House Leon

House Leon - History
Originally a minor noble family from France, the family became vassals of the King of the Northlands (Scandinavia) when he signed a peace treaty with the Empire, officially submitting to Imperial law, and allowing The Northlands to become and Imperial Province. The Leon's and many other minor French noble families were moved to Denmark, Jutland more specifically, and northern Germanny which was also Norse territory, and were instated as Barons, Counts with the Leon's as the Duke of this large Duchy. All originally Norse people were asked to move out of these lands, and relocate further north, while German peasants from further down south moved in. This was to ensure that The Northlands would never be able to threaten their immediate Imperial neighbours.

The Leon's had a tremendous influence on Norse Culture, as using a fierce animal as with a bright colour as background was very in tune with Norse Culture, and all future Dukes would also use Heraldy similar to the Leon's shields, and take names for themselves, that was actually just the Norse word for the animal that they took as symbol.

The family
Generally, the Leon's have been known as ruthless and effective, ruling with an iron fist. Mostly taking a very conservative stand, though still being very much the most modern (by Imperial standards) duchy in the Kingdom, they come across as impossibly successful and fortunate.

Men of the family tend to be slightly above average height if not out-right tall. Few grow to be giants, but most are broad shouldered and barrelchested, with long legs, and graceful movements. They are dark and curly of hair and almost yellow of eyes with near golden skin and very handsome features.

Females tend to be athletic and tall, with many of the same features as men.

Seat
Currently, they make their home in Carrack, one of the grandest castles the Northlands have ever held.