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Legend
Despite it all, there I stood, unwavering.
O N W A R D S
| A History
The Althams trace their history back to the Arget Isles of the old, Northern Kingdoms; their family historically lied just above the middle of the strict Silver Elven caste society, forming a sort of low-nobility. They served as diplomats and scholars, with various family members living throughout the continent. Beginning with Bancroft Altham, the family was lifted to a higher, middling nobility, with his youngest Eastoft Altham serving on the Silver Council of Arget and his eldest, Royston Altham, serving as a key diplomat in the north of the new Eastern Kingdoms.
The family established a small estate on the coast southeast of Storm's Landing in the early 2300s, and the son of Royston, Leighton, had grown a small fortune shipping goods throughout the southeast of the continent.
The course of the Althams was forever changed in the disaster that befell the Arget Isles in 2306, and having been in the region, their few merchant ships were the first to arrive, scouring the ruins for survivors. Returning to the small family estate southeast of the Landing, these survivors began to construct homes of their own and grow a city around the estate, creating the city of Eldpoint, with Leighton, the owner of the estate, being named as Count of the city and the successor to Lord and Lady Cerridwen on the Silver Council.
Continuing to grow the city's dominance and influence, prosperity befell the people of Eldpoint through profitable exports of tea, marble, and quartz, as well as other manufactured goods. At this time, the hamlet in Verdant Valley was established by a close family friend, Thryss Vendolyn. Having two separate Lavoyarde families marry into the house, the family has been influenced by their traditions and culture.
Still now, the family has continued to grow in influence, uniting the many regions surrounding the city of Eldpoint under a single banner in wake of the threats of the realm, forming the Kingdom of Aethel Deira.
| A Lineage
LIVING
Leighton Altham
The current head of the house, Leighton is son to Royston and Violen, and father to Amelia Rose. He is married to Carling, and was the founder of the estate that later grew into the City of Eldpoint.
Carling Altham (née Montilyette)
Kephale of Astrakhan, Carling is mother to Amelia Rose and married to Leighton. She resides in Astrakhan where she oversees the town's business and affairs.
Amelia Rose Altham
Daughter to Carling and Leighton, Amelia was born in the city of Eldpoint and continues to reside there, owning a small vinyard north of the city's walls and producing a small amount of wine on the Aendritaur Estate.
Eastoft Altham
Son of Bancroft and Daena and married to Rosamonde, Eastoft has long studied in the realms of medicine and scholarship, at first being the Dean of Medicine at the Regal Isles Infirmary in Arget, and later the Dean of Medicine and Alchemy at the Eldpoint Hospital. He has also previously served as the Deputy Headmaster of Frostwarts.
Rosamonde Altham (née Desrosiers)
Rosamonde, born into a family with Lavoye roots, is foremost gardener in the family, originally helping to tend to the gardens of Arget, and later, serving as the main gardener in the City of Eldpoint. Following the death of Lian Russell, she took up the position as Chancellor of the Realm.
Vivienne Altham
Vivienne, sister to Julian and daughter of Eastoft and Rosamonde, is the senior of the twins born while the City of Eldpoint was under occupation by a hostile, violent coup. Her legacy is yet to be written.
Julian Altham
Julian, brother to Vivienne and son of Eastoft and Rosamonde, is the junior of the twins born while the City of Eldpoint was under occupation. His legacy is similarly yet to be written.
DECEASED
Bancroft Altham
Founder of the Altham Family in its current form, Bancroft long served as a diplomat, beginning a series of books that would later be finished by his son Royston named 'The Diplomatica', detailing the nature of a wide variety of cultures and diplomatic traditions throughout the continent. He was married to Daena until her death.
Daena Altham (née Valtoris)
A strong matriarch of the family in her day, Daena was married to Bancroft when the family was formed. She kept the family living in one place during her life, encouraging both of her sons in their pursuits and breaking up any family infighting with a stern gaze.
Royston Altham
The eldest of Bancroft and Daena, Royston followed in his father's footsteps, becoming a diplomat in his adult life, serving mostly in the north of the continent. At the death of Silas, he pursued worship of Visage, which later consumed his interests and warped his morals, leading him to ultimately be killed by Ellie Strand.
Violen Altham (née Adran)
A proud musician, Violen was married to Royston and was the mother of their only child, Leighton. She travelled throughout many cities performing on the harp, and accompanied her husband in his various diplomatic posts until her death in a house fire.
| Heirlooms
Eldnari
A refined steel blade used for ceremonial purposes and as a symbol of the family in an official capacity. Despite its mostly ceremonial purpose, the blade is sharpened and can be used an actual weapon.
Family Coin
Each member of the family has a coin with a given symbol on it that identifies that person. On the reverse of each coin is a spiral of the names of each member of the family up to and including their entry into the family, whether by birth or marriage.
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