Sylric Bloodline

Crest of the Sylric Bloodline The Sylric Bloodline Founder: Thandir Sylric I Current Patriarch: Ailduin Sylric Condition: Organized Allegiance: Princedom of Fenn Current Grand Council Position: Grand Exchequer

The Sylric Bloodline is a bloodline of the Snow Elves, sworn to the Princedom of Fenn.

History

The Sylric name has been around for centuries. The founder, Thandir Sylric I, was one of the original Snow Elves, having followed the Tundraks to Lomal and his Word Alter. This made him one of the first Snow Elves. However due to the scattering of the Snow Elves, most of the history from then to The Realm of Anthos was lost and has never been recovered.

The Sylrics found themselves to be weak and unskillful, so the head of the family, Althidon Sylric, sought out hard labor for his namesake. He drilled into his heritage that they will be the ones to become the backbone of the Princedom, not only through hard labor but also through the military. Throughout the years they were always the first ones to the mines or to the forest and always the last ones to leave the forge. Working became their blood and thus from then on all Sylrics, male and female alike, were looked on as the strongest of the Snow Elves. Althidon, however, never left Anthos. He died there and named Thandir Sylric II as the new Patriarch.

Thandir II lead the Sylrics’ into Athera right where they always were to be, with the Tundrak Bloodline. During their time in Athera, the Sylrics did the work of thousands of men with only 300 men in their ranks, thus making their name ring loud throughout the Princedom of Fenn. As all races left Athera, Thandir was still the head of the Sylric namesake and followed the Tundraks to their new home, Tar’sil on The Isles of Vailor.

When the Iron Uzg attacked The Princedom, the Sylrics lost more than ¾ of its family when they defended outside the City of Tar’sil. All that were left fled from the Princedom except for Thandir II. He felt obligated to stay and carry out his namesake and once again become the backbone of the Snow Elves. He married and had two sons and 2 daughters, Ailduin and Selgauth being his sons, while Arthion and Velatha were his daughters. As Vailor came to an end, Thandir II passed away on the journey to The Isles of Axios where Ailduin was left to shoulder the Sylric namesake by himself. His fellow siblings all abandoned him and the rest of the Snow Elven kin.

Ailduin has been the patriarch of the Sylrics since then. He has reclaimed their position as the strongest Snow Elves and has been the hardest worker as well. By doing so he brought a new age for the Sylrics’ and even his siblings have started returning to the Princedom, finally proud to bear the name of a Sylric.

Attributes, Traits, and Disposition

Sylrics are known to be very focused at everything they do, whether that is being a soldier of the Ivae’fenn or taking up a role among the ranks of the Bilok’thuln. Thus, many would consider them more serious than other bloodlines, unlike the notably carefree Tathvirs. However when asked a question, Sylrics tend not to think too long or hard about an answer to it and tend to blurt out what comes to mind and leaving it at that, unlike the Annungilbens. They are known for being rather straightforward and to the point.

Since they have a reputation as hard workers, Sylrics tend to master many skills and perform such, thus proving that they are the true backbone of the Princedom when it comes to the flow of resources. With their reputation as hard workers, Sylrics often find themselves seated among the Grand Council filling the position of Head of the Bilok'thuln and also the Grand Exchequer. It is not uncommon to see a Sylric mining or blacksmithing, providing the Princedom with all that is needed to live. They also are common to be lumberjacks and engineers of all types. With all of their hard work, Sylrics tend to be very muscular, with a strong, bulky, but well-built build to them. They tend to be the tallest among the Snow Elves and have grey to blue eyes. They typically have white to silver hair, but there have been some with blonde hair.

Throughout the Snow Elven years and all the conflicts they faced, the Sylrics have tended to be on the front lines of all major battles. Their thoughts on other Elves are complicated, as centuries of battle waged against them has hardened the opinions of some Sylrics against their Mali’mira cousins. A Sylric will marry out from other elven subraces but they try to stick more toward the Snow Elven culture.

Because the Sylrics are more muscular and stronger, they are always on the front lines during times of war. Their weapon of choice includes a warhammer and a shield, though some elect to wield greataxes instead. To stare down a Sylric upon the battlefield is no comforting feat, as their bulky posture, large size, and choice of weaponry makes for an intimidating sight. Sylrics tend to wear heavy plate armor so that they can last longer on the front lines, much like most soldiers of the Ivae’fenn. When a siege is taking place, Sylrics are generally manning the siege engines, specializing in their craft and operation.

Ceremonies

When a new Sylric is brought into the world a special Ceremony is held called, Wryvun’ahern, translating to Wryvun’s blessing. This ceremony celebrates the life that Wryvun will bless upon the child, whether it be a life dedicated to soldiering or to working hard. A feast is held accompanied by festive music and dancing.

When each and every Sylric reach the age of 25, a coming of age ceremony known as, Bilok’ihnsil, is held to prove that they can be truly called a Sylric. This ceremony is much different then Wryvun’ahern. Each child must venture outside of the walls of the Princedom and forge themselves their own personal weapon. They must gather all the materials themselves and by themselves alone. No help shall be offered to them. They must build their own forge and use what they gather to create a beautiful piece of weaponry, whether it be a greataxe or a warhammer. When they finish and feel that it is worthy of the Sylric name, they are to return to the Princedom and present it first to their father and then to the head of the Sylrics himself. Once their weapon is approved by both their father and the patriarch then a hunt is held to test the durability of the weapon. A feast is then followed provided by the spoils of the hunt. As the feast ends the patriarch approaches the child, presenting him the Sylric Insignia, to be branded on to their weapon as well as stitched onto their cloak. This is to mark that they are now a true Sylric.

Notable Members

Thandir Sylric I - The founder of the Sylric Bloodline, from whom all Sylrics are directly descended. He was one of the first Snow Elves, being one of the original Elves to pass through the World Altar.

Ailduin Sylric - Reorganizer of the Sylric Bloodline in modern times, current Patriarch of the Sylric Bloodline, Grand Exchequer within the Grand Council and of the Bilok'thuln.