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- Those of the Old Blood - descendants of the old nobility of Dale, usually forebear more traditional patronymic or occupation based surnames and are simply referred to Master/Mistress (Given Name) of Dale. Soldiers of the Sons of Girion and other tradition minded tradtionally-inclined educated people (including often those from Gondor who have a more defined understanding of nobility) will likely refer of those of the Old Blood as Lord or Lady, though that quickly falls out of favor with younger generations.
Note to Player: Despite the terminology used in title, your character has no legitimate nobility claim, no wealth, no property, nor tangible social status above others in Laketown.
Those of the Old Blood are a dwindling number. While many invested themselves in the new mercantile nature of Laketown after it was rebuilt from the ashes of Esgaroth, others formed the Sons of Girion to marshal the control of Mirkwood for the safety of the town. Still others find themselves respected by the people for the heritage, candor, and honor they often represent and embody and yet find themselves on the edges of society for a lack of understanding of the new "currency" of the realm.
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