House Aquilia

House Aquilia
House Aquilia is a noble house in Valreach. Its former head of house was Choros Aquilia but was soon replaced by Celestin Aquilia. It is the primary house in control of the region of Athelrien, with its capital estate in the city of Nidaros. It has close ties to the House of Aulian, which has its main residence within The City of Nidaros.

The House Motto is 'In spite of Destiny, we forge our own Fate'. Another common phrase is 'Fortes Aquilia', which roughly translates to "Power be with Aquilia!"

Founding
The house's true historical origins are unknown, but the first written records of 'Aquilia' date back to the formation of The Kingdoms of Valreach. They speak of a legend involving the supposed founder, Lunden (now referred to as Lunden The Great/The First):

"... The gods had forgotten the people of Nidaros. Famine, disease and ceaseless cannon-fire threatened to end them all...

The assailants would not give up the siege, giving them only the choice of surrender, or starving within their beloved city walls. Many had already succumbed to hunger, the rich desperately trying to peddle their wealth for even the tiniest slice of moldy bread. All hope was lost.

One cold and unforgiving night, the citizens were jolted awake by a strange sound... Was it screaming? Laughter? It crept closer, and they realized it to be naught but the whistle of eagles. The sky darkened with their arrival, the flapping of wings deafening, they thought the end was nigh, that it was an omen of the end, till they realized what the soar of eagles were doing. One by one, they dropped bunches of grapes, peaches, apricots and many fruits that the people had never seen before. They scrambled to catch them, treating every single drop of sweet juice as if it was gold...

'Twas a miracle, one that saved thousands of poor souls from starvation, but the story does not end here. It is said that one day, as the eagles were bearing fruit once more to the city, they had brought a brave young man named Lunden from the city of Valrum. He took pity upon the population, and decided to help drive the assailants of the city away.

He made a deal with the eagles. They stormed the enemy army brutally, ripping them limb from limb, leaving naught but one soldier alive, so he may tell his superiors what had transpired. They would stand guard near the city since that day, eventually spreading to the entirety of the Eastern Drakaesland. In exchange, Lunden and ay of his succesors were to be Lords of the Land.

The people hailed Lunden as a hero, and thus was born a great and respected noble house, the House of Aquilia, based on an ancient name of the eagles."

Sensitive information and house secrets have been obscured.

The practice of Falconry, too, is said to originate around the same time as the supposed founding of House Aquilia.

Current Affairs
Currently, House Aquilia mostly engages in the administration of The City of Nidaros, the greater region of Athelrien and is in charge of most cultural displays inside Valreach. They earn their wealth by taxing the citizens, and by donations from the many sponsors that their many balls, feasts and markets attract.

Currently, the Patriarch of the house is Celestin Aquilia, a title they have assumed following the incapacity to rule of their Uncle, Choros Aquilia. They are engaged in multiple projects around the city and are increasing its economic development and military capabilities.

Subsequently, Heaven Aquillia gave birth to her son through an affair with an unidentified nobleman. He lived in the House of Aulian until he returned to claim his title from his uncle, Choros Aquilia.

-Lone von Hawkstein 12/31/23 First day of the Treaty

Along with this The House of Aquilia under it's current leader is now a "Sub House" via a Treaty, willingly is under the House of Hawkstein, with this they have joined the Hawkstein family tree for what it seems permently. And Celestin Aquilia the current Head of House Aquilia was adopted by Lone von Hawkstein Grand Crown also known has Head of House Hawkstein. Celestin Aquilia became the Second Son of Lone von Hawkstein, while Lone von Hawkstein's first son is MarkedLapiz von Hawkstein which was first to be unofficialy adopted by Lone von Hawkstein. Currently MarkedLapiz is first in line of the Elbaidan-Omanien Neutral Kingdom's Throne, but the Throne of the Elu_Khanate Province of the Celestial Order of Elu a State that is in the Republic of Novum in Rathnir remains unclear whom will be the next heir in Line.