House Gilroch

House Gilroch is a Noble Family originating from the Cliffton Province of the former nation of Noxnorr. It has an expansive membership, and is the most well-known Noble Family of the Clifftonic People.
== History ==
=== Origins ===
The Gilroch Family can trace its earliest ancestor to -218 TE to the Clifftonic Chieftain Vriabœrn. Vriabœrn was a man who led his tribe out of the Great White North and through Khanji, eventually settling in the swamps of Cliffton. Vriabœrn is also the earliest known Clifftonic to have been mentioned in recorded history, his name appearing in two separate ancient Noxist manuscripts. 
Vriabœrn's direct successors are unknown due to a lack of historical records, but according to oral tradition there was an unbroken genealogical line of Chieftains between Vriabœrn and the last Clifftonic Chieftain, a man named Fyydir.
Fyydir's name is first mentioned in -115 TE and it is recorded that he converted the Clifftonic Tribes to Noxism after receiving gifts of gold by the Noxvraeld at the time. Fyydir's Clifftonic name has been lost to history, but his Noxist name and adopted surname have stood strong until this day. Fyydir is described by records as being a very stingy man, easily motivated by greed. 
=== The Rift ===
For the next several dozen years, Fyydir's descendants ruled Cliffton peacefully, gradually integrating their people into the culture of Noxnorr. The taming of the Clifftonic people led to most people abandoning the swamp settlements and settling in what is today called Cliffton, a place of rolling plains and rich wheat. The Clifftonese Stallion, a horse selectively bred by the Gilrochs in fact still run wildly through Cliffton to this day.
Coastal settlements would gradually develop, with most wealth being concentrated on a settlement with many names but originally called Cliffton Castle.
After the death of Fyyndyyn Gilroch, his three surviving sons began to fight over their inheritances. This conflict lasted a total of eight years and was waged between Hynnynnynod, Aedrond, and Fyynvroch.
Hynnynnynod inherited the title of Valdenvraeld as he was the eldest son and his two younger brothers were jealous. Aedrond and Fyynvroch formed an alliance, determined to unseat Hynnynnynod from his ducal throne. The latter two were successful and Hynnynnynod was exiled to the southern marshes of their ancestors.
Aedrond and Fyynvroch then began to feud over who would take over, eventually leading to Fyynvroch's murder at the hands of Aedrond. Hynnynnynod shortly returned from his exile after and dethroned Aedrond with the backing of the common people. Aedrond was then exiled to the far north, establishing himself in a small hamlet in Astronis.
Aedrond would die in disgrace, though his son Hovwyy would reconcile with Hynnynnynod, and a marriage was arranged between Hovwyy's daughter and Hynnynnynod's adopted son (Hynnynnynod was infertile) to strengthen the peace. Their descendants would rule Cliffton without issue.
=== Remainder of Time in Rathnir ===
Ounre and Leodeod would father Faernvael Gilroch, and eventually one Loreth Gilroch I would be born. Loreth inherited an immense position of power, and ended up ruling Cliffton and some parts of Northern Halond, but was ousted from power by the Astorian Prince Jensen I. Loreth, would then later return after the decline of the Astorians and ended up ruling over all of Northern and Western Helmia for a few short years before the dissolution of the Kingdom of Mithra and abolition of the nobility under the Helmian Federation. Loreth retired to his estate in Lornwick, and his great-grandchild, Loreth IV was the last biological male descendant of Loreth I. The current House Head is Luelwyn Gilroch, Empress of Noxvyvras who inherited her position and titles after the mysterious death of Loreth IV.
=== Current Standings ===
House Gilroch still stands strong, its surviving members having escaped to Abexilas following the War of the Comet. There are currently nine living members of House Gilroch, the majority of which living in Southwestern Abexilas.
== Notable Members ==
Notable Members of House Gilroch
Name 	Basic Information 	Notable Accomplishments 	Titles
Loreth Gilroch "The Elder" 	First Gilroch to effectively control any portion of territory larger than a town, all male Gilrochs after him named in his honor. Was born some time between 54-64 TE and died in 145 TE. 	Kept the Noxist Faith alive within the subcontinent of Helmia, controlled large swaths of Northern Helmia throughout his life time. 	Archon of Magna Ataraxia, Valdenvraeld of Cliffton, Lorvraeld of Cliffton, Lorvraeld of Sovdal, Lorvraeld of Lornwick.
Loreth Gilroch "The Younger"	A man caught in the shadow of his politically deviant father, Loreth II lived a much quieter life and spent half of his life time in Eldham. Born in the year 140 TE and died in the year 222 TE.	Contributed to the birth of the Dariien Noxist Church, remodeled the Lornwick Estate, and established a Noxist presence within Baykonia. 	Valdenvraeld of Cliffton, Lorvraeld of Lornwick.
Sygurd Albrektson 	A Nortfolk man following the Draconist Faith, Sygurd is linked to House Gilroch by the late Awynod Gilroch II. 	Established the first community within the heavily frontier-like Astoria province since the collapse of the Astorians. 	Mayor of Ryllenya.
Luelwyn Gilroch 	Current House Head of The House of Gilroch, Luelwyn did what her great-grandfather Loreth dreamed of, establishing a Kingdom carved out of Alamayn, Noxvyvras. Born in the year 216 TE. 	Established The Federation of Noxvyvras, being elected as it's first Queen and cementing herself as a key figure within Xandi politics. Elevated to title of Empress with formation of The Northern Crowns.	Valdenvraeld of Cliffton, Valdenvraeld of New Cliffton, Lorvraeld of Owydd Aurynynbern, Gildrichvraeld of Noxvyvras, and Empress within the Northern Crowns.
Anaelun Gilroch III 	Noxist Poet who lived from 240 TE and then until 317 TE. 	Wrote several romantic and tragic poems about Noxist deities. Also translated some previous works into other languages. 	Court Poet of the Northern Crowns and Noxvyvras.
Loreth Forsvollr 	A Neubaykonian politician and member of the Dasana Coven who was born in 250 TE. 	First of House Gilroch to convert to Yoakumaen Vampirism. 	President of Neubaykonia (Disputed), Mayor of Fordoinque, and member of the Atlechian Royal Family.
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