House Godfrey
Historical Background
Godfrey of Bouillon, French Godefroi de Bouillon (18 September 1060 – 18 July 1100) was a medieval Frankish knight who was one of the leaders of the First Crusade from 1096 until his death. He was the Lord of Bouillon, from which he took his byname, from 1076 and the Duke of Lower Lorraine from 1087. After the successful siege of Jerusalem in 1099, Godfrey became the first ruler of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, although he refused the title "King"; as he believed that the true King of Jerusalem was Christ; preferring the title of "Advocate of the Holy Sepulchre".Godfrey Name Meaning English: from the Norman personal name Godefrei, Godefroi(s), composed of the Germanic elements god, got ‘god’ + frid(u), fred ‘peace’. See also Jeffrey.Americanized form of Irish Mac Gothraidh or Ó Gothraidh, patronymics from the Irish equivalent of Godfrey (see 1 above), borrowed from the Vikings.Americanized form of the French surname Godefroi, of the same origin as 1.
About Us
We represent the Godfreys in England as well with France. We make sure that each armor piece you wear goes with your rank as well with historical accuracy of what the Godfreys would wear in the 11th-12th-13th Century. We are also a neutral faction as well independent until announced we are allies or enemies or non-aggresion with another faction.
Rules
1. You must be active in our group or be kicked out
2. Must listen to superiors
3. Must be active not only in game and in teamspeak
4. Have to be 15 years or older to join
5. And of course have fun
Diplomacy/Strategus
If your faction/clan wants to make a agreement with House Godfrey please contact one of the higher ups in the ranking system Duke and up.
Contact List
Steam Profiles
http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198090726591/ (http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198090726591/)
Trade Agreements
If you are near any of Godfrey land without permission from higher ups to enter we will see you as a threat and kill you. If you are looking to just trade please speak to the higher ups above to enter our village and trade Any Armys of 175 and higher are not permitted to enter do to making sure that our village and our merchants are safe.
Once again make sure to contact a Duke or Higher to enter
Inactive Players
Anyone in or near Godfrey lands that are Inactive in Strategus they will be slaughterd and sent to EU.