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"Progenitors of the new Age"
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The Origin of Family Cornelia
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One of the six original noble Families that survived from the Landing to the founding of the Nation of Ningo; Family Cornelia is among the oldest Families of the Ningo, noble or commoner.
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Family History
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Family Cornelia has been part of three dynasties to date; the first of which was the Second Dynasty, also known as the First Cornelia Dynasty. This Dynasty lasted through three Patricians; Bellona, Ianuarius, and Laelius, with a total dynastic reign of thirty-five years. It was during the reign of Patrician Bellona that the raids against the Kingdom of the Two Rivers started in the year 420. Patrician Bellona also cared for the three surviving children of Patrician Aelia as though they were her own, until they reached maturity. This allowed Family Aimilia to survive into the current day. She also passes the law which made religious and social ceremonies as brief as possible after an attack by a pack of Canis Dirus/Dire Wolves killed three and injured two during a wedding ceremony. Guards also began to be posted at all social gatherings as a result.
During the reign of Patrician Ianuarius in the year 445, laws are passed raising the age of maturity for men and women to the age of 16 instead of the onset of puberty. This was done as a response to observation over time that older girls tended to have fewer complications during delivery compared to younger girls. This results in increased chances of the mother surviving delivery, though it does not remove the risk entirely. In the year 449, he creates the tradition of Guardians to replace the role of handmaidens, along with new social reforms including the removal of many of the stigmas attached to sex and adultery. An emphasis on having as many children as possible to combat high child mortality rates are also introduced at this time. The current traditions regarding children and the removal of a negative stigma toward bastards developed during this time as well, though the negative stigma towards adulterers remains to this day.
During the reign of Patrician Laelius in the year 451, requirements of nobility are changed to emphasize survival over bloodlines. This also creates the opportunity for plebians to potentially become nobility. This was done to promote long-term survival of the people and culture, and to create new nobles for genetic diversity. This also created the current standard for determining who reigns as Patrician as well.
Patrician Bellona reigned from the year 420 to the year 430, making her the first Patrician to reign for longer then five year after the foundation of the Nation of Ningo in their new lands. Patrician Ianuarius reigned from the year 430 to the year 450. He was the eldest son of Bellona, and is tied with Pratrician Benedetta of Family Antonia for the third longest reign of any Patrician. Patrician Laelius reigned from the year 450 to the year 455. He was the grandson of Ianuarius and died due to illness.
Next was the Sixth Dynasty, also known as the Second Cornelia Dynasty. This Dynasty lasted through three Patricians as well; Naevius, Laurentia, and Balbus, with a total dynastic reign of fifty-six years. Patrician Naevius reigned from the year 534 to the year 555, and holds the record for the second longest reigning Patrician, to date. Patrician Laurentia reigned from the year 555 to the year 567, and was the daughter of Naevius. Patrician Balbus reigned from the year 567 to the year 590. He was the nephew of Patrician Laurentia, and holds the record for the longest reigning Patrician, to date.
Finally there is the Ninth Dynasty, or the Third Cornelia Dynasty. This is the currently ruling Dynasty of the Ningo, and has had a total dynastic reign so far of sixteen years. Patrician Agostino, the only Patrician of this Dynasty so far, has reigned from the year 659 to the present. With the alliance by marriage with the Kingdom of the Two Rivers, Patrician Agostino is viewed as bringing about a new age for the Ningo.
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The Family
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The Noble Family branch of Family Cornelia currently consists of Patrizio Egnatius, his wife, and children; and Nobiluomo Gallus of Family Cornelia
The former members of the Noble Family branch was Patrizia Laelia of Family Cornelia who died in 647, Iulius Furia who married into the family, Nobildonna Drusa of Family Cornelia who died in 636, Patrizio Fabianus of Family Cornelia, who married into another Family; Patrician Agostino of Family Cornelia who became Patrician, and Patrizia Faustina of Family Cornelia, who married into another Family
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FAMILY TREE
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POLITICAL RELATIONSHIP
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THE NATION OF THE NINGO
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Agostino has done well for himself, few of us could have done as well. We will ever be loyal to our Family, however divided.
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Uptight traditionalists, though none care more for their Family.
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Their influence has grown, you might as well call them the seventh Family.
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I know I couldn't have given up power like that, those alive seem like they could if the need arose. I'm glad I don't have to make such a choice.
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None more honorable.
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Worthy rivals, yet despite their cunning and ferocity, they wouldn't risk angering the Patrician.
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Remnants of the last Dynasty, they will fade in time.
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If they remain so focus on how much the people love them they will find themselves eliminated before their ranks even fill.
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THE KINGDOM OF THE TWO RIVERS
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Patrizio Egnatius' brother, Patrician Agostino is currently betrothed to Princess Barbeta Brais as part of an alliance.
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FAMILY CORNELIA
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Kingdom:
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Nation of Ningo/Ningo Kingdom
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Seat:
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None
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Colors:
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Black & Light Gray
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Vassals:
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The Ningo people collectively
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Rank:
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Patrizio
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Honorific:
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Your Grace
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Head of the Noble Family:
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Patrizio Egnatius of Family Cornelia
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Predecessor:
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Patrizia Laelia of Family Cornelia
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Heir:
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N/A
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Wealth:
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Poor
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CURRENTLY PLAYED CHARACTERS
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Active characters:
none
NPCs:
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