House Volse

Motto: Truth & Turmoil.

A small House in the Riverlands that has gone through much hardship throughout its history.

Family
Volse Family Tree

Joel Volse Age 76 - Head of House and as old as he is patient. Lost an arm when he was attacked by bandits, and hasn't left the Riverlands since. Having lived through Greyjoy's Rebellion and read every book on warfare he could, Joel is a capable tactician and strategist.

Alaya Wyl - The Lady of House Volse is a stony Dornishwoman, and it is because of her that Ellen Volse is set to inherit rather than Frederick, she insists that some of her dornish traditions be continued here. She has not aged nearly as well as her husband, and has been bedridden for years. (Chaste and Temperate, Proud and Cowardly.)

Finn Volse Deceased, Age 56 - A brave warrior and an ambitious man, his death at the hands of Baratheon men was tragic. During the Battle of the Trident he fought alongside the Targaryen forces, and was killed.

Bethany Elesham - ''They say that the Bethany has never stopped mourning her husband's loss. Others believe her grief is all an act, a way to cover up her schemes and plots. (Chaste and Kind, Envious and Deceitful.)''

Ellen Volse Age 19 - Born physically frail and after her father's death she was heir to House Volse. Despite her disability, end then envy she feet towards more able-bodied people, she used to enjoy socialising and was proud of her heritage. Unfortunately, she was brutally murdered at Lord Anguil's tourney, the killer remains a mystery. (Weak. Sociable and Trusting, Envious and Proud.)

Frederick Volse Age 54 - The smallfolk call him Fredrick the Thick, and it is not untrue, his mind is slow and his decisions slower. When tidings are good and things are going his way he is pleasnt to deal with, but his anger is easy to awaken, and it is said he is an evil schemer. He is married to Cecile Blackhawk''. (Slow. Kind and Patient, Deceitful and Wroth.)''

Helen Volse Age 40 - Born unable to see or to speak, Helen is a sad sight to see, kept comfortable by servants day and night she does little but eat. It's difficult to understand how she feels about her existence, although she seems happy enough. (Humble and Charitable, Shy and Gluttonous.)



Joel Volse II Age 16 - A child prodigy, Joel spends much of his time reading. and feasting. Many say that he ought to be the heir to the house instead of his niece. Pleasant to the smallfolk, and wants great things for his house. Currently being fostered by Lord Peake. (Genius. Kind and Diligent, Ambitious and Gluttonous.)

Leon Volse Age 2 - Leon is only two years of age, only the future will tell what he becomes. (Sociable and Temperate, Cruel and Paranoid)

Dekar Volse Age 34- Luckily, Dekar did not inherit his father's wits. Sharp as an arrow he enjoys reading books on strategy and warfare, although he has never been good with a sword and faints at the sight of blood. Like many of the Volse family, he eats his family into poverty. (Quick. Kind and Humble, Gluttonous and Coward.)

Uriel Garner - Between Uriel and her husband Dekar there is kindness to spare, while her husband spends his time reading, she does her best to manage House Volse's dwindling wealth. (Diligent and Kind, Slothful and Envious.)

Adam Volse Age 11- Born with a highly irritating lisp, and his father's "bravery", Adam is usually a gentle child. Having the distinctive Volse patience, but once his patience has run ought, he has a most violent temper. (Lisp. Patient and Charitable, Wroth and Coward.)

Lupin Vaal Age 29 - Although not technically of House Volse he is treated as such. A Braavosi water dancer and the personal guard to Lord Joel Volse, it is said that since he arrived at Heron Hall he has not left the Lord's side.

History
House Volse's unfortunate and difficult history gave them their motto, "Truth & Turmoil".

The house was founded during Aegon Targaryen's conquest, when the House's founder, Finn Volse, sided with the Targaryen's and claimed land from amongst the Riverlands.

During the Faith Militant's rebellion, House Volse sided with the Faith Militant, and was the house was punished, alongside many others, by Maegor the Cruel.

It was when the Lord of House Volse uncovered an assasination plot against his liege, that the house finally had some good fortune. They were given wealth and men as reward, and for a time, House Volse flourished.

However, it was not to last, when Yorick Volse became head of the house their fortunes turned to ash. Yorick was cruel and insane, prone to outbursts of violence and spazming convulsions. Years later, it was discovered that he had been the product of foul incest.

In more recent times, Volse was one of very few houses in the Riverlands to side with the Targaryens during Robert's Rebellion. The heir to the house, Finn Volse, died on the trident fighting beside Rhaegar Targaryen's men.

Now House Volse wishes to rebuild, wishes to overcome past follies, and to regain their past power.

Military
House Volse Personal Guard.