House Shields

The **House Shields** the esteemed noble lineage entrusted with the solemn duty of upholding law and order, stands as an unwavering bastion of justice within the realm. For generations, they have dedicated their lineage to the principles of fairness, integrity, and the pursuit of a harmonious society advising the Kingdom of Brindleton Bay. Its founder is  Duke Caleb Shields. The current Head of the House is the current duke of the country,  Duke Caleb Shields, the current heir is  Lord Ernest Shields.

Founded in a bygone era marked by chaos and lawlessness, House Shields emerged as a beacon of hope, sworn to restore order and ensure the safety of Brindleton Bay’s citizens. With an ancient lineage that traces its roots to the founding of the kingdom, the Shields have held the sacred responsibility of law enforcement with an unyielding commitment.

Nestled within the heart of the kingdom's capital, the Shields’ ancestral seat, known as the Bainfair Point Light, serves as the epicenter of their operations. The lighthouse, an architectural marvel, stands as a symbol of the house's dedication to justice, towering over the city as a constant reminder of their watchful presence.

The Shields have established a tradition of rigorous training for their members, blending the arts of combat, diplomacy, and legal scholarship. The house maintains a formidable force of skilled knights, expert investigators, and shrewd legal minds, and each meticulously selected to embody the values of honor and righteousness.

Known for their impartiality and incorruptibility, House Shields has earned the trust of the kingdom's populace. They navigate the delicate balance between serving the crown and safeguarding the rights of the people, earning respect and admiration from both sides of the societal spectrum. The Shields have forged alliances with other noble houses, fostering collaborations that strengthen the kingdom's legal framework.

The head of House Sheilds, Duke Caleb Shields, is a wise and just leader who carries the weight of his ancestors' legacy. His discerning judgment and commitment to justice have earned him the admiration of his peers and the common folk alike. Under his guidance, the house continues to adapt to the evolving challenges of law enforcement, incorporating new technologies and strategies while remaining true to their foundational principles.

As the guardians of justice, House Sheilds’ legacy endures as a testament to the enduring power of honor, duty, and the pursuit of a just society. Their unwavering commitment to the ideals of law and order ensures that the realm remains a beacon of stability and fairness for generations to come.

## Official members

### Ducal Family

To be a member of the House Shields, a person has to be born with the surname "Shields", being bestowed with it, or being married into the family. Being born with the surname "Shields" means the parent someone gets the surname from posses a higher title than their spouse.

### Duke's Family

The Dukedom of Brindleton Bay is part of the House Shields. The current head of the House is Duke Caleb, and its heir is Lord Ernest. Caleb's wife Duchess Adalyn belongs to it by marriage.

## Agnatic members

*NOTE: This is NOT how, in the game, a person is a member of the House. This is only out of curiosity and in relation to the real world.*

In the real world, belonging to a Royal House is defined by agnatic-descent; this means a person belongs to their father's House, and he belongs to his father's House and so on. Usually, when a Queen Regnant passes away and a child of hers becomes monarch, the Royal House would change to the name of his father's House. For example, Queen Victoria was a member of the House of Hanover, but her son and successor King Edward VII was a member of the House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, as it was his father's House.

There are cases where a monarch combines the name of their father and their mother's Houses. For example, when Queen María II of Portugal (of the House of Braganza) died, her son did not take the fame of his father's House (Saxe-Coburg-Gotha). Instead, it was created the branch of "Saxe-Coburg-Braganza", although it was commonly used the simplified and tradicional form "Braganza".

* **Duke Caleb of Brindleton Bay**
* **Duchess Adalyn of Brindleton Bay**
	+ **Lord Ernest of Brindleton Bay**
	+ **Lord Wesley of Brindleton Bay**