Haven Noblity

The Haven Nobility are the Noble Hosues of Haven and have been major reoccurring antagonists in the story. While originally serving the purposes a noble should, being generous benefactors of the country and helping to lead it justly, a majority of them over time would become increasingly corrupt and tyrannical. This at worst was when the nobility effectively ruled the country via proxy, during the corrupt and cruel reign of the Deitus Princes. Ever since Michael took the throne they have lost a significant amount of their power and influence, but remain the country's wealthy and elite. He has since made great efforts to reform the nobility structure and its impact on decisions regarding Haven's governing body.
==Noble Houses==
===Founding Members===
The original Noble families that formed at the beginning of Haven's creation alongside Xance Deitus.
====House Imera====
Previously lead by Perena Imera before her secret murder and replacement at the hands of Dascel Pietrovich. Currently leaderless and in danger of becoming defunct as Perena had no children or siblings that anyone knows of.
====House O'Donnel====
Lead by the now retired Master General Malcolm O'Donnel. Beloved and respected for being one of the few noble houses to never engage in corruption and always put the people of Haven first.
====House Estence====
One of Haven's most prestigious and exceptional magical families. Founders of Haven's first and only school of sorcery.
===Later Generations===
The Noble families that rose to power in the ages after Haven's early years.
====House Howlbane====
Arriana's family. Was leaderless and in danger of becoming defunct until she made the decision to rightfully take her place as Lady Howlbane.
==== House Vanraguard ====
Previously lead by Gerald Vanraguard and later his sister Gwen Vanraguard. Exceptionally corrupt and malicious, after Gerald's death at the hands of Erykas Liandri in revenge for her mother's assassination House Vanraguard lost their political power and influence entirely. After Gwen's death, Michael decreed the House officially defunct.
==== House Dograne ====
Previously lead by the world famous Doctor Morgana Dograne. When her creation the Omega Strain Werewolf was revealed and her genocidal intent behind it, she was imprisoned and later executed, and House Dograne was immediately stripped of their power and authority. Is currently lead by Morgana's sister Kayle.
==== House Royals ====
Previously lead by Ruben Royals. When the atrocities House Royals committed were exposed following Ruben's apparent death, they lost some of their power, but it wasn't until Michael took the throne that he forcefully terminated their status as a Noble House. Following Ruben's real death at the hands of Alexander Vries on Cambora, House Royals ceased to be.
==== House Corrick ====
Lead by Nestor Corrick. A wealthy family of merchants, Nestor's son Terrance married into the Angela Family by marrying Aginira. Renowned for developing and improving Haven's trade routes as well as greatly expanding their export industry.
=== New Generation ===
The Noble families that came to be within the last 100 years. Much of the new generation are reviled, for many rose to power during the Princes' tyrannical reign and simply bribed their way to noble status.
==== House Hearthwind ====
Previously lead by Caleb Hearthwind and became a Noble family 8 years ago. In reality, Caleb was a man called Freddy and a high ranking member of Rose Scarlet's Seraphim Gang. Betrayed Rose and along with several other members used their vast wealth to make new identities and buy their way into nobility. After the Roses Arc, their Noble status is currently on probation, as Michael wishes to see if Caleb and Sharon's three children follow in their parent's footsteps, or decide to become a force for good.
==== House Berekan ====
Currently lead by Lance Berekan and rose to Nobility 80 years ago. Respected as some of Haven's best scholars. Unbeknownst to most, they have ancestry in dragons.