The Gnet

Tier: IV, Strong Hold

The Gnet family is one of Awarth's most powerful and polarizing dynasties, a cornerstone of the city’s Dirigible trade and industrial economy. They built their empire through daring investments in shipping routes across The Blast. Though celebrated for their public works and progress-driven vision, whispers of extortion, sabotage, and ruthless rivalries surround their name.

Turf

Operating from Red Pearl Villa (HQ), The Gnet's influence stretches throughout Awarth, especially in Saltford and Anchorage Heights.

Notable Assets

• Red Pearl Villa: The family compound carries its own secrets
• The Gilded Berths: The Gnet exerts significant control over these private docks.
• The Chain: A cryptic communication network of ciphered messages carried aboard Gnet dirigibles, allowing near-instant coordination across the Isles.

Quirks

• Family Feud Culture: While presenting a unified front externally, the Gnet family operates more like a cabal of competing corporate dynasties, constantly undermining one another through proxy agents, market manipulation, or smear campaigns.
• Brand of Patronage: Aspiring inventors, pilots, and captains often seek Gnet sponsorship, knowing full well it means lifelong indebtedness.
• Spectral Insurance: Rumors persist that the Gnet insure their most valuable cargo with spectral contracts brokered through the Pale Chain, binding the spirits of dead sailors to protect their goods.

Allies

The Brasshearts, The Argent Accord, The Greasehands

Enemies

The Undertow, The Vapor Trade, Widows of the Wound

History

The Gnets came to prominence during Awarth’s recovery after the Big Boil, seizing the opportunity to dominate trade routes and logistics. With a mix of shrewd negotiations and aggressive tactics, they secured control of key dirigible fleets and port infrastructure, cementing their influence across the Isles.

We Carry the World

Type

Family

Controlled Territories

• Red Pearl Villa

Notable Members

• Arlinn Veltspar