House Tamrith : A Recent History Content . For the royal eyes of the High King Emeric only ! ( He so loves it when I start these reports this way . ) House Tamrith of Rivenspire has holdings primarily in the western half of that region , with numerous business interests that include agriculture , mercantiles , and commerce . Indeed , it was their thriving trade with the lands to the south that eventually led to strong ties with Stormhaven and the city of Wayrest . In many ways , the rivalry that marks the interplay of the three most prominent noble houses of Rivenspire ( Tamrith , Dorell , and Montclair ) dates back to the late period of the First Era , as each house established its reputation and its fortune and helped the region prosper . Of the three , Tamrith has the strongest tradition of piety and religious commitment , and the house has often called upon Arkay as its personal and most favored deity . As the High King is well aware , a good portion of his youth was spent in the company of two of Rivenspire ' s nobles — Baron Esmark Tamrith and Count Verandis Ravenwatch . And so it was with a heavy heart that the military might of Wayrest and its allies had to be turned against Rivenspire more than a decade ago . At the time , King Ranser of Shornhelm declared war upon Wayrest and forced his nobles to join him in his losing effort . Whatever their true feelings toward Wayrest , the noble houses of Rivenspire obeyed the call of their king and fielded troops against the High King . In short order , House Tamrith withdrew its support of King Ranser and petitioned for peace . House Dorell was quick to follow suit . Only House Ravenwatch , a relatively small concern compared to the other noble houses of Rivenspire , never took up arms . They remained neutral throughout the year - long conflict . House Montclair , meanwhile , supported King Ranser almost to the bitter end . They finally surrendered to the Wayrest alliance just before the battle that pushed Ranser ' s remaining forces back to the place now known as Traitor ' s Tor . In the aftermath of the conflict , Baron Tamrith emerged as a powerful force for peace and cooperation . It was his idea to form a ruling triumvirate to govern the region in the High King ' s name , and the leaders of all three noble houses pledged their loyalty to High King Emeric . The High King approved of the triumvirate , but also promised to select a new king of Shornhelm at the first opportunity . ( This one reminds the High King that this promise has yet to be fulfilled . ) Baron Esmark Tamrith married the daughter of House Elde , Janece , thus combining their fortunes and creating an even stronger political entity . The couple was blessed with two daughters , the pragmatic and thoughtful Eselde , and the strong and somewhat wilder Janeve . Four years ago , Eselde left Rivenspire to broaden her education and religious studies in Stormhaven , where she was a guest of the High King ' s court for the majority of that time . During the same period , young Janeve ( against her father ' s and sister ' s wishes ) joined the Shornhelm Guard . Eselde excelled in her studies , taking a particular interest in history , politics , diplomatic studies , and theology . She demonstrated a deep conviction in the teachings of Arkay and the Way of the Light , while also surpassing her contemporaries as a healer and champion of riddle contests . It was clear that she fully intended to prepare herself to eventually take on the mantle of leader of House Tamrith . Janeve likewise surpassed expectations . She quickly demonstrated amazing combat prowess , military strategy , and an ability to lead others in battle . She earned a number of rapid promotions , eventually becoming a Captain of the Guard . In addition to her role in the Shornhelm military , she also headed up the personal troops of House Tamrith . ( For the record , in times of war or other emergencies , it is not uncommon for house troops to join with the city guard to form a single fighting force to defend the region . ) If Janeve has a fault , it is her quick temper and love — some might say need — of constant action . It is with sad tidings that I report of the death of Baron Esmark Tamrith . He passed away just a few short months ago of natural causes . Eselde immediately left Stormhaven to return to Rivenspire and take up the mantle of house leader . Now , as Countess Eselde , she has taken her father ' s place as part of the ruling triumvirate of Rivenspire . So far , she has been performing admirably in the role , despite the constant disagreements with Baron Dorell . How she will interact with Baron Montclair has yet to be demonstrated , as the Baron has been absent from court these past few months , tending to the needs of his ailing wife . Barring unforeseen circumstances , I see a bright future ahead for the newly appointed Countess of House Tamrith . For the High King , Chancellor Regina Troivois , the Department of Interior Affairs