http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/ 2021-06-03T16:23:19+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/ http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2009-07-11T12:51:06+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:abelard?rev=1247316666&do=diff Player: PeterM Faction: Latin States, Military and Monastic Orders Email: <abelard@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Praeceptor Abelard is the Head of Order of St Gertrude of Nivelles, a Monastic Order charged with providing shelter and accommodation to pilgrims to the Holy Land. He is known for his rabble-rousing speeches, whipping up crowds of the faithful, calling for an extension of the territories of the Crusader Kingdoms. text/html 2009-06-09T16:44:08+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:aelith?rev=1244565848&do=diff Player: Lizy Faction: Latin States, Western Kingdoms>> Email: <aelith@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Known informally as Aelith, Queen Alix - wife of Baldwin V - was born in 1171, the beautiful eldest child of Duke Hugh III of Burgundy. As well as her husband's land in the Levant, she is heir in her own right to her father's prestigious title and expansive lands. Her father was well known for leading crusading armies alongside his erstwhile enemy, the King of France, but ill health has prevent… text/html 2009-08-31T21:28:10+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:al_afdal?rev=1251754090&do=diff Player: JonathanR Faction: Islamic States, Ayyubid Email: <al_afdal@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Al Afdal is the eldest son of Saladin himself, and is a respected general, shining diplomat and devout Muslim, in much the same manner as his father. He is currently residing in Damascus, over which he has a certain amount of power - with his father's backing. text/html 2009-07-11T12:39:27+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:ambrose?rev=1247315967&do=diff Player: TedS Faction: Latin States, Military and Monastic Orders Email: <ambrose@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> The man by the name of Brother Ambrose is a portly, dark haired monk of the Benedictine order. A middle aged, quiet, and pious fellow, Brother Ambrose reportedly has some skills as a mage, and is learned of many things. Renowned by all his brethren as a most pious man, a skilled biblical scholar, and gifted librarian, Ambrose is currently tending to the Library of the Mountain Monast… text/html 2009-07-11T12:46:03+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:argelong_sotark?rev=1247316363&do=diff Player: Ferny Faction: Orthodox States, Rus Email: <argelong_sotark@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> General Sotark and his Kipchak host, having been made unwelcome in Georgia, are making their way to the Holy Lands to seek a new home. They plan to settle somewhere in the region, selling their services in a one-off auction to the highest bidder. text/html 2009-07-11T12:40:23+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:basarab?rev=1247316023&do=diff Player: ThomasK Faction: Orthodox, Rus Email: <basarab@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Prince Basarab of Wallachia gained his title a few years ago after reuniting his broken homeland with a mixture of words and swords. He is a valued ally of Galicia-Volhinya, and bears the responsibility of defending the south-west borders of the Principalities. text/html 2009-06-09T16:44:59+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:brother_basilus?rev=1244565899&do=diff Player: Dom S Faction: Orthodox States, Georgia Email: <brother_basilus@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Brother Basilus is the Chief Librarian of an obscure religious order based in the mountainous hinterlands of Georgia. Hit Me Harder bio, georgia, hit me harder text/html 2009-07-13T14:57:10+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:candida_aprene?rev=1247497030&do=diff Player: Christi Faction: Orthodox States, Byzantium Email: <candida_aprene@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> The Pyrrhos family have had a chequered fortune of late. One of the oldest and most respected families in the Empire, they have nonetheless been regarded with suspicion over the last few years thanks to Iustinius Pyrrhos' close links with the Dowager Regent who preceded Emperor Andronkos. text/html 2009-04-25T14:02:25+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:donatien_alfonse_desgranges?rev=1240668145&do=diff Player: Richard G Faction: Latin States, Monastic Orders Email: <donatien_alfonse_desgranges@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Donatien Alfonse Desgranges is one of the most elderly novice in the order of Trappists, come to the holy lands with the blessing of his contemplative order he has been around for some years contemplating. Many would say he is contemplating how long he can stay there avoiding his betrothed back at home. His studies are said to be his comfort of this quiet man. text/html 2009-07-11T12:33:21+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:getan_de_reys?rev=1247315601&do=diff Player: JamesG Faction: Latin States, Crusader Kingdoms Email: <getan_de_reys@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Appointed by Raymond of Tripoli shortly after Baldwin's ascension, Getan de Reys seems to be in charge of organising the social functions of the court of Jerusalem, such as banquets and weddings. He has taken to this task with an admirable amount of flair, and all who have encountered him have been impressed by his easy charm and knack for remembering little details about all his guests… text/html 2009-07-11T15:36:16+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:gregory_of_acre?rev=1247326576&do=diff Player: Gareth Faction: Latin States, Military and Monastic Orders Email: <gregory_of_acre@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> As a Mendicant Friar of Blessed Gerard, Gregory of Acre takes his vows very seriously. He is an accomplished chirurgeon, mostly to be found out and about in the various cities of the Levant, giving aid and succour to the poor and sickly of all faiths, or upon the battlefield, tending to the wounds of both sides. text/html 2009-04-27T11:34:56+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:henry_of_gloucester?rev=1240832096&do=diff Player: Chaos Faction: Latins, Military Orders Email: <henry_of_gloucester@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Hailing from distant England, Henry of Gloucester left his homeland for the Papal States claiming to be following God's will. He is now the head of the Order of the Venerable Bede, a small military order based around the Holy Land. text/html 2009-04-24T17:42:28+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:jacob?rev=1240594948&do=diff Player: ChrisV Faction: Latin States, Crusader Kingdoms Email: <jacob@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Jacob is a renowned scholar, specialising in religious matters. He lives in Jerusalem though often is found travelling from city to city in search of information. text/html 2009-07-11T16:45:58+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:jamila_ad_dar?rev=1247330758&do=diff Player: Laura Faction: Islamic States, Ayyubid Email: <jamila_ad_dar@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> The best physician in the Ayyubid Empire, with the worst personality in the Ayyubid Empire. Hit Me Harder bio, ayyubid, hit me harder Eternity Permanent Medical Corp Extracts from “A History of the Islamic Medical Corp” by Nasawi Al-Razi, Damascus Library Research Publications (1876). text/html 2009-07-11T12:38:39+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:jean_ricard?rev=1247315919&do=diff Player: MarkJ Faction: Latin States, Western Kingdoms Email: <jean_ricard@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Cardinal Ricard was once a very influential leader in the Catholic Church, but during the election of Lucius III, he made an unsuccessful attempt to claim the papacy as Pope Peter II. Ricard was forced to flee from public life and his supporters scattered to the winds. text/html 2009-07-11T12:34:27+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:joshua_ben_isaac?rev=1247315667&do=diff Player: ArthurB Faction: Latin States, Crusader Kingdoms Email: <joshua_ben_isaac@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Rabbi Joshua Ben Isaac, a native of Jerusalem of 40 years, has been appointed by the Jewish community of the Holy City to attend the winter conferences, if God and the gentile nations will it, so that the Jews of the Holy Land may have a voice speaking for them at those gatherings. text/html 2009-05-26T13:35:52+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:khawan_al_khatara?rev=1243344952&do=diff Player: Fabio Faction: Islamic States, Arabia Email: <khawan_al_khatara@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> The second son of one of the richest families of Arabia spent his youth as a hostage amongst the Catholics. On returning home, a series of misfortunes enabled him to become the head of the family, though he appears more interested in chasing skirts and playing soldier than managing the estate, leading many nobles to believe they'd be better suited to run the estate. text/html 2009-07-11T15:05:36+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:loxos_the_golden_tusk?rev=1247324736&do=diff Player: JoeW Faction: Orthodox, Byzantium Email: <loxos_the_golden_tusk@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Travelling at the head of his grand procession, Loxos the Golden Tusk is a popular figure amongst the common people of Byzantium. His arrival is heralded by a blast of horns, the beat of the drum and the trumpeting of his elephants. Tales precede him speaking of his prowess in battle, his generous heart and the regal cast of his features. text/html 2009-06-15T15:04:20+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:lucius_aprenos?rev=1245078260&do=diff Player: MarkB Faction: Orthodox States, Roman Empire of Byzantium Email: <lucius_aprenos@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> One of Andronikos' most trusted commanders, General Aprenos has a reputation as a prancing peacock. His political marriage to Candida Pyrhhina muted his constant carousing, but didn't curtail his love of fine wine or the latest fashions and fripperies. text/html 2009-07-13T16:27:50+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:maha_al_nazihah?rev=1247502470&do=diff Player: Ellie Faction: Islamic States, Arabia Email: <maha_al_nazihah@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Maha Hanan binti Malik al-Nazihah is a member of the al-Nazihah tribe from the Arabian desert. Although she aids the tribe in matters of trade and has been known to act as a guide across the desert, her main forte is in dealing with Djinn - something that often proves very useful when living somewhere as harsh as Arabia. She attends the winter meetings with her relatives to help promote the int… text/html 2009-07-11T12:52:21+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:makis_karantenos?rev=1247316741&do=diff Player: MattH Faction: Orthodox, Byzantium Email: <makis_karantenos@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Makis Karantenos was a successful general in days gone by, serving under Manuel Komnenos until the latter's death. Now, he has been recalled from retirement by the new Emperor to serve the State and lead the armies of Byzantium once again. Though an old man, his reputation is fearsome. Rumours persist, however, of unhappiness in his private life, and in particular of some disgrace surrounding his… text/html 2009-07-11T12:54:38+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:mansoor_khalifa_ashhad?rev=1247316878&do=diff Player: Ursula Faction: Islamic States, Ayyubid Email: <mansoor_khalifa_ashhad@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Mansoor is an Egyptian alchemical professional of the slightly frantic and “interesting” kind. He is, at least, an enthusiastic sort if slightly paranoid. text/html 2009-04-25T16:56:51+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:mathieu_belibaste?rev=1240678611&do=diff Player: Joe R Faction: Latin States, Western Kingdoms Email: <mathieu_belibaste@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> A young man hailing from the south of France, and a follower of the heretical Cathar movement who preach true poverty and an abstinence from material comforts. Unpopular with them to start with his open criticism of the church has done nothing to endear him to it’s leaders, but among the common man he known for his compassion and an ample willingness to help those in need. text/html 2009-07-11T12:50:13+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:michael_of_bethlehem?rev=1247316613&do=diff Player: JamesI Faction: Latin States, Military and Monastic Orders Email: <michael_of_bethlehem@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> The Order of Magdalene has always been a small order, dedicated to the support of those with nowhere to turn. With the Crusade, the Order fought as hard and as well as any, and was granted lands to protect and maintain about the region around Bethlehem. As the Order's presence in the Holy Land grew, Michael, having lived all his life in the fortress of Bethlehem, grew … text/html 2009-07-13T15:15:32+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:nadia_zalebyeh?rev=1247498132&do=diff Player: Frances Faction: Islamic States, Arabia Email: <nadia_zalebyeh@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Carefully courteous and rather solitary, Nadia Zalebyeh is not most people's idea of a professional dancer. The most popular rumour (for there are always rumours) is that she used to dance exclusively for some powerful tribesman, but that she lost her patron through one of the strange and savage accidents that wait in the desert. Nadia herself sometimes seems a little adrift or dazed, as if sh… text/html 2009-07-12T20:29:56+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:nizam_ata?rev=1247430596&do=diff Player: RobC Faction: Islamic States, Seljuk or Orthodox States, Byzantium Email: <nizam_ata@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Nizam the orphan child of Abu Ata a notable General of Turgal III father. Nizam grew up in the palace and was a childhood friend of Turgal. After Turgal became Sultan it was not long before he appointed his loyal and skilled friend as his trusted Grand Vizier. Nizam is a quiet and well spoken gentleman, who is very interested in matters of state. text/html 2009-07-11T17:02:54+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:panagiotis_giannopoulos?rev=1247331774&do=diff Player: Vicky Faction: Orthodox, Byzantium Email: <panagiotis_giannopoulos@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Panagiotis Giannopoulos is one of the youngest members of the Orthodox Church to have ascended so far in its hierarchy, having been named the Bishop of Caesarea in 1188, before his twentieth birthday. His opponents claim his youth and naivety make him unsuitable for the role but, whilst still incredibly timid, he has shown thus far to be remarkably compentent. text/html 2009-07-11T12:53:06+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:pavel_korovic?rev=1247316786&do=diff Player: RichJ Faction: Orthodox States, Rus Email: <pavel_korovic@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Pavel is a renowned mercenary general from within the Rus Principalities. He is known for his ability to put aside theological differences for the ease of securing work, and his willingness to do almost any job. Although he is a mercenary, once he has taken a contract, he will see it through to the end, and can never be tempted to change loyalties during the duration of a contract. text/html 2009-07-11T12:54:12+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:petra?rev=1247316852&do=diff Player: Princess Petra of Vladimir-Suzdal Faction: Orthodox, Rus Email: <petra@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Petra is one of the less favoured of Prince Vsevolod's many daughters, perhaps due to her habit of disappearing off into the wilderness for months at a time. Since travelling to the Holy Land she has begun to build a reputation as an explorer and relic hunter. text/html 2009-07-11T12:37:18+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:philipofjerusalem?rev=1247315838&do=diff Player: ChrisL Faction: Latin States, Crusader Kingdoms Email: <philipofjerusalem@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Having wheathered the tyrannical years of Raymond of Triploi’s regency and vanquished all who opposed both himself and his nephew, Prince Philip has now reached a political maturity far beyond that normally expected of someone so young. He has emerged as one of the king’s most loyal and senior councillors, working at the very heart of government to ensure the stability of the Kingd… text/html 2009-07-14T19:11:51+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:pyotr_loria?rev=1247598711&do=diff Player: Racheet Faction: Orthodox, Georgia Email: <pyotr_loria@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Pyotr is a young noble of Georgia, who has sworn lifelong devotion to queen Tamar and several years ago he left the country amidst much fanfare on a quest in the her highness' honour. He has been involved in several adventures in the Levant since, and stories of his travels and exploits are often told in his homeland. Sometimes, they're even true. text/html 2009-04-26T09:17:42+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:rasha_al_nazihah?rev=1240737462&do=diff Player: HelenW Faction: Islamic States, Arabia Email: <rasha_al_nazihah@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Rasha Masya binti Malik al-Nazihah is a member of the reputable al-Nazihah clan of Bedouin nomads and traders. She makes a living as a trader in antiques and artefacts of obscure and interesting provenance, expert on matters of the desert, and guide to some of the more interesting ruins in and around the Levant. Although young, she, like many of her clan, has a reputation as a reliable fixer … text/html 2009-04-29T19:48:11+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:rashid_ad_din_sinan?rev=1241034491&do=diff Player: Stuart J Faction: Islamic, Seljuk/Arabia Email: <rashid_ad_din_sinan@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Said by many to be a religious heretic who summons Djinn to destroy those who question his corrupted version of Islam and by others to be a learned Scholar and defender of his faith. text/html 2009-06-09T16:44:33+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:raymond_de_forcalquier?rev=1244565873&do=diff [Arms of Forcalquier] Player: Julian Faction: Latin States, Military and Monastic Orders Email: <raymond_de_forcalquier@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Raymond de Forcalquier is Knight-Abbot of the fortress of Mont St George, and third son of Count William IV of Forcalquier. A member of the Knights Hospitaller, Raymond is known for his staunch defence of pilgrims travelling to Jerusalem, and is considered a fierce and skillful warrior. Mont St George is however shrouded in mystery and rumour - … text/html 2009-07-11T15:11:12+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:rudyard?rev=1247325072&do=diff Player: JamesW Faction: Latin States, Crusader Kingdoms Email: <rudyard@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Rudyard IX is the King of Jerusalem's beggars. Blue, if slightly soiled, blood runs through his veins; his complexion, though it has a certain ground-in quality, is well-scrubbed, and every man without a roof in Jerusalem bends the knee to him. A quirk of tradition gives him the right to attend court; not only is it considered unlucky to break with tradition, but it is also considered prudent… text/html 2009-07-11T16:51:03+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:sergios_o_ithakenseys?rev=1247331063&do=diff Player: Javi Faction: Orthodox, Byzantium Email: <sergios_o_ithakenseys@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Sergios o Ithakenseys (Sergius of Ithaca) is the current Governor of Cherson, the Byzantine Crimea, and belongs to a family of Greek sailors from Ithaca, although he hasn't inherited any sort of sea-faring skill, feeling more comfortable on land. He has been dealing with the Rus and the steppe nomads in the last years and has been assigned a mission there. He is in command of the troops of th… text/html 2009-04-25T17:18:48+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:siddig_al_nazihah?rev=1240679928&do=diff Player: Joff Faction: Islamic States, Arabia Email: <siddig_al_nazihah@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Siddig runs the trading and caravanning operations for the al-Nazihah family, he is affable, canny and has a wide network of contacts all over Araby and the Holy Land. If you need something and it can be bought, or you need something sold, he's your man. text/html 2009-07-11T16:11:29+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:simeon_gabriel?rev=1247328689&do=diff Player: OwenS Faction: Orthodox, Byzantium Email: <simeon_gabriel@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> A Byzantine diplomat and politician in his early 40s, Simeon is rich even in a city of affluence, and has earned the Emperor’s trust in the fields of trade and foreign affairs. Those who know him know he is a family man and quite the expert on Orthodox theology, despite being unordained, though more recently they have had cause for concern as he has lost a significant amount of weight, leaving him … text/html 2009-05-13T14:48:08+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:william_of_shrewsbury?rev=1242226088&do=diff Killed before the walls of Damascus in a mighty conflagration. Player: BenA Faction: Latin States, Western Kingdoms Email: <william_of_shrewsbury@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> ”...the horror, my God the horror. I still hear the screams of the children, and the poor nuns. I still remember seeing him, like the devil himself, wreathed in flames, standing upon the air, and calling up the fires...” from the testimony of Llewen ap Madog, Welshman and citizen of the former town of Caernavys. text/html 2009-07-13T23:17:41+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:zafir_al_nazihah?rev=1247527061&do=diff Player: Adam Faction: Islamic States, Arabia Email: <zafir_al_nazihah@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Zafir Mujahid ibn Malik al-Nazihah is the muscle of the al-Nazihah. His skill with the sword is considerable, and he accompanies the trade caravan to ensure the safety of his tribe against the myriad threats that face honest traders from the desert and the city alike. Zafir is fiercely loyal to his brothers and sisters, and would gladly fight for their honour. As with many things, however, his … text/html 2009-07-14T15:05:26+00:00 http://crusade.chaosdeathfish.com/bio:zeinab_mirzadeh?rev=1247583926&do=diff Player: Cecily Faction: Islamic States, Ayyubid Email: <zeinab_mirzadeh@crusade.chaosdeathfish.com> Zeinab Mirzadeh is a young Egyptian explorer newly arrived in Jerusalem who seems keen to explore the fabled lost Arabian cities. She is known to be a capable interpreter fluent in Arabic and Liturgical Greek.