House Ruiter

House Ruiter is a Noble House of the Reach founded by Esterad Ruiter sometime after the Rhedonian invasion of the Continent. House Ruiter is known for its excellent cavalry soldiers. It is a vassal of House Lavyne.
==History==
House Ruiter was founded by Ser Esterad Ruiter shortly after the Battle of the Reach. One of Ian the Great's most trusted allies, Esterad was knighted and given land in the northern part of the Reach. House Ruiter was one of the more powerful Noble Houses of the Reach until it suffered a crippling defeat to House Corbray, a Noble House from the same region which they shared a mutual rivalry and hatred with. They requested aid from House Lavyne to aid them in a penultimate battle in exchange for their vassalship. Together, with the crippled forces of House Ruiter and the overwhelming force of Knights from House Lavyne, House Corbray itself was crushed, forcing a cease-fire between the two houses. House Ruiter was however left with little territory as House Corbray was given the lands they had conquered before their defeat.
Category:Noble Houses
Category:The Reach