User:Benrey/Sandbox/Personal/Characters

This is a list of all characters that I have planned.

Tribal

Tribes are seen as the origin of certain dog breeds, and as such dog breeds are assigned to a tribe. There are seven tribes.

Veszpremic

The Veszprémic are the first of the seven tribes, licing as Labrador Retrievers that originated from the lowland plains in the west of the area. They are adaptive to the highland, but make their cultural homeland as lowland horse riders. The Veszprémic make their cultural center as the city of Balaton, a city that exists off of the Balaton river that drives up to Csongrád Lake. The Veszprémic are fierce hunter-warriors that believe in living off of the land and see the act of hunting of great prestige and the reinforcement of domination in the tribe, especially in less developed areas that the Veszprémic inhabit.

The Veszprémic are noticably disordered in their ways and although they place great elegance in hunting, they do not place the same elegance in conflict. Loyalty is something that is not emphasized among the Veszprémic but is notable in their loyalty to the tribes. The southwestern Veszprémic and the Hódítók are often seen engaging in conflict that is seen as disagreeable to the Imperial Government.

Dancing is also seen as a minute of great celebration that typically takes place after the end of a hunt or in the aftermath of a victory. The most notable of these the Veszprémic Archer Dance, a dance that mimics the Cantabrian Circle.

The Veszprémic in their apparel disregard armor and prefer long garbs that are seen as beautiful when on the hunt. While not necessarily as aristocratic as Jenő Echelons or Erdős Archivists, they are of better quality and look than the Hódítók Matriarchs or Sió Monks. Their hats follow the same apparel, usually containing one or more long tailed tassels. Among the Veszprémic, the Antlers of Deers that were taken from fresh hunts are seen as the most noble of their clothing.

When dealing with the Empire or Imperial Politics, the Veszprémic tend to dress less elegantly. They hold one crown that is a crown fashioned in the style of deer antlers, which the head of any government or the head of a representative body will wear during Lakottial Conferences.

Sio

The Sió are the second of the seven tribes, living as St. Bernards that originated from Csongrád Island on the lake of the same name. They are adaptive to highlander areas as the majority of the area the Sió originated from is fairly mountainous. Sió designate the cultural center as Csongrád Island, but forbid anyone from entering the island and only allow people to enter Csongrád City. Sió culture revolves around the practice of religion and a high regard for nature. The Sió make up the majority of religious figures of the religious organization of the country.

Rédics

The Rédics are the third of the seven tribes, situated between the Sió and the Veszprémic as Great Pyrenees. The Rédics are adapted to both highland and lowland, but are preferential to highlands and situate themselves among hilly areas, specifically the Veszprém-Rédic-Sió Mountain Range. The Rédics are said to have originated from the Hévíz, a culturally significant mineral pond within the mountain range. The Rédic culture take big strides in loyalty to one another and the idea of nobility.

• Salgoic
  • The Salgoic are the fourth of the seven tribes, living in the north. They live in a generally mountainous area and are the most well adapted to the conditions. The Salgoic are a notably military orientated tribe and are drawn to order.
• Erdős
  • Erdős are Beagles. Their culture revolves around knowledge and literature.
• Jenő
  • The Jenő arre the sixth of the seven tribes, living in the south. Considered the architects of cities, the Jenő are mainly responsible for the creation or design of many different cities that are present, most notably Andrássy.
• Hódítók
  • The Hódítók are the last of the seven tribes, living in the southeast. They live in a hilly area. The Hódítók are German Shephards. The Hódítók have very little notable culture compared to the other tribes due to their comparatively savage nature. The Hódítók are mainly concerned with war and conquest, and are notable for frequently attacking other tribes.

Alignment

There are three variations of alignment:

• Coalitionist Alignment

Coalitionalist Alignment implies the character is aligned with the Coalition of Noble Houses. Characters like this have their eyes open as a trait.

• Royalist Alignment

Royalist Alignment implies the character is aligned with either the House of Esterházy or the Royalist Congress. Characters like this have their eyes closed as a trait.

• Unaligned

Unalignment implies the character is not aligned with either the Coalitionists or Royalists. Characters like this have their eyes half-open as a trait. Unalignment typically means the character has a personal alignment to a certain character or themselves.

General Notes

• Both Males and Females are viewed as equal within society, and as a result there are many more women in the roles that would normally be filled by men.
  • The only exception to this are the Sió and the Hódítók. The Hódítók are a semi-matriarchial society while the Sió are a semi-patriarchial society.

András the First

• Name: András Géza Velencei
• Series: Second of Gézan Males, Second of Gézan Descendants.
• Species: Dog, Beagle.
• Gender: Male.
• House: Velencei.
• Tribe: Erdős.
• Position: Alispán of Velencei Németújvár.
• Alignment: Coalitionist.

András Géza Velencei is the main character and the protagonist. András is a young man who holds a distain for politics and the height of his house, the House of Velencei. Initially intent in settling into a lower, almost higher than Polgárság life collecting rare artifacts and literature. He still holds true to the pursuit of the mission of the House of Velencei but refused to hold a title over Ispán. The untimely death of his elder brother Seszták and the murder of his cousin Emerbik had him pushed into the Alispán of Velencei Németújvár, the only Velencei Vármegye that was not held personally by Géza.

Clarence

• Name: Clarence.
• Series: N/A.
• Species: Cow, Frisian.
• House: Velencei.
• Tribe: N/A.
• Gender: Male.
• Position: Personal confidante to András.
• Alignment: Unaligned, personal alignment to András.

Clarence is a main character and the deutertagonist. Clarence is slightly older than András but grew as András's caregiver under the House of Velencei as a request made from Géza III and Beleknegini to Elder Szerafin. Clarence was abandoned and given to the Abbot at Velencei Németújvár as an infant and was cared by Father Márfi. For a while, he was one of the few other permenant inhabitants of the Abbot that was not Father Márfi. While he can write and read the native language, he cannot speak the language and as such remains as a silent deutertagonist to András, mainly relying on gestures and body language to signal disapproval or approval.

Clarence often touches roots with his humble beginning as the student of an abbey, and as such dresses in unassuming clothes and shaves his head frequently as a symbol of his piety. When seen with András by either the Nemesség or the Polgárság, he positions himself as the dexter to András's position.

Clarence is the first and one of the few non-dog characters. His country is implied to be a lowlander of western origin but is never clearly specified. His parents are never mentioned directly and Clarence refers Father Márfi as simply "Father".

Géza the Third

• Name: Géza Álmo Velencei III.
• Series: Second of Álmon Males, Third of Álmon Descendants.
• Species: Dog, Beagle.
• House: Velencei.
• Tribe: Erdős.
• Gender: Male.
• Position: Elosozor Nemesseg of the House of Velencei.
• Alignment: Unaligned, personal alignment.

Géza the Third is one of the primary antagonists and is the one responsible for András's rise to power. The younger brother of Kálmán the First, he killed Kálmán in a bid to rule over the House of Velencei and would later kill his nephew Emerbik in order to secure his lineage's succession as Alispáns.

Beleknegini Velencei-Hegedüs

• Name: Beleknegini Nehémiás Velencei-Hegedüs
• Series: Third of Nehémián Females, Fourth of Nehémiás Descendants.
• Species: Dog, German Shephard
• House: Velencei Ispán, Hegedüs Ispán
• Tribe: Hódítók
• Gender: Male
• Position: Wife of Géza III.
• Alignment: Unaligned, personal alignment.

Beleknegini Velencei-Hegedüs is one of the primary antagonists and the wife of Géza III. A foreigner, she was married to Géza under the pretense that she and her family, the House of Hegedüs, would recieve land in the Erdős holdings. A Hódítók at heart, she belongs to one of the Four Hódítók Houses that are recognized by the Empire. Beleknegini, like the rest of the House of Hegedüs, despises the Empire and view the existence of the Imperial Government as a threat to the natural way of life as seen by the Hódítók. Her marriage to Géza was motivated by pure greed and her interactions with András show a lack of love. She does not view András or any of her offspring with the Velencei to be her true heirs and are not seen as Hegedüs children at all.

Father Márfi

• Name: Father Márfi
• Series: N/A
• Species: Dog, St. Bernard
• Gender: Male
• Position: Abbot of Velencei Németújvár.
• Alignment: Unaligned.

Father Márfi is the leader and sole inhabitant of the Abbey Upon Velencei Németújvár.He is the last known ordained monk of the Order of Bystríki that remains within the Imperial East. Older than either Géza and Beleknegini, Father Márfi has lived in the area since Álmo II was the Elosozor Nemesseg of the Velencei. As as Bystríki monk, he has taken a Kartauzi Vow. While he lives in the Abbey, he lives a life of extreme poverty and owns very few possessions.

His personality is friendly and welcoming. Despite living as a Bystríki monk, he does not have any hesitation on opening the Abbey for passerbys and transients needing a place to sleep or needing a meal. Father Marfi shaves his head very often and wears plain robes that lack any notable dye. His only possession that makes him distinct is his eyeglasses and his cane.

Minor Characters

Seszták Géza Velencei

• Name: Seszták Géza Velencei
• Series: First of Gézan Males, First of Gézan Descendants.

Elder Szerafin

• Name: Apistolic Presbyter Szerafin
• Series: N/A
• Species: Dog, Borzoi
• Gender: Male
• Position: Apistolic Presbyter.
• Alignment: Unaligned.

Elder Szerafin is the Apistolic Presybter and the overseer of the Imperial East's religious affairs. He is a rather stern but forgiving person, and often writes to Father Márfi as his outreach effort. He is often said by Márfi to be a rather imposing person, attempting to fill the Abbey with non-Bystríki and have them inhabit the Abbey with Márfi. While Márfi and Szerafin hold no ill-will between the two, there is clear tension about the future of the Abbey under the Order of Bystríki after Márfi.

Important Places

Velencei Németújvár

Velencei Németújvár is one of the holdings of the House of Velencei and the main setting for the beginning of the project. Set as the holding of András, it was originally established as a market town for Esztergom, the true capital of the Velencei.

Under the legal system of the Empire, Velencei Németújvár is considered its own estate, the Estate of Velencei Németújvár

Castle Upon Velencei Németújvár

The Castle Upon Velencei Németújvár is where András and Clarence live in separate quarters and is the new home of András. By the time of the events of the story, it is lavish with the previous ownings of Emerbik after Emerbik was murdered by Géza, most notably Emerbik's own mirror. The Castle has acted as the Reliquary of Álmo I, an ancestor of Álmo II, András's grandfather; which was built upon the creation of the Abbey to safeguard any relics that are found by the Velencei Household.

Abbey Upon Velencei Németújvár

The Abbey Upon Velencei Németújvár is the living quarters of Father Márfi and the previous housing of Clarence. It is a rather small Abbey that has existed since Álmo I when the then Provincal Cardinal ordered the building of said Abbey to accompany the Bystríki, a group of monks. By the events of the project, the Order of Bystríki have become extinct in the area and have moved away western territories. The Abbey itself is simply taken care of by Father Márfi who is believed to be the last Bystríki within all of the Imperial East. The only other Bystríki that has not been ordained as a Bystríki is Clarence.

Esztergom

Esztergom is the considered origin of the House of Velencei and the capital of their holdings. The third largest city that belongs to the Tribe of Erdős and the Imperial Department of Kisigmand.

Under the legal system of the Empire, Esztergom is considered its own estate, the Estate of Esztergom. Originally divided into three to be shared by the Álmos descendants, Géza eventually inherited the two other estates and marged them under his own.