House Martarus

Rank

Earldom

Lands

Primary HOldings in the Duchy of Aeldirmann, under the rule of Duke Xavier Rickshire the IV.

Blazon/Colors

Red and Off White Party Colored Tabards with Gold Trim for the nobles of the house, and Reverse Trim for the Servants and Men at Arms.

Parliamentary Votes

12 in total, with the Earl gaining 2, and there are 10 members of this house who serve on parliament with 1 vote each. This house has no liege houses under it at this time.

Court Standing

Known as loyalists House Martarus’ standing is on the rise, with several of it’s nobles serving in both the Queens Military and Knightly Orders of the Free Kingdoms, this house is whispered to be ready for promotion to Barony status at Court or within the lands of Aeldirmann.

Domains/Responsibilities

An Agricultural House with no Navy it maintains a standing conscript army of 1,500 for the Duchy though many more serve in the military at large. The house primarily raises Cattle and Horses for trade, and has interest in several over land mercantile endeavors. It also trains Calvary units and deals in armor craft primarily from Iron and Steel.

Patriarch

Earl Thomas Martarus, now in his late 70s he is known to be an avid Horseman and Knight of the Dragon. He has been a driving force in keeping this house at the ready rather than relaxing his guard during the last 88 years of peace. Lord Thomas is one of the oldest members of the active nobility.

Well Known Members

Lord Hadrian Martarus grandson of the Earl is a Knight Errant of the Knights of the Dragon, and known to be favored by his Grandfather.

Loyalties

The Free Kingdoms and its Queen, This house proudly serves with Duke Xavier Rickshire in all causes he champions.

Preferred Professions

Cavalier and Knights of Valor or Wrath

Forbidden Professions

Tinkerer

Preferred Magic

None

Forbidden Magics

None

Common Prestige Groups

Knights of the Dragon, the Golden Lions and the Blood Eagles.

Recent History

House Martarus has seen a ramp up of its Heavy Calvary training with the recent vote to increase the standing military of the Dukedoms in case of attack from some outside force. Also several of its sons and daughters have recently joined as officers throughout the Free Kingdoms Military units, both prestige groups and the normal standing battalions. Recent dealings with the Dwarves of Khaz Dulgan have opened new trade for Iron and other precious minerals to her smiths as well.

Special Note

All Martarus Nobles must buy the skill Riding Land Based: Horses at character creation.