House D'ortonnaise

[Reaganism]

Veillons au salut de l'Empire.

Once the 2nd most prominent noble house in Regalia, the d'Ortonnaise aim to rise back into their place within nobility an reassert their control over culture, military and the court.

The d'Ortonnaise pride neutrality, diplomacy and loyalty to the Empire above all. Within these bounds, they also represent the intelligentsia in warfare committed to reconnaissance and organisation, as well as the culture in Regalia with plays, operas and performances.
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Quick information:​

• Imperialised Ithanian in culture, with obvious Dressolini influence. House d'Ortonnaise is a pro-military Ithanian house.
• Unionist in religion. The family was torn between Priscelle and Sancella unionism prior, having given Regalia a High Reverend of the Holy Synod in 305AC.
• Right-wing Ithanian in politics. The family supports the slavery of Varran and Nelfin, as well as the Ithanian Matriarchy.
• The family's main themes are diplomacy, military, subterfuge, art and carousing.
• House d'Ortonnaise deals in the production of Plantation Products, mainly sugar and rum refined from dullci cane. Other family products include tabakka, opium, cotton, tea and kaffee.

On obtaining house d'Ortonnaise's support for your noble application:

• The general preference is to obtain the voucher both IC and OOC. That is to say, convince the matriarch that your character/family should become Archipelago nobility, while you convince me that your conduct, RP quality, initiative and ambitions are on par with the nobility.
• The minimum demand is at least a meeting. I would prefer if you arranged for such /before/ implying that you will want a voucher.
• The optimum is that you meet the family and matriarch proper, attend an event of ours and have us attend an event of your own.

All further family information can be found on the d'Ortonnaise family WIKIA.

Members:
Adrienne d'Ortonnaise @Miss_Ortonnaise
Victoriana d'Ortonnaise @Sprongo
Alexander d'Ortonnaise @Mr_Ortonnaise
Camille d'Ortonnaise @AestheticEgg
Casimir d'Ortonnaise @SenileKaboose
Eugene d'Ortonnaise @Lady_Ortonnaise
Silvain d'Ortonnaise @PariahFolk
Paolo d'Ortonnaise @Piov

Vassals & Banners:



House du Langelier
@ContestedSnow


Ser Edouard Lambert


House du Polignac
@Ellimairy


Staff:

Edouard Lambert, Knight Commander
@R_O_B_E_rt

Philippe Ravenburg, Knight
@ContestedSnow

Renaud Lemaitre, Knight
@Razrei

Sang-Froid Desmarais, Knight
@Mapleveins

Shae wren, Guard
@flareskies

Eimhin MacGiolla, Cook & Warden
@avemechanicus

Carmen Dale, Guard
@SenileKaboose

Court:

Anastasie du Polignac, Courtier
@Miss_Silver

Sophia du Polignac, Courtier
@Ellimairy

Henriette "Hank" Delmonte, Court Alchemist
@InDogsWeTrust

Lorraine Kohler, Musician
@GoldWolfGaming

Céleste Jeanne, Court Cleric
@HarmlessRampager

Slave Household:

Amélie d'Or @AlphaInsomnia
Sirius d'Or @Muffins_
Heléne d'Or @flareskies
Reimund d'Or @meep999
Malory d'Or @Jonificus

Open Characters:

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High/Medium/Low refers to the expectations when roleplaying a specific character. Naturally, you'll be expected to be more active or proactive with a main-line sibling to the matriarch than with an uncle or cousin.

Caleana d'Ortonnaise (High)

Caleana is a highly educated woman rather close to her eldest sister, the current Matriarch. She has no defined character or application, but is meant to be a graduate of either of the d'Ortonnaise main line compatible intellectual pursuits (history, diplomacy, statesmanship, subterfuge, commerce, banking) with active involvement in either of the artist schools (visual arts, musical arts). She's also expected to be politically active.

Annabelal d'Ortonnaise (Medium)

A twin-sister to Victoriana, Annabella's player is supposed to be a martial woman. A character app had been made previously for a Jeannarc dame. Annabella represents the female pinnacle of strength in the family and may even be a general (shadow general) if the player so deems.

Sirio d'Ortonnaise (Low)

Sirio is an intellectual and of the Dressolini line of the family. He's a thinker, politician and philosopher most likely educated with a background in history. Sirio is more an accessory character than one to be actively played.

Any cousin to Audrey (Medium expectations)

Feel free to make one up and pitch specific father or mother from the family line.

Any aunt / uncle to Audrey (Low expectations)

Feel free to make one up and pitch specific father or mother from the family line.

Applications to house d'Ortonnaise are handled on a streamlined system with stages and clear-cut goals for a prospective applicant. Mind you, most of the application process isn't specifically meant to determine whether you are suitable, but more so begin preparing you to enter noble roleplay and generally to improve as a roleplayer. Mind, I care very little about your past exploits and whether you are well-established on the server. I'm looking for ambitious and fun people with some merit.

Mind, application for family vassals & staff is much easier and will be detailed below.

Family application procedure:

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1st Stage: Application

Fill out the following application and post on this thread.

IGN:
RP experience: (summarise your experience in RP)
Proposed Character's name:
Character Pitch: (a description of 100 words at least)
Skype or Discord: (If you don't want to share it public, send me a forum PM)

I may refuse your application, yes. Most likely, I'll refuse if you break application rules, if you pitch a character that's generic (not a d'Ortonnaise but a character that could fit any house) or if you have a very bad OOC reputation. But these aren't rules but guidelines. Absolute power is retained for decisions (and can only be overruled by an in-family vote of majority).

2nd Stage: Interview

I will contact you for an interview, which will happen in skype or discord chat (written). Expect this to last anywhere between 10 minutes to half an hour. We'll be discussing your character, your goals, your knowledge of lore and related. Mind, this isn't a test, more so an opportunity for me to determine what I should watch out for during your trial.

3rd Stage: 3 weeks's trial

You will be placed on a three week long trial, following the interview (unless there's something very awkward during the interview). You can either procure a skin of your own, or ask nicely in our family chat and be given one to use. We've four skinners in the family and another four amongst family staff, of which six hold regular auctions. You'll be added to the family chat too, and most likely any discords we use (including noble discord). There you can see where events happen and can announce your own ones as well.


What do I expect from you during these three weeks:

Post a character application and get it approved
Interact with most family members and establish your character in the family.
Actively participate in skype discussions and be a proactive community member.
Establish your character's presence in the roleplay scene. If I ask a noble "Hey, how about [your character's name]?" I want to hear a decent reply, not a simple "Who???".
Decent activity. I don't expect you to drop out of school, but if you more actively play another character during your trial or if you disappear for 2-3 days straight your trial will be terminated.
You will be given ample resources during your trial:

An up-to-date timeline collection of all events pertaining your backstory.
An up-to-date collection of all family-related lore pages on the wiki with summaries.
An up-to-date collection of all family-related world progressions with summaries.
Guideline pages on skinning, roleplaying, character creation and d'Ortonnaise roleplay.
A helpful and kind group of people who've been roleplaying together for a long while ready to answer questions and help you.
If your trial is terminated, your character will be taken and be made available to new applicants.

4th Stage: Provisional Acceptance

Provisional acceptance is announced if a trial is successful. This means that even if you are removed from the family for inactivity or related, your character won't be available to others for at least a month post your departure. This means you'll have full voting power in the family matters and also a kind-of acceptance into our community.

From here on, you'll be working towards obtaining a noble title.

5th Stage: Official Acceptance

Official acceptance is bestowed upon those who get evaluated for a noble title and obtain one. If you do so, your character will get locked firm and even if you are kicked from the family or go inactive for an indefinite time your character will be safe and won't ever be given to somebody else.

Staff / vassal applications:

Just post an IC-letter on this thread detailing your desired role and qualifications. We'll get back to you as soon as we can.

Vassals and bannermen are commoner families seeking protection & representation under house d'Ortonnaise. It's an opportunity to maintain semi-independence of your family while entering the noble scene and interacting with nobility. You'll have good prospects and chances to become a noble yourself.

Updates & Overhauls:
24/10/2017 - Overhauled formatting & prettied the page.
24/10/2017 - Added titles, holdings, heirlooms & famous members sections
28/10/2017 - Quick update with up-to-date information
07/11/2017 - The Great Art Deco Update
08/11/2017 - Rules update, Application Update, Added Roster of Staff
13/11/2017 - Great Members & Staff update
16/11/2017 - Reduced flair & made page more concise
17/11/2017 - Added new crest & new member
19/11/2017 - Added organisations & edited some minor details
28/11/2017 - Major update with revamped member roster and house organisation
13/01/2018 - Major update cutting thread size to 1/10 of what it was and an overhaul of applications.
26/01/2018 - Implemented the d'Ortonnaise family wiki and added a link to it.
30/01/2018 - Minor update to correct some formatting, refresh staff/vassal/member list and to correct family tree
13/04/2018 - Full update on the family page & official return
01/05/2018 - Update on family information, members and staff. Also added information on noble vouchers.

Credits:
House Bonaparte for the original coat of arms.​

 

[StarkFromAway]

Nidakk
Alexandria Hotee
No relation of family, currently looking for a house
I have quite the experience in rp, I've Made a lot friends and usually hang out at the tavern
Alexandria Hotee is a sailor that currently lost her boat, she has a Varran son. She is very social and likes to meet people. She lost her family in a fire. She is 17, 5.6 and blonde.

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I believe applications have to be for Family Members.

 

[Nidakk]

Oh ok

 

[Gochnipunchni]

Username: super_enderman (as you already know)
Proposed Character name: Chaudron Alessandro d'Ortonnaise
Relation in family: Brother to Audrey
Experience in RP: As you already know, I was at one point deeply involved in several businesses, I ran a guard character for a long time, played a noble for a bit, and even joined your theatre group, Elsewhere and Otherwise
Short description of character: Chaudron is a rather youthful and intelligent character, to sum him up in a single phrase, "A painter with a sword as well as a brush."
He is a talented Warrior of the school of Mariposa, having learned at the school for several years. He is equally talented (if not more so) in his mastery of painting. While he struggles with the sensation that not much he produces is original, he is a talented artist nevertheless. He is a bit of a headstrong individual, oft found with a glass of wine in his hand. During his stay in Dressolini lands to learn the school of Mariposa, he turned his painting skills to a less.. legal approach. He took work as a forger, and was none too bad at it. He has since tried to put the past behind him, and looks to his sister for aid.

 

[Reaganism]

Username: super_enderman (as you already know)
Proposed Character name: Chaudron Alessandro d'Ortonnaise
Relation in family: Brother to Audrey
Experience in RP: As you already know, I was at one point deeply involved in several businesses, I ran a guard character for a long time, played a noble for a bit, and even joined your theatre group, Elsewhere and Otherwise
Short description of character: Chaudron is a rather youthful and intelligent character, to sum him up in a single phrase, "A painter with a sword as well as a brush."
He is a talented Warrior of the school of Mariposa, having learned at the school for several years. He is equally talented (if not more so) in his mastery of painting. While he struggles with the sensation that not much he produces is original, he is a talented artist nevertheless. He is a bit of a headstrong individual, oft found with a glass of wine in his hand. During his stay in Dressolini lands to learn the school of Mariposa, he turned his painting skills to a less.. legal approach. He took work as a forger, and was none too bad at it. He has since tried to put the past behind him, and looks to his sister for aid.

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Under Interview.

 

[Nidakk]

IGN: Nidakk
Proposed Character Name: Alyssa d'Ortonnaise
Relation in Family: Sister to Audrey
Experience in RP: I have a bit of experience though I've never been in a family, A lot of my friends I rp with say that I'm pretty good and a good writer and talker. I've only been role playing for 2 months now but a lot say I'm good.
Short Description of Character: Alyssa is one of the more beautiful girls in Regalia. She has deep red hair and green eyes. She did however went to School of Avant. This made her great with the bow. She usually wears short dresses but in winter she will wear longer ones so she doesn't freeze. She likes to hang out with her family and doesn't mind other people's company. She is also seen as a social girl that most people can find easy to like. Her favorite colors are blue and green and that's usually the color of her clothes unless at a noble even she will wear house colors.

 

[Reaganism]

IGN: Nidakk
Proposed Character Name: Alyssa d'Ortonnaise
Relation in Family: Sister to Audrey
Experience in RP: I have a bit of experience though I've never been in a family, A lot of my friends I rp with say that I'm pretty good and a good writer and talker. I've only been role playing for 2 months now but a lot say I'm good.
Short Description of Character: Alyssa is one of the more beautiful girls in Regalia. She has deep red hair and green eyes. She did however went to School of Avant. This made her great with the bow. She usually wears short dresses but in winter she will wear longer ones so she doesn't freeze. She likes to hang out with her family and doesn't mind other people's company. She is also seen as a social girl that most people can find easy to like. Her favorite colors are blue and green and that's usually the color of her clothes unless at a noble even she will wear house colors.

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I have seen your application to other noble families and I'm afraid my answer will be mostly the same. Though, here are some guidelines for the future:

1. If you apply to multiple houses in a short timespan, it feels like you are "family shopping", the opposite of being dedicated to one. Most houses look for members who enjoy the house's niche and the roleplay they generally have, and shy away from members who seem to want to join nobility, and not one specific house.
2. The same applies to the description of your character pitch as well. The character you described could easily fit any of the noble houses in Regalia with no adaptation required, though at the same time she could as well just be the average commoner.

As a suggestion, try and become a member of house staff at one of our families. That is a very easy and handy way of learning about the general noble scene, noble etiquette, the niches of each noble house and in general, the most direct way to interact with nobility without becoming one straight away.

 

[Nidakk]

I have seen your application to other noble families and I'm afraid my answer will be mostly the same. Though, here are some guidelines for the future:

1. If you apply to multiple houses in a short timespan, it feels like you are "family shopping", the opposite of being dedicated to one. Most houses look for members who enjoy the house's niche and the roleplay they generally have, and shy away from members who seem to want to join nobility, and not one specific house.
2. The same applies to the description of your character pitch as well. The character you described could easily fit any of the noble houses in Regalia with no adaptation required, though at the same time she could as well just be the average commoner.

As a suggestion, try and become a member of house staff at one of our families. That is a very easy and handy way of learning about the general noble scene, noble etiquette, the niches of each noble house and in general, the most direct way to interact with nobility without becoming one straight away.

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I've been turned down on all the ones I've applied for though

 

[Reaganism]

I've been turned down on all the ones I've applied for though

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Not for house staff, as what I have seen. Have a character with a relevant profession and send a noble family head an IC letter wishing for service. Unless there's a great blunder I doubt you'd meet refusal.

 

[Reaganism]

Username: super_enderman (as you already know)
Proposed Character name: Chaudron Alessandro d'Ortonnaise
Relation in family: Brother to Audrey
Experience in RP: As you already know, I was at one point deeply involved in several businesses, I ran a guard character for a long time, played a noble for a bit, and even joined your theatre group, Elsewhere and Otherwise
Short description of character: Chaudron is a rather youthful and intelligent character, to sum him up in a single phrase, "A painter with a sword as well as a brush."
He is a talented Warrior of the school of Mariposa, having learned at the school for several years. He is equally talented (if not more so) in his mastery of painting. While he struggles with the sensation that not much he produces is original, he is a talented artist nevertheless. He is a bit of a headstrong individual, oft found with a glass of wine in his hand. During his stay in Dressolini lands to learn the school of Mariposa, he turned his painting skills to a less.. legal approach. He took work as a forger, and was none too bad at it. He has since tried to put the past behind him, and looks to his sister for aid.

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Rejected for inactivity, with the trial ended.

 

[Reaganism]

Great Rules Update & Great Art Deco Artistic Update done.

 

[Manatee_]

You can receive actual, church-supported pastoral care in our skype chat. Truly, I'm not kidding.

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i can attest to this im not even a d'ortonnaise

 

[CinnamonPlease]

this art deco vibe is everything

 

[Reaganism]

this art deco vibe is everything

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[CinnamonPlease]

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and no family is as fabulous as the gypsy queen's... i got ur secret narcisa...

 

[Reaganism]

and no family is as fabulous as the gypsy queen's... i got ur secret narcisa...

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BY FIRE BE PURGED!

 

[CinnamonPlease]

BY FIRE BE PURGED!

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the dragon statue was taken down

 

[_PenUmbra_]

Staff Application
Username: D2H2
Character name: James Lloyer
Staff position: Servant
IC letter:
Dear Ms. Audrey d'Ortonnaise,
I have recently moved to Regalia, and I was asking around for a job before someone told me that you were hiring servants. I wanted to apply for that position. I am very good at cleaning, and would be able to come in at any time. I would follow all orders given to me without question and would surely keep up your family's honor. I do not require much pay, and I have my own housing.
I do hope you will consider hiring me.
Sincerely,
James Lloyer

 

[Reaganism]

Staff Application
Username: D2H2
Character name: James Lloyer
Staff position: Servant
IC letter:
Dear Ms. Audrey d'Ortonnaise,
I have recently moved to Regalia, and I was asking around for a job before someone told me that you were hiring servants. I wanted to apply for that position. I am very good at cleaning, and would be able to come in at any time. I would follow all orders given to me without question and would surely keep up your family's honor. I do not require much pay, and I have my own housing.
I do hope you will consider hiring me.
Sincerely,
James Lloyer

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An answer letter would be delivered to the man's address soon enough, inviting for a semi-casual interview on the earliest convenience either to the Mercenary Keep or the d'Ortonnaise penthouse.

 

[Reaganism]

Proud announcement of three additions to house d'Ortonnaise, as well as two house staff members.

The Conservative reverend Paolo di Ortaniso, played by the former king of Tiberia, former Devereux patriarch & beloved @Piov

The ever-smiling and bright Camille d'Ortonnaise immersing herself in politics and realm diplomacy, played by former Devereux family member @AestheticEgg

The decadent & liberal Ithanian reverend Silvain d'Ortonnaise, played by former ruler of Shaolin and roleplayer of the ever-lonesome Finley Walerius and ever-joyful Don Wang @PariahFolk

Furthermore, a proper welcome to:

@_PenUmbra_ who will be roleplaying James Lloyer the welcoming and ambitious young candidate to the Lampero Feer-Drakken school, the newest addition to d'Ortonnaise house guard and retinue.

@Leseo_, who will be roleplaying Otto of Torse the ever-courteous and charismatic knight in service to the d'Ortonnaise retinue.​

 

[Reaganism]

Proudly Announcing:

The Ascension of the family to a baronial family within the nobility, now holding a proper seat & 2 votes in the noble assembly as well as a small army of our own.

Further announcing:

The joining of @Mr_Ortonnaise who will be taking up Alexander d'Ortonnaise, an adventurous and fairly decadent Ithanian admiral in service to the house and the Empire, and possibly to the 1st Reconnaissance Corps.​

 

[Reaganism]

Updated the page with recent organisations, information and all.

In regards to this thread by MonMarty:
https://forums.massivecraft.com/threads/noble-household-you-commoner-interactions-with-nobles.60986/

I decided to open up some positions and invite anyone interested to the household (currently numbering 3 active nobles, 3 active house guards and an active slave):

- A Court Alchemist -
- Any chamberlain, maid or servant -
- A Huntsmaster organising hunts & related -
- A butler to handle household & guests -
- Anything you can think of -

 

[AlysaPotato]

• Username ~ HeyoFreyo

• Proposed Character Name ~ Caleana Gabrielle Estelle d'Ortonnaise

• Relation in Family ~ Possibly a sister to Audrey and Camille.

• Experience in RP ~ I have owned my own Noble family (Capecci), played as a Coen or now Howlester for a short period, Valeur, Ruyter, Ta'ren, and Ignaard. I have also played as a few commoners.

• Short Description of Character ~
  • Looks - Caleana is a petite woman at the young age of eighteen. She has very straight and long ginger colored hair along with emerald green eyes. Her face is skinny and her lips are thin, her eyes a shaped almost that of a puppies and her ears are small and usually hidden behind her hair.
    Spoiler: Face Claim

    
  • Clothing - As every other young aristocratic woman, Caleana is obsessed with fashion. From huge ball gowns to simple accessories, Caleana knows it all. Her usual day wear consists of a nice gown, jewelry, a hat or hair accessory, and make up. Of course when it comes time for fancier events, Caleana will know what to wear.
    Spoiler: References

    
  • Personality - With her being raised to be a proper lady, she has perfect etiquette and manners. She is polite and quiet, yet outgoing. On top of that, she is also quite serious when the time comes to be. She is also hard working and head strong. She can also be quite stubborn at times. Otherwise she is a normal aristocratic woman.
  • History - Caleana Gabrielle Estelle d'Ortonnaise was born to Ophelia d'Ortonnaise and Battista di Golardo on March 17th, 287 AC. Starting at the age of seven, Caleana began her training in becoming a perfect lady for society. Most of her life is a blur do to is mostly having to do with learning and practicing etiquette and fine arts, as well as learning about some of the family business. At the age of seventeen Caleana finished her teachings ad was able to start her journey as a young adult. Seeing as there where limited opportunities where she was living, Caleana decided to join her sisters Audrey and Camille in Regalia.
• My skype is HeyoFreyo, if you'd like anything else please let me know! Thank you!

@Channing_Tantrum

 

[Reaganism]

• Username ~ HeyoFreyo

• Proposed Character Name ~ Caleana Gabrielle Estelle d'Ortonnaise

• Relation in Family ~ Possibly a sister to Audrey and Camille.

• Experience in RP ~ I have owned my own Noble family (Capecci), played as a Coen or now Howlester for a short period, Valeur, Ruyter, Ta'ren, and Ignaard. I have also played as a few commoners.

• Short Description of Character ~
  • Looks - Caleana is a petite woman at the young age of eighteen. She has very straight and long ginger colored hair along with emerald green eyes. Her face is skinny and her lips are thin, her eyes a shaped almost that of a puppies and her ears are small and usually hidden behind her hair.
    Spoiler: Face Claim

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  • Clothing - As every other young aristocratic woman, Caleana is obsessed with fashion. From huge ball gowns to simple accessories, Caleana knows it all. Her usual day wear consists of a nice gown, jewelry, a hat or hair accessory, and make up. Of course when it comes time for fancier events, Caleana will know what to wear.
    Spoiler: References

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  • Personality - With her being raised to be a proper lady, she has perfect etiquette and manners. She is polite and quiet, yet outgoing. On top of that, she is also quite serious when the time comes to be. She is also hard working and head strong. She can also be quite stubborn at times. Otherwise she is a normal aristocratic woman.
  • History - Caleana Gabrielle Estelle d'Ortonnaise was born to Ophelia d'Ortonnaise and Battista di Golardo on March 17th, 287 AC. Starting at the age of seven, Caleana began her training in becoming a perfect lady for society. Most of her life is a blur do to is mostly having to do with learning and practicing etiquette and fine arts, as well as learning about some of the family business. At the age of seventeen Caleana finished her teachings ad was able to start her journey as a young adult. Seeing as there where limited opportunities where she was living, Caleana decided to join her sisters Audrey and Camille in Regalia.
• My skype is HeyoFreyo, if you'd like anything else please let me know! Thank you!

@Channing_Tantrum

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Added on skype.

Pending Interview.

 

[Reaganism]

• Username ~ HeyoFreyo

• Proposed Character Name ~ Caleana Gabrielle Estelle d'Ortonnaise

• Relation in Family ~ Possibly a sister to Audrey and Camille.

• Experience in RP ~ I have owned my own Noble family (Capecci), played as a Coen or now Howlester for a short period, Valeur, Ruyter, Ta'ren, and Ignaard. I have also played as a few commoners.

• Short Description of Character ~
  • Looks - Caleana is a petite woman at the young age of eighteen. She has very straight and long ginger colored hair along with emerald green eyes. Her face is skinny and her lips are thin, her eyes a shaped almost that of a puppies and her ears are small and usually hidden behind her hair.
    Spoiler: Face Claim

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  • Clothing - As every other young aristocratic woman, Caleana is obsessed with fashion. From huge ball gowns to simple accessories, Caleana knows it all. Her usual day wear consists of a nice gown, jewelry, a hat or hair accessory, and make up. Of course when it comes time for fancier events, Caleana will know what to wear.
    Spoiler: References

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  • Personality - With her being raised to be a proper lady, she has perfect etiquette and manners. She is polite and quiet, yet outgoing. On top of that, she is also quite serious when the time comes to be. She is also hard working and head strong. She can also be quite stubborn at times. Otherwise she is a normal aristocratic woman.
  • History - Caleana Gabrielle Estelle d'Ortonnaise was born to Ophelia d'Ortonnaise and Battista di Golardo on March 17th, 287 AC. Starting at the age of seven, Caleana began her training in becoming a perfect lady for society. Most of her life is a blur do to is mostly having to do with learning and practicing etiquette and fine arts, as well as learning about some of the family business. At the age of seventeen Caleana finished her teachings ad was able to start her journey as a young adult. Seeing as there where limited opportunities where she was living, Caleana decided to join her sisters Audrey and Camille in Regalia.
• My skype is HeyoFreyo, if you'd like anything else please let me know! Thank you!

@Channing_Tantrum

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Approved for 2 weeks' worth of trial.

 

[Reaganism]

Officially welcoming Matthias Quint and Gervais Ray Auclair to the family as vassals & family friends! @Nightgray @NerdLord57

Further welcoming Archard Maurice Fleurence as the family steward. @ScaledSupremacy

Even more, welcoming Caleana d'Ortonnaise to the family on trial. @HeyoFreyo

Also, great-big-huge family update inspired by the highly-successful military meeting the 1st Reconnaissance had on Sunday. The family now has a small council and a larger court for meetings, assemblies and defined responsibilities/roles.

 

[SerratedCucumber]

Username: SerratedCucumber

Proposed Character name: Rachelle Amélie D'Ortonnaise

Relation in family: Sister to Alexander, cousin to Adrienne, Camille and Caleana

Experience in RP: I've been RPing for over a year or so online (despite breaks) and have a deep history with games like Dungeons and Dragons. I played as my commoner Flora Reinhold for over 6 months overall, and have played my northerne criminal, Piper Wylde for about 3 months in total.

Description of the Character
Looks: Rachelle is a very young girl in her prime at the age of 19. She has golden blonde hair tucked behind one ear that falls to her shoulderblades. Her eyes are cat-like and hazel, thinning towards the center. She has regular dark eyebrows that are flat and straight to her eyes, with little arch. She sports defined cheekbones and a prominent jawline, with little facial fat and a small forehead. She weighs around 55kg and stands at 5'5, with a very straight body, with almost no curvature.

Spoiler: References

http://cdn2.stylecraze.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/747-304835162.jpg

Personality: Rachelle is an overachiever. She loves to show her best side to everybody; her dainty nobility. Often she changes the way she acts around various people to fit in. It is her ultimate goal to become a social chameleon based on this; she holds high levels of charisma and is a people-pleaser. If somebody had met her for the first time, they might argue she is exemplary and holds a golden standard for proper ettiquite and behaviour; knowing how to socialise and get along with a lot of different people, from commoners to higher nobility. However, Rachelle sometimes tires of this, and wishes she could find a true ounce of her own personality. Her true self is fairly manic and self-destructive, which often leads to Rachelle having outbursts and getting very upset and angry with the world around her. This dual-nature of her personality often leads to drama in her becoming outraged in public, and having a rebellious streak. This can even be picked upon as a bipolar trait, but Rachelle doesn't hold any particular mental illness as such. She will often try her best to uphold the social standard she has made for herself in public, but will suffer in her own time with unfulfilled desires of wanting to be more than a social figure. Rachelle enjoys reading and actually boasts a fair level of intellect, which means she can come off as condescending to some. She is usually able to smooth this over with her people skills, however.

Clothing: Rachelle loves to sport her family colours, and as such, would wear gowns and dresses based upon her family's colour scheme of Silver, Pink and Burgundy. She would adorn these outfits with accessories such as necklaces and rings that express her love for expensive jewelry and materialistic nature.

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https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB14VG0...b-pink-b-font-silver-embroidery-ball-gown.jpg

 

[Reaganism]

Username: SerratedCucumber

Proposed Character name: Rachelle Amélie D'Ortonnaise

Relation in family: Sister to Alexander, cousin to Adrienne, Camille and Caleana

Experience in RP: I've been RPing for over a year or so online (despite breaks) and have a deep history with games like Dungeons and Dragons. I played as my commoner Flora Reinhold for over 6 months overall, and have played my northerne criminal, Piper Wylde for about 3 months in total.

Description of the Character
Looks: Rachelle is a very young girl in her prime at the age of 19. She has golden blonde hair tucked behind one ear that falls to her shoulderblades. Her eyes are cat-like and hazel, thinning towards the center. She has regular dark eyebrows that are flat and straight to her eyes, with little arch. She sports defined cheekbones and a prominent jawline, with little facial fat and a small forehead. She weighs around 55kg and stands at 5'5, with a very straight body, with almost no curvature.

Spoiler: References

http://cdn2.stylecraze.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/747-304835162.jpg

Personality: Rachelle is an overachiever. She loves to show her best side to everybody; her dainty nobility. Often she changes the way she acts around various people to fit in. It is her ultimate goal to become a social chameleon based on this; she holds high levels of charisma and is a people-pleaser. If somebody had met her for the first time, they might argue she is exemplary and holds a golden standard for proper ettiquite and behaviour; knowing how to socialise and get along with a lot of different people, from commoners to higher nobility. However, Rachelle sometimes tires of this, and wishes she could find a true ounce of her own personality. Her true self is fairly manic and self-destructive, which often leads to Rachelle having outbursts and getting very upset and angry with the world around her. This dual-nature of her personality often leads to drama in her becoming outraged in public, and having a rebellious streak. This can even be picked upon as a bipolar trait, but Rachelle doesn't hold any particular mental illness as such. She will often try her best to uphold the social standard she has made for herself in public, but will suffer in her own time with unfulfilled desires of wanting to be more than a social figure. Rachelle enjoys reading and actually boasts a fair level of intellect, which means she can come off as condescending to some. She is usually able to smooth this over with her people skills, however.

Clothing: Rachelle loves to sport her family colours, and as such, would wear gowns and dresses based upon her family's colour scheme of Silver, Pink and Burgundy. She would adorn these outfits with accessories such as necklaces and rings that express her love for expensive jewelry and materialistic nature.

Spoiler: References

https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB14VG0...b-pink-b-font-silver-embroidery-ball-gown.jpg

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3. I automatically refuse anybody who pitches a character that could be a member of another noble house. Your character is not a noble, he/she is a d'Ortonnaise, which means they will have traits of the family, history of the family, goals of the family and so on. Make them unique to the family.

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Interview refused based on 3rd rule of application.

 

[InDogsWeTrust]

Username: InDogsWeTrust
Character name: Hank van der Delmonte
Staff position: Court Alchemist
IC letter:

Dear Baroness D'Ortonnaise:

I stole, er, borrowed Philippe's calligraphy set to write this letter, so if you reply and I don't show up for work it's because I'm dead and he killed me. I'd like to be your court alchemist. The stint at Fort Loyalty was a huge misunderstanding. If you want to chit chat in person I'm available literally every day for the next ever because I'm unemployed and have no friends.

Thanks,
Hank

P.S. I said no friends because after this Phil is probably not my friend anymore.

The letter was attached to a jar of specialty spiced mayonnaise-- a van der Delmonte specialty.

 

[Goldifish]

Username​

Jennefish, probably going to go back to Goldifish in the near future.

Proposed Character name​

Annabella d'Ortonnaise.

Relation in family​

Sister to Alexander d'Ortonnaise, (younger or older, as his age wasn't stated) Cousin to the Matriarch.

Experience in RP ​

Apart of the Guard, Inquisition, Slum RP, and have been a noble before. I've stuck my finger in every pie, as I love to try new things. I wish to become a d'Ortonnaise so I can play more on the military side of things.

Short description of character​

• Originally, I've imagined a female Knight, who went to the School of Jeannarc at the young age of fourteen, and has come to work underneath her brother to perhaps guard the family and members of the Sancella.

• Her personality would be fiercely loyal to the Empire and for the d'Ortonnaise as a whole. She would be intriguing and courteous, yet have a thirst to meet new people and see new things. Annabella is far from stoic; She is friendly and well behaved, as she was educated in court etiquette while attending school. She was starved of that at the School of Jeannarc, but overall did really love it there. She strives to perfect her performance in combat.

• Her personality echoes that of the family. She is a d'Ortonnaise through and through. Annabella yearns for a military position to better further her family's standing in it, if not to also use the skills she has learned as well.

• My hopes for Annabella as a character overall would have her be a lawfully good character, someone on whom you can depend on to make the best choices in a desperate time or measure.

• Her faults would lie in simply not knowing her own self, and her own doubts about her actions. She is regretful mostly, and insecure over her looks. While she will never admit it, this will be the ultimate downfall of her.

 

[Reaganism]

Username: InDogsWeTrust
Character name: Hank van der Delmonte
Staff position: Court Alchemist
IC letter:

Dear Baroness D'Ortonnaise:

I stole, er, borrowed Philippe's calligraphy set to write this letter, so if you reply and I don't show up for work it's because I'm dead and he killed me. I'd like to be your court alchemist. The stint at Fort Loyalty was a huge misunderstanding. If you want to chit chat in person I'm available literally every day for the next ever because I'm unemployed and have no friends.

Thanks,
Hank

P.S. I said no friends because after this Phil is probably not my friend anymore.

The letter was attached to a jar of specialty spiced mayonnaise-- a van der Delmonte specialty.

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A letter was returned, calling for a meeting and calming Hank that Philippe is a loyal and devout man to the Sancella, taught mercy even over those who steal pens (a grave offence to any who has ever loaned pens to others in school).

Username​

Jennefish, probably going to go back to Goldifish in the near future.

Proposed Character name​

Annabella d'Ortonnaise.

Relation in family​

Sister to Alexander d'Ortonnaise, (younger or older, as his age wasn't stated) Cousin to the Matriarch.

Experience in RP ​

Apart of the Guard, Inquisition, Slum RP, and have been a noble before. I've stuck my finger in every pie, as I love to try new things. I wish to become a d'Ortonnaise so I can play more on the military side of things.

Short description of character​

• Originally, I've imagined a female Knight, who went to the School of Jeannarc at the young age of fourteen, and has come to work underneath her brother to perhaps guard the family and members of the Sancella.

• Her personality would be fiercely loyal to the Empire and for the d'Ortonnaise as a whole. She would be intriguing and courteous, yet have a thirst to meet new people and see new things. Annabella is far from stoic; She is friendly and well behaved, as she was educated in court etiquette while attending school. She was starved of that at the School of Jeannarc, but overall did really love it there. She strives to perfect her performance in combat.

• Her personality echoes that of the family. She is a d'Ortonnaise through and through. Annabella yearns for a military position to better further her family's standing in it, if not to also use the skills she has learned as well.

• My hopes for Annabella as a character overall would have her be a lawfully good character, someone on whom you can depend on to make the best choices in a desperate time or measure.

• Her faults would lie in simply not knowing her own self, and her own doubts about her actions. She is regretful mostly, and insecure over her looks. While she will never admit it, this will be the ultimate downfall of her.

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Approved for 2 weeks' worth of trial. I think there's no interview required considering you've served as a house guard for the past month and more.

 

[_Capitalx_]

Username: _Capitalx_

Proposed Character name: Victoriana d'Ortonnaise.

Relation in family: Sister to Alexander, younger. Cousin to the Matiarch

Experience in RP: I have been in noble roleplay. (Hourse Drache and House Moreau.) I have also done some combat roleplay in the slums and have been apart of a gang before as the daughter of the leader. I have never been a guard before so I am wising I can do that when I join d'Ortonnaise and more combat roleplay. Also, d'Ortonnaise is all about politics, so I want to get involved in that too. ^-^

Short description of character:

Victoriana is the youngest of er kind and wishes to be apart of the guard or apart of the military. She would love to be involved with helping Regalia through tough times, like the dragon attack of Fort Loyalty and the witch appearance of Dragonblood. She keeps her manners, but sometimes goes out of hand when with friends and family, people who she is comfortable with.

Victoriana always wants to be involved with stuff people are doing. Her brother, Alexander, has been training a lot so she saw the passion to start fighting too. She saw it as a fun game, but later she realized it was a very important subject. Victoriana wants to be a warrior woman and be the hero. She is ready to go into danger and sometimes doesn't follow the rules. She would go into the slums if she had to, always getting involved. Also, she always wants to be included in the conversation. For example, if someone is speaking of a subject then she wants to talk about it too, even if she doesn't know anything of the subject.

Victoriana thinks this is a good thing when people confront her about it. She says it would be apart of her loyalty and wanting to serve the Emperor. Overall, Victoriana is a kind person, she is also friendly to others. If one of her family members were struggling, she would step in. Apart of the wanting to always be involved. She also wants t o be involved in family politics.

I would like Victoriana to be a character where I try new things with her, giving the choice to be in the military and not a lady in waiting.

 

[Reaganism]

Username: _Capitalx_

Proposed Character name: Victoriana d'Ortonnaise.

Relation in family: Sister to Alexander, younger. Cousin to the Matiarch

Experience in RP: I have been in noble roleplay. (Hourse Drache and House Moreau.) I have also done some combat roleplay in the slums and have been apart of a gang before as the daughter of the leader. I have never been a guard before so I am wising I can do that when I join d'Ortonnaise and more combat roleplay. Also, d'Ortonnaise is all about politics, so I want to get involved in that too. ^-^

Short description of character:

Victoriana is the youngest of er kind and wishes to be apart of the guard or apart of the military. She would love to be involved with helping Regalia through tough times, like the dragon attack of Fort Loyalty and the witch appearance of Dragonblood. She keeps her manners, but sometimes goes out of hand when with friends and family, people who she is comfortable with.

Victoriana always wants to be involved with stuff people are doing. Her brother, Alexander, has been training a lot so she saw the passion to start fighting too. She saw it as a fun game, but later she realized it was a very important subject. Victoriana wants to be a warrior woman and be the hero. She is ready to go into danger and sometimes doesn't follow the rules. She would go into the slums if she had to, always getting involved. Also, she always wants to be included in the conversation. For example, if someone is speaking of a subject then she wants to talk about it too, even if she doesn't know anything of the subject.

Victoriana thinks this is a good thing when people confront her about it. She says it would be apart of her loyalty and wanting to serve the Emperor. Overall, Victoriana is a kind person, she is also friendly to others. If one of her family members were struggling, she would step in. Apart of the wanting to always be involved. She also wants t o be involved in family politics.

I would like Victoriana to be a character where I try new things with her, giving the choice to be in the military and not a lady in waiting.

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Added on Skype.

Pending Interview.

 

[Reaganism]

Approved for 2 weeks' worth of trial.

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Trial ended with failure due to activity & loss of interest.

Caelana d'Ortonnaise, sister to Audrey, is now a character up for the taking.

At the same time, welcome "Hank" Delmonte and Coinneach a Dubhglas to the house staff!

@Oursaxmax @InDogsWeTrust

 

[Reaganism]

Username: _Capitalx_

Proposed Character name: Victoriana d'Ortonnaise.

Relation in family: Sister to Alexander, younger. Cousin to the Matiarch

Experience in RP: I have been in noble roleplay. (Hourse Drache and House Moreau.) I have also done some combat roleplay in the slums and have been apart of a gang before as the daughter of the leader. I have never been a guard before so I am wising I can do that when I join d'Ortonnaise and more combat roleplay. Also, d'Ortonnaise is all about politics, so I want to get involved in that too. ^-^

Short description of character:

Victoriana is the youngest of er kind and wishes to be apart of the guard or apart of the military. She would love to be involved with helping Regalia through tough times, like the dragon attack of Fort Loyalty and the witch appearance of Dragonblood. She keeps her manners, but sometimes goes out of hand when with friends and family, people who she is comfortable with.

Victoriana always wants to be involved with stuff people are doing. Her brother, Alexander, has been training a lot so she saw the passion to start fighting too. She saw it as a fun game, but later she realized it was a very important subject. Victoriana wants to be a warrior woman and be the hero. She is ready to go into danger and sometimes doesn't follow the rules. She would go into the slums if she had to, always getting involved. Also, she always wants to be included in the conversation. For example, if someone is speaking of a subject then she wants to talk about it too, even if she doesn't know anything of the subject.

Victoriana thinks this is a good thing when people confront her about it. She says it would be apart of her loyalty and wanting to serve the Emperor. Overall, Victoriana is a kind person, she is also friendly to others. If one of her family members were struggling, she would step in. Apart of the wanting to always be involved. She also wants t o be involved in family politics.

I would like Victoriana to be a character where I try new things with her, giving the choice to be in the military and not a lady in waiting.

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Added on Skype.

Pending Interview.

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Moving over to 2 weeks' worth of trial.

Also, in light of urging from the Speaker (@Piov) and Prime Minster (@Mr_Ortonnaise) of the d'Ortonnaise parliament, week 51 of the year (commencing with the 18th and ending with the 24th) won't be counted into trials.

 

[Reaganism]

Approved for 2 weeks' worth of trial. I think there's no interview required considering you've served as a house guard for the past month and more.

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Approved as family member in line with family regulations.

Moving over to 2 weeks' worth of trial.

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Trial ended with a failure due to inactivity. The character Victoriana will be available for a claim or re-design.

Tune in for a Massive family update with family page update. There will be characters available to claim with pre-written applications.

 

[Reaganism]

Updated & Simplified family thread.

Also added more information on applications an the overall application process.

 

[Vivo_Et_Vincam]

Staff Application
Username: CorrosGaming
Character name: Zhou Tang
Staff position: Bard/Entertainer
IC letter:
To House d'Ortonnaise,
I have read that you are a house mainly put into culture and the arts. I have also heard that you are looking for those skilled in the arts and cultures of many kinds. I would like to inform you that I, Zhou Tang, be a gleeman from the isles of my people, the Ch'ien-ji. I know how to play the flute, and own a silver one myself. I can do poetry and sing to a degree as well. I have a past with Regalian weapons, especially the offensive arts. I am also a, told to be skilled, player of the Game of Houses, being a noble family you would know what that is if I am correct. I wait for a response to whether I will be accepted into your court as either your bard, entertainer, guard, or perhaps adviser. I wait prepared in Regalia.

Signed, Zhou Tang, the last gleeman.

OOC:
The Game of Houses is on google if you need to look it up for what it means. Its basically the struggle between noble houses to gain land, power, and wealth over each other. Think Game of Thrones.

 

[Reaganism]

Staff Application
Username: CorrosGaming
Character name: Zhou Tang
Staff position: Bard/Entertainer
IC letter:
To House d'Ortonnaise,
I have read that you are a house mainly put into culture and the arts. I have also heard that you are looking for those skilled in the arts and cultures of many kinds. I would like to inform you that I, Zhou Tang, be a gleeman from the isles of my people, the Ch'ien-ji. I know how to play the flute, and own a silver one myself. I can do poetry and sing to a degree as well. I have a past with Regalian weapons, especially the offensive arts. I am also a, told to be skilled, player of the Game of Houses, being a noble family you would know what that is if I am correct. I wait for a response to whether I will be accepted into your court as either your bard, entertainer, guard, or perhaps adviser. I wait prepared in Regalia.

Signed, Zhou Tang, the last gleeman.

OOC:
The Game of Houses is on google if you need to look it up for what it means. Its basically the struggle between noble houses to gain land, power, and wealth over each other. Think Game of Thrones.

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Discussed everything IC and accepted as artist & house guard (latter considering current political climate & events).

 

[Reaganism]

Minor update to the family page.

That is, added the d'Ortonnaise WIKIA link. The past couple weeks I've been adopting an old WIKI design I once made to accommodate for all d'Ortonnaise lore. That means, we are OFFICIALLY the first noble house with an external website dedicated to family lore! Yaaay!

Check out the fandom WIKIA here.