House Karker
House Karker is an ambitious and formidable family that rules over the Karkoni Coast from their oceanside palace, Seafoam Hall. They trace their origins to a legendary union between humans and the merfolk, which granted them power over the peninsula and the sea for millennia as the Coast Kings. Though their magic has since waned, House Karker remains a key maritime power in the empire, thriving through fishing, trade, and shipbuilding. Their fierce loyalty to ancient traditions, including the secret worship of the banned sea god Thassa, often casts a shadow over their reputation. Today, they are both respected and feared, holding influence through their naval strength while harboring a lingering resentment from their former rule.
Culture
House Karker has a culture deeply rooted in the myths and traditions of the sea, drawing from their origins as rulers of the Karkoni Peninsula and their legendary alliance with the merfolk. Although the magical sea powers of their past have faded, they continue to practice ancient aquatic rituals and hold a fierce reverence for the ocean. Their customs are often seen as strange, involving rites honoring their banned sea god, Thassa, whom they secretly worship despite the empire’s prohibitions. House Karker maintains a harsh and ambitious demeanor, reflecting their history of conquest, with a focus on seafaring, fishing, and maritime trade. The Karkoni people admire their strength and fearlessness, but their history of oppressing the fae still casts a shadow over their reputation, painting them as both respected and feared within the empire.
Assets
House Karker commands numerous assets, primarily centered around the Karkoni Coast and its bountiful maritime resources. Their seat, Seafoam Hall, is an opulent oceanside palace perched on the cliffs, overlooking the crashing waves of the southern coast. Though its beauty is captivating, the palace also serves as a defensive stronghold, equipped to monitor and guard against naval threats. House Karker’s wealth flows from their mastery of the sea, with a thriving fishing industry, shipbuilding operations, and control over key coastal trade routes. They also maintain a fleet of fast, agile ships, granting them dominance over the coastal waters and ensuring that their influence in maritime trade remains unmatched throughout the empire.
History
House Karker originated on the Karkoni Peninsula, where the first humans arrived thousands of years ago, finding the land already occupied by the fae and encircled by kingdoms of merfolk and ocean dwellers. According to legend, the house was founded when Bree Karker fell in love with a noble from the sea, forming a powerful alliance that granted them control over mythical sea creatures. With these forces, they conquered the peninsula and reigned as Coast Kings for millennia, subjugating the fae and ruling the coast with an iron grip. However, over time, the magic of the sea began to fade, weakening their hold on the region until the Stormclaws arrived. During the conquest, the last Coast King was slain, and the fae were liberated. Yet, House Karker survived; the youngest daughter of the fallen king was made the High Lady of the Karkoni Coast, allowing them to retain influence. Now, they continue to harbor their sea-bound traditions, holding onto power while quietly defying imperial bans on their ancient practices.
"Beware the tides"
Type
Geopolitical, Great house
Ruling Organization
Leader Title
Family Leader
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Location
Controlled Territories
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