Tuelyth Sept
The Tuelyth sept is a minor branch of Meadowdancer loyal to the noble House of Khilat. The Sept springs from the mighty beast master Luthias who took the name Tuelyth. Luthias was born to Dame Ilythyrra Meadowdancer recently married to a young Lord of Khilat. His parents were attacked deep in the forest by a werewolf and his pack of worgs, who slew all except Ilythyrra who was mortally wounded and left to die or turn. Lythari tracking the pack found Ilythyrra and their only recourse to save her was to offer her the opportunity to join the Lythari instead of turning to a evil werewolf. Though her body quickly mended, she deeply grieved the loss of her husband and returned to her Meadowdancer family to birth and raise her child. Eventually Ilythyrra could no longer suppress the call of the Lythari, and she quietly left one night, never to be seen by her Meadowdancer family again, though Luthias often met with her deep in the forest and knew she kept watch over him.
The Tuelyth's primary estate is in the Shaeradim.
Appearance and Traits
Tuelyth are Moon Elves who have inherited traits from their lycanthrope tainted progenitor. Their hair most often has multiple shades of grey and blue grey, though some members have black hair, which can turn grey later in life. Eye color is typically grey or blue. They have a tendency to avoid combat, but are very loyal and fierce when defending kin and companions. They are often loners. Nearly all of the clan shows varying degrees of affinity with canines.
They produce large numbers of fighters and rangers, including scouts, pathfinders, wilderness runners, guardians and huntsmen. Tuelyth warriors work best alone or in small groups. Their elite warriors include Bladesingers of the Wolf Totem and Dire Wolf Beast-Riders. While rare, they make particularly good Druids, while some follow the path of Totem-Sister. Those with musical inclination become Meistersingers. Even rarer still are the beast masters who can speak to animals, with a particular affinity to wolves and dogs.
They raise and train war dogs, blink dogs and cooshee.
Some of the Tuelyth hear the "call of the pack" and leave their family to join Lythari clans who have loose associations with the Tuelyth Sept due to familial relations over the centuries.
Insignia
The insignia of the sept is a dark grey wolf paw print on a field of light grey, with four blue stars for the claw points and three more on the main pad.
Colors for the sept are dark grey, light grey and sapphire blue.
Notable Members
Patriarch: High Master Luthias Tuelyth XIII - R13 (NG) Wolf Beast Master
Consort: High Dame Ciyradyl Tuelyth - D9 (NG) of Rillifane Rallathil
Heir: Master Luthias Tuelyth IX - R8 (CG) Wolf Beast Master
Mage: Dame Elanil Tuelyth - W8 (CG)
Protector: Master Khorl Tuelyth - F12/M11 (NG) Bladesinger
Priest: Dame Molonym Tuelyth - C12 (CG) of Selune
Treasures
- Vel'Tuelyth - Speed +4 Long Sword, Int 15, AL NG, . It is reserved for ceremonial occasions.
- Ar'Kiira'Tuelyth - This Tel'Kiira is retained by the house leader.
- Kiira'Tuelyth - This Kiira is controlled by the highest ranking Mage of the Starsong Sept, typically the wizard holding the archmage position of the house.
Standard Items
- Avarphyn'Tuelyth - Bracers of Defense +2 to +4, faerie fire highlighting Tuelyth symbol (Major 3/day 1 turn duration: chromatic blade, fire eyes, teleport without error; Minor 1 turn duration: charm person, color spray, dancing lights, dispel magic, protection from evil, 10', shatter)
- Giiraegisir'Tuelyth - AC 0 for 5 rounds, and dimension door opens and is available for use within the 5 rounds. Cameo of the sept insignia. The brooch will only function for the person to which it has been issued and attuned by a house leader. It can also serve as a key to gain access to various parts of the house estates.
House Relationships
Allies
- Lythari clan Moondancers - Founded by Ilythyrra and bolstered over the centuries by Tuelyth heeding the "call of the pack".
- Lythari clan Wolfwalkers - The original clan who saved Ilythyrra.
- Lythari clan Moonbloods - An ancient clan living in the Shaeradim.