Orthwood
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Research is done by a young woman regarding the House Orthwood.
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The House of Orthwood makes its seat at Orthwood Hall.
Best known for Nelnar Orthwood, called the "Champion of Cormyr" for his victories against the Steppes Raiders. He was eventually killed by his son Nars, after Nars was discovered by Nelnar aiding the Steppes Raiders for gold, to pay off a gambling debt. The family was heavily in debt so the Crown seized their holdings in 1227 DR after Nelnar's death to pay their creditors and stripped their noble status, but provided Nelnar's widow and daughters a house of their own on royal estates east of the Starwater and a modest annual amount to live on. Re-ennoblement most likely due to loyalty to Rhigaerd II during the Salember regency.
Family Members Currently Alive:
Auldo Orthwood, child of Malassra Orthwood.
Danither Orthwood, child of Malassra Orthwood.
Malassra Orthwood, mother of Auldo and Danither.
Asbras Orthwood, Knight Royal of Cormyr, once a personal guard of Azoun IV but now a loyal
personal bodyguard to Filfaeril.Brester Orthwood, considered an up-and-comer, the most restless and competent son of the house.
Nelnar Orthwood II, a War Wizard stationed to protect Azoun V for the past three years.
Historical Family Members
Nelnar Orthwood (1191-1227), had flowing brown hair, clean-shaven, pale blue eyes; head of a rising noble family until its power was smashed by his death.
Nars Orthwood, stabbed his father Nelnar to death when Nelnar discovered his treachery against the throne.
Freeyel Orthwood, wife and widow of Nelnar.
Taeronissa Orthwood, daughter of Nelnar.
Imroserel Orthwood , daughter of Nelnar.