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=='''History'''==
 
=='''History'''==
 
House Roseque arrived in Amber with Queen Dybele, the mother of Florimel.  They come from her home world, [[Ositrios]], but like many of Dybele's people they refused to speak of her home world.  The original Duke was Suraza, an expert in perfumes.  Dybele was a woman who was often sick but recovered spectacularly.   
 
House Roseque arrived in Amber with Queen Dybele, the mother of Florimel.  They come from her home world, [[Ositrios]], but like many of Dybele's people they refused to speak of her home world.  The original Duke was Suraza, an expert in perfumes.  Dybele was a woman who was often sick but recovered spectacularly.   
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They are not natives of [[Ositrios]].  Their world is called [[Roseque]] by outsiders but extremely few have traveled there
 
  
 
Over the centuries the House made its way into shadow and came back to Amber in great abundance with luxury items.  In time of war the House Roseque could be depended on tl acquire items unable to be found.  They developed certain lines of trade and profited greatly.
 
Over the centuries the House made its way into shadow and came back to Amber in great abundance with luxury items.  In time of war the House Roseque could be depended on tl acquire items unable to be found.  They developed certain lines of trade and profited greatly.
  
 
Roseque was known for great parties of excess.  They made allies of individuals and houses.  Being luxury merchant they made friends with the royals as well.
 
Roseque was known for great parties of excess.  They made allies of individuals and houses.  Being luxury merchant they made friends with the royals as well.
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===Black Road War===
 
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The Roseque are luxury merchants and run a massive number of wagons in their caravans.
 
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During the Black Road War they shifted to running wagons of arms like arrows, going to shadows and buying them buy the millions. 
 
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They ran caravans of food so often that they became known as Rose Chow wagons.
 
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They ran caravans into combat zones up and down the road after its hindrances were removed.
 
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They guarded their wagons magically using the sigil on their world as well as substantial Magery. 
 
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During king Eric's reign Duke Gasean was enobled.  The first 4 fiefs were spread among the four ruling lines.
 
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Duke Gasean was killed during the war. So was Sastea's son Wentren and Fuiosa daughter Vuiose.  Nearly all the members of the royal lines fought, earned titles, end distinguished themselves not just as merchants but as warriors.
 
  
 
=='''Current House'''==
 
=='''Current House'''==
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Curently there are 4 ruling lines of House Roseque.  These are based on the 4 children of Duke Rasaia, born 3800.  These are Duke Gasean, Baroness Sastea, Baron Fuosia, & Baron Euquie.
  
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Currently there are 4 ruling lines of House Roseque. These are based on the 4 children of Duke Rasaia, born 3800.  These are Duke Gasean, Baroness Sastea, Baron Fuosia, & Baron Euquie.
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In over 1200 years the number of people leading these lines has varied.  The life span of people from () is around 130 years.   The aging in Amber effect has given the () long life.   
  
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In over 1200 years the number of people leading these lines has varied.  The life span of people from Ositrios is around 110 years.  The [[aging in Amber]] effect has given the Roseque long life.
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The line of Duke Gasean has had 5 generations leading the House.  The current Duke is Foutera, the grandson of Gasean.
  
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The Gasean line of has had 5 generations leading the House.  The current Duke is Foutera, the grandson of Gasean.
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The baroness of the line of Baron Sastea is led by Baroness Sastea herself.  She has had two childre.  Pne died.
  
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The baroness of the line of Baron Sastea is led by Baroness Sastea herself.  She has had two children.  One died.
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The line of Baron Fuosia has had four generations.  The current Baron is Baron Feriota.
  
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The Fuosia line has had four generations.  The current Baron is Baron Feriota.
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The line of Baron Euquie has had 2 children.  One of the children passed away.  The current baron is Baron Diousa.
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The Euquie line has had 2 children.  One of the children passed away.  The current baron is Baron Diousa.
 
  
 
=='''Products'''==
 
=='''Products'''==
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House Rosque has developed 8 basic lines of supplies it is famous for.  Roseque Emporiums are well known across the Golden Circle worlds. Its a joke that if one becomes a Golden Circle world one gets  a Roseque Empirical as part of the deal.  It isn't far wrong.  They also sell to merchants for resale.  
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House Rosque has developed 8 basic lines of supplies it is famous for.  Roseque Empirical are well known across the Golden Circle worlds. Its a joke that if one becomes a Golden Circle world one gets  a Roseque Empirical as part of the deal.  It isn't far wrong.  They also sell to merchants for resale.  
 
==='''Perfumes'''===
 
==='''Perfumes'''===
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There are a number of main lines of perfumes that are perrenial favorite.  From common scents to exoticexotit ones
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There are a number of main lines of perfumes that are perrenial favorite.  From common scents to exotit
 
==='''Silks'''===
 
==='''Silks'''===
 
House Roseque is the main source of exotic fabrics and clothing.  They run outlets in most major cities.  They provide high end fabrics for furniture. Every noble house wants fine fabrics and while some other providers it is the House Roseque they go to.
 
House Roseque is the main source of exotic fabrics and clothing.  They run outlets in most major cities.  They provide high end fabrics for furniture. Every noble house wants fine fabrics and while some other providers it is the House Roseque they go to.
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=='''Fiefs'''==
 
=='''Fiefs'''==
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The House Roseque has 15 fiefs spread across Amber.  It owns many warehouses, retail spaces, and estates across shadow.
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The House Roseque has 15 fiefs spread across Amber.  It owns several to several
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*The Electrum is a well known fief in the Green Water.  It is known for exclusive and hedonistic parties of excesses held  a few times a year. The Spectrum is also the home of Duke Gasean.
 
  
 
=='''Members'''==
 
=='''Members'''==
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Currently there are 4 ruling lines of House Roseque. These are based on the 4 children of Duke Rasaia, born 3800. These are Duke Gasean, Baroness Sastea, Baron Fuosia, & Baron Euquie.  
 
Currently there are 4 ruling lines of House Roseque. These are based on the 4 children of Duke Rasaia, born 3800. These are Duke Gasean, Baroness Sastea, Baron Fuosia, & Baron Euquie.  
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In general the people Roseque's home world are not particularly long lived. But from Duke Gasean and his siblings the have enjoyed the [[Aging in Amber]] effect.  The 4 of them moved to America and eventually gained fiefs That have become lavish pleasure palaces.  They then lived long lives.
 
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==='''Line of Duke Gasean'''===
 
==='''Line of Duke Gasean'''===
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*Lord Buhjia. Baron of the Court
 
*Lord Buhjia. Baron of the Court
 
*Lady Youhio.Baron of the Court
 
*Lady Youhio.Baron of the Court
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==='''Line of Baroness Seatea'''===
 
==='''Line of Baroness Seatea'''===
 
*'''Baroness Seatea'''
 
*'''Baroness Seatea'''
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*'''Baron Diousa'''
 
*'''Baron Diousa'''
 
*Lord Foinia. Baron of the Court
 
*Lord Foinia. Baron of the Court
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==Sigil of Roseque==
 
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This power belongs to the Dukes of Roseque.  The rank is newish but the sigil has belonged to the rulers of a sorcererous line that was elevated to the Duchy of Roseque by King Oberon.
 
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The Sigil may be walked by any of the line of a Duke. The current Duke is Fortera. When title passes the new Duke pay 6 pips to gain control of the sigil but his power will not be complete till he assays the sigil.
 
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===Roseque(6)===
 
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*2 Shadow of the Realm-Sigil of Roseque.
 
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*2 Restricted.  Only a holder of the Sigil of Roseque can enter or leave by traveling the Roseque shadow paths though they can lead others.
 
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*2 time flow 8 to 1 to 1. Wielder can change this quickly.
 
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These pips must be paid by an incoming Duke to take possession of the realm.  Payment comes on top of as saying the sigil if the new Duke has not already done so.
 
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===Powers===
 
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*10 basic:    Frame:1 Major, 4 minor.
 
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*20 Advanced: Frame:2 Major, 6 Minor.
 
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*30 Master. : Frame:3 Major, 8 Minor.
 
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The sigil is a minor one but does include adding the world of Roseque to the Dukes personal shadow.
 
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*The power of the holders of the Sigil is to detect differences in quality and chemical make up in natural items. Strength, longevity, purity, and other characteristics can be determined.  Personal taste may influence these things but mostly the ability reflects the main elements.
 

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