House Harper

"Integrity and Strength, these are our words." - Lord Collins Harper and Ser Brynden Harper.

## House Harper

### Sigil

Trident on the Field of Royal Blue with White Stripes.

## Background

### Titles

Shields of Greenfield, Lords of Sringer's Motte and Greenfield, Sails of Georgia, Bishops of Greenfield.

## Information

### Heir

Steven HarperGemma Harper

William Harper

Alan Harper

### Vassals

Sinclair FamilyHouse Summer of Urbanstone

Isenwood Family of Port Anthony

## Strength

### Navy

130 ships

**House Harper of Sringer's Motte** is a knightly house of the **State of Georgia**. They are sworn to **House Walter** of **Kettlestone Castle**. Their lands are Southwest of Kettlestone Castle, near the Ports of Suncoast Sea, and consists of a patch of land and a modest castle neighboring the mountain valley and the ***Silvertree River***. They are landed **knights** rather than a noble house but has strong ties to House Walter.

The head of the family is Lady **Emma Harper**. She is the Lady-Bishop of Greenfield. Her elder brother is Ser Morris Harper, known commonly as "Lord Joyland" is a knight of House Harper and the Lieutenant of the Southern Legionnaire. He is also the **Lord of Sringer's Motte**. Her younger brother is Lord **Steven Harper**, who is also known as "Lord Wisdom" or the "Mountain" is the Captain of the Southern Legionnaire and the member of the **Council of Georgia**. He is a fearsome warrior, as well as a clever statesman. Her youngest brother is Ser **Alan Harper**, who is a belligerent knight of House Harper. Because of his fighting style, he is dubbed the name "Alan the Swift", who is also a member of the **Royal City Guard**.

The Harper sigil is a trident on a royal blue with white stripes background. The trident signifies the weapon used by a sailor who fought off a giant sea serpent that attacked Lord Earnest Walter, the heir of House Walter during the Second Century CE.

## Traits

The Harpers are fearsome warriors, who are said to have been descended from Harlan the Harper, a lore figure who had control over sorcery and command of the sea. He was said to have wielded the **Silver Harpoon**. The Harpers are excellent naval tacticians and sea navigators. Having been dabbling in the art of sorcery, the Harpers have the second strongest navy in the State of Georgia and the sixth strongest navy in the Sternlands.

## History

### Background

The founder of House Harper was the great-grandfather of Emma, Steven, and Alan, who served as the **Deckhand Master** of the royal merchant ship of the State of Georgia. While accompanying Lord Earnest Walter on a voyage to the Free Cities of the Balkan States, the ship was attacked by a sea serpent, and the Deckhand Master of the Ship, **Fellar of Sringer's Town** fought off the serpent, killing it with his harpoon and cutting his head off. The Lord of House Walter and father of Lord Earnest, Lord Olto Walter awarded the Deckhand Master with lands and title for his actions of bravery and strength.

### The Battle of Georgia I

During the Mid of the Second Century CE, when the King Elton II of the Kingdom of Basilius died, the kingdoms fell into chaos. During this chaos, Ser Bracken Walter took control of the State of Georgia, and beheaded the Lord-Bishop of the State of Georgia and the Emissary of the Kingdom, holding the State of Georgia as his state and led an open rebellion against the Royal Family of Basilius.

Commander Norton attacked Georgia with 600 men at his back and thus the **Battle of Georgia** took place in 288 CE. During the battle, all those families and minor houses who supported House Walter in the rebellion were awarded lands and titles by the First King of the State of Georgia, King Bracken Walter when he won the battle against the Royal House of Basilius and formed the independent Kingdom of the Sternlands.

Lord Collins Harper assisted House Walter with its knights and fleet, which helped them win the battle. King Bracken awarded the House Harper as the Bishops of the Greenfield Region of the Kingdom, and his daughter in the hand of marriage to the lord's eldest son when the two came of age.

### The Fall of Leeb

**Castle Leeb** was a castle that the Royal House of Georgia visited during the months of summer. In 295 CE, Castle Leeb was attacked by the Kingdom of Greenland and the Kingdom of Estonia on Georgia's Northeast Borders. **House Clinton**, House Harper, **House Fisher**, **Akeem Family**, **Rodgers Family**, and **House Albert** aided the Kingdom of Georgia on the North Front of the Kingdom against the armies of the Kingdoms of Greenland and Estonia.

The Battle of Leeb ensued from July 295 to September 296, when Castle Leeb finally under the Kingdom of Estonia. The Crown Prince along with most of the Royal Family were also butchered in Castle Leeb. There were drastic casualties of war including the death of Lord **Boros Albert**, **Lieutenant Tion Clinton**, **Commodore Ada Fisher**, **Commandant Roderik of Leeb**, Ser **Brynden Harper**, **Ser Adam Harper**, and **Ser Olton Akeem**. Two knights of House Harper died in the Fall of Leeb, including the Heir of House Harper, Ser Brynden Harper.

### The Siege of Suncoast

In 301 CE, during the Lordship of Lord Jackman Clinton, the **Suncoast** was attacked by the fleets of the Northwestern Kingdom and besieged. Suncoast was the seat of House Clinton. During the Siege, House Harper aided **House Clinton** in the **Siege of Suncoast** and successfully defeated the Northwestern Fleet. For their bravery yet again, House Harper was granted a seat at the **Council of Georgia**. The Siege of Suncoast lasted for two years from 301 to 303 CE.

During the Siege, there were many casualties, including the death of Lord Collins Harper. After the death of Lord Collins, his daughter became the next head of the family against arguing family households. To keep the loyalty of House Clinton, Lord Morris married the eldest daughter of House Clinton, **Lady Roslin Clinton**.

### Lords of Greenfield

During the reign of King Falton I Walter, he appointed Lady Emma Harper as the **Bishop of Greenfield**, the region covering patches of land from the Suncoast to Sringer's Motte and making House Harper the Lords of Greenfield.

During this time, House Harper become the Sailing Fleet and Defender of the Kingdom's Seas under the Ladyship of Lady Emma Harper.

## Members

* Lord `Fellar of Sringer's Town`, deckhand master at Port Ashley, raised to **lordship** after saving Lord Earnest Walter's life.
	+ Sea Captain `Brynden Harper`, the elder son of Lord Fellar. He was a Royal Navigator and a Sea Captain of House Harper.
	+ Lord `Andrew Harper`, the younger son of Lord Fellar. He was a knight of House Harper and the **Stewart of Kettlestone**. Killed during his voyage to the Northwestern Kingdom defending the Prince of Georgia.
		- Lord `Boris Harper`, the eldest son of Lord Andrew. He was a Master Trader of House Harper and the Head of House Harper before his abdication as **Lord of Sringer's Motte**.
			* Ser Elliot Harper, the son of Lord Boris. He was a knight of House Harper and fearsome warrior. He died during the Battle of Georgia in 288 CE defending Lord Ian Walter, son of King Bracken Walter.
		- Ser `Brynden Harper`, the second eldest son of Lord Andrew. He was a knight of House Harper and a fierce warrior. He participated in the **Battle of Georgia**, the first three Tourneys of Georgia, and the Tourney of Prince Rowan's name day. He was the **Lieutenant of the Southern Legionnaire** of the Kingdom.
			* Princess `Lucy Walter`, the daughter of King Bracken Walter and the wife of Ser Brynden Harper. After the death of her lover and husband Ser Brynden in the Fall of Leeb, Princess Lucy died a year later during her miscarriage.
			* `His Son`, son of Ser Brynden and Princess Lucy. Died during a miscarriage of Princess Lucy.
		- Lady Julie Harper, the daughter of Lord Andrew. She was the **Lady of Sringer's Motte** after the death of Ser Brynden in the Fall of Leeb. She was a well-known stateswoman and member of the **Council of Georgia**. After marriage, she was appointed as the Vice-Roy of Port Anthony.
			* Ser `Isaac Isenwood`, son of Lord Roden Isenwood and husband of Lady Julie Harper. He was a knight of the Isenwood Family.
			* Lady `Lucy Isenwood`, the elder daughter of Ser Isaac and Lady Julie. Maiden Lady of Isenwood Family.
			* Ser `Brynden Isenwood`, the eldest son of Ser Isaac and Lady Julie. Knight of Isenwood Family and Guard Captain of Port Anthony.
			* Ser Fellar Isenwood, the middle son of Ser Isaac and Lady Julie. Anointed Knight of Isenwood Family and Squire of Ser Anthony Rodgers. Died during a hunting expedition.
			* Lady `Mary Isenwood`, the younger daughter of Ser Isaac and Lady Julie. Lady of Isenwood Family and Squire to Ser Anthony Rodgers.
			* Ser `Ivan Isenwood`, the youngest son of Ser Isaac and Lady Julie. Knight of Isenwood Family. Participated in the **Siege of Suncoast**
		- Lord `Collins Harper`, the third and youngest son of Lord Andrew. He was a knight of House Harper and a fierce warrior as well as a man of remarkable knowledge and wisdom. He was a known statesman and knight of the kingdom. He participated in the Tourney of Prince Rowan's Name Day, the **Tourney of the Second Summer Night**, the **Battle of Leeb**, and the **Siege of Suncoast**. He died in the Siege of Suncoast in the September of 303 CE.
			* Ser Morris Harper, the first and eldest son of Lord Collins. He was a knight of House Harper with a balanced and fearsome fighting style, earning the name "Joyland Knight".
				+ Lady `Roslin Clinton`, who is the eldest daughter of Lord Anthony Clinton and the wife of Ser Morris Harper.
					- Ser Ivan Harper, the elder son of Ser Morris and Lady Roslin. He is a knight of House Harper and the sworn shield of Prince Rowan Walter.
					- Lady Ros Harper, the daughter of Ser Morris and Lady Roslin.
					- Ser Loris Harper, the younger son of Ser Morris and Lady Roslin. He is a knight of House Harper and a knight of the **Royal City Guard**.
			* Lady `Emma Harper`, the daughter of Lord Collins. She is the **Lady of Sringer's Motte** after the death of Lord Collins in the Siege of Suncoast. She is also the Lady-Bishop of Greenfield.
			* Lord `Steven Harper`, the second and middle son of Lord Collins. He is a knight of House Harper and a fearsome warrior in battle. He is known as the "Mountain" because of his fearsome fighting style and is the **Captain of the Southern Legionnaire**, following in the steps of his uncle and ideal figure. He is also a clever statesman.
				+ Princess `Shireen Walter`, the daughter of King Bracken Walter. She is the daughter of the first king of the Kingdom of Georgia and the wife of Lord Steven Harper. She is the Vice-Roy of Leeb during its fall, after which she becomes the Bishop of Suncoast when House Clinton is deemed unfit to rule it by King Falton.
					- Lady `Genna Harper`, the elder daughter of Lord Steven and Princess Shireen. She is a Maiden Lady of House Harper.
					- Ser `William Harper`, the son of Lord Steven and Princess Shireen. He is a knight of House Harper and **Master of the Royal City Guard**. He has also participated in the Siege of Suncoast where he witnessed the death of his grandfather, Lord Collins Harper.
					- Lady `Jana Harper`, the younger daughter of Lord Steven and Princess Shireen. She is a Maiden Lady of House Harper.
			* Ser `Alan Harper`, the third and youngest son of Lord Collins. He is a belligerent knight of House Harper and due to his fighting style, he is dubbed the name "Alan the Swift" and is also a knight of the **Royal City Guard**.
				+ Lady Jana Harper, she is the daughter of Lord Steven Harper, the lover and wife of Ser Alan the Swift.
					- Lady Asha Harper, the daughter of Ser Alan. She is Maiden Girl and a Merchant Sailor of House Harper.
					- Ser Brandon Harper, the son of Ser Alan and Lady Jana. He is a squire of Ser Jason Eastermont.
					- Lady Ella Harper, the newborn child of Ser Alan and Lady Jana.

## Household

* Master `Walton`, the **Kennelmaster** at **Sringer's Motte**. Placed by Lord Fellar.
* **Maester** `Olto`, the counselor and tutor at Sringer's Motte. Placed by Lord Fellar in **Sringer's Guard**. Died in service to Lord Fellar and is buried in the catacombs of House Harper.
* Maester `Tolto`, the counselor and tutor at Sringer's Motte. Placed by Lord Fellar. A Loyalist of Lord Collins in the **Battle of Georgia**. Died in the **Battle of Leeb** and is buried in the **Catacombs of House Harper**.
* Master `Andar Koth`, the counselor of Lord Andrew and Captain of his guard. Died in service to Lord Andrew. Buried in the catacombs of House Harper.
* Ser `Alton of Leeb`, the nephew-in-law, and Captain of Lord Andrew's guard. Served as the Counselor of Lord Collins. Died in the Siege of Suncoast and is buried in the catacombs of House Harper.
* Ser `Roden of Leeb`, the cousin of Ser Alton and the cousin-in-law of Lord Collins. Master of Guard to Lord Andrew and Lord Collins. Died in the Battle of Georgia.
* Ser `Elmar Clinton of Suncoast`, the page of Ser Alton, and the Master of Lord Boris's Guard. Counselor at Sringer's Motte and Advisor of Lord Boris. Died in the Battle of Georgia and is buried in the catacombs.
* `Ren Bones`, the Kennelmaster of Sringer's Motte. Placed by Lord Boris. Died during the Fall of Leeb.
* Lord `Michael`, the nephew of Lord Boris and member of **Sringer's Council**.
* Ser `Tomas of Castle Deepwood`, the knight of Ser Brynden's Guard.
* Lieutenant `Harlan of Suncoast`, the knight of House Clinton and Captain of the Southern Legionnaire. War Lieutenant of Ser Brynden's War Council. Buried in the catacombs.
* Master Boris of Suncoast, the Master Sergeant of the Southern Legionnaire, and Master-at-Arms of Sringer's Motte. Appointed by Ser Brynden.
* Ser `Patrick of Suncoast`, the Captain of Lady Julie's Guard. Served as the Captain of Lord Collins' Guard. Died in the Fall of Leeb. Buried in the catacombs.
* Ser `Oliver Ivanstar`, the Commander of Lady Julie's Guard. Buried in the catacombs.
* Ser `Elmar Ivanstar`, the Captain of Lady Julie's Guard. Served as the Captain of Lord Collins' and Captain of the Sringer's Guard.
* Ser `Thomas Fisher`, a knight of Lady Julie's Guard. Died in the Fall of Leeb.
* **Septon** `Nage`, the Tutor at Sringer's Motte. Appointed by Lady Julie Harper.
* Ser Thoros of Free Cities, a slave turned knight, the sworn shield of Lady Emma Harper.
* Ser Luton, a knight of Lord Collins' guard. Captain of the Sringer's Guard.