The Six Houses

The sigil representing the collective six houses

In Goldenoak Vale power is divided between the Six Houses that gather under the Eternal Branch. People find great honor and purpose in being associated with the houses, and to bear any of the six house sigils is a privilege that many seek. Whenever members leave the Goldenoak Vale, they will wear the golden pin of the Eternal Branch to represent the collective of the valley.

All houses have their own founders, leaders, and internal structure. Each house also specializes in different occupations and fields of study.

## The Houses

### **Silverbourne**

Home of scholars, willpower and diligence, House Silverbourne stands in high regard among the six houses. They don’t act before they think, they listen before they speak, and they know better than anyone the virtue of using life’s experiences to better one self. Honor and pride is only worth something if you know when and where to apply it. A Silverbourne knight or mage will never waiver in their determination, but still knows when it’s wise to quit. House members stay in Silverbourne Hall

#### Notable members

Victus Silverbourne, Imelda Silverbourne, Grieff, Krodha

### **Lockstrong**

The home of forgers, artisans, and carpenters, house Lockstrong is among the best in shaping both young minds and metal alike. Be it the blueprint of a castle fit for a lord, the nimble finesse needed to engrave runes and armor, or to keep the intricacies of mechanical constructs running for ages, the oldest of the Vale houses has both the tools and methods to get the job done. House members stay in Lockstrong Forge

### **Summerscent**

House Summerscent is the home of alchemy, herbalism, the arts of song and dance, and the cornerstone of any society: agriculture. But this house is far from a mere farmer’s refuge; their close bond with animals and appreciation of nature’s bounty make this hermit conclave of proud and carefree people very resourceful. Threaten their innocent way of life, and they will protect it more fiercely than anyone. House members stay at the Summerscent Plateau

#### Notable members

Messara Joy, Father Summerscent, Willow Summerscent

### **Ebonport**

The home of stargazers, pathfinders and trailblazers, house Ebonport has a proud tradition of exploring, and dreams of settling the vast unknown world. Do you find it difficult to stay in one location for too long? Does your mind wander to the places you do not yet know? Do you feel a calling to pave the way for your people? If that’s the case, house Ebonport salutes you. House members stay at Ebonport Keep

### **Grayward**

Home of radiant faith, the devout, and guardians of the just, the Grayward estate is a house of warriors, priests, warrior priests, and anyone taken to faith as a way of life. If you believe that your will is to serve, or if you believe that your were meant for something bigger than an ordinary life, the tenets of the Graywards will show you the way. House members stay at the Grayward Temple grounds

### **Ravenholm**

The home of dealmakers, dealbreakers and silver tounged devils, House Ravenholm is a place of dark arcane arts, cutthroat diplomacy, and watchful eyes. The house has amassed wealth like no other, but their traditions are more so about the value of leveraging information, rather than finding treasure. If a secret gets out, a Ravenholm pulled the strings. And if a secret never sees the light of day? You must be in the Ravens favor. But watch your back. There’s always an angle with the Ravenholms. House members stay at the Ravenholm Estate

#### Notable members

The Viscount, Gregory Ravenholm, Lorelei Ravenholm, Gam Bonehead