Ancelin

House Ancelin is a relatively new noble family in eastern Lacrive. It holds dominion over the Barony of Marteville, and is bordered by the lands of Houses Broglie, Dacourt, de Ratre, Decharpe, Robillard and Crepouillan.
== History ==
House Ancelin was instated as Baronne de Marteville in 673 after Luc Ancelin, a chevalien in the pay of Cont Hector of Roumur, defeated three Mamelquar lords in single combat before the Battle of Fez Khum. The time Luc bought by defeating these lords was enough to prepare de Gaudin's force for battle, arguably saving his entire army.
This was considered an act of heroic bravery, and as a reward King Charles II parcelled out the lands around the hamlet of Marteville in the east of the country. House Ardouin had been holding onto these lands since the Attack on the Ruadhain Forest, along with several other Baronies which have since been given out as gifts in a similar manner.
The Ancelins have, however, been kept under close watch by the monarchy. Their direct lords are House de Villepin, and above that the King himself. 
== Coat of Arms ==
The arms of House Ancelin are 'Argent, three Mustanian hands in fist within a bordure Sable'. This refers to the involvement of the house during the War of Aqzar - in particular, the deed Luc Ancelin committed before the Battle of Fez Khum.Category:Families
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