House of Matheredor

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> None shall stand in our way!
>
> Words of House Matheredor.

The **House of Matheredor** (also known as **House Matheredor**) is a noble house, controlled by the Matheredor Family, that hails from Northern Lordaeron. It is currently led by Duke Adorlan Matheredor.

## History

### ~Year -2,800 BDP

As Thoradin united the human tribes to ally with the elves of Quel'Thalas, not all were as readily accepting of the elves gift of magic to the humans. The warrior lords of Tirisfal Glades that would eventually make up the Matheredor family grew vocally concerned of magic and believed it to be a sign of the downfall of humans.

### ~Year -1,200 BDP

The family returned from Arathor to their ancestral home of Tirisfal Glades, to the area that would be named "Lordaeron" in honor of Lordain.

As humans began taking up surnames, the family collectively chose "Matheredor" and united themselves. Their loyalty to the Kingdom of Lordaeron was rewarded as the family made efforts to commit resources and troops at the King's whim. These rewards ranged from money, to land, to promotions in opportunity. Eventually, Matheredor family members would reach even the ears of the King and join what would eventually be considered a nobility class. They prided themselves in their steadfast loyalty, and fervent desire to plunge themselves to the King's will without second thought. The lands they were rewarded with would eventually be named Ebonfall, based out of Northern Lordaeron.

The rise of Dalaran brought forth concern and ultimately, disgust within the ranks of the Matheredor family. The family began it's inward turn and reclused to many outside the nobility.

### Year 20 ADP

Like the rest of Lordaeron, House Matheredor suffered nearly catastrophic casualties during The Third War . Their reclusive tendencies over the last several generations and the mountainous, rocky, terrain of Ebonfall proved to be their saving grace from the undead tide.

Young Adorlan Matheredor returned from Dalaran with his own collective of troops and was able to reclaim the city before it's complete and utter destruction. Unfortunately, Adorlan's parents, Victor and Katelaine Matheredor, perished in the sacking. Adorlan would then assume his birthright as Lord of House Matheredor. Lord Zeke Matheredor and Lady Sky Matheredor were sent away to recover from the horror's they witnessed and live their lives free from the struggles of post war nobility. The House colors of blue and black would be changed to red and black.

Alone and desolate the House spent many years recovering. Survival required further reclusivity. The time was spent waiting, collecting, training, and planting the seeds that would eventually lead to their revival. Unable to assist The Alliance of Lordaeron, the house skipped much of the conflict in the following years.

### Year 27 ADP

The House officially joins The Grand Alliance and pledges fealty to High King Varian Wrynn.

Adorlan Matheredor would soon the adopt the title of Count and showcase his newly rebuilt city and troops. He reignited the passion for service among his remaining family and vassals; House Matheredor would then become involved in every major conflict as the request of the High King. The House was opened to all people to join and serve under the Matheredor banner. Land, race, creed, magic... none of these mattered. What united the people of House Matheredor was their unwavering loyalty to the The Alliance, their passion, and their adoration of Adorlan Matheredor.

House Matheredor establishes it's consulate in the Dwarven District of Stormwind.

### Year 33 ADP

Adorlan Matheredor continued his efforts of revamping and revitalizing House Matheredor. As a part of his efforts, he reached out to extended family that had been previously shunned by Victor Matheredor. Among these families included the Clemmons, the Fletchers, the Hallewells, and the Sherwoods.

Alithia Lazare of House Lazare emigrates from Kul'Tiras to the Eastern Kingdoms. A trade deal is struck, and House Lazare pledges vassalage to House Matheredor. Upon House Lazare's failure to meet the needs of their people, the House is absorbed by House Matheredor allowing House Matheredor access to their Drustvar fishing ports.

#### Deceitful Spring

Emrys McEny, a new Guard of House Matheredor, uncovers an assassination plot led by Aldritch and Sybil Fletcher. Among the Fletcher loyalists included many troops and most of Adorlan's High Council. Known as the, Deceitful Spring, all involved were convicted of treason and publicly hung. The bodies were left to sway for several days, as a warning, and the air of Ebonfall smelled of rotting corpses until they were taken down and burnt in a mass grave. Sybil Fletcher was, reportedly, carrying in her 3rd trimester. For his discovery, Emrys was promoted to Inquisitor of House Matheredor and the Inquisitor title was delegated as The Lord's Right Hand.

#### Recovery

As Adorlan mentally and spiritually recovered from the knowledge of his family's treachery, he further reclused. The House suffered major losses during the Battle for Lordaeron, and the Battle for Darkshore, forcing it to recluse during much of the War in Kul'Tiras. The House re-emerges, ready for the assault on the Black Empire at High King Anduin's order.

House Matheredor moves it's consulate to the Cathedral District of Stormwind.

#### The Tri-House Accord

Shortly after Matheredor's reemergence, a deal was struck between Lord Zevaron Escanlon, Lord of House Stygian and Escanlon. and Duke Adorlan Matheredor. The deal combines Houses Stygian and Escanlon under the Matheredor Banner.

### Shadowlands

*Pardon us while we conduct our official record-keeping for the last year.*

### Dragonflight

*Pardon us while we conduct our official record-keeping for the last year.*

## Hierarchy

*Current as of July 2020*

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## OOC

House Matheredor is an 18+ guild that requires at least listening in Discord VC for certain events. Several nights a week, we offer DnD 5e style combat events using the Warcraft Heroes 2.1/3.0 handbook and community night where we watch videos/movies and play non-Warcraft games together such as JackBox Party, Cards Against Humanity, Secret Hitler, and Deceit. As of Patch 8.3, we have created a dedicated raiding team that raids 1-2 nights a week. Monthly, we host raffle prizes for discord activity.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, come chat with us!

## Known members

*Pardon us while we conduct our official Year 33 census for our General Forces members.*

### Leadership

#### High Council

* Duke Adorlan Matheredor- Lord of House Matheredor, House Stygian, and House Escanlon
* Duchess Viviayna Matheredor- Duchess of House Matheredor, Incumbent Magistrix of the Hexguard
* Inquisitor Emrys McEny- High Inquisitor of the House, Incumbent Lord Commander of the General Forces
* Spymistress Hafza- Onyx Marshall of the Onyxguard

#### Prefects

* Lady Sky Matheredor
* Lord Aurelius Matheredor
* Ero'dorasha Grimspirit
* Alain Belfield
* Crimitain
* Lord Zevaron Escanlon

### Special Corps

#### Onyxguard

* Axagus Dawnsun
* Victoria VanKaine
* Lady Gwynevere Anwen Lowell
* Kalsell Drydan
* Lestina Greywind
* Aspien Duskhollow
* Wildemar Rudiger-Sonk
* Zeke Matheredor

#### Hexguard

* Hallaud
* Shana Duskheart
* Neikita Merton
* Renastalis Grimspirit
* Jon Roarshakh

### General Forces

* Eviral Rosanna Pierce
* Odette Dawnsun
* Nythian Moonflare
* Immeron Hushbringer
* Alithia Lazare
* Benedis Hughes
* Bartell Firemantle
* Antonio Cadle
* Zala Loveatar
* Fal Oathbreaker
* Tobass Stratford
* Healer Maj
* Drake Maldyn
* Stellvia Sofka