Where can I find a list of the names of the most prominent noble families in Cheliax ?
I happened upon it at one time (the only name I remember is "Leroung"), but I can't find it again :-(.
There was one in the description of Egorian in 'Empire of Devils' and one in the description of Westcrown in the first volume of 'Council of Thieves'. The lists were the major noble families in each city.
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Where can I find a list of the names of the most prominent noble families in Cheliax ?
I happened upon it at one time (the only name I remember is "Leroung"), but I can't find it again :-(.
The Pathfinder Chronicles Campaign Setting lists them. Alas, this list ended up being something we simply didn't have room to publish in the Inner Sea World Guide (especially since that would have set a precedent for listing prominent noble families for all of the regions, which was beyond the scope of that book).
Anyway.
That list is as follows.
House Charthagnion: Serving under an infernal pact that grants its members superhuman wisdom, House Charthagnion faces centuries of servitude as payment.
House Henderthane: Weapons dealers for the last thousand years, House Henderthane supplies the House of Thrune with all the weapons it and its allies needs.
House Jeggare: House Jeggare is one of Avistan’s (not just Cheliax’s) wealthiest families, and its philanthropic endeavors are felt across the continent.
House Leroung: Members of House Leroung act as the headmasters of several universities and wizarding schools. Even in nations hostile to Cheliax, House Leroung is respected and accepted, thanks to its academic neutrality.
House Narikopolus: The archers of House Narikopolus are renowned across Avistan for their powerful bows and extensive training that begins as young as 6 years.
House Sarini: Sometimes called the “Fools of Thrune” or the “Lapdogs of Hell,” House Sarini jesters incorporate cruel humor and infrequent hate-based comedy.
House Thrune: Long before Aroden died, the House of Thrune actively worked with the forces of Hell. Even in the time of Imperial Cheliax, its members acted strangely, dressing at all times in laced black and gothic colors. Few actually suspected the family of devil worship. Since its rise to power, Thrune generously rewards its allies and viciously punishes its foes.
Many thanks, Treppa and James Jacobs !
Ooh! Lists of noble families!
Dotting. ^^ Thank you!
Carry on!
- C.
James, in the Cheliax Guide, I wonder if House Napaciza is mistaken for House Narikopolus.
Page 10-11:
"House Napaciza, the famed archers of Cheliax, have sent some of their best trackers and bowmen to the hills to eliminate the slaves. There’s a story in there, but Narikopolus won’t confirm that their enemy is the last scion of the family that used to rule the city of Kantaria, where Narikopolus rules now."
Aren't there also some lesser noble families there as well?
I recall reading about them in Council of Thieves a little bit.
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Indeed. In Westcrown alone there are the following (with the families that owe alliegance to them):
Drovenge (Imvius, Lorialn, Xerysis)
Oberigo (Aulamaxa, Ghival)
Salsifer (Chillarth, Rustachas)
Grulios (Mironeth, Ici)
Arvanxi (Mhartis, Ciucci, Rasdovain)
Justilarc (Seidraith, Cemaine)
Dioso (Jhaltero, Ucarlaar)
Tilernos (Starnon, Etrovain)
Phandros (Chard, Nolmon)
Khollarix (Nymmis, Rufano)
Rosala (Ulvauno, Atenaar)
Mezinas (Vitaron, Missepe)
So in Westcrown alone, there are about 38 noble houses jockeying for status. And those are House Thrune's REJECTS.
Dotted