House Kingsley

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**House Kingsley** is a noble family that reside in lower Northern Headlands of Gilneas, in their familial home of Kingsley Estate. The home and land have been in the family for several generations, and is gated by large intricate iron bars with two large Ravens at the gate.

The Kingsley's are Crown loyalists but they are a very private family and do not host many visitors. This alone has given others the perception that they are either very dangerous or very shady, neither of which are true. In fact the family generously donates funding towards the rebuilding of Gilneas proper, and Lady Vera is a notable presence in all three areas as well, often volunteering where needed.

## History

### Founding

**House Kingsley** was founded by the late Lord Nethaniel Kingsley. Service to the Crown has been a long-standing profession for many men within the family, regardless of Branch. To that end, Lord Greymane bestowed the title of Knight to Lord Nethaniel and he was Knighted in a ceremony in early 568 K.Y.

### First War

Kingsley men lent their blade to the Grey Templars where they aided the Crown against the Orchish Horde, later escaping south when Gilneas fell.

### Finding Hope

Several weeks after leaving Gilneas proper, the remnants of the Kingsley family gathered south of Capital City and reunited with distant relatives that took them in during their time of need. While familial relations strengthened, they did not wish to overstay their welcome and when the Alliance reclaimed the south, they returned to rebuild.

### Returning Home

Devastation summarized what they came back to, with talk of reanimated corpses and werewolves, abominations and other such foul matters. But that didn't appear to deter the Kingsley family. In fact, to outsiders, the Kingsley would more easily blend with the area, post war. The iron gates that surrounded the family's land were twisted and knarled with vines weaving through them and tall grass. The home itself needed to be mostly reconstructed as well, so the family spent several weeks in a tent before the Inn was repaired, later moving there for better shelter.

### A World Divided

A fractured Azeroth made life a little more entertaining to a family of thrill-seekers and adventurers. Sadly a thick solemn cloud lingered over Stormwind as their forces returned from the Northrend Campaign, scores of coffins drawn from ships to be claimed by returning families. Stormwind was in mourning.

### War and Truce

With Teldrassil in ashes, and Undercity in utter ruin, the tensions between the Alliance and Horde were unbearable but the leaders of each faction were able to come to some kind of truce, in which an armistice was put into place. Despite the armistice, tensions are still plainly visible, leaving everyone to believe the armistice to be only temporary.

### Vanishing Act

Often times galas or soirees crop up, many of which accept donations to assist in financing the Alliance military, ensuring our great men and women have what they need to continue to keep us safe. At one such gala in Redridge, the Kingsley's made their annual appearance, enjoyed their evening among friends before returning home. While the flight isn't necessarily a long one, it is anyone's guess as to what had actually happened. Unfortunately Lord Henry and Lady Vera never made it home that night and three years later their remains still have not been found.

### Present Day

After a period of mourning, Lady Elysera remained a recluse following the disappearance of her parents. However, recently she has taken up her mother's tasks of aiding the city folk of Ebonport, as well as taking several trips to Stormwind. It is unclear what exactly has prompted her to finally reveal herself but it seems to get her out of the house.

## Family Members

### Lord Henry Kingsley

A retired Naval officer, Lord Henry Kingsley enjoyed the legacy of his family's wealth, enjoyed travel abroad to explore and volunteer at various expedition camps throughout Azeroth where he would often wander about and map areas. He fancied himself a hobbyist cartographer. When he was home, he could be found in Ebonport, enjoying a fine glass of scotch paired with a cigar at a local gentleman's club where he would meet up with his fellow Navy friends.

### Lady Vera Kingsley

Beloved wife and mother, Lady Vera Kingsley [nee Carnegie] always had a pleasant disposition about her, even when bothered or upset. She always kept calm not matter the circumstance, a start opposite to her husband. She was kind to everyone, graceful, and poised. Always engaging other women in town or travelers that passed through. She made frequent trips to Westfall to help her cousins and the others who suffered from drought or famine, or both. She even made time to visit Stormwind at least ever other week to volunteer at the Orphanage. She truly had a big heart and was very generous when it came to spending. It was a wonderous facade, as no one would ever believe her to be a gifted sorceress.

### Lady Elysera Kingsley

The only child born to Henry and Vera, she is to inherit the land passed down through generations of the family. It is a large responsibility, and one that was trust upon her when both of her parents mysteriously disappeared. She was homeschooled by her doting mother in all manner of things ranging from political landscapes to stewardship, as well as the various schools of magic. While she was not suited for further education in Dalaran, she had all the instruction she required in her mother, and she too is a formidable sorceress. She too, endeavors to avoid detection of dark magics at every turn and can often be found in Ebonport, volunteering at the Town Hall and overseeing imports to Mistbriar Island from Stormwind and Redridge.

## Land Holdings

House Kingsley rules over the Kingsley Estate, a large swath of land located in the lower Northern Headlands in Gilneas.