Allard, Aurelien Norbert II (1310)

# **Aurelien Norbert Allard II**

Noah Noe Allard

Dominic Adrien Allard

Mira Solene Allard

Thomas Alphonse Allard

Nadine Violaine Allard

*Noble, Minister of Coins, Hound of the Bellamie*

Aurelien Norbert Allard II, a prominent figure in the Imperial Eisenherz Territories, embodies the legacy of his family's enduring alliance with the Bellamie family. Born in Terheim in 1310, Aurelien has carved a niche for himself as a multifaceted professional, excelling as a merchant, smuggler, and legal advisor specializing in trade from Bellamie-controlled areas of Luminor into the Imperial territories.

Aurellian is the eldest of five brothers:

* 1310: Aurelien Norbert Allard II
* 1312: Roman Edgar Allard
* 1313: Marven Jean Allard
* 1315: Kasper Lucas Allard
* 1320: Noah Norbert Allard

With his family wielding political influence along the southern border connecting to the Kingdom of Luminor, and possessing allies in key locations such as Terheim, Torlem, Duheim, and Odast, the Allard Family has long demonstrated unwavering loyalty to the Bellamie cause. Aurelien, following in the footsteps of his predecessors, engaged with imperial noble families on behalf of the Bellamie, skillfully influencing their decisions to favor international trade with the Bellamie over local markets.

Aurelien's expertise extended to speculative buying, employing strategic acquisitions of smaller resource outfitters to bolster the growth of the Bellamie mercantile empire. He embraced a philosophy articulated by his father, Aurelien Norbert Allard I, emphasizing the control of base resources as a means of influencing entire industries.  “To control the metal, means you control all the smiths.”

In 1330, Aurelien Norbert Allard II married Veronika Adler, a union that further solidified his family's position. House Adler, a formidable ore and mining family, played a pivotal role in the Imperial Economy. Aurelien, ambitious and strategic, had his eyes set on the position of Head of Interior Finance, a role held by Veronika's father, Augustin-Kass Adler.

The couple welcomed several children into the world, each destined to contribute to the family's legacy:

* 1334: Aurelien Norbert Allard III
* 1336: Sophie Josette Allard
* 1337: Noah Noe Allard
* 1338: Dominic Adrien Allard
* 1340: Mira Solene Allard
* 1342: Thomas Alphonse 'Tomal' Allard
* 1344: Nadine Violaine Allard

The Eighth Ghoul War brought personal tragedy for Aurelien, as he lost his younger brother, Kasper Lucas Allard, during the attack on Odast in 1360. Viewing it as a sacrifice for the greater cause of securing complete Bellamie Crest control over Odast, Aurelien remained mostly behind the front lines throughout the war, focusing on logistics and supply management among the Imperial Territories.

In 1364, Aurelien, along with his children, received the honor of joining the new Consecrator Severus Bellamie III in Ciel. Blessed by imperial forces and sanctioned by the Territory, this marked a new chapter in his service to the Bellamie cause.

Aurelien is a well-educated individual, possessing extensive knowledge in logistics, trade, and the law. Despite being 54 years old in 1364, he exhibits no signs of slowing down, continuing to play a crucial role in advancing the interests of the Bellamie family. His enduring marriage to Veronika Adler and the presence of seven children reflect the depth of his familial commitment and the continuation of the Allard legacy.

## At Ciel

Aurelien Allard arrived at Ciel later in the day, in tow with some of his children, wagons of supplies, and the odd Brave and Imperial Volunteer, the bulk of his men were conscripts and settlers that contributed very little to the fighting men or skill of the convoy.  Yet, Aurelien was confident to say they were among the best.

He joined Severus at the Grove, and bowed low, his impatience showing quickly as he searched out Warden Perdu and forced the meeting to move up the time table slightly.  He was unimpressed by Sylvan, and recited a vow from the sixth era to show off for lord Severus and curry favor.