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 ===== The Legendary Families =====
-Some family histories have legends of Dragons, nature folk and the supernatural running through them, others have legends of great human achievements or suffering.   Some include them all.
+Some family histories have legends of dragons, deities and the supernatural running through them, others have legends of great human achievements or suffering.   Some include them all.
 ==== The House of Shay. ====
 **Notable Family Members**
-  * Princess Alicia Shay, ruler of Porters Bar – she is in her thirties and has been ruler for about eight years.
+  * Princess Alicia Shay, ruler of Porters Bar –  in her thirties and has ruled for about eight years.
-      * Jade Shay - sorcerer (Currently in Croston, Finaroka)
+  * Jade Shay - sorcerer (Currently in Croston, Finaroka)
+The House of Shay are The House of Destiny, destined to face adversity, but to overcome it through strength of arm, character and faith, and their unique heritage. They trace their ancestry back to the union of a water spirt and a dragon and claim that their family founders still protect their family today. While the founding legend (Note 1) has mythological elements, we know that the founders of Porters Bar came from the Sinon region. However, the later history of Porters Bar, under the leadership of the Shay, is better documented. We know that early settlers had to fight for their land, then faced a civil insurrection led by Lord Roger Banfor, followed a spate of pirate attacks, all under the leadership of House Shay. During this time, the House of Shay took to Ancestor Worship, building a shrine to their family’s founders - and drew on power from their ancestors to  hold their town.  To this day, the royal family is demarked by training as a priest of the Royal Ancestors – those who attain priestly levels become recognised as ‘royal’ member of members of the household. However, only sorcerers, with either the dragon or aquatic bloodlines, as well as priestly skills are eligible as heirs to the throne.
-The House of Shay are The House of Destiny, destined to face adversity, but to overcome it through strength of arm, character and faith, and their unique heritage. They trace their ancestry back to the union of a water spirt and a dragon and claim that their family founders still protect their family today. While the founding legend (Note 1) has mythological elements, we know that the founders of Porters Bar came from the Sinon region. However, the later history of Porters Bar, under the leadership of the Shay, is better documented. We know that early settlers had to fight for their land, then faced a civil insurrection led by Lord Roger Banfor, followed a spate of pirate attacks, all under the leadership of House Shay. During this time, the House of Shay took to Ancestor Worship, building a shrine to their family’s founders - and drew on power from their ancestors to  hold their town.  To this day, the royal family is demarked by training as a priest of the Royal Ancestors – those who attain priestly levels become recognised as ‘royal’ member of  members of the household. However, only sorcerers, with either the dragon or aquatic bloodlines, as well as priestly skills are eligible as heirs to the throne.
 [[legendarium:mythlegend:the_legend_of_han_and_lei|The Founding of Porters Bar]]
+++DM Notes|(Sorcerors and divine casters (followers of their ancestors) are common in House Shay, although skill based classes, such as Aristocrat, Bard and even Rogue (with the right archetype) are favoured.  Melee classes are rarer)++
+=== Jade Shay ===
+Jade Shay, (F, 1/2Elf) is a sorceror, who lives in Croston, Finaroka.  She is a member of Goldendawn (the original Venture Company who established Croston) and a (distant) cousin to The Governor. She owns property in Croston, and makes her living by enchanting weapons and armour, and making minor wondrous items.  She is not considered to be a 'Royal'  member of House Shay. (Sorceror-6)
 ==== House Briganda ====
+**Notable Family Members**
+  * Prince Augustus Briganda is Head of House and an Imperial Prince. He is recognised for his rulership and business acumen.
+  * Scun Kenyr, a 1/2 orc ranger, descended through the female line.
 House Briganda have a long, and chequered, history, and are The Great Survivors, descended from one of the clan that ruled these lands in ancient times.  They still use the clan emblem, the Howling Wolf, shown against a full moon, as their Family Symbol. Their lands were dominated by The Wangate Empire, then they were driven from their lands by humanoid tribes and  embraced necromancy and lycanthropy in their attempts to drive them out. Then, as the leaders fought amongst themselves, Angasa was taken by Pirates.  However the Briganda have survived, first retaking Angasa, now actively trying to reclaim Galinia from the fallen werewolves, necromancers and others of their ilk.
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 ++DM Notes|(House Briganda are renowned as battlers and fighters, and many of their members turn to military careers of one sort or another.  With the reclamation of Galinia underway and the expansion in Finaroka, many members can be found helping out, either as soldiers or adventurers. However, in recent generations, they have turned their minds to trade, management and administration.   Anyone setting up a secure holding, or business, in either place will certainly gain Kudos and status within the clan.  While members are primarily human (or half-human) some of them retain shape/skin changing abilities - although this is rarely general knowledge)++
+=== Scun Kenyr ===
+Scun, a 1/2 Orc, grew up on Angasa, but never felt like he fitted in, as soon as he was able, he moved across to Galinia, and became a trusted scout in Lady Portia's forces.  When the time was right, he volunteered for service in Finaroka, and signed up as a member of the New Dawn Venture Company.  He helped establish Croston (Finaroka) owns property there and controls a village on the edge of the island.  (Ranger 5)
 ==== House Stilan ====
 They have ruled The Strongholds, in an unbroken line of succession, for centuries and are known as The First House, as they were established before any of the others. They descended from an adventurer, named Frederick, who died and was reincarnated as an ogre mage, and there is still a tradition for heirs to the throne to be given the name Frederick after him. After his reincarnation,  Frederick continued adventuring as the leader of a small group, before settling down to found The Strongholds, along with some of the other members of his party.  House Complex, also of the strongholds, has an equally impressive history, while the rulership of Melange, now passes down through the Prince-Bishops of Melange.
-++DM Note|  House Stilan follow Pelor as a deity, although most of their members are Military or Artistocrats. Some younger children might go into the church, although most (and certainly hiers) are discouraged.)++
+++DM Note|  House Stilan follow Pelor as a deity, although most of their members are Military or Aristocrats. Some younger children might go into the church, although most (and certainly hiers) are discouraged.)++
+=== Sir Tyr Corlian ===
+Tyr is one of the younger sons of Richard Corlain, Lord Bayn  (Stilan, strongholds) and a distant relative to the King of Stilan. He served his time in the Stilan Military before moving to Finaroka  as the Leader of the New Dawn Venture Company.  He is now Mayor of Croston, Finaroka.   (Ftr-7)
 ==== House Briganda-Shay ====
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   * Imperial Lady Portia Briganda-Shay. Sovereign Lady of Galinia.
   * Lady Tara Briganda-Shay, Governor of Finaroka.
-  *
 House Briganda-Shay is new, barely a couple of generations old, but believe that they are the equal of any royal house. Their blood combines that of ++The House of Destiny|(Shay)++ with that of ++The Great Survivors|(Briganda)++, and they are already making waves in the world. So far, they have been loyal to both parent houses, and the three houses, together, are becoming a significant force in Imperial Politics. The Briganda-Shay uses a Howling Wolf, set in the traditional Shay (arched) cartouche with a blue background, as their family symbol. History has driven them to try and reclaim Galinia, as the family homeland, the project is developing well, and Lady Portia has managed to claim Imperial Lady status in the Hann Council. So far, they have been loyal to both parent houses, and the three houses, together, are becoming a significant force in Imperial Politics. Recently, the three families have brought a controlling interest The Finaroka Company, with a view to developing the colony.