The Game Begins

*Merrec's handwriting, penned in flawless High Anuirean script, with the slightest shake*








My lord Cathal. With the Imperial Summons to the Taeghan court, I have taken the liberty to refresh your memory of the various noble houses of the kingd- ahem, of the Imperial Province. It is a monumental moment in Taeghan history. A new Anuirean Emperor, not seen in 500 years will journey at Stormpoint. What follows is a list of the heads of the various houses in our land.

- Branna Nentril, head of House Nentril, ruler of Bayside. A new noble house in Taeghas. Supporter of Harald Khorien during the war, a traditionalist, the daughter of a hero of the common folk and the greatest influence in the Taeghan military forces.

- Noelen Bhaine, head of House Bhaine, ruler of Bhaine. The Bhaines have always been a major mercantile power in Taeghas, with their guilds controlling several of the land and sea routes passing through the Province. Though not of a great lineage, their wealth grants them power and a voice in the court.

- Blaede Sloere, head of House Sloere, ruler of Brosien. Brosien used to be part of Brosengae until Toerlin's rebellion. Blaede is a fop, a disgrace of his family and wasting away his fortune in frivolous pursuits.

- Gaelin Isilvire, head of House Isilvire, ruler of Islien. The Isilvires are an ancient and powerful family, with a bloodline rivaling that of the greatest Anuirean families. They have wed into the Boeruines, the Avans, the Mhorieds and many more families throughout the Old Empire. Gaelin is a very educated man, a scholar, and a supporter of both Darien Avan and Harald Khorien.

- Geoffrey Khorien, technically next in line for House Khorien, ruler of Portage. After his father lost the War of Succession, Geoffrey had to contend with the burning shame of carrying his father's defeat on his shoulders.

- Richard Duene, head of House Duene, ruler of Seamist. Richard Duene is known as the Justicar among his people, for ruling with a fair and just hand; he controls the mines of the Seamist mountains and keeps the roads to Avanil open.

- Lorica Norvien, head of House Norvien, ruler of Seasdeep. Lorica is the intendant of the Taeghan seat. She is the administrator of Taeghas, loyal to Avan and Khorien, making sure that the court and noble houses adhere to the rules and traditions of the realm.

As always my lord, I am here to serve. I will be making preparations for your journey. Eyes Ever On Our Prey.