House Challinder

House Challinder is an old Alenthylian family, with its roots going back nearly as far as the city of Ashford's creation. House Challinder commands the expansive military of House Dunwell, acting as the Marshal and high command.
== History ==
Formed a short time after the creation of the city of Ashford, the first member of House Challinder was a high-ranking general in House Dunwell's military. After a great battle in the defense of the city, the man was knighted and allowed to take a crest of his own to form his own house. Since then, members of House Challinder have acted as commanders in House Dunwell's military. Due to the size and influence of House Dunwell's military, many of the battles in Alenthylian history have contained a Challinder general.
== Significance ==
House Challinder has no military of their own, nor any men in service of their House. However, despite this, they control one of the largest and most powerful militaries in Alenthyl. The House Dunwell military is one of the only militaries in Alenthyl that remains gathered and standing even in times of peace. Most others only call in levies and troops during times of war.
The men of House Challinder are trained from birth to be skilled warriors, tacticians, and strategists so they may one day be commanders within the military.
== Relationships ==
While House Dunwell maintains a nearly hostile relationship with many other Houses in Alenthyl, House Challinder remains neutral, almost amiable with the other Houses, due to the lack of interaction with many of them, outside of formal gatherings that House Dunwell attends.
=== Notable Members ===
* Sir Rory Challinder, eldest son of {Garlan Challinder}, Marshal of House Dunwell's military.
** His wife, {Bidelia O'Quinn}, who died after giving birth to Rory's son. The two were never married.
*** His son, Rylon Challinder, a bastard that Rory legitimized in the name of the Capewells. Former squire to Dame Bianca Dellacroix.
* Moris Challinder, Rory's younger brother and holder of House Challinder's estate.
** His wife, Willa Marelle.
*** His eldest daughter, Layla Challinder
*** His youngest daughter, Matilda Challinder
* Lisette Challinder, Garlan's youngest child and only daughter. Widow to Sir {James Dervin}
== Family Tree ==
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