Tol

"Strength and Honor"

Family crest: a roaring golden griffon, on a field of red.

Earl Spancer Tol currently rules over Kemlyshire, and is General of the Tol Legion.

Liege Lord is King Algarren III of Sor'lamir.

House Tol is the most influential and notable power in the Kemlyshire. From their stronghold at Fort Kemly, the Tols are the shield in the darkness against the enemies of Sor'lamir. Their devotion to honor wins them few friends in the court of Torin and beyond, but this same dedication earns them the respect of the nobles of Kemlyshire. Honor is very important to the Tol family, and it can at times win out over reasoning and wisdom. Defending the west from the threats of the Murkwood and beyond has made them hard and practical. They tend to speak plainly and truthfully. As a war bent family, its spiritual devotion is strong in worshipping the Vindicator Agriel.

The beginnings of House Tol date back to King Raymonde Vermandois over eight hundred years ago. Arinthel Tol was Knighted for heroism on the battlefield against the army of the treacherous younger brother of former King Elebyn Caranthis. Sir Arinthel was then given the responsibility to establish a fortification in the plateaus west of Torinshire in order to discourage encroachment upon the Sor'lamirian borders through a newly discovered pass in the Iron Shoulder Mountains that connects the southern borders of Sor'lamir to the northern borders of the Kingdom of Rein and the Murkwood which lies just beyond. Fort Kemly was constructed, and the Tol Legion was established as a semi-mercenary professional army to assist in the future protection of the region. Since then, the Tol family has ruled over Kemlyshire, and has fought in every major campaign involved in the history of Sor'lamir. Sir Arinthel Tol was made Earl of Kemlyshire, and the hereditary general of the Tol Legion.

Notable Figures: Athibar Tol. Garrin Tol. Alondas Tol.

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