Background
Baron Sylvestre and Baroness Olyvia make their home on An'Yisse, the island of the coast of Avilla just as their family has done for generations. They make their home in the center of An'Yisse "where [their] rule can be most equal." And equal rule they achieved. From the bottom of the island to its very tips, the Baron and Baroness were able to tend to the needs of their people. That is something that their citizens are truly grateful for as the Damontefeltro family is responsible for keeping the land fertile. Before the family set foot on the island, the land was bare or, in other places, unfit for growing crops. As Natural Mages, the Damontefeltro family were the perfect people to make the land fertile again. Over a series of years the family traveled across An'Yisse and brought fertility back to the land. As they expanded so did the people who lived there. Originally, the inhabitants of the island were few people who suffered in poverty, hardly able to eat the morsels they could grow or feed whatever animal they were lucky enough to own. As the lands were healed the people became more prosperous, as they became more prosperous the more they spread out, and the more people came in to fill in the spaces. Soon enough the island was as rich in citizens as it was in life. This is the history of the Damontefeltro family which Cassidy heard over and over from his parents.
The Damontefeltro family hold onto core values. Tend to the land. That is one of the most important rules. Tend to the land. Cassidy didn't take too kindly to this rule as a boy. He was meant to be a noble!
Not a glorified farmer. Practicing his magic skill as a child involved a lot of pots full of dirt and trying to make something sprout from it. With magic at their disposal one wouldn't expect how much
non-magical knowledge he needed to know. Soon after he was able to use magic his parents had him on course to become an expert botanist. The process took a lot of failures, a lot of rotten plants, a lot of tantrums, a lot of trying again, and a lot of refusing to tend the land. Cassidy was learning how to use his magic well enough, but he was lacking when it came to adhering to the values of the Damontefeltro. Tending to the land.
Cassidy was notorious for ignoring his duties in favor of sneaking off with girls or gallivanting around with his friends. His work shirking was getting out of hand and his parents could see that the boy wouldn't improve on his own. To drill the lesson into his young mind, Cassidy's parents sent him from the house to work the land. There were times when the family would leave the house and help out the locals for a few days, but this time was different. Instead of going with his parents he would go only with escorts out into a farm far from their home. The farm Cassidy was sent to was arranged to have some of the most infertile soil that his parents could find. Not exactly as the land had been before the Damontefeltro's arrived, but close to it. The deal was simple. Cassidy would live with these farmers until they could produce a fertile crop to sell in the summer. This challenge would ultimately force Cassidy to tend the land as he was supposed to. It would be impossible for the group to achieve their goal if Cassidy didn't help them with his magic and collaborate their knowledge. The soil was only good enough to sustain them with some food they could grow on their own, but in time that would diminish too. There were worries from both parents, but at the same time there was confidence in success. Beginning in the winter, it wasn't until the second summer that Cassidy was allowed back home.
After that experience, Cassidy could be counted on to tend the land. He looks forward to it now, actually. He adores the traveling and he loves even more meeting new faces and catching up with old ones. This is also the time that he catches up on the news of the town. Better known to his parents as gossip. But what did it matter what it was called? Cassidy couldn't help but be in the know. He is always willing to hear the gory details of whatever was going on around town or in the lives of those he knows. He is especially willing to hear the talk of the other nobles whenever he could. He can always be counted on as a listening ear for any problem under the sun. Cassidy, however--and to the delight of his parents--, does not feel the need to share as much. But why talk about himself when he is so interested in others? His interest in others and helping others comes from another value of the Damontefeltro's: Equality of care.
With that value in mind, the Damontefeltro's watchful eye would reach every inch of the island. Of course they couldn't do it all in one day. The family splits their year into pieces so they can visit the villages of their island as efficiently as possible. Four times a year the family will travel to a section of their land to assist the people there. By the time they reach all of the sections of the island, it will have been about two years since the last visit to the first village. It is after they've reached the last section that their visits would restart for the next year. The family works by either helping the with the health of local farms, the needs of the people, or any issues political or financial that needed to be worked out. It helped keep the island well-policed and the needs of the people well noted. In times of great urgency trips would be postponed or the duties of meeting each village would be split upon the main family. No matter what, though, the four visits would be fulfilled.
In order to assist their people, Cassidy had become accustomed to the managerial side to nobility. He learned to negotiate, to manage the finances of their home, and how to keep track of the politics in and outside of their island. All of it was essential for the prosperity of their home and Cassidy found that he didn't mind this part of the job. Sure, there could be a lot less paperwork than he had to deal with, but he enjoyed talking to the locals or any other nobles that lived on their land. Talking, as it turned out, became one of Cassidy's strong suites and came as no surprise to his parents. Cassidy had always been willing to talk to others in the past, even if he had little experience in the subject at hand. Now as an older man he is experienced in working the room. He does so well that it's unusual to see him talking with one or two people rather than a whole group. It is even more unusual to not have talked to someone at all. Cassidy knows how to make his way around the room and it isn't easy to hide from him. If someone hasn't been approached by Cassidy at some point in the night then there is a big problem.
This love for conversation extends to non-human companions as well. Cassidy doesn't roam through the forests talking to all creatures in nature, though. This is in part thanks to another one of the Damontefeltro family's other value. If they must be healers and nurturers of the land, then they couldn't neglect the lives of the animals around them. They lived off of the same resources as their human counterparts and it would be disrespectful to treat them carelessly. In Damontefeltro households it is custom for each member to have an animal companion with them. The companion must be born the same moment as the noble child or the same hour at the very latest. Though decades of research has been put towards correctly predicting the moment of an infant's birth, the results are not perfect. The vast majority of predictions are correct but every now and then there is a miscalculation and a Damontefeltro child is born without a companion. Luckily this was not the case for Cassidy. Born at the same moment as Cassidy was
Kye a powerful kite that has been as close to him as any sibling. By creating a familial bond, Cassidy is connected to human and animal realms. Since they are so close, Cassidy and Kye are exposed to the affairs of both worlds. In the end, Cassidy will have to respond to the needs of his people and the needs of the animals of An'Yisse as well. The unique situation can be hard to juggle at times, but it teaches the Damontefeltro that they must respect all of their neighbors, human or otherwise. This way the use of one's power to control animals is not abused in any way. This respect for animals is also extended in their diet. While the Damontefeltro aren't vegetarians, eating meat is not all that common. Livestock are not often seen on the farms of An'Yisse, but for those who do have them they must follow a strict rule. Animals who are killed on the island must be used in their entirety. Whether it is meat, feathers, flesh, or bone every part of the animal must be used if it can be used at all. Failure to do so is punishable.
As Cassidy grew up, his bond with Kye grew also. They grow as family, friends, and partners. Besides living, eating, and sleeping togehter, a Damontefeltro and their companion must train together. Training is certainly the most intense of the activities. While the Damontefeltro are known for their desire for peace and compromise this does not mean they are unprepared for battle. They aren't considered an elite force, but the members of the Damontefeltro family learn to hold their own in battle, whether they must take the offensive or not. The fighting techniques of the Damontefeltro takes advantage of their plant-based magic rather than animal-based. Since their home focuses so much on agriculture, the use of accelerated plant growth and manipulation is a key part of their fighting tactic. The technique specializes in fighting opponents from a distance rather than up close. For close combat, the Damontefeltro use weaponry such as swords if they are able and if they cannot, then their powers of transformation for hand-to-hand combat. The use of transformation magic is not as well practiced, however, and is traditionally taught to be used for self-defense or escape rather than offensive means. Defensive techniques, while adapted for common situations, mostly take inspiration from existing defensive techniques in the animal kingdom. It could be argued that the prioritization of plant-based magic versus transformation is foolish. It is, however, not seen that way in the Damontefeltro household. The use of violence is thought of something forced upon them rather than something they willingly participate in. Combat is taught to be a task or a chore, nothing to be enjoyed. To properly do battle a Damontefeltro must be able to detach themselves from the duty. Since their plant-based magic is used for more than just fighting it is more easier to do this. However, transformation magic has no other use than attack. These methods are considered passionate and deliberate methods of violence if done outside of self-defense. These actions are greatly frowned upon and extremely discouraged within the Damontefeltro family. Similar can be said for controlling animals to do battle. The practice is approved only in situations where it must be used (such as an invasion) or the use of the magic would not be a violation of an animal's autonomy. Discouraged does not mean unused, though. When fighting in their home, the Damontefeltro are well-versed in how to utilize the thick forests that can be found on An'Yisse. The majority of their practice takes place outside, of course, and the forestry is very much their element. They practice stealth and the art of using the very forest against their opponent, whether that be through manipulating the trees or stalking their target with the animals that live there.
As a Damontefeltro, Cassidy has much promise. In time he will inherit control of the head of the household and as such the values and ideals of the Damontefeltro lie heavily with him. However, Cassidy is not a perfect child. Ever since he was able to recognize the body of a woman he has chased them. Whether they be noble, servant, or peasant he will be unfailing in using flirtation and charm to woo the women around him. Obviously, this is not good. A much unspoken rule of the Damontefeltro is to keep their matters private and it is not easy to prevent a scandal when your son has to be constantly put on a leash. Before going to the King's court, Cassidy's parents warned him to keep control of himself. This competition was no place to confirm the rumors over his head now. But how confident can they be when Cassidy believes the behavior "can't be helped".
Family
Main Household
Baron Sylvestre Damontefeoltro
Baroness Olyvia Damontefeltro
Cassidy Damontefeltro
Lya Damontefeltro
Daryan Damontefeltro
The title of Baron has been with the Damontefeltro family for more than a century after pledging their loyalty to the monarchy. The family eventually settled on An'Yisse, a barren island, before cultivating it into the civilization it is today. As it was built for agriculture, the island is full of rich acreage to cultivate. While it wouldn't be considered a crowded place, An'Yisse has its fair share of citizens, the majority of which are farmers. Being one of the most fertile lands in all of Soldaro it attracts many new residents who seek prosperity. However, that doesn't mean the island is open to just anyone. The Damontefeltro are selective about those who enter the An'Yisse seeking permanent residence in order to prevent overcrowding and better ensure the peace of the island.
Baron Sylvestre and Baroness Olyvia make up the heads of the main household on An'Yisse which is located on the center of the island. Control for the parts of An'Yisse that the main household did not touch were distributed amongst family members of lower noble rank. An'Yisse is split into sections dictated by the borders of these claims, all of which are secured under contracts established by the main house. Favor of the Damontefeltro's depends entirely upon who has control over which part of the island. Generally, though, the Damontefeltro's have positive reception with the main family being the most popular and most adored. This is especially true in areas where the nobles are not particularly liked.
The Damontefeltro's are known for their advocacy for peace and compromise when called on, however, they mostly keep to themselves. They are also known for their respectful nature and good behavior. Dirty laundry is so rarely associated with the family that it is almost unheard of. The Damontefeltro family is almost purely made up of Natural Mages with only the Natural Mages holding power on the island. Since they use their powers for agriculture rather than combat and focus on peace, the Damontefeltro have no army at their disposal. If the situation is urgent enough to call for their assistance (the war, for example) they call for volunteers within An'Yisse to join into another army. The Damontefeltro's main contribution to Soldaro and to the war is in the form of food and supplies. An'Yisse is one of the largest producers of resources made from plants (food or otherwise) and also produce a fair amount of products from animals. They are also distributors of exotic species or carefully modified strains of plant. Whether it be healthier crops or more poisonous plants, it can either be found or produced in An'Yisse. This production increased during the war.
Combat
Magic is mostly used for agriculture, but can be adapted for combat using accelerated growth and plant manipulation in conjunction with a weapon if needed. Cassidy is skilled at full transformations and proficient at partial ones. When it comes to animals, however, his strength is in control rather than shapeshifting.
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