Blackvale Dynasty Benedict

The Falcon Lord, the Prince of Raptors

This house is known for including ambitious, forward thinkers, and masters of chess. House Benedict’s lord traditionally is called the Falcon Lord, as well as the Prince of Raptors. Within the context of Marcelle, he is the First Warden of the Blackvale Forest, which jibes well with his role as the Sovereign Grand Duke of Blackvale, the count of Aarach, and the Baron of Woedrum.
The Benedicts make Garlionne their capital, and they also own townhouses in Helmdjarr, Taeglos, Ignarth, and Gwyfned; as well as two grand hunting estates in Blackvale. This noble house is famed for liberally licensing markets and fairs, as well as funding civic development, in Blackvale. These investments almost always pay hefty dividends for the local economy and the Benedicts themselves.
The Benedict badge is a falcon, their color vert, and their motto is “With Prudence and Caution.” They are the patrons of the Chivalric Order of The Golden Leaf, aka Golden Leaf Knights.
The Benedict’s parent house was Sturthmore, who were cadets of Gedwin. When the Benedicts adopt morganatic names, it is Hawk. They do not claim mythological ancestors, but they possess some oakmaid blood in their lineage. Their landed cadet houses include Oakburr, the Count of Westvale and Baron of Westvale; and Trindle, the counts of Lower Blackvale and barons of Duskwood. Their unlanded cadet houses include Hethel, Humbert, Odart, and Abelle.

Regalia

• Circlet of Glory
• Coronation Tree
• Falconer Ring
• Mirror of Souls—Confirmation pool
• Owl Earring
• Sword of Inspiration

Magik

• Assorted custom spells:
• Alarum
• Comfortably camp in the forest canopy
• Locate nearby caves
• Unearth Secrets

Advantages

Authority Figure

Bond—Nature (Forest)

Celerity

Forest Whisperer

Epic Celerity

One-Step-Ahead

Outside-the-Box Thinker

Piercing Gaze

Regal Presence

Roots—Faerie

Roots—Oak Maid

Roots—Pagan

Social Privilege

Disadvantages

Arrogant

Hay Fever

Obsession—Chess

Sleep Paralysis

Trait—Loves Puzzles & Riddles

Skill Pool

Climbing—Trees

Falconry

Forest Management

Gaming—Board (Chess)

Hunting

Lineage

• Benedict 998-1026 m. Pamela (oakmaid)
• Geoffrey I 1026-1038
• Walter I 1038-1073
• James I 1073-1107
• Henri I 1107-1029
• Walther I 1029-1070 m. Cherise the Oakmaid
• Lawrence I 1070-1073
• Lawrence II 1073-1093
• Baldwin I 1093-1112
• Walter II 1112-1130
• Norman I 1130-1162
• James II 1162-1181
• Henri II 1181-1203
• Norman II 1203-1227
• Lawrence III 1227-Present

Immediate Family

Lawrence III Benedict, Sovereign Grand Duke of Blackvale, Count of Aarach, Baron of Woedrum

Consort—Samantha

Heir—Norman

Son—Glorise

Daughter—Gerhilde

Morganatic Consort—Cassandria

Daughter—Bethory

Official Mistress—Suzanne

Daughter—Suzanne FitzLawrence

Son—Emorel FitzLawrence

Princess-Mother—Brunvalde