House Hudson

House Hudson is one of the five major houses that make up for court of Abishot.

The current House Leader is The Shadowchaser Pattycakes the Cunning.

The Hudson crest is a Fox holding a Dagger on a Gold Coin. Their colors are Gold and Red.

## Description

House Hudson is a merchant house. Tasked with stewardship over all land trade occurring within, into, or out of the city. Over the years, the buying and selling of goods has expanded into the territory of information as well. House Hudson are are unofficial spy masters for the city of Abishot, and employ a sizable company of spies. House Hudson operates out of a large tower in the Market District of the City.

## History

House Hudson is a relatively new House in the city of Abishot, founded by Pattycakes the Cunning. Approximately 20 years prior to the rise of the current Dushah, Pattycakes was employed as a guard for the city watch. During an evening patrol Pattycakes was involved in a very high profile rescue of a family member of the Dushah. As a reward to Pattcakes, and with the intention of raising moral within the city, the Dushah held a large ceremony, and promoted Pattycakes to Nobility. Pattycakes chose the name Hudson for her House.2

Pattycakes then endeavored to fill the ranks of her House with people of varying skills and abilities. The house quickly grew in size as she recruited Nobles from some smaller houses along with some non-Nobles. She recruited merchants, scoundrels, beggars and craftsmen, and rose them to Nobility. This act would solidify their loyalty to her and the House. This hodge-podge assortment of people created a well rounded House, keen on acquiring both wealth and information. It soon became know that if you needed information, House Hudson was the door to knock on.

With the passing of the Dushah, her son rose to power and, as per tradition, he selected a new set of Houses to advise him on the council. House Hudson was selected, and once again Pattycakes found herself with new found power. House Hudson was tasked with overseeing all Land based trade into and out of the city, and granted control over the Merchant District of the city. Seeing a need for new office space, the old Hudson Estate was torn down, and a new tower was built in its place. Standing five stories tall, the Tower is the largest building in the Merchant District, and serves as both residence and offices for the Hudson family.

## Current Noble Leadership

Pattycakes the Cunning

Reyak the Revealer

Ducamis the Silent

Mattybo the Patient One

Maria

SwordandShiel

## Mercenaries Sponsored by House Hudson

Simacud "Sims" Thromp

Raylen

Maribelle

## Notable Events and Achievements

House Hudson has spent the majority of its resources gathering intelligence for the City of Abishot.

Opening of Voleur de Velour - Underground Nightclub and Casino.

> Built under the Familiar Fox Tavern, Voleur de Velour (The Velvet Thief) is the highlight of Abishot nightlife. The club was designed as a VIP style club for the city. It is open seven days a week for drinks, dancing and gambling, however it can be rented out for special occasions. Co-owner Ducamis has recently set up an office space in a booth in a dimly lit corner. Rumors swirl that if you need something accomplished that may not fit within the boundaries of the law, this club is the place to go. To enter you must present a correct password to the bartender in the tavern above.
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Construction of "The Wine cellar" - Located underneath Voleur de Velour.

> Through great expense, House Hudson carved out an even deeper recess underneath their underground nightclub. Refereed too as "The Wine Cellar", this location is ...<REDACTED>.
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## Faction Benefits

House Hudson is a faction for the Mercenaries branch of Embrel Organized Play and offers the following benefits for its mercenaries:

* Advantage on an **Insight** skill check (once per session).
* Advantage on a **Persuasion** skill check (once per session).
* Receive one piece of **bonus information** about a place or person about which merchants would know (once per session).
* Receive one concealable **Hudson Boot Dagger** (hidden in the sole of shoe).