The History of the Family Pecusius
Author:
Ramtha da Levita
Estimated Publishing Date:
Unknown AD
Location:
Tindrem or a Tindremic-style villa point of interest, exact location unknown.
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The name Pecusius is tinged with both notoriety and respect among the nobilitas, as they are descended by none other than Pecus, a famous Thursar from Vica Caducus.
Though his eventual deeds are many, his first and greatest act was his bravery in defending what remained of several families in Vica Despectus from looters and bandits who surely would have done the nobilitas grievous harm.
Awarded for his bravery, he was raised to the status of nobilita and gifted a villa of his own. It was this in this villa that he married Thalassonike of Meduli, another survivor of The Irruption.
To the shock of everyone, Thalassonike became pregnant with child. Despite rumors of infidelity, the child she bore was unmistakably part Risar, having the ears and nose of his father. It is reported that Pecus was never worried, saying she never smelled of another man.
Given the name Atillo Pecusius, their son would then become the first child of a newly founded family of nobilitas who to this day can be found in Vica Despectus, some of whom have served as consuls.
The family is known for their values of protection, strength, and the yearly feast they hold in Vica Caducus in honor of Pecus's origins, where any and all outcasts and beggars are welcome to attend provided they keep a safe distance from the family.
Food traditionally at this event includes different kinds of cake, reportedly favorites of Pecus who grew quite portly in his later years, as well as stews, roasted Terror Bird legs, many bowls of fruits and vegetables, and Gaur beef.
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