Myrcian Noble Houses

The Myrcian Noble Families are descendants of the Great warriors that fought with Richard Lionheart during the Orcen wars. Each of them were given a particular aspect of the city to oversee and are closely tied with the guilds associated with that trade. Also each family has a great artifact acquired or given to them in the wars which is passed down in each lineage. This item serves as a symbol for their house and identifies the bearer as Head of their household.

## Lionheart

All Kings of Myrcia take the name Richard Lionheart, named for the first king who saved the country in the great fall. King Lionheart is the king of kings with the other noble houses paying the Lionheart house a tribute from their earnings. This tribute is used to pay for the Royal Army, Guard, and large projects that keep the country running. The Royal house is most often concerned with problems abroad or with cities outside the great city.

### Scepter of the Golden Dragon and Crown of the King

The scepter and crown are symbols of the King's right to rule. Its powers are unknown to the general populace, but the crown is often kept upon the crown of the king and the scepter is held by the queen.

No other family is allowed to be related to the Lionhearts.

## House Wolfsbane

House Wolfsbane owns large tracks of land west of the city in which Aurocks, Pegesai Axe beaks, Drakes, and other creatures are raised for use by the city. This makes the wolfsbane family strongly tied to the leatherworkers, skinners, tanners and stables of the city. As a family the Wolfsbanes are stoic in nature, saying little and acting greatly. Because they have to deal with the Fauna of Myrcia on a daily basis, most members of the Wolfbane clan are strong warriors and are often clad in the furs and skins of their victories. However the Wolfsbane clan are often cursed with few offspring with the main family almost on the verge of dying out.

### The Sword Alexander

Wrought from steel heated in dragon flame and quenched in the blood of a daemon, this longsword is inextricably linked to the soul of the wielder. The sword is passed from one wielder to another in a secret ritual, of the wolfbane clan, that binds the wielders soul to the blade. The sword will not function for those who have not undertaken this ritual. The sword feeds on the souls of those killed trapping them and feeding of of them until the sword is passed to another wielder, at which time the souls trapped take their revenge and justice is served.

### Notable Branch Families:

* Wolfshead
* Monkshood
* Wolfhound

## House Foxglove

House foxglove is known for having a large trade network, moving goods through south gate to the Palesian Fields. They specialize in cotton, and dies grown in the south. This also makes them one of the richer families. Foxgloves tend to be short in stature and have been know to take halfling wives and husbands. This tends to be a point of ridicule among the other houses. The Foxgloves own the Southgate and lands south of the city, but the families controlling these lands are left largely to their own devices as the family focuses more on trade and clothing.

### The Robe of Starlight

Said to be woven from the sky itself, the robe is usually only seen at extremely important events.

### Notable Branch Families

* Figwort
* Foxtails
* Twosocks

## House Cranesbill

    House Cranesbill owns land along the Myrcian River and large tracks of Land in the Myrcian delta where they mine sand. It also has large holdings in Fueno and the Sapphire Mines found along the great cliffs. Cranesbill ships these materials into the city where they make glass and polish gems. Cranesbills tend to be finely dressed and adorned in sapphires of different hues. Cranesbill love for finery is legendary and it is said that they spend their money as soon as they have it.

### Necklace of Stars

The Necklace of stars is Immensely beautiful. 7 brilliant sapphires each in a different hue. It's abilities are said to be many, but it is mostly known for it's curse. It is said that if anyone adorns the necklace they will meet misfortune. Whether or not it is true the Cranesbills don't even keep it in the city and keep the necklace in a secret vault in Fueno.

### Notable Branch Families

* Swanbill
* Sapphire
* Bluebirds

## House Snakeshead

The Snakesheads keep the city inebriated and, just like their famous ale served in every inn in the city, has probably caused as many problems as they have solved. The snakehead lands tend to be far from Myrcia proper located in better climbs for barley and Wheat and own key land at junction points and travel destinations to make transport of goods easier. They are also one of the few families with contacts and land abroad, through which they import fine winds and exotic goods. Snakesheads tend to be tall and lanky, bedecked in strange foreign goods. Their detractors say they are Yuan-Ti in disguise, but there has never been any evidence of that.

### The Serpent Spear

The serpent spear functions both as a spear and can become a monstrous snake. It is said to guard the personal storehouses of the Snakes head family on the 2nd ring.

### Notable Branch Families

* Guineafowl
* Snakerose
* Copperback

## Harebell - Carpenters, coopers, workmen

The Harebell House owns lands north of the city and are in control the flow of wood into the city. They own Fort Annar in the north and employ most of the lumberjacks in Myrcia. Harebells are often gruff and softspoken, preferring their own company. However the Harebills are

#### Horn of Myrcia

The Horn of Myrcia is one of the oldest artifacts in the city. It is said to have been used by Lionheart the First on the field of battle. When blown the horn will always summon aid.

#### Notable Branch Families

* Bluebell
* Rabbit
* Swiftwind

## House Primrose

The Primrose family own several Inns, bars, and other establishments within the City. Often you can see the Rose on several groceries throughout the city. House Primrose owns a lot of land within the tenth ring and has been tasked with feeding the people of the city. Primroses are often large of stature and good natured. They are also often drunk.

### The Everflowing Barrel

The only artifact not steeped in mystery, The Everflowing Barrel is kept in an inn on the 9th ring of the same name. It is the central piece of a fountain of golden mead that flows ceaselessly. When you pay at the door you may drink as much as you like, though on busy days the pool of beer can run dry. The Primrose bouncers are legendary.

### Notable Branch Families

* Redrose
* Rossette
* Tudor

## House Silversword

The Silverswords have the distinction of having the most Platinum Dragons in their family. As such they have been called the right hand of the king. Seeking perfection in all they do, Silverswords have been called uptight and haughty by their detractors and life savors by their friends. Silverswords own the land between Myrcia and Meribia and as such control the lifeblood of the city in their hands. While the land itself is mostly marsh and hard packed, the revenue from tolls of the kings road alone makes the Silverswords one of the richer families. But they use this money to import fine metals to make lavish jewelry which are very popular in the city. They say you can't get married without a Silversword ring. This makes them the richest Family in the city. Silverswords are often seen wearing flashy silver and inlaid clothes.

#### The Silversword

It is said the Silversword, a mithril rapier, can kill a man and not have him realize it. By the time you see the flash of silver it is too late.

#### Notable Branch Families

* Tarweed
* Swiftswords
* Greenswords

## Snapdragon - Metalworkers, smiths, and casters

#### Notable Branch Families

* Dogflower
* Pendragon
* Snapsmith

## House Ithillóth

House Ithillóth is the elven house of Myrcia. Given special dispensation by the king, House Ithillóth often keeps to itself and is shrouded in mystery. They are the arbitrators of knowledge in the city, being the proprietor of the Royal Yggdrasil Academy on the fourth ring and the Royal library and archives. House Ithilloth also controls and polices the mystical and magical within the city. Ithillóth is not very showy with whatever wealth they have, but they always seem to have the amount of money they need.

House Itholith has no branch families. Most of the elves and half-elves in the city are members of house Ithillóth. Any members of branch families typicaly live abroad or don't have a big enough presence in the cty to be considered a house.

### The Staff of Ages

The staff of ages has the power to alter the very fabric of reality and it is said to be kept in the forest kingdom of Aluvlian rather than within the city. However the personal depository of House Ilolith is thought to be the most valuable vault in the whole city.

## Ironhammer - Masons

House Ironhammer is the Dwarven house of Myrcia. The ancient city was built by Dwarves and all the stonework in the city bears the Ironhammer Mark. The Ironhammer also owns the Ironhammer Bank on the Sixth ring and the Ironhammer quarry in north Myrcia. The Ironhammers have a bloodfeud with the Duergar clan in Nordheim and are often fighting in the tunnels beneath the city.

### Ilmarinen

Ilmaren is a cold forged Warhammer said to have the ability to create any object. Instrumental in the construction of the city Ilmarien is featured in the Ironhammer crest.

### Notable Branch Famlies

* Stonehammer
* Ironaxes
* Hammersons