House Pyreheart-Vespoya

House Pyreheart-Vespoya are truly ancient, dating back to the days of Esparr. Their base of power is in the old Esparran capitol, Esperanza, the City of Dawn, where they have been undisturbed for centuries. From time to time, another house had tried to unseat them, but with little success. At present, they are ruled by Vasco Pyreheart-Vespoya, who had been disinherited by his insane father, who was overthrown and killed in the War of the Dawn. Internal infighting has weakened the house, but it is beginning to recover its prior strength.
==Notable NPCs==
Grayaz Pyreheart-Vespoya, Former Duke of the House
An old man who had been the Duke of House Pyreheart-Vespoya for many decades. He was widely considered insane, though not to his face. He was assassinated during the War of the Dawn.
Catalina Spellmeyer, Duchess of the House (deceased)
Paternal Aunt of Marielle Spellmeyer. She had secretly made protection amulets which kept her children from the Dawn King's influence and so kept them sane.
Vasco Pyreheart-Vespoya, Duke of the House
Vasco was sent to negotiate with Sorrowsworn, and the meeting was interrupted by Athesian heroes. After the Sorrowsworn ordered Vasco and his men to attack the Athesians, he turned against his father's intentions and swore to serve Athesia until his father was removed from rulership. After the War of the Dawn, he returned to rule his House, swearing fealty to Athesia.
Haldon Pyreheart-Vespoya, Heir Presumptive
After his brother Vasco's rebellion, Haldon had serious misgivings about his father's plans. After being sent to present the Midnight Marques, masquerading as Tomar Benitez Devante, he finally cracked and joined his brother in exile.
Lucrezia Pyreheart-Vespoya, Eldest Daughter
Lucrezia was married to Placido Olmos Devante, a vassal of House Devante in an effort to secure an alliance. Under her father, this effort seems to have been in vain, but relations have now improved.
Rosa Pyreheart-Vespoya, Younger Daughter
Betrothed to the Admiral Elect, she was rescued from her father's clutches by Ceryndra, Lifa and Roshana.
Isabella Pyreheart-Vespoya, Youngest Daughter
Isabella was the betrothed of Ramon Vespoya Armino, the second son of House Armino. Rescued from her father's clutches by Ceryndra, Lifa and Roshana. The marriage never took place.
Francesca Pyreheart-Vespoya, Youngest Daughter
Twin sister to Isabella, she was rescued by Ceryndra, Lifa and Roshana.
Johanna Pyreheart-Vespoya, Paternal Niece, Former Duchess of House Armino
===Vassal Lords===
The vassal lords of House Pyreheart-Vespoya are also the younger sons of Duke Grayaz.
Antso Pyreheart-Vespoya, 3rd Son, Rebel Heir (Deceased)
With the exile of Haldon and Vasco, Antso became the heir to the House. In preparation for this he was granted the lands which previously belonged to his elder brother and served his father as a Vassal Lord. With the return of Vasco, he found himself in a two-way, Civil War with brother against brother of his house, and as a consequence died.
Juan Pyreheart-Vespoya, 4th Son
Benedict Pyreheart-Vespoya, 5th Son
Ernst Pyreheart-Vespoya, 6th Son (Deceased)
Heinrich Pyreheart-Vespoya, 7th Son
Walder Pyreheart-Vespoya, 8th Son (Deceased)
==Relationships==
House Armino
Marriage Alliance
House Devante
Marriage Alliance
House Spellmeyer
Neutral, Spellmeyer acts as a mediator between Pyreheart-Vespoya and other blocks.