House Corcoran

The Ancient and Most Noble House of Corcoran are a vassal house to the Knoxes and are considered the backbone of their liege-lord's military strength. Chivalry is an extremely important concept to those who inhabit the foggy mountain ranges of Mistvale Island, from the most meagre of peasants to the highest of lords. Many famous knights have come from the region; the founder of the house, a peasant soldier named Corcoran, was an example of this. He rose to fame when a group of Senate Ambassadors were accosted by bandits in the night; Corcoran had been sleeping in his hut nearby, and yet when roused by the sound of the conflict, his intervention proved fierce enough to drive the attackers off. For this he was granted a keep and lands of his own by the grateful Senate. Corcoran's descendants eventually partnered with House Knox and were raised to the nobility, and have served their masters with distinction ever since. However, by 1014AE, the House is in danger of dying out; the leader of the family, Aloysius Corcoran, is a recluse in his keep who has no wife or sons. While his brother Sir Barra Corcoran is a famed knight with a daughter of his own, the two are the last of the male line, and with no heir apparent, Mistvale is expected to pass to the daughter's husband Preston Knox. 
The Knox-Blackthorne War was harsh upon the Corcorans. Sir Barra Corcoran was captured and later in killed in captivity by Jacques Blackthorne following his defeat at the Fourth Battle for Nchurdamz. Aislinn was captured as well, and is currently being held by Talia Blackthorne at the Sabre Villa. Aloysius remains a recluse in his keep, as ever.
Category:Noble Houses