Argander family

The **Argander family** is a noble family from Nordain, claiming the Barony of Erencliffe as well as the Thanehold of Rainestead. They are seated at Erencliffe Castle, one of the most strategically vital points of Nordain's defense.

## History

The Argander family rose to greater prominence during the Maudesian occupation of Nordain. Initially they submitted to the Maudesians, not believing that King Bersnal Kaulden was capable of organizing an effective resistance. However, once Queen Naranna Kaulden succeeded her father as the leader of the rebellion, she was able to galvanize the many dissenters within the country, forming a real opposition to the Maudesians. Eventually deciding she needed Baron Terund Argander's aid, Queen Naranna, at no small risk to her person, allowed herself to be captured by the Baron's troops. Terund refused to turn her over to the Maudesians, and eventually she was able to convince him to join the rebellion outright. Terund sent his two sons, Ramund and Brice to the Freemarks for safety, while his daughter Rowan stayed behind to assist him in the campaign.

At a young age, as part of a political alliance, Prince Baylor Kaulden was betrothed to Rowan and the two grew closer over the years. Terund and his daughter both came to have a major impact on the rebellion, with Terund acting as the leader for the rebel armies, and Rowan serving on the front lines as a knight. It was Rowan who rescued Baylor, and a young Ornand of Croftdale, from the Welserine Wilds and she later went on to kill Hugo, the cousin of the Maudesian usurper King Alain, in battle.

Impressed by his tactical skill, Terund eventually promoted Ornand to the rank of commander of the rebel army, and had him lead a division during the Battle of South Hill. Ornand came to suspect the battle was a trap, however, and quit the field along with Rowan in order to rescue Baylor. The battle was a disaster, and the rebel forces were devastated, culminating in Baron Terund's death.

Rowan and Ornand, along with the help of Amarille, were able to rescue Baylor and return to Dhunne, re-energizing the rebels and leading them to an overwhelming victory at the Battle of Tolamir River, where they ambushed two legions of chevaliers. After the occupation ended, Baylor married Rowan, and were crowned King and Queen of Nordain. In **9A05,** Rowan gave birth to a son, Prince Renley Kaulden. Rowan however became ill and passed away just three years later in **9A08**, leaving a husband, a son, and a nation in mourning.

Terund's eldest son, Ramund Argander, was appointed Baron of Erencliffe after the war, and became a powerful and well liked figure in the Allsmeet, while his younger brother, Brice Argander was named Thane of Rainestead. Baron Ramund married a Maudesian noble woman named Adele, who was a member of the Maudesian family which had been appointed to govern Erencliffe. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, the two fell in love and married, a matter which caused no small amount of controversy so soon after the occupation had ended. Adele eventually gave birth to a daughter, Rose Argander.

## Notable Arganders

* **Jacen** Argander - former Baron of Erencliffe
* Arl **Nelsan** Argander - former Baron of Erencliffe and considered a successful man
* **Goren** Argander - son to Baron Nelsan
* Baron **Terund** Argander – fought on the side of the rebellion against the Maudesian usurper
* Queen **Rowan** Kaulden – Daughter of Terund, wife of King Baylor Kaulden
* Baron **Ramund** Argander – Baron of Erencliffe as of **9A30** and husband to Baroness Adele and father of Rose
* Thane **Brice** Argander – Thane of Rainestead as of **9A30**
* **Adele** Argander - Baroness as of **9A30**, and wife of Ramund and mother to Rose
* **Rose** Argander – daughter of Baron Ramund and Baroness Adele