House Kerrigan of Penthos
House Kerrigan - The second most powerful family typically, though their last generation may have upset their position. The lazy pampered Baron Hutchess Kerrigan who is the highest ranking royal in the family is destroying their reputation. Known for his gambling and womanizing their once great fortune is dwindling and they may fall to the bottom of the five families. Or could a minor ambitious young duke change their fortunes?
Structure
House Kerrigan’s highest position is Barony. It is then divided into duchies and then into arch duchies. One of the reasons the house is weak right now is because they have sold off many positions and made new ones to obtain extra money.
Public Agenda
To get back into a position of power in Penthos.
Assets
Kerrigan manor, and one of the docks. The own several ships that transport goods and at times some smuggling for illicit materials.
History
House Kerrigan comes from the Tellenor valley and has a castle in the town of Tellenor. They built a fortune tending vineyards and other agriculture in the rich soil of the valley. At some point many centuries ago a wealthy wine merchant (Olligus Kerrigan) married a rich princess and the House of Kerrigan was created. They originally operated out of Tellenor and the valley and as the city of Penthos became larger and larger any family with wealth and power began to move operations there. The ensuing struggle for control over the economy of the fast growing city and lands created the five houses and a new governmental system that allows for that control to shift to the house with the most representatives at the time.
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Founding Date
1856
Type
Family
Alternative Names
The Kerries
Subsidiary Organizations
Location
Controlled Territories
Notable Members
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