RHOADD
The Great House of RHOADD
History
If memory serves correctly, The Great House of RHOADD was formed in the late 90s after the late Sir Dietrich Kempenich von Eltz was teasing the founder: Sir Corwin von Xanten, that "his boys looked like a bunch of Road Warriors". Referring to the second film in the Mad Max franchise because most of their armor was piecemealed together from bits of scrap, street signs, and used football pads. Rather than take it as an insult, Sir Corwin leaned into it replying "Yessss, we are the Warriors of RHOADD." As his squires started fighting in and winning tournaments, their brothers could be heard on the sidelines yelling out with pride: RHOADD! This may also be the reason RHOADD is always spelled in All Caps. Soon after the Household was created and began it's expansion, eventually encompassing warriors from across the Kingdom.
RHOADD is a fun loving household that earned a reputation of fighting hard and partying harder, sometimes boisterous and lacking decorum, but always in a jovial manner. Top contenders for the House Motto are "I do what I WANT!" and "All Your Base are Belong to Us."
Events/Timeline
Heraldry
Sable, an Ansteorran Star, Sable, within a roundel Or, within a St. Catherine's Wheel Argent, garnished Or
House Traditions and Guidelines
Areas of Focus
Being the greatest fighting Household in Ansteorra
Brewing the best Beers, Ales, Meads, and Wines in the Kingdom
Drumming the best beats at the Hafla
Maximizing Fun
Minimizing Drama
Induction into the Household
Getting into RHOADD starts with simply asking the Great Moosiah or any of the Commanders (identified by the shoulder dags on the Household Tabard). Candidates are usually discussed informally amongst the Commanders, but the final decision is sometimes mulled over in a Household meeting (rare) with a vote by current members. Required attributes are nebulous but could include: Fighting ability, special skills (cooking, brewing, drumming, armoring, sewing), leadership qualities, alcohol tolerance, appearance, scent, charisma, or general goofiness. Drawbacks include: brown nosers, political animals, creepiness, anger issues, low IQ, and Uber geekiness.
Once approved, a candidate is dogpiled by his fellow warriors, presented with a Household Tabard and/or favor (lucky ones may also receive a RHOADD amulet or other Household bling), and begins his/her initiation which can include some good natured hazing, name calling, piggyback rides, and a night of Beer B#%tch duty which includes wearing a silly hat and shouldering the Horn of Plenty (AKA: BFH or BMF), keeping it full by any means necessary, and/or fetching tasty beverages for the veteran warriors.
Household Artifacts and Legends
Flossie and Ogreball
Coming soon
The Book of RHOADD (AKA The RHOnomicon)
Coming soon
The Horn of Plenty & Party tricks
Coming soon - 2 storey beer bong
The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch
Coming soon
Legend of the Dead Bald Baby Bird
Coming soon
RHOADD Reveille & Taser safety
Coming soon
The Siege-a-Dillo
Coming soon
Membership
Principles/Founders & Commanders:
Warriors:
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Inactive/X-members/Out of Kingdom
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Fallen Brothers:
- [Sir Chiang Ti Lung ]
- [Lord Michael of Langley]
- [Lord Eirik Nord Broc ]
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Allies
