House Crag

### Heraldry

Tenné, a chatloup rampant or(A golden chatloup standing erect with forepaws raised on a tawny field)

### Membership

1,679 Members

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## Colours

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## Members

> *"My observation is that whenever one person is found adequate to the discharge of a duty... it is worse executed by two persons, and scarcely done at all if three or more are employed therein."*
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The defining characteristics of integrity, practical logic and tireless dedication to duty make House Crag a vital core to Sornieth, as well as organizations that uphold traditions, rules and standards, such as law offices, regulatory bodies and military. People of House Crag enjoy taking responsibility for their actions, and take pride in the work they do – when working towards a goal, they hold back none of their time and energy completing each relevant task with accuracy and patience.
House Crag don’t make many assumptions, preferring instead to analyze their surroundings, check their facts and arrive at practical courses of action. They are no-nonsense, and when they’ve made a decision, they will relay the facts necessary to achieve their goal, expecting others to grasp the situation immediately and take action. House Crag have little tolerance for indecisiveness, but lose patience even more quickly if their chosen course is challenged with impractical theories, especially if they ignore key details – if challenges becomes time-consuming debates, they can become noticeably angry as deadlines tick nearer.

> *"Associate with those of good quality if you esteem your reputation, for it is better to be alone than in bad company."*
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When House Crag say they are going to get something done, they do it, meeting their obligations no matter the personal cost, and they are baffled by people who don’t hold their own word in the same respect. Combining laziness and dishonesty is the quickest way to get on House Crag’s bad side. Consequently, people in this house often prefer to work alone, or at least have their authority clearly established by hierarchy, where they can set and achieve their goals without debate or worry over other’s reliability.

They have sharp, fact-based minds, and prefer autonomy and self-sufficiency to reliance on someone or something. Dependency on others is often seen as a weakness, and their passion for duty, dependability and impeccable personal integrity forbid falling into such a trap.

This sense of personal integrity is core to House Crag, and goes beyond their own minds – they adhere to established rules and guidelines regardless of cost, reporting their own mistakes and telling the truth even when the consequences for doing so could be disastrous. To House Crag, honesty is far more important than emotional considerations, and their blunt approach leaves others with the false impression that they are cold, or even robotic. People here may struggle to express emotion or affection outwardly, but the suggestion that they don’t feel, or worse have no personality at all, is deeply hurtful.

> *"Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected."*
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House Crag’s dedication is an excellent quality, allowing them to accomplish much, but it is also a core weakness that less scrupulous individuals take advantage of. They seek stability and security, considering it their duty to maintain a smooth operation, and they may find that their coworkers and significant others shift their responsibilities onto them, knowing that they will always take up the slack. House Crag tend to keep their opinions to themselves and let the facts do the talking, but it can be a long time before observable evidence tells the whole story.

Their stubborn dedication to stability and efficiency can compromise their goals in the long term as others lean ever-harder on them, creating an emotional strain that can go unexpressed for years, only finally coming out after it’s too late to fix. Within House Crag, people who genuinely appreciate and complement each other's qualities, who enjoy the brightness, clarity and dependability that they offer, will find that their stabilizing role is a tremendously satisfying one, knowing that they are part of a system that works.

## Skills and Equipment

* **Skill Proficiencies:** History, Insight
* **Tool Proficiencies:** One type of artisan's tools
* **Languages:** One of your choice
* **Equipment:** A set of artisan's tools with which you are proficient, a book of known troublemakers, a pair of manacles, a set of traveler's clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp
* **Unlock Feat "Guardian":** Increase your Constitution score by 1, to a maximum of 20. You have a keen eye when it comes to safety. You and your companions can travel at a normal speed through crowds. When you enter combat your body instantly responds releasing a heavy dose of adrenaline into your system. After rolling your Initiative roll, you gain temporary hit points equal to double your Constitution modifier.

## Leadership

From earth comes the peace of eons, and the unstoppable movement of life... Born from the earth, the Crag Clan thrive in dirt. The Horned Lion has been chosen as the leader because of its love for the Land. The Crag have no real home but find rest wherever they can. For now, they live in the mountains near the western forest. Join them if you are a calm fighter who enjoys rest as much as the occasional war.

## Other Houses

House Crag is an oddity in Sornieth, being a house that is not spontaneous, not talkative, or particularly playful in their affection. What they are is loyal, trustworthy, honorable and dependable. Others may come and go with the ups and downs of life, but House Crag stands by their friends’ sides no matter what, with a deepness of commitment that other types may not even believe is possible. They don't form close relationships with much houses, and keep much of their support internal. Their best relationship is with House Gryffindor and House Dynami, both of which share House Crag's focus on the practical and the axim of hard work.

They also favour House Lucian, despite the disconnect the two perspectives bring. This is very much a relationship built out of respect for their mutual differences. House Crag marvel at Lucian's breadth of thought, while House Lucian admire House Crag's realism and dependability, something they are often hard-pressed to find in themselves. Knowledge, as always, is the great equalizer.

House Crag find it harder to get along with those who views things from a perspective of consideration and sensitivity, such as House Avia and House Nautica.

### List of Houses

 House Avia House Crag House Dynami House Glacius House Greenleaf House Gryffindor House Igneus House Lucian House Nautica House Yaksha House Zhentarim