The Falkirk Clan Laird is Ian Falkirk, Opal to Sapphire Warlord-Prince
The Falkirk Clan Queen is Yseult Falkirk, Rose to Purple Dusk Queen
Male Triangle
This triangle, when healthy, represents the masculine influences in a woman's life. The roles are paralleled with those of the father, represented by the Court Steward; the brother, as represented by the Court's Master of the Guard; and the lover, as repressed by the Consort (or First Escort, in the unfortunate event there is no Consort). Ideally, this Triangle is Heart-Bonded, and the Consort remains constant. (Cannon)
1. Master of the Guard Cathal Falkirk, M38 as of 190 AP, b. 152 AP, Purple-Dusk to Green Warlord; runs the army, and coordinates coastal defense with bordering Clans.
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2. Steward: Aonghus Falkirk, M40 as of 190 AP, b. 150 AP, Purple-Dusk to Green Prince; Court accounts, paperwork, purchases. He assesses which invitations should be accepted, ignored or reciprocated.
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3. First Escort Dhuglan Falkirk, M43 as of 190 AP, b. 147 AP, Purple Dusk to Opal Warlord-Prince; Chief Bodyguard, his first responsibility is the Queen's physical safety, followed by her emotional well being.
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The Male Triangle is supported by the Court Escorts
4. Second Escort, Investigator AND Clan Marshall:
Seamus Falkirk, M26, Purple-Dusk to Green Warlord-Prince. For the Court, this man handles above board, perfectly legitimate investigations, as well as being a fully trained bodyguard. He is the usual escort at high Court functions. For the Clan, he is in charge of the police, investigating crimes, and punishing them without starting a blood feud. 5. Third Escort, Court Security:
Aaron Druimun Falkirk, M27, Summer Sky to Opal Prince. This man is responsible for the safety and security of the Court, especially against internal or subtle threats. He handles subtle and dangerous investigations, as well as functioning as the Court Spy Master. He is a fully qualified bodyguard, and acceptable escort to formal events. 6. Fourth Escort, Seneschal:
Malachy Falkirk, M26, Blood Opal to Red Warlord-Prince. PC, Selene. This man is responsible for personally vetting anyone who wishes to physically approach the Clan Queen. He assesses their threat value and is her first line of defense. 7. Fifth Escort, Ambassador-at-Large:
Zen Foreigner, ??? to ??? Warlord-Prince; PC, Zen Being born to another Clan, this man is extremely useful both going wth the advanced team when the Court travels, and for his extensive experience in the rest of Scelt. He is still being assessed by Yseult's Triangle. 8. Sixth Escort, Master of Horse:
Cormac Falkirk, M25, Purple-Dusk to Sapphire Prince. He teaches the Court to ride well enough to handle dangerous situations. He breeds and trains horses for both the Court and Clan. While he focuses only on horses, he does deal wth both riding and warhorses. He hates Court functions, but is an adequate bodyguard. 9. Seventh Escort, Court Liaison to the Landen:
Aellysdair Curwin Falkirk, M25, Summer-Sky to Opal Prince. This man is responsible for presenting the Landen point of view to the Court, meeting with the Landen Council, and intervening in Blood/Landen disputes. He is very good at his job, and a skilled bodyguard. He has exquisite Court manners, and is one of Yseult's favorites at Court functions. 10. Eighth Escort, the Lord Protector:
Calum Falkirk, M30, Rose to Purple-Dusk Black-Widow/Warlord-Prince. This Seigemaster is the member of the Court you would turn to in a desperate situation. From smuggling the Queen out of captivity, to defending a doomed town, or delaying an advance with his life's Blood. 11. Ninth Escort, Naval Liaison AND
Chief of the Clan Coast Guard: Conn Falkirk, M33, Summer Sky to Opal Warlord-Prince. As liaison, he deals with the Navy and Territory Court, including looking for wanted criminals, tracking vessels as requested, and supplying naval vessels. As Chief, he trains, tracks and supports all of the local boats, on the sea or otherwise. He is a bodyguard, and diplomat. 12. Tenth Escort, Master of Swords:
Raild Falkirk, M35, Opal to Sapphire Warlord-Prince. This man is responsible for training the members of the Court in selfdefense. He trains both armed, and unarmed, although he is best with bladed weapons. His specialty is seamlessly blending Combat Craft and physical fighting into a devastating new bladed art form. 13. Court Bard:
Padean Falkirk, M18, White to Tiger Eye Priest. The Court Bard is responsible for entertainment, moral and the general instruction of Court members. He is also a skilled negotiator with an excellent memory. He is jokingly referred to as the 13th escort, because he is neither a qualified bodyguard nor yet fully comfortable at Court events. |
Female Triangle
This triangle, when healthy, represents the feminine influences in a woman's life. The roles are paralleled with those of mother, represented by the Court High Priestess; the sister, represented by the Court Seer; and the daughter, represented by the Court Senior Healer. Ideally, the Triangle is Heart-Bonded. (Neither Cannon nor Bloodrites, Idariel)
1. Court Shaman, The Wisdom: Elidiah Falkirk, F50, White to Rose Priestess. She functions as the Court's High Priestess, calm and wise. She guides ceremonies but also sees to the spiritual and moral well being of the Court.
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2. Court Seer, The Mystery: Treasa McCrae, F22, Yellow to Rose Black Widow (PC Astarte, will happen in game). She functions as the Court's Seer, delving into the tangled webs, and protecting from other Widow's influence.
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3. Court Healer, The Hope: Deorsa Falkirk; F43, Yellow to Tiger Eye Healer (may transform into Lene healer). She functions as the Court's senior Healer, coordinating all associated Healers and overseeing the Court's Health.
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The Female Triangle is supported by the Court Graces.
4 First Grace, the Court Craft Trainer,
Darkness' Handmaiden: Amil Falkirk, F60, Yellow to Rose Hearth-Witch. She is responsible for training all Court members in Craft skills, acquiring tutors for Caste specific training, and seeing to advanced and intricate Craft training for all Court members on a continuing basis. 5 Second Grace, the Court Tramore Liaison,
Tramore Champion: Maili Falkirk, F25, White to Tiger Eye Healer. She is responsible for preventing accidental disputes with Tramore, smoothing complications due to intentional disputes, promoting trade and interpreting Tramore political moves. She is also responsible for advising on Court policy when it comes Tramore province. 6 Third Grace, Court Denford Liason,
Denford Champion: Lili Falkirk, F53, White to Tiger Eye Witch. She is responsible for preventing accidental disputes with Denford, smoothing complications due to intentional disputes, promoting trade, and interpreting Denford political moves. She is also responsible for advising on policy when it comes to Denford Province. 7 Court Territory Liaison, Scelt's Champion:
Ryanne Falkirk, F20, Tiger Eye to Purple Dusk Queen. PC -Selene She is responsible for preventing accidental disputes with the Territory Court, smoothing intentional disputes, promoting trade, and interpreting the Territory Court's political moves. 8 Court Protocol expert, The Lady:
Beatrice Falkirk, F40, Summer Sky to Opal Witch. She is responsible for training Court members up to Territory standards of behavior, interpreting complex political situations, calendaring Warlord-Prince rutting cycles, and tracking genealogy. She is their foremost authority on the use and limitations of Protocol. 9 Court Tradition expert:
Seonaid Falkirk, F50, White to Rose Priestess. She is an authority on that often unwritten body of custom, tradition and superstition that hold more force than law, and influence so much of Scelt life. She balances both Clan and Blood traditions, often referring to the unwritten, oral histories from all over Scelt. 10 Court Political/Legal expert Esquire:
Iseabel Falkirk, F27, White to Rose Witch. The least onerous position on the Court, and until the Sheane and Killan mutual destruction of Courts, the least respected, this lady is responsible for knowing and advising on Blood law, Clan law, and any local laws that impact the Clan. A quiet scholar, she is also quite knowledgable about maritime law. 11 Court Clan Expert:
Aoife Falkirk, F28, Summer Sky to Opal Hearth-Witch. This lady can read a tartan like a book, is an expert at heraldry, and knows not simply the history of the Highland Clans, but also their customs, personnel, and geography. She has a less in deapth but still remarkable grasp of the neighboring lowland Clans, as well as all of the major Clans of Scelt. 12 Court Match Maker:
Merida O'Ainslee, F29, Summer Sky to Opal Hearth-Witch. [This is Ariana's PC not confirmed yet] This lady is responsible for interviewing, assigning training schedules to, and advising on all Court placements. She is also expected to contribute to political scheming. 13 The Voice of the Falkirk Women:
Sine Falkirk, F80, Yellow to Summer Sky Priestess. This special position is dual, embodying both full position in Court, and the right to sit in on any Council meeting. She is the representative for women of any rank to the Court and Council, having a right to speak (though not to vote) on the Laird's Council. She is the official line of communication between Court and Council. |
Clan Laird's Triangle
This triangle, when healthy, represents the three Furies in a ruler's life. The roles are paralleled with those of the angry fury, represented by the defensive minded border Guard; the grudge bearing fury, represented by the Archivist, who remembers the past while enduring the present; and finally the avenging fury, represented by the offensively minded Marshall. Ideally, this Triangle is Heart-Bonded. (Neither cannon nor Bloodrites, Idariel)
1 Navy Liaison for Falkirk Clan AND Chief of the Clan Coast Guard, Ninth Escort Conn Falkirk, M33 as of 190 AP, b. 157 AP, Tiger Eye to Summer Sky Warlord-Prince; Naval Liaison and in charge of the border defenses. As Chief of the Coast Guard, he trains, tracks and supports all of the local boats, on the sea or otherwise.
2 Chief of the Clan Bards, Archivist Seathan Falkirk, M62 as of 190 AP, b. 128 AP, White to Rose Prince; educators, teachers, historians.
3 Chief of the Clan Marshalls AND Second Escort Seamus Falkirk, M26 as of 190 AP, b. 164 AP, Opal to Green Warlord-Prince; this man holds two positions. For the Clan, he is in charge of the police, investigating crimes, and punishing them without starting a blood feud.
This Triangle is supported by the Clan Council.
4 Clan Justicar Ruairi Falkirk, M65 as of 190 AP, b. 125 AP, Yellow to Tiger Eye Warlord; resolves internal clan disputes and presents legal matters to the Queen's Court when they impinge on the outside world.
5 Clan Steward Garth Falkirk, M35 as of 190 AP, b. 155 AP, Yellow to Summer Sky Warlord; keeps the accounts, books and inventories.
6 Clan Head Weaver Fergaus Falkirk, M70 as of 190 AP, b. 120 AP, Rose to Opal Warlord; tracks registered village weaves, finds and punishes those making, selling or wearing the Clan and village weaves without Falkirk leave, and guarantees uniforms and Kilts for the fighting men.
7 Clan Craft Trainer Niall Falkirk, M30 as of 190 AP, b. 160 AP, Opal to Green Prince; responsible for selecting tutors, supporting parents, and tracking all of the Blood, but especially the Jewel bearing Blood of the Clan. In Craft matters, no Falkirk is behind or rusty.
8 Keeper of Widows Tassach Falkirk, M25 as of 190 AP, b. 165 AP, Opal to Blood Opal Warlord-Prince; responsible for tracking, policing and controlling Clan Black Widow's. Since the purge, this position has not always been held by a Black Widow. They have historically sheltered some damaged widow's fleeing Sheane persecution.
9 Clan Master of Hounds Brecc Falkirk, M30 as of 190 AP, b. 160 AP, Yellow to Rose Warlord; responsible for training, breeding and organizing both the all important Highland Shepherds and the less well-loved Falkirk Hell Hounds.
10 Clan High Priestess Moire Falkirk, White to Rose Priestess; the most respected person on the Council, she speaks for and with the wisdom of Mother Night, considered to be her Avatar when she speaks at the yearly council
11 Clan Stable-master Donncuan Falkirk, M27 as of 190 AP, b. 163 AP, Yellow to Summer Sky Warlord; responsible for the Clan's livestock, far more than just horses.
12 Clan Bowmaster Tirlach Falkirk, M29 as of 190 AP, b. 161 AP, Opal to Blood Opal Warlord-Prince; responsible for the production, distribution, and use of all ranged weapons throughout the clan, from sling shots and home made bolas to the warbow.
13 Clan Blademaster Caimin Falkirk, M28 as of 190 AP, b. 162 AP, Rose to Opal Warlord; responsible for the production, distribution, and use of all mellee weapons throughout the clan, from makeshift clubs (and the traditional skillet) to the Clan Lord's Craft-imbued Thrusting Broadsword.
5 Clan Steward Garth Falkirk, M35 as of 190 AP, b. 155 AP, Yellow to Summer Sky Warlord; keeps the accounts, books and inventories.
6 Clan Head Weaver Fergaus Falkirk, M70 as of 190 AP, b. 120 AP, Rose to Opal Warlord; tracks registered village weaves, finds and punishes those making, selling or wearing the Clan and village weaves without Falkirk leave, and guarantees uniforms and Kilts for the fighting men.
7 Clan Craft Trainer Niall Falkirk, M30 as of 190 AP, b. 160 AP, Opal to Green Prince; responsible for selecting tutors, supporting parents, and tracking all of the Blood, but especially the Jewel bearing Blood of the Clan. In Craft matters, no Falkirk is behind or rusty.
8 Keeper of Widows Tassach Falkirk, M25 as of 190 AP, b. 165 AP, Opal to Blood Opal Warlord-Prince; responsible for tracking, policing and controlling Clan Black Widow's. Since the purge, this position has not always been held by a Black Widow. They have historically sheltered some damaged widow's fleeing Sheane persecution.
9 Clan Master of Hounds Brecc Falkirk, M30 as of 190 AP, b. 160 AP, Yellow to Rose Warlord; responsible for training, breeding and organizing both the all important Highland Shepherds and the less well-loved Falkirk Hell Hounds.
10 Clan High Priestess Moire Falkirk, White to Rose Priestess; the most respected person on the Council, she speaks for and with the wisdom of Mother Night, considered to be her Avatar when she speaks at the yearly council
11 Clan Stable-master Donncuan Falkirk, M27 as of 190 AP, b. 163 AP, Yellow to Summer Sky Warlord; responsible for the Clan's livestock, far more than just horses.
12 Clan Bowmaster Tirlach Falkirk, M29 as of 190 AP, b. 161 AP, Opal to Blood Opal Warlord-Prince; responsible for the production, distribution, and use of all ranged weapons throughout the clan, from sling shots and home made bolas to the warbow.
13 Clan Blademaster Caimin Falkirk, M28 as of 190 AP, b. 162 AP, Rose to Opal Warlord; responsible for the production, distribution, and use of all mellee weapons throughout the clan, from makeshift clubs (and the traditional skillet) to the Clan Lord's Craft-imbued Thrusting Broadsword.