The Old Blood

The Old Blood is a term referring to Lordamere's nine oldest and most powerful houses. With the exception of House Trysaine, who were deposed by House Alabastor and almost rendered extinct, the Old Blood rule Lordamere's nine most populous provinces.
The houses are House Vrynn, House Tyrith, House Aldor, House Florent, House Corellian, House Arden, House Cayne, House Pryor, and House Trysaine.