House Darkhood

House Darkhood had, for years, claimed ruleship of the Pinnacle Sea in a way similar to the distant Scaleswept. From Seareach they commanded ships, and held most of the trade from Anchorpoint by the neck allowing for them to have incredible amounts of sway in the courts. Darkhood prefered a distant approach to politics, subterfuge and quiet displays of might were often the tools they utilized the most.    Darkhood had used both this strong geographical and political position to remain absent from many political conflicts, requiring no allies to hold their land and few alliances for anything but trade.    Darkhood wouldn't rule Seareach and the Roc Isles alone, House Farrowless - cousins to Darkhood - would take on a strong administrative role. They would manage the villages, ports, and many of the lesser tasks. In 1451, House Farrowless would betray House Darkhood - hiring assassins from Curled Finger to kill Darkhoods line. Farrowless would then take command of Seareach and Darkhoods holdings.    However, Jax Darkhood would survive the assassinations. He would find transport to Requiem aboard a ship bound for Searock. Jax would unite with a group of fellow adventurers, becoming a founding member of Vanguard. Through their adventures, Jax would build a sizeable warchest and siege Seareach - killing House Farrowless, and taking command of his ancestral home.    Darkhood is now, again, a powerful house that controls shipping lanes wide and far for Vanreth. They've created strong ties to Requiem, getting some disdane in the courts. Jax Darkhood is a strong fighter and often cunning, but lacks a lot of political upbringing that many others has. He's had to lean on Requiem for assistance, fearing help from other Vanrethian houses.