The Royal House, as one might expect, serves as the exception rather than the rule. It’s not bound by Zanril I’s mandate of the arts, it pays no tax nor tribute, and of course it holds civil and military authority higher than any other. The Duke of the …
Some people might say that magic can’t be the solution to every problem, but those people probably aren’t members of House Ithronost. This House prides itself on its magical prowess, which is the focus of its political leverage. Ithronost boasts the …
At first glance, House Silverdale might be said to be dull. To be fair, that’s to be expected from a House relying entirely on its near-monopoly of [[Belhaven]]’s agricultural industry. Silverdale’s plan is to play the long game. By providing something …
Delrenn bucks the normal social structure of the Houses, opting instead to fold one caste into another. The Kin of Delrenn are all halflings, without exception. The core Delrenn family came late to Belhaven and, like many immigrants in many cities, found …
The Arvanthans, much like the Delrenns, eschew the traditional caste structure in favor of their own approach. Unlike the Delrenns, however, they choose a more inclusive approach. Some say that this is a deliberate choice in reaction to the insularity of …
The Kaivani see sorcery, military power, and the creation of goods and services as mediocre methods for attaining power. For members of House Kaivan, the truest mark of power is the ability to buy and sell whatever and whomever you want. To that end, …
Not all houses start from nobility, as evidenced by House Lorain. When Shaergar Lorain first came to the outskirts of Belhaven with his clan, he sought only to ply his trade as a horse breeder. People soon came to realize that his horses were the best in …
Three lesser houses also exist within the city, though they’re not accorded the same benefits as a fully recognized [[Noble Houses | House]]. These minor houses aren’t allowed to keep armies, enforce territory, or petition the [[House Royal]] in the same …
One of the families that comprises [[House Ithronost]]. Ithronost himself arranged for the Vathras to marry into the House in order to gain access to their tendency toward sorcery.
One of the primary families of [[House Ithronost]]. The Weymouths are a fairly rich family and were married into the House primarily for their money.
One of the families that comprises [[House Ithronost]]. Most of the members of Ambaralon are eladrin who have decided to live in the World instead of the Feywild.
Arristen is the current Duke of [[House Ithronost]]. He is known to be a sorcerer who doesn't take his role exceptionally seriously, and often escapes to have incognito escapades. His manner is bombastic and haphazard, with a fiery temper attributed by …
The trusted chamberlain to [[:arristan-ithronost | Duke Arristan]] of [[House Ithronost | Ithronost]], he is also likely the highest ranking among the Kith of the House. His natural tendencies as a half-elf incline him toward courtly graces and encourage …
Quiet and composed, the wife to [[:arristan-ithronost | Duke Arristan]] is thought by some to be the power behind the throne. This rumor is compounded by her habit of silence save for matters most urgent.
Human male approaching old age. Master of Coins for [[House Ithronost]] and uncle by marriage to [[:arristan-ithronost | Duke Arristan]], which makes him the treasurer of the House. It's fairly well-known within the House that his position owes much to …