The Great Houses of Cornay
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"Pride and Glory, Silk and Gold"
House Asterland
Ancestral Seat: Freystorm Keep
The richest house in Cornay, the once-usurpers of House Asterland controlled one of the most important trading fleets in the empire - as well as traditionally sitting The Council of Swords as Sword of the Rivers - until Garrick Ward's rebels came.
"Charge with Force, Defend with Fury"
House Darlynton
Ancestral Seat: Aureswind
A proud and ancient house, serving as the first point of rest for many travellers moving between the empire and its neighbours. House Darlynton is known across Cornay for their revelry and desire for peace between the houses and nations.
"Claws of Steel, Hearts of Iron"
House Graves
Ancestral Seat: Bearsport
One half of an ancient feud against House Longreed, House Graves are famed armoursmiths whose hatred for the Longreeds has led them to near bankruptcy. Without a fleet, coin or army - the Graves are relying on their craft for survival.
"Take Root and Stand Steadfast"
House Holton
Ancestral Seat: Coldcrest
When all but two of their nobility were killed during their father's failed rebellion, House Holton was near crippled by the brutality of House Warren. Now, Lady Bathillda heads the house and seeks justice for the crimes Ser Warren committed.
"Believe in what you Sow, Revel in what you Reap"
House Longreed
Ancestral Seat: Weavewold
The largest house in Cornay, the Lord Harlan Longreed has fathered over 35 children in his tenure as head of the house. The Longreeds are the most powerful Oakenshire House, putting a target on their backs from House Graves.
"Born of the Sea"
House Salter
Ancestral Seat: Deepcairn
Often viewed as a strange, isolationist house on the rocky coastline of Southshire, House Salter sits on Black Crag Bay - living in a flooded subterranean library surrounded by giant crabs that the house uses as food and armour.
"Brightest in the Darkest Night"
House Starwick
Ancestral Seat: Easthold
Descendants of the original Cornayan royal line, House Starwick have long denied the call for their right to take the throne. Through and through, they have been a house of honour and tradition - holding the craft of starstone close to their hearts.
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"Shining Bright"
House Sunjoy
Ancestral Seat: Oldreach
Ambitious, wealthy and currently on the throne - House Sunjoy went from an obscure relation to the throne with a booming wine trade to the most powerful house in the realm. Now a zealot sits the throne and tensions have never been higher.
"Blood and Loyalty"
House Warren
Ancestral Seat: Stormberg
Born with the blood of giants, House Warren are known for their brutally effective skill in warfare. Ser Robert Warren sits as Hammer of the Throne, serving as the Queen's sword-arm in tourneys and open warfare.
Minor Houses & Lords of Cornay
Many other minor lords and houses exist within the nation of Cornay, however, the political sway they hold is often minimal - often being sworn to serve under other houses as bannermen or, in the case of individuals, household knights. Any noble is given the right to heraldry and a house name, with newly-annointed nobles often inventing their own name and heraldry. Not every noble is a knight, however, as the title of Ser is a reward given to those who serve as squires and spend years training their knightly skills. Only Knights may use the title of Ser and are required to abide by a code of chivalry and knighthood, those who break that can have their knighthood stripped from them and declared "False Knight" by the crown.