House Arcturius

Political

House

## History

House Arcturius was first started many hundreds of years ago, but was relatively small, until **Aelius Arcturius** became the Head of the House. During the Age of Dynasties, Aelius Arcturius brought House Arcturius from poverty, and the brink of destruction, and in his lifetime, made them into a powerful, influential house in **Catania**, and his tutelage was instrumental in bringing Catania to a suitable technological prowess. His skills in tinkering, and technology, became well-known for his revolutionary changes in shipbuilding, airship creation, some guns, and many of the other technological innovations that shaped Catania.

Although initially slavery was welcomed in the world, Aelius did his best to treat his slaves at the time as genuine people, and before the end of his life, he freed them. Later, one of his most loyal, treasured, and loved slaves - who became a close friend and ally - the half-elf **Raia**, abolished slavery within Catania. Many of the other Kingdoms followed that example, and Raia lived the rest of her days as a close advisor, and confidant, to the men and women of House Arcturius.

Over the hundreds of years since, House Arcturius returned to more isolationist roots, preferring to remain within their small villages and hamlets they had erected across the Kingdom of Catania, although some of these later became well-known Towns, House Arcturius often left the rulership of these towns to other's, or inevitably married them off for more wealth or power.

This resulted in House Arcturius being a relatively small House in terms of Holdings, but powerful in influence and wealth. Despite these things, they did not participate heavily in politics, and most Arcturius Heads tended to keep to themselves, holding opinions back. The reason for this wasn't discovered until much later; the legends of House Arcturius state that the House must remain in isolation, withdrawing itself from worldly politics until such a time that the Spear of Aelius, known as **Pierce the Heavens** - Confige Caelum - is recovered by a Scion of House Arcturius.

For nearly 2,000 years, this spear has been sought after by every Scion of House Arcturius. Currently, it is up to **Marcus Arcturius**, to find it, and he hunts it relentlessly. Yet, he realizes that perhaps it is not needed to begin making his mark upon the world, and with this ambition and thought, Marcus pushes his House back into the world, ensuring that the name 'House Arcturius' is once again known.

It was this decision that led to Marcus initiating reforms upon Arcturius Military, refitting his men and women with new, better equipment, uniforms, and weaponry, adapting aspects from his ancestors teachings and applying them to his men and women that called him Lord.

Next, Marcus began taking a more personal interest in the world and it's affairs. Particularly related to politics, exploration, and protection of the citizens of the world against those who would wish them harm. Of course, much of this inevitably comes down to Marcus' own ambitions, for Marcus sees his ancestry as his birthright - his greatest ancestor had helped shape the history of one of the most powerful Kingdoms in the world.

But Marcus Dominus Arcturius would do better - he would help shape the history of the known world, for the better. In the end, Marcus sees himself as a savior, a protector, and a ruler for the world, and this ambition, thanks to his charisma, spreads to his people and they often see him as a similar individual.

## Holdings

Currently, House Arcturius only holds **Fort Arcturius**, their Headquarters. It is a small Hamlet.

## Inhabitants

House Arcturius is mostly populated by humans, but has a smaller population of half-elves, dwarves, and even halflings. But they do not discriminate, as they are accepting of most races.

## Membership

Membership is as simple as requesting to join; You will have to have a personal interview with Marcus, but most are allowed in as long as they have a conviction towards protecting the people of the world.