House Vorcaster: Masters of the Gilded Coin

House Vorcaster is the most influential economic force within The Ancient Reach, renowned for their fairness, integrity, and unrivaled financial mastery. As the founders and sole operators of the Gilded Coin Collective, their purpose is to ensure economic stability through standardized currency, equitable trade, and secure financial governance.

Unlike houses that dominate through military might or political intrigue, Vorcaster’s strength is built on trust, necessity, and control of wealth. Their legacy began with Eldon Vorcaster, a respected merchant appointed by the Council of the Three Seeds to oversee humanity’s first unified currency.

Today, House Vorcaster’s wealth and economic influence are unmatched, making them indispensable advisors and creditors to kings and rulers across The Ancient Reach. Their gold ensures that kingdoms flourish—and their disapproval can bring kingdoms to ruin.

The Hall of Mint and Trade (Established in Greendale, moved to Hollow Lake after Greendale’s collapse) – Headquarters of the Collective, overseeing currency minting, trade laws, and economic policy.

The Golden Vault – Secure treasury holding vast reserves of gold, precious stones, and rare commodities, guaranteeing the value of Vorcaster coinage.

Counting Houses – Regional institutions located within every major city, controlling local currency exchange, banking, and trade oversight.

Founded by Eldon Vorcaster in 2955 BGW, House Vorcaster rose as trusted treasurers during the era of the Council of the Three Seeds. Eldon, known widely for fairness and honesty, was chosen to standardize and manage currency for Greendale and its allies, laying the foundation for future economic dominance.

Following the fall of Greendale in 2320 BGW, House Vorcaster relocated their operations to Hollow Lake, shifting from trusted servants to powerful economic leaders. Amidst the political chaos, their neutral stance allowed the Gilded Coin Collective to expand as a universally accepted, independent financial institution.

By 2200 BGW, their standardized currency (Shards, Veinstones, Suncoins, and Mooncrests) was fully adopted by nearly all human kingdoms, solidifying their influence. Today, Vorcaster’s authority is unquestionable, their wealth vast, and their neutrality strategically maintained.

Hollow Lake (Primary Headquarters) – While House Ashwood rules, Vorcaster operates independently, their control limited strictly to economic affairs, banking, and currency regulation.

Counting Houses – Financial centers in every major city across Nunca and Shatterbleak, ensuring Vorcaster’s reach is felt in all economic matters.

House Vorcaster maintains no formal army, relying instead on private security and hired mercenaries for protection. Their primary security lies in economic deterrence—attacking Vorcaster risks financial devastation.

Primary Faith: Vaelith, Keeper of Secrets, revered for safeguarding economic secrets and strategic foresight.

Practical Faith: Solara, Goddess of Order, venerated due to her association with stability and prosperity.

Forbidden Practices: Worship of chaotic deities, especially Vyrakath, is strictly prohibited, as chaos is antithetical to profitable trade.

House Vorcaster’s strategic neutrality grants them unparalleled influence, as their financial backing and oversight are crucial for the success of kings and kingdoms. They leverage loans, debts, and currency control to quietly direct political decisions without needing armies or overt political alliances.