House Akerse

House Akerse is an Aedwinian clan based in the port town of Easterbury on Glanrich Isle.
==History==
The clan was founded by Kenelm Akerse, a well-connected merchant and diplomat whose work turned the port of Easterbury on Glanrich Isle from a simple dock to a powerful trading hub between the kingdoms of Aedwin and Lauchette. Kenelm profited greatly from the War of Daggers and was a strong loyalist to Aedwin. However, his death meant the patriarchy was passed to his firstborn son, Phillip. Phillip upheld the Akerse family's status as influential diplomats and economists while also enforcing the laws of the kingdom as the incumbent magistrate of Easterbury. However, as Phillip's health grew worse, his two eldest sons, Martyn and Sanford, were poised to take the reigns of the clan, with Martyn slated to take over Phillip's position as magistrate in their hometown, while Sanford represented the house's interests on the court of Aedwin.
During a period of war between Aedwin and Hallengard in 54 CE, Sanford Akerse ascended from his position on the Council of New Steinberg to the throne following his predecessor's assassination. This gave a member of House Akerse the throne, but it was not to last, as the war decimated Aedwin and King Sanford gave his life in exchange for amnesty for his men. King Sanford was executed by Hallengard after serving as ruler for only two weeks and was later canonized. Upon hearing this news, the already ill Phillip Akerse immediately passed away, leaving a shaken Martyn Akerse as the Count of Glanrich Isle during a dark time in Aedwin's history, greatly scaling back the House's influence to only local matters.
==Appearance==
The house colors are black and blue. Members of House Akerse are generally of average height for Aedwinians, though many unusually have stark white hair.
==Activities==
House Akerse has a reputation for being strong believers in the authority of the monarchy. Due to the convenient location of Easterbury to connect to other nations of the world, they are well-regarded for their diplomatic and business efforts; however, the Akerse clan is often prejudiced in private.
While Kenelm Akerse was interested in making gold off of war and other conflicts, Phillip Akerse and his sons turned towards patronage of the arts instead. Their sponsorship of artisans has contributed to Easterbury's continued success as a trade hub, as these goods are frequently sought after by well-to-do merchants.
==Notable members==
* Martyn Akerse, son of Phillip; inherited Glanrich county
* Kenelm Akerse, founder of the house; influential merchant and diplomat (deceased)
* Phillip Akerse, son of Kenelm; patron of the arts and count of Glanrich Isle (deceased)
* Sanford Akerse, son of Phillip; former magistrate and brief wartime king (deceased)
* (formerly) Grayson wan Gramayre, nephew of Phillip; left the house for piracy
==Family tree==
Category:Houses