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|1|House Surtova|2000| | |1|House Surtova|2000| | ||
|2|House Lebeda|950| | |2|House Lebeda|950| | ||
- | |3|House Medveyd|950| | + | |3|House Medveyd|850| |
- | |4|House Garess|800| | + | |4|House Garess|775| |
|5|House Lodkova|750| | |5|House Lodkova|750| | ||
|6|Independents of New Stetven|700| | |6|Independents of New Stetven|700| | ||
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==== House Lebeda ==== | ==== House Lebeda ==== | ||
- | One of the main merchant / noble houses in Brevoy, they are considered to be the Brevic noble family that epitomizes Rostland; they have a significant amount of Taldan blood, an appreciation for fine things, and a love of sword fighting. There are Rondello and Light Blade duelling schools in their stronghold of Silverhall, while it is seen as desirable for aristocrats to know Rondello, most of their combatants are taught light blade skills suitable for use on their trade fleet. | + | One of the main merchant / noble houses in Brevoy, they are considered to be the Brevic noble family that epitomizes Rostland. Only formed after the conquest, |
While they control a lot of land, the Lebeda are primarily a Merchant House with a fleet of trade vessel that work around Lake Reykal, along the East Sellen River, through Lake Hookentongue, | While they control a lot of land, the Lebeda are primarily a Merchant House with a fleet of trade vessel that work around Lake Reykal, along the East Sellen River, through Lake Hookentongue, | ||
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==== House Medvyed ==== | ==== House Medvyed ==== | ||
- | Located between the Gronzi Forest and the Icerime mountains - the Medveyd are a bit of an anomaly | + | Located between the Gronzi Forest and the Icerime mountains - the Medveyd are a bit of an anomaly |
- | They are well distributed - while Lord Gurev rules the family from Stone Climb, most of the family is live in small villages and lordships spread across their lands. Tower Houses are common by the mountains and fortified manors close to the forest. | + | They house is well distributed - while Lord Gurev rules the family from Stone Climb, most live in small villages and lordships spread across their lands. Tower Houses are common by the mountains and fortified manors close to the forest. |
- | While they trade for metals, weapons and some materials, they are pretty much self-sufficient in respect of food, basic clothing, building materials etc. Which all means, although they are one of the mid-strength houses, they are able to stay above much of the trade based politics of the other noble houses. They have about 190 Influence points. | + | While they trade for metals, weapons and some materials, they are pretty much self-sufficient in respect of food, basic clothing, building materials etc. Which all means, although they are one of the mid-strength houses, they are able to stay above much of the trade based politics of the other noble houses. |
==== House Lodkova ==== | ==== House Lodkova ==== | ||
Lodkova – A Fishing and Merchant house based high up in the Lake of Mists and Veils. They came originally from just the other side of Claw Point, the families that make up the Lodkova clan are primarily fishermen – who aren’t above a bit of Free Trade or piracy. Their current base of Winterbreak eventually became bigger and more important than the holdings on the Iobarian side of Claw Point – although many people still have family who live over that way. | Lodkova – A Fishing and Merchant house based high up in the Lake of Mists and Veils. They came originally from just the other side of Claw Point, the families that make up the Lodkova clan are primarily fishermen – who aren’t above a bit of Free Trade or piracy. Their current base of Winterbreak eventually became bigger and more important than the holdings on the Iobarian side of Claw Point – although many people still have family who live over that way. | ||
- | Unlike some of the other houses, Lodkova rose to prominence through | + | Unlike some of the other houses, Lodkova rose to prominence, before the conquest, |
- | One of the mid-strength Great Houses they maintain fairly good relations with both House Orlovsky and House Medvyed who are trading partners to the south. While their island base is secure, and their ships agile – they only have a limited presence in New Stetven, the capital. They have about 175 Influence points. | + | One of the mid-strength Great Houses they maintain fairly good relations with both House Orlovsky and House Medvyed who are trading partners to the south. While their island base is secure, and their ships agile – they only have a limited presence in New Stetven, the capital. |
==== House Orlovsky ==== | ==== House Orlovsky ==== | ||
- | Originally ‘settlers’ from the city of Orlov, the traditional capital of Iobaria. Once here, they feuded and scrapped in a friendly way, amongst themselves, as they oppressed the local population. | + | Originally ‘settlers’ from the city of Orlov, the traditional capital of Iobaria. Once here, they feuded and scrapped in a friendly way, amongst themselves, as they oppressed the local population. |
- | They were also great supporters of the Rogarvia, after all without Choral, they would still be small nothing more than warring groups, and have (so far) refused to accept Noleski Surtova as king. To them he is acting as regent on behalf of the true Rogarvian king. Like most of the other Northern Houses they balance worship of Gorum and battle with worship of Abadar and trade. Because of the mountainous terrain of their home territory, they tend to favour skirmishers rather than other types of combatant - although there is a tradition of training most of their nobles in some elements fencing and pretty sword play. | + | They were also great supporters of the Rogarvia, and have (so far) refused to accept Noleski Surtova as king. To them he is acting as regent on behalf of the true Rogarvian king. Like most of the other Northern Houses, they balance worship of Gorum and battle with worship of Abadar and trade. Because of the mountainous terrain of their home territory, they tend to favour skirmishers rather than other types of combatant - although there is a tradition of training most of their nobles in some elements fencing and pretty sword play. |
- | Their mountain stronghold | + | Their mountain stronghold |
==== House Garress ==== | ==== House Garress ==== | ||
- | House Garess had become organised before the advent of Choral the Conqueror | + | House Garess had become organised before the advent of Choral the Conqueror, although they payed a regular tribute to their ' |
- | Since the Golka Clan were lost, House Garess have struggled. They still have access to some minor supplies of ore, but their main source of income was lost at a stroke. Since then Garess have been on the lookout for new sources of metals and ores. | + | Since the Golka Clan were lost, House Garess have struggled. They still have access to some minor supplies of ore, but their main source of income was lost at a stroke. Since then, Garess have been on the lookout for new sources of metals and ores. |
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- | House Garess have become inward looking – more concerned with themselves and the missing Golka Clan that with outsiders. A lot of their income was lost along with the Golks and while they are still strong on home territory, their influence has waned significantly, | + | |
+ | House Garess have become inward looking – more concerned with themselves than with outsiders. A lot of their income was lost along with the Golks and while they are still strong on home territory, their influence has waned significantly, | ||
===== Large Noble Houses ===== | ===== Large Noble Houses ===== | ||
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The Rostland Aldori are, perhaps, the original group of the Aldori ‘Super Family’, led by the indomitable //Lady Jamandi Aldori// | The Rostland Aldori are, perhaps, the original group of the Aldori ‘Super Family’, led by the indomitable //Lady Jamandi Aldori// | ||
- | They control | + | Recently, they gained |
- | With secondary titles and interests Lady Jamandi has about 80 Influence points. | ||
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//The Khavortorov family// are a hot-tempered family that has produced knights for many generations and are a branch of the Aldori ‘super family’. | //The Khavortorov family// are a hot-tempered family that has produced knights for many generations and are a branch of the Aldori ‘super family’. | ||
- | Their wealth and influence comes from a top quality, Aldori Style, sword school in New Stetven and a set of mercenary barracks. Baron Khavortorov rules the family from a small castle in his barony. Like many other members of the ‘Super Family’ they are renowned Duellists, Fighters and Mercenaries. | + | Their wealth and influence comes, primarily, |
==== Skywatch ==== | ==== Skywatch ==== | ||
- | //Lady Carmela Rogarvia-Green, | + | //Lady Carmela Rogarvia-Green, |
+ | |||
+ | Carmela has married again (one of her local lords) and rules the local countryside as its Lord. She commands a sizeable army and has a number of minor lords and lordlings who support her. She makes the old patriarchal lords uncomfortable - particularly as she has declared her young son to be her heir. She is a formidable diplomat, and her new husband is a good soldier. | ||
- | Carmela has married again (one of her local lords) and rules the local countryside as its Lord. She commands a sizeable army and has a number of minor lords and lordlings who support her. She makes the old patriarchal lords uncomfortable - particularly as she has declared her six year old son to be her heir. She is a formidable diplomat, and her new husband is a good soldier and they have 60 Influence points. | ||
- | Her position was confirmed as part of the treaty between the Nobles and King Surtova, after the ' | ||
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===== New Stetven Nobility ===== | ===== New Stetven Nobility ===== | ||
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- | The population of this northern metropolis is impressive - large enough that if they should ever find their voice you would want to listen. | + | The population of this northern metropolis is impressive - large enough that if they should ever find their voice you would want to listen. |
=== Rogarvian Survivors === | === Rogarvian Survivors === | ||
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==== New Stetven Nobles ==== | ==== New Stetven Nobles ==== | ||
They consist of new money families, refugees from abroad and old families that didn’t make it big - all sorts. | They consist of new money families, refugees from abroad and old families that didn’t make it big - all sorts. | ||
- | * //House Cartan// - led by, the almost legendary, Lady Luna Cartan. | + | * //House Cartan// - led by, the almost legendary, Lady Luna Cartan. |
- | * //House Ventus// - are an aristocratic house comfortably situated in New Stetven - the head of House bears the title ‘Master of the North Wind’. A title conferred on them by House Rogarvia for their help in managing New Steven and Brevoy as a whole. | + | * //House Ventus// - are an aristocratic house comfortably situated in New Stetven - the head of House bears the title ‘Master of the North Wind’. A title conferred on them by House Rogarvia for their help in managing New Steven and Brevoy as a whole. |
- | * //House Ragoon// – once held land out near Skywatch, but conceded their ownership to the Rogarvia very early on. In return they were given a minor title, allowed to keep most of their possessions and permitted to move to New Stetven. | + | * //House Ragoon// – once held land out near Skywatch, but conceded their ownership to the Rogarvia very early on. In return they were given a minor title, allowed to keep most of their possessions and permitted to move to New Stetven. |
- | * //House Chamenda// – Of part Vudran Ancestry, they are importers of Spices, Fine Teas and Exotic Liqueurs – as well as restaurateurs. | + | * //House Chamenda// – Of part Vudran Ancestry, they are importers of Spices, Fine Teas and Exotic Liqueurs – as well as restaurateurs. |
- | * //The Cullertons// | + | * //The Cullertons// |
- | * //Lady Gray// | + | * //Lady Gray// |
- | * //Lord Flame// – is now a lonely old man. He once held quite a senior officer in the New Steven Local Government – but his work took all of his time and he never married. Now he survives on his pension and lives alone (apart from his servants) in a small mansion house in New Stetven. He has a personal influence score of 13. | + | * //Lord Flame// – is now a lonely old man. He once held quite a senior officer in the New Steven Local Government – but his work took all of his time and he never married. Now he survives on his pension and lives alone (apart from his servants) in a small mansion house in New Stetven. |
- | * //Captain, Sir Richard Flamane// – Captain of the New Stetven Militia. | + | * //Captain, Sir Richard Flamane// – Captain of the New Stetven Militia. |
- | * //Amelie de leMaistre// - She came to New Stetven from Ustalav, a generation ago (about 4688) and set up as a small local merchant house. | + | * //Amelie de leMaistre// - She came to New Stetven from Ustalav, a generation ago (about 4688) and set up as a small local merchant house. |
+ | * //Poran al Gorka// - he is the leader of New Stetven' | ||
==== South Stetven Farmers ==== | ==== South Stetven Farmers ==== | ||
- | South of New Stetven the banks (on both sides) of the East Sellen river is dotted with villages, farms and fishing hamlets. | + | South of New Stetven the banks (on both sides) of the East Sellen river is dotted with villages, farms and fishing hamlets. |
- | //Telgar Gurov// Leads the South Steven Farmers. | + | //Telgar Gurov// Leads the South Steven Farmers. |
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- | ==== Varnhold ==== | ||
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- | Varn of Varnhold - Maegar Varn is a minor noble tasked by Restov to deal with the Nomen centaurs. | ||
- | Maegar Varn has 24 Influence Points. | ||
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There are a number of other aristocrats that wield some influence. | There are a number of other aristocrats that wield some influence. | ||
- | * //Baron Varn of Vin // controls a small estate that abuts Lady Carmela' | + | * //Baron Varn of Vin // controls a small estate that abuts Lady Carmela' |
- | * //Clan Golka// – Until recently controlled a Minehold, called High Delve, in the Goluskin Mountains. Then 10 years ago, on the same night the Rogarvia disappeared, | + | * //Mayor of Brundeston// - The mining town of Brundeston |
- | * //Mayor of Brunderton// - The mining town of Brunderton | + | * //Rowle of Smallhurst// |
- | * //Rowle of Smallhurst// | + | |
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