House Tassio

The Tassio family is one of the five families whose leaders govern Roccocino in a constitutional pentarchy. Because of the Pledged Peace, they exist in a constant state of non-aggression with all other families.

Their role within the city's division of labours is the foreign defense of the city and the control of their outposts and natural resources, through both infantry and navy. This naturally coexists with their mastery of smithing, mining and woodworking, unparalleled within the entire peninsula. The Castello Cosima is a symbol of their military supremacy, and serves as their homebase despite their traditional home being closer to the smithing district of Roccocino.

They have a sordid history behind them. Alongside the Ario family, they held what would later be Roccocino during the days of the War of the Alliance, and their leader Aurelio Tassio served powerful necromantic forces. They have since become valued members of the community, playing an essential role in guaranteeing the safety and integrity of their trade relations, and the flow of their natural resources.

History
Before the War of the Alliance, the Tassio family controlled what would become Roccocino. They held a strong grip on natural iron and coal deposits a few kilometers inland, as well as a stronghold overlooking the sea. Their infantry and navy were of excellent quality, and an alliance with the Ario family guaranteed the swift flow of resources to and from trading partners.

During this age, the family also developed an interest in arcane pursuits, as could be applied to war. Across the years, this led them to The King's doorstep. They and the Ario swore themselves in his service, in exchange for magical power beyond their current capabilities.

With their newfound power, the Tassio navy and army organized the establishment of several outposts within the peninsula. With more wood and ore, they were able to expand their military strength to an alarming level. This prompted the involvement of officials and armies from the far-off cities of Lome and Percola; their leaders would come to be known as Laszlo Lomeri and Caspar Percolo. Thus began the War of the Alliance.

War of the Alliance
Roccocino showed its homeland to be well fortified from the start of the war. However, its soldiers were unaccustomed to the mountainous territory in the north and the deserts to the west. Expansion south also proved impossible, as the elves of the Undying Court of Zur-Etia defended the delta fiercely. Making the most of these disadvantages, the Laszlo Lomeri's forces mounted ambushes through narrow mountain passages, while Caspar Percolo