Family History

Mr. Griever Maelstrom

Lived in Era 26, got 1 heir(s) (Griever Maelstrom) and was a member of The Alliance
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Lord Griever Maelstrom

Lived in Era 26, got 1 heir(s) (Zeromus Archidian) and was a member of Rogue Phoenix
As the son of Griever Maelstrom, he had been expected to surpass his father and build a legacy in stone and blood. His father, having suffered a terrible defeat at Mael Citadel and and as a result, wasting away of both a disease and an unwillingness to live. The death of his father had been a terrible blow to both the nation and the noble House of Maelstrom. To have lost such a great swordsman and even worse, to have lost a great swordsman whose skill and strength was now unheard of and largely ignored. He had fought for survival, and now laid in death and ignominy.

His son, however, would go on to become the greatest in the House of Maelstrom. Surrounded by many men that were his teachers, taught everything from diplomacy to warfare, Griever would surpass his teachers, his father, and ultimately set a high standard for everyone. He did not grow up coddled or praised, he had to work harder and fight harder in order to survive the brutal training regime his family had placed him in. Eventually, when he turned of age, he had begun training to become a general in his father's forces, but when Mael Citadel had fallen and not long after, his father had wasted away, he was instead made ruler of his people.

Only 19, and already his strength was legendary among his people. His troops often sang of his incredible personal courage, his sheer determination to achieve victory, his unbending code of honor which often clashed with his shrewd and cunning mind, and a great military genius that was beginning to convince people that he would certainly surpass his father and build a great empire.

The only problem was that Armageddon had begun to unfold. Time was running out for the great House of Maelstrom. No longer could he hope to achieve greatness, for now that the end fast approahced, it was the time to ensure that his people would remain as happy as he could make them.

Taking command of the Grand Army, a massive force made up of three separate Armies of Maelstrom, two Armies of Manusi, an Army of Corbin, the Royal Guard, the Iron Hounds, the Legendary Knights, and finally, Lord Maelstrom's personal legion, the Imperial Guard, Lord Maelstrom would go on the offensive.

With well over a hundred and fifty thousand troops, and more arriving every day from his military cities and forts, Lord Maelstrom had begun a brutal and decisive war against the Red Hand, almost entirely on his own except for the assistance of Solaris and Umbrealla Corp. What would become of him, none can know, but it is widely accepted that the Grand Army will not stop fighting until it is consumed by the fires of Armageddon or until it has been completely shattered by a legion of enemies and a hostile land.

Until then... The land would drown in the blood of countless soldiers as Lord Maelstrom continue to hunt down enemy army after enemy army, and continue to burn down city after city, salting the earth so that no enemy would ever return.

Many would say that under the darkness of the night and the glare of the searing sun, the Grand Army would follow their great leader even into the horrors of Hell and beyond. It would soon be said that Lord Maelstrom and the Grand Army had gone beyond the edge of the world, and continue to fight enemies not of this world. In time, the Grand Army and its leader, Lord Maelstrom, would become legends.

And with them, would fall the Kingdom of Maelstrom, its proud capital Maelstrom City in ruins, and the noble House of Maelstrom destroyed and obliterated. But as long as there are great men willing to lead, as long as there are soldiers willing to bleed, as long as there are warriors that will uphold honor, justice, and truth... The Kingdom of Maelstrom will continue to exist...

Even if only in the hearts of men.

Lord Zeromus Archidian

Lived in Era 27, got 1 heir(s) (Lukas Alexander) and was a member of Rogue Phoenix
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Lord Lukas Alexander

Lived in Era 27, got 1 heir(s) (Alexander) and was a member of Brotherhood of the Wolf
The bastard son of the Imperator, Zeromus Archidian. Now, the established ruler of the Archidian States and the supreme commander of the Archidian Military, Lord Lukas Alexander has thrown his nation into the Red Hand's lot. With a clear purpose and an iron will, Alexander vows to rebuild the glory and the power of the Archidian Empire, and exact vengeance on all his enemies.

The Archidian name may be dead, just as it was with the Maelstrom name, two linages now extinct... But the Alexanders will ensure that the Archidian States will become a power in the land, and ensure that the city-states led by hand-picked consuls, will endure the test of time and the hatred of men.

Above all others, honor must never be sacrificed.

Lord Alexander

Lived in Era 28, got 1 heir(s) (Zeromus The Destroyer) and was a member of Brotherhood of the Wolf
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Lord Zeromus The Destroyer

Lived in Era 28, got 1 heir(s) (Zeromus The Destroyer) and was a member of Jumpers
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Lord Zeromus The Destroyer

Lived in Era 29, got 1 heir(s) (Inarius Arkiados) and was a member of Nibelheim
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Emperor Inarius Arkiados

Lived in Era 30, got 1 heir(s) (Zormung Valgiram) and was the leader of Nibelheim
"Most civilization is based on cowardice. It's so easy to civilize by teaching cowardice. You water down the standards which would lead to bravery. You restrain the will. You regulate the appetites. You fence in the horizons. You make a law for every movement. You deny the existence of chaos. You teach even the children to breathe slowly. You tame." - Marius Arkiados, the former Archidian Emperor.

"My father taught me to do everything within my power in order to achieve victory. I learned how to fight, how to speak, and how to decide from him. He taught me the art of war, the means of diplomacy, the tools of governance. I learned much from him, but there was one thing he did not teach me, being honorable. My father was a tyrant, and now he is dead. I swear on the grave of my bitter father that I will never be a tyrant. I will hold truth, justice, and freedom dear above all others. I will fight for the people, never against the people. I will do everything in my power to protect them, and I will never, ever, forget them. They are my children, and I, their father." - Emperor Inarius Arkiados

Much of his early life kept a secret, Inarius rose to power once Marius, the preceding emperor, had died. Assuming total control of the greatly weakened Archidian Empire, Inarius now plans a great campaign that will encompass the entire land.

By rebuilding the cities of old, by restoring the glory and might of the Archidian Empire, the new Emperor now prepares the way for a brighter tomorrow.

Now, Swords are forged, Shields are made, Horses are trained, and the call to war sounds throughout the remains of the old Empire. Knights spars against each others, Nobles prepares their forces and answers the Emperor's call to arms.

Furnaces are on, smelting molten metal into malleable plates. The barracks are full of war ballads and the sound of steel on steel. The streets are filled with celebrations and singing, heralding a new age, another golden age of prosperity and wealth.

Yet, for peace and wealth to come, a war must be fought. That is the truth of this life: If You want peace, prepare for war. And even now, the armies of the Empire awaits to be rebuilt and brought to full strength once again. Even now, the Houses of Archida, with all of their wealth and power, have begun recruiting from the populace the necessary men at arms in order to fight for the Empire.

Even now, The Archidian Empire's elite corps, the Imperial Guard, have begun rebuilding itself, filling it's ranks with capable and strong warriors. Once again, the Imperial Guard shall march across the world, imposing Archidian law and order upon the stinking barbarians of the land.

That is the way of the Archidians, and no Emperor has ever defied this. It will not end with Inarius Arkiados, greatest of all Emperors. In fact, it will be Inarius who brings order to the world. It shall be Inarius who will restore the might of the Archidian Empire by rebuilding the capital, Zelingrad.

After all, he who controls Zelingrad, shall one day rule the world.