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   * 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 [[legendarium:mythlegend:the_legend_of_han_and_lei|the founding legend]] of Porters Bar 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. 
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-[[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)++ ++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**
  
-Jade Shay, (F, 1/2Elf) is a sorceror, who like 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 the house. (Sorceror-6)+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 ==== ==== House Briganda ====
  
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   * Prince Augustus Briganda is Head of House and an Imperial Prince. He is recognised for his rulership and business acumen.   * 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.   * Scun Kenyr, a 1/2 orc ranger, descended through the female line.
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 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. 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)++ ++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 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) 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)
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 ==== House Stilan ==== ==== House Stilan ====
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 +**Notable Family Members**
 +  * Sir Tyr Corlian, Mayor of Croston
  
 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. 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.
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 ++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.)++ ++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.)++
  
-=== Tyr Corlian === +**Sir Tyr Corlian** 
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-Tyr is one of the younger sons of Richard Corlain, Lord Bayn of Stilan, in the strongholds, and a distant relative of the king. Leader of New Dawn and mayor of Croston, Finaroka.  As the son of a lord, he is entitled to the honorific title of Lord, and has recently started calling himself Lord Croston.  (Ftr-7)+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 ==== ==== House Briganda-Shay ====
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 ++DM Note|(House Briganda-Shay are fast becoming a house of many skills and no one character class (or group of classes) dominate the house.  Those with talent get the training that suits them best - and there is plenty of opportunity to practice those skills in Galinia and Finaroka.  Through the Briganda bloodline, some members retain some sort of Shape/Skin changing abilities, although this is often minor and not well advertised)++ ++DM Note|(House Briganda-Shay are fast becoming a house of many skills and no one character class (or group of classes) dominate the house.  Those with talent get the training that suits them best - and there is plenty of opportunity to practice those skills in Galinia and Finaroka.  Through the Briganda bloodline, some members retain some sort of Shape/Skin changing abilities, although this is often minor and not well advertised)++
-=== Portia Briganda-Shay ===+ 
 +**Portia Briganda-Shay**
  
 Imperial Lady Portia Briganda-Shay – is recognised a member of both Royal Houses, and is the senior member of the Briganda-Shay family. She was brought up in Angasa and Galinia, before spending time in Porter’s Bar solidifying her position within the Shay family. She studied magic at the University at Twabeck in Stilan, before completing her studies with shorter visits to the universities in The Tannery League and Bime. Moving back to Galinia, at the age of 24, she took control of the reconquest.  Twenty-five years later, she is finally seeing some results (Cleric1/Wizard 10). In the earliest days, she fought and explored alongside her guards and scouts – and she gained the respect of all who met her. Now she fights politically for the rights of her burgeoning state.  Imperial Lady Portia Briganda-Shay – is recognised a member of both Royal Houses, and is the senior member of the Briganda-Shay family. She was brought up in Angasa and Galinia, before spending time in Porter’s Bar solidifying her position within the Shay family. She studied magic at the University at Twabeck in Stilan, before completing her studies with shorter visits to the universities in The Tannery League and Bime. Moving back to Galinia, at the age of 24, she took control of the reconquest.  Twenty-five years later, she is finally seeing some results (Cleric1/Wizard 10). In the earliest days, she fought and explored alongside her guards and scouts – and she gained the respect of all who met her. Now she fights politically for the rights of her burgeoning state. 
  
-=== Tara Briganda-Shay ===+**Tara Briganda-Shay**
  
 Lady Tara Briganda-Shay, is Lady Portia’s niece (although they call themselves Cousins) and is seen as heir to the throne of Galinia, and like her cousin, she is recognised as a member of the Royal Houses of Shay and Briganda.  However, her bloodline is, perhaps, even more impressive, as her mother is a distant relative of the King of Stilan. Not close enough to be considered royal, but certainly part of that heritage. Lady Tara grew up in Angasa, and visited Porter’s Bar to meet the Shay side of her family, before travelling widely.  Her travels  included a year studying at the  Jekleal College of Performing Arts (where she met Lord Ramsin) before helping with the ‘clearances’ in Galinia. Lady Tara Briganda-Shay, is Lady Portia’s niece (although they call themselves Cousins) and is seen as heir to the throne of Galinia, and like her cousin, she is recognised as a member of the Royal Houses of Shay and Briganda.  However, her bloodline is, perhaps, even more impressive, as her mother is a distant relative of the King of Stilan. Not close enough to be considered royal, but certainly part of that heritage. Lady Tara grew up in Angasa, and visited Porter’s Bar to meet the Shay side of her family, before travelling widely.  Her travels  included a year studying at the  Jekleal College of Performing Arts (where she met Lord Ramsin) before helping with the ‘clearances’ in Galinia.
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 ==== House Caratan ==== ==== House Caratan ====
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 +**Notable Family Members**
 +  * Sir Marcelo Caratan, Commander (land forces) at Crawclaw.
 +  * Vanta Caratan, Magic Crafter in Finaroka.
  
 Most people have heard of House Caratan, The House of Wizards.  While there are other wizards, and other wizarding houses, none have the reputation and heritage enjoyed by House Caratan.  Generations of mages have spread across the empire, supplying magical services to leaders and magical devices to those who can afford them, and securing their place in the world.  Many leaders in Hann, have a member of House Caratan somewhere in their council or administration.  Most people have heard of House Caratan, The House of Wizards.  While there are other wizards, and other wizarding houses, none have the reputation and heritage enjoyed by House Caratan.  Generations of mages have spread across the empire, supplying magical services to leaders and magical devices to those who can afford them, and securing their place in the world.  Many leaders in Hann, have a member of House Caratan somewhere in their council or administration. 
  
 ++DM Note|(This family has a strong affinity with learned arcane magic, and there are many Wizards and Magi among their members.  Even family members with other classes might have a minor arcane talent, while others will be scribes, librarians, administrators and librarians)++ ++DM Note|(This family has a strong affinity with learned arcane magic, and there are many Wizards and Magi among their members.  Even family members with other classes might have a minor arcane talent, while others will be scribes, librarians, administrators and librarians)++
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 +**Sir Marcelo Caratan**  
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 +Marcelo has always been the black sheep of the family, a gifted wizard, his interests in weapons, armour and military matters, led him away from home, and the family business.  He studied at the Serise (Tannery Staetes) Magic Academy, then went on to enrol in the Tannery Guard, where he served for a number of years, reaching the position of Lt. Commander. He now serves as the Commander (land forces) at Crawclaw, in Draishon.  (Magus7)
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 +Lady Vanta Caratan
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 +Vanta Caratan – (Human, F) manages House Caratan's interests in Finaroka. She specialises in the creation and supply of magical items of all sorts, including scrolls, potions, wands and wondrous items. Other items can often be enchanted, if requested, although they might not be supplied immediately. She lives and works from a secure mansion in the commercial district.
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