House of Tearill
The House of Tearill traces its roots back to the days of the Fracturing War, where their ancestors served as cunning tacticians and skilled mediators among warring factions. Though never a house of warriors, the Tearills built their legacy on strategy and negotiation, earning respect as peacemakers and advisors to powerful rulers. Their sigil, a silver quill crossed over a black scroll, symbolizes their commitment to knowledge and diplomacy, a contrast to the blades and banners of more militant houses.
Situated in the rolling hills of southern Mercadia, the Tearill estate is a bastion of quiet elegance, its walls adorned with ancient tapestries chronicling the house's history. Tales of Tearill emissaries brokering peace or subtly shifting the balance of power echo through the halls, cementing their reputation as architects of stability. While some whisper that their methods lean toward manipulation, the Tearills remain steadfast in their belief that a well-placed word can shape the world as surely as a sword. Their motto, "Wisdom Guides the Blade," reflects the enduring philosophy that intellect is the truest weapon of all.