House Malbeck

House Malbeck of the Canopy is a vassal house from the Southlands that holds fealty to House Ross. Their lands are located on the island of the Canopy, southwest of Stargarde. Their sigil is a cluster of purple grapes on a magenta field.
== History ==
=== Background ===
The Canopy is known for producing the finest wines in the Kingdom of Aqoris. Due to their island location, their merchant ships require great protection at sea, so the Malbeck fleet is one of the four largest in the realm. The Malbecks enjoy a particularly close relationship with their former overlord, House Daradon and a close relationship with their current overlord, House Ross. They joined the First Daradon Rebellion, resulting in House Malbeck being taxed heavily by House Durham and House Daradon being stripped of some of their vassals, requiring House Malbeck to swear to House Durham. 
The Durhams and the Malbecks did not have an amicable relationship so when House Durham rebelled, House Malbeck was one of the first to pledge their forces to House Ross and fight the Durhams. The Malbecks fought against the Daradons in the Second Daradon Rebellion and blockaded Stargarde using their fleet. The Malbecks and the Daradons reconciled after the war. 
Malbecks have married Daradons and Perles over the centuries. 
Category:Houses from the Southlands
Category:Vassal Houses
Category:House Malbeck