House of Montwell

* Coat of Arms
* Territory

### Coat of Arms

*Division Per Pale, Longbow on a Field of Brown, Three Stag's Attire on a Field of Red*

## Relationships

### Vassals

House of Barbeau
House of Boldsinger
House of Stoneloach

## Current Information

### Current Head

Larkin Montwell

The House of Montwell is a Noble Knightly house from the Province of Brurynais in Atralran, holding the title of Marquis.

## History

The House of Montwell was founded by royal decree in response to the growing population settling along the southern coast of Atralran, as well as the stretches of land between the Greater and Lesser Greensong forests. Granted the seat of Ualune, a modest village built near the site of the former and supposedly accursed razed home of Ealwant Besculus, the House of Montwell was chosen from amongst the Courtiers of the Courts of Chalimar, a deal sealed with a marriage pact for Larkin Montwell to the high-spirited de facto leader of the residents of the south, Jeannine of the Crooked Stair, a powerful druid that had claimed their respect by treating with the residents of the forests.

This unprecedented marriage, between that of a high noble and one of the commonfolk, is often cited as the reason behind the acclaimed humbleness of the House of Montwell. Though not lacking in the virtue of Ambition, given their bolstering of trade along the Melody Walk, particularly that of Truffles, the Montwells seem content with the quieter way of life enjoyed by many in the southern stretches of the Kingdom, and their seat is considered by many to be little more than a large village or small town by many.

The Marquis of Brurynais resides in a hilltop manse that encloses the Trillbird Vineyard. Deep cellars have been carved into the stone beneath, storing grain, fruits, smoked and salted meats and wines for the personal use of the Marquis, though these provisions are offered freely during difficult Whiterose months, as well as serving as the predominant source of food and drink for the annual Feast of the Brightnoon, the Holy Day of Buwello.

## Recent History

The current head of the House of Montwell is Larkin Montwell, the great-grandson of the original Larkin that founded they House. They hold the titles of Marquis of Brurynais and Custodian of the Rivers and Marshes.

## Coat of Arms

The House of Montwell flies banners displaying a *Broken Tower on a Field of Red with White Chevron*, paying homage to the origins of the seat that came to be their own. in 9WD, Ealwant Besculus broke the connection of his former private residence to the Domain of Dolurrh and subsequently had the Pillar of Ualune completely levelled, before plane shifting the rubble into the flaming seas of the Elemental Plane of Fire. The broken tower is taken to be a symbol of knowing when to start anew, and acknowledging that the actions of the past are not as important as the actions of the present.

## Description

The House of Montwell is a predominately-human Noble Knightly house. They maintain lands in the southern stretches of Atralran, composed of 4100mi2 of territory made up of lowlands prone to flooding dotted with clusters of forest copses. The northern border of their territory adjoins the Province of Rethamia, is flanked to the northeast and southwest by the Greater and Lesser Greensong and connects with their three major vassals of Barbeau, Stoneloach and Boldsinger to the south and east.