Scions of the Ithmia
| The Scions of the Ithmia | |
| Ascendant | Caelen Longshanks |
| Triumvirs | Andraste and Torrent |
| Patron | Artemis, Goddess of the Cataclysm and Gaia, The Wildwood Queen |
| Leadership Style | Triumvirate |
| Founder | Ellodin Longshanks |
| City | Eleusis |
| Classes Permitted | All but Apostates, Infernals, Occultists, Priests, Paladins, and Alchemists |
| House Tutor | Ruiha, the Instructor |
| Heraldric Arms | Vert, a wyvern displayed Argent |
| Icon | None |
The Scions of the Ithmia is a House within the village of Eleusis. Like their forestal brethren, the Heartwood Kin, the Scions make Nature their priority in all things, and dedicate themselves to the protection and preservation of such, knowing that it is Nature which sustains and succors all through their lives.
Devoted to the protection of the natural world at all costs, the Scions of the Ithmia are passionately opposed to those who exploit and diminish it for personal gain. They are fierce guardians of ecological balance, charged with stamping out any threats against it. Proudly do they offer their lives in service, quick to claim vengeance against those who would blight the earth.
The Scions of the Ithmia herald the truth of the land by virtue of edification, public ceremony, and dominant force: through their efforts are the blindfolds of the ignorant lifted, unveiling the majesty of the natural world. Limitless in number and relentless in their endeavours, the Scions of the Ithmia call upon the sheer ferocity of Nature to bring about retribution. At their call does natural power come forth, salvaging the tainted and cleansing the rot, affording fresh growth to a locus once plagued by the caprice of mankind.
Fortified amongst the boughs of the forests, the Scions of the Ithmia are consumed by a single vision: to see the roots of Nature's influence spread throughout the known world.
Founding
The Scions were originally founded in 678 AF. With the continuing presence of the Ventos Allegos beginning to overpower the forest and Eleusis, the woods began to become distorted. Awakened from her slumber by the arrival of the magical creature, Lady Artemis combined her powers with Lady Gaia's to remove it and rejuvenate the forest. Trees began to heal and change with the surge of natural energy, including the hollow ones containing the three forestal Great Houses. The three organisations ceased to exist, but a short time later the two Patrons created the fledgling Heartwood Kin and the Scions of the Ithmia, vigorous new Houses to continue upholding the solemn duties left by the old Houses and dissolution of Oakstone.
Political History
Patrons
- 678 AF - Lady Artemis and Lady Gaia are the first Divine Patrons.
Leadership - The Ithmian Thorn
- 678 AF - Ellodin Longshanks is selected as the inaugural Ithmian Thorn.
- 738 AF - Ellodin Rahal steps down, and Mycen Winterspur is selected as the Ithmian Thorn.
- 740 AF - Mycen Winterspur steps down, and Marisella Yuridja-Keyte is selected as the Ithmian Thorn.
- 768 AF - Marisella Yuridja-Keyte steps down, and Caelan Longshanks is selected as the Ithmian Thorn.
Leadership - The Triad of Thorns
- 678 AF - Ravien, Minxie, and Ellodin are the initial members of the Triad.
- 690 AF - Minxie steps down, and Marisella replaces.
- 697 AF - Ravien goes dormant, and Seftin replaces.
- 703 AF - Seftin retires, and Lilian replaces.
- 711 AF - Lilian goes dormant, and Penwize replaces.
- 719 AF - Penwize goes dormant, and Florentino replaces.
- 729 AF - Florentino retires, and Mycen replaces.
- 739 AF - Ellodin steps down, and Faedwyn replaces.
- 740 AF - Mycen steps down, Coamenel replaces.
- 754 AF - Coamenel steps down, Caelan replaces.
- 766 AF - Marisella steps down, Telinus replaces.
- 775 AF - Faedwyn steps down, and Torrent replaces.
Icon History
No icon has ever been raised.
Inhabitants
Ruiha, the Instructor is the House instructor.