House Vandez: Hollow, Manaius, Bluerose, Starwolf, Silverstone, Infinity, Ignis, and Stiria.
House Cole: Swordfish, Carpenter, Seafoam, and Boatwright
House Brightwater: Avis, Linter, Dulcis, Nemus, Albus, Aurum, Shipwright
House Bloodhelm: Taladian, Merlinous, Draedon, Aevthela, Dumatri, Ganlian, Phaedius, Thunderclaw, and Whitehorse
House Eton: Texere, Lana, Bombyx, Materia, Cedar, Shepard, Seedling, Warp, Weaver, and Tingere.
House Goldleaf: Sage, Rosemary, Steelhammer, Gemfinder, Stonegrinder, Coppersmith, and Hunter.
House Weatherworn: Tempest, Fulmen, Nimbus, Ningit, Imber, Nebula, Frost, and Windless.
House Pathfinder: Trailblazer, Bowyer, Truearrow, Heartshot, Wolfrunner, Eaglefeather, Stoutoak, Forest, Prancing Deer and Hunting Cat.
House Greenthorne: Aurifex, Gemma, Argenteus, Inspicere, and Metalsmith.
House Merryweather: Trapper, Thrusher, Farmer, Caseus, Mica, Fruges, Hortus, Narcissus and Cibus.
House Calabay: Seahorse, Seafoam, Shipwright, Obsidian, Whalehunter, Tempetas, and Oceanus.
House Varanath: Volcanus, Miner, Weapnsmith and Terra.
House Tayke: Draconos, Mus, Bos, Tigris, Cuniculus, Serpens, Equites, Bides, Simia, Pullus, Canis and Sus.
House Landshire: Plainsrunner, Rolling Storm, Whale Chaser, Stormchaser, Fisher and Skyflier.
House Sunvale: Gopher, Running Bear, Thunderbird, Soaring Eagle, Blackspear, Dark Coyote, Blue Feather, Healerhome, Suntrail, Slingstone, Plainstrider, Firebird, Yarrow and Willow.
House Karoon: Triticeus, Ager, Victus, Olla and Rancher.
Monday: The Traveling Tramp Inn, the center of my world.
Showing posts with label Houses of Tridon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Houses of Tridon. Show all posts
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
House Coat of Arms
1st House Vandez: Sword behind a tower, Purple and green colors
2nd House Cole: White/orange checker pattern with a fox, White and orange colors
3rd House Brightwater: Anchor and sword on white field, gold and white colors
4th House Bloodhelm: Bloody helm and glove on black field, black and red colors
5th House Eton: A great tree behind a mountain goad on a field of brown/green checkered, green and brown colors.
6th House Goldleaf: A gold colored oak leaf, sword through the top of the leaf on blue field, blue and gold colors.
7th House Weatherworn: Cloud and lightning bolt on grey field, grey and yellow colors.
8th House Pathfinder: Wolf encircled by gold leaves on gray field, black and gray.
9th House Greenthorne: Flowering rosebush with thorns on green field, green and red colors.
10th House Merryweather: Rising sun in center on gray and white field with a stag before it, gray and white colors.
11th House Calabay: Seahorse with crossed sword on sea green field, green and gold colors.
12th House Varanath: Volcano on a field of dark blue (after the time of the chosen it is a wolf and battle axe before the volcano on a dark blue field), dark blue and gray colors.
13th House Tayke: Dragon with a sword behind it on white field, light blue and white colors.
14th House Landshire: Running horse on tan field, tan and black colors
15th House Sunvale: Sun rising above a mountain, colors gold and tan.
16th House Karoon: Two crossed lances on brown field in front of a cornucopia, brown and yellow colors.
Tomorrow: list of noble Houses.
2nd House Cole: White/orange checker pattern with a fox, White and orange colors
3rd House Brightwater: Anchor and sword on white field, gold and white colors
4th House Bloodhelm: Bloody helm and glove on black field, black and red colors
5th House Eton: A great tree behind a mountain goad on a field of brown/green checkered, green and brown colors.
6th House Goldleaf: A gold colored oak leaf, sword through the top of the leaf on blue field, blue and gold colors.
7th House Weatherworn: Cloud and lightning bolt on grey field, grey and yellow colors.
8th House Pathfinder: Wolf encircled by gold leaves on gray field, black and gray.
9th House Greenthorne: Flowering rosebush with thorns on green field, green and red colors.
10th House Merryweather: Rising sun in center on gray and white field with a stag before it, gray and white colors.
11th House Calabay: Seahorse with crossed sword on sea green field, green and gold colors.
12th House Varanath: Volcano on a field of dark blue (after the time of the chosen it is a wolf and battle axe before the volcano on a dark blue field), dark blue and gray colors.
13th House Tayke: Dragon with a sword behind it on white field, light blue and white colors.
14th House Landshire: Running horse on tan field, tan and black colors
15th House Sunvale: Sun rising above a mountain, colors gold and tan.
16th House Karoon: Two crossed lances on brown field in front of a cornucopia, brown and yellow colors.
Tomorrow: list of noble Houses.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Houses of Tridon, Part XVII
So our last House of Tridon is Karoon. Founded by Devon Karoon who was an excellent fighter from horse back, usually starting every battle with a charge with one of his hand made lances. He became a good farmer once he settled down as House Leader. (In the beginning of the Houses, even the Leaders worked at the craft of the area.)
The coat of arms is two crossed lances on brown field in front of a cornucopia. The House colors are brown and yellow.
Karoon is 94 days from Bloodhelm, east of the Tsalagi Mountains.
The population of Karoon in the time of the High King's Sword is 100,000, mostly human. They worship Catiana, Sarjon, Targon and Iktomi. The import metal, meat, gems, cotton, dwarven and elven goods. They export fruits, wheat, wines, silk, spices, and herbs. In the time of the Chosen the House is besieged and many lives are lost to Shaniko and his undead so they made a deal with Shaniko not to attack him. After Shaniko died they decided not to deal with the Black Wizards of Shaniko, but neither did they return to Tridon because they were upset they were not sent help (even though it was nearly impossible for anyone on the west side to send help at the time). The Houses and noble Houses are still mostly intact in the time of the High King's Sword, but they rule with an iron fist. About 50 years after Peter became High King, though, Karoon was a laid back House with large fruit orchards and great fields of wheat. It was the bread basket of Tridon. Tygh Karoon, the grandson of Devon Karoon, looked after the House with his wife Teresa and their two children. Nothing of great consequence happened in Karoon but fall markets and celebrations. The people of Karoon were quite loyal to King Peter and mourned his death greatly.
The common alignments are Chaotic Good, Neutral Good, Neutral in the time of Peter. After Shaniko the most common alignments are Chaotic Good, Neutral, and Lawful Evil
The noble Houses of Karoon number 5: Triticeus, Ager, Victus, Olla and Rancher.
In the time of the High King's Sword the city wants nothing to do with Tridon or the Black Wizards. They are neutral, but will not allow slavery or the misuse of the House's citizens.
Tomorrow: List of House Coats of Arms and Colors
The coat of arms is two crossed lances on brown field in front of a cornucopia. The House colors are brown and yellow.
Karoon is 94 days from Bloodhelm, east of the Tsalagi Mountains.
The population of Karoon in the time of the High King's Sword is 100,000, mostly human. They worship Catiana, Sarjon, Targon and Iktomi. The import metal, meat, gems, cotton, dwarven and elven goods. They export fruits, wheat, wines, silk, spices, and herbs. In the time of the Chosen the House is besieged and many lives are lost to Shaniko and his undead so they made a deal with Shaniko not to attack him. After Shaniko died they decided not to deal with the Black Wizards of Shaniko, but neither did they return to Tridon because they were upset they were not sent help (even though it was nearly impossible for anyone on the west side to send help at the time). The Houses and noble Houses are still mostly intact in the time of the High King's Sword, but they rule with an iron fist. About 50 years after Peter became High King, though, Karoon was a laid back House with large fruit orchards and great fields of wheat. It was the bread basket of Tridon. Tygh Karoon, the grandson of Devon Karoon, looked after the House with his wife Teresa and their two children. Nothing of great consequence happened in Karoon but fall markets and celebrations. The people of Karoon were quite loyal to King Peter and mourned his death greatly.
The common alignments are Chaotic Good, Neutral Good, Neutral in the time of Peter. After Shaniko the most common alignments are Chaotic Good, Neutral, and Lawful Evil
The noble Houses of Karoon number 5: Triticeus, Ager, Victus, Olla and Rancher.
In the time of the High King's Sword the city wants nothing to do with Tridon or the Black Wizards. They are neutral, but will not allow slavery or the misuse of the House's citizens.
Tomorrow: List of House Coats of Arms and Colors
Monday, September 13, 2010
Houses of Tridon, Part XVI
Sunvale was a native to the area of Eastern Tridon which looked very similar to the southwest, his people living in cliff dwellings. He had come to Last Stand in search of help for his sister, for the elders said he would find it there. He did find Peter and in doing so found Jadae Tayke, who knew a way to cure the illness which had overcome his sister. In the process he found 16 good friends for life.
The coat of arms for Sunvale is a sun rising above a mountain. The House colors are tan and gold.
Sunvale is almost the furthest east House (Karoon is the farthest). Sunvale is 82 days northeast of Bloodhelm, east of the Tsalagi Mountains.
Sunvale had a population of around 130,000 before Shaniko destroyed the House in the time of the Chosen. Most were human. Now the city is small, housing only around 20,000 people, but they do not bow down to the Wizards. They are always under siege in the time of the High King's Sword and await for the True High King to once again free them from the oppression. The House line and noble House Lines still live and lead the city, but they are not like the nobles of the west and keep their position because they lead well, not necessarily because they are of the blood. Sunvale imports wines, metals, silks, and spices. They export pottery, blankets, turquoise, jasper, medicinal herbs and world class healers. (In the time of the Chosen and the High King's Sword they don't export or import nearly that much and are nearly self sufficient.) The House's people are like the Pueblo Native Americans of the Southwest, down to the dwellings and dress. Knights here are capable of fighting in armor but don't usually wear it in the are of the House. Sunvale had twenty three children with three wives, all but four male. (His first two wives died, one in childbirth and one from an ogre attack.) Each was trained at different Houses and brought back great amounts of knowledge. His third oldest, Coyote, leads the House about 50 years after Peter becomes High King, but Coyote's brothers and sisters act as his council.
The alignments of Sunvale commonly are Neutral Good, Chaotic Good, and Neutral.
The noble Houses of Sunvale number 14 (because there were so many children): Gopher, Running Bear, Thunderbird, Soaring Eagle, Blackspear, Dark Coyote, Blue Feather, Healerhome, Suntrail, Slingstone, Plainstrider, Firebird, Yarrow, and Willow.
In the time of the High King's Sword Sunvale is a small outpost of freedom on the east side. If given help they would support the true High King and once again become part of Tridon.
Tomorrow: Karoon
The coat of arms for Sunvale is a sun rising above a mountain. The House colors are tan and gold.
Sunvale is almost the furthest east House (Karoon is the farthest). Sunvale is 82 days northeast of Bloodhelm, east of the Tsalagi Mountains.
Sunvale had a population of around 130,000 before Shaniko destroyed the House in the time of the Chosen. Most were human. Now the city is small, housing only around 20,000 people, but they do not bow down to the Wizards. They are always under siege in the time of the High King's Sword and await for the True High King to once again free them from the oppression. The House line and noble House Lines still live and lead the city, but they are not like the nobles of the west and keep their position because they lead well, not necessarily because they are of the blood. Sunvale imports wines, metals, silks, and spices. They export pottery, blankets, turquoise, jasper, medicinal herbs and world class healers. (In the time of the Chosen and the High King's Sword they don't export or import nearly that much and are nearly self sufficient.) The House's people are like the Pueblo Native Americans of the Southwest, down to the dwellings and dress. Knights here are capable of fighting in armor but don't usually wear it in the are of the House. Sunvale had twenty three children with three wives, all but four male. (His first two wives died, one in childbirth and one from an ogre attack.) Each was trained at different Houses and brought back great amounts of knowledge. His third oldest, Coyote, leads the House about 50 years after Peter becomes High King, but Coyote's brothers and sisters act as his council.
The alignments of Sunvale commonly are Neutral Good, Chaotic Good, and Neutral.
The noble Houses of Sunvale number 14 (because there were so many children): Gopher, Running Bear, Thunderbird, Soaring Eagle, Blackspear, Dark Coyote, Blue Feather, Healerhome, Suntrail, Slingstone, Plainstrider, Firebird, Yarrow, and Willow.
In the time of the High King's Sword Sunvale is a small outpost of freedom on the east side. If given help they would support the true High King and once again become part of Tridon.
Tomorrow: Karoon
Friday, September 10, 2010
Houses of Tridon, Part XV
The House of Landshire was founded by Teth Landshire. He bred horses before he became part of the Company of the Dragon, and continued to breed horses when he became a House Leader. He married a lovely Ariellan girl named Valerie.
The coat of arms is a running horse on a tan field. The House colors are tan and black.
Landshire is 74 days from Bloodhelm. It is north east of Bloodhelm, east of the Tsalagi mountians and on the eastern peninsula of Tiana.
Landshire's population is around 120,000 in the time of the High King's Sword, mostly humans, though some ogres and Minotaurs. Right before Landshire succumbs to Shaniko it's population is mostly human and around 100,000. Landshire imports metals, magic items, herbs, ales, wines and dwarven goods. They export horses, fish, whale oil, spices and silks. The house was founded by Teth Landshire, a good solid man who mourned the death of his first wife, Valerie, and dotes upon his oldest and grandchildren. His son, Jason, now rules the House (around 50 years after Peter becomes High King). Because Teth never really got over Valerie's death, Teth has paid little attention to Jason's half brothers and sister. There is a lot of resentment in the children which might hurt Jason in the long run. This is a major fishing and whaling port.
The alignments of Landshire commonly are Neutral Good, Chaotic Good, and Neutral (In the time of the High King's sword the alignments changed more to Neutral, Lawful evil and Neutral evil.)
The noble Houses of Landshire numbered 6: Plainsrunner, Rolling Storm, Whale Chaser, Stormchaser, Fisher, and Skyflier.
In the time of the High King's Sword this House is lost, though the city remains. It was lost to Shaniko in the time of the Chosen, and he killed all heirs to the House itself, but he left the noble Houses fairly intact. They now rule the city with a tight fist, but do so for the Black Wizards of Shaniko not Tridon.
Monday: Sunvale
The coat of arms is a running horse on a tan field. The House colors are tan and black.
Landshire is 74 days from Bloodhelm. It is north east of Bloodhelm, east of the Tsalagi mountians and on the eastern peninsula of Tiana.
Landshire's population is around 120,000 in the time of the High King's Sword, mostly humans, though some ogres and Minotaurs. Right before Landshire succumbs to Shaniko it's population is mostly human and around 100,000. Landshire imports metals, magic items, herbs, ales, wines and dwarven goods. They export horses, fish, whale oil, spices and silks. The house was founded by Teth Landshire, a good solid man who mourned the death of his first wife, Valerie, and dotes upon his oldest and grandchildren. His son, Jason, now rules the House (around 50 years after Peter becomes High King). Because Teth never really got over Valerie's death, Teth has paid little attention to Jason's half brothers and sister. There is a lot of resentment in the children which might hurt Jason in the long run. This is a major fishing and whaling port.
The alignments of Landshire commonly are Neutral Good, Chaotic Good, and Neutral (In the time of the High King's sword the alignments changed more to Neutral, Lawful evil and Neutral evil.)
The noble Houses of Landshire numbered 6: Plainsrunner, Rolling Storm, Whale Chaser, Stormchaser, Fisher, and Skyflier.
In the time of the High King's Sword this House is lost, though the city remains. It was lost to Shaniko in the time of the Chosen, and he killed all heirs to the House itself, but he left the noble Houses fairly intact. They now rule the city with a tight fist, but do so for the Black Wizards of Shaniko not Tridon.
Monday: Sunvale
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Houses of Tridon, Part XIV
The House of Tayke is the first of four "lost" Houses which were lost before the time of the Chosen to the Black Wizard Shaniko. The House of Tayke was founded by Jadae Tayke, a firm fighter and was often called "The Dragon" in battle. In her original culture dragons denoted wisdom. She was the only female Leader of the original 16 Houses.
The coat of arms of Tayke are a dragon with a sword behind it on a white field. The House colors are light blue and white.
Tayke is 68 days from Bloodhelm to the north east, and on the east side of the Tsalagi Mountains.
The population of Tayke before its down fall was 170,000 people, mostly humans. Tayke worships Sarjon, Pezuta, Targon, Iktomi, Somniare, and Shade. Tayke imports metals, horses, cotton, some livestock, dwarven and elven goods, fish oil, and ore. Tehy export foodstuff, silk, spices, fine weapons, books, art, and jewelry and most importantly light stones. (Later on other mages perfected the ability to make light stones.) This settlement of oriental like people was the original home place of Jadae Tayke, the only female of the Company of the Dragon. She was a skilled fighter and a firm woman. She married a scholar of her own nationality and had twelve children who lived. Her eldest daughter is Leader and priming her eldest daughter to lead after her. (Until Tayke is destroyed most of the Leaders of Tayke were women). The people here are very lawful and peaceful. Silk is the primary trade commodity, but so are books of knowledge. (This is one of the reasons Shaniko took Tayke out of commission.)
The alignments for Tayke are commonly Lawful Good, Neutral, and Lawful Evil.
The noble Houses of Tayke number 12: Draconos, Mus, Bos, Tigris, Cuniculus, Serpens, Equites, Bides, Simia, Pullus, Canis, and Sus.
In the time of the High King's Sword there is no House Tayke. There are probably long distant heirs to the House, but neither it nor its noble Houses are in exsisted.
Tomorrow: Landshire, the Lost House
The coat of arms of Tayke are a dragon with a sword behind it on a white field. The House colors are light blue and white.
Tayke is 68 days from Bloodhelm to the north east, and on the east side of the Tsalagi Mountains.
The population of Tayke before its down fall was 170,000 people, mostly humans. Tayke worships Sarjon, Pezuta, Targon, Iktomi, Somniare, and Shade. Tayke imports metals, horses, cotton, some livestock, dwarven and elven goods, fish oil, and ore. Tehy export foodstuff, silk, spices, fine weapons, books, art, and jewelry and most importantly light stones. (Later on other mages perfected the ability to make light stones.) This settlement of oriental like people was the original home place of Jadae Tayke, the only female of the Company of the Dragon. She was a skilled fighter and a firm woman. She married a scholar of her own nationality and had twelve children who lived. Her eldest daughter is Leader and priming her eldest daughter to lead after her. (Until Tayke is destroyed most of the Leaders of Tayke were women). The people here are very lawful and peaceful. Silk is the primary trade commodity, but so are books of knowledge. (This is one of the reasons Shaniko took Tayke out of commission.)
The alignments for Tayke are commonly Lawful Good, Neutral, and Lawful Evil.
The noble Houses of Tayke number 12: Draconos, Mus, Bos, Tigris, Cuniculus, Serpens, Equites, Bides, Simia, Pullus, Canis, and Sus.
In the time of the High King's Sword there is no House Tayke. There are probably long distant heirs to the House, but neither it nor its noble Houses are in exsisted.
Tomorrow: Landshire, the Lost House
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Houses of Tridon, Part XIII
The House of Varanath was founded Joseph Goldenstein who chose a place near his home village of his birth, which was near the great Varanath mountain. Thus he named his House Varanath.
The coat of arms for Varanath was a volcano on a field of dark blue. After the time of the Chosen the coat of arms changed to a wolf and an axe imposed upon the volcano. The House colors are dark blue and gray.
Varanath is 54 days ride from Bloodhelm, east of Eton half way between Eton and the Tsalagi Mountains.
In the time of the High King's Sword the population is about 25,000 people, mostly humans though some elves and dwarves. Most of the population of the House are ranchers and trappers, thus the city is not very big. Varanath imports grains, textiles, horses, sea food, paper, elven and dwarven goods. They export ores, smelted metals, weapons, timber, gems, jewelry, and furs. Joseph was an original member of Peter's Company of the Dragon and a loyal friend. Varanath supports Peter's son, Stephan, even though he's the second son (about 50 years after Peter becomes High King). Varanath is near a semi-active volcano that causes earthquakes but has not blown its top in known history. The little soil that can be worked is, but the country is rugged and cattle is the primary means of feeding the country. Mines and smelters are plentiful and have been a means of making Varanath quite rich. For the most part the people hare are peaceful and happy. A bandit group has been spotted and encountered in the west branch of the Tsalagi Mountains, but they have not been apprehended as of yet. Jospeh's eldest granddaughter, Josephine, is in line to inherit for his son died at the Battle of Battledrawn ten years ago. She is a capable woman of twenty five, supports the High King and will lead forward the House into prosperous times.
The common alignments here are Chaotic Good, Neutral Good, and Neutral.
The noble Houses of Varanath number four: Volcanus, Miner, Weaponsmith, and Terra.
(When Noshi retakes her House, in a story I do hope to get published, there are no noble Houses because they were all killed)
In the time of the High King's Sword this is the most loyal to the High King, whom ever he may be, and is the seat of the Northern Alliance.
Tomorrow: Tayke, the lost House
(Just as a side note, I shall make a chart with House coats of arms, colors, noble Houses and leaders for the major points in time when I've gone through all the Houses, which we have four more to go)
The coat of arms for Varanath was a volcano on a field of dark blue. After the time of the Chosen the coat of arms changed to a wolf and an axe imposed upon the volcano. The House colors are dark blue and gray.
Varanath is 54 days ride from Bloodhelm, east of Eton half way between Eton and the Tsalagi Mountains.
In the time of the High King's Sword the population is about 25,000 people, mostly humans though some elves and dwarves. Most of the population of the House are ranchers and trappers, thus the city is not very big. Varanath imports grains, textiles, horses, sea food, paper, elven and dwarven goods. They export ores, smelted metals, weapons, timber, gems, jewelry, and furs. Joseph was an original member of Peter's Company of the Dragon and a loyal friend. Varanath supports Peter's son, Stephan, even though he's the second son (about 50 years after Peter becomes High King). Varanath is near a semi-active volcano that causes earthquakes but has not blown its top in known history. The little soil that can be worked is, but the country is rugged and cattle is the primary means of feeding the country. Mines and smelters are plentiful and have been a means of making Varanath quite rich. For the most part the people hare are peaceful and happy. A bandit group has been spotted and encountered in the west branch of the Tsalagi Mountains, but they have not been apprehended as of yet. Jospeh's eldest granddaughter, Josephine, is in line to inherit for his son died at the Battle of Battledrawn ten years ago. She is a capable woman of twenty five, supports the High King and will lead forward the House into prosperous times.
The common alignments here are Chaotic Good, Neutral Good, and Neutral.
The noble Houses of Varanath number four: Volcanus, Miner, Weaponsmith, and Terra.
(When Noshi retakes her House, in a story I do hope to get published, there are no noble Houses because they were all killed)
In the time of the High King's Sword this is the most loyal to the High King, whom ever he may be, and is the seat of the Northern Alliance.
Tomorrow: Tayke, the lost House
(Just as a side note, I shall make a chart with House coats of arms, colors, noble Houses and leaders for the major points in time when I've gone through all the Houses, which we have four more to go)
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Houses of Tridon, Part XII
The House of Calabay was founded by Eric Calaby a good friend to Peter and a good fighter with twin weapons. But he loved the sea (having lived there when he was young). He loved sailing and before his castle was even built had a shipyard created in the bay below his city.
The coat of arms of Calabay is a seahorse with crossed swords on a sea green field. The colors are green and gold.
Calabay is the farthest north House along the western coast and is 32 days by horse from Bloodhlem.
In the time of the High King's Sword there 100,000 people, mostly humans but some sea elves as well. The city imports grain, cattle, spices, ore, elven and dwarven goods. It exports fish, oil, furs, gems (mostly jasper, obsidian, and the like), ship supplies, whale meat and blubber, and herbs found from the sea. Their biggest export, of course, is sea going merchant and navel vessels. Calabay is a fishing and trading port of the north, the bay frozen three months of the year at the mouth. People live by the sea, though goat and sheep herders dot the hillsides. People here could be described as happy-go-lucky and is why the shy sea elves often mingle among the people of Calabay (oooohkay...clearly I forgot about the sea elves when I was describing races...I will fix that oversight soon). Daniel Calaby, the son of Eric Calabay rules the House thirty years after Peter became High King. He is loyal to the High King as are all of the Knights of Calabay. His oldest son, Samson, has been courting Lady Josephine, though she has not jumped one way or another as of yet. The winters here are cold and snowy despite being at a low elevation. Summers are temperate and springs are wet. Ogres have been a problem lately for Daniel, though House Calabay is unsure of the reason.
The common alignments are Chaotic Good, Neutral Good, and Neutral.
The noble Houses of Calabay number 7: Seahorse, Seafoam, Shipwright, Obsidian, Whalehunter, Tempetas, and Oceanus.
In the High King's Sword Calabay is a firm part of the Northern Alliance and even in the time of trouble when all the Houses were fighting amongst each other, Calabay has stood firm with the Throne of the High King and its rightful heir.
Tomorrow: Varanath
The coat of arms of Calabay is a seahorse with crossed swords on a sea green field. The colors are green and gold.
Calabay is the farthest north House along the western coast and is 32 days by horse from Bloodhlem.
In the time of the High King's Sword there 100,000 people, mostly humans but some sea elves as well. The city imports grain, cattle, spices, ore, elven and dwarven goods. It exports fish, oil, furs, gems (mostly jasper, obsidian, and the like), ship supplies, whale meat and blubber, and herbs found from the sea. Their biggest export, of course, is sea going merchant and navel vessels. Calabay is a fishing and trading port of the north, the bay frozen three months of the year at the mouth. People live by the sea, though goat and sheep herders dot the hillsides. People here could be described as happy-go-lucky and is why the shy sea elves often mingle among the people of Calabay (oooohkay...clearly I forgot about the sea elves when I was describing races...I will fix that oversight soon). Daniel Calaby, the son of Eric Calabay rules the House thirty years after Peter became High King. He is loyal to the High King as are all of the Knights of Calabay. His oldest son, Samson, has been courting Lady Josephine, though she has not jumped one way or another as of yet. The winters here are cold and snowy despite being at a low elevation. Summers are temperate and springs are wet. Ogres have been a problem lately for Daniel, though House Calabay is unsure of the reason.
The common alignments are Chaotic Good, Neutral Good, and Neutral.
The noble Houses of Calabay number 7: Seahorse, Seafoam, Shipwright, Obsidian, Whalehunter, Tempetas, and Oceanus.
In the High King's Sword Calabay is a firm part of the Northern Alliance and even in the time of trouble when all the Houses were fighting amongst each other, Calabay has stood firm with the Throne of the High King and its rightful heir.
Tomorrow: Varanath
Monday, September 6, 2010
Houses of Tridon Part XI
The 10th House is Merryweather and was founded by Gandolf Merryweather. He was a farmer in Last Stand before the ogres took over, but when he became a fighter it was like the sun rising. They called him "the stag" for his ability to disappear into the underbrush once he loosed a surprise attack. It was also rumored there were other reasons for the connotation.
The coat of arms for Merryweather is a rising sun in the center on a gray and white field with a stag before it. The House colors are gray and white.
Merryweather is northeast of Bloodhelm and Vandez, with 35 days of travel by horse (I should mention this is at a walk, not a run or a gallop) from Bloodhelm.
In the time of the High King's Sword 150,000 people call Merryweather home, most of which are humans. Merryweather imports horses, spices, silks, fish oil, elven and dwarven goods. It exports grains, fruits, wines, herbs, and cheese. This is a community of farmers and peasants. Few here are aware of the political problems of the country. Gandolf Merryweather was a simple man, son of farmers himself. He delighted in planting and harvesting until he physically could no longer do so. His eldest daughter, Madaline, married a younger Knight of Calabay and currently rules Merryweather so Gandolf can enjoy his small garden in his keep. Foods are shipped out on the river to the west and east, wagon trains to the north and south. There are forest to the north, but Varanath governs most of them.
The common alignments for Merryweather are Lawful Good, Neutral Good, and Chaotic Good.
Noble House for Merryweather number 9: Trapper, Thrusher, Farmer, Caseus, Mica, Fruges, Hortus, Narcissus and Cibus
In the time of the High King's Sword they are firm part of the the Northern Alliance and seek the true High King.
Tomorrow: Calabay
The coat of arms for Merryweather is a rising sun in the center on a gray and white field with a stag before it. The House colors are gray and white.
Merryweather is northeast of Bloodhelm and Vandez, with 35 days of travel by horse (I should mention this is at a walk, not a run or a gallop) from Bloodhelm.
In the time of the High King's Sword 150,000 people call Merryweather home, most of which are humans. Merryweather imports horses, spices, silks, fish oil, elven and dwarven goods. It exports grains, fruits, wines, herbs, and cheese. This is a community of farmers and peasants. Few here are aware of the political problems of the country. Gandolf Merryweather was a simple man, son of farmers himself. He delighted in planting and harvesting until he physically could no longer do so. His eldest daughter, Madaline, married a younger Knight of Calabay and currently rules Merryweather so Gandolf can enjoy his small garden in his keep. Foods are shipped out on the river to the west and east, wagon trains to the north and south. There are forest to the north, but Varanath governs most of them.
The common alignments for Merryweather are Lawful Good, Neutral Good, and Chaotic Good.
Noble House for Merryweather number 9: Trapper, Thrusher, Farmer, Caseus, Mica, Fruges, Hortus, Narcissus and Cibus
In the time of the High King's Sword they are firm part of the the Northern Alliance and seek the true High King.
Tomorrow: Calabay
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Houses of Tridon, Part X
The House of Greenthorne was founded by Thomas Greenthorne. He was a farmer in Last Stand when Peter and his friends rescued the town and decided he wanted to help the world. Thomas loved roses, often giving them to his wife for the simplest of things, but he was a warrior through and through.
The coat of arms for Greenthorne is flowering rosebush with thorns on a green field. The House colors are green and red.
Greenthorne is north of Vandez, (and thus Bloodhelm), on the western coast about midway. Greenthorne is 30 days travel from Bloodhelm.
Greenthorne imports foodstuff, textiles, silks, magic, books, mercenaries and dwarven goods. It exports gold, gems, and ale. Greenthorne was a small town where Thomas wanted to live (he liked the view of the sea from the mountain cliffs). Sheep, cattle and grain were raised here and shipped down the river inland but when gems and gold were discovered in 2037 all things changed. The simple villagers were soon over run by dark elements. Even the Knights under Thomas began to turn a blind eye to injustices for the right money. William Greenthorne, Thoma's eldest son, is now Lord of House Greenthorne (this is about 30 years after Peter became king) and is not as benevolent as his father. The power of riches is going to his head and he is over looking thieves guilds because of the money they pay him.
The alignments most common here are Neutral, Lawful Good and Lawful Evil.
The noble Houses of Greenthorne are 5 (because Greenthorne doesn't want to share their wealth): Aurifex, Gemma, Argenteus, Inspicere, and Metalsmith.
In the time of the High King's Sword the House is neutral on the outside, but would like to put their own High King upon the throne.
Tomorrow: Merryweather
The coat of arms for Greenthorne is flowering rosebush with thorns on a green field. The House colors are green and red.
Greenthorne is north of Vandez, (and thus Bloodhelm), on the western coast about midway. Greenthorne is 30 days travel from Bloodhelm.
Greenthorne imports foodstuff, textiles, silks, magic, books, mercenaries and dwarven goods. It exports gold, gems, and ale. Greenthorne was a small town where Thomas wanted to live (he liked the view of the sea from the mountain cliffs). Sheep, cattle and grain were raised here and shipped down the river inland but when gems and gold were discovered in 2037 all things changed. The simple villagers were soon over run by dark elements. Even the Knights under Thomas began to turn a blind eye to injustices for the right money. William Greenthorne, Thoma's eldest son, is now Lord of House Greenthorne (this is about 30 years after Peter became king) and is not as benevolent as his father. The power of riches is going to his head and he is over looking thieves guilds because of the money they pay him.
The alignments most common here are Neutral, Lawful Good and Lawful Evil.
The noble Houses of Greenthorne are 5 (because Greenthorne doesn't want to share their wealth): Aurifex, Gemma, Argenteus, Inspicere, and Metalsmith.
In the time of the High King's Sword the House is neutral on the outside, but would like to put their own High King upon the throne.
Tomorrow: Merryweather
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Houses of Tridon, Part IX
House Pathfinder is the only House founded by a half-elf (though in my not to be seen trilogy an elf runs House Eton). Pathfinder was a half-elf scout who trained the men who followed Peter and Peter himself to use weapons. He had no need to be involved in human affairs, but he understood without the humans fighting the ogres, the elves would be next to fall to the ogres. He married Peter's youngest sister, Andrea.
The coat of arms for Pathfinder is a wolf encircled by gold leaves on a gray field. The House colors are black and gray.
Pathfinder is on the southern coast of Tiana, east of Weatherworn and Bloodhelm. It is 18 days by horse to reach Pathfinder from Bloodhelm.
In the time of the High King's Sword the population of Pathfinder is 100,000, mostly human, but a large concentration of elves lives there. They import grains, stone, livestock, coal, dwarven goods, and ore. They export timber, leather, fur, rangers, herbs, and fruit. Pathfinder was the guide of the Company of the Dragon (what Peter and his friends were called). He was an obvious choice as House Leader of the forest province as he was fond of arboreal places. The capital of House Pathfinder is half tree city, half city on the forest floor. It is modeled after an elven city where smiths, stables, and the great hall lay on the forest floor (though a lot of the poorer homes are on the ground as well). Many rangers come from this city and there is a Scout school of Iktomi based here. Pathfinder ruled for over a hundred years before giving the reins to his eldest grandson.
The alignments common to Pathfinder is Lawful Good, Neutral Good, Chaotic Good, and Neutral.
The noble Houses of Pathfinder number 10: Trailblazer, Bowyer, Truearrow, Heartshot, Wolfrunner, Eaglefeather, Stoutoak, Forest, Prancing Deer, and Hunting Cat.
During the time of the High King's Sword there are people in the House that want to put up their own High King, but most want to side with the True High King. The House remains undeclared.
Tomorrow: Greenthorne
The coat of arms for Pathfinder is a wolf encircled by gold leaves on a gray field. The House colors are black and gray.
Pathfinder is on the southern coast of Tiana, east of Weatherworn and Bloodhelm. It is 18 days by horse to reach Pathfinder from Bloodhelm.
In the time of the High King's Sword the population of Pathfinder is 100,000, mostly human, but a large concentration of elves lives there. They import grains, stone, livestock, coal, dwarven goods, and ore. They export timber, leather, fur, rangers, herbs, and fruit. Pathfinder was the guide of the Company of the Dragon (what Peter and his friends were called). He was an obvious choice as House Leader of the forest province as he was fond of arboreal places. The capital of House Pathfinder is half tree city, half city on the forest floor. It is modeled after an elven city where smiths, stables, and the great hall lay on the forest floor (though a lot of the poorer homes are on the ground as well). Many rangers come from this city and there is a Scout school of Iktomi based here. Pathfinder ruled for over a hundred years before giving the reins to his eldest grandson.
The alignments common to Pathfinder is Lawful Good, Neutral Good, Chaotic Good, and Neutral.
The noble Houses of Pathfinder number 10: Trailblazer, Bowyer, Truearrow, Heartshot, Wolfrunner, Eaglefeather, Stoutoak, Forest, Prancing Deer, and Hunting Cat.
During the time of the High King's Sword there are people in the House that want to put up their own High King, but most want to side with the True High King. The House remains undeclared.
Tomorrow: Greenthorne
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Houses of Tridon, Part VIII
House Weatherworn was founded by Gustaff Weatherworn. Though not a mage, his wife, Lillith was a weather mage of extraordinary ability. So he started a college of magic just for her there. He was brought into the fold in Last Stand where Peter and his four friends (the Leaders of Vandez, Cole, Brightwater, and Bloodhelm) saved the populace from the ogres.
The coat of arms for Weatherworn is a white cloud and a lightning bolt on a grey field. The college has its own coat of arms (Gustaff insisted) which is an owl on a yellow and grey checkered back ground. The House colors are grey and yellow.
Weatherworn is the furthest south on the very tip of Tiana. It is 12 days ride south east of Bloodhelm.
In the time of the High King's Sword Weatherworn has around 110,000 people. Most are human, though a portion is elves. They import wood, elven good, dwarven goods, akicitia goods, stone, perfume, leather goods and ore. They export grain, art, wine, silks, weavings, books, magic items and paper. They have a large port below the city which sits on the cliffs of the coast, with good repair berths and they have one building berth which is usually busy all year long. The most unusual of Houses, this House is home to a large group of mages comprised mostly of weather mages. Though Gustoff Weatherworn was only a Knight and not a magic user. The boys all chose to be Knights, but Gustoff's three girls followed their mother, the youngest becoming a healer. As a side note, the girls normally are expected to become mages now and when they marry they usually stay with the House instead of moving off (unless they marry a Leader of another House). Some of the men become mages, but most become Knights. Gustoff is still running strong (some 30 years after Peter is crowned), but plans to hand over his House to his second son Jason, the oldest wishing to remain a simple Knight. All his children are married save Hanna the youngest. The suitors are lining up for her hand.
The common alignments here are Lawful Neutral, Chaotic Good, and Lawful Evil.
The noble houses of Weatherworn number 8: Tempest, Fulmen, Nimbus, Ningit, Imber, Nebula, Frost, and Windless.
In the time of the High King's Sword they are openly neutral, backing no one for the throne of the High King.
Tomorrow: Pathfinder
The coat of arms for Weatherworn is a white cloud and a lightning bolt on a grey field. The college has its own coat of arms (Gustaff insisted) which is an owl on a yellow and grey checkered back ground. The House colors are grey and yellow.
Weatherworn is the furthest south on the very tip of Tiana. It is 12 days ride south east of Bloodhelm.
In the time of the High King's Sword Weatherworn has around 110,000 people. Most are human, though a portion is elves. They import wood, elven good, dwarven goods, akicitia goods, stone, perfume, leather goods and ore. They export grain, art, wine, silks, weavings, books, magic items and paper. They have a large port below the city which sits on the cliffs of the coast, with good repair berths and they have one building berth which is usually busy all year long. The most unusual of Houses, this House is home to a large group of mages comprised mostly of weather mages. Though Gustoff Weatherworn was only a Knight and not a magic user. The boys all chose to be Knights, but Gustoff's three girls followed their mother, the youngest becoming a healer. As a side note, the girls normally are expected to become mages now and when they marry they usually stay with the House instead of moving off (unless they marry a Leader of another House). Some of the men become mages, but most become Knights. Gustoff is still running strong (some 30 years after Peter is crowned), but plans to hand over his House to his second son Jason, the oldest wishing to remain a simple Knight. All his children are married save Hanna the youngest. The suitors are lining up for her hand.
The common alignments here are Lawful Neutral, Chaotic Good, and Lawful Evil.
The noble houses of Weatherworn number 8: Tempest, Fulmen, Nimbus, Ningit, Imber, Nebula, Frost, and Windless.
In the time of the High King's Sword they are openly neutral, backing no one for the throne of the High King.
Tomorrow: Pathfinder
Monday, August 30, 2010
Houses of Tridon, Part VII
The House of Goldleaf was founded by Ryan Goldleaf who was a good friend, a fine warrior, and the son of herb farmers. The village which would one day become the House of Goldleaf was easily defended and produced fine herbs that are loved around all of Tridon, so Ryan chose it.
The coat of arms for Goldleaf is a gold colored oak leaf with a sword through top of leaf. The House colors are blue and gold.
Goldleaf is dead center of the northern coast of Tiana. The time and distance between Bloodhelm and Goldleaf is quite the distance and is the original reason the transportation circles were created (more on this little find later). 90 days of long travel are required to reach there from Bloodhelm.
In the time of the High King's Sword the population is 200,000 (though it is less in the summer as people go out to hunt, trap, and farm). It unsafe during the winter months not to leave in large population areas because of the weather and because of monsters and the Black Wizards. Most are humans, but dwarves and half-elves are a good chunk of the population. Goldleaf imports foodstuff, textiles and livestock. They export, gold, silver, gems, platinum, herbs, elven and dwarven goods.
The House of Goldleaf is the primary producer of minerals and gems and thus the reason for a large resident dwarf population. There is a large contingent of Knights here as well as militiamen to protect the mines. All caravans from here leave with at least 3 squads of Knights. Lord Ryan the second is a sound manager of Goldleaf, as was his father before him. His twelve children include 4 knights, 3 mages, two healers, and one sage in training. His wife Elaine is the twin sister of Madeline Merryweather (of course this is soon after the founding of Tridon. In the time of the High King's Sword, Cailus Goldleaf is the Leader of Goldleaf after the death of his two oldest brothers and father to an attack of ogres and undead where he nearly lost his life as well.)
The common alignments here are Chaotic Good, Neutral, and Chaotic Neutral.
The noble Houses of Goldleaf number 7: Sage, Rosemary, Steelhammer, Gemfinder, Stonegrinder, Coppersmith, and Hunter.
In the time of High King's Sword they are the strongest supporter of the Northern Alliance.
Roleplaying Tip of the Week: Colored Pencils are a wonder. Yeah, maps are great. I love them. But, hey, is that forest or hills? Mountain or stream? Coloring a map with color coding or even a forest green and plains brown really helps and cut down on the questions on the map.
Tomorrow: Weatherworn
The coat of arms for Goldleaf is a gold colored oak leaf with a sword through top of leaf. The House colors are blue and gold.
Goldleaf is dead center of the northern coast of Tiana. The time and distance between Bloodhelm and Goldleaf is quite the distance and is the original reason the transportation circles were created (more on this little find later). 90 days of long travel are required to reach there from Bloodhelm.
In the time of the High King's Sword the population is 200,000 (though it is less in the summer as people go out to hunt, trap, and farm). It unsafe during the winter months not to leave in large population areas because of the weather and because of monsters and the Black Wizards. Most are humans, but dwarves and half-elves are a good chunk of the population. Goldleaf imports foodstuff, textiles and livestock. They export, gold, silver, gems, platinum, herbs, elven and dwarven goods.
The House of Goldleaf is the primary producer of minerals and gems and thus the reason for a large resident dwarf population. There is a large contingent of Knights here as well as militiamen to protect the mines. All caravans from here leave with at least 3 squads of Knights. Lord Ryan the second is a sound manager of Goldleaf, as was his father before him. His twelve children include 4 knights, 3 mages, two healers, and one sage in training. His wife Elaine is the twin sister of Madeline Merryweather (of course this is soon after the founding of Tridon. In the time of the High King's Sword, Cailus Goldleaf is the Leader of Goldleaf after the death of his two oldest brothers and father to an attack of ogres and undead where he nearly lost his life as well.)
The common alignments here are Chaotic Good, Neutral, and Chaotic Neutral.
The noble Houses of Goldleaf number 7: Sage, Rosemary, Steelhammer, Gemfinder, Stonegrinder, Coppersmith, and Hunter.
In the time of High King's Sword they are the strongest supporter of the Northern Alliance.
Roleplaying Tip of the Week: Colored Pencils are a wonder. Yeah, maps are great. I love them. But, hey, is that forest or hills? Mountain or stream? Coloring a map with color coding or even a forest green and plains brown really helps and cut down on the questions on the map.
Tomorrow: Weatherworn
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