FAMILIES INFO

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In this thread you can read about the various different families living on the isle, as well as any other information about them. This will ultimately assist you in deciding on what sort of character to make, in what sort of family to put him or her.

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families of cefnystrad,

HERRIOTT (pure-blood).
The ruling family of Cefnystrad, it's no surprise that the Herriotts are also the wealthiest in the area. Like other pureblood families in the city, The Herriots look down any those who have only gotten into Fincayra due to the summoning fog that lured them from Earth. At best, the see them as second class citizens; and at worst, dogs. The family also has a rocky relationship with the Fairchilds, though this does not stop the two inter-marrying.

FAIRCHILD (pure-blood).
Another wealthy family in Cefnystrad, the Fairchilds can generally be recognized by their blonde hair and distaste of the Herriott family. Seeing as how they had a large part in founding the city, they find it unfair that they weren't given any privledges in helping rule it and hardly given credit at all for building it up. Those in the Fairchild family are known best for their skills in healing, and many of their ancestors fought in the war against flesh eaters by helping the wounded on the battlefield.

L'ESTRANGE (pure-blood).
A middle-class family, the L'estranges are known by their handsome men. They're somewhat cocky as well, but overall extremely charismatic individuals capable of sweeping any woman directly off their feet. A family that typically prefers wand usage, they are somewhat against wizards and witches who utilize magic naturally - knowing completely well that the outcome for doing so is more of less dangerous for all involved. They own a few random businesses in the city, and are relatively normal despite their close ties to the Herriott and Fairchild families, being a mediator between the two.

COLLINGWOOD (half-blood).
The Collingwoods are a middle class family with a long history in Fincayra, much like the Herriotts and Fairchilds. However, their blood purity has thinned as time went on due to marriages between pure blood Fincayrans and the "Bloodless", creating the largest half-blood mage family in Cefnystrad. Obviously, the Collingwoods are more accepting of Bloodless mages and others than the other families of the city.

RIDLEY (half-blood).
The Ridleys have a strong tie to the Collingwood family. Arriving to Fincayra as Bloodless, marrying into the then pure-blood family has forever made those in the family half-bloods much to the dismay of the Fairchilds and Herriotts. They are often blamed by the pure-bloods for "diluting" or even "dirtying" the Collingwood family tree. Despite this blatant attitude the pure-bloods show them, the Ridley family comes off as perky and upbeat, often taking what is dished out to them in stride.

GODRICK (pure-blood)
A name to be feared indeed, the Godrick family is the largest crime syndicate in all in Fincayra with their most profitable practice being slave-trade and prostitution. They own a chain of legal brothels across the island, though many of the workers are enslaved elves and bloodless. This fact is kept most secret, however, as the Godricks do not wish to be responsible for another war.

UNDERHILL (pure-blood).
Another pure-blood family with a less glamorous life, the Underhills are rather poor compared to most in the city... and yet still have the gall to look down on those of lesser blood status. They are very proud and very stubborn, refusing help from those more fortunate and wealthy. It is rumored that the family practices dark magic and necromancy but so far these claims have gone un-proven.

SCULLY (bloodless)
The Scully family is not well-liked among many pure-bloods for more than just being bloodless. Their ancestor, a slave of the Herriott family, was among one of the first bloodless to lead the revolt against pure-bloods and helped to abolish slavery. The family strongly opposes marrying outside of the bloodless caste and also has a habit of adopting bloodless mages that come from the maze of mists as children. These two practices makes the Scully family one of the largest bloodless families in Fincayra.

FALKENRATH (creature - dwarves)
A clan of dwarves have made their name known all over Fincayra as master brewers. Owning a large brewery just outside of Cefnystrad, the Falkenraths are the creators of the island's number one favorite beer -- Falken Ale (which has been pointed out by many a drunkard to sound similar to "fuckin' a"). It is quite potent, flavorful, and leaves you with one hell of a hangover the next morning.

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families of afoncroes,

MALFOI (pure-blood).
A rich, French family who claims most of the wealth in the city of Afoncroes. They're a bit snobby, but are also a bit welcoming to anyone who comes into the city, as long as they are proven useful in the cities economy. They mostly manage the trade around in the city, from goods to arts and even some underhand dealings in the drug trade. They're distinctly known for their light coloured hair and pale complexions.

DAMIANI (pure-blood).
The Damiani are an Italian family, which work more in politics, serving as governors and lawmakers. They are close friends with the Malfois and often marry their children off to the other family, and will often work together. Though they aren't nearly as rich as the Malfoi or Raske, they are a big influence on the city, but hate Bloodless for they feel they do nothing more than ruin the bloodlines on the island.

RASKE (pure-blood).
The Raske are a blend of both German and Scottish heritage after the wife of the lord married into the family. They are also wealthy, dealing with trade, however deal with more with food and product that luxury items than the Malfoi do. They are jolly and friendly people, but tend to favor Pure-bloods more than Bloodless, and will not usually associate with them. They tend to favour using more old magical ways as well.

ESPINSOA (half-blood).
A Spanish noble family that prides themselves in training their sons to be warriors. Some of the most famous fighters in the flesh eater war hail from this family, and they are very strict in traditions. They manage most of the fighting and training soldiers and guards in the city, as well as dealing with a few political things here and there. They are however, very charismatic and charming people, and very welcoming to anyone.

VLADIMIRESCU (creature - vampires)
This family fled Romania shortly after Fincayra was created by Merlin, following in the footsteps of many of magical creatures and mages across Europe. Considered monsters by many, the Vladimirescu family settled outside of any major cities, entering only at night to steal away mages for nourishment every once in a while. During the war against flesh eaters, the vampires fought with the mages of Fincayra and eventually earned acceptance by most families. They have become quite wealthy in the city of Afoncroes, owning a private military made up of ghouls which have proven most useful against flesh eaters and keeping citizens under control within the city walls.

BEAUMONT (pure-blood).
The Beaumont's are distinctly French, and though they are not all that rich, they are incredibly selfish people. They like to suck up to everyone else and step all over people to get what they wants, and often become a bit of a joke to the other nobel families. However, this family is known for having very beautiful daughters, who are married off to important sons, so they are stilled valued for making extremely good looking children.

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families of rhosllannerch,

THAQIB (pure-blood).
The Thaqib family is known for their unnaturally colored hair, often taking it upon themselves to dye their hair via magic to stand out from the other families hailing from the middle east. Originally from the Abbasid period, Iraq, the Thaqib family are a reserved and strict family, only holding ties with the Sauds, and potentially other pure-blood families. They specialize in usage of staffs rather than wands, though plenty also go natural. In the end, the people of this family can be viewed as somewhat cold and emotionally concealed, however it is far from the truth once they open up and begin to trust you with every fiber of their being.

SAUD (pure-blood).
The Sauds hail from Arabia, only years after the influence of Islam washed over the peninsula. Having to escape or face death, they were found by Merlin and brought to Fincayra long before any others arrived. A warrior family, they are users of purely destructive magic and are enemies to any religion what so ever, and will do whatever it takes to destroy their enemy - regardless if an ally happens to get in the way. A more primal people, they stay away from the politics of things and view themselves even more superior to those 'pure-bloods' from Europe that believe they are so much better than others simply because they were here longer. Due to this, they have very hostile ties with the Herriott family due to knowing, for a fact, that the Sauds were here in Fincayra long before those pretentious bastards arrived with their crap.

QURAISH (half-blood).
A tribal family, the Quraish are users of necromany and black magic - destruct arts and curses mainly. They have no ties with any families within the city, and they conduct business at times with the Underhill family in Cefnystrad. They are fluent in multiple languages, often serving as talented scribes and translators for anyone who is willing to pay them enough money for their service. At times they may butt heads with the Sauds however and any typical pure-bloods that believe they are better than them, however the Quraish family was started by a woman of the Thaqib family and a bloodless holding the family name of Quraish. Therefore, if anything, they hold much resemblance with the Thaqibs and claim them all to be 'cousins'.

ABBAS (half-blood).
The Abbas family had its start not long after the witch hunts began; originally from what is now known as Turkey, or during that time the Ottoman Empire. They're a happy, optimistic family that came about from a woman of the Thaqib and a bloodless holding the name of Abbas, and they are the most excellent of mediators when conflict arises. In fact, they are the only reason that the Sauds and Quraish hasn't killed each other off and been capable of living in peace. Ingenious and cunning, they are capable of manipulating the families of the city into working with each other to avoid a break down in overall strength required to keep the flesh eaters at bay.

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families of hafnaber,

SATOU (half-blood).
Work in progress.

KIKKAWA (bloodless).
Work in progress.

ZHANG (pure-blood).
Work in progress.

SUN (pure-blood).
Work in progress.

MYEONG (half-blood).
Work in progress.

MISHRA (half-blood).
Work in progress.

KANAKIA (pure-blood).
Work in progress.