House Volantes

"*Through daring steps can we achieve fame and glory.*"
—Motto of House Volantes
**House Volantes** is an ancient Noble House dating back to the Age of Strife, when it was a mere small territory in ancient England. The head, Tarchon Vin Volantes, pledged his loyalty to he who would be the Emperor of Mankind during the Unfication Wars. Though Tarchon would pass away before the Great Crusade, the Emperor bestowed the Warrant of Trade to his son, Obaron Volantes. Since then, the family has exert its influence to many systems and while primarily a house of Rogue Traders, many members were also officers of the Imperial Army, later Imperial Navy, some later using their naval skills as successful Rogue Traders.

## Notable House Volantes Members

* **Tarchon Vin Volantes**: The first known head of House Volantes. He was duke of old England on ancient Terra. His land suffered from constant attacks from nearby rulers and bandits. So, when the Emperor came with his mighty army, Tarchon swore loyalty without hesitation, providing the Emperor information on the nearby lords and places with rich resources. Tarchon would not live to see the unification of Terra as he passed away a decade early, but his efforts earned his family a Warrant of Trade from the Emperor as a reward.

* **Obaron Volantes**:

* **Terrisa Volantes**:

* **Pendar Volantes**:

* **Maurin Volantes**: Current head of House Volantes, Maurin had already made a name for himself even before taking the throne. Having served in the Imperial Navy and reaching the rank of rear admiral, his skills allowed him to exceed his father with flying colors. In over two decades, Maurin has discovered multiple worlds, both inhabited with human civilizations, or containing exotic riches that has enabled Maurin to build up connections with powerful individuals and organizations. He is a good friend with Xander Jarak, having once saved the Inquisitor's life.

* **Dylina Volantes**:

* **Grios Volantes**: The younger brother of Maurin Volantes, many would assume that Grios would seek power and dethrone his older sibling. Instead, Grios sees it as a blessing, and uses his freedom to explore the galaxy for the sake of adventure. He got his wish when Xander came to recruit a member of his house into his Retinue. Seeing that serving alongside an Inquisitor would be interesting, Grios happily volunteered to be his house's liaison for Xander.

* **Haldin Volantes**: The heir to House Volantes, Haldin enlisted into the Imperial Navy at the age of eighteen. He swiftly showed his skills in void warfare and was promoted to Commodore at the age of twenty-three and then Admiral at the age of twenty-nine. He left the navy when he was thirty-five, taking over his family's business. Thanks to his military experience, Haldin has overcome many challenges as a Rogue Trader: commanding his family's fleet, organizing and coordinating his crew and personal retainers, defeating several Ork Freebooterz, Dark Eldar raiding parties and even a Tyranid Splinter Fleet. Other achievements included discovering five lost human civilizations, three planets rich with resources and dozens of lost archeotech. Like past heirs and heads, Haldin has had dealings with Xander Jarak, House Volantes's long ally. He is accompanied by his nephew Rendro and the House's longtime ally, Zosch Iplathrid, the latter serving as his Seneschal.

* **Rendro Volantes**:

* **Kylin Drachen nee Volantes**:

* **Yawser Drachen**: A member of the Knight House Drachen, Yawser met Kylin Volantes during an Imperial Campagin which saw the re-introduction of several previously unknown human worlds. The two fell in love and eventually married, binding their two houses. A brave man, Yawser is willing to put his life on the line if it leads to victory for the Imperium, a trait that has worried his wife over the years. Nevertheless, Yawser and his Knight Crusader, the *Argent Blade*, has slew a great number of foes. Like his brother-in-law, Haldin Volantes, Yawser has also done dealings with Xander Jarak.

## Notable Companions

* **Ingmar Saft**: House Volantes' trusted Seneschal, Ingmar has served the house for over three centuries, keeping the appearance of a middle age man through the use of rejuvenation treatments and bionics. Stern and focused, Ingmar is also highly flexible, capable of adjusting his tactics when overseeing the many worlds the family has found and keeping their trading empire from falling apart while accompanied by a retinue of adepts. He is quite close with several members of the family, having served Maurin's grandfather and now serves the Patriarch at the present. Because of this, Ingmar has also met Xander too.

## Allies

**Zosch Iplathrid**: A Lectro-Maester hailing from Forge World Calces, Zosch has been a long time ally and friend of House Volantes since during the days of Lord Pendar. With his incredible mastery of energy and his Voltac Blaster, Zosch has helped protect the noble House Volantes for decades. In return, he is allowed to accompany any of the members during their explorations in search of new energy for the Motive Force. At present, he is serving as part of Grios Volantes' retinue.