House Medani
House Medani is a half-elf dragonmarked house that is known as the smallest and one of the youngest houses. However, despite its size and age, its members are seemingly everywhere, working as operatives in various fields such as bodyguards, sentries, and inquisitives. Unlike most dragonmarked houses, Medani has a strong geographical location as the majority of its members are Brelish nationals and live in Breland.
Dragonmark
House Medani possesses the Mark of Detection. This mark grants various magical benefits that allow its bearers to detect threats, thus making Medani sentries an invaluable asset to nobles and royal families across Khorvaire.
History
The Mark of Detection first appeared around the year −1500 on the half-elves of Breland. The Medani were so secretive with their dragonmark that, when House Cannith first discovered them during the War of the Mark, they mistook them as possessing Aberrant Dragonmark instead. Medani had little aspiration beyond the borders of Breland, so, when the other houses requested they join them as an official dragonmarked house, Medani refused. But the dragonmarked houses were adamant about their membership and so, through much negotiation and some veiled threats, Medani reluctantly joined. Even after joining the dragonmarked houses, Medani showed little interest in the other houses and rarely got involved with the politics of them.
Through their lack of participation, Medani has earned itself a reputation for being distant, secretive, and for being concerned only for themselves. House Medani is now seen as the black sheep of the dragonmarked houses and many have become concerned with their close relationship with the Brelish crown. This perception of the house flourishes to the present day and the suspicion of the other houses has only grown as Medani has captured countless spies who attempted to infiltrate the house in search of their well-guarded secrets; many of the spies were House Phiarlan and House Thurannimembers.
House Medani only allows elves, half-elves, and humans to join the official ranks of the house; not even through marriage can a member of another race join. In order to strengthen the half-elf bloodline of their ancestors, the house elders encourage intermarriage with elves and humans. Marriage with other races is banned and generally shunned.
Hirelings can be from any race though, but they can never climb in rank despite their contributions. Hirelings can join the Warning Guild providing they have the skills necessary. Those who join will be given certification and are able to work under the banner of Medani and hirelings who excel at their duties can officially work as a part of the house; this is more easily achieved in Sharn and Wroat.
Business
Like all dragonmarked houses, Medani trades with all the nations of Khorvaire. However, they favor trade with Breland so much that they have directly supplied operatives to work within King Boranel's court. House Medani is also investigating the murder of Boranel's first wife Queen Chaseva ir'Maasat.
The Warning Guild provides bodyguards, inquisitives, and sentries for hire all across Khorvaire.
The Basilisk's Gaze guild hunts war criminals wanted by the Five Nations.
Despite its reclusive nature towards the other dragonmarked houses, Medani is an active member of The Twelve.
Guilds
- Warning Guild
- Thousand Yard Stare
- Basilisk's Gaze
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