House Shadhavar

House Shadhavar is one of the five houses that makes up the Court of Abishot.
The current house leader is Most Esteemed Xekral Shadhavar
Shadhavar's house colors are Purple and Silver. Their house banner displays the head of a unicorn, a ship upon the waters, an anchor, and compass rose.
== Description | ==
Shadhavar are the Port Lords of Abishot, governing all sea trade, and maritime industry within Abishot. Many of the current noble members have been raised up from sea-faring origins, as the house values individuality and a varied skill set. As a result, the title of Esteemed is granted to all House members, with their preferred titles following the honorific. The head of the House is usually designated by the honorific "Most Esteemed".
== Lands | ==
The Shadhavar Estate resides upon a rocky promotory within the Western Dock Ward of Abishot, and is home to the only entrance to an expansive network of catacombs beneath the city. Despite their proximity to the coast line, the catacombs remain dry, being separated from the waters by layers of non-porous rock. The Nobles of Shadhavar use certain locations within the catacombs as a mausoleum, storage, and is also home to the Esteemed Tea Sommelier's private workshop, and the Esteemed Memebb's private distillery. It has also been suggested that the catacombs may also connect to the mines of House Stars. The estate itself is expansive, housing multiple buildings, including a well stocked stables that has been recently rebuilt in a more favorable location, and proudly displays the pride and joy of Most Esteemed Xekral, Claudette, a massive Corpse Flower, right in front of the entry way.
Within the multi towered keep is a large ballroom, an exansive kitchen, multiple studies and studios, in addition to the private quarters of each noble. It is said that the keep is haunted, by mostly benign spirits, and they have been known to play music from time to time.
The Dock Ward of Abishot is home to a wide variety of people, and, as such locations often do, houses many different shops and speacialty stores.
The Beaches of Abishot reside on the northen half of the claimed coastline, and are open for swimming, surfing, and personal boating/fishing.
The Docks of Abishot cover most of the Southern half of Abishot's claimed coast line, having been recently rebuilt following the Sea Serpent Attack. The new docks are designed to be stronger, and allow for better berthing of ships, as well as to ease the burdens of loading/unloading cargo. The Docks are also home to the Shadhavar Shipyards and Abishot Dry Docks, where the New Abishot Fleet is currently being built, and made sea-worthy. The crown jewel of the fleet is a ship dubbed the Inky Depths, and is a vessel that was stolen by the Rakkus Crew, recovered, and named after Ink of the Ivy of House Zattari who spearheaded it's covert recovery and refinishing. The docks also have massive warehouses and multiple fishmongers, as well as Abishot's Customs House and Port Master's Office.
Additional places of note:
The Leaky Hull: An inn that serves mostly sailors and the local residents, but often those new in town find their way to this popular and boistrous inn.
Serious Bees-ness Meadery: A meadery frequented and patronized by Esteemed Memebb Guilty.
Zomb's Es-tea-med Teas: A popular tea parlor and merchant that pays homage to the Esteemed Tea Sommelier Zomb.
Rex's Writing and Reading: A Book dealer who specializes in rare and wonderous books, championed by Esteemed Orator Sensei Rex Septimus.
Sea Urchins Shanty: An orphange championed by both House Shadhavar and Koppodrazi Sensei of House Stefarni.
Esteemed Styles: A high end fashion boutique that may or may not be kept operable soley by Most Esteemed Xekral's need for constant wardrobe changes and upgrades.
Baker of Demons Bakery: A tongue-in-cheek bakery who flaunts their adventurous flavors, heavily patroned by Esteemed Mother of Demons.
Ship in a Bottle: Supply shop for anything a ship may need.
Gotta Catch 'Em All: A great source for fishing nets and traps of all shapes and sizes.
Tempest's Cloak: Temple of Luniar, incorporates a massive lighthouse used by ships.
Hall of Echoes: Temple of Lianda.
Abishotian Outfitters: A gear shop for anything a sailor may need on a voyage.
Deep Dives and Thrives: An organization specializing in underwater retrieval of goods.
Soup for Swabbies: An open kitchen for sailors and any other folk needing sustenence, there is always a tasty seafood chowder on the menu.
Rod N's Reels: A bait and tackle shop.
Shady's Sea Crates: A beach-neighboring Gift Shop.
High Tides Surf Shop: A shop that caters to the growing crowd of Abishotian Wave Cravers.
== History | ==
== Current Nobles | ==
Most Esteemed Xekral
Esteemed Adjutant Vindica
Esteemed Orator Sensei Rex Septimus
Esteemed Tea Sommelier Ny C Zomb
Esteemed MemeBb Guilty
Esteemed Mother of Demons
Esteemed Friend of Beasts
Esteemed Razzed
== Mercenaries sponsored by House Shadhavar | ==
Prek Gnawbone
Nwalme
Abdiel
Onvrahg Grinfeng
== Notable Events and Achievements | ==
Led defense and evacuation of Abishot Citizenry in the Sea Serpent Attack.
==Faction Benefits==
House Shadhavar is a faction for the Mercenaries branch of Embrel Organized Play and offers the following benefits for its mercenaries:
* Proficiency with Water Vehicles.
* Advantage on a Deception skill check (once per session).
* Advantage on an Intimidation skill check (once per session).
* Receive one Grappling Hook or one Shadhavar Brass Knuckles.
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