[center][b][u]NPC Houses[/u][/b] **For more information regarding the members of the Houses of Formaroth, please [url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/2985863]Click Here[/url]. [hider=House Du Paraquette of Sypius Plains] [b]Family Name[/b]: Du Paraquette [b]Kingdom Location[/b]: Sypius Plains [b]Crest[/b]: Gold and Red shield with a White Dragon on top [b]Family Motto[/b]: Loyalty is the Greatest Honour [b]Relations with Other Kingdoms[/b]: Poor [b]Family Reputation[/b]: Dubious, Greedy, Deceitful [b]Kingdom's Main Source of Economy[/b]: Focused on banking, and investments [b]Description of Kingdom[/b]: The Sypius Plains is located at the heart of Formaroth and is well known for being the home of the capital city of Nyhem. Despite this, the majority of land itself is of low economical value. It has low, quality soil leading to poor harvests and has very little in terms of high quality mining goods. The Scassia region is the only area which has a high level of value to it due to its rich, fertile soil and vast, forests used for lumber. The Scassia region is where the Du Paraquette’s manor house is located. Family Background: The Du Paraquette’s were made rulers of Sypius Plains by the Remonnet family centuries ago. During the reign of the Remonnet’s they served as faithful vassals, and in all their history have never opposed the Remonnet family. This house fought on the side of House Remonnet in the Remonnet - Manshrew Civil war. [/hider] [hider=House Mazeltof of Ralda] [b]Family Name[/b]: Mazeltof [b]Kingdom Location[/b]: Ralda [b]Crest[/b]: White Eagle on a Green background. [b]Family Motto[/b]: Never, ever quit [b]Relations with Other Kingdoms[/b]: Generally on good terms. [b]Family Reputation[/b]: Reliable, Honrouble, Kind. [b]Kingdom's Main Export Goods[/b]: Fish, Seafood, Wheat, Fruits and Vegetables. [b]Description of Kingdom[/b]: Ralda is located on a rather hilly region between the Irman Sea to the north-east, and mountains to the South-West. Ralda has quality soil, and that is the base of its wealth. Most of people in Ralda are either farmers, or fishermen, but Ralda also has a substantial amount of hunter’s and gatherer’s due to the forests close proximity. Most of the population in Ralda either live in hamlets, or isolated farmhouses. The largest settlement in Ralda is the port town of Fishgrove, which is located on the coast of central Ralda. Fishgrove is where the Mazeltof family calls home. [b]Family Background[/b]: The Mazeltof family used to be one of the most powerful, and wealthy of all noble families in Formaroth. However, 15 years ago, the price of wheat went down to a quarter of its original value, and as a result the kingdom was hit hard with financial losses. Currently Ralda is on its way up, but it is still far behind in economic terms, to what it used to be. The Mazeltof family is on very good terms with House Manshrew, and the majority of food imported into the Uzgob Desert originates from Ralda.[/hider] [hider=House Wulfrick of Nash] [b]Family Name[/b]: House Wulfrick [b]Kingdom Location[/b]: Nash [b]Crest[/b]: White and Black Shield with a White Horse [b]Family Motto[/b]: Beauty Favours the Wise Ones [b]Relations with Other Kingdoms[/b]: Neutral [b]Family Reputation[/b]: Rich, and Manipulative [b]Kingdom's Main Export Goods[/b]: Liquor, Fruits, Wine, Books, Pearls, Timber [b]Description of Kingdom[/b]: The Kingdom of Nash is a rich, and fertile place with plenty of open areas, of farmland in the south, and a large, forest area that covers the rest of the kingdom. The majority of the kingdom is rural, with a large number of the population living in hamlets, or isolated farmhouses, scattered throughout Nash. The nobles tend to live in large, well-guarded manor houses, made of stone or carved timber. The largest settlement in Nash is the town of Auchendale. [b]Family Background[/b]: House Wulfrick are the first, and current rulers of Nash. They tend to keep to themselves and rarely get involved in the affairs of others.[/hider] [hider=House Anjervine of Windmere] [b]Family Name[/b]: Anjervine [b]Kingdom Location[/b]: Windermere [b]Family Motto[/b]: God and my Right [b]Relations with Other Kingdoms[/b]: Good for the most part. [b]Family Reputation[/b]: The House of Anjervine is one of the oldest ruling families, and has intermarried with the now dead line of the House of Remonnet more than once on several occasions. King Henri is the son of the latest marriage (Mother was a Remonnet). The family is known to be one of the wealthiest, as it presides over the rich, trade route that sails along the mighty Vesser, a wide river that cuts through their lands, and connects the Irman Sea via a long winding route to the outer sea. In current times the House is known for its limitless, ambition, and there are whispers that before the last King of the Remonnet line died, that King Henri secured a promise from him of being the next to rule. [b]Kingdom's Main Export Goods[/b]: Timber, Produce, Wine, and Silver [b]Description of Kingdom[/b]: The Kingdom of Windermere and the Summer Isles is well populated and there are many strong holdfasts and towns dotted across Windermere as does the Summer Isles boast many strong seaports. The land is governed by many lords and knights all who claim fealty to the House of Anjervine, there are many lords and knights and the Anjervines can draw from a seemingly inexhaustible pool of ready knights and peasantry for their wars. The lands of Windmere are fed by the Vesser, a winding river that leads to the Irman Sea, and the Great Wood of Anjou is abundant in timber to be cut down and used. There are also a few valuable silver mines that cut into the mountains which signal the end to lands that are under the sway of the Anjervines. The Kingdom of Windermere's main seat of power is Vine, the seat of the Anjervines, it stretches along the bank of the Vesser and contains many thousands inside its double, stone walls. [b]Family Background[/b]: The House of Anjervine was founded by the third son, of the first Remonnet king, and they have always been steadfast, and loyal supporters, to their distant kinsman upon the throne. Often when war threatens the kingdom, they are the first to have answered the King's call.[/hider] [hider=House Neptune of Akki] [b]Family Name[/b]: House Neptune [b]Kingdom Location[/b]: Akki [b]Crest[/b]: Blue Shield with Turtle on the Front [b]Family Motto[/b]: Water and Fire [b]Relations with Other Kingdoms[/b]: While the political relations between House Neptune and the other Houses of Formaroth is mostly positive, people from Akki are often negatively stereotyped. Many believe that people who are from Akki are lawless criminals. [b]Family Reputation[/b]: Reliable, Honest and Carefree [b]Kingdom's Main Export Goods[/b]: Tobacco, Fish, Meat, Timber, Ships [b]Description of Kingdom[/b]: Akki is an island nation with most of its population living in the coastal areas. The majority of Akki’s inland is made up of a dense forest. Most of the settlements within Akki are either fishing villages, or port towns. Akki is infamous for smuggling, and trading in illegal goods. A common saying is that “If you can get arrested for selling it, you can find it in Akki.” As a result, for its relatively lax laws on crime, the residents of Akki are often unfairly stereotyped as criminals, by the rest of Formaroth. Akki is known for having the biggest, and most experienced fleet of ships for its navy, in all of Formaroth. [b]Family Background[/b]: The Neptune family were originally human, pirates who built the port town of Marren's Eve, (now the capital city of Akki). House Neptune gained a lot of wealth, and reputation through trading with the Elven Imperium, namely through slaves. After the Remonnet’s outlawed slavery in Formaroth, House Neptune retaliated, claiming independence for Akki. However, this rebellion was swiftly put down by the Remonnet’s forces, and Akki was once again under the crown’s control. Though the level of trade between the Elven Imperium, and Akki has never been the same since, there is still a sufficient amount of income for House Neptune, to effectively rule Akki.[/hider] [hider=House Staghain of Thralreth] [b]Family Name[/b]: House Staghain [b]Kingdom Location[/b]: Thralreth [b]Crest[/b]: Red and Purple Shield with a White Stag [b]Family Motto[/b]: As One, United and Free [b]Relations with Other Kingdoms[/b]: Average. On extremely good terms with House Sutharlan. [b]Family Reputation[/b]: Honest, loyal, honourable, good-hearted [b]Kingdom's Main Export Goods[/b]: Wheat, Fruit, Timber, Meat, Fish [b]Description of Kingdom[/b]: Northern Thralreth is known for its fertile land, and lush terrain. Northern, and central Thralreth is entirely made up of farmlands, and woodlands, and produces more food than most other kingdoms combined (only rivalled by House Mazeltof of Ralda). North of Thralreth, is the Legon forest; a massive area, of densely covered forest, which spreads on for hundreds of miles. Southern Thralreth has a much colder climate and is considered to be a harsh area to build a life in. The majority of the population in Thralreth lives rurally, with the largest settlements being slightly, bigger, than towns. The capital of Thralreth is Faemley Castle, located in central Thralreth and home to the Staghain family. [b]Family Background[/b]: House Staghain were one of the first houses to swear fealty to the Remonnet family, and strongly believes that Formaroth is better united under one banner. Throughout their history, House Staghain holds close ties with House Sutharlan and maintains genial, and friendly relations.[/hider] [hider=House Tuania of Telmarion] [b]Family Name[/b]: House Tuania [b]Kingdom Location[/b]: Telmarion [b]Crest[/b]: Black Shield with a White Wolf on the Front [b]Family Motto[/b]: Righteous in Duty [b]Relations with Other Kingdoms[/b]: Negative, and suspicious due to the misery that Evelyn Tuania caused during her reign as Head Advisor under King Heylot’s rule. [b]Family Reputation[/b]: Dubious, untrustworthy>though these views are not necessarily true. [b]Kingdom's Main Export Goods[/b]: Stone, Wheat, Siege weapons, Wood Crafting; Furniture, Carts, Tools, etc. [b]Description of Kingdom[/b]: Telmarion is a reasonably, large kingdom, located to the north of Alenius, and South of Glarmion. The majority of the land in central Telmarion, is harsh, and rocky, with sparse areas suitable for farmland. There are a few areas of woodland, but they are scattered, and are considered small in comparison to the other forests, in other kingdoms. The land around the edge of the kingdom is much more lush, and fertile, making for excellent farm land. As a result, the majority of the population in Telmarion lives around the edges of the kingdom in either villages, hamlets, or towns. However, there are number of mining villages scattered across central Telmarion, whose residents make a decent living off quarrying. The capital of Telmarion is the stronghold of Clarn, which is home to the Tuania family, and located in central Telmarion. [b]Family Background[/b]: The Tuania family was originally well-respected, and yet underappreciated at the same time. As a result, the Tuania family was desperately sought a reason, to prove their family name. Therefore, when King Heylot asked for their eldest child, Evelyn, to be his new Head Advisor, the Tuania family happily accepted, believing that they would finally be appreciated by the rest of Formaroth. Unfortunately for them, both Heylot, and Evelyn turned out to be cruel, corrupt, and evil individuals who spread unspeakable misery across the land. As a result, once the civil war had ended many blamed the Tuania family for what had happened, due to the role that Evelyn played in Heylot’s tyranny. Currently the Tuania family is desperately trying to redeem their family name.[/hider] [hider=House Humber of Coruneon and Rathikun] [b]Family Name[/b]: House Humber [b]Kingdom Location[/b]: Coruneon/Rathikun [b]Crest[/b]: Black and White Shield with a Black Jaguar [b]Family Motto[/b]: Freedom or Death [b]Relations with Other Kingdoms[/b]: Neutral, on good terms with House Manshrew [b]Family Reputation[/b]: Strong willed, head strong, carefree [b]Kingdom's Main Export Goods[/b]: Stone, Ore; Iron, Steel, Copper, Meat [b]Description of Kingdom[/b]: The kingdom of Coruneon, and Rathikun, has a harsh terrain with various ravines and canyons scattered across its lands. The coastlands possess rich, fertile soil and are used to provide the kingdom with food. The people of the kingdom are harsh, and straight to the point; however, they also possess a carefree attitude. The majority of the populace live in mountain villages, or coastal towns. The capital city of Coruneon, is Calchester Hold; a castle which is considered by many to be an impenetrable, structure in Formaroth. To the north is the large town of Sipdon, which was the original capital of Rathikun. Coruneon’s climate is considered to be warm and pleasant by most. Rathikun however is extremely hot and many who live in the south of Formaroth find the temperature unbearable when they first arrive. [b]Family Background[/b]: House Humber originally ruled only Coruneon. During the Remonnet’s conquest of Formaroth, House Humber supported the Remonnet’s, and conquered the kingdom of Rathikun for the Remonnet family. Impressed with the loyalty of the Humber family, the Remonnet’s allowed House Humber to keep the lands of Rathikun for itself. During the civil war, Humber supported House Manshrew, and were considered to be their strongest allies.[/hider] [hider=House Greensworth of Orog] [b]Family Name[/b]: House Greensworth [b]Kingdom Location[/b]: Orog [b]Crest[/b]: Green and Purple Shield with a White Rabbit [b]Family Motto[/b]: Ever Progressing [b]Relations with other Kingdoms[/b]: Neutral [b]Family Reputation[/b]: Weak, Idiotic, Pathetic [b]Kingdom's Main Export Goods[/b]: Wine, Fruits, wheat [b]Description of Kingdom[/b]: Orog is a luscious, and beautiful land with a hot, yet pleasant climate. The majority of the land is either forest, or farmland. Many of the citizens live in towns, and villages as well as numerous, farmhouses scattered across Orog. Like the rest of the nobles in Orog, House Greensworth lives in a grand manor house. The capital of Orog, is Hordrigg Fort. [b]Family Background[/b]: House Greensworth have been the rulers of Orog since the Remonnet’s conquered Formaroth, and have a strong reputation for being incompetent. Due to their weak-willed nature, they will often support the crown regardless of who is King or Queen.[/hider] [hider=House Lanistark of Glarmion] [b]Family Name[/b]: Lanistark [b]Kingdom Location[/b]: Glarmion [b]Crest[/b]: Orange and Silver Shield with a White Bull [b]Family Motto[/b]: Steel and Blood [b]Relations with Other Kingdoms[/b]: Positive with House Humber, and Manshrew, considered aggressive by others. [b]Family Reputation[/b]: Aggressive, Barbaric, Headstrong, [b]Kingdom's Main Export Goods[/b]: Ore, Stone, Meat, Horses, Wheat [b]Description of Kingdom[/b]: Lower Glarmion is considered to be a pleasant environment to live in, with its abundance of green fields, quaint forests, and plenty of freshwater lakes, and rivers. Lower Glarmion produces all of the food that the people of Glarmion consume. Upper Glarmion possesses a rougher terrain, and is mostly inhabited by stones masons, and miners. Glarmion has an extremely hot climate. Most people in Glarmion either live in outlying villages, or towns with castles to protect them. Due to the structure of Glarmion most people live their daily lives with little interference from its rulers. [b]Family Background[/b]: Before the Remonnet’s conquered Formaroth, Glarmion was made up of hundreds of different warring tribes. When the Remonnet forces arrived to invade Glarmion, Tribe Lanistark was one of the few that fought on the side of the Remonnet’s. As a reward for their loyalty, the Remonnet’s made them the new rulers of Glarmion.[/hider] [/center]