House Umbra

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House of Umbra Country: Rome Family Motto:

Origins

How the House of Umbra came to be, it was first due to the man named Scipio Africanus Aemilianus. He began with having the golden spoon at birth, as a Patrician son of a consul and into the family of gens Cornelia. With the environment to support the boy’s growth into a establish figured, no one but himself had defeated Rome’s regional rival, Carthage. With this accomplishment, the family dynamic had shifted. As he ascended to the high lord of the land, his family would still be incorporated into helping as legionnaires of Rome.

As an important figure, Scipio was. He must have offspring to carry on the household. That was when the anomaly started: Regina Umbrum Icilia, the daughter of Scipio. As time grew on, she also gave birth to a daughter. As Regina tried again for a male to inherit the family name as head of household, another daughter came to be. As the saying third time is the charm, it was false when a third daughter appeared. The line’s name has shifted, with the children holding the same blood being all daughters. The way of inheriting the family name as the head of household changes and is embrace with the recent daughter became head, Icilia Umbria Divinia. That is how the House of Umbra came to be.

Notable Figures

First Generation

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Second Generation

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House Culture

General Information

The Gens Umbra is defined by the combination of political leadership, military power, and devotion to the Roman Republic. Unlike most patrician families built upon wealth or status, House Umbra gained influence through the aid they provided to both the Legion and the people of Rome.

Members of House Umbra were trained in both warfare and governance from a young age, focusing on creating individuals capable of commanding legions whilst also understanding the needs of the people. This balance between strength and wisdom had allowed House Umbra to gain the respect of the legionnaires and plebians alike.

Family Traditions, Practices and Teachings

House Umbra upheld many traditions that reflected their devotion to both Mars and Minerva, many of which reinforced the values of wisdom, discipline, and martial prowess.

• The Vigil of the Owl was a ritual held during the night which brought members of the household together to debate major issues such as war, resource scarcity, or political disputes.

History

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