House Vearra
The members of House Vearra will never forget their history; how they once took part in the founding of Alberetor, and how their ancestors fought, bled and led their young kingdom to dominance and prosper- ity. Though they cooperated faithfully in the Great War and during the establishment of the new home- land, none of them question their family’s claim to the throne. Now, their prospects seem to be improving. The majority of House Vearra’s members are not aware of Count Demetro’s plans (see The Darkest Star), but they can see the Queen growing weaker, losing more support with each passing day – fewer and fewer defend her against criticism; more and more nod in agreement whenever her competence or friendship with the woodland folk is questioned. Perhaps it is finally time for a new monarch?
Property
As they left for the Promised Land, House Vearra brought with them most of the considerable wealth they had accumulated over the years. The cost of battling the Dark Lords was almost completely offset by the spoils of war, and their new county was mostly built with government funds. Instead, Vearra’s coffers have been used to finance outposts and expeditions in the rich woods of Davokar, and establish good relations with the Sun Church and its followers – for example through monthly con- tributions to the Curia and the building of the new, mighty cathedral near the county’s principal town. To sum up: as long as the Count’s bookkeepers can successfully withhold large parts of the county’s revenue from Korinthia’s tax collectors, the members of House Vearra will continue to be very well off.
Prominent Individuals
Aside from Count Demetro, Commander Iakobo, and the latter’s children, most members of the House are found either within Ordo Magica or the Sun Church. People still speak highly of the late Master of the Order and explorer Eulia Vearra, while the Count’s sister, Diesla, joined a convent as a young girl and is now one of Brother Eumeno’s most trusted advisers. Finally, his niece Lesena should also be mentioned, as she is a well-known figure in Thistle Hold and plays a key role in forming alliances between the noble houses in the norther parts of the realm.
Relations
The members of House Vearra consider themselves on equal footing with the Queen and her family; they do not join alliances – they form and lead them. As mentioned earlier, Count Demetro has already received written support from the leaders of three counties and a handful of baronies (see The Vearra Alliance, page 49). He is not sure how much these treaties can be trusted, but at least it is a good start. His hard and costly work to win the friendship of the weakened First Father appears to have been more or less wasted, apart from giving him a popular reputation as “the Sun God’s champion.” But fortunately, there are others within the Sun Church who (he believes) are willing to support him, including a representative of the odious House Argona. If the inevitable attack on Korinthia and Jeseebegai succeeds (see page 83–85), his path to the throne should be clear.
Property
As they left for the Promised Land, House Vearra brought with them most of the considerable wealth they had accumulated over the years. The cost of battling the Dark Lords was almost completely offset by the spoils of war, and their new county was mostly built with government funds. Instead, Vearra’s coffers have been used to finance outposts and expeditions in the rich woods of Davokar, and establish good relations with the Sun Church and its followers – for example through monthly con- tributions to the Curia and the building of the new, mighty cathedral near the county’s principal town. To sum up: as long as the Count’s bookkeepers can successfully withhold large parts of the county’s revenue from Korinthia’s tax collectors, the members of House Vearra will continue to be very well off.
Prominent Individuals
Aside from Count Demetro, Commander Iakobo, and the latter’s children, most members of the House are found either within Ordo Magica or the Sun Church. People still speak highly of the late Master of the Order and explorer Eulia Vearra, while the Count’s sister, Diesla, joined a convent as a young girl and is now one of Brother Eumeno’s most trusted advisers. Finally, his niece Lesena should also be mentioned, as she is a well-known figure in Thistle Hold and plays a key role in forming alliances between the noble houses in the norther parts of the realm.
Relations
The members of House Vearra consider themselves on equal footing with the Queen and her family; they do not join alliances – they form and lead them. As mentioned earlier, Count Demetro has already received written support from the leaders of three counties and a handful of baronies (see The Vearra Alliance, page 49). He is not sure how much these treaties can be trusted, but at least it is a good start. His hard and costly work to win the friendship of the weakened First Father appears to have been more or less wasted, apart from giving him a popular reputation as “the Sun God’s champion.” But fortunately, there are others within the Sun Church who (he believes) are willing to support him, including a representative of the odious House Argona. If the inevitable attack on Korinthia and Jeseebegai succeeds (see page 83–85), his path to the throne should be clear.
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