House of Rachon

The Crest and motto of House Rachon.

> *"The Old, the True, the Brave"*
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> *The motto of House Rachon.*
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One of the clans that form together with the other Hon houses the actual Hon clan. The Hons from Rachon likes to pride themselves in the traditions of old. Valour and loyalty are highly appreciated but they haven't forgotten what cunning and guile have allowed them to gain. Or what too much blind courage has costed them in the past.

## History

The House of Rachon's history goes far, back to the Hon's invading from the region, now known as Framí. Relentless as their kin, the Rachon Hons swept down on their current heartlands without mercy. Through blood and steel, they acquired land for themselves to settle and build their future. With their borders close to the Blackroot Vale, they would become the first of the Chonobi to come into contact with various dangerous creatures - such as the notorious boggarts.

Founded by the lineage of Holger, the House of Rachon started to dig into their heartlands. Hillforts and settlements were constructed, while the ruling nobility committed to the old way of diplomacy: not tolerating any weak neighbours and being wary of strong rivals. It is speculated by scholars and historians that the Rachon Hons were likely the first to raid and pave a way down south, to the point that they reached the Senju clan - a major clan that rather decided to pay an annual but small tribute to keep the troublesome Hon warbands from raiding their perimeters.

Eventually, the lineage of Holger would be usurped by the current ruling lineage of Hjalmer. In a typical bloody civil war, the House of Rachon's prosperity and power would wane during the rumoured date of 0 ADS. A conflict would arise between the Rachon Hons and their neighbouring kin of House of Daell. When the forces of the Holger clan assembled, they devised a plan that required one of their nobility to attack the forces of Daell in a trap. As the plan was set in motion, the forces of Daell and Rachon came to a violent clash. The ground was soaked with blood and the air filled with the cries of agony and anger. Yet when the horn was sounded for the ambush to spring, no one came to the aid of the Holger lineage.

During the crucial time where Haljmar and his kin was needed to charge the forces of Daell from the flank, he went away with his troops from the battle. Dooming the majority of the descendants of the Holger lineage. Back at Rachon, Haljmar took over control and since then his descendants have reigned over the house of Rachon. Though the Hjalmer lineage would prevail and snatch power away, devouring the Holger lineage, it would take some time before the House of Rachon recovered from the turbulent strife.

In this time, they would fall victims to the attacks of their rivals. Such as the Houses of Magnhild and Rawon. Surviving the various conflicts that followed with their fellow Hon, the Rachon Hons would develop a strong rivalry with the likes of the Rawon Hons. A rivalry that still is notable to this date.

An ally would arise in the form of the Sarutobi, after the latter would migrate to the south. Cooperation was fickle at best, at the early exchanges between the Rachon Hons and the Sarutobi. But over time, the two would start to develop a strong alliance with each other. For the Rachon, this was notable with the likes of the Blackroots and Pinedale Sarutobi.

## The Region

Due to the close proximity of the Blackroot Vale, the lands of Rachon aren't the safest place. To the south of the region, there are many woodlands and hills from which precious resources are harvested. But these areas are troubled by the likes of boggarts and other dangers. Hunters and woodsmen of these regions are usually as rugged as their surrounding, having a grim understanding that death is always close - whether it is in the form of a dangerous beast or heartless nature itself.

The majority of the region is further highlands. While crops don't grow as plenty as in other nearby places, the Rachon natives have adapted rather well. Various valuable wares such as timber, linen and fur are being traded out of the region.

## The Lineage of Hjalmer

   WIP

The current ruler is the youngest jarl of the Hon clan, who goes by the name of Jorun hon. Though being the youngest jarl and ruler of a house, Jorun has proven his worth during the Shoji Occupation. As the main focus of Shoji's forces was on Magnhild, Jorun led various attacks personally on the troops of Shoji. Often without any casualty on his side. Some call him 'White Ulfr', thanks to the large white dire wolf that accompanies Jorun.

 Thegns and Hersirs

Various places are being ruled over by thegns and hersirs in the name of the House of Rachon and its leader. Most of these thegns and hersirs earned the approval of ruling over these sites from the jarl of Ecla as they can't just inherit the land and claim it as their birthright. Once approval has been earned, the thegn or hersir has a responsibility to the people who live on the land he or she needs to govern, in the name of their jarls. Within each Hon House there are many hersirs and lesser thegns, while there are a few powerful thegns that rule over more prosperous (or larger/important) settlements in the name of their jarl.