House Falconshield

### Members

Redmond Falconshield, Elena Falconshield Dalgren, Xavier Falconshield, Aurora Falconshield

### Social rank

Baron

> *"Might conquers fright!" - Soldier under the banner of the Purple Falcon.*
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House Falconshield is a noble house under the vassalage of the Daggerfall Covenant, that rules of the region of the Stormpeaks, Everglade county.

During the 2E 586, the house has been ruled by Redmond Falconshield from it's ancestral seat Skykiss.

## Founding

In unknown times during the first era, a young ambitious boy by the name of Phillis decided to make his dream come true of becoming a knight.

Growing up in a simple peasant family, Phillis joined the military at the earliest age and showed remarkable potential. Swiftly climbing through the ranks he led one victory after the other when he received an officer rank.

When a Knight noticed Phillis success, the offered him to become his squire. Phillis accepted and showed great promise to become a Knight. Until eventually after serving a few years a squire, he was knighted by the lord of the Stormpeaks. Taking up the role as one of his Knights in the courts of Skykiss.

With this new role, Sir Phillis had the assignment of coming up with a name for his newly formed house. Following tradition of his people, Phillis decided to let the land decide the name for him. Passing the Trial of the Stormborn, he climbed one the mountains he chose to challenge during a violent thunderstorm.

Almost reaching the top, Sir Phillis came upon an unusual large Falcon nest. When inspecting the nest, Sir Phillis looked up and saw a bolt of lightning coming straight at him. In the split second between life and death, a purple Falcon flew in between the bolt and Sir Phillis. Saving the life of the Knight. Honoring the animal that saved his life, Sir Phillis dubbed his house "Falconshield" and daunted the Falcon on his shield.

## History

#### Rise to Skykiss

It seemed like the inevitable. House Mountmen, the original rulers of the Stormpeaks weren't loved by their subjects. According to the records, they managed to rule for generations as they held great power feared by their people. By a stroke of fate, a mage appeared in the Stormpeaks. Who began showing and preaching that this terrible power House Mountmen possessed, wasn't something to be so afraid of. Either this mage was speaking the truth and that his preaching were accurate, doesn't matter much anymore. It was enough for the people to be inspired with enough courage to stand up against their oppressors.

So started the Rebellion of the Stormlords. Many if not all vassals of House Mountmen turned against their liege. Laying siege to their fortress of Skykiss. Unfortunately for the rebellious forces, the fortress proved according to many accounts, impregnable. So the rebels settled in for a long siege to starve out its hosts.

Meanwhile in the castle, Lord Mountmen forbade all those in the castle from siding with the rebels. The slightest form of treason was met with execution without trial. Many of the castle residents fell victim to starvation. Including the lord's own spouse.

One of the court knights, Sir Phillis Falconshield couldn't bare the cruelty of his liege anymore. So he openly challenged his liege in front of all his knights in single combat, for the lordship over Skykiss. Lord Mountmen wasn't amused and ordered Sir Philis executed for treason. His knights however didn't respond. So Lord Mountmen took matters into his own hands released his terrible power towards Sir Phillis. Fortunately for the purple knight, he was quick to respond and stabbed his lord into the heart. The knights of the court saluted Sir Phillis as the new lord of Skykiss. With this new authority, Sir Phillis ordered the gates to be opened and the Rebellion of the Stormlords came to an end.

Shortly after a moot was held to determine the new lord of the Stormpeaks. Sir Phillis was chosen due to his great bravery against House Mountmen. So House Falconshield became the proud new rulers of the Stormpeaks.