House Ravenshield

House Ravenshield was founded by Banoclese the Bold in 835. Through the legend of Banoclese the Bold

House Ravenshield was once one of the most noble and respected houses in the kingdom. Today its true power is middling, but the history, prestige and influence allow it to remain respected. The house has always been defined by its ideals of debate, intellectual thought and public discourse.

The house rose to prominence centuries ago under the leadership of Lord Phalenas Ravenshield, who led a coalition of independent city-states (including thier rivals House Brightwater in 978 CA against aggressive pirate raids. It was his brilliance as both a strategist and statesman that saved the southern marches from destruction. His actions earned him the name “The Silver Shield,”.

The Ravenshields have long been patrons of education, art, and civic growth. Their ancestral seat, Suncrest sits atop a rocky cliff overlooking a bustling port.

Members of the house are known for their ambition, and over the last century, rivalries among siblings have created fractures within the family. Despite its struggles, House Ravenshield remains a respected noble house. With Duncanous Ravenshield , a shrewd and capable leader as the local Timir.

Military

For most of its history, House Ravenshield was primarily a navel power. However with the expansion of Sunvale The nobles have traded in thier fleet for the professional Ravenseye Hoplites.

Ravenshield can bring 2000 levy’s and 300 heavy infantry to the field.

The House of Ravenshield controls the city of Suncrest and the small town of Sunvale. In addition to the towns, House Ravenshield controls the surrounding area in both locations. Suncrest is well developed with many waystation inns, cobblestone roads, and rich farming manors.

Sunvale is a new colony on theWestern edge of the Southern Steppes . Its less than 100 years old, so the roads are mostly dirt tracks, with some inns along the roads, but not at every days ride.

The dominate religion of this area is Helios, God of the Sun. Though other religions are tolerated, the debate focused culture means many followers of other gods feel verbally attacked for their beliefs, leading to a somewhat hostile environment for any other deity.

The mythology around Banoclese the Bold makes the symbol of the manticore very popular amung the lower classes.