The Houses

# Noble Houses of Raisyens

## House Elara

The ruling house of Raisyens after the war, House Elara faces challenges to its power, especially from historic rivals like House Draven and House Lyrand.

### Dynamics with Other Houses

House Elara has a tense relationship with House Draven over historical claims and current disputes on trade and taxes. Despite external pressures, they maintain a strong front to uphold their rule.

## House Draven

A historical rival to House Elara and House Lyrand, House Draven is known for its political maneuvering and private military strength.

### Dynamics with Other Houses

House Draven holds a longstanding rivalry with House Elara, and is also in economic competition with House Vaelor, leveraging intelligence from House Caelum when it suits their interests.

## House Vaelor

An economic powerhouse, House Vaelor uses its wealth to influence politics in Raisyens, often clashing with House Elara over economic policies.

### Dynamics with Other Houses

Their vast economic influence pits them against both House Elara in power plays and House Caelum in the realm of information and espionage.

## House Thorne

Known for its unpredictability, House Thorne's loyalties can shift rapidly, making them a wildcard in the city's power dynamics.

### Dynamics with Other Houses

While publicly loyal to House Elara, they could potentially ally with military-strong House Ignar to support their political plays.

## House Caelum

House Caelum often acts as a neutral information broker, selling secrets to the highest bidder, making their allegiance a valuable commodity.

### Dynamics with Other Houses

They play a delicate game of balancing the intelligence they provide to Houses Vaelor and Sylvari, impacting economic and agricultural strategies respectively.

## House Sylvari

Controlling the agricultural trade, House Sylvari's influence is subtle yet significant, as they ensure the city's food supply.

### Dynamics with Other Houses

While not in direct rivalry, disputes over resources with House Thorne and trading alliances with House Draven can arise.

## House Ignar

House Ignar's control over weapon production and their martial strength make them a pivotal ally or enemy in Raisyens' political landscape.

### Dynamics with Other Houses

Their military capability is respected and feared, leading to a strategic dance with House Elara and economic tension with House Vaelor.

## House Lyrand

Once a prominent force in Raisyens, House Lyrand's current state of exile adds a layer of intrigue and a rallying point for opposition against Yme's rule.

### Dynamics with Other Houses

Despite their exile, House Lyrand's legacy influences secret alliances and undercurrents of rebellion, particularly impacting the strategies of Houses like Elara and Draven.

## Tri-House Dynamics

A potential alliance between Houses Elara, Sylvari, and Ignar could form a dominant triad, while the combination of Draven, Vaelor, and Caelum represents another potent mix of ambition, wealth, and intelligence.

## The Yme Overlordship

Yme's overlordship and the Silver Fleet's presence serve as a unifying external threat for the noble houses, despite their internal rivalries.