House of Northridge

**Head of House**
 **Heir**
 **Seat**
 **Lands**
 **Overlords**
 **Vassals**
 **Founder**

**House Northridge** is a Stormwindian noble house that rules over the Barony of Aldburg in Elwynn Forest.

## History

### Founding

Emeric, then Governor of Snowheart Trading Co would be granted titles by the then ruling King Varian Wrynn, as recognition for his companies constant aid to the alliance, his and his brothers service in the alliance military and the general prestige that his name carried. Granted the lands of Aldburg, a small backwater of little note or merit, Emeric would spend his years as Baron growing the title into moderate status. The village doubling in size, with a Castle being constructed soon after. Rich merchants turned nobles of a minor barony, nothing but the stars remained for Emeric and his younger brother Rhys. The family climbed to heights so quickly and with such skill that it would seem they would not be slowed. However like all things, it came to an end. A rather abrupt end in fact. The House almost vanished as quickly as it had formed with its founder being removed from his seat at Castle Aldburg, and the titles falling into the temporary hold of the royal family. It would take months, almost an entire year for the investigations to conclude. They would absolve the new head of the family, Rhys of any wrong doing, and the Snowheart Trading Co would be allowed to maintain their trade routes within alliance territories.

### Present Day

Rhys would take hold of the families future and lead them onto new heights, correcting many of the short term mistakes of his brothers actions. However still, the reputation of House Northridge carries with it a mild stain, with hushed whispers of those who are unaware of just how much Rhys has done to separate himself from his treasonous brother. Rhys would find that with his wealth comes power and that while his families reputation and name may be unsavory, his money can buy even the most disgusted of friends. Using this position Rhys has built up the family to have a small, yet potent, network of contacts and business deals. This maneuvering has allowed Rhys to stay ahead of those who would see him stripped of both land and title, and even in some cases silence his critics by bringing them into the fold. With every favor that is conducted another is given back in equal share and it is said that House Northridge truly stands by their motto of "Unto Others, Unto You."

House Northridge will in time hopefully begin to shine brightly once more with the stains of their past years fading away under the leadership of Rhys.

## Notable Members

### Rhys Northridge

Baron Rhys Northridge is the current head of House Northridge, and works to correct the legacy of his family and set a new path for the future of the Barony of Aldburg.

### Emeric Northridge

Founder of House Northridge and later disposed of his position following accusations of treason, (Vanished before he could be properly brought to trial) replaced by his brother Rhys only a few months ago. His current whereabouts are unknown.

## Lands and Vassals

### Aldburg

House Northridge rules Aldburg, a barony in the heart of Elwynn Forest, which includes the Village of Aldburg and Castle Aldburg.

### Vassals

Beyond the service of various knights and others. House Northridge does not yet have any landed vassals beneath them.

## Coat of Arms

House Northridge sports an Anchor as the symbol most used and associated with them, this is due in part to the Snowheart Trading Co having a similar logo. Emeric felt that when made a nobleman he would honor his past and adopted it for his House, to show the houses origins as traders and sailors.