Pierstel Clan
Clan Pierstel rose to prominence after the Kaldoric Civil War. As a Loyal vassal of Clan Dariune, Sir Kalib Pierstel was granted lands near Kiban.
During the Baronial Revolt, Constable Taran Pierstel was killed during the siege of Tonot Keep in 600, which fell to the forces of Earl Curo. His son, Amirel, continued to loyally serve Earl Dariune, instigating uprisings around Tonot among loyal retainers and peasants in 601 and 602. When Haldan Elendsa was crowned King of Kaldor, Tonot keep was granted to Sir Amirel Pierstel as a barony swearing allegiance to the Earl of Balim.
Baron Amirel’s second son, Jonil, entered the Church of Larani, and by 633 had succeeded to the post of Rekela of Nurez, holding Abriel Abbey. When his elder brother, Taran, died of an infection later that year, Jonil decided to remain in the church and let the Barony pass to his younger brother, Barad.
Derlyla Pierstel followed her uncle’s footsteps into the Church of Larani, but only rose to the position of Suloran of the temple in Tashal.
The current Baron, Sir Uthris, is fond of hunting, fighting, food, drink and women. He is very popular with his soldiers. The management of his estates is left primarily to his wife Adel.
Lady Adel is a reasonably competent administrator, but is limited by the fact that Baron Uthris retains the power of the purse and keeps the privy purse to himself. The Baron’s soldiers are quite loyal and would quickly report any unusual income or expenditures.
The Baron’s sons, Barryn and Retel are squires at Wharyn manor and Gardiren castle respectively. Barryn is a hard working, loyal son, who is torn between his mother and his father. He will soon be knighted. Retel is gaining valuable political lessons from Earl Hemison Curo, but gets almost no help from his family. He may become a pawn in Earl Curo’s machinations if he is not careful.
Baron Uthris’ daughter, Iana, is very similar to her father in temperament, despite the best efforts of Lady Adel to moderate her daughter’s behavior. Some among the servants are already dreading her adolescent years.
Baron Uthris’ sister, Olena, is married to his liege, Earl Troda Dariune. Baron Uthris does not get along with his liege due to his indifference to the management of his estates. In contrast, Baron Uthris gets along very well with his nephew Scina, Earl Dariune’s heir, who is a frequent visitor to Tonot for feasts and hunting.
Baron Uthris’ only living cousin on his father’s side, Urila, is married to Baron Churus Londel. Baron Uthris cannot stand Baron Londel, whom he refers to as a 'foppish manure hauler' during his polite moments. He has already offered to Squire young Keleren Londel to make sure he has the opportunity ‘to be a man.’
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Geopolitical, Clan
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Family Leader
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