House t’Acuto

House Overview Head of House: Artos t'Acuto Spouse: Lucia t'Acuto (nee l’Saigner) Vassals: TBD Heir: Jordan t'Acuto Liege: l’Valdan Succession: Eldest Child Military Strength: Moderate Goods: Scribes and the work of scribes; books, parchments, maps, scrolls, and manuscripts; tutoring; passage of study Resources: The same as above; fish; some grains and vegetables Lands: Coastal lowlands Climate: Temperate Wealth: 3. The t'Acuto have a small port, but the bulk of their wealth comes in the trade associated with, and the fees generated from, the Royal Library. Motto: Our minds, our might! Allies: {$allies} Rivals: {$rivals}

History

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Overview

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Lands and Holdings

The Barony of Garfana

Garfana: The larger town in House t'Acuto's holding, and the site of the Sealight. Garfana is a town of moderate size and wealth, owing to the small port that allows for sea trade with the capital to the south and the Royal Library that brings in revenues (see below). There is a natural harbor where a few ships, including the Black Arrow, are kept.

The Sealight: The seat of House t'Acuto. A fortress built near the harbor of Garfana, named and best-known for its highest tower, which serves as a lighthouse for the harbor. It is manned only by a small garrison, but also serves as the armory for the city militia. It has been used as refuge from Brodlund's raiders in the past.

It also is known to hold the greatest treasure of House t'Acuto, its library, which has been named the Royal Library due to its size and contents. Scholars from around the kingdom, and some from beyond its borders, come to explore the resources available here. Knowledge is prized by the family and this library reflects it. The library is the most protected place in the barony after the central keep, no books are allowed to be taken out except by the baron, by his leave, or the monarch..

Vassals

Military

Black Griffons: There is a small contingent of heavy horsemen in the service of House t'Acuto that bear the unoriginal name of the Black Griffons, for the sigil of House t'Acuto worn on their surcoats and shields. Equally proficient in combat while mounted or dismounted, these guards are fiercely loyal to their baron.

Infantry: t'Acuto is a house whose history reaches back to the Empire. As such, they still field legionnaires. With their domain being covered in part by a sizable forest, archery is an important part of the t'Acuto forces and are very well-trained.
t'Acuto House Troops
Heavy Cavalry (Black Griffons): 50 (20 of which are knights)
Light Cavalry: 70
Legionnaires: 130
Men-at-Arms: 100
Archers: 150

Levies: None called up at this time.

Economy

House Lineage

Bohemund t’Acuto 1782-1830 m. Lilith t’Acuto (nee t’Juliano) 1782-1862

• their children:
• Roger t’Acuto 1800-1842 m. Joan t’Acuto (nee t’Hone) 1798-1864
  • their children:
  • Michael t’Acuto 1818-1819
  • Joan t’Acuto 1820-1823
  • Phillip t’Acuto 1821-1837
• Anselm t’Acuto 1802-1838 m. Rosa t’Acuto (nee t’Jordine)
  • their children:
  • Artos t’Acuto 1820 m. Lucia t’Acuto (nee l’Saigner)
    • their children:
    • Jordan t’Acuto 1843
    • Eva t’Acuto (twin) 1845
    • Marie t’Acuto (twin) 1845
    • Odo t’Acuto 1850
  • Beatrice l’Valdan (nee t'Acuto) 1823 m. Michael l’Valdan 1817
  • Justin t’Acuto 1836
• Andrea t’Andalucci (nee t'Acuto) 1807 m. Matthias t’Andalucci

Tancred t’Acuto 1784-1850, a former Blue Cavalier m. Regina t’Acuto (nee t’Cordova) 1790-1857

• their child:
• Victoria t’Acuto 1811, a Cavalier like her father before her m. Henry t’Acuto (nee t’Alvi) 1806
  • their children:
  • Reginald t’Acuto 1830 m. Irene t’Acuto (nee t’Arx) 1827
    • their children:
    • Edlyn t’Acuto 1852
    • Alfred t’Acuto 1856
  • Raphael t’Acuto 1835-1861 died at Valetta m. Helen t’Acuto (nee t’Vir) 1835
    • their child:
    • Paul t’Acuto 1860
  • Luke t’Acuto 1837, a Blue Cavalier m. Ophelia t’Acuto (nee t’Picot) 1840
    • their children:
    • Walter t’Acuto 1862
    • Tancred t’Acuto 1866

Dorman t’Tremaine 1787-1846 m. Caroline t’Tremaine 1788-1843
Doralla t’Maren 1787 m. Daved t’Maren 1785

House Staff

Suggested Quirks

Personality Quirks:
Sensible - House t'Acuto's members are known for making level-headed decisions both in times of peace and in times of crisis.

Skill Quirks:
Well-Read - The t'Acutos have one of the finest libraries in the Edge. Their trove of knowledge allows many of its' members (and those serving it who are granted access) a great deal of available knowledge on a wide variety of topics.
Avid Learner - House t'Acuto and its' servants tend to be avid learners, and often more literate than many of their peers.
Talented: Bows - House t'Acuto's archers are very well-trained and known to be on par with many of the finest units of archers in Couviere.
Gifted: Scribe - Those of House t'Acuto and those that serve them are often quite skilled in transcribing and binding books for preservation, up to and including illumination techniques for an artistic flourish. (Skill Quirk: Scribe)

Social Quirks:

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Culture

Inheritance: Eldest Child. Bastardy is taken seriously, and will only be given a chance at inheritance if said bastard has no other siblings and there are no near family members fit to shoulder the duty of the house.

Religion: Like most of Couviere, the t'Acutos follow the One Faith, and sending children to serve the church is very common.

Heraldry

Legends

Reputation and Rumors

Learned: The t'Acutos have acquired many books in their long history and the size of the library in the Sealight, taking up a sizable portion of the central keep, many t'Acutos have taken advantage of the knowledge kept here

Weddings and Marriages

Recent Events

The immediate past for the t'Acutos has not been ideal. Before Artos ascended to his barony, every one of Baron Roger's sons did not see adulthood except Philip, who met his own demise fighting the barbarians to the north. This tragedy was followed quickly by Baron Roger's death in the Thirty Years War.

House Relations

House l’Valdan

King Maris l’Valdan : House t'Acuto was one of the first houses to accept the authority of the l’Valdan. This tradition of loyalty has continued into the current day with Baron Artos t'Acuto following his liege's orders when instructred.

House l’Saigner

Head of House : Baron Artos t'Acuto is married to the sister of the sitting duke, this is indicative of the cordial relations between the two houses.