The Houses of Aethos

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(This refers to the Human Houses. For Elven Tribes, please visit The Elven Tribes of Aethos.)

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## Overview

Throughout the Nine Thrones, Ten Houses hold the majority of power in the Human Realms. These Houses will then compete to sit on the throne of Marble Keep, where the ruling king holds absolute power over the realms itself. Over the last Nine-hundred years however, little has changed - as House Baelaryon and their dragons always had a firm grip on the white throne.

## Houses

### House Baelaryon

Founded by Baelor I of Ennarion, House Baelaryon remains as one of the oldest and strongest human entities to ever inhibit Aethos. With an army strong enough to rival the Elves of Advata and the Legions of Rukhadevata, they live their lives content as the ruling house of Ellandia for thousands of years. Notable characteristics would be their golden eyes and black armour, symbolizing the depths of the abyss which from they came.

#### Relations to House Bridgewater

During the reign of Rania II Baelaryon, Lord Maelor Bridgewater, "The Bastard" of Thorenhall, created a branch of House Baelaryon called House Bridgewater, for he presumably was a bastard child of Rania and not of a truthful ruler, hence his legitimacy as the Eldest Child of House Baelaryon remains questioned. This leads to the founding of Bridgewater and the War of Crows - one of the more major rebellions in Queen Rania II's reign.

### House Albelon

Named as the "Keep's Guardian", House Albelon maintains the safety and pride of what used-to-be Greater Alberoth, and the capital city itself, Aycenthe. This is due to the marriage of Rhaegon Baelaryon and their only heiress, Lady Kathyln of Erudith. Alongside that, House Albelon currently holds the most influential players of the Nine Thrones, due to their diplomatic affluence. They may not have a strong army in comparison to their neighbouring houses, but they do control the trade and countless monopolies over aethos - even having some members of its dynasty as the ruling patrons of the Three Banks themselves.

### House Armborne

The herald of Aethos's mercenaries and Dwarven weaponry, House Armborne stands strong as one of the leading contenders of the Nine Thrones. However, their diplomatic influence is limited - since no Baelaryon has ever wed an Armborne, especially since their blood is as farthest as is from Old Aethos.

### House Goldwyn

Found by Jamie Goldwyn of Old Brickfire, House Goldwyn are amongst the few houses that could trace their lineage to Old Aethos. Traditionally farmers, House Goldwyn supplies most of Ellandia's wheat supply, whilst also maintaining a sizable army - considering they will always be well fed under the Goldwyn banner. House Goldwyn has a signature headpiece, the Summer's crown - and their own regional throne, the "Sunthrone" above Breakspear.

### House Thorne

Overlooking the plains of The Eyre, House Thorne rules above the Two Towers of Tyris, one of the largest yet most-isolated cities in Aethos. It is also the only city under their rule, as they mostly rule over forts and dominions, which guard the population of the Eyre against the dreaded night. For centuries, House Thorne has had a chokehold on their realm, as their armies are the strongest known to the Human Kingdoms, with dexterity and discipline waging over the moon's might. Its regional seat of power, the "Moonthrone" of Tyris, is also known in most of Aethos for having been built with pure stalagmites from the Elvenridge - rivaling even the Sunthrone of the south.

### House Qohys

House Qohys, founded by Dillan Qohys and Layla Maharys from the cities of Volantis and Myr of Old Aethos - is a house which mainly controls the forests of Rythia, in which they rule below the Blue Dome of The Innitar. The Qohys are a peaceful house, being those who trades the most with non-human entities and kingdoms. They mainly rely on their arsenal of knowledge and magical arts, borrowing power from the Advata and the roots of Rythia itself.

### House Heartcolt

House Heartcolt, founded by Thoryn Heartcolt, is a seafaring house known for their weird customs, one of them being human sacrifice - deemed necessary to keep their house afloat. The house itself has an arsenal of seafarers and controls most of Ellandia's naval prowess - the only thing standing between the crown and the southern scavager pirates below.

### House Crawrett

To guard the inhabitants of the far-north, House Crawrett of Old Windspear took its shields and defended its people from the Winter's Grasp, an event which- if left unchecked, could plunge Aethos in a state of eternal winter. They're known for their rough behaviour, and their regional throne - the "Winter's Seat" , which is entirely made of indestructible ice shards.

### House Orne

Second-oldest to house Baelaryon, House Orne made ship and sailed as the first house to ever inhabit New Aethos after the cataclysms.

## Minor Houses

### House Rochefort

Founded by Larissa Rochefort, House Rochefort is a house of Knights in charge of Raemund's End.