House of Kroma

The House of Kroma was one of Torrune's most important mercantile clans in the early years after the city bought its independence from Charagma. In 1103 CV, when Talrik of the House of Turpin was forced to abdicate the archonal seat due to ill health, Leovar of the House of Kroma was elected as his replacement and thus became the third Lord of the City. He ruled for twelve years and died peacefully in his bed. The next archon after him was Alberic of the House of Thoab, who infamously abolished the election of archons and instead passed his title on to his son, establishing the pattern of patrilineal succession that has lasted ever since. 
After Leovar's archonate, the House of Kroma's influence waned somewhat, though they remained comfortable and respectable. However, they came to be closely aligned with the House of Lugaro. This benefited them during the long rule of XXXXXX, first archon of that name, but in 1176 CV his younger son Jerrard was overthrown by the House of Serekan. For supporting the old regime, the House of Kroma was persecuted by the new archon, XXXXX of Serekan. Their wealth and holdings were confiscated and many of their members were imprisoned, or executed, on trumped-up charges. Many others were driven out of the city altogether. The Kroma clan was reduced to insignificance and their name itself died out over time through intermarriage with other minor trading families.