House Coterel

History:
The Coterels rose to prominence when the noble house under Lord Tevan Coterel led the Archerian people in rebellion against the mad King Heress Thorson, and the line of mad kings that preceded him and terrorized Archerus. The entire Thorson family were killed or exiled that day when the city forces turned on the Thorsons and thousands of troops and peasants flooded the streets of Thorhold, making way for Lord Coterel to take the throne. Ever since, the crown has been made of plain iron to symbolize the humility of the Archerian people. Lord Tevan was crowned King Tevan Coterel and the line enjoyed many benevolent kings until Stol Coterel gained the throne at a young age after his father died suddenly.

Later in his life, when King Stol Coterel was caught burning Archerians at the stake (in some form of wettan prevention,) it was decided that madness took hold of whoever was king of Archerus, and the Emperor at the time ordered that no Coterel could be king in title or name for the rest of time, but they were permitted to continue their dynasty of controlling the throne after King Stol was executed and replaced with his son, Brun. Today, Lord Waltyr Coterel is the patriarch of their line, which has only barely clung to power throughout the generations. Waltyr is known as the quintessential selfless ruler, but is no pushover and will stand up firmly for himself and his kingdom's interests.

The House takes as its symbol a green Sentry Tree, a unique tree that will grow anywhere there is liquid water, and the house takes green and brown as its banner colors. Pronounced "Cot'-er-rull."

Figures:
Lord Waltyr Coterel- Steward to the throne of Archerus, known to his People as "King Waltyr," he is very popular.

"Prince" Darion Coterel- The young and only son of Lord Waltyr and Lady Ellyn. He is Waltyr's heir though he would rather not be.

Lady Ellyn Coterel- Seen as a beloved queen to her people, tragically assassinated by King Damford Thorson.

Part of a series on Noble Houses.