The noble Houses of Chaos are Direct Decedents of the late King Swayvill. Each of The Nine Great Houses can trace their ancestry back to one of the Nine Sons of Swayvill.
The influence a noble House holds depends greatly on it's size and the number of Logrus Masters within it. Each House also controls it's own army, and any number of Shadows and Ways. These two resources also help determine the strength of a House.
The History of Chaos
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Timeline:
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| Tenth Age: |
Reign of Moloch (Current) |
| Ninth Age: |
Death of Swayvill. (Jurt) |
| Eighth Age: |
The Black Road War. (Dara) |
| Seventh Age: |
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| Sixth Age: |
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| Fifth Age: |
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| Fourth Age: |
The Kinslayer Wars: The Houses fight a bloody war over Black Zone territory. |
| Third Age: |
The Fall: The Jewel of Judgment is Stolen and The Pattern created. |
| Second Age: |
The God Wars: Chaos wars with powerful forces out of Shadow. |
| First Age: |
Age of Chaos: The Dawn of time. The Courts of Chaos are founded. |
The Houses:
There are nine great houses, each headed by a Duke or in some cases, a Duchess. In descending order of approximate power, they are:
Mahan
Leader: Open.
A House of Ancient Necromancers. House Mahan has always been a powerful and feared House. They have a reputation for being extremely loyal to the Crown and have often used their powers of Necromancy to assist the Crown when needed, raising armies from fallen enemies to fight for the Crown. It's power has greatly increased since Moloch's taking of the throne.
Hendrake
Leader: The Duchess Belissa Minobee.
"Hendrake Ways is very much of the military sort," he went on. "Glory of battle. Martial honor, you know."
- Prince of Chaos
A House of noble Warriors. It has the largest military force of the houses and is bound by honor and tradition. Its members are constantly warring somewhere in Shadow, constantly conquering new shadows and training shadow armies. It is the largest of the Houses and controls massive armies on dozens of worlds.
Sawall
Leader: Prince Jurt
A House of Sorcerer's, Logrus Masters, and Politicians Sawall has been one of the strongest political powers in the Courts for many ages and has gained even more power under Jurt's rule. Jurt himself has been one of Moloch's strongest supporters and is often seen at his side.
Sawall is well known for the massive and labyrinthine art collection of its' long time Duke, Gramble.
Jesby
Leader: Open
". . . we've long been at odds with Jesby"
-Mandor, Prince of Chaos
Helgram
Leader: Princess Dara
"Jasra got her instruction in sorcery from my mother? And she met Brand at Helgram? That would make it seem Helgram had something to do with Brand's plot, the Black Road, the war-"
-Merlin, Prince of Chaos
Chanicut
". . . and Chanicut's always been a troublemaker."
-Mandor, Prince of Chaos
Marduk
Information: Raisers of Demons and Beasts. Marduk is a long time ally of Hendrake and master of the Wyverns of the Courts.
Amblerash
Leader: Bances
Information : None Available
