Maadcets
Maadcet are one of the oldest houses on the
North Continent. They originated from The Sunken Barony of Llanfyll. They were heavely involved in the Rapture, fighting the Aspectof Magic and had to flee their land when, during the general chaos of the war, Waitara and her clerics completed the ritual and covered the whole land with water. They traveled and found their new home in Fyrold and foror the next few centuries the family gained more and more power and allies. During the Lament of the Scales Dai Maadcet became country's biggest living hero and ended Rottenpeeps' reign over the kingdom, becoming the first Maadcet king.
The list
Closely before the Lament of the Scales Maadcets were the biggest house in Lionirre, reaching over six hundred members. All extremely ambitious and power hungry. With Dai Maadcet becoming more and more popular, and the rest of the family wanting to be like him, all members met to decide on a family rule - all of their names will be remembered for their achievements. However being overshadowed by Dai and also being lazy none of them wanted to do the work. They wanted to be - not to do. They wrote down their names creating a list. From then on all new Maadcets have to be given names from that list and aspire for greatness. If a member of the family achieves said greatness thier name will be crossed out from the list. In this way all of the original six hundred members will be rememberd forever.
After a family member dies the rest of the house has a month to decide on the importance of the deceased's deeds and if they were significant enouth. After the month has passed the current head of the family makes the final decision in the Name Room - a room with its walls and celling covered with carved out names. Having your name crossed out is a great honor, every Maadcet is tougth from their birth that it is what they should aspire to.
Exaplary Maadcet names:
The Maadcet curse
Having your name crossed out is not an easy feat. Mainly because over the years the family have been reducing its numbers due to poorly chosen marriages and a lot of in-fighting within the family members caused by schemes and power plays. Many believe that the reason why so many Maadcet fail is the Maadcet curse. If to believe rumors Rottenpeeps, shortly after losing the crown, cursed Maadcets as a sign of vengeance. Many untimely deaths in the Maadcet family seem to be a sign of this curse. Especially since most of them happened rigth before finishing a plan, that could cause a member to be crossed out from the list. Rottenpeeps never confirmed or denied the existence of said curse.
Only four family members were abled to get their name crossed out:
- Dai Maadcet - a national hero, finished the Lament of scales. First Maadcet king.
- Lunqo Maadcet - created the Name Room in Maadcet estate in Fyrold.
- Alila Maadcet - Built the Toad Castle - new Maadcet residence.
- Nalia Maadcet - a small girl, whose father could not get over her death and made an extremely controversial decision to cross her name as a sing of his parental love.
Notable members from recent history
- Queen Alknao Maadcet (1211 - 1231) - During her short reign Alknao was able to start diplomatic and economit conversations with undar. She died during giving birth to her second baby. The baby - Lun, died shortly atfer.
- Queen Regent Daoil Maadcet (1213 - 1266) - after her sister died Daoil became regent for her nepthew Lao. She tried continuing her sister's work however the dwarves were having problems with lising to a regent and not a rightfull ruler. After Lao turned 15 and became King, Daoil stayed in the castle as his advisor
- King Lao Maadcet (1230 - 1266) - he continued and finished his mothers work, and started big plans with Cartaran. He died with his wife (Alicia Papercall) and his aunt on see, traveling to Cartaran.
- King Inqoi Maadcet (1251 -1280) - never wanting to be a ruler he split his title and shared it with his siblings. In 1276 he, his siblings and their friends and allies, saved the country from a kraken. He also contined and deepened ralations with Undar. Started talks with bullywugs but wasn't able to finish them. He was assasinated on the Day of the Cycle. Known for his fighting abilities. He resided in the Toad Castle.
- Queen Alknao Maadcet (1252 - ) - named after her grandma, Alknao never wanted to become a queen nor any sort of ruler. In 1276 she, her siblings and their friends and allies, saved the country from a kraken. Her biggest passions in life are archery and sailing. Current Head of the House. She resides in Fyrold - country capitol.
- King Moonail Maadcet (1253 - ) - Moonail from a young age had been showing inate magical abilities and power. After his mother's death his aunt took him in becoming his teacher and close advisor. In 1270 he created Floating Islands, becoming the Highest Wizard of Lionirre and in 1276 he, his siblings and their friends and allies, saved the country from a kraken. He resides in Floating Islands.
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