaration of Norlandic Pride which reformed the Duchy of Morsgrad into the Fifth Kingdom of Norland. Caedric as King of Norland lead many reformations most notably reviving interest in Norlandic history and culture and started many diplomatic friendships. Eventually, after bringing his Kingdom from the brink of abandonment and inactivity Caedric had abdicated his throne to his son, Halvar Edvardsson Ruric. Halvar was noted for the participation in the Inferi War where he lead his people into combat against the Inferi Legions.

Nyrheim The Rurikkid Clans on Nyrheim continued to be lead by Halvar Edvardsson Ruric and expanded upon the successes laid out for them during Caedric Edvardsson Ruric's reign. Halvar quickly expanded upon the kingdom's friendship with the Kingdom of Hanese and Grand Kingdom of Urguan forming the Iron Accord.