Chapter 0 Map and Character Relationships
House Eryndor — The Crown
Seat: The Capital
Cadet Seats: Westfall, Frostmere
Head (deceased): King Rowan of Eryndor
Claimants:
• Prince Alaric of Eryndor — lawful heir
• Prince Cassian of Eryndor — infant prince
Title: Kings of the Realm
Court Role: Ruling dynasty; succession contested
Sigil: Silver lion on deep blue
Motto: “By Blood and Honor”
Key Members:
• Prince Alaric
• Prince Cassian
• Duke Valen — Duke of Frostmere
• Duke Edric — Duke of Westfall
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House Aerendyl — The Fallen Stag (Attainted)
Seat (Former): Ironvale
Head (executed): Duke Aerendyl
Title: Dukes of Ironvale
Court Role: Former royal in-laws; purged
Sigil: Golden stag on crimson
Motto: “Strength Before All”
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House Velmont — The Regent Power
Seat: Ashmere (southern coast)
Head: Queen Marielle of Eryndor (born Velmont)
Current Lord: Marquess Lucien Velmont
Title: Marquesses of Ashmere
Court Role: Controls the High Marshal office; leads regency faction backing Prince Cassian
Sigil: White swan on black
Motto: “Grace Through Strategy”
Key Members:
• Marquess Lucien Velmont — High Marshal of the Realm
• Extended Velmont kin placed in court positions
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House Halvyr — The Lawkeepers
Seat: Larkmoor
Head: Count Alistair Halvyr
Title: Counts of Larkmoor
Court Role: Lord Chancellor; keeper of royal seals and succession law
Sigil: Black raven on silver
Motto: “Order Above All”
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House Caelmont — The Frontier Conscience
Seat: Greenfall
Head: Marquess of Greenfall
Title: Marquesses of Greenfall
Court Role: Frontier garrison; quiet Alaric sympathizers
Sigil: Silver stag on green
Motto: “Restraint is Strength”
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House Rhydan — The Path Lords
Seat: Stonewatch
Head: Count Rhydan
Title: Counts of Stonewatch
Court Role: Controls mountain passes; logistics power
Sigil: Mountain wolf on gray
Motto: “Paths Are Power”
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House Morcant — The Blackmoor Dukes
Seat: Blackmoor
Head: Duke of Blackmoor
Title: Duke
Court Role: Strong regency supporters
Sigil: Black boar on gold
Motto: “Through Weakness, Strength”
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House Durnhal — The Eastern Hawks
Seat: Eastmarch
Head: Marquess of Eastmarch
Title: Marquesses of Eastmarch
Court Role: Border lords backing infant prince Cassian
Sigil: Silver hawk on green
Motto: “Steady Wings”
