The Lyonn Family

The Matriarch of the powerful Lyonn family.

The Lyonn family played a significant role in the founding of Jurst in the seocnd age, and gained power and influence after successfully defending it against Darkreach troops. They established themselves as a prominent mercantile guild and became loyal advisors to Khehmen, The Blue Stranger during The Tranquility. Despite suffering losses during The Damnation, the family's legacy continued through their wines and ales, which remain highly regarded luxury items, and their guild still thrives with members paying dues and taxes to the remaining blood relatives.

## The Lyonn's in the Second Age

###### The Defense of Jurst

The Lyonn family, who were prominent members of the founding of Jurst in the second age, were among the few survivors of the Siege of Jurst. As the influence of the Dyrr Families declined in the surface world, the Lyonn family took advantage of the resulting power vacuum. Their efforts in defending Jurst established them as leaders among the free people, and this reputation was further solidified by their successful routing of the Darkreach troops, who were forced back to the Underdark after the death of Achlenkehl during the siege. As a result of these events, the Lyonn family became widely recognized and gained significant power.

###### The Lyonn Guild

After the destruction of Jurst, the Lyonn family and their followers returned to their former home, the Lyonn Estate. Over the course of the second age, they transformed the once modest vineyards nestled in the foothills of the eastern mountains into a thriving metropolis, fortified against potential threats. However, the family's influence was not restricted solely to their own estate. Recognizing the declining power of the nobility as the age drew to a close, the Lyonn family pivoted to establish themselves as a potent mercantile guild, with those of Lyonn lineage occupying leadership positions within its operations.

###### In The Court Of Strangers

The arrival of the strangers presented a fortuitous opportunity for the influential Lyonn family, who found themselves in the court of one the Strangers, Khehmen, The Blue. Aeren Lyonn, the head of the Lyonn House, was appointed as an advisor to Khehmen during The Tranquility, offering his counsel on matters pertaining to the region of Duskhallow. Some accused Aeren of displaying favoritism towards his already powerful house, but the Lyonn family's prosperity increased alongside their loyalty to Khehmen, The Blue Stranger. Aeren’s position in the stranger's court persisted far longer than his mortal human life should have allowed, as he bestowed upon Aeren arcana that elongated his lifespan and slowed his aging process.

###### The Last War Of The Second Age

As the Strangers' reign continued, the inhabitants of Ero'den grew increasingly skeptical of their presence. The public sentiment underwent a dramatic shift during The Disappearance of the Strangers. As Khehmen and his fellow Strangers barricaded themselves in their towers, the people of Ero'den suffered and demanded answers. The Lyonn family, the most loyal to Khehmen The Blue, fiercely protected his tower and denied entry to the people of Duskhallow. It was not until the Van Lucian family rallied their armies and laid siege to the city of Cahlenor, where Khehmen resided, that war erupted once again in Duskhallow. The ten-year period of The Disappearance was marred by violent clashes between the Van Lucian and Lyonn families, ultimately culminating in the cataclysmic event known as The Damnation.

## The Lyonns of the Third Age (Present)

During the Third Age, the Lyonn family underwent a transformation. Although most of the family perished in the conflict with the Van Lucian family, their legacy persisted through their mercantile guild. In the aftermath of The Damnation, the Lyonn Estate was left standing, and the family's regrowth was gradual. They reverted to their roots as vineyard owners and continued their mercantile pursuits, contributing to the prosperity of many of the remaining cities in northern Duskhallow.

Today, one thousand years into the Third Age, The Lyonn Estate remains one of the larger cities in Duskhallow, and the Lyonn family's wines and ales are regarded as luxury items of exceptional quality. Their guild endures, with members paying dues and taxes to The Madame Lyonn and the few remaining blood relatives of the family.