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| [HOUSE LEADERS] | | [HOUSE LEADERS] |
| Praetor: Alyssn | | Praetor: Asaraii |
| Divine Patron: (nobody) | | Divine Patron: Chakrasul, Dark Mother |
| City: [[Bloodloch]] | | City: [[Bloodloch]] |
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| House D'baen was established by Empress Faith D'baen, fourth childe of | | There is one overarching principle upon which House D'baen is built. Where many identify themselves with interests, status, or ideas, House D'baen discards such focus in favour of Excellence. |
| then Emperor Abhorash Nehekhara, to foster excellence. Members of
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| House D'baen have led in all aspects Aetolian life including helping | |
| found the [[Bloodborn]], holding office as Keepers and Ministers of
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| [[Bloodloch]], serving with distinction in the armies that defeated and
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| occupied [[Ashtan]], and playing prominent roles in the orders of several
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| Divinities. To this day, House members are expected to achieve
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| distinction in some field of endeavor be it administration, combat,
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| commerce, devotion, diplomacy, or scholarship.
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| The House has survived wars, realignment and modernization by
| | Founded by Empress Faith D'baen, fourth Childe of the Primus, the D'baen embrace the Noble birthright of all Consanguine. |
| preserving Consanguine tradition and by guarding the quality of its
| | The Blood is an honour bestowed only upon the most worthy of mortals. |
| bloodline. In addition to the Legacies, the inviolate rules of
| | Unwavering and proud in its history, House D'baen pays homage to its roots, fusing tradition with innovation and progressive thinking. |
| Consanguine behavior and basis of all Consanguine law, two other
| | The successes of the past align with the brilliance of the future to push members beyond the limits of their potential. |
| traditions are particularly important: peerage and the [[Imperium]]. By
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| wearing titles and using appropriate forms of address to those of both
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| higher and lower bloodrank, the House recalls the history, dignity and
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| nobility of all Consanguine. House D'baen supports the [[Imperium]] ideal
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| of respect, cooperation and unity amongst all of the Blood and the | |
| [[Imperium]] mission today as a repository of Consanguine history,
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| teaching and tradition.
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| While committed to tradition -- the current Praetor has reigned since
| | Loyalty is expected and prized; from individual to House, House to Blood, and Blood to the Legacies and Edicts of the Primus. |
| the 17th of Variach 114 MA -- the House also values innovation and
| | House D'baen prizes this concept highly and does not take lightly to the discarding of such. |
| freedom of thought. Family members are independent and self-directed,
| | As individuals bind themselves to the House, so too does the House return this loyalty, a catalytic relationship propelling both to undiscovered heights. |
| free to pursue what interests them. For example, the House has no
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| divine patron, instead, members are allowed worship whichever Divine
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| suits them.
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| The Embrace is the mystical process by which a Sire transforms a
| | Members are expected to achieve Excellence in their chosen pursuits. |
| mortal or undead thrall into an immortal Consanguine, a member of the
| | Know that the Gift is very much a privelege, not a right. |
| Imperial bloodline that began with Emperor Abhorash Nehekhara, only
| | Those who bear the proud name of D'baen have truly earned their ascension. |
| childe of Queen Belladonna, the first to transcend death. Becoming
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| Consanguine is more than becoming a vampire, it is embracing a noble
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| culture, history and tradition, leading a decorous and honorable
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| "life" in control of one's powers and ablities, and taking part in the
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| society and insitutions at the apex of Aetolian life. The Embrace is a
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| precious gift and D'baen does not bestow it lightly.
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| Candidates must be Consanguine, or mortals or undead committed to
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| becoming one of the blooded as soon as possible. Those following the
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| Praenomen or [[Bloodborn]] paths are equally welcome. Praenomen, the
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| first-named, learn to project the vital power of their Consanguine
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| blood into others by developing [[Sanguis]] skills. The [[Bloodborn]] study
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| [[Hematurgy]] -- ways of using the intrinsic power of Consanguine blood
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| in rituals to enhance one's power.
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| To ensure future members have the potential for greatness, servants
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| and thralls are subjected to an intensive training regimen legendary
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| in its depth and rigor. Those who survive the long journey and are
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| chosen for the Embrace, will join an elite and illustrious House, a
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| tight-knit and loyal family. Joining House D'baen means committing
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| oneself to excellence -- great things will be expected.
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