House Franel

From Himitsu no Sensou

Franel is a lesser house of northern Dentoria. It lies to the northwest of Emeron and between Mansoure and Lireth.

Like most of northern Dentoria, most of Franel’s lands are comprised of wheat crops, though grapes for wine and apples for cider are grown at the most southernmost of its lands. Franel Manor lies on a hill, north of the surrounding villages, and is one of the more well-protected castles in Dentoria. Every year, on the first day of summer, a tournament is held that draws swordsmen from all over Dentoria.

House Franel is as much a servant to the sword as Lireth is to the horse and Mansoure is to the stave. Historically, Franel has always been a staunch supporter of House Emeron, and to this day remains its most loyal ally and trusted adviser. It maintains good relations with the other northern Houses; its ruling lords often being men of good sense and practicality has fostered relationships based on true respect. Lord Roivas, a tactician held in high esteem by Isaac of Emeron and a commander of the northern guard, ruled Franel until its sudden disappearance from history. His eldest son and heir, Lawrence, now searches with his siblings and remaining knights for the missing, and hope to restore the House to its former power. Two diagonally crossed dark blue swords pointing upwards against a white field forms House Franel’s crest. Their words are Liberty in Truth.

[edit] The Family Franel

Lawrence, Lord Regent of Franel, a man of twenty-five. Assured, confident, and according to some, mad.

• His siblings:
  • Kail, his brother, a man of twenty. Rash but honourable.
  • Celeste, his sister, sixteen years of age. Quiet and delicate.
• His parents:
  • Roivas, his father, the missing Lord of Franel. A commander of the Northern Guard, adviser to Isaac of Emeron. Level-headed and slow to trust.
  • Eria, his mother, also missing. From a merchant family.
• His sworn knights:
  • Sir Sawyer, a knight seventeen years of age. Devoted companion of Lord Kail.
  • Sir Keagan, a veteran knight and habitual scholar. Tutor to Lady Celeste.
  • Dame Faith, a woman of twenty-eight. Cheerful, irreverent, and very fond of alcohol.
• His acquired household:
  • Andrew, a shy and stuttering bard.
  • Anton, Kolton's elder brother and escort.
  • Calaith, a merchant's son, mage, and actor.
  • Chiel, a droll and amoral street rat.
  • Christopher, a Kanemorian noble, and spy for Mydra.
  • Corrina, a young girl from Lireth, rescued from forced prostitution in Colndor.
  • Demi, a Northern Dentorian common girl, searching for her father.
  • Elden, an enigmatic actor.
  • Elyiethe, a famous actress fleeing the destruction of Norey.
  • Fayre, a cunning dancer, a spy for Mydra.
  • Finlay, the Prince of Hanalan.
  • Inara, a merchant's daughter and thief.
  • Isobel, a friendly, although mute, bard.
  • Jace, a thief, quick of mind and learning.
  • Jakob, an Atsirian nomad.
  • Jonathan, a travelling mage from Kilia.
  • Kolton, an extremely expressive male dancer, Anton's younger brother.
  • Lady Lauren, of House Taerin in Korin. A pegasus knight.
  • Lyonesse, a scholar of dark magic and wife of Sir Keagan.
  • Maeve, an assassin and prostitute.
  • Pearl, a quiet and industrious dancer.
  • Lady Rae, Lauren's younger sister. A trainee pegasus knight.
  • Terrance, a priest and (very bad) spy for Father Eron and Sister Freya.
• His missing household:
  • Mario, head of the kitchens. Famed for his pasta.
  • Sister Jane, from the nearby convent. Taught Lady Celeste the staff.
  • Luigi, the gardener. A very good friend of Mario.
  • The knights:
    • Commander Raganall, head of the knights.
    • Sir Marsallis, master at arms, missing. Taught Lord Kail the sword.
    • Sir Larmeth, a master archer. Taught Lord Lawrence the bow.

Houses of Dentoria
Royal	Milesia
Northern	Emeron • Franel • Lireth • Mansoure
Eastern	Temair • Bresa • Nallen • Vernhail
Western	Conare • Allba • Rowan • Tersel
Southern	Rhia • Aeda • Diarnay • Keirnan