Nobility

Blackstone Nobility

 

 

 

 

Duke Mikhail Blackstone: The new ruler of Blackstone is the son of Prince Derricks older Brother, Hender VIII (deceased). Duke Blackstone was recognized by the King in 604 and has been consolidating his power ever since. For many years previous he was a Commodore in the Blackstone/Evendarr Navy and a commanded a small flotilla of ships. He has been and remains a vehement foe of Pirates.

Count Roderick Huntington: Count of Darksands County. Count Huntington comes from a very old family and his background is in the navy. He is thin and wears glasses and wears a long purple frock coat with lots of big brass buttons. As an ex-military man, he is big on formality.

Lord Sebastian Carrington: Lord of Haven. Knight to Count Roderick Huntington. Has not been seen at an adventuring gather.

Sir McCrae: Information pending.

Lord Tratarus De'Souzi: Lord of Lyster. Knight to Count Roderick Huntington. A man of Rotarian descent.

Lord Raymond Hugh: Lord of Port Jaskara. Knight to Count Roderick Huntington. Blackstone’s voice within the city, to ensure that the interests of His Grace Blackstone are maintained.

Lord Anthony Powell: Lord of Vulnar. Knight to Count Roderick Huntington. A loyal solider of Blackstone during the Saxon Uprising.

Lord Crowe: Knight to Count Roderick Huntington. Oversees the day to day activities. An old naval officer who supported and provided much support to His Grace Blackstone during the Saxon unpleasantness of recent years.

Lord Moravia: Duke Blackstone’s personal Scribe. Assassinated & Resurrected in 603 during an attack on the Blackstone Keep in Braughm-Roar. Lord Moravia accompanies the Duke wherever he goes, and handles most of the business matters for the Duke.

Lord Pharus: Lord of Ungley. Knight to Count Roderick Huntington. Affiliated with Siren's Isle.

Lord Peter Brightington: Lord of Trask. Knight to Count Roderick Huntington. A hobling man. He holds the dubious task of contending with the scheming of some of Blackstone’s oldest families, who are constantly working to see that one of their blood is positioned to marry into a noble family and to increase their holdings and worth in the Duchy.

Viscount Delwyn Mithrilmyst: Viscount of the Hearth. Baron of Northreach. Knight of Blackstone. Viscount Mithrilmyst was one of the leading Knights of the Duke Derek. As a Knight he was commonly found ranging far and wide across the lands. He regularly attends the Gathers wherever they are held. Viscount Delwyn is well known for the streak of bad luck he had during his squireship. Because he had the misfortune to repeatedly lose his sponsorship (and then gaining new ones), Baron Delwyn currently holds the record for longest period of being a Squire, for a total of four years. He was finally knighted by Duke Derrick Blackstone in 602. He was elevated to the rank of Baron during the same ceremony that raised Mikhail Blackstone to the rank of Duke. His colors are green and gold.

Sir Caliphar Belmont: First Knight of Northreach. Knight to Viscount Delwyn Mithrilmist. Squired to the Viscount for over a year, he was raised to the title of Knight in May 608

Baron Cedric Warclaw: Baron of Blackmoor. Knight of Blackstone. Baron Warclaw was one of the Knights of Duke Derrick. As a Knight his duties were mainly concerned with watching over the defenses of the southern reaches of Blackstone, especially the Great Dark Swamp. He was finally knighted by Duke Derrick Blackstone in 602. He was elevated to the rank of Baron during the same ceremony that raised Mikhail Blackstone to the rank of Duke. He later resigned his Baron title due to personal reasons. There were many rumors that he had been assassinated by the forces of Chaos in the upheaval of 602, but he has denied being killed during this time. In the year 606 he was raised as a Knight to Duke Mikhail Blackstone and later raised to Baron of Blackmoor.

Sir Noah Darkshanks: Knight of Blackstone. One of the few Wolven known to frequent Blackstone. His colors are unknown. Travels infrequently.

Sir Duncan Abercrombie: Knight of Blackstone. Raised at the feast where King Mykel Endarr II attended in February 608. Sir Abercrombie adventurers frequently to many different lands. Not part of any particular House, he can often be found (or not) roaming through the forests and woods gathering intel. His colors are unknown.

Lord Jonathan Buttons: Aide to Duke Blackstone, Arch-Wizard of Flame and Focus, Grand Guildmaster to the Celestial Guilds of Blackstone. Can be found anywhere in Blackstone investigating unusual magical occurrences. He was often sent on expeditions into the Gates that sprang up around Stonereach. Considered to be a leading authority on extra-planer creatures and Gates.

Lord Dain Ironhammer II: Lord of the Dwarvish city of Homegate. Homegate is a semi-independent vassal of Blackstone. Described as a Stern and Taciturn leader by the dwarves who follow him, he is highly respected by his people. Not often seen outside of Homegate, but does travel to Braughm-Roar every few months.


Baron Zug De'Kiernan: Baron of Whitemane. Knight of Blackstone. High Lord Magistrate. Previously a Baron within Therendry, Baron Zug De'Kiernan resigned his title and became a Baron of Whitemane under Duke Mikhail Blackstone in the year 605. His duties include overseeing the lands within the Barony of Whitemane. His colors are green and white.

Squires: Verbal Ahora

Lady Kaiya Farengade: Lady of Whitestaff. Knight to Baron Zug De'Kiernan of Blackstone. Squired to Baron De'Kiernan for a year, she was raised to Knight in October 606. In that same gather, she was slain in the great battle that took place in Stonereach. Dame Farengade now carries the Ducal shield for her great efforts and sacrifice in that battle. Her colors are green and white. In May 608, was raised to the title of Lady, charged to the town of Whitestaff.

Sir Cormyn "The Invincible" Bloodstar: Knight to Baron Zug De'Kiernan of Blackstone. Squired to Baron Zug De'Kiernan for nearly two years he was knighted during the battle between the forces of Blackstone and the Frost Liche Mclearus in October of the year 608. A barbarian of the Sleeping Bear Clan his people have migrated from the Black Hills to the mountains on the North Western border of Whitemane.

Lord Severon: Lord Severon serves as an aid to Duke Mikhail Blackstone to gather information regarding issues within the Duchy. He often comes to adventuring gathers and towns with information help the adventurers take care of the pressing matters of the Duchy.


Deceased

Sir Strider De'Kiernan: Deceased - Knight of Blackstone. Believed to have briefly been a Baron in Dar Khabad. His colors are Red & Black. Now known as the Knight of "Justice", he serves Duke Mikhail with the more problematic area's of the Duchy. Rest assured if this Knight of "Justice" has been called to deal with you, this is your last hope of solving the problem with the his Grace Blackstone.

Lord Stephan Saxony: Deceased, assassinated in spring 603, Former Lord of Whitestaff. In life Lord Saxony was deeply loyal to Duke Blackstone, it is believed now that his pronounced loyally may have led to his assassination as a precursor to the Saxony Rebellion.