Orne'Valerin Dynasty

The Orne'Valerin Dynasty is an influential noble house mostly concentrated in Yimmu-Audal and the surrounding nations. The dynasty originated from the merging of an upper and lower branch of the same family, the Orne'tare and the Maximos, with Leeicus Maximos-Caicuria and Erissa of Ornemere as the common ancestors. The founders of the Orne'Valerin are the Three Founders: Hirae and Toren from the Orne'tare side and Adeline from the Maximos side. The places of origin of both families are the megacity of Jirn and the city of Swal-Awz. The family has branches that are part of other dynasties as well through marriages and adoptions, like the Caicuria, the Rochelle, the Ponténne, the Cumber, the Seeker, the Caspiel, the McSpiegel, the Wei-Du, the Naryshkin and a few others. While most of the members of the Orne'Valerin are Caicuria, not all lines are in the Caicuria Dynasty (the Orne'Valerin-Rochelle line, for example.) As of the 7th of October of 2022, 7 members of the Orne'Valerin were also Audalad.

Orne'tare Brotherhood
The Orne'tare family (meaning Iron Will in Caeda language) started with the brotherhood of two Knights, Toren Orne'tare and Hirae Orne'tare, when Toren forged both of them their first familial swords, Toren's Iron Will and Hirae's Iron Bond, and they proceeded to do the first Iron Willing and Iron Bonding ceremony.

Even though the knights had no blood relations, they had formed a brotherly relationship during their training and missions as Knights of Anoshphey, and this was to be the core of their family. Their known motto was then made to showcase this commitment: "The metal that does not bend!". The full saying was inscribed in Iron Bond, with the motto being the main takeaway from it. Their family might not be made from blood or other common bonding factors. Their family was made because they willed it themselves, and as such, it was a commitment that was to be taken seriously, and not bent to anyone's will besides their own.

As time went on, the family grew with both brothers adopting their own kids and Toren marrying Silverchu Rochelle, and soon they'd become one of the biggest branches of the Caicuria family. Both brothers and their kids would grow economically and in nobility, eventually becoming Counts.

Jagdasian line of Maximos
The Maximos line had deeper, older roots. This old and proud family had origins in the realm of Jagdas, a different world than Rathnir from which the first Audaladae travelled from. Even after many generations, their lineage could still be traced to the legendary Ultrabrot, as well as having origins in the Ponténne Dynasty.

The Maximos, however, were not numerous, and Leeicus would end up getting adopted into the Caicuria Dynasty, creating the Maximos-Caicuria branch. With his marriage to the saint Erissa of Ornemere, the line would go on and, eventually, the Orne'tare would be adopted into this line, with both growing until it had become the biggest main branch of the Caicurias. With age, Leeicus retired and Erissa ascended, leaving the line to be headed by Adeline. It was then that the founders of the Orne'tare family and Adeline came together to discuss the future of the Maximos.

Orne'Valerin Merge
With the Orne'tare and the Maximos being closely related, as well as both having ancestry in Leeicus Maximos and Erissa, both families decided that their official union would bring prosperity and growth, and thus they united themselves through their common ancestry. In the town center of Jirn, Adeline read the document that had been signed by the Three Founders:"The Maximos line has existed for over a year, starting with humble beginnings when the founder of the family, Leeicus, adopted a large rat as his son. Though it has steadily increased in size, it hasn't changed its structure. With the creation of the Orne'Tare branch of the family a boom in members occurred, with the Orne'Tare branch growing larger than the rest of the family as a whole. This kept the Maximos line growing while the rest of the Caicuria Dynasty stagnated. I've realized this and remembered my own struggles with being subservient to a larger family, and so I came to the dual heads of the Orne'Tare with a proposal. We came to the agreement that Adeline's Maximos line and Orne'Tare lines would be reorganized into the Orne'Valerin, the Iron Dynasty. The Orne'Valerin would consist of 3 heads, Toren Orne'Valerin, Hirae Orne'Valerin, and myself, with all members of Adeline's Maximos line and Orne'Tare branches taking this new name."The union was a success, and the other family members who had origin in Leeicus and Erissa eagerly followed. With this, the family would gain new members and branches in Joveneos, Ming and Nylah, as well as Foxmunk, who was considered part of the family even though he did not bear the Orne'Valerin name.

By earning the blessings of old Leeicus and the wise ancestral spirit of Pontéos "The Great", the family would also claim succession to the Pontinne royal family, after being told by the spirit that the Orne'Valerin have held true the values of their ancient family and being gifted by the ancestor with the Pontinne Royal Crown and the family artefacts.

The Iron Willing and Iron Bonding Ceremony
The Iron Willing and Iron Bonding Ceremony is the initiation ceremony in which a member of the Orne'Valerin becomes officially bonded to the Dynasty. This tradition originated with the formation of the Orne'tare with the forging of the Iron Bond and Iron Will swords. Nowadays, the use of those two swords is not strictly necessary, but it is still required that a familial sword is used by a person that has been given the power to conduct the ceremony.

The ceremony consists of the Family Officiant asking the new member if he is ready to receive the Iron Will of the family and being Iron Bonded to the Dynasty, followed by having the new member receiving a blow of the ceremonial sword, knocking them out cold. While the person is unconscious and bleeding, they are said to have a dream of iron and steel. They are then cared for, and usually recover in a few hours, bearing the scar of the ceremony, which is a symbol worn with pride in the family.

Child's Play
The Orne'Valerin are known for having family games, mostly consisting of hunting each other with dangerous weapons. Sometimes those games are done in the manner of Hide and Seek, while others consist of the kid running away from their parents while they hunt them with said weapons. Most of the time, the latter is done, and is considered a sign of having loving parents.

Family by Merit
Similarly to the Caicuria tradition, the Orne'Valerin Dynasty grows through adoptions, birth and marriages. These methods allow the Founders, the House Heads and the family members themselves to screen through the potential new members in order to guarantee the family values are followed through and that no internal conflict will occur due to the addition of a controversial member in the family. Adoptions are the most common way of the three, with all but two members of the family having any blood related bonds (Adeline and Nylah). Marriages come right after, with a total of five members having ever been married (Toren, Joveneos, Ilyy, Beagle and Kali). Blood relations (birth), as previously said, only occurred in one of the lines, and is important to say that being blood related by itself does not guarantee entrance in the Orne'Valerin Dynasty. The child needs to go through the process just like any other.

Concept of the Seeker
A concept created by the wisdom of Raeden Seeker, this tradition is all about incentivizing members of the Dynasty to look at the world outside of our own walls, and bringing that knowledge to their own lives and to their own nations. The concept is a showcase of the exemplary nature of Raeden, who travelled around the world and applied her acquired wisdom on improving the lives of her family members and friends. The members of the family who prove themselves worth of this tradition, acquire the name Seeker as a honorary familial title, one of great pride.

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Orne'Valerin-Rochelle
The Orne'Valerin-Rochelle branch was created when Toren Orne'Valerin married Silverchu Rochelle and adopted Beagle as his son. Beagle Orne'Valerin-Rochelle would go to expand the family by adopting Kilcount and Monkey, with Monkey later adopting Kali. The branch has most of the royal titles in the family, with Monkey being King of Yimmu-Audal and Kali being one of two "Diarchs" of Lirgal. The branch also has most of the markets of the family, with market 55 and monkey market being owned by Beagle and Monkey respectively.

This branch is known for being located in a broader area of Alteniquia, with members in Lirgal, Talor and Kingdom of Yimmu-Audal, unlike the other more Anoshphite based branches. Beagle was officialized as a House Head when he received the familial sword "Iron Faith", and as such, he can do the initiation ceremony for any new members of his branch.

Kali is married to Lunari Royal, Riley Luon. Both Monkey and Beagle are Audalads.

Orne'Valerin-Seeker
The Orne'Valerin-Seeker branch was created by Toren's adoption of Ilyy, his only daughter. Ilyy would first marry KJ Wei-Du and adopt two kids, Belisarius Orne'Valerin Wei-Du and Chili Orne'Valerin Wei-Du. Later, they'd divorce and Ilyy would then adopt Mei Mei. After her death, Ilyy would adopt Lumiya. Belisarius would go to adopt Scythe, increasing the branch. The branch holds some noble titles, with Ilyy being a Regent of Anoshphey, Belisarius being Viscount of Apasiril, and Scythe being Baron of Thera. The branch is highly influential due to their vast knowledge of the world. Taking up the values of Toren's mother, Raeden Seeker, the Orne'Valerin Seeker branch is known for being seekers of knowledge all around the world while being loyal to the Anoshphite crown. While Toren's market 55 was sold to the Orne'Valerin-Rochelle line, the treasure that he kept for the defense of Anoshphey was passed down to Ilyy.

This branch is also known for their combat prowess or military focus, with both Ilyy and Belisarius having been Grand Bashars (military leadership position) of the Knights of Anoshphey, and Chili being the Grand Bashar of the Yimmu-Audal military before retiring and giving the title to Kilcount. Ilyy was officialized, together with Beagle and Siyoi, as a House Head and received the familial sword "Iron Bride", being able to do the ceremony for any new members of her branch.

Ilyy is the only Audalad of this line, besides Toren.

Orne'Valerin-Caspiel
The Orne'Valerin-Caspiel branch was created through Hirae's adoption of Siyoi, his only child. Siyoi would go to adopt Milk and Zunarmi, and Milk would expand the family by adopting AwzTurtle, who would later adopt Bran. This branch holds many comital, vicontiel and baronial titles, with Hirae holding the County of Shiny with AwzTurtle as the Viscount, Siyoi holding the County of Eirini, Milk holding the County of Umiho and being a Viscount of Stomeste, Bran being the Baron of Elyséa and Zunarmi being the Baron of Toren (town). The Orne'Valerin-Caspiel are known for being the descendents of the now-defunct titles of the Royalty of Shiny due to their Cumber heritage.

This branch is mostly known for their liking of the waters, mainly the Sea of Pearls, where it originated. In terms of skills, the branch is known for their skilled builders and smiths, who are always in high demand both in the family and in their respective nations.

Other Branches
There are three other branches in the family that are alive but do not have more than 2 generations: the Orne'Valerin-Maximos (Adeline's branch), the Orne'Valerin-Ponténne (Joveneos' branch), the Maximos-Caicuria Naryshkin (Foxmunk's branch).

The Orne'Valerin-Maximos branch starts with Adeline and her four kids: Dauern, Steakfilly (dead), Rais and Blum; and Adeline's sister, Nylah. The branch is small, but has been growing recently. Adeline holds the megacity of Jirn, the most important and developed city in Anoshphey and Yimmu-Audal, and the Countship of Stomeste as well. Adeline is also the Jakhan of Kisathina, the royal title of the Kisathina city-state, as well as a Regent of Anoshphey. Adeline is an Audalad.

The Orne'Valerin-Ponténne branch is composed of Joveneos and his only child, Ming. Joveneos is descended from Ponteos "the Great", a past Duke of Anoshphey, and a very important ancestral spirit in the Covenant of Kaiho religion. Joveneos himself is seen with great respect in the Duchy of Anoshphey and is an advisor of the Duchess. Ming is a lower noble of the district of Nepali, in the Jirnite megacity. Joveneos is an Audalad.

The Maximos-Caicuria Naryshkin consists of Foxmunk and his father Rat Meat Jones, who died long before the formation of the Orne'Valerin. In honor of his father, Foxmunk keeps the old name of the family, Maximos-Caicuria, instead of adopting the Orne'Valerin name. His father was a well known Chief Diplomat of Yimmu-Audal and member of the Bardonian government, as well as being the Baron of Amos before his son. Foxmunk followed his father's steps and was also a Chief Diplomat in Yimmu-Audal, eventually also becoming an Emperor himself. Both Foxmunk and Rat are Audalads.

The Orne'Valerin family has one dead branch that died before the formation of the Dynasty, known as the Maximos-Caicuria Prisma branch. The branch consists of the Prisma brothers, Abdulla and Fireworker. Abdulla died during the Prisma Rebellion against the Duchy of Anoshphey, and Fireworker has never been seen since the rebellion. The line is considered dead due to the lack of information about Fireworker for the last decades, and because of the dishonor Abdulla brought with the Rebellion.

Leeicus Orne'Valerin
Leeicus Orne'Valerin is considered to be the uniting ancestor of the entire Orne'Valerin, also called "generation zero", as all of the Orne'Valerin are related to him. Leeicus upholds all of the important values to the Orne'Valerin, from the hardwork demonstrated in building the megacity of Jirn for years without end, to the kindness and caring demeanor that allowed the Orne'tare brothers and many other Jirnites to grow as individuals and as a group within his walls, and finally to the unwavering loyalty to the nation that all other Orne'Valerins share.

Erissa of Ornemere
Erissa is the holiest relative of the Orne'Valerins, as the late wife of Leeicus, being the Prophet and Founder of the Covenant of Kaiho religion, one of the biggest faiths in Anoshphey and Umiho. Although many of the Orne'Valerins never had the pleasure to meet her, for the pressure of the rotten souls leading her to an early grave, her last words written to Leeicus still echo in the hearts of all her followers and family: "Take care of our children, care for them above all else." It is believed, both in religion and culture, that she took the place of the sun, watching over and warming the hearts of her people.

Ultrabrot
One of the founders of Urnu-Arrak and of the Audaladae civilization in Rathnir, after crossing the world boundaries from Jagdas to Rathnir, Ultrabrot is the oldest known ancestor of the Orne'Valerin Dynasty. A skillful and determined miner, Ultrabrot carried the prototype of the values that would eventually lead to the culmination of the Dynasty's values. With the gift of eternal life, he casually watched as the years went by and the seeds he and StoryStudio planted in the previously named Shyr-Arrak grew into the continental sized, multicultural and religiously tolerant nation and people of the Audaladae.

Ghastly "The Uniter"
As the founder of the renowned Caicuria Dynasty together with Longbow, Ghastly's actions were the foresteps that would eventually lead to the formation of the Orne'Valerin Dynasty. By building up the initial infrastructure amidst the vast arid Audalad desert, Ghastly made way for citizens of different areas to meet and expand their own horizons. By creating a big and welcoming dynasty, Ghastly managed to bring to the Orne'tares the concept of a family with which they would create their own. Later, with their adoption into the Caicuria dynasty like the Maximos, the traditions and values of their Dynasty would hold great influence over the direction taken by the Orne'Valerins.

Pontéos "The Great"
While Pontéos "The Great" was not alive when the dynasty was formed, his ideals and tales were of great importance on shaping the ideals of the dynasty. The highly respected ancestral spirit brought to the Maximos and Orne'tare the gift of his blessing, being a great uniting factor that led to the succesful merge. Pontéos was always seen as a role model for any Anoshphite, having planted the founding seeds that would lead to the tight-knit, welcoming and tolerant community fostered in the Duchy. Watching over his people, Pontéos would always be there to welcome the ones who eventually passed away into the Ancestral Plane, being almost venerated as a guide of souls to the place of the dead.

Raeden Seeker
Raeden is one of the most important relatives to both Toren and Hirae, providing them with the concept of a complete family by adopting them and being their maternal figure as well as their mentor. The relationship developed between Raeden and the two Orne'tares was the basis of the "Child's Play" tradition and became a great example of how parents should treat their kids. In the darkest times, when Toren and Hirae needed a family the most, Raeden was always there to make sure they knew they were not alone.

Raeden is also a great example of the values of the Orne'Valerin, and brought to the family the "Concept of the Seeker" tradition, named after her due to the greatness of her deeds. Having been an Empress (The Last Ember of Astyllea) in the past, Raeden showcased the importance of friendships and knowledge about the outside in order to achieve growth in all areas of life, something that the Orne'tares were not accostumed to, due to being very self-centered in Anoshphey. This knowledge brought great improvements to the family and allowed it to expand farther than before, being one of the biggest reasons as to why it succeeded despite all the chaos of Astyllea's fall.

Not only that, but Raeden's magical power is, during many times, a backbone for the family, with her ability of being able to communicate and bring wisdom of those that have already passed away. Her necromancy is also a source of hope to those who lose their parents, siblings or children, as, if the conditions are met, Raeden is able to bring them back to life with her outstanding healing magic.

Royal Titles
The Orne'Valerin Dynasty holds three Royal Titles in total: Adeline, the Jakhan of Kisathina; Monkey, the King of Yimmu-Audal; and Kali, a "Diarch" of Lirgal.

Higher Nobility Titles
The Orne'Valerin Dynasty holds four Counties in Anoshphey: Adeline, Countess of Stomeste; Hirae, Count of Shiny; Siyoi, Count of Eirini; Milk, Count of Umiho.

The Dynasty also holds three Viscount titles in Anoshphey: Milk, Viscount of Stomeste; AwzTurtle, Viscount of Shiny; Belisarius, Viscount of Prisma.

The Dynasty holds one County in Kingdom of Yimmu-Audal: Kali, Countess of Eldal-Adadi.

Lower Nobility Titles
The Orne'Valerin Dynasty holds 7 Baronies in the High Kingdom of Yimmu-Audal: Monkey, Baron of Urnu-Oyori; Kali, Baroness of Cannondore; Belisarius, Baron of Prisma; Scythe, Baron of Thera; Siyoi, Baron of Erissardè; Milk, Baron of Citomushom; Bran, Baron of Eliséa.

The Dynasty also holds two District-level title in the High Kingdom of Yimmu-Audal: Ming, Lyorú of Nepali; Ilyy, Lyorú of Aevindaron.

The Dynasty holds one Barony-level title in Bardonia (soon Lunaris): Zunarmi, Baron of Toren (town).

Government / Court Titles
The Orne'Valerin Dynasty holds 7 Royal Positions (non-nobility, 4 of which are court related) in the High Kingdom of Yimmu-Audal: Beagle, the Chief Diplomat; Kilcount, the Grand Bashar; Adeline, the Domestikos; Ilyy, the Court Advisor for Anoshphey; Joveneos, the Royal Cartographer; Rais, the Royal Archivist; Monkey, the Royal Magistrate.

Religious Titles
In Hukar Sharud, 9 members of the Orne'Valerin possess religious titles: Foxmunk, a Custodian of the Faith and Kai'Yi Audalad; Monkey, as both a Sharrulad Overseer and Archpriest, as well as Ormu Audalad; Beagle, as Ormu Audalad; Adeline, Joveneos and Toren, as Ormu Audalad; Ilyy, as Shyr Audalad; Milk, as an Ankidi; Belisarius, as a Hukarad Priest and Nergassi.

In Covenant of Kaiho, x members of the Orne'Valerin possess religious titles: ...

In Asitir, x members of the Orne'Valerin possess religious titles: ...

(KALI HELP ME FILLING UP THE ASITIR PLEASE)

Honorary Titles
In Yimmu-Audal, Toren has the honorary title of "The Patron of Urnu-Arrak" for having bought back the Audalad capital from the horde of barbarians.

(FEEL FREE TO ADD ANY OTHERS WITH A BRIEF EXPLANATION)

Familial Weapons
The Orne'Valerin Dynasty has 8 familial weapons, both ceremonial and honorary. It is tradition to have the weapon be named with a compound name in which the first word is "Iron". In the earlier weapons (Iron Will, Iron Bond and Iron Heart), the swords were inscribed with their story or representation. The later swords and the ones currently being made have transitioned to tell the story of their bearer through inscribed poetry.

Iron Will
The first weapon ever successfully forged by Toren with the previously lost Caedan technology of the Toraeri Steel, the Iron Will gave name to the Orne'tare brotherhood (Orne'tare meaning Iron Will in Caeda language). Inscribed in the blue tinted blade, lays the story of the people who had first invented the steel from which it was made. Together with Iron Bond, it forms the two founding swords of the family."As the first sword forged by the rediscovered Toraeri Steel, Ironwill is the embodiment of the Caedan people's willpower. Tempered by the same forces with which their steel is forged, the Caedan's sheer determination is present in the blade's undeniable persistence to not break against all odds."

Iron Bond
The second weapon ever successfully forged by Toren with the Toraeri Steel, the jade green Iron Bond was gifted to Hirae, with which the Orne'tare brotherhood would be officially formed and the creation of the initiation ceremony would have first happened. Inscribed in the blade, lay the full saying of the family which would later be shortened into the family motto. Together with Iron Will, it forms the two founding swords of the family."Most Brotherhoods are formed by blood. Others are formed by money, faith or war. But ours, Hirae, is born from Iron. An Iron that no blacksmith can bend, an Iron that no battle can break, an Iron that no heat can melt. My brother, ours was born from Iron Will."

Ironheart
The origins of this weapon are believed to be supernatural, as no blacksmith or forge has been attributed to it. Instead, the blood-red sword suddenly appeared on the hands of Toren, after his fall from the Temple of Monath. Inscribed in the blade was the story of which many believe led to its creation."The product of a dealing with the mischievous God Baat, this sword was exchanged for an act of devotion from one of Tor'ah's followers when he fell into dire misfortune. The callous nature of this blade causes deep and agonizing lacerations as unforgiving as the frigid winters of Nuown."

Iron Faith
This exquisite saber, made of the usual Toraeri Steel, was gifted to Beagle as his ceremonial weapon. The golden handle boldly displayed the silvery blue steel in a luxurious manner, with a poem inscribed on one of the sides. On the battlefield, the saber stood as a flag of the bearer's nation as much as any piece of cloth. In violent waters the man was blessed

Given by divines the daunting quest

To rid the sands and shores of pest

Brought by waves of war and unrest.

Through hardship he'd be pressed

For they knew the priest possessed

An Iron Faith no soul could best.

Iron Bride
A sturdy quarterstaff, reinforced by Toraeri steel, was gifted to Ilyy as her ceremonial weapon. The magenta colored ipê wood of its shaft was as perplexing as the rose gold steel that layed on each of the staff's side. In a spiraling manner, the bearer's story was told in a poem as mysterious as herself. Long are the days of the fleeing strides.

One who, from conflict, used to hide

Became a mother with her own pride

Longing the sound of when steel collides

With will and power to change the tides.

Now, no one but her, her fate will decide

As this is the tale of the Iron Bride.

Iron Dawn
This shiny saber, made of Toraeri Steel like the others, was gifted to Siyoi as his ceremonial weapon. From the dark violet elegant hilt, a peony colored blade rises like the dawn on a clear day. On the blunt edge, a poetry about the bearer's life changes sang like the early birds of the north. Over mountain and sea, roams the knight

Guided by his ancestors through the night

Watching constellations shining bright

Like gems on the sky, but black and white.

When the rays of the sun come into sight

And early birds of all kinds take flight

Rises the Iron Dawn, a colourful delight.

Iron Matriarch
This Familial Weapon is still being made.

Iron Maiden
This Familial Weapon is still being made.

Cockatrice Egg
The Cockatrice Egg is an artefact that was found by Toren Orne'Valerin after he slayed the Cockatrice of the Smiling Mountain. After the original egg hatched, Raeden Seeker used her magic to reconstruct it and transform it into an unbreakable artefact. The artefact symbolizes the riches of the Dynasty and its origins back when the family had received the district of Aevindaron, as well as the unbreakable nature of its members in the face of adversity.

Eternal Seeds
The Eternal Seeds are an artefact that was passed down by the Cumber Dynasty to Hirae Orne'Valerin as the new Count of Shiny, previously known as the Royal Isles of Shiny. The artefact has the power to bring back the dead who holds it, and transforms them into a plant-based being. It symbolizes the perpetual nature of the Dynasty and the ability to bloom even amidst the darkest of situations.

Three Feathers
The Three Feathers are artefacts that were created with the death of Toren Orne'Valerin. Their golden and magical nature managed to capture the essence of Toren, with one of them holding his soul, being a link between the physical world and the ancestral plane. The holders of the feathers are unknown to the public, but it's said that it was given to the three close family members of Toren.

Spicy Salmon
The Spicy Salmon is an artefact that was given to the Dynasty by Joveneos and is now waiting to be displayed in the Jirnite Museum. The magical salmon can burn any person that is fish slapped with it, but strangely does not harm the wielder. It is an old artefact of the Ponténne Dynasty, and is held dearly by the Orne'Valerins.

Pontinieden Crown
The Pontinieden Crown is an artefact inherited from the Ponténne Dynasty. It is a simple golden crown with a lot of history behind it, worn and forged by Pontéos "the Great" himself.