House Bedyrant

**Head of House**
 **Heir**
 **Seat**
 **Lands**
 **Overlords**
 **Vassals**
* House Griffith
* House Owain
* House Morgan
* House Davies
 **Founder**

**House Bedyrant** is a Stormwindian noble house that rules over the March of Prestatyn in the Burning Steppes. Previously a family of priests in Redridge that oversaw the Bedyrant Parish, House Bedyrant rose through the ranks of history by marching northwards to claim a rebellious land, made noble through this deed, and remained noble via countless sacrifices in the name of their duty to the King.

With their militant and clerical origins, House Bedyrant maintains the hegemony of the Church and the Kingdom through an ironclad rule, and uses their militant and spiritual dominance to maintain a tight control over a once unstable land. Feared for their skill in battle and respected for the undying loyalty towards the King, House Bedyrant has earned its place at the side of those who are proudest of Stormwind and the Kingdom of the Light.

## History

### Founding

House Bedyrant was founded in 562 K.Y when Beli Bedyrant offered his newly conquered territory to the King of Stormwind, Barathen Wrynn.

### First War

House Bedyrant fought the Orcish Horde to protect the refugees fleeing from Stormwind's ruination, and managed to stand its ground. Gor'rok the Butcher failed to conquer this land and died where Caledfwich Castle eventually would be built. An aged Beli abdicated to his son, Hafgan, in the aftermath.

### The Five Years War

After the Dark Horde under Vox'nar Doomwalker took much of Prestatyn, the Bedyrants worked tirelessly for five years to retake their lost land. Hafgan lost his life in the liberation of Kyffin, seeing Sir Gwyn Bedyrant take control of their house in the immediate aftermath. Gwyn's rise was well-respected.

### Present Day

House Bedyrant oversees the continued control of its borders and its own rebuilding after the attack of Warchief Vox'nar Doomwalker and her Dark Horde.

## Notable Members

### Gwyn Bedyrant

Sir Gwyn Bedyrant is the current ruler, thus Marquess, of House Bedyrant. He is the third Lord of the March of Prestatyn and has ruled for five years as of 638 K.Y.

### Bran Bedyrant

Bran Bedyrant is Sir Gwyn's immediate heir, as he is Gwyn's younger brother.

### Gwynedd Bedyrant

Gwynedd is Sir Gwyn's eldest child, and will succeed Bran as Sir Gwyn's heir should she prove worthy for the role.

### Beli Bedyrant

The founder of the March of Prestatyn, Beli Bedyrant is Sir Gwyn's grandfather and a venerable elder. Practically a saint in the eyes of his people, Beli does all he can in his great age of ninety to help his grandson rule over the territory he founded. He ruled for thirty three years.

### Hafgan Bedyrant

The second Lord of the March of Prestatyn, Hafgan Bedyrant was Sir Gwyn's father and a great warrior. He heroically gave his life in the Battle of Kyffin (633 K.Y) and has been honored each year since. He ruled for thirty eight years.

## Lands and Vassals

### March of Prestatyn

House Bedyrant reigns over the March of Prestatyn, a large march in the southern Burning Steppes constantly fraught with peril.

### Vassals

Houses Cadwaladr, Griffith, Owain, Morgan, Davies, and Llwelyn all serve as vassals beneath House Bedyrant.

## Coat of Arms

**Crest:**
Ashen Star

**Crest Colors:**
Maroon, white, dark grey, silver

**Description of Shield:**
A white saltire in a field of maroon with a white star at the top and a white crescent moon at the bottom, with a silver star with dark grey arms in the center of the saltire.

**Motto:**
Ashes to dust, 'til the stars fall.