House Derandra
Motto: "Beneath Every Tide, Our Blades Wait."
Sigil: A kraken's tentacle coiled around a trident.
Vassals to: House Lysoria, Their strategic harbor control makes them crucial to Eldoria's naval supremacy.
Capital: Abyssal Bay
Status after the Gilded Rebellion: Stayed Loyal, kept their status.
The naval dominance that forms the cornerstone of Eldoria's military and commercial power rests substantially upon the specialized knowledge and capabilities of House Derandra. Their ancestral territories encompass the strategic Harbor of Abyssal Currents, where unusual underwater topography creates navigational challenges that have claimed countless vessels commanded by pilots lacking Derandra training. This geographical advantage, combined with generations of accumulated maritime expertise, has transformed what began as a minor noble house into an indispensable element of the kingdom's power projection capabilities.
The Derandra fleet consists of vessels constructed according to proprietary designs that sacrifice aesthetic considerations for unmatched performance in challenging sea conditions. Their flagship, Kraken's Reach, incorporates enchantments allowing it to partially submerge while maintaining functionality—a capability that has proven decisive in naval engagements against enemies unprepared for attacks from beneath the waterline. The family maintains a specialized academy where promising sailors from throughout Eldoria compete for limited training positions, with graduates forming an elite cadre that dominates the kingdom's naval officer corps.
During the Gilded Rebellion, House Derandra's loyalty to the crown proved instrumental in maintaining supply lines that ultimately enabled loyalist forces to outlast rebel resistance. Their naval blockade strangled rebel-held coastal territories while ensuring continued flow of resources to loyalist strongholds. This service earned them substantial rewards in the rebellion's aftermath, including expanded trading rights and greater autonomy in maritime law enforcement throughout Eldorian waters.
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