Curo Clan

Clan Curo have held lands in Nephshire for centuries. They were made constables of Gardiren in 160 by Calsten Tane and have held it ever since. During the Kaldoric Civil War, clan Curo remained loyal to the house of Tane. Fierth besieged Gardiren, but was never able to force a surrender. Clan Curo negotiated the return of Andarik Tane from Chybisa with the other lords of Kaldor during the rule of Uthred. Upon Uthred's death, Andarik Tane returned to Kaldor as King Aidrik III. The grateful Aidrik III elevated Masen Curo to Earl of Neph. Upon Iemeld's death with no heir in 599, Earl Kalasen Curo pressed his claim to the throne based upon his descent from King Roloth via Princess Selein Artane, but years of banishment had weakened his influence. When Earl Alessa Dariune proposed the popular Earl Haldan Elendsa for the crown, Kalasen bowed to the inevitable and withdrew his bid. Clan Curo is old and large, with over 50 living acknowledged clansmen. Hemisen Curo married Meliara Kynn, the daughter of a Bailiff. Due to this marriage, Hemisen Curo has been quite supportive of the career of his brother in law, Edine Kynn, who is now the Serekela of Larani in Kaldor. Unfortunately, the years have not brought the influence hoped for, as the Earl and his wife Meliara have grown to despise each other despite their 11 children. The earl's eldest son, Meden, currently serves as Constable of Gardiren. He is married to Ieara Verdreth, the eldest daughter of the Baron of Ternua. The earl's eldest daughter was wed at an early age to Baron Kisan Tesla of Esenor. Her marriage has worked out similar to her parents. She currently resides at Tisbury Manor with her two daughters. The earl's second son, Remal, joined the Church of Larani, and has recently been appointed Serolan of Ureve Abbey. The earl's third son, Kytem, is the Royal Seneschal. This appointment was made after an excellent feast prepared for the king a few years ago in Gardiren. He and his wife reside in the clan townhouse in Tashal. The earl's second daughter, Mysena, is a recent widow. Her husband, Vuris Londel, was the younger brother of the Baron of Yeged and died of a wasting disease last year. The earl's third daughter, Hemise, married Sir Eldan Towson, lord of Wybend manor, last year. The earl's fourth and fifth sons, Ereden and Halsen, are identical twins. Both have entered the Church of Larani. Halsen is at Tefbry abbey while Ereden is at Caleme abbey. The earl's sixth son, Herik, is an apprentice herald at the Enclave of the Holy Oak in Tashal. The earl's youngest son, Toren, serves as a page for his uncle Ireald at Ionsal Manor. The earl wishes him squired next year to the Earl of Vemion. The earl's youngest legitimate daughter, Meleine, is a precocious 8 year old and is doted upon by her mother. The earl has one sister, Myrtis, who is married to Baron Chimin Indama of Getha. In addition, the earl has six acknowledged half siblings. Earl Melsen Curo provided for his children over the objections of his wife, and all hold respectable positions in Nephshire.