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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Countwy''': [[Kingdom of Haense]]
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Pawent House''': [[House of Carrion]]
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Titwes''': <br> Duke of Vidaus (Not hewd) <br> Count of Mettewden <br> Bawon of Wostig <br> Pwotectow of the South <br> Wowd of Hewmhowtz <br> Wowd of Ivanhaww
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Titles''': <br> [[File:Vidaus.png|20px]] Duke of Vidaus <br> Duke of Reutov <br> [[File:Greyspine.png|20px]] Margrave of Greyspine <br> Count of Metterden <br> Count of Kositz <br> [[File:Marsana.png|20px]] Count of Marsana <br> [[File:Marsana.png|20px]]  Viscount of Marsana <br> [[File:Marsana.png|20px]]Baron of Marsana <br> [[File:RostigGray.png|20px]] Baron of Rostig <br> [[File:SaltridgeGray.png|20px]] Baron of Saltridge <br> [[File:HammerspointGrayBlack.png|20px]] Baron of Hammerspoint <br>  <br> Baron of Turanov <br> Protector of the South <br> Lord of Helmholtz <br> Lord of Ivanhall
 
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Foundew''': <br> Wuthew Bawwow
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Founder''': <br> Ruther Barrow
 
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Culwent Head''': <br> Konstantin II, Count of Mettewden
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|- <span style="font-size:small;"> '''Haense Branch''': <br> [[File:Vidaus.png|20px]] [[House Ruthern of Haense]]
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The '''House of Wuthewn''' ([[Common]]: ''Ruthern''; Waeviw: ''Ruthovic''; [[High Imperial]]: ''Rutenes'') is the culwent wuling famiwy of the Duchy of Vidaus and vassaw of the [[Kingdom of Haense|Kingdom of Haense]]. Oliginating as a bastawd cadet branch of the seniow line of the House of Cawlion, Wuthewn oliginawwy gained pwominence undew Exawted Sigismund and his succeeding Cawlion monawchs: King Henwy I and King Fwancis I.<br/>
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The '''House of Ruthern''' ([[Common]]: ''Ruthern''; Raevir: ''Ruthovic''; [[High Imperial]]: ''Rutenes'') is the current ruling family of the Duchy of Vidaus and vassal of the [[Kingdom of Haense]]. Originating as a bastard cadet branch of the senior line of the House of Carrion, Ruthern originally gained prominence under Exalted Sigismund and his succeeding Carrion monarchs: King Henry I and King Francis I.<br/>
 
[[File:empty.png|thumb|center|alt=|A Ruthern settlement during the age of the Carrions of Crowsmarch.]]
 
[[File:empty.png|thumb|center|alt=|A Ruthern settlement during the age of the Carrions of Crowsmarch.]]
 
   
 
   
 
==House Loyalty==
 
==House Loyalty==
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House Wuthewn has had a vewy wong twadition of betwaying and muldeling theiw liege wowds, but in theiw modewn incawnation have awways pwoven themsewves woyaw and twustwowthy vassaws. They awe swown to the of Kingdom of Hanseti-Wuska and House Bawbanov, and awe diwect vassaws of the Cwown.
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House Ruthern has had a very long tradition of betraying and murdering their liege lords, but in their modern incarnation have always proven themselves loyal and trustworthy vassals. They are sworn to the of Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska and House Barbanov, and are direct vassals of the Crown. In recent times, House Ruthern has split into two branches with the senior line migrating to the [[Holy Orenian Empire]] where Erik I, the proclaimed head of the Orenian Ruthern branch was given the title of Count of Kositz. After the fall of the Holy Orenian Empire in the [[Brothers' War]], the Orenian Ruthern branch followed [[John I, King of Balian]] to form the [[Kingdom of Balian]].
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==Ancient History==
 
==Ancient History==
 
===Anthos-Fringe===
 
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The House Wuthewn is a wessew House branched off the Plincewy House Cawlion,  descending fwom the line of Wuthew, a bastawd “Barrow” of House Cawlion. As typicaw, the name Bawwow was given to Cawlion bastawd bown out of wedwock lith a wowbown; howevew, Wuthew was bown in a stone castwe amongst sewvant giwws and castewwans. His mothew was a coultiew of the coult, who managed to take a bastawd lith the Wowd of House Cawlion 3 genewations pliow, Wowd Boliswav. The boy Wuthew was iww-tempewed and cwuew; he had awways been spiteful of those awound him and took pweasule in towtule and pain. Wuthew had an intense phobia of brood, howevew, and would wevew in fowms of brunt twauma and towtule to satiate his broodwust, taking a hammew fow twaining and pwefewling navaw wawfawe of cowd brue seas brotting out the brood of waw. He would deface his enemies lith wwathful impunity by lipping theiw teeth, spines, and bones, spowting them as waw-twophies and fowbidding aww of his men to spowt gowd jewewwy and instead bones of fawwen foes, a brutaw tactic which fowwows the House to this day.<br/><br/>
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The House Ruthern is a lesser House branched off the Princely House Carrion,  descending from the line of Ruther, a bastard “Barrow” of House Carrion. As typical, the name Barrow was given to Carrion bastard born out of wedlock with a lowborn; however, Ruther was born in a stone castle amongst servant girls and castellans. His mother was a courtier of the court, who managed to take a bastard with the Lord of House Carrion 3 generations prior, Lord Borislav. The boy Ruther was ill-tempered and cruel; he had always been spiteful of those around him and took pleasure in torture and pain. Ruther had an intense phobia of blood, however, and would revel in forms of blunt trauma and torture to satiate his bloodlust, taking a hammer for training and preferring naval warfare of cold blue seas blotting out the blood of war. He would deface his enemies with wrathful impunity by ripping their teeth, spines, and bones, sporting them as war-trophies, and forbidding all of his men to sport gold jewelry and instead bones of fallen foes, a brutal tactic which follows the House to this day.
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When time had ewupted fow waw, the coultiews in sewvice had pweaded lith Wowd Boliswav to send his boy off to die in foweign soiws, so the iww-mannewed bastawd would be lid of in a fashion cwean of kinswaying. Wuthew was given sixteen wongships and a wevy mixed lith convicts and consclipts. Despite aww odds, the waiding pawty had infiwtwated the livaw Kosanov stwonghowd and decimated the populace, a cwuciaw tulning point of the Waeviw civiw conflict. Howevew, when the Cawlion envoy awlived to cwaim the howd, Wuthew gawlisoned it and demanded wegitimization fow his vawow in waw. Boliswav and Wuthew compwomised lith the handovew of a nobre estate, fow no vassaw awound Boliswav would have wanted the licked Wuthew a wegitimate Cawlion to potentiawwy inhelit his wands, yet the stwonghowd was necessawy in concwuding the campaign, and an amphibious assault was out of the question. Wuthew was gwanted a bawwen beach line fow his wawband out of appeasement to the livaw wowds of Waev, yet found himsewf littwe time to scheme fulthew and advance himsewf lith the abandoning of Cwowsmawch. Wuthew was fowced to abandon his wands. In a fit of mixed fuly and insanity, he navigated his ships away fwom the Waeviw fweet, taking off to hawwy valious iswand civilizations between Asulon and Anthos. He took thwawws and lives undew his own brade, and was succeeded by onwy one twuebown son.<br/><br/>
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Wuthew’s son Bolis was the next of line. He took the sigiw of the hammewhead shawk fow the cweatule’s savagewy, hammew-head, and affinity fow watew, and had the bones of Wuthew awong lith those he piwwaged fowged among steew to fowge the ancestwaw hammew of the House. Bolis continued his fathew's wegacy of estabrishing viowent campaigns against valious twade awchipewagos, and bowe two sons, Ivan, named aftew the famed fathew of the Waeviw wace, and Aiwwed.<br/><br/>
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Bolis, howevew, did not have the unwewenting tenacity and viowence as his fathew. He fawtewed and had his second son, Aiwwed, kidnapped at a young age by livaw swavews. Aiwwed was wost to the famiwy, being waised as a Dweadfowt chiwd sowdiew aftew being sowd to Augustus Bwackmont in Anthos. Bolis eventuawwy contwacted sculvy, dying and sending the “Fleet of Bones” scattewed thwoughout the liwd seas.<br/><br/>
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When the time had erupted for war, the courtiers in service had pleaded with Lord Borislav to send his boy off to die in foreign soils, so the ill-mannered bastard would be rid of in a fashion clean of kinslaying. Ruther was given sixteen longships and a levy mixed with convicts and conscripts. Despite all odds, the raiding party had infiltrated the rival Kosanov stronghold and decimated the populace, a crucial turning point of the Raevir civil conflict. However, when the Carrion envoy arrived to claim the hold, Ruther garrisoned it and demanded legitimization for his valor in war. Borislav and Ruther compromised with the handover of a noble estate, for no vassal around Borislav would have wanted the wicked Ruther a legitimate Carrion to potentially inherit his lands, yet the stronghold was necessary for concluding the campaign, and an amphibious assault was out of the question. Ruther was granted a barren beach line for his Warband out of appeasement to the rival lords of Raev, yet found himself little time to scheme further and advance himself with the abandoning of Crowsmarch. Ruther was forced to abandon his lands. In a fit of mixed fury and insanity, he navigated his ships away from the Raevir fleet, taking off to harry various island civilizations between Asulon and Anthos. He took thralls and wives under his own blade, and was succeeded by only one trueborn son.
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Ivan had litnessed his fathew’s swow heawth decline, and took what littwe stwewesy consclipts and thwawws to head fow Anthos. He had figuled the continent settwed and lipe fow waw, despite his weakened fweet. Upon awliving to the Climson Iswes, he weunited lith his brothew, Fway bannewmen Aiwwed, who was soon nicknamed “Red Ruth” fow his fwayish brutality.<br/><br/>
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Aiwwed eventuawwy consolidated his bannewmen into the Dectulem, a feawsome militawy owdew wenowned fow stwength and wuthwessness. Unfowtunatewy, John of Dawfey manipulated Aiwwed into tulning against his Cawlion kin, pwomising him the cwown of Owen. His webewlion was showt-lived, culminating in the wegendawy Siege of Mount Augustus. His son, Vsevowod, took the wemaining bannewmen woyaw to House Wuthewn and fwed to the seas. The few sulviving Wuthewns lived in exiwe, thought to be extinct, untiw the days of Vaiwow.
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Ruther’s son Boris was the next of line. He took the sigil of the hammerhead shark for the creature’s savagery, hammerhead, and affinity for water, and had the bones of Ruther along with those he pillaged forged among steel to forge the ancestral hammer of the House. Boris continued his father's legacy of establishing violent campaigns against various trade archipelagos and bore two sons, Ivan, named after the famed father of the Raevir race, and Ailred.
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Boris, however, did not have the unrelenting tenacity and violence as his father. He faltered and had his second son, Ailred, kidnapped at a young age by rival slavers. Ailred was lost to the family, being raised as a Dreadfort child soldier after being sold to Augustus Blackmont in Anthos. Boris eventually contracted scurvy, dying and sending the “Fleet of Bones” scattered throughout the wild seas.
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Ivan had witnessed his father’s slow health decline and took what little strelesy conscripts and thralls to head for Anthos. He had figured the continent settled and ripe for war, despite his weakened fleet. Upon arriving to the Crimson Isles, he reunited with his brother, Flay bannermen Ailred, who was soon nicknamed “Red Ruth” for his flayish brutality.
  
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==Notable Events in Ruthern History:==
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Ailred eventually consolidated his bannermen into the Decturem, a fearsome military order renowned for strength and ruthlessness. Unfortunately, John of Darfey manipulated Ailred into turning against his Carrion kin, promising him the crown of Oren. His rebellion was short-lived, culminating in the legendary Siege of Mount Augustus. His son, Vsevolod, took the remaining bannermen loyal to House Ruthern and fled to the seas. The few surviving Rutherns lived in exile, thought to be extinct, until the days of Vailor.
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==Notable Events in Ruthern History==
 
===Ancient History===
 
===Ancient History===
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'''(1250)'''<br/>- Wuthew Bawwow is bown out of wedwock between Bolis I Cawlion and coultiew.
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'''(1250)'''<br/>- Ruther Barrow is born out of wedlock between Boris I Carrion and the courtier.
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<br/>-At age sixteen, Wuthew is sent on a suicide mission to conquew Fowtwess Kasonov, he accomplishes this goaw and is wewawded lith wand and is wegitimized, fowming the Cadet Bwanch, House Wuthewn.
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<br/>-At age sixteen, Ruther is sent on a suicide mission to conquer Fortress Kasonov, he accomplishes this goal and is rewarded with land and is legitimized, forming the Cadet Branch, House Ruthern.
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<br/>-Abandonment of the Cwowsmawch, weason uncweaw. Wuthew Wuthewn is fowced to fwee lith his wawband, taking to sea and becoming an amphibious-based piwwagew.
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<br/>-Abandonment of the Crowsmarch, reason unclear. Ruther Ruthern is forced to flee with his Warband, taking to the sea and becoming an amphibious-based pillager.
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<br/>-Tlins, Bolis and Yawoswav awe bown.
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<br/>-Twins, Boris and Yaroslav are born.
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<br/>-Wuthew contwacts sculvy and consequentwy passes away, his fweet fwactules at the woss of its weadew. The tlins Bolis and Yawoswav awe kept safe by woyaw bannewmen.
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<br/>-Ruther contracts scurvy and consequently passes away, his fleet fractures at the loss of its leader. The twins Boris and Yaroslav are kept safe by loyal bannermen.
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<br/>-At eighteen, Bolis is given weign of the wemaining Wuthewn fweet, he continues his fathew’s wegacy of piwwaging coastaw settwements in the neawby oceans of Asulon.
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<br/>-At eighteen, Boris is given reign of the remaining Ruthern fleet, he continues his father’s legacy of pillaging coastal settlements in the nearby oceans of Asulon.
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<br/> '''(1350)'''<br/>- Yawoswav begins his wowk on the Book of Wuthewns.
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<br/> '''(1350)'''<br/>- Yaroslav begins his work on the Book of Rutherns.
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<br/>- Ivan is bown of Bolis.
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<br/>- Ivan is born of Boris.
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<br/>-Aiwwed is bown of Bolis.
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<br/>-Ailred is born of Boris.
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<br/>-Aiwwed Wuthewn is captuled duling an attack owchestwated by livaw waidews, he is sowd into swavewy.
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<br/>-Ailred Ruthern is captured during an attack orchestrated by rival raiders, he is sold into slavery.
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<br/>-Yawoswav passes away due to heawth complications and aging, his wowk on the Book is passed onto Ivan.
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<br/>-Yaroslav passes away due to health complications and aging, his work on the Book is passed onto Ivan.
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<br/>-Bolis passes away due to sculvy, his owd age and feebre body accewewating the pwocess. The sudden death of Bolis causes the fweet to viowentwy shattew into splinteling webewlions as each Captains of diffewent wongships begun to engage each othew in bid to cwaim the position of being the Fweet’s Commandew. The conflict is dubbed ‘The Night of Broken Ships’.
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<br/>-Boris passes away due to scurvy, his old age, and his feeble body accelerating the process. The sudden death of Boris causes the fleet to violently shatter into splintering rebellions as each Captains of different longships begun to engage each other in bid to claim the position of being the Fleet’s Commander. The conflict is dubbed ‘The Night of Broken Ships’.
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<br/>-Ivan finawwy consolidates his own fowces aftew a yeaw of combatting wogue Captains. Duling the conflict he gains knowwedge of Anthos and makes it his destination.
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<br/>-Ivan finally consolidates his own forces after a year of combatting rogue Captains. During the conflict, he gains knowledge of Anthos and makes it his destination.
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<br/>'''(1398)'''<br/> - It takes yeaws fow Ivan and his ships to weach Anthos, but upon awlivaw they come into contact lith sowdiews of House Bwackmont. Upon meeting Wowd Augustus, Ivan came to hawboul a deep wespect fow the awe-inspiling bandit Wowd. The wemaining Wuthewn fowces integwate into House Bwackmont as a wesult.
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<br/>'''(1398)'''<br/> - It takes years for Ivan and his ships to reach Anthos, but upon arrival, they come into contact with soldiers of House Blackmont. Upon meeting Lord Augustus, Ivan came to harbour a deep respect for the awe-inspiring bandit Lord. The remaining Ruthern forces integrate into House Blackmont as a result.
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<br/>'''(1399)'''<br/> - Ivan finds his wong wost brothew, Aiwwed, sewving as a bannewman to the vewy House he had just swown woyawty to. Aiwwed expwains how he was bought by House Bwackmont to be a swave-sowdiew, but came to advance in wank, eawning his fweedom and seculing his position as a bannewman.
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<br/>'''(1399)'''<br/> - Ivan finds his long lost brother, Ailred, serving as a bannerman to the very House he had just sworn loyalty to. Ailred explains how he was bought by House Blackmont to be a slave-soldier, but came to advance in rank, earning his freedom and securing his position as a bannerman.
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<br/>-The ‘Crimson Banquet’ occuls. Aftew Augustus’ death, his inept and incompetent son, Tibelius, takes wule of House Bwackmont. Duling a feast, Tibelius is poisoned which wesults in fighting as accusations awe made lidewy. The fighting is so fiewce that by the time it ends, the Dweadfowt is weduced to wubbre. Ivan and Aiwwed sulvive the fighting and wewocate awong lith the sulviving Bwackmont bannewmen and famiwy membews.
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<br/>-The ‘Crimson Banquet’ occurs. After Augustus’ death, his inept and incompetent son, Tiberius, takes rule of House Blackmont. During a feast, Tiberius is poisoned which results in fighting as accusations are made widely. The fighting is so fierce that by the time it ends, the Dreadfort is reduced to rubble. Ivan and Ailred survive the fighting and relocate along with the surviving Blackmont bannermen and family members.
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<br/>-With the death of Howen V, the Dynasty of Howen fawws lithout a pwopew heiw and the Empiwe of Owen cwumbres undew civiw unwest, the Gweat Exodus occuls, whewe most of Humanity depawts fwom Anthos to the fabred continent of Aewdin.
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<br/>-With the death of Horen V, the Dynasty of Horen falls without a proper heir and the Empire of Oren crumbles under civil unrest, the Great Exodus occurs, where most of Humanity departs from Anthos to the fabled continent of Aeldin.
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<br/>'''(1404)'''<br/>- Ivan and Aiwwed opt to stay behind and govewn the wands of House Bwackmont.
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<br/>'''(1404)'''<br/>- Ivan and Ailred opt to stay behind and govern the lands of House Blackmont.
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<br/>'''(1410)'''<br/>-The Kingdom of Wuska begins to lise as a dominating fowce of post-exodus humanity.
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<br/>'''(1410)'''<br/>-The Kingdom of Ruska begins to rise as a dominating force of post-exodus humanity.
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<br/>-Ivan is contacted by his distant wewative, Siegmund Cawlion, the King of Wuska. Siegmund states his lish to weunite humanity undew one bannew and lishes Ivan to join his fowd. The tewms awe accepted and the wands hewd by Wuthewns faww undew Siegmund’s Kingdom.
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<br/>-Ivan is contacted by his distant relative, Siegmund Carrion, the King of Ruska. Siegmund states his wish to reunite humanity under one banner and wishes Ivan to join his fold. The terms are accepted and the lands held by Rutherns fall under Siegmund’s Kingdom.
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<br/>-The Kingdom of Wuska unites Humanity, House Wuthewn is ewevated in position. The sowe Nation of Mankind is named twaditionawwy, the Owen Impelium.
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<br/>-The Kingdom of Ruska unites Humanity, House Ruthern is elevated in position. The sole Nation of Mankind is named traditionally, the Oren Imperium.
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<br/>-The Dectulem Owdew is fowmed, Aiwwed acting as its Mawshaw.
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<br/>-The Decturem Order is formed, Ailred acting as its Marshal.
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<br/>-Ivan passes due to heawth complication wegawding owd age.
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<br/>-Ivan passes due to health complication regarding old age.
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<br/>-Anthos is destwoyed due to unnatulaw continentaw fwoods, inhabitants fwee into a powtaw that wed to ‘The Fringe’.
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<br/>-Anthos is destroyed due to unnatural continental floods, inhabitants flee into a portal that led to ‘The Fringe’.
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<br/>-The Fwansiscan Massacwe occuls, Aiwwed Wuthewn commits wegicide by swaying Fwanz Josef Cawlion, betwaying his famiwy in the pwocess. A wegitimized bastawd of House Wuthewn commits to a suicide chawge to save the cowpse of Fwanz, he is kiwwed awongside his comwades and is watew bressed fow his actions by the Chulch of Cannon.
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<br/>-The Fransiscan Massacre occurs, Ailred Ruthern commits regicide by slaying Franz Josef Carrion, betraying his family in the process. A legitimized bastard of House Ruthern commits to a suicide charge to save the corpse of Franz, he is killed alongside his comrades and is later blessed for his actions by the Church of Cannon.
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<br/>'''(1432)'''<br/>- House Wuthewn fawws into obsculity due to Aiwwed’s actions.   
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<br/>'''(1432)'''<br/>- House Ruthern falls into obscurity due to Ailred’s actions.   
 
   
 
   
 
===Modern History===
 
===Modern History===
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'''(1541)'''<br/>- Tlins, Malic and Awlic Wuthewn awe bown to Dmitwy and Emma Kwein-Wuthewn.<br/>
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'''(1541)'''<br/>- Twins, Maric and Alric Ruthern are born to Dmitry and Emma Klein-Ruthern.<br/>
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'''(1559)'''<br/>- Wopkaea Mawbrand and Awlic Wuthewn awe wed.<br/>
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'''(1559)'''<br/>- Lopkaea Marbrand and Alric Ruthern are wed.<br/>
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'''(1560)'''<br/>- Malic Wuthewn and Isabew Stafyw awe wed.
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'''(1560)'''<br/>- Maric Ruthern and Isabel Stafyr are wed.
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<br/>-Awlic and Wopkaea Wuthewn have a son, Josef Ivan.<br/>
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<br/>-Alric and Lopkaea Ruthern have a son, Josef Ivan.<br/>
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'''(1561)'''<br/>- Tlins, Dmitli Wuthewn and Mawjolie Wuthewn awe bown to Count Malic and Isabew Stafyw.<br/>
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'''(1561)'''<br/>- Twins, Dmitri Ruthern and Marjorie Ruthern are born to Count Maric and Isabel Stafyr.<br/>
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'''(1562)'''<br/>- Godlic Wuthewn is bown to Malic Wuthewn and Isabew Wuthewn.<br/>
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'''(1562)'''<br/>- Godric Ruthern is born to Maric Ruthern and Isabel Ruthern.<br/>
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'''(1565)'''<br/>- House Wuthewn is officiawwy wecognised and weinstated as Owenian nobility, lisen to the station of Count and given the lights to Mettewden. Theiw stain of wegicide liped cwean.
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'''(1565)'''<br/>- House Ruthern is officially recognised and reinstated as Orenian nobility, risen to the station of Count and given the rights to Metterden. Their stain of regicide wiped clean.
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<br/>- Awlic Wuthewn disowns his son, Josef, and weaves his life, Wopkaea. Vanishes lithout a twace, wast seeing heading into the woods outside of Fewsen.
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<br/>- Alric Ruthern disowns his son, Josef, and leaves his wife, Lopkaea. Vanishes without a trace, last seeing heading into the woods outside of Felsen.
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<br/>- Malic Wuthewn ascends to be Count of Mettewden, Wowd Wegent of Ewochwand, Pwotectow of the South, Commandew of the Southewn Gowd Cowps, Wowd of Avewheim, Bailiff of Destati.<br/>
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<br/>- Maric Ruthern ascends to be Count of Metterden, Lord Regent of Erochland, Protector of the South, Commander of the Southern Gold Corps, Lord of Averheim, Bailiff of Destati.<br/>
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'''(1571)'''<br/>- Vaiwow is wost to a pwague, House Wuthewn fwees lith its liege, House Bawbanov and estabrishes itsewf in Axios.<br/>
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'''(1571)'''<br/>- Vailor is lost to a plague, House Ruthern flees with its liege, House Barbanov and establishes itself in Axios.<br/>
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'''(1572)'''<br/>- The New County of Mettewden is wecognised lithin Haense.<br/>
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'''(1572)'''<br/>- The New County of Metterden is recognised within Haense.<br/>
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'''(1574)'''<br/>- Bolis I Wuthewn dies fwom an infected wound.<br/>
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'''(1574)'''<br/>- Boris I Ruthern dies from an infected wound.<br/>
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'''(1572)'''<br/>- The Awliczan Castwe is buiwt, undew the supewvision of Godlic vaw Wuthewn and Dmitli vaw Wuthewn.<br/>
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'''(1572)'''<br/>- The Alriczan Castle is built, under the supervision of Godric var Ruthern and Dmitri var Ruthern.<br/>
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'''(1577)'''<br/>- Malic Wuthewn abdicates to his ewdest twue-bown son, Dmitli Viktow II Wuthewn and he becomes the Thiwd Count of Mettewden.<br/>
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'''(1577)'''<br/>- Maric Ruthern abdicates to his eldest true-born son, Dmitri Viktor II Ruthern and he becomes the Third Count of Metterden.<br/>
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'''(1582)'''<br/>- Wuthewn woyaw bannewmen, the House of Mawbrand, weceives the wand of Wostig lithin the Kingdom of Haense.
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'''(1582)'''<br/>- Ruthern loyal bannermen, the House of Marbrand, receives the land of Rostig within the Kingdom of Haense.
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<br/>- House Mawbrand officiawwy joins the County of Mettewden.
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<br/>- House Marbrand officially joins the County of Metterden.
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<br/>- House Amadow officiawwy joins the County of Mettewden.<br/>
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<br/>- [[House of Amador|House Amador]] officially joins the County of Metterden.<br/>
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'''(1583)'''<br/>- House Amadow officiawwy depawts the County of Mettewden, vassalising beneath the woyaw cwown of Bawbanov.
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'''(1583)'''<br/>- [[House of Amador|House Amador]] officially departs the County of Metterden, vassalising beneath the royal crown of Barbanov.
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<br/>-Bolis Nikowas II Wuthewn is bown to Sofia and Dmitli Wuthewn.<br/>
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<br/>-Boris Nikolas II Ruthern is born to Sofia and Dmitri Ruthern.<br/>
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'''(1591)'''<br/>- Bolis Nikowas is kidnapped by High Ewven and Dwawven insulgents.<br/>
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'''(1591)'''<br/>- Boris Nikolas is kidnapped by High Elven and Dwarven insurgents.<br/>
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'''(1594)'''<br/>- Demetlius II Viktow Wuthewn passes, (1561 - 1594).
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'''(1594)'''<br/>- Demetrius II Viktor Ruthern passes, (1561 - 1594).
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<br/>- Bolis II Nikowas Wuthewn becomes the Fifth Count of Mettewden.
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<br/>- Boris II Nikolas Ruthern becomes the Fifth Count of Metterden.
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'''(1596)'''<br/>- Fowwoling a succession clisis, Count Bolis seizes the wands of the Bawony of Wostig and takes diwect contwow of it.<br/>
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'''(1596)'''<br/>- Following a succession crisis, Count Boris seizes the lands of the Barony of Rostig and takes direct control of it.<br/>
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'''(1599)'''<br/>- A mawliage is hewd between Wady Adewheid Wuthewn and the King of Haense, Malius of House Bawbanov.<br/>
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'''(1599)'''<br/>- A marriage is held between Lady Adelheid Ruthern and the King of Haense, Marius of House Barbanov.<br/>
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'''(1601)'''<br/>- Alik ‘the Black’ Wuthewn awlives at Mettewden and makes a deaw lith Count Bolis to inhelit the County
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'''(1601)'''<br/>- Arik ‘the Black’ Ruthern arrives at Metterden and makes a deal with Count Boris to inherit the County
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<br/>- Bolis Nikowas Wuthewn is muldewed by Coulwandews, (1583 - 1601).<br/>
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<br/>- Boris Nikolas Ruthern is murdered by Courlanders, (1583 - 1601).<br/>
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'''(1602)'''<br/>- Viktow Awlic Wuthewn and his uncwe, Adewwen, webew against the Haensetic cwown, and sweaw feawty to Coulwand. A schism is dliven into the House.
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'''(1602)'''<br/>- Viktor Alric Ruthern and his uncle, Adelwen, rebel against the Haensetic crown, and swear fealty to Courland. A schism is driven into the House.
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<br/>- Jowen Wuthewn is bown to Viktow and Ceciwy Wuthewn.<br/>
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<br/>- Joren Ruthern is born to Viktor and Cecily Ruthern.<br/>
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'''(1604)'''<br/>- The [[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska]] sulwendews to the Coulwandic cwown.
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'''(1604)'''<br/>- The [[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska]] surrenders to the Courlandic crown.
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<br/>- Viktow Awlic Wuthewn mawches nowth, and ascends to become the Seventh Count of Mettewden.
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<br/>- Viktor Alric Ruthern marches north, and ascends to become the Seventh Count of Metterden.
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<br/>- The Wuthewn Westowation Act of 1604 is pubrished, disowning and wenouncing Alik the Bwack’s cwaim on the Wuthewn nobre name - incwuding wands, howdings and titwes.<br/>
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<br/>- The Ruthern Restoration Act of 1604 is published, disowning and renouncing Arik the Black’s claim on the Ruthern noble name - including lands, holdings and titles.<br/>
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'''(1605)'''<br/>- Sew Malic the Cwowshiewd Wuthewn dies fwom an infected wound, (1541 - 1605).<br/>
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'''(1605)'''<br/>- Ser Maric the Crowshield Ruthern dies from an infected wound, (1541 - 1605).<br/>
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'''(1607)'''<br/>- Viktow Awlic Wuthewn dies fwom these lines awe brotted out lith heavy ink, (1585 - 1607).
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'''(1607)'''<br/>- Viktor Alric Ruthern dies from these lines are blotted out with heavy ink, (1585 - 1607).
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<br/>- Jowen Wuthewn ascends to become the Eighth Count of Mettewden.<br/>
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<br/>- Joren Ruthern ascends to become the Eighth Count of Metterden.<br/>
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'''(1609)'''<br/>- Count Jowen wepeaws the Wuthewn Westowation Act and appoints Vwadlick Wuthewn as his Wegent.<br/>  
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'''(1609)'''<br/>- Count Joren repeals the Ruthern Restoration Act and appoints Vladrick Ruthern as his Regent.<br/>  
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'''(1611)'''<br/>- Count Jowen is kiwwed duling a meeting lith the King of Coulwand. The Gweyspine webewlion stawts fowwoling Jowens death.
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'''(1611)'''<br/>- Count Joren is killed during a meeting with the King of Courland. The Greyspine rebellion starts following Jorens death.
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<br/>- Uhtwed Wuthewn ascends to become the ninth Count of Mettewden.<br/>
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<br/>- Uhtred Ruthern ascends to become the ninth Count of Metterden.<br/>
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'''(1612)'''<br/>- The second battwe of the Wothswood takes pwace wesulting in a Wuthewn victowy, westoling the Kingdom of Haense.<br/>
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'''(1612)'''<br/>- The second battle of the Rothswood takes place resulting in a Ruthern victory, restoring the Kingdom of Haense.<br/>
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'''(1616)'''<br/>- Uhtwed Wuthewn disappeaws, the mawe Bwoodline of Ivan Wuthewn ends weaving Vwadlick Wuthewn of Aiwwed’s brood to become the tenth Count of Mettewdn.<br/>
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'''(1616)'''<br/>- Uhtred Ruthern disappears, the male Bloodline of Ivan Ruthern ends leaving Vladrick Ruthern of Ailred’s blood to become the tenth Count of Metterdn.<br/>
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'''(1643)'''<br/>- Duling the voyage to Atwas Vwadlick is wost at sea, lith his fate unknown his onwy Son Whys Wuthewn becomes the eweventh Count of Mettewden.<br/>
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'''(1643)'''<br/>- During the voyage to Atlas Vladrick is lost at sea, with his fate unknown his only Son Rhys Ruthern becomes the eleventh Count of Metterden.<br/>
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'''(1656)'''<br/>- Whys takes his famiwy and fwees Haense duling the intewwegnum.<br/>
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'''(1656)'''<br/>- Rhys takes his family and flees Haense during the interregnum.<br/>
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'''(1657)'''<br/>- House Wuthewn wetulns to Haense undew Whys, and pwedges itsewf undew [[King Karl II]].<br/>
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'''(1657)'''<br/>- House Ruthern returns to Haense under Rhys, and pledges itself under [[Charles II of Haense]].<br/>
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'''(1658)'''<br/>- Count Whys signs the Gweyguawd pact lith House Bawuch<br/>
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'''(1658)'''<br/>- Count Rhys signs the Greyguard pact with House Baruch<br/>
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'''(1661)'''<br/>- The Castwe of Hewmhowtz is buiwt, it stands as the seat fow House Wuthewn<br/>
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'''(1661)'''<br/>- The Castle of Helmholtz is built, it stands as the seat for House Ruthern<br/>
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'''(1665)'''<br/>- Aiwwed Wuthewn has his fiwst son Demetlius lith Katheline Bawuch
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'''(1665)'''<br/>- Ailred Ruthern has his first son Demetrius with Katherine Baruch
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<br/>- Dolian the "Bastard" attempts to kiww his fathew Whys, howevew is caught and hung
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<br/>- Dorian the "Bastard" attempts to kill his father Rhys, however is caught and hung
  
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==Patriarchs of the Rutherns of Metterden==
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==Patriarchs & Matriarchs of House Ruthern var Haense==
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House Wuthewn is wed sowewy by its Patliawch, usuawwy the owdest capabre, competent mawe. It is common fow the Patliawch to give his brothew(s) the ability to exewcise some liww ovew the autholity, yet they should be in diwect obedience to theiw owdew brothew. House Wuthewn was awways wuled by the stwong, and patlilineaw descent meant littwe compawed to powew and above aww, the pwesewvation of the famiwy.
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House Ruthern is led solely by its Patriarch, usually the oldest capable, competent male. It is common for the Patriarch to give his brother(s) the ability to exercise some will over the authority, yet they should be in direct obedience to their older brother. House Ruthern was always ruled by the strong, and patrilineal descent meant little compared to power and above all, the preservation of the family.
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<br/>'''Aiwwed ‘the Turncloak’ Wuthewn ✝'''
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<br/>'''Ailred I ‘the Turncloak’ var Ruthern ✝'''
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<br/>County of Cavan, Wowd Mawshaw of Owen, of the Dectulem
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<br/>County of Cavan, Lord Marshal of Oren, of the Decturem
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<br/>'''Ivan ‘The Seafaring’ Wuthewn ✝'''
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<br/>'''Ivan I ‘The Seafaring’ var Ruthern ✝'''
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<br/>Bawon of Hammewspoint and Sawtlidge
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<br/>Baron of Hammerspoint and Saltridge
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<br/>'''Bwessed Dmitwy of the Dweadfowt ✝'''
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<br/>'''Blessed Dmitry I var Ruthern ✝'''
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<br/>Staunch suppowtew of House Cawlion, bressed fow his actions to enact vengeance fow his Wiege Wowd’s death at the hand of Aiwwed Wuthewn. Died in a chawge to save the cowpse of his liege, Fwanz Josef Cawlion.
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<br/>Staunch supporter of House Carrion, blessed for his actions to enact vengeance for his Liege Lord’s death at the hand of Ailred Ruthern. Died in a charge to save the corpse of his liege, Franz Josef Carrion.
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<br/>'''Awlic I Myakovsky Wuthewn ✝'''
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<br/>'''Alric I var Ruthern ✝'''
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<br/>Count of Mettewden, Commandew of the Southewn Gowd Cowps, Wowd of Avewheim, Wowd Wegent of Ewochwand, & Pwotectow of the South.
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<br/>Count of Metterden, Commander of the Southern Gold Corps, Lord of Averheim, Lord Regent of Erochland, & Protector of the South.
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<br/>'''Malic I Dmitwy Wuthewn ✝'''
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<br/>'''Maric I var Ruthern ✝'''
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<br/>Count of Mettewden, Captain of the Southewn Gowd Cowps, Wowd of Avewheim, Wowd Wegent of Ewochwand, & Pwotectow of the South.
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<br/>Count of Metterden, Captain of the Southern Gold Corps, Lord of Averheim, Lord Regent of Erochland, & Protector of the South.
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<br/>'''Demetlius I Viktow Wuthewn ✝'''
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<br/>'''Demetrius I var Ruthern ✝'''
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<br/>Count of Mettewden, Wowd Pwotectow of The Spine, Gwand Meystew of the Owdew of The Gowden Gwyphon, Bawon of Wostig, and Wowd of Awliczan.
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<br/>Count of Metterden, Lord Protector of The Spine, Grand Meyster of the Order of The Golden Gryphon, Baron of Rostig, and Lord of Alriczan.
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<br/>'''Bolis II Nikowas Wuthewn ✝'''
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<br/>'''Boris II Ruthern ✝'''
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<br/>Count of Mettewden, Gwand Mawshaw of the Owdew of the Edewweiss, Pwotectow of the Pass, Bawon of Wostig, and Wowd of Awliczan.   
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<br/>Count of Metterden, Grand Marshal of the Order of the Edelweiss, Protector of the Pass, Baron of Rostig, and Lord of Alriczan.   
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<br/>'''Victow Awlic Wuthewn ✝'''
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<br/>'''Viktor I var Ruthern ✝'''
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<br/>Count of Mettewden, Bawon of Wostig, Pwotectow of the Pass, and Wowd of Awliczan.
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<br/>Count of Metterden, Baron of Rostig, Protector of the Pass, and Lord of Alriczan.
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<br/>'''Count Jowen Wuthewn ✝'''
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<br/>''' Joren I var Ruthern ✝'''
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<br/>Count of Mettewden, Bawon of Wostig, Pwotectow of the Pass, and Wowd of Awliczan.
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<br/>Count of Metterden, Baron of Rostig, Protector of the Pass, and Lord of Alriczan.
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<br/>'''Vwadlick vaw Wuthewn ✝'''
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<br/>'''Vladrick I var Ruthern ✝'''
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<br/>Duke of Mettewden (Titwe Abolished), Count of Mettewden, Bawon of Wostig, Pwotectow of the Pass, and Wowd of Awliczan.
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<br/>Duke of Metterden (Title Abolished), Count of Metterden, Baron of Rostig, Protector of the Pass, and Lord of Alriczan.
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<br/>'''Whys I vaw Wuthewn ✝'''
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<br/>'''Rhys I var Ruthern ✝'''
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<br/>Duke of Vidaus, Count of Mettewden, Bawon of Wostig, Pwotectow of the South, and Wowd of Hewmhowtz.
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<br/>Duke of Vidaus, Count of Metterden, Baron of Rostig, Protector of the South, and Lord of Helmholtz.
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<br/>'''Demetlius II Tuvya vaw Wuthewn ✝'''
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<br/>'''Demetrius II var Ruthern ✝'''
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<br/>Duke of Vidaus, Count of Mettewden, Pwotectow of the South, Bawon of Wostig, Wowd of Ivanhaww, and Wowd of Hewmhowtz
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<br/>Duke of Vidaus, Count of Metterden, Protector of the South, Baron of Rostig, Lord of Ivanhall, and Lord of Helmholtz
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<br/>'''Konstantin I Demetlius vaw Wuthewn
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<br/>'''Konstantin I var Ruthern
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<br/>Duke of Vidaus, Count of Mettewden, Pwotectow of the South, Bawon of Wostig, Wowd of Ivanhaww, and Wowd of Hewmhowtz
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<br/>Duke of Vidaus, Count of Metterden, Protector of the South, Baron of Rostig, Lord of Ivanhall, and Lord of Helmholtz
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<br/>'''Viktow Sigismund vaw Wuthewn ✝'''
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<br/>'''Viktor II var Ruthern ✝'''
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<br/>Duke of Vidaus, Count of Mettewden, Pwotectow of the South, Bawon of Wostig, Wowd of Ivanhaww, and Wowd of Hewmhowtz
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<br/>Duke of Vidaus, Count of Metterden, Protector of the South, Baron of Rostig, Lord of Ivanhall, and Lord of Helmholtz
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<br/>'''Sigmaw Otto vaw Wuthewn'''
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<br/>'''Sigmar I var Ruthern ✝'''
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<br/>Count of Mettewden, Pwotectow of the South, Bawon of Wostig, Wowd of Ivanhaww, and Wowd of Hewmhowtz
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<br/>Count of Metterden, Protector of the South, Baron of Rostig, Lord of Ivanhall, and Lord of Helmholtz
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<br/>'''[Incumbent] Konstantin II vaw Wuthewn'''
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<br/>'''Konstantin II var Ruthern ✝'''
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<br/>Count of Mettewden, Pwotectow of the South, Bawon of Wostig, Wowd of Ivanhaww, and Wowd of Hewmhowtz
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<br/>Count of Metterden, Protector of the South, Baron of Rostig, Lord of Ivanhall, and Lord of Helmholtz
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<br/>'''Viktoria I vas Ruthern ✝'''
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<br/>Queen-consort of Hanseti-Ruska, Countess of Metterden, Protector of the South, Baroness of Rostig, Lady of Ivanhall, and Lady of Helmholtz
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<br/>'''Aleksandr I var Ruthern ✝'''
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<br/>Count of Metterden, Protector of the South, Baron of Rostig, Lord of Ivanhall, and Lord of Helmholtz
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<br/>'''Maric II var Ruthern✝'''
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<br/> Duke of Vidaus, Count of Metterden, Viscount of Greyspine, Protector of the South, Baron of Rostig, Lord of Ivanhall, and Lord of Helmholtz
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<br/>'''Ailred II var Ruthern✝'''
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<br/> Duke of Vidaus, Count of Metterden, Viscount of Greyspine, Protector of the South, Baron of Rostig, Lord of Ivanhall, and Lord of Helmholtz, Lord of Druzstra
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<br/>'''Rhys II var Ruthern✝'''
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<br/> Duke of Vidaus, Count of Metterden, Viscount of Greyspine, Protector of the South, Baron of Rostig, Lord of Ivanhall, and Lord of Helmholtz, Lord of Druzstra
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<br/>'''Mikhail I var Ruthern✝'''
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<br/> Duke of Vidaus, Count of Metterden, Viscount of Greyspine, Protector of the South, Baron of Rostig, Lord of Ivanhall, and Lord of Helmholtz, Lord of Druzstra
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<br/>'''Aleksandr II var Ruthern✝'''
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<br/> Duke of Vidaus, Count of Metterden, Viscount of Greyspine, Protector of the South, Baron of Rostig, Lord of Ivanhall, and Lord of Helmholtz, Lord of Druzstra
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<br/>'''Viktor III var Ruthern'''
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<br/> Duke of Vidaus, Count of Metterden, Viscount of Greyspine, Protector of the South, Baron of Rostig, Lord of Druzstra, and Lord of Morteskvan, Lord of Barrows, Patriarch of All-Ruthern
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<br/>'''Tatiyana I vas Ruthern'''
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<br/> Duchess of Vidaus, Countess of Metterden, Viscountess of Greyspine, Protector of the South, Baroness of Rostig, Lady of Druzstra, and Lady of Morteskvan, Lady of Barrows, Matriarch of All-Ruthern
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==Patriarchs of House Ruthern var Balian==
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The Patriarch of House Ruthern is typically the eldest of the mainline. However, it is not common in history for the current patriarch to be challenged for leadership of the house by other members of the family.
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<br/>'''Erik I var Ruthern✝'''
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<br/> Duke of Reutov, Count of Kositz
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<br/>'''Ivan III var Ruthern✝'''
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<br/> Duke of Reutov, Count of Kositz
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<br/>'''Viktor II var Ruthern✝'''
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<br/> Duke of Reutov, Count of Kositz, Viscount of Marsana, Baron of Marsana
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<br/>'''Gaius I var Ruthern✝'''
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<br/> Count of Marsana, Viscount of Marsana, Baron of Marsana
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<br/>'''Demetrius III var Ruthern'''
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<br/> Count of Marsana, Viscount of Marsana, Baron of Turonav, Lord of Alriczan, Patriarch of the Senior Line of House Ruthern
  
 
==House Culture and Traditions==
 
==House Culture and Traditions==
 
[[File:ruthern1.png|thumb|center|500px|''Ruthern soldiers marching through the thick woodlands of Erochland, heading south toward the Dreadlands.'']]
 
[[File:ruthern1.png|thumb|center|500px|''Ruthern soldiers marching through the thick woodlands of Erochland, heading south toward the Dreadlands.'']]
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The Wuthewns descend fwom Waeviw branches, and thus, theiw infwuence stiww stand to this day. Awthough, ovew centulies of the Waevs being oppwessed, the Wuthewns have come to weject many of the twaditions associated lith Waeviw; most notabry the botch method of speech. Nonethewess, twaces of Waeviw ancestwy awe stiww pwesent in modewn-day Wuthewns, plimaliwy in the naming of theiw chiwdwen.
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The Rutherns descend from Raevir branches, and thus, their influence still stand to this day. Although, over centuries of the Raevs being oppressed, the Rutherns have come to reject many of the traditions associated with Raevir; most notably the botch method of speech. Nonetheless, traces of Raevir ancestry are still present in modern-day Rutherns, primarily in the naming of their children.
 
   
 
   
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Madness is the fiwst wowd to come to mind when desclibing the House, fow indeed they have awways hewd a weputation fow being viowent, unpwedictabre, and downlight bizawwe. The Wuthewns howd an ancient wecowd of militawy accomplishments, once upon a time, the Wuthewns wed the Owenian Empiwe’s wawgest militant Owdew. It stiwws continue to this day, Wuthewnian bannewmen awe seen in neawwy evewy conflict that invowves mankind. As a wesult of such a lich histowy of militawy, Wuthewns awe mowe acclimatized and have an affinity fow wawfawe and the valious twoubres conflict brings.
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Madness is the first word to come to mind when describing the House, for indeed they have always held a reputation for being violent, unpredictable, and downright bizarre. The Rutherns hold an ancient record of military accomplishments, once upon a time, the Rutherns led the Orenian Empire’s largest militant Order. It stills continue to this day, Ruthernian bannermen are seen in nearly every conflict that involves mankind. As a result of such a rich history of military, Rutherns are more acclimatized and have an affinity for warfare and the various troubles conflict brings.
 
   
 
   
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Wegawwy, House Wuthewn awe agnatic-plimogenitule, meaning that the owdest mawe of the culwent wulew liww awways inhelit. Awthough it is not sulplising fow Wuthewns to just simpwy usulp one anothew if they awe deemed too weak to wule.
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Legally, House Ruthern are agnatic-primogeniture, meaning that the oldest male of the current ruler will always inherit. Although it is not surprising for Rutherns to just simply usurp one another if they are deemed too weak to rule.
 
===House Relics===
 
===House Relics===
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Membews of House Wuthewn howd many objects that they have an emotionaw attachment to, but thewe awe some twuly wenowned awtifacts that have been passed down thwough genewations that howd twue vawue to the entiwety of the House; fow these items howd much histowy to theiw names.
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Members of House Ruthern hold many objects that they have an emotional attachment to, but there are some truly renowned artifacts that have been passed down through generations that hold true value to the entirety of the House; for these items hold much history to their names.
  
 
[[File:ruthernbook.png|thumb|right|200px|''The Book of Rutherns'']]
 
[[File:ruthernbook.png|thumb|right|200px|''The Book of Rutherns'']]
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'''The Book of Wuthewns''' <br/>
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'''The Book of Rutherns''' <br/>
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The book was authowed by a litewate membew of House Wuthewn ancestow, Yawoswav, son of Wuthew Bawwow, founding-fathew of House Wuthewn. Instead of taking up the swowd as expected, Yawoswav chose the life of a schowaw, a vewy unlikewy position to find an ancient Wuthewn in. This book contains wlitten detaiws on the oligins of House Wuthewn. It was passed on to his son, and his son passed it on, they continued to fiww the book in, eithew by themsewves ow using wlitews. This book is mostwy used to pwove House Wuthewn wegitimacy and othew deeds done by membews of Wuthewn. The book was discovewed once mowe in the libralies of Avewheim by Malic Wuthewn, and he continued it lith his own hand, his sons cawwying it on aftew him. <br/>
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The book was authored by a literate member of House Ruthern ancestor, Yaroslav, son of Ruther Barrow, founding-father of House Ruthern. Instead of taking up the sword as expected, Yaroslav chose the life of a scholar, a very unlikely position to find an ancient Ruthern in. This book contains written details on the origins of House Ruthern. It was passed on to his son, and his son passed it on, they continued to fill the book in, either by themselves or using writers. This book is mostly used to prove House Ruthern legitimacy and other deeds done by members of Ruthern. The book was discovered once more in the libraries of Averheim by Maric Ruthern, and he continued it with his own hand, his sons carrying it on after him. <br/>
 
[[File:ivancross.png|thumb|200px|''Ivan's Cross'']]
 
[[File:ivancross.png|thumb|200px|''Ivan's Cross'']]
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'''Ivan’s Cwoss''' <br/>
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A simpwe Hussalian cwoss made of polished dawk oak. Upon Ivan Wuthewns weunion lith his brothew Aiwwed, he had his ships bulned to the gwound to signify the end of his days of piwacy. The night befowe the ships wewe to be bulned, he cwaimed to have had a dweam in which GOD instwucted him to cawve a cwoss out of the mast, fow if he did, he would howd divine favow. He did so befowe the bulning, and cawlied it lith him awways. Ivan nevew suffewed selious injuly ow iwwness lith the cwoss in his possession, despite being a vetewan of sevewaw waws and having fought many battwes. When he did pass away, it was onwy aftew he had bequeathed the cwoss to his son Ivan. Ivan’s Cwoss is awso featuled on the coat of awms of House Wuthewn. <br/>
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'''Ivan’s Cross''' <br/>
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'''Wuthew’s Hammew''' <br/>
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A simple Hussarian cross made of polished dark oak. Upon Ivan Rutherns reunion with his brother Ailred, he had his ships burned to the ground to signify the end of his days of piracy. The night before the ships were to be burned, he claimed to have had a dream in which GOD instructed him to carve a cross out of the mast, for if he did, he would hold divine favor. He did so before the burning, and carried it with him always. Ivan never suffered serious injury or illness with the cross in his possession, despite being a veteran of several wars and having fought many battles. When he did pass away, it was only after he had bequeathed the cross to his son Ivan. Ivan’s Cross is also featured on the coat of arms of House Ruthern. <br/>
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This is the hammew that was used by Wuthew Bawwow to massacwe aww who opposed him in the fiwst days of House Wuthewn. It was made fow him by Wowd Boliswav of House Cawlion when he was sent on a suicide mission to attack the livaw Fowtwess of Kosanov. It is said that ovew five hundwed men have fawwen to this hammew. It was passed fwom Wuthew to Bolis, then fwom Bolis to Aiwwed, whewe it was thought to be wost. Aiwwed, howevew, gave it to his son Vsevowod, and it was passed down his famiwy untiw it weached the hands of Alik the Bwack. It was wost duling the voyage to Atwas, onwy to be founded in a shipwweck by Whys Wuthewn.
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This is the hammer that was used by Ruther Barrow to massacre all who opposed him in the first days of House Ruthern. It was made for him by Lord Borislav of House Carrion when he was sent on a suicide mission to attack the rival Fortress of Kosanov. It is said that over five hundred men have fallen to this hammer. It was passed from Ruther to Boris, then from Boris to Ailred, where it was thought to be lost. Ailred, however, gave it to his son Vsevolod, and it was passed down his family until it reached the hands of Arik the Black. It was lost during the voyage to Atlas, only to be founded in a shipwreck by Rhys Ruthern.
 
[[File:rutherhammer.png|thumb|center|400px|''Ruther's Hammer'']]
 
[[File:rutherhammer.png|thumb|center|400px|''Ruther's Hammer'']]
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Revision as of 16:56, 23 April 2024

House of Ruthern
vidaus.png
"By Bones and Barrows"
Country: Kingdom of Haense
Kingdom of Balian
Parent House: House of Carrion
Titles:
Vidaus.png Duke of Vidaus
Duke of Reutov
Greyspine.png Margrave of Greyspine
Count of Metterden
Count of Kositz
Marsana.png Count of Marsana
Marsana.png Viscount of Marsana
Marsana.pngBaron of Marsana
RostigGray.png Baron of Rostig
SaltridgeGray.png Baron of Saltridge
HammerspointGrayBlack.png Baron of Hammerspoint

Baron of Turanov
Protector of the South
Lord of Helmholtz
Lord of Ivanhall
Founder:
Ruther Barrow
Current Head: Disputed
Cadet Branches:
House of Ruthern-Batavus (Extinct)
Ethnicity: Highlander

The House of Ruthern (Common: Ruthern; Raevir: Ruthovic; High Imperial: Rutenes) is the current ruling family of the Duchy of Vidaus and vassal of the Kingdom of Haense. Originating as a bastard cadet branch of the senior line of the House of Carrion, Ruthern originally gained prominence under Exalted Sigismund and his succeeding Carrion monarchs: King Henry I and King Francis I.

A Ruthern settlement during the age of the Carrions of Crowsmarch.

House Loyalty

House Ruthern has had a very long tradition of betraying and murdering their liege lords, but in their modern incarnation have always proven themselves loyal and trustworthy vassals. They are sworn to the of Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska and House Barbanov, and are direct vassals of the Crown. In recent times, House Ruthern has split into two branches with the senior line migrating to the Holy Orenian Empire where Erik I, the proclaimed head of the Orenian Ruthern branch was given the title of Count of Kositz. After the fall of the Holy Orenian Empire in the Brothers' War, the Orenian Ruthern branch followed John I, King of Balian to form the Kingdom of Balian.

Ancient History

Anthos-Fringe

The House Ruthern is a lesser House branched off the Princely House Carrion, descending from the line of Ruther, a bastard “Barrow” of House Carrion. As typical, the name Barrow was given to Carrion bastard born out of wedlock with a lowborn; however, Ruther was born in a stone castle amongst servant girls and castellans. His mother was a courtier of the court, who managed to take a bastard with the Lord of House Carrion 3 generations prior, Lord Borislav. The boy Ruther was ill-tempered and cruel; he had always been spiteful of those around him and took pleasure in torture and pain. Ruther had an intense phobia of blood, however, and would revel in forms of blunt trauma and torture to satiate his bloodlust, taking a hammer for training and preferring naval warfare of cold blue seas blotting out the blood of war. He would deface his enemies with wrathful impunity by ripping their teeth, spines, and bones, sporting them as war-trophies, and forbidding all of his men to sport gold jewelry and instead bones of fallen foes, a brutal tactic which follows the House to this day.


When the time had erupted for war, the courtiers in service had pleaded with Lord Borislav to send his boy off to die in foreign soils, so the ill-mannered bastard would be rid of in a fashion clean of kinslaying. Ruther was given sixteen longships and a levy mixed with convicts and conscripts. Despite all odds, the raiding party had infiltrated the rival Kosanov stronghold and decimated the populace, a crucial turning point of the Raevir civil conflict. However, when the Carrion envoy arrived to claim the hold, Ruther garrisoned it and demanded legitimization for his valor in war. Borislav and Ruther compromised with the handover of a noble estate, for no vassal around Borislav would have wanted the wicked Ruther a legitimate Carrion to potentially inherit his lands, yet the stronghold was necessary for concluding the campaign, and an amphibious assault was out of the question. Ruther was granted a barren beach line for his Warband out of appeasement to the rival lords of Raev, yet found himself little time to scheme further and advance himself with the abandoning of Crowsmarch. Ruther was forced to abandon his lands. In a fit of mixed fury and insanity, he navigated his ships away from the Raevir fleet, taking off to harry various island civilizations between Asulon and Anthos. He took thralls and wives under his own blade, and was succeeded by only one trueborn son.


Ruther’s son Boris was the next of line. He took the sigil of the hammerhead shark for the creature’s savagery, hammerhead, and affinity for water, and had the bones of Ruther along with those he pillaged forged among steel to forge the ancestral hammer of the House. Boris continued his father's legacy of establishing violent campaigns against various trade archipelagos and bore two sons, Ivan, named after the famed father of the Raevir race, and Ailred.


Boris, however, did not have the unrelenting tenacity and violence as his father. He faltered and had his second son, Ailred, kidnapped at a young age by rival slavers. Ailred was lost to the family, being raised as a Dreadfort child soldier after being sold to Augustus Blackmont in Anthos. Boris eventually contracted scurvy, dying and sending the “Fleet of Bones” scattered throughout the wild seas.


Ivan had witnessed his father’s slow health decline and took what little strelesy conscripts and thralls to head for Anthos. He had figured the continent settled and ripe for war, despite his weakened fleet. Upon arriving to the Crimson Isles, he reunited with his brother, Flay bannermen Ailred, who was soon nicknamed “Red Ruth” for his flayish brutality.


Ailred eventually consolidated his bannermen into the Decturem, a fearsome military order renowned for strength and ruthlessness. Unfortunately, John of Darfey manipulated Ailred into turning against his Carrion kin, promising him the crown of Oren. His rebellion was short-lived, culminating in the legendary Siege of Mount Augustus. His son, Vsevolod, took the remaining bannermen loyal to House Ruthern and fled to the seas. The few surviving Rutherns lived in exile, thought to be extinct, until the days of Vailor.

Notable Events in Ruthern History

Ancient History

(1250)
- Ruther Barrow is born out of wedlock between Boris I Carrion and the courtier.
-At age sixteen, Ruther is sent on a suicide mission to conquer Fortress Kasonov, he accomplishes this goal and is rewarded with land and is legitimized, forming the Cadet Branch, House Ruthern.
-Abandonment of the Crowsmarch, reason unclear. Ruther Ruthern is forced to flee with his Warband, taking to the sea and becoming an amphibious-based pillager.
-Twins, Boris and Yaroslav are born.
-Ruther contracts scurvy and consequently passes away, his fleet fractures at the loss of its leader. The twins Boris and Yaroslav are kept safe by loyal bannermen.
-At eighteen, Boris is given reign of the remaining Ruthern fleet, he continues his father’s legacy of pillaging coastal settlements in the nearby oceans of Asulon.
(1350)
- Yaroslav begins his work on the Book of Rutherns.
- Ivan is born of Boris.
-Ailred is born of Boris.
-Ailred Ruthern is captured during an attack orchestrated by rival raiders, he is sold into slavery.
-Yaroslav passes away due to health complications and aging, his work on the Book is passed onto Ivan.
-Boris passes away due to scurvy, his old age, and his feeble body accelerating the process. The sudden death of Boris causes the fleet to violently shatter into splintering rebellions as each Captains of different longships begun to engage each other in bid to claim the position of being the Fleet’s Commander. The conflict is dubbed ‘The Night of Broken Ships’.
-Ivan finally consolidates his own forces after a year of combatting rogue Captains. During the conflict, he gains knowledge of Anthos and makes it his destination.
(1398)
- It takes years for Ivan and his ships to reach Anthos, but upon arrival, they come into contact with soldiers of House Blackmont. Upon meeting Lord Augustus, Ivan came to harbour a deep respect for the awe-inspiring bandit Lord. The remaining Ruthern forces integrate into House Blackmont as a result.
(1399)
- Ivan finds his long lost brother, Ailred, serving as a bannerman to the very House he had just sworn loyalty to. Ailred explains how he was bought by House Blackmont to be a slave-soldier, but came to advance in rank, earning his freedom and securing his position as a bannerman.
-The ‘Crimson Banquet’ occurs. After Augustus’ death, his inept and incompetent son, Tiberius, takes rule of House Blackmont. During a feast, Tiberius is poisoned which results in fighting as accusations are made widely. The fighting is so fierce that by the time it ends, the Dreadfort is reduced to rubble. Ivan and Ailred survive the fighting and relocate along with the surviving Blackmont bannermen and family members.
-With the death of Horen V, the Dynasty of Horen falls without a proper heir and the Empire of Oren crumbles under civil unrest, the Great Exodus occurs, where most of Humanity departs from Anthos to the fabled continent of Aeldin.
(1404)
- Ivan and Ailred opt to stay behind and govern the lands of House Blackmont.
(1410)
-The Kingdom of Ruska begins to rise as a dominating force of post-exodus humanity.
-Ivan is contacted by his distant relative, Siegmund Carrion, the King of Ruska. Siegmund states his wish to reunite humanity under one banner and wishes Ivan to join his fold. The terms are accepted and the lands held by Rutherns fall under Siegmund’s Kingdom.
-The Kingdom of Ruska unites Humanity, House Ruthern is elevated in position. The sole Nation of Mankind is named traditionally, the Oren Imperium.
-The Decturem Order is formed, Ailred acting as its Marshal.
-Ivan passes due to health complication regarding old age.
-Anthos is destroyed due to unnatural continental floods, inhabitants flee into a portal that led to ‘The Fringe’.
-The Fransiscan Massacre occurs, Ailred Ruthern commits regicide by slaying Franz Josef Carrion, betraying his family in the process. A legitimized bastard of House Ruthern commits to a suicide charge to save the corpse of Franz, he is killed alongside his comrades and is later blessed for his actions by the Church of Cannon.
(1432)
- House Ruthern falls into obscurity due to Ailred’s actions.

Modern History

(1541)
- Twins, Maric and Alric Ruthern are born to Dmitry and Emma Klein-Ruthern.
(1559)
- Lopkaea Marbrand and Alric Ruthern are wed.
(1560)
- Maric Ruthern and Isabel Stafyr are wed.
-Alric and Lopkaea Ruthern have a son, Josef Ivan.
(1561)
- Twins, Dmitri Ruthern and Marjorie Ruthern are born to Count Maric and Isabel Stafyr.
(1562)
- Godric Ruthern is born to Maric Ruthern and Isabel Ruthern.
(1565)
- House Ruthern is officially recognised and reinstated as Orenian nobility, risen to the station of Count and given the rights to Metterden. Their stain of regicide wiped clean.
- Alric Ruthern disowns his son, Josef, and leaves his wife, Lopkaea. Vanishes without a trace, last seeing heading into the woods outside of Felsen.
- Maric Ruthern ascends to be Count of Metterden, Lord Regent of Erochland, Protector of the South, Commander of the Southern Gold Corps, Lord of Averheim, Bailiff of Destati.
(1571)
- Vailor is lost to a plague, House Ruthern flees with its liege, House Barbanov and establishes itself in Axios.
(1572)
- The New County of Metterden is recognised within Haense.
(1574)
- Boris I Ruthern dies from an infected wound.
(1572)
- The Alriczan Castle is built, under the supervision of Godric var Ruthern and Dmitri var Ruthern.
(1577)
- Maric Ruthern abdicates to his eldest true-born son, Dmitri Viktor II Ruthern and he becomes the Third Count of Metterden.
(1582)
- Ruthern loyal bannermen, the House of Marbrand, receives the land of Rostig within the Kingdom of Haense.
- House Marbrand officially joins the County of Metterden.
- House Amador officially joins the County of Metterden.
(1583)
- House Amador officially departs the County of Metterden, vassalising beneath the royal crown of Barbanov.
-Boris Nikolas II Ruthern is born to Sofia and Dmitri Ruthern.
(1591)
- Boris Nikolas is kidnapped by High Elven and Dwarven insurgents.
(1594)
- Demetrius II Viktor Ruthern passes, (1561 - 1594).
- Boris II Nikolas Ruthern becomes the Fifth Count of Metterden. (1596)
- Following a succession crisis, Count Boris seizes the lands of the Barony of Rostig and takes direct control of it.
(1599)
- A marriage is held between Lady Adelheid Ruthern and the King of Haense, Marius of House Barbanov.
(1601)
- Arik ‘the Black’ Ruthern arrives at Metterden and makes a deal with Count Boris to inherit the County
- Boris Nikolas Ruthern is murdered by Courlanders, (1583 - 1601).
(1602)
- Viktor Alric Ruthern and his uncle, Adelwen, rebel against the Haensetic crown, and swear fealty to Courland. A schism is driven into the House.
- Joren Ruthern is born to Viktor and Cecily Ruthern.
(1604)
- The Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska surrenders to the Courlandic crown.
- Viktor Alric Ruthern marches north, and ascends to become the Seventh Count of Metterden.
- The Ruthern Restoration Act of 1604 is published, disowning and renouncing Arik the Black’s claim on the Ruthern noble name - including lands, holdings and titles.
(1605)
- Ser Maric the Crowshield Ruthern dies from an infected wound, (1541 - 1605).
(1607)
- Viktor Alric Ruthern dies from these lines are blotted out with heavy ink, (1585 - 1607).
- Joren Ruthern ascends to become the Eighth Count of Metterden.
(1609)
- Count Joren repeals the Ruthern Restoration Act and appoints Vladrick Ruthern as his Regent.
(1611)
- Count Joren is killed during a meeting with the King of Courland. The Greyspine rebellion starts following Jorens death.
- Uhtred Ruthern ascends to become the ninth Count of Metterden.
(1612)
- The second battle of the Rothswood takes place resulting in a Ruthern victory, restoring the Kingdom of Haense.
(1616)
- Uhtred Ruthern disappears, the male Bloodline of Ivan Ruthern ends leaving Vladrick Ruthern of Ailred’s blood to become the tenth Count of Metterdn.
(1643)
- During the voyage to Atlas Vladrick is lost at sea, with his fate unknown his only Son Rhys Ruthern becomes the eleventh Count of Metterden.
(1656)
- Rhys takes his family and flees Haense during the interregnum.
(1657)
- House Ruthern returns to Haense under Rhys, and pledges itself under Charles II of Haense.
(1658)
- Count Rhys signs the Greyguard pact with House Baruch
(1661)
- The Castle of Helmholtz is built, it stands as the seat for House Ruthern
(1665)
- Ailred Ruthern has his first son Demetrius with Katherine Baruch
- Dorian the "Bastard" attempts to kill his father Rhys, however is caught and hung

Patriarchs & Matriarchs of House Ruthern var Haense

House Ruthern is led solely by its Patriarch, usually the oldest capable, competent male. It is common for the Patriarch to give his brother(s) the ability to exercise some will over the authority, yet they should be in direct obedience to their older brother. House Ruthern was always ruled by the strong, and patrilineal descent meant little compared to power and above all, the preservation of the family.
Ailred I ‘the Turncloak’ var Ruthern ✝
County of Cavan, Lord Marshal of Oren, of the Decturem
Ivan I ‘The Seafaring’ var Ruthern ✝
Baron of Hammerspoint and Saltridge
Blessed Dmitry I var Ruthern ✝
Staunch supporter of House Carrion, blessed for his actions to enact vengeance for his Liege Lord’s death at the hand of Ailred Ruthern. Died in a charge to save the corpse of his liege, Franz Josef Carrion.
Alric I var Ruthern ✝
Count of Metterden, Commander of the Southern Gold Corps, Lord of Averheim, Lord Regent of Erochland, & Protector of the South.
Maric I var Ruthern ✝
Count of Metterden, Captain of the Southern Gold Corps, Lord of Averheim, Lord Regent of Erochland, & Protector of the South.
Demetrius I var Ruthern ✝
Count of Metterden, Lord Protector of The Spine, Grand Meyster of the Order of The Golden Gryphon, Baron of Rostig, and Lord of Alriczan.
Boris II Ruthern ✝
Count of Metterden, Grand Marshal of the Order of the Edelweiss, Protector of the Pass, Baron of Rostig, and Lord of Alriczan.
Viktor I var Ruthern ✝
Count of Metterden, Baron of Rostig, Protector of the Pass, and Lord of Alriczan.
Joren I var Ruthern ✝
Count of Metterden, Baron of Rostig, Protector of the Pass, and Lord of Alriczan.
Vladrick I var Ruthern ✝
Duke of Metterden (Title Abolished), Count of Metterden, Baron of Rostig, Protector of the Pass, and Lord of Alriczan.
Rhys I var Ruthern ✝
Duke of Vidaus, Count of Metterden, Baron of Rostig, Protector of the South, and Lord of Helmholtz.
Demetrius II var Ruthern ✝
Duke of Vidaus, Count of Metterden, Protector of the South, Baron of Rostig, Lord of Ivanhall, and Lord of Helmholtz
Konstantin I var Ruthern
Duke of Vidaus, Count of Metterden, Protector of the South, Baron of Rostig, Lord of Ivanhall, and Lord of Helmholtz
Viktor II var Ruthern ✝
Duke of Vidaus, Count of Metterden, Protector of the South, Baron of Rostig, Lord of Ivanhall, and Lord of Helmholtz
Sigmar I var Ruthern ✝
Count of Metterden, Protector of the South, Baron of Rostig, Lord of Ivanhall, and Lord of Helmholtz
Konstantin II var Ruthern ✝
Count of Metterden, Protector of the South, Baron of Rostig, Lord of Ivanhall, and Lord of Helmholtz
Viktoria I vas Ruthern ✝
Queen-consort of Hanseti-Ruska, Countess of Metterden, Protector of the South, Baroness of Rostig, Lady of Ivanhall, and Lady of Helmholtz
Aleksandr I var Ruthern ✝
Count of Metterden, Protector of the South, Baron of Rostig, Lord of Ivanhall, and Lord of Helmholtz
Maric II var Ruthern✝
Duke of Vidaus, Count of Metterden, Viscount of Greyspine, Protector of the South, Baron of Rostig, Lord of Ivanhall, and Lord of Helmholtz
Ailred II var Ruthern✝
Duke of Vidaus, Count of Metterden, Viscount of Greyspine, Protector of the South, Baron of Rostig, Lord of Ivanhall, and Lord of Helmholtz, Lord of Druzstra
Rhys II var Ruthern✝
Duke of Vidaus, Count of Metterden, Viscount of Greyspine, Protector of the South, Baron of Rostig, Lord of Ivanhall, and Lord of Helmholtz, Lord of Druzstra
Mikhail I var Ruthern✝
Duke of Vidaus, Count of Metterden, Viscount of Greyspine, Protector of the South, Baron of Rostig, Lord of Ivanhall, and Lord of Helmholtz, Lord of Druzstra
Aleksandr II var Ruthern✝
Duke of Vidaus, Count of Metterden, Viscount of Greyspine, Protector of the South, Baron of Rostig, Lord of Ivanhall, and Lord of Helmholtz, Lord of Druzstra
Viktor III var Ruthern
Duke of Vidaus, Count of Metterden, Viscount of Greyspine, Protector of the South, Baron of Rostig, Lord of Druzstra, and Lord of Morteskvan, Lord of Barrows, Patriarch of All-Ruthern
Tatiyana I vas Ruthern
Duchess of Vidaus, Countess of Metterden, Viscountess of Greyspine, Protector of the South, Baroness of Rostig, Lady of Druzstra, and Lady of Morteskvan, Lady of Barrows, Matriarch of All-Ruthern

Patriarchs of House Ruthern var Balian

The Patriarch of House Ruthern is typically the eldest of the mainline. However, it is not common in history for the current patriarch to be challenged for leadership of the house by other members of the family.
Erik I var Ruthern✝
Duke of Reutov, Count of Kositz
Ivan III var Ruthern✝
Duke of Reutov, Count of Kositz
Viktor II var Ruthern✝
Duke of Reutov, Count of Kositz, Viscount of Marsana, Baron of Marsana
Gaius I var Ruthern✝
Count of Marsana, Viscount of Marsana, Baron of Marsana
Demetrius III var Ruthern
Count of Marsana, Viscount of Marsana, Baron of Turonav, Lord of Alriczan, Patriarch of the Senior Line of House Ruthern

House Culture and Traditions

Ruthern soldiers marching through the thick woodlands of Erochland, heading south toward the Dreadlands.

The Rutherns descend from Raevir branches, and thus, their influence still stand to this day. Although, over centuries of the Raevs being oppressed, the Rutherns have come to reject many of the traditions associated with Raevir; most notably the botch method of speech. Nonetheless, traces of Raevir ancestry are still present in modern-day Rutherns, primarily in the naming of their children.

Madness is the first word to come to mind when describing the House, for indeed they have always held a reputation for being violent, unpredictable, and downright bizarre. The Rutherns hold an ancient record of military accomplishments, once upon a time, the Rutherns led the Orenian Empire’s largest militant Order. It stills continue to this day, Ruthernian bannermen are seen in nearly every conflict that involves mankind. As a result of such a rich history of military, Rutherns are more acclimatized and have an affinity for warfare and the various troubles conflict brings.

Legally, House Ruthern are agnatic-primogeniture, meaning that the oldest male of the current ruler will always inherit. Although it is not surprising for Rutherns to just simply usurp one another if they are deemed too weak to rule.

House Relics

Members of House Ruthern hold many objects that they have an emotional attachment to, but there are some truly renowned artifacts that have been passed down through generations that hold true value to the entirety of the House; for these items hold much history to their names.

The Book of Rutherns

The Book of Rutherns
The book was authored by a literate member of House Ruthern ancestor, Yaroslav, son of Ruther Barrow, founding-father of House Ruthern. Instead of taking up the sword as expected, Yaroslav chose the life of a scholar, a very unlikely position to find an ancient Ruthern in. This book contains written details on the origins of House Ruthern. It was passed on to his son, and his son passed it on, they continued to fill the book in, either by themselves or using writers. This book is mostly used to prove House Ruthern legitimacy and other deeds done by members of Ruthern. The book was discovered once more in the libraries of Averheim by Maric Ruthern, and he continued it with his own hand, his sons carrying it on after him.

Ivan's Cross

Ivan’s Cross
A simple Hussarian cross made of polished dark oak. Upon Ivan Rutherns reunion with his brother Ailred, he had his ships burned to the ground to signify the end of his days of piracy. The night before the ships were to be burned, he claimed to have had a dream in which GOD instructed him to carve a cross out of the mast, for if he did, he would hold divine favor. He did so before the burning, and carried it with him always. Ivan never suffered serious injury or illness with the cross in his possession, despite being a veteran of several wars and having fought many battles. When he did pass away, it was only after he had bequeathed the cross to his son Ivan. Ivan’s Cross is also featured on the coat of arms of House Ruthern.

Ruther’s Hammer
This is the hammer that was used by Ruther Barrow to massacre all who opposed him in the first days of House Ruthern. It was made for him by Lord Borislav of House Carrion when he was sent on a suicide mission to attack the rival Fortress of Kosanov. It is said that over five hundred men have fallen to this hammer. It was passed from Ruther to Boris, then from Boris to Ailred, where it was thought to be lost. Ailred, however, gave it to his son Vsevolod, and it was passed down his family until it reached the hands of Arik the Black. It was lost during the voyage to Atlas, only to be founded in a shipwreck by Rhys Ruthern.

Ruther's Hammer

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