#Noemie Durand

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When to Smile, How to Breathe, and Where to Love. (Part 2)

(Continued from Here. Again, R'tan and Ostia belong to @rowscara)

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"I hate her,,,"

"You've said this before Ostia. And no, you don't."

The gray haired Scion grumbles and scowls with her arms crossed over her chest, positively huffing with irritation. R'tan couldn't help but compare this puffed up woman with a puffed up kitten, an amused chuckle sneaking out as the mental image appears.

"She is insufferable,,"

"From my interactions with her, and the way she holds herself among her companions versus her peers, I believe she is quite competent and is a skilled diplomat." R'tan leans back in his seat, silently praising the craftsmen who could make an entirely wooden chair who could handle the weight of an Astartes.

The establishment the duo were taking refuge in was a manner of restaurant, the locale semi-filled with fellow chattering customers, clinking of cutlery and drink glasses while the kitchen emits savory scents and fresh cooked meals. In the background was only the numb rumbling of heavy rain and echoing thunder in the distance. Lady Noémie and Lieutenant Lukas had taken the couple here to get some peace from the paparazzi, and to get a more casual area to speak openly.

"Dame Noémie is a competent leader of her people aye, her Council Advisors bring wise words and opposing views to help shape the future of her growing worlds," Lukas spoke quietly, taking a sip from a steeped drink smelling of something spiced but faintly alcoholic ", yet Lady Ostia, you say you despise her?"

",,, not like that. She behaves so care-free around me, acting like there are no troubles or wars going on. Taking me round the city, purchasing clothes and meeting new faces,, I am not some fething Nobilis Diplomat!" Ostia glares at Lukas as her voice raises a little, R'tan reaches over to lightly place a hand over Ostia's shoulder, attempting to ease the volume.

"No, you are not. And that is exactly why she is treating you like this."

Ostia blinks briefly, caught off guard by the rather short and strange response. The previous mag-train of thought suddenly halted as Ostia tries to make sense of the answer.

"Were you an official Diplomat, like Herr Celtos, you would be treated not as a person but as an item or prisoner of war. Strict protocols of handling, communication, how much of our worlds and facilities are shown, limiting their access to various regions of their temporary abode, armed guards and the like. You would be treated fully, wholly as an Outlander, and not welcome." Lukas sets down his mug slowly while elaborating his spartan response, adding a small curl of spiced bark into the still steaming drink, stirring the burgundy beverage all the while he avoided Ostia's gaze. Those amber eyes a stark contrast to the dark oaken locks tied back in a tight braid, gazing down into his little task.

"Wait,, Ostia is not seen as an Imperial Agent? How was she allowed then to enter your Realm?" R'tan raising a brow, still trying to figure out the fellow Astartes across from him.

"Noémie simply listed Lady Ostia as her guest of the Realm. Ergo, Ostia is a guest of Karseille who is simply is tagging along while Noémie is attending her meeting with the High King." Lukas took a slow sip from the mug, breathing in the spiced fumes as if savoring a morning blossom freshly plucked from the meadow. Those cursed eyes that Ostia can't quite get over, despite everything, turned now to gaze at the Scion.

"The High King, who you will meet come dawn."

"Watch your tone whe-"

"Here we go everyone; one serving of stektfläsk o raggmunk med råröda lingön, one of Croque Madame with soft poached gåsägg, one half serving of poulet rôti, and one Nasigören'. Enjoy your meals~"

R'tan's retort getting cut off by the waitress arriving with a wide serving platter, setting down each meal before the respective seats, the wide set of colors and smells hitting all three persons. Whilst the waitress peeled away to take care of other customers, Noémie made her reappearance and took her seat by Lukas.

"Apologies, had to take a short call, but look at this divine assortment we have~ hope you have a good appetite." Noemie clapped her hands excitedly before digging into her meal. Ostia gives a short glance over to R'tan before looking down at her meal.

An actual hot meal. Not rations, not food made in a mess hall, nor wild greens scavenged from the field. Half of a roasted fowl with some manner of sauce, rough cut vegtables and greens along with,, what are these golden wedges? Picking one up with her fingers, Ostia bites into it,,, a brief crisp crunch and a pillowy interior greets her.

Its delicious.

And then dips the wedge into the sauce.

(Will try and see if can make a Part 3 for this mini-series, so long as its cool with Rowscara that is.)

(Characters involved; Lt. Lukas Tova, Grand Dame Noemie Durand, Lady Ostia Haldus, and Brother R'tan Esatar)

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House Chevalier, Vassal state to the Kingdom of Midgård. These men and women of Karseilles follow the ancient dogma of their predecessors, known to Ministorium Scholars as the Imperial Truth, a doctrine used during the era of The Great Crusade some 10 millennia ago.

To the field of war, House Chevalier brings ancient and highly trained Knights, bipedal goliaths clad in heavy armor plating and high power tank weaponry short of being classified as Titan weaponry. Though due to old wounds, Chevalier does not sport hundreds of these revered Knights.

Only 35 remain in any operational capacity, most were lost during a time called "The Darkest Decades", when Chevalier and Midgård held against the tide of Tyranids of Hivefleet Moloch. Slowly this wound has begun to heal, as the forges on Karseilles and its moons work stubbornly to rebuild those Knight which would be salvaged,, and make entire new ones from scratch.

Grand Dame Noémie Durand is the current ruler of Karseilles, as well as the head of her House. Though her rise to power was not one she had aimed for, her House was simply the one to inherit the mantle fallen from House Lyonesse who all perished in The Darkest Decades. She had only been training as a Scion of her House, to rule when her time came for her own Dynasty,, not the entire Kingdom of Kareilles. She has much to learn about ruling an entire people, and seeks much wisdom and advice from those in power, she has long talks with High King Surtr Muspelson of Midgård for his rule stretches into the millennia.

But tis not just her Dynasty who take to the field, they cannot afford such a bold tactic anymore. She is joined by many other Dynasties who, although, bear the banner of House Chevalier, are clad in their own Dynasty colors and heraldry.

The Karon Dynasty, the Moreau Dynasty and the de-Galle Dynasty are the other families whom fight alongside Durand when Karseilles goes to war.

Karon and Moreau are also two of the four families who have Monarche pattern Knights in their arsenal, the only other being Durand. de-Galle may not have any such pattern in their hangers, however they are the ones who pilot "Les Montagnes Jumelles" or the "Twin Mountains"; a pair of Acastus Pattern Knights wielding the dreaded Mortcœur cannons, a variant of the Hellhammer weaponry.

The more prominent members of these families are the following;

Marquis Jean Corsica Karon, second eldest son of the Karon Dynasty. The Karon are responsible for maintaining the small fleet that Karseilles owns, mainly used for trading with Midgård or Rogue Traders,. They also have control over the lone Space Port, thus having their fingers in all trades and travel. Jean's older brother André may be the next in line to the family throne, but it was Jean who able to bond with the Monarche pattern Knight, "Endless".

Vicomte Gastonne Henreique Moreau, eldest eligible successor to the Moreau Dynasty. The Moreaus have dominance over the budding agricultural and lumber industry which encompasses the southern continents on Karseilles, which feeds the growing population (and some curious eaters in the Midgård Kingdom). The current head of house, Dame Florence, lost her children during The Darkest Decades, thus her Sister's son will be the one to inherit the throne when the day comes. Gastonne, previously one of the overseers responsible for the second largest Blackwood Oak Orchard, was bonded to a Warden pattern Knight, "Chauchat's Roar"

Duchesse Anne de-Galle, eldest daughter of the de-Galle Dynasty. The de-Galle have always been under suspicion due to their repeated attempts to defame the Durand family, and upset the balance of powers on Karseilles. However, Anne seems to be more amicable and willing to work alongside the other Dynasties. Many suspect that Anne is a direct descendant to the founder of the family, a venerated commander within the Solar Auxilia during the time of The Great Crusade, though no proof has been found as of yet. Anne is bonded to one of the Twins, "Blanc Épée" her sister Yvonne pilots "Arqalod Épée"

(Also,, henlo @rowscara have some folks, bois and gals. I will try and find the ones talking bout the Knights and ping you)

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A Knightly House

(Curse the fandoms, I have gone and made a Knight House that lives alongside the Guardians of Asgård. WiP till I feel they are fleshed out.)

Name: House Chevalier

Led by: Grande Dame Noémie Durand XIVe

Vow: Crusade

First Contact: The Forging (M32-M34) (by the expanding borders of the Kingdom of Midgård.)

Sovereign: Something Unusual (They pledged allegiance to Surtr and his Bloodline, but they rule themselves.)

Succession Laws: Gerontocracy (Eldest Eligible Inheritor)

Amount of Ceremony: Reasonable

House Demeanor: Suffer not the Work of Heretics

House Flaw: Our Way (we Rule ourselves.)

Figure of Legend: A Baron

Deeds of Legend: Ork-Bane, known to the Orks as “Blak-Thundah.”

Domain Size: Nominal, Entire planet + 2 moons.

Homeworld: Post-Atomic World

Homeworld Terrain: Temperate

Rulership: Direct Rule

House Hierarchy: Strict

Combat Doctrine: Armored Assault

Preferred Knight Variant: Warden + Crusader

Restrictions: Knight Gallant

House Beliefs: Honour the Ancestors (Imperial Truth followers)

House Combat Strength: Under Strength but rising

House Allies: Rogue Trader Dynasty + Kingdom of Midgård

House Enemies: Orks, Tyranids, Ecclesiarchy.

The world of Karseilles (kar-SAY) is a Temperate world found on the Southern edges of the Kingdom of Midgård, nearing the border of the Ultramar Domain. During the age of The Forging, Midgårdian explorers came across this world of Feudal Lords and rolling fields, and formally established contact some months later. Over the years the Kingdom would formally colonize the neighboring worlds around Karseilles, and start trading with the then leader, Grand Seignour Marc Lyonesse. 

Over a Century later, the Knights of the House Chevailer would aide in the Campaign against the growing Waagh! menace in the Kingdom, their high mobility and heavy weaponry more than suited to hunt down the marauding convoys of Gargants and supply trukks that kept the Waagh! in piece. Numerous victories would embolden the Nobles, making them perhaps too sure of themselves. This would be a mistake, when the Splinter Fleet of Hive Moloch arrived in the Kingdom. Many of the upper Echelons of the House would die in the ensuing conflict, losing many of the revered knights that had stood the test of time. Now, there are only some 35 Knights left now on their world.

The House is slowly rebuilding their Knights, stubbornly refusing Midgård’s involvement in aiding them in construction (they will accept raw resources, but they will not let any Tech-Priests, Savants, etc from aiding them in ‘making’ the suits.) 

The current leader of the House is Grande Dame Noémie Durand XIVe, a family who was prominent prior to Lyonesse’s rise to power, who was devastated during the Tyranid Campaign and the death of Lyonesse.

(Will write a short blurb of Noemie in a few hours!)

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Where Land And Myth Tread (Part Two)

"Wait, they named their space port which receives all incoming traffic be it trade or tourists or dignitaries,,, after the literal gate of their version of the afterlife?"

Ostia Haldus had confronted Dame Noémie Durand once the cruiser had docked into the expansive orbital station. The small convoy of cruisers and escort vessels had traversed through The Veil that enclosed the Kingdom of Midgård's sectors, the experience of which made the first week of travel somewhat restless and anxiety inducing.

The convoy was docked safely within the berthing limbs, crew being transferred back and forth along with restocking food supplies and munition, while there was talk of some manner of,, priests? clergy? the translation of the native words aren't perfect it seems. But they were going to supposedly inspect the Warp-core installed in the ships, for what Ostia could not phantom.

"Ostia, mon cher ami, it's not named so crudely. Valgrind is the name of the first gate on the path to Vallhøl, the hall where all warriors come to rest when they fall in battle. There they drink, feast and train for the 'War to end all Wars', whatever that war is,, considering the current conflicts tearing up the Imperium." Noémie sounding at first as she was reciting from some textbook, before dropping back into her more familiar weary tone.

Why was so many things named so strangely and why does nothing have a Low Gothic translation? Ostia has no interest in having to study for a decade just to ask for some recaff at some street market.

Though she does feel for Noémie and her temperament toward the Imperial bureaucracy. As someone who grew up with and was studying how it (sort-of) worked while still with House Haldus,, versus Noémie whom had to learn what had now become of the Golden Empire she and her people remember from ancient times,, it was a dance macabre. The backstabbing and backroom politics, the copious amounts of gelt and trade secrets being moved, how certain individuals could simply wave a hand and have removed entire continents or planets simply because they wanted to.

Ostia rubbed two digits into the bridge of her nose, trying to wrangle her mind back to the somewhat clear and present. "Fekking hells,, alright alright, Valgrind like a gate towards their heaven then. Now, why aren't we staying on your cruiser? Aren't we meant to head to their capital?"

"Oui Oui Oui, ons va ons va. Relax Ostia cheri, the timetable for events and meetings are flexible here in Midgård, and the station needs to ensure our vessels have been sanitized before we head deeper towards the core worlds. For now, we get to relax a little and take in some sights. I hear that the world here had just recently been planted, we may get to see something truly spectacular. It has been many years since I last saw one,,,"

Noémie waves nonchalantly at Ostia, one would think this Imperial never had any sort of get-away or respite in her years. As host to the Lady Haldus, it would be improper of the graying woman not to spoil her guest a little. It might be even good for her health, Ostia did look a little pale when Noémie first met the young woman. Hmmm, need more greens in the next dinner,, and perhaps some extra pillows.

Ostia clearly was not truly in the mood to be a tourist, but with the Grand Dame grabbing her by the wrist and tugging her off towards the closest observatory on this deck of the station, it appears the heir of Haldus has little choice in the matter.

"What is all the fuss about though, its just gotten seeds or grain sown right?" Ostia grumbles as Noemie gets the woman into the large observatory, numerous monitors and holo-screens set up for tourists and crew to look at the progress of the world below. Though it seemed that Ostia is being led to what looks like some manner of telescope, aimed down at one of the continents obscured by some cloud masses.

"Ostia cheri, just take a look down here,, and tell me if this is just some seeds being planted?"

The Haldus heiress glares a little at her host then back to the telescope, deciding just to get this ordeal over with so they could continue on their journey. Propping up her eye into the viewing reticle, letting the numerous lenses adjust to bring into focus the clou-

"What,, what is that? It looks like some giant tree or statue? Or,,"

The clouds full of rain had slowly drifted along the winds, to reveal a massive structure of some sort. It appears to be made from hewn rock and wood, twisted roots and branches clutching at its limbs. No, it was not some sort of natural formation or edifice by Midgård hands, it was a creature? a warp-born being? The being was slowly moving, striding across the muddy plains, its feet of roots and granite tearing up the wet earth while it walked, effectively tilling the soil with the rain and whatever spores and debris from its frame.

In the background Ostia faintly heard some manner of automated tourist guide talking over the vox-hailers, now speaking in Low-Gothic for those who were from the Imperium.

'This planet has been seeded with numerous plants and bacteria from a dozen different colonized realms, and with the aide of Mother Jørd, we help in breathing life back into the world. The giants you see migrating over the continents are Avatars of Jørd, children from the world itself. One can say that the land itself is walking!'

(Ostia Haldus as always belongs to @rowscara! Hope you get better soon!!)

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House Chevailer Knights

In House Chevailer, there are quite few remaining melee focused Knights. In the conflict against a Tyranid hive fleet carving through the Kingdom of Midgård, Lyonesse and his family went to aide the Kingdom, only to be severely devastated by the endless wave of Tyranids.

The combat doctrine has changed from a more balanced set up, to a more ranged focus, favoring to skirmish and fire down their foes. Battle Cannons, Gatling Cannons, Thermal Lances and more. Wardens, Paladins, Crusaders, and the like are the more main-stay of the House.

There is however, a curiously unique pattern of Knight within the House. They are called; Monarche.

They are Knights who have been modified and refurbished so much over their vigil, that they have become their own unique beasts. Currently in the 35 available Knights, 3 are Monarche. Dominion who is linked to the current Head of the House Noemie Durand XIV, Endless who is linked to the Karon Family, and Sovreign who is linked to the Moreau Family.

(Endless, of the Karon Family.)

The Knight known as Endless, has a pair of Gatling Cannons, with built in micro-fabricators and advanced cooling sheaths that encase the barrels, letting Endless to unleash a true hail of high explosive shells into the enemy.

Note: Monarche Class Knights, given their scarcity, only field these apex warriors in the most dire of war-fronts, where the House must break the enemy hold of the front.

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And another one @rowscara !

A Knightly House

(Curse the fandoms, I have gone and made a Knight House that lives alongside the Guardians of Asgård. WiP till I feel they are fleshed out.)

Name: House Chevalier

Led by: Grande Dame Noémie Durand XIVe

Vow: Crusade

First Contact: The Forging (M32-M34) (by the expanding borders of the Kingdom of Midgård.)

Sovereign: Something Unusual (They pledged allegiance to Surtr and his Bloodline, but they rule themselves.)

Succession Laws: Gerontocracy (Eldest Eligible Inheritor)

Amount of Ceremony: Reasonable

House Demeanor: Suffer not the Work of Heretics

House Flaw: Our Way (we Rule ourselves.)

Figure of Legend: A Baron

Deeds of Legend: Ork-Bane, known to the Orks as “Blak-Thundah.”

Domain Size: Nominal, Entire planet + 2 moons.

Homeworld: Post-Atomic World

Homeworld Terrain: Temperate

Rulership: Direct Rule

House Hierarchy: Strict

Combat Doctrine: Armored Assault

Preferred Knight Variant: Warden + Crusader

Restrictions: Knight Gallant

House Beliefs: Honour the Ancestors (Imperial Truth followers)

House Combat Strength: Under Strength but rising

House Allies: Rogue Trader Dynasty + Kingdom of Midgård

House Enemies: Orks, Tyranids, Ecclesiarchy.

The world of Karseilles (kar-SAY) is a Temperate world found on the Southern edges of the Kingdom of Midgård, nearing the border of the Ultramar Domain. During the age of The Forging, Midgårdian explorers came across this world of Feudal Lords and rolling fields, and formally established contact some months later. Over the years the Kingdom would formally colonize the neighboring worlds around Karseilles, and start trading with the then leader, Grand Seignour Marc Lyonesse. 

Over a Century later, the Knights of the House Chevailer would aide in the Campaign against the growing Waagh! menace in the Kingdom, their high mobility and heavy weaponry more than suited to hunt down the marauding convoys of Gargants and supply trukks that kept the Waagh! in piece. Numerous victories would embolden the Nobles, making them perhaps too sure of themselves. This would be a mistake, when the Splinter Fleet of Hive Moloch arrived in the Kingdom. Many of the upper Echelons of the House would die in the ensuing conflict, losing many of the revered knights that had stood the test of time. Now, there are only some 35 Knights left now on their world.

The House is slowly rebuilding their Knights, stubbornly refusing Midgård’s involvement in aiding them in construction (they will accept raw resources, but they will not let any Tech-Priests, Savants, etc from aiding them in ‘making’ the suits.) 

The current leader of the House is Grande Dame Noémie Durand XIVe, a family who was prominent prior to Lyonesse’s rise to power, who was devastated during the Tyranid Campaign and the death of Lyonesse.

(Will write a short blurb of Noemie in a few hours!)

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Reblog.

A Knightly House

(Curse the fandoms, I have gone and made a Knight House that lives alongside the Guardians of Asgård. WiP till I feel they are fleshed out.)

Name: House Chevalier

Led by: Grande Dame Noémie Durand XIVe

Vow: Crusade

First Contact: The Forging (M32-M34) (by the expanding borders of the Kingdom of Midgård.)

Sovereign: Something Unusual (They pledged allegiance to Surtr and his Bloodline, but they rule themselves.)

Succession Laws: Gerontocracy (Eldest Eligible Inheritor)

Amount of Ceremony: Reasonable

House Demeanor: Suffer not the Work of Heretics

House Flaw: Our Way (we Rule ourselves.)

Figure of Legend: A Baron

Deeds of Legend: Ork-Bane, known to the Orks as “Blak-Thundah.”

Domain Size: Nominal, Entire planet + 2 moons.

Homeworld: Post-Atomic World

Homeworld Terrain: Temperate

Rulership: Direct Rule

House Hierarchy: Strict

Combat Doctrine: Armored Assault

Preferred Knight Variant: Warden + Crusader

Restrictions: Knight Gallant

House Beliefs: Honour the Ancestors (Imperial Truth followers)

House Combat Strength: Under Strength but rising

House Allies: Rogue Trader Dynasty + Kingdom of Midgård

House Enemies: Orks, Tyranids, Ecclesiarchy.

The world of Karseilles (kar-SAY) is a Temperate world found on the Southern edges of the Kingdom of Midgård, nearing the border of the Ultramar Domain. During the age of The Forging, Midgårdian explorers came across this world of Feudal Lords and rolling fields, and formally established contact some months later. Over the years the Kingdom would formally colonize the neighboring worlds around Karseilles, and start trading with the then leader, Grand Seignour Marc Lyonesse. 

Over a Century later, the Knights of the House Chevailer would aide in the Campaign against the growing Waagh! menace in the Kingdom, their high mobility and heavy weaponry more than suited to hunt down the marauding convoys of Gargants and supply trukks that kept the Waagh! in piece. Numerous victories would embolden the Nobles, making them perhaps too sure of themselves. This would be a mistake, when the Splinter Fleet of Hive Kraken arrived in the Kingdom. Many of the upper Echelons of the House would die in the ensuing conflict, losing many of the revered knights that had stood the test of time. Now, there are only some 35 Knights left now on their world.

The House is slowly rebuilding their Knights, stubbornly refusing Midgård’s involvement in aiding them in construction (they will accept raw resources, but they will not let any Tech-Priests, Savants, etc from aiding them in ‘making’ the suits.) 

The current leader of the House is Grande Dame Noémie Durand XIVe, a family who was prominent prior to Lyonesse’s rise to power, who was devastated during the Tyranid Campaign and the death of Lyonesse.

(Will write a short blurb of Noemie in a few hours!)

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Reblog!

A Knightly House

(Curse the fandoms, I have gone and made a Knight House that lives alongside the Guardians of Asgård. WiP till I feel they are fleshed out.)

Name: House Chevalier

Led by: Grande Dame Noémie Durand XIVe

Vow: Crusade

First Contact: The Forging (M32-M34) (by the expanding borders of the Kingdom of Midgård.)

Sovereign: Something Unusual (They pledged allegiance to Surtr and his Bloodline, but they rule themselves.)

Succession Laws: Gerontocracy (Eldest Eligible Inheritor)

Amount of Ceremony: Reasonable

House Demeanor: Suffer not the Work of Heretics

House Flaw: Our Way (we Rule ourselves.)

Figure of Legend: A Baron

Deeds of Legend: Ork-Bane, known to the Orks as “Blak-Thundah.”

Domain Size: Nominal, Entire planet + 2 moons.

Homeworld: Post-Atomic World

Homeworld Terrain: Temperate

Rulership: Direct Rule

House Hierarchy: Strict

Combat Doctrine: Armored Assault

Preferred Knight Variant: Warden + Crusader

Restrictions: Knight Gallant

House Beliefs: Honour the Ancestors (Imperial Truth followers)

House Combat Strength: Under Strength but rising

House Allies: Rogue Trader Dynasty + Kingdom of Midgård

House Enemies: Orks, Tyranids, Ecclesiarchy.

The world of Karseilles (kar-SAY) is a Temperate world found on the Southern edges of the Kingdom of Midgård, nearing the border of the Ultramar Domain. During the age of The Forging, Midgårdian explorers came across this world of Feudal Lords and rolling fields, and formally established contact some months later. Over the years the Kingdom would formally colonize the neighboring worlds around Karseilles, and start trading with the then leader, Grand Seignour Marc Lyonesse. 

Over a Century later, the Knights of the House Chevailer would aide in the Campaign against the growing Waagh! menace in the Kingdom, their high mobility and heavy weaponry more than suited to hunt down the marauding convoys of Gargants and supply trukks that kept the Waagh! in piece. Numerous victories would embolden the Nobles, making them perhaps too sure of themselves. This would be a mistake, when the Splinter Fleet of Hive Kraken arrived in the Kingdom. Many of the upper Echelons of the House would die in the ensuing conflict, losing many of the revered knights that had stood the test of time. Now, there are only some 35 Knights left now on their world.

The House is slowly rebuilding their Knights, stubbornly refusing Midgård’s involvement in aiding them in construction (they will accept raw resources, but they will not let any Tech-Priests, Savants, etc from aiding them in ‘making’ the suits.) 

The current leader of the House is Grande Dame Noémie Durand XIVe, a family who was prominent prior to Lyonesse’s rise to power, who was devastated during the Tyranid Campaign and the death of Lyonesse.

(Will write a short blurb of Noemie in a few hours!)