Hey folks. This whole topic is a work in progress, currently unreleased ic. I am posting it here so those who do not have access to the Kohlingen forum (where I worked on the first draft of it) can now have acesss. Once it is done, I will repost it in the Libraries of Amia forum. Given it is an in character work it will of course be subjective to the inaccuracies of history and the character bias.

Anyone who has a character or house mentioned herein is free to throw me a pm for the entry. Robert is researching all he can. Try to be relativly objective, and remember it will need to be something that Robert would have wrote. So I may change it a bit around, and he will for instance not be praising a noble like Andrew Liandri who tried to poison hundreds of civilians and was devoted to the tenth lord of Baator. For example House Avadon was written by Gorgometh, and the Ostland houses by Ego.

Drow nobility is currently not being added until I can figure out if it fits to do so. Also foreign nobility wont get an entry, given it is a work on the local nobility. For example, a knight of cormyr or a noble of waterdeep or baator is not gonna get an entry, unless he also becomes a member of the local nobility. At the moment I am also not doing orders like the Silver Dragons or the War Knights.

As a key for your understanding:

- Greater Houses are/were ruling houses.
- Noble Houses are/were their bannermen.
- Knightly Houses are those with hereditary knighthoods.
- Knights are just those who have been dubbed.
- Nee names the house of birth.
- Words is the motto or creed.

Much of the information within is still in an ooc draft stage, being placeholders. I am working with DMs and players alike to get it as accurate ic as possible. For example, the Sigil of House Blackmoor may still be off. Some of the entries were also written over a year ago (like Shadowflame or Mourn), given I started this project a while ago and never gotten around to finish it up.

~ The Greater Houses of Amia and Ruathym ~

Founder: Unknown
Ruler: His lordship, Jarl Cabain Blackmoor of Aigheshed [Overthrown]
Heir: None
Sovereignty: The Jarldom of Aigheshed [Formerly]
Sigil: Red Sea Serpent on a Field of Black and Green, Divided per bend Sinister
Words:

House Aigheshed governed the town of Aigheshed and the surrounding lands.

Family:
His Lordship, Jarl Cabain of Aigheshed
(--- of Eyes, ---of Hair)




Founder: Unknown
Ruler: His lordship, Axe Raorik Bathrie
Heir: Lordling Hector Daltry (by Axe's edict until a son is sired)
Sovereignty: Jarldom of Ostland
Bannermen: Houses Daltry, Dominik, Ostmann, Lokar, Hoios,
Sigil: A single tower on a red and black field, divided per cross
Words: "Victory loves preparation."

House Bathrie is the ruling house of Ostland. Control of Ostland was usurped from the Bathrie line during the Ruathym civil war by House Magnus. Following the Luskan invasion of Ostland nearly a decade ago, House Bathrie reclaimed the throne.

Family:
His Lordship, Axe Reginald Bathrie
Born to Kurt & Katerine Daltry
Brown eyes, brown hair
Wed to Lady Regina Bathrie

Her Ladyship, Regina Bathrie
Born to Viktor & Sabine Dominik
Green eyes, Blonde hair
Wed to Lord Roarik Bathrie




Founder: His Highness Galahad, King of Benwick
Ruler: His Highness Galahad, King of Benwick [Overthrown]
Heir: None
Sovereignty: The Kingdom of Benwick [Formerly]
Bannermen: House Steel, House Tristram [Formerly]
Sigil:
Words:

House Benwick was the ruling House of the Kingdom of Benwick. It's rule ended when his highness, King Galahad of Benwick perished during the attack of the Flight of Tiamat and the forces of Wyrmhold.

Family:
His Highness, King Galahad of the Kingdom of Benwick
--- of Eyes, ---of Hair





Founder: Unknown
Ruler: His Lordship, Jarl Blackmoor of Caraigh [Overthrown]
Heir: None
Sovereignty: The Jarldom of Caraigh [Formerly]
Sigil: Black Castle on a field of Green and Purple, Divided Per Pale
Words:

Family:
His Lordship, Jarl Cabain Blackmoor of Caraigh (Also of Jarl of Aigeshed)
--- of Eyes, ---of Hair





Founder: His Lordship, Baron Robert Henry Richard of Caris and of Caraigh [Abdicated]
Ruler: His Lordship, Lord Robert Henry Richard of Caris
Heir: Edward Richard Robert of Caris and Caraigh
Sovereignty: The Barony of Caraigh [Formerly]
Bannermen: House Shadowflame [Formerly]
Sworn to: House d'Cordor
Sigil: Golden Lion on a Field of Burgundy and Azure, Divided Per Cross
Words: A Coat of Gold, A Coat of Red

House Caris of Caraigh is the cadet branch of the ancient line of House Caris of Cormyr, founded by Lord Robert of Caris in 1378 DR, when he united Caraigh under his rule. It left the shores of Caraigh when it abdicated and House Avadon successfully brokered the annexation of Caraigh for Wiltun, with the support of House Shadowflame. In 1379 DR it offered it's fealty to House d'Cordor, and has since faithfully served the royal family of the Duchy of Cordor.

It enjoys high standing among the traditional community of the Holy City, especially among the cordorian and kohlinger nobility, as well as the Churches of the Triad and Siamorphe. It's reputation is build on the various military, political, ecnomic and charitable social endeavors it has participated in and led. It was granted command of the army of Kohlingen during the siege of Barak Runedar, was one of the leading parties organizing and financing the expansion of the Holy City alongside Lord Ulrik Valis and Lady Zellani, and advised the Court of Justicar Cys'tana in the past.

Ser Robert of Caris has served as the Hand of the Duchess since 1380 DR.



Family:
His Lordship, Lord Robert Henry Richard of Caris
- Baron of Caraigh [Abdicated]
- Hand of the Duchess of Cordor
- Annointed Knight of the Duchy of Cordor
- Annointed Knight of the Crown of Cormyr
- Purple Dragon Knight of Cormyr
- Grail Knight of the Lady Siamorphe
- Honorary Templar pf the Knight-Templar of the Triad's Light
- Honorary Templar of the Dawnguard of Lathander
- Honoary Templar of the Sacred Order of Saint Elizabeth
Born to Baron Richard of Caris and Baroness Isabella d'Acreon
Brown of Eyes, Brown of Hair
Wed to Lady Anne-Marie Truesilver [Deceased]
Wed to Lady Castiel Denoix [Marriage Dissolved]
Sired Henry Richard Robert of Caris [Deceased]
Sired Edward Richard Robert of Caris
Sired Rhaegar Brandon Robert of Caris

Lady Anne-Marie of Caris [Formerly Truesilver] [Deceased]
Born to Lord Daniel Truesilver and Lady Kathrine Truesilver, nee Whiteoak
Blue of Eyes, Blonde of Hair
Wed to Lord Robert Henry Richard of Caris
Sired Henry Richard Robert of Caris [Deceased]
Died shortly after giving birth

Henry Richard Robert of Caris [Deceased]
Born to Lord Robert of Caris and Lady Anne-Marie of Caris, nee Truesilver
Brown of Eyes, Brown of Hair
Died shortly after birth

Edward Richard Robert of Caris and Caraigh
Born to Lord Robert of Caris and Lady Castiel Caris-Denoix, nee Denoix
Blue of Eyes, Brown of Hair
A boy of two

Rhaegar Brandon Robert of Caris
Born to Lord Robert of Caris
Brown of Eyes, Brown of Hair
A boy of two





Founder: His Grace, Duke James d'Cordor, First of His Name
Ruler: Her Grace, Duchess Eileen d'Cordor
Heir: Princess Lanie d'Cordor
Sovereignty: The Duchy of Cordor
Bannermen: House Acton, House Bryden, House Caris, House Goldberg, House Tannhauser, House Vaughn
Sigil: Gold Castle under Twin Crowns on a Field of Blue.
Words: Time Nor Tide Tarrieth No Man

His Grace, Duke James d'Cordor, the first of his name, was the founder of the duchal city-state of Cordor and one of a handful of noble families from the Sword Coast who sailed into the Trackless Sea seeking ripe new opportunities. Since his day, House d'Cordor has guided the people of the Duchy of Cordor throughout generations, and with the exception of a few years of unrest when circumstances crowned the scions of other noble families, ruled them, as well. But it was chiefly through d'Cordor rule that the city has been repeatedly saved from fate. When rapid growth became a burden to the city, it was the d'Cordor family that ensured steps were taken to control the clash of cultures that began to tear apart the city. These steps, which were a series of carefully constructed laws and socially policies that sought to preserve peace in the interest of commerce, later earned the city-state of Cordor a title as The City of Tolerance.

When the Great Quake tore down the homes and walls of the city, destruction again threatened the Duchy, wrecking thousands of homes and leaving tens of thousands homeless. It was only through the powerful arcane knowledge of Duke Montgommery d'Cordor that the City could be restored, raising it from ruin in a single day's time. A few years later, a coup forced Duke Montgommery d'Cordor to step down. While by right her grace Duchess Eileen d'Cordor would have assumed her duty to govern the Duchy of Cordor, she was forced to flee by the new commonwealth government.

Family:
His Grace, Duke Montgommery d'Cordor
Born to Duke Barthus d'Cordor and Duchess Lanie d'Cordor
Blue of Eyes, Brown of Hair
Wed to Her Grace, Duchess Eileen d'Cordor [nee Benedict]
Sired Her Grace, Princess Lanie d'Cordor

Her Grace, Duchess Eileen d'Cordor [nee Benedict]
Born to Lord Silas Benedict and Lady Abigail Benedict
Blue of Eyes, Blonde of Hair
Wed to His Grace, Duke Montgommery d'Cordor
Sired Her Grace, Princess Lanie d'Cordor

Her Grace, Princess Lanie d'Cordor
Born to Duke Montgommery d'Cordor and Duchess Eileen d'Cordor [nee Benedict]
Blue of Eyes, Blonde of Hair
A lady of seventeen





Founder: Ember Aestuo
Ruler: Drak'law Emberblaze
Heir: Unknown
Sovereignty: The Kingdom of Wyrmhold
Sigil: A Red Dragon Leaping From a Pool of Flame
Words: “So long as a single ember remains, our flames can never die”

House Emberblaze took control of Stonehold, after it's sovereign Revan fell in battle against an unknown foe during his war with the Kingdom of Benwick. Under the rule of the Emberblaze family, Stonehold was renamed Wyrmhold and it's territory expanded to include the Pass of Despair and the Crystal Caves. Their rule was undisputed after they commanded Tiamat's Flight to bring the downfall of the Kingdom of Benwick. The Emberblaze family has since dissapeared, and their former realm brought down by the Holy City of Kohlingen.


Family:
His Highness, King Drak'law Emberblaze of Wyrmhold
- Favored of Tiamat
- Prince of Dragons
- Destroyer of the Light of Benwick
Born to Ardanus Emberblaze and Persephone Emberblaze
Grey of Eyes, Black of Hair

Her Highness, Queen Layla Emberblaze of Wyrmhold
- Cripper of Tarok the Mad Wyrm
- Destroyer of the Baatezu of Stonehold
Born to (unknown)
Blue of Eyes, Black of Hair





Founder: Adolphus Magnus
Ruler: His Grace Agnar Magnus
Heir: -
Sovereignty: Jarldom of Ostland [Formerly]
Bannermen: House Vaughn of Ostland,
Sigil: Blue Cross on Yellow Field, with a raised axe on a sunburst in the upper right quadrant
Words: "Favor the bold."

House Magnus overthrew the ruling House Bathrie two generations ago during the Ruathym civil war. The Magnus line was thought wiped out during the Luskan invasion, when the Bathrie line resumed the throne.

Family:
His Lordship, Agnar Magnus
Born to Heinrich and Leone Magnus
Blue of eyes, black of hair
Wed to Lady Marguriete Magnus
- Bloodline Contested

Lady Marguerite Magnus
Born to Arik and Matilda Magnus
Blue of yes, red of hair
Wed to Lord Agnar Magnus





Founder: Her Highness, Queen Floriane Taurielle of Winya Ravena
Ruler: Her Highness, Queen Floriane Taurielle of Winya Ravena [Abdicated]
Heir: -
Sovereignty: The Kingdom of Winya Ravena [Formerly]
Sigil:
Words:

Family:
Her Highness, Queen _______ Taurielle of Winya Ravena
Born to _______ and ________
_____ of Eyes, _____ of Hair


His Higness, King Adavar Taurielle of Winya Ravena
Born to _______ and ________
_____ of Eyes, _____ of Hair


Her Highness, Queen Floriane Taurielle of Winya Ravena
- Queen of Winya Ravena [Abdicated]
- Lady of Shadowscape [Former]
Born to
Green of Eyes, Black of Hair





Founder: His Lordship, Lord Darius Tristam of Kohlingen and the Kingdom of Benwick [Formerly]
Ruler: His Lordship, Lord Darius Tristam of Kohlingen and the Kingdom of Benwick [Formerly]
Heir: -
Sovereignty: Kohlingen
Sigil: Silver Unicorn on a Field of Blue and White, Divided Per Pale
Words: Unknown

House Tristam was a noble house of the Kingdom of Benwick, but forswore his oath of fealty to his King. It's founder and only member, his lordship, Lord Darius Tristam, laid the foundations to what would soon after become the City-State of Kohlingen. He also created the Defenders of Kohlingen, a military order devoted to aid the helpless, which would guard the people of the island close to one hundred and fifty years.

Family:
His Lordship, Lord Darius Tristam of Kohlingen and the Kingdom of Benwick
Unknown Parents
Unknown Color of Eyes and Hair





Founder: Unknown
Lord: His Lordship, Jarl Arsant of Wiltun and Caraigh
Heir: -
Sovereignty: The Jarldom of Wiltun and Caraigh
Bannermen: House Avadon, House Shadowflame
Sigil: Black Raven under a black Crown
Words:

Family:
His Lordship, Jarl Arsant of Wiltun
Born to
Brown of Eyes, Brown of Hair

Her Ladyship, Julianna of Wiltun
Born to
Green of Eyes, ---of Hair

Lady Olianna of Wiltun
Born to Jarl Arsant of Wiltun and Lady Julianna of Wiltun.
Green of Eyes, Brown of Hair

((Edited by DM Burningoutbright 9/3/15--Lord of House Bathrie (Ostland) is Reginald, not Raorik. Lord of Blackmoor is Cabain Blackmoor, the Jarl of Aigeshed. House Aigeshed is a separate House he came to lead through unknown means.))

Founder:
Lord:
Heir:
Sworn to: House d'Cordor
Sigil:
Words:





Founder: His Lordship, Lord Avadon. First Knight of Wiltun
Lord: His Lordship, Lord Avadon. First Knight of Wiltun
Heir: Nathain Avadon
Sworn To: His Grace, Lord Arsant Wiltun the Fifth, Jarl of Wiltun and Caraigh
Sigil: Black Raven with Outspread Wings and Crimson Eyes over two crossing scimitars.
Words: Yesterday is Dead, Tomorrow has yet to arrive.

House Avadon is a noble family, sworn to the service of the Wiltun dynasty, founded by Sir Avadon of Wiltun, the First Knight of the current Jarl, Arsant Wiltun the Fifth. Though the First Knight was born of common blood, he set himself apart when he swore his blade and his service to the Jarl. This knight's past is clouded by rumors of betrayals, manipulations and allegations of murders, but in Wiltun he has earned the love and respect of his Lord and his countrymen.

As a branch of Wiltun nobility, it is a house deeply routed in a military background of discipline and unwavering service to the Jarl. Since the knighting of Lord Avadon, the brokered annexation of Caraigh, numerous victories over the enmies of Wiltun and his subsequent marriage to Lardy Darby Mirth, House Avadon has been elevated to become one of the premier families in the Wiltun Jarldom.

Most recently, House Avadon has grown in size after the special law enforcement branch, the Jarl Wardens, were assimilated as retainers and sworn to His service. Adopting the sigil of Wiltun's Raven with two crossing scimitars at its back and the words, "Yesterday is Dead, Tomorrow has yet to arrive," House Avadon seeks to establish itself further by bringing economic and continued military dominance in the region.

Family:
His Lordship Sir Avadon Mosshadi
Born of Common Blood to Azrielle Mosshadi and Miranda Mosshadi.
Raised to Nobility through dedicated service and fealty.
Red of Eyes, Black of Hair
First Knight of the Jarldom of Wiltun
Knight Commander of the Wiltun Army and Navy
Kapten and Lord of the Jarl-Wardens
Wed to Lady Darby Mosshadi [Formerly Darby Mirth]
Sired Lord Nathair Avadon Mosshadi

Lady Darby Mirth of Wiltun
Born of Common Blood to Unknown Parents
Blue of Eyes, Black of Hair
Captain and Privateer
Wed to His Lordship Sir Avadon Mosshadi
Sired Lord Nathair Avadon Mosshadi

Lord Nathair Avadon Mosshadi
Born to Sir Avadon and Lady Darby Mirth of Wiltun
Blue of Eyes, Black of Hair

Lady Arryn Mirth Mosshadi
Born to Sir Avadon and Lady Darby Mirth of Wiltun
Blue of Eyes, Black of Hair





Founder:
Lord:
Heir:
Sworn to: The Holy City of Kohlingen
Sigil:
Words:






Founder:
Lord:
Heir:
Sworn to: The Holy City of Kohlingen
Sigil:
Words:





Founder:
Lord:
Heir:
Sworn to: The Holy City of Kohlingen
Sigil:
Words:





Founder:
Lord:
Heir:
Sworn to: House d'Cordor
Sigil:
Words:





Founder:
Lord:
Heir:
Sworn to: The Holy City of Kohlingen
Sigil:
Words:





Founder:
Lord:
Heir:
Sworn to: The Holy City of Kohlingen
Sigil:
Words:






Founder: LordRuthven Daltry
Lord: Lord-Admiral Kurt Daltry
Heir: Lordling Gregor Daltry
Sworn to: House Bathrie
Sigil: Black Gate, on a field of green and brown, divided per pale
Words: Iron within, iron without

House Daltry is far and away the wealthiest house in Ostland, due to its previously extremely profitable iron mining operations. The Daltry extended family is quite large, and holds a disproportionate number of royal and military appointments.


Family:

Lord Admiral Kurt Daltry
-Lord High Admiral of the Ostland high seas fleet.
-Chapter Master of the Everwatch
-Supreme Commander of the Ostland royal armies
Born to Ruthven and Henrietta Daltry
Grey of eyes, blonde of hair
Wed to Lady Katerine Daltry [Deceased]
Wed to Lady Veronika Daltry
Sired Raorik Daltry/Bathrie
Sired Alexi Daltry
Sired Hector Daltry, infant, twin of Gregor
Sired Gregor Daltry, infant, twin of Hector

Lady Katerine Daltry [Deceased]
Brown of eyes, brown of hair
Wed to Lord Admiral Kurt Daltry
Sired Raorik Daltry/Bathrie
Sired Alexi Daltry

Lady Veronika Daltry
Green of eyes, black of hair
Wed to Lord Admiral Kurt Daltry
Sired Hector Daltry
Sired Gregor Daltry

Lord-Captain Alexi Daltry [deceased]
-Captain of Ostland man of war "Tyrann" [deceased, ship destroyed]





Founder: Lord Horatio Dominik
Lord: Lord Viktor Dominik [deceased]
Heir: Lordling Herschel Dominik
Sworn to: House Bathrie
Sigil: Black Boar, on a field of Green and Tan, divided per cross
Words: None before Family

House Dominik is a distant second to house Dalty where wealth and political position are concerned. None the less it is a very proud house, noted for its near fanatical support of the current Axe and consistent dedication to service in the Jarldom's military.

Family:

Lord Viktor Dominik [deceased]
Born to Viktor & Rachel Dominik
grey eyes, black
- Chapter Master of the Everwatch
- Slain by Wiltun during diplomatic visit
Wed to Lady Annette Dominik [deceased]
Wed to Lady Sabine Dominik
Sired Sir Vira Dominik
Sired Lady Regina Dominik/Bathrie

Lady Annette Dominik [deceased]
Born to Reginald and Patricia Vaughn
Blue of eyes, black of hair
Wed to Lord Viktor Dominik
Sired Sir Vira Dominik

Lady Sabine Dominik
Born to Chenkov and Roberta Lokar
Green of eyes, blonde of hair
Wed to Lord Viktor Dominik
Sired Lady Regina Dominik/Bathrie

Sir Vira Dominik, Lady
Grey of eyes, Blonde of hair
- Knight Captain of the Everwatch
- Missing, presumed dead

Sir Herschel Dominik
- Distant Cousin
- Knight in service to the Jarldom of Neth





Founder:
Lord:
Heir:
Sworn to: Winya Ravena, Evermeet
Sigil:
Words:





Founder:
Lord:
Heir:
Sworn to: The Holy City of Kohlingen
Sigil:
Words:





Founder: His Lordship, Lord Calmnus Goldberg, First of His Name
Lord: His Lordship, Lord Augir Goldberg
Heir: Sir Talbott Goldberg
Sworn to: The Duchy of Cordor
Sigil:
Words: Our Crown All Shall Hail

His Lordship, Lord Calumnus Goldberg, was among the original founders of Cordor. In fact, it was due to the wealth of the Goldberg family that the coterie of noblemen were able to settle on the southern coast of Amia and begin construction on a trade city. The investment in the Cordor settlement nearly bankrupted the Goldberg family, but when they prospected nearby gold deposits they were not only able to recover but also to produce the first currencies on the island, establishing the Goldberg Mint.

The Goldberg Mint was instrumental in creating the solid overseas trade environment that helped Cordor to flourish. The Goldberg family may never have experienced rulership of the duchal city-state, but without their influence, organizations like the Cordorian Merchant's Guild would never have risen to such prominence.

In his youth, Lord Augir Goldberg was severely wounded during a duel with a bastard son of his father claiming Lord Augir's privileges. The bastard was slain, but a deep laceration cut through Lord Augir's browline developed sepsis and over time he lost his sight. When the Commonwealth government deposed Duke Montgommery d'Cordor, the Goldberg Mint was siezed in the hours before the revolution in a surprise maneuver; in turn, Lord Augir Goldberg fled the city-state of Cordor and made contact with other cordorian nobles who fled the violence directed against them, including the Duchess Eileen d'Cordor, with the intent to restore the crown.

Family:
His Lordship, Lord Augir Goldberg
Born to Lord Niles Goldberg and Lady Adelaide Goldberg [nee Pincer]
Brown of Eyes, Blonde of Hair

Sir Talbott Goldberg
Brown of Eyes, Blonde of Hair
Nephew to Lord Augir Goldberg

- Regognized for distinquished military service during the Horde War
- Annointed Knight of the Duchy of Cordor

Founder: Lord Sharil Le’Quella
Lord: Elder Laf’Spar Le’Quella
Heir:
Sworn to: Winya Ravena, Evermeet
Sigil:
Words:

House Le’Quella is one of the sixteen Noble Houses of Evermeet and one of the three Noble Houses that came to Winya Ravana in 1381. Le’Quella is a Silver elf family, although it has many members with Green elves ancestry. Noble House Le’Quella is known for their unrivaled gift in tailoring, jewel crafting and anything to do with fashion across the elven realms, especially known due to their outlandish dress taste that is unusual even for Green elves.

Currently two members remain in Winya Ravana, Elder Laf’Spar Le’Quella and Lady Ael’kaenmah Le’Quella.


Family:

Lord Laf’Spar Le’Quella,
Born to _____ and _____
Green of Eyes, Black of Hair

Lady Ael’kaenmah Le’Quella
Born to Lord Beltumal Le’Quella and Lady Arahana Le’Quella
Emerald Green of Eyes, Blue of Hair





Founder: Unknown
Lord: Sir Andrew Liandri
Heir: -
Sworn to: Kohlingen
Sigil: -
Words: -
Notes: Detainted - Stripped of all property, land and honors for crimes of war and high treason.

House Liandri is a lesser kohlinger house that was stripped of all property, land and honors for attempting to poison the cordorian population with two shipments of lethal toxins in an attempt to taint the water sources. Through the work of the Triadic Knights and House Caris, as well as a group of adventurers, the plot was revealed and the shipments stopped. Sir Andrew Liandri has fled the land to avoid justice. It was later revealed that it's allegiance were to the tenth arch devil of Baator.

Family:
Sir Andrew Liandri
Born to (Unknown)
Brown of Eyes, Black of Hair





Founder: His Lordship Earl Groevus Manfried
Lord: Earl Manfried
Heir: -
Sworn to: The Holy City of Kohlingen
Words: The Light Upon the Hill
Sigil: Black Fleur de Lis on a Field of Blue and Red, Vertical Separation

House Manfried was a well respected House that settled the northern coast of Amia many generations after the southern coast was settled. Earl Groevus Manfried was a disenfranchised jarl of Ruathym who, persecuted for the apparent weakness of his Ilmateri faith during wartime, took to the sea with his court (derisively called his congregation in Ruathym) and sailed to Benwick Hollow in the wake of like-minded pilgrims from the mainland. First they established a monastery, then a vineyard, and then in time the monastery become the Manfried estate as the family gradually lost the religious fervor of its early days.

The last scion of the house, the young Earl Harold Manfried, had the ambition to restore the diminished glory of House Manfried by seeking and destroying one of a set of notorious artifacts in the Necronomic Compendium. His good friend and a similary young nobleman of Cordor, Duke Montgommery d'Cordor, joined him on this crusade, eager to put his magical experience to use. The two young nobles found the vile tome, but Montgommery's sudden reluctance to destroy any knowledge and Harold's realization that the book could have power over the undead that stayed their hands. Instead, they brought it back to Amia with them, and Harold agreed to keep it under magical lock and key in the basement of his manor.

Earl Manifred was corrupted by the book. Duke d'Cordor sought a solution to his friend's corruption in the tome, but was himself subtly ensorcelled. He then stole a grand sum of money from a charity event with the intent to use it to abscond with the book. Due to the intervention of local adventurers, the book's plans were for Duke d'Cordor were thwarted and it became widely known that Earl Harold Manfried had been transformed into a vampire and had been feeding upon travelers and tax collectors. Duke Montgommery returned to Cordor and confessed his crimes to the public and made reparations, and thus these details became a matter of public record. In light of this news, Earl Harold Manfried was tried in absentia, deemed guilty of assault, murder, corruption and witchcraft. The earl was stripped of his title, effectively ending the Manfried line with his sin; so strong was the sentiment against him that most of the common folk came to assume the vampire's given name was Earl, rather than a noble title, and so in the years that ensued most people simply came to know him only as the wicked Earl Manfried, rather than the Earl Harold Manfried. The Holy City attempted to apprehend the former nobleman many times, but the book's hold on him would not allow Earl Harold Manfried to escape the curse of his undeath.

After many years House Caris, the Triadic Knights and the Eternal Order brought the Justicar's exacting justice to Earl Harold Manfried. They cleansed the taint that burdened the family and land by destroying the book and arrested Earl Manifred, who was executed by the Imperator of Kohlingen.

Family: None
Earl Manfried (formerly His Lordship Earl Harold Manfried)
Born to His Lordship Earl James Manfried & Lady Jane Manfried
Brown of Eyes, Black of Hair
Executed by the spirit of Imperator of Kohlingen





Founder: Unknown
Lord: Lord Arik Nevlin
Heir: Sigurd Nevlin
Sworn to: First Axe of Ruathym, Jarl of Ottar
Bannermen: Various minor Houses of Ruathym
Sigil: A hound sejant on a field of black paly blue.
Words: Adamant and unyielding, we guard the realm

An old and proud House of Ruathym, whose scribes will tell of a history dating back to the first inklings of civilisation upon the isles. Though considered respectable among their peers, perhaps their only true claim to fame is in not at all being notable in the history of the Ruathym, despite their age and seemingly well-preserved records. Ambition, it seems, has not been a priority, and perhaps it is this which has kept the House alive over the centuries. Some question the truth of their distinctly peaceful history in the occasionally cut-throat diplomacy of the country.

Lord Arik Nevlin maintains a firm hand over his affairs, educating his sons in the importance of loyalty and statesmanship in preserving the family and extending their wisdom for the good of the realm. His tireless efforts have done much to preserve the image of a loyal and unassuming noble family. They maintain their holdings in Ottar, the largest island of Ruathym, and reside in an estate on this land. They are known to have cordial relations with House Avadon and Lord Steward Unter Wilshod.

Family:
His Lordship, Arik Nevlin
Born to Baldar II and Sigrid Nevlin
Blue of eyes, black of hair
Wed to Lady Yrsa Nevlin
Sired Sigurd Nevlin
Sired Joren Nevlin
Sired three daughters

Lady Yrsa Nevlin
Blue of eyes, brown of hair
Wed to Lord Arik Nevlin
Sired Sigurd Nevlin
Sired Joren Nevlin
Sired three daughters

Sigurd Nevlin
Born to Lord Arik Nevlin and Yrsa Nevlin
Blue of eyes, black of hair
Heir to House Nevlin

Sir Joren Nevlin
Born to Lord Arik Nevlin and Yrsa Nevlin
Blue of eyes, brown of hair
Squired for a knight of House Nevlin's bannermen
Knighted by Lord Steward Unter Wilshod for distinguished performance in the Grand Melee of 1379





Founder:
Lord: His Lordship, Thane Cory of Wiltun
Heir: -
Sworn to: House Caris [Formerly], House Wiltun
Words:
Sigil: Red Dragon on a Field of Gold

House Shadowflame achieved it's station as a lesser house through wealth and influence. It counted among it's number powerful individuals such as Charming Shadowflame and Wagnard Hilstad Shadowflame, the reknown yet questionable reputed arcanist. For a long time the lineage of red dragon blood was central to it's power and structure.

Through time the line of succession has been broken repeatedly, and the actual bloodline of nobility seized to exist repeatedly, bestowing the title on prestiged members in absence of an heir. The last line, carried by the Tarvencia family, was broken with the forfeiting of title by it's heirs Lady Nevaeh Tarvencia and Lord Erik Tarvencia.

While the actual lineage had seized to exist and it's claim had been more than questionable, the house now once more is a house of nobility through the ennoblement of lord Cory Shadowflame, who has been bestowed the title of Thane by Jarl Arsant Wiltun for his services to the Jarldom and her interrests.

Family:
Lord Krin Tarvencia of House Shadowflame
Born to (Unknown)
--- of Eyes, ---of Hair

Lady Scarlet Tarvencia of House Shadowflame
Born to (Unknown)
--- of Eyes, ---of Hair

Lady Nevaeh Tarvencia of House Shadowflame
Born to Lord Krin Tarvencia and Lady Scarlet Tarvencia of House Shadowflame
--- of Eyes, ---of Hair
Forfeit of title and claim

Lord Erik Tarvencia of House Shadowflame
Born to Lord Krin Tarvencia and Lady Scarlet Tarvencia of House Shadowflame
--- of Eyes, ---of Hair
Forfeit of title and claim

Thane Cory of Wiltun
Known as the Skeleton Lord
Born to of common blood to (Unknown)
--- of Eyes, ---of Hair





Founder: Lord Steel
Lord: Lord Steel
Heir: -
Sworn to: The Kingdom of Benwick
Words: -
Sigil: -

House Steel stood loyally in service to the Crown of Benwick and served as a member of the Royal Court. With the destruction of Wyrmhold, the bloodline was extinguished.

Family:
Lord Steel
- First Knight of the Kingdom of Benwick
- Member of the Royal Court
Unknown Parents
Unknown Color of Hair and Eyes





Founder:
Lord:
Heir:
Sworn to: House d'Cordor
Sigil:
Words:





Founder: Lord Ulrik Valis
Lord: His Lordship, Ulrik Valis
Heir: Lordling Marcus Valis
Sworn to: Kohlingen
Sigil: An hourglass surrounded by seven stars of blue on a field of gold.
Words: Hope in Possibility, Possibility Through Magic.

Elevated to the nobility by the Lady Justicar Cystana L'saenirais for devotion of service to the Holy City and the common good of the Realm, House Valis was founded by Ulrik Valis in 1382. Honored for service to the Holy City, which included founding two branches of government, an academy, as well as a wealth of projects surrounding the city's expansion, and service to the court of Kohlingen as an adviser under two anointed Justicars. In addition, he was honored for efforts in upholding the good of the Realm, which included his effort and sacrifice in reforming the Monolith of Mystra into a goodly aligned institution which opposed a number of evils in its time, including the vampire coven of Count d'Mortegaurde, the Red Wizards, and the Arcanum.

Known for his opposition to the Arcanum and criticism of Revolution of the Commonwealth, Ulrik Valis has known ties and regard for the Duchess Eileen d'Cordor and her lost husband, Duke Montgomery d'Cordor. He was also a strong proponent for the formation of the Treaty of Light. Through his wealth and influence, he had the unofficial standing of a noble within the Holy City long before being granted his Lordship officially.

Although newly named nobility, House Valis is already a prominent one in the Holy City. A supporter of the Art, charity, and promoting Mystran values in the city of Kohlingen, with an already established history of service in the halls of courts and governments, the military, and in advisory roles to servants of the city.


Family
His Lordship Ulrik Valis
Born of Common Blood to Marcus and Andrea Valis
Raised to Nobility through devotion of service to city and Realm.
Blue of Eyes, Grey of Hair
- Knight Captain & Commander, Weave Knights of the Monolith of Mystra, Retired
- Headmaster of the Monolith of Mystra, Former
- Founding Regent, Seven Stars Academy
- First Magister of Kohlingen, Retired
- Chancellor of Kohlingen, Retired
- Founder of the Order of Mages & the Shields of Kohlingen
Widower of Escine Valis (Formerly Escine Ronasenn)
Sired Lordling Marcus Valis
Sired Lady Gabria Valis

Lady Escine Valis (Deceased)
Born to Yoaseir and Eraliene Ronasenn
Gold of Eyes, Red of Hair
Priestess of Mystra and Weave Knight
Wed to His Lordship Ulrik Valis
Sired Lordling Marcus Valis
Sired Lady Gabria Valis

Lordling Marcus Valis
Born to Lord Ulrik and Lady Escine
Blue of Eyes, Black of Hair
A Boy of Nine

Lady Gabria Valis
Born to Lord Ulrik and Lady Escine
Green of Eyes, Brown of Hair
A Girl of Four





Founder: Gregory Ethan Vaughn
Lord: Gregor Vaughn
Heir: Fitzgerald Vaughn
Sworn to: The Duchy of Cordor
Words: “Honesty and Loyalty”
Sigil: Green and White Shield Divided Per Cross, White Ship and Stag on Fields of Green

Gregory Ethan Vaughn is the founder of House Vaughn, who was awarded his title of nobility by the Duchy of Cordor for his role in establishing the shipyard business in Cordor with newly-engineered ships. Since then House Vaughn has remained a well respected cordorian noble family.

Family:
Sir Douglas Vaughn
Born to Sir Ashby Vaughn and Lady Lorain Vaughn
Blue of Eyes, Blonde of Hair
Wed to Lady Ivane Vaughn [Formerly Ferguson]
Sired Lady Emmaline Vaughn

Lady Ivane Vaughn [Formerly Ferguson]
Born to Sir Roderick Ferguson and Lady Margaret Ferguson
Green of Eyes, Brown of Hair
Wed to Sir Douglas Vaughn
Sired Lady Emmaline Vaughn

Lady Emmaline Vaughn
Born to Sir Douglas Vaughn and Lady Ivane Vaughn
Green of Eyes, Red of Hair

Lord Gregor Vaughn
Born to Sir Ashby Vaughn and Lady Lorain Vaughn
Brown of Eyes, Blonde of Hair
Wed to Lady Gwen Vaughn [Formerly Hutchison]
Sired Lady Bertina Vaughn
Sired Lady Bertina Vaughn
Sired Sir Fitzgerald Vaughn
Sired Lady Gwenabeth Vaughn
Sired Lady Bonita Vaughn
Sired Sir Douglas Vaughn

Lady Gwen Vaughn [Formerly Hutchison]
Born to Sir Dominic Hutchison and Lady Elaine Hutchison of Waterdeep
Blue of Eyes, Brown of Hair
Wed to Lord Gregor Vaughn
Sired Lady Bertina Vaughn
Sired Lady Bertina Vaughn
Sired Sir Fitzgerald Vaughn
Sired Lady Gwenabeth Vaughn
Sired Lady Bonita Vaughn
Sired Sir Douglas Vaughn

Lady Bertina Vaughn
Born to Sir Gregor Vaughn and Lady Gwen Vaughn
Brown of Eyes, Brown of Hair

Sir Fitzgerald Vaughn
Born to Sir Gregor Vaughn and Lady Gwen Vaughn
Blue of Eyes, Blonde of Hair

Lady Gwenabeth Vaughn
Born to Sir Gregor Vaughn and Lady Gwen Vaughn
Brown of Eyes, Blonde of Hair

Lady Bonita Vaughn
Born to Sir Gregor Vaughn and Lady Gwen Vaughn
Blue of Eyes, Auburn of Hair

Sir Douglas Vaughn
Born to Sir Gregor Vaughn and Lady Gwen Vaughn
Brown of Eyes, Blonde of Hair





Founder: Lord Hadrian Vaughn
Lord: His Lordship, Horace Vaughn
Heir: Aleksander Vaughn [missing]
Sworn to: House Magnus
Sigil: Black Lion, on a field of yellow and white, divided per cross
Words: Duty before Ambition

Rather recently a large and prosperous house, the House Vaughn has suffered a staggering number of "training accidents" and otherwise mysterious disappearances of its family members since Axe Bathrie took power, leaving it a hollow shell of it's former self.

Family:

Lord Horace Vaughn [Deceased]
Born to Lord Reginald and Lady Patricia Vaughn
grey eyes, black hair
- Lord Commander of House Magnus' forces
- Former Chapter Master of the Everwatch
- Killed in battle against the Blight of Caraigh
Wed to Lady Bathanne Vaughn [Deceased]
Sired Aleksander Vaughn

Lady Bethanne Vaughn [Deceased]
Wed to Horace Vaughn
- Executed by royal decree
Sired Aleksander Vaughn

Founder: Lady Zellani Cys'dina
Lord: Sir Jorn Cys'dina
Heir: Young Lady Mikaela Cys'dina
Sworn to: Kohlingen
Sigil:
Words: A copper for your thoughts

Family:
Zellani Cys'dina [deceased]
Born of Common Blood to Nazith and Zarisei Cys'dina
Turquoise of Eyes, Copper of Hair
- First Knight of Kohlingen
Wed to Jorn Cys'dina [Orphan]
Adopted Elliot 'Saelethil' Cys'dina
Sired Dalavin Cys'dina (Deceased)
Sired Mikaela Cys'dina

Sir Jorn Cys'dina
Orphaned
Silver of Eyes, Silver of Hair
Wed to Zellani Cys'dina [deceased]
Adopted Elliot 'Saelethil' Cys'dina
Sired Mikaela Cys'dina

Young Sir Elliot 'Saelethil' Cys'dina
Adopted by Sir Zellani and Sir Jorn
Green of Eyes, Black of Hair
A Boy of Eight

Lady Mikaela Cys'dina
Born to Sir Zellani and Sir Jorn
Blue of Eyes, Brown of Hair
A Newborn Girl





Founder: Ser Hashim Hoios
Lord: Ser Hashim Hoios
Heir: -
Sworn to: Axe Roarik Bathrie
Sigil: Black dragon upon a orange and red background.
Words: By fire be purged

House Hoios is a Knightly House, sworn to service of Axe Roarik Bathrie, Jarl of Ostland. The house was founded by Hashim Hoios, who was awarded with a hereditary knighthood by the Jarl Roarik of House Bathrie, after a sizeable donation and continued support in the struggle of Ostland.





Founder: Sir Laiath Bwydern
Lord: Sir Laiath Bwydern
Heir: -
Sworn to: Kohlingen
Sigil: Black and Green Flame, on a Black and Green field, divided per bend sinister
Words:





Founder: Lady Nadya Simmons
Lord: Lady Nadya Simmons
Heir: -
Sworn to: Kohlingen
Sigil: Golden Pheonix upon a Silver Sword, on a field of Black and Blue, divided per cross
Words: Faith and Fidelity

House Simmons is a Knightly House, sworn to service of the Holy City, Kohlingen. House Simmons was founded by Lady Nadya Simmons, whom was awarded with full Knighthood by Lady Justicar Cystana of Kohlingen after the liberation efforts of Cordor, for loyalty, bravery and examplery service.

Family:
Lady Nadya Alexandra Simmons
Born of common blood, to Nicholas Simmons and Alexandra Simmons
Blue of Eyes, Blonde of Hair




Founder: Sir Izariel Skyfall
Lord: Sir Izariel Skyfall
Heir: Leonhart Skyfall
Sworn to: Kohlingen
Sigil: Golden eagle silhouetted by a red star with two white wolf heads, on a field of black
Words: For Justice we shall endure, for Duty we shall persevere

Family:
Sir Izariel Skyfall
Born of common blood to Jicaque Kainai and Annabela Kainai, nee Hughes
Blue of Eyes, Brown of Hair
-First Knight of Kohlingen
Wed to Calamaiel Skyfall, nee Anarondo [Marriage Dissolved]
Sired Leonhart Skyfall
Sired Malatril Skyfall

Leonhart Skyfall
Born to Sir Izariel Skyfall and Calamaiel Skyfall, nee Anarondo
Blue of Eyes, Black of Hair
A Boy of seven months

Malatril Skyfall
Born to Sir Izariel Skyfall and Calamaiel Skyfall, nee Anarondo
Blue of Eyes, Black of Hair
A Boy of seven months





Founder: Lady Vera Talen
Lord: Lady Vera Talen
Heir: Lady Tali Sulvanim
Sworn to: Kohlingen
Sigil: The face of an owl overlapping a blue star on a field of gold.
Words: The war we fight is not against powers and principalities, it is against chaos and despair.

Family
Lady Vera Talen
Born of Common Blood to Denesaw Corvith and Westra Talen
Green of Eyes, Grey of Hair
-Sergeant, Weave Knights of the Monolith of Mystra, Former
-Knight-Captain, Silver Dragons of Kohlingen
Wed to Arronax Sulvanim [Marriage Dissolved]
Sired Tali Sulvanim

Lady Tali Sulvanim
Born to Arronax Sulvanim and Lady Vera Talen
Green of Eyes, Red of Hair





Founder: Sir Deagan Van'Straaten
Lord: Sir Deagan Van'Straaten
Heir: -
Sworn to: Kohlingen
Sigil: Two golden axes ontop a black star, on a field of red.
Words: Duty and Honor





Founder: Sir Tuomas Valo
Lord: Sir Tuomas Valo
Heir: -
Sworn to: Kohlingen
Sigil: Hammer with Gond's symbol engraved over an open Tome, on a field of white and red, divided per cross
Words: Virtue, Innovation, and the Art in Unity

House Valo is a Knightly House, sworn to service of the Holy City, Kohlingen. House Valo was founded by Sir Tuomas Valo, whom was awarded with full Knighthood by Lady Justicar Cystana of Kohlingen for service in defense of the City of Kohlingen and dedication to Upholding the virtues of Peace and Good throughout the realm.


Family:

Sir Tuomas Valo
Born of Common blood, to Elmunt, and Leaanya Valo.
Blue of eyes, and blonde of hair

Sworn to: House Wiltun
Sigil:
Words:





Sworn to: House d'Cordor [Formerly]
Sigil:
Words:





Sworn to: Kohlingen
Sigil:
Words:





Sworn to: Kohlingen
Sigil:
Words:





Sworn to: Kohlingen, House Obarskyr
Sigil: Stag on a field of red and gold, divided per cross
Words: He who acts honestly acts bravely

Sir Hector Tormigan was knighted by Justicar Marinesbane. He was the 8th Grand Master of the Defenders of Kohlingen, and later founded the Triadic Knights. He returned to Cormyr in 1376 DR.

Update:
- House Goldberg (Thanks Yoss!)


To do List:
House Benwick of Kohlingen (Noble House) ✓
House Evington of Kohlingen (Noble House) ✓
House Parmunster of Kohlingen (Noble House)
House Chimay of Kohlingen (Noble House) ✓
House Brionne of Kohlingen (Noble House) ✓
House Bentham of Kohlingen (Noble House) ✓
House Cunnigham of Kohlingen (Noble House) ✓
House Cys'dina (Knightly House) ✓
Sir Rhauhbin of Kohlingen (Knight)
Sir Cedric Kronstat of Kohlingen (Knight) ✓
Sir Leonard Loren of Kohlingen (Knight) ✓
Sir Yaston Sylgerand of Kohlingen (Knight)
Sir Hector Tormigan of Kohlingen (Knight) ✓


House Tannhauser of Cordor (Noble House) ✓
House Brynden of Cordor (Noble House) ✓
House Acton of Cordor (Noble House) ✓
Ser Mark Dorne of Cordor (Knight) ✓
Ser Salier Zeyriel of Cordor (Knight)

Countess Lovara Nicolae Miranescu Sattire Row
Count ____ Nicolae Miranescu

Kingdom of Barak Runedar

House Montegaurde (Vampire Count Plot)

Tarkuul Noble Houses