House Khavortorov
The Khavortorov family are a hot-tempered family that has produced knights for many generations. They are trying to better establish themselves as a great house of Brevoy now that their lieges, the Rogarvias, have disappeared. Many of the Khavortorov's are experts with the Aldori dueling sword.
Lord Catarina Khavortorov leads the house with her daughter Alena Khavortorov next in line. House Khavortorov uses Lord for all members of the family, regardless of gender.
When marraige occurs, the non House spouse is required to take the name Khavortorov but they do not gain the official Lord title. Those who do not wish to continue the line of succession can do so if they wish without it being taboo, however any children they have are not allowed to gain the Lord title or the Khavortorov surname. Traditionally they take the non House surname instead.
Adoption of children into the house is accepted without any issue as long as they gain the title and surname if they wish to be included in the succession of the house.
Heriditary Tradition
House Khavortorov used to follow eldest heir tradition, but with the leadership of Lord Calis Khavortorov in 4524 AR the tradition of eldest heir was abandoned. Lord Calis was the 3rd heir to Lord Verus Khavortorov but was deemed the most suitable heir. The family maintains a heirarchy in terms of main and branch families as well.When marraige occurs, the non House spouse is required to take the name Khavortorov but they do not gain the official Lord title. Those who do not wish to continue the line of succession can do so if they wish without it being taboo, however any children they have are not allowed to gain the Lord title or the Khavortorov surname. Traditionally they take the non House surname instead.
Adoption of children into the house is accepted without any issue as long as they gain the title and surname if they wish to be included in the succession of the house.
