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The Drow society in [[Menzoberranzan]] is formally governed by the Ruling 8, or the 8 most powerful noble houses in Drow High Society. Invitation to the ruling 8 is the purview of the highest house, currently [[House Baenre]], and the highest house is determined by a ruling vote. House Baenre has been the ruling house of Menzoberranzan for millenia. | The Drow society in [[Menzoberranzan]] is formally governed by the Ruling 8, or the 8 most powerful noble houses in Drow High Society. Invitation to the ruling 8 is the purview of the highest house, currently [[House Baenre]], and the highest house is determined by a ruling vote. House Baenre has been the ruling house of Menzoberranzan for millenia. | ||
==Ruling Houses== | ==Ruling Houses== | ||
The ruling 8 are currently comprised of: | The ruling <s>8</s> 7 are currently comprised of: | ||
# [[#House Baenre|House Baenre]] | # [[#House Baenre|House Baenre]] | ||
# [[#House Barrison Del'Armgo|Barrison Del'Armgo]] | # [[#House Barrison Del'Armgo|Barrison Del'Armgo]] | ||
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# [[#House Melarn|House Melarn]] | # [[#House Melarn|House Melarn]] | ||
# [[#House Do'Urden|House Do'Urden]] | # [[#House Do'Urden|House Do'Urden]] | ||
# [[#House Yauntyrr|House Yauntyrr]] | # [[#House Yauntyrr|House Yauntyrr]] ''DM Note: House Yauntyrr is not a ruling house, the ruling council is not just whichever 8 houses are on top'' | ||
===House Baenre=== | ===House Baenre=== | ||
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===House Duskryn=== | ===House Duskryn=== | ||
House Duskryn is a ruthless meritocracy ''with a Master leading'', may be amenable to recruitment to [[#House Melarn| Melarn]]'s side if the Magistery can offer something comparable to being a Ruling 8 house. | House Duskryn is a ruthless, militaristic meritocracy ''with a Master leading'', may be amenable to recruitment to [[#House Melarn| Melarn]]'s side if the Magistery can offer something comparable to being a Ruling 8 house. | ||
''Known Members'' | ''Known Members'' | ||
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===House Melarn=== | ===House Melarn=== | ||
Led by Mistress [[Halisstra |Halisstra Melarn]], this house seems to be important among [[Drow]] Houses. In fact it sits among the Ruling 8, the highest houses in [[Drow]] high society. In addition to its drow members, House Melarn also claims the loyalty of the [[Draegloth]] in the [[Underdark]]. House Melarn contaiuns the most fanatical followers | Led by Mistress [[Halisstra |Halisstra Melarn]], this house seems to be important among [[Drow]] Houses. In fact it sits among the Ruling 8, the highest houses in [[Drow]] high society. In addition to its drow members, House Melarn also claims the loyalty of the [[Draegloth]] in the [[Underdark]]. House Melarn contaiuns the most fanatical followers of [[Lolth]]. It was formed by remnants of Houses Kenafin and Horlbar after the fall of [[Ched Nasad]]. | ||
''Known Members:'' | ''Known Members:'' | ||
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===House Do'Urden=== | ===House Do'Urden=== | ||
All that is known of that House Do'Urden, is that it is a formerly disgraced house that was reformed by [[Yvonnel]]. | All that is known of that House Do'Urden, is that it is a formerly disgraced house that was reformed by [[Yvonnel| Yvonnel Baenre]]. | ||
===House Yauntyrr=== | ===House Yauntyrr=== | ||
Led by Headmistress [[Danifae| Danifae Yauntyrr]], House Yauntyrr seems to be at the center of the plot to release the [[Chaos Curse]] on [[Solace]] | Led by Headmistress [[Danifae| Danifae Yauntyrr]], House Yauntyrr seems to be at the center of the plot to release the [[Chaos Curse]] on [[Solace]]. [[Danifae]] was once the bonded captive of [[Halisstra]] of [[House Melarn]] Though we have encountered her minions in the form of the [[Black Ice Gang]], intelligence suggests that [[Danifae]] herself has yet to leave the [[Underdark]] and indeed would be among the last to do so, should her plot succeed. It also seems that [[Danifae]] started the conflict that led to the destruction of [[Ched Nasad]], perhaps as the catalyst breaking away from [[Halisstra]] and starting her own house . | ||
''Known Members:'' | ''Known Members:'' | ||
* | *[[Danifae| Danifae Yauntyrr]] - Headmistress | ||
''Suspected Members:'' | ''Suspected Members:'' | ||
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==Other Houses== | ==Other Houses== | ||
===House | ===House Kenafin=== | ||
Little is know about House | One of the only two Houses to survive the Fall of [[Ched Nasad]]. Little is know about House Kenafin, other than they follow [[#House Melarn| House Melarn]]'s lead. | ||
''Known Members'' | ''Known Members'' | ||
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===House Horlbar=== | ===House Horlbar=== | ||
Little is know about House Horlbar, other than they follow [[#House Melarn| House Melarn]]'s lead. | One of the only two Houses to survive the Fall of [[Ched Nasad]]. Little is know about House Horlbar, other than they follow [[#House Melarn| House Melarn]]'s lead. | ||
''Known Members'' | ''Known Members'' | ||
* None | * None | ||
Latest revision as of 19:39, 22 July 2018
The Drow society in Menzoberranzan is formally governed by the Ruling 8, or the 8 most powerful noble houses in Drow High Society. Invitation to the ruling 8 is the purview of the highest house, currently House Baenre, and the highest house is determined by a ruling vote. House Baenre has been the ruling house of Menzoberranzan for millenia.
Ruling Houses edit edit source
The ruling 8 7 are currently comprised of:
- House Baenre
- Barrison Del'Armgo
- House Agrach Dyrr
- House Mizzrym
- House Duskryn
- House Melarn
- House Do'Urden
- House Yauntyrr DM Note: House Yauntyrr is not a ruling house, the ruling council is not just whichever 8 houses are on top
House Baenre edit edit source
The apparant ruling house in Menzoberranzan. House Baenre is first among the 8 Ruling Houses of Menzoberranzan. Though the titular head of House Baenre is Yvonnel Baenre, it appeaars that the House is actually led by Gromph Baenre, a male Drow Magic User whose power might be the only rival to that of Lord Dyrr.
Known Members
- Yvonnel Baenre - Matron Mother
- Gromph Baenre - Wizard, and de facto ruler of House Baenre
- Quenthel Baenre
House Barrison Del'Armgo edit edit source
House Barrison Del'Armgo is militaristic House, closely Aligned with Houses Baenre and Do'Urden
Known Members
- None
House Agrach Dyrr edit edit source
House Dyrr's loyalties are unknown. Actions of their only known member, Lord Dyrr suggest that they COULD be allied to NEITHER House Melarn nor House Yauntyrr.
Known Members:
- Lord Dyrr - Archlich
House Mizzrym edit edit source
All that is known of House Mizzrym ids that they are plotting against House Agrach Dyrr.
Known Members
- none
House Duskryn edit edit source
House Duskryn is a ruthless, militaristic meritocracy with a Master leading, may be amenable to recruitment to Melarn's side if the Magistery can offer something comparable to being a Ruling 8 house.
Known Members
- None
House Melarn edit edit source
Led by Mistress Halisstra Melarn, this house seems to be important among Drow Houses. In fact it sits among the Ruling 8, the highest houses in Drow high society. In addition to its drow members, House Melarn also claims the loyalty of the Draegloth in the Underdark. House Melarn contaiuns the most fanatical followers of Lolth. It was formed by remnants of Houses Kenafin and Horlbar after the fall of Ched Nasad.
Known Members:
- Halisstra Melarn - Headmistress
- Karnifax - Steward
House Do'Urden edit edit source
All that is known of that House Do'Urden, is that it is a formerly disgraced house that was reformed by Yvonnel Baenre.
House Yauntyrr edit edit source
Led by Headmistress Danifae Yauntyrr, House Yauntyrr seems to be at the center of the plot to release the Chaos Curse on Solace. Danifae was once the bonded captive of Halisstra of House Melarn Though we have encountered her minions in the form of the Black Ice Gang, intelligence suggests that Danifae herself has yet to leave the Underdark and indeed would be among the last to do so, should her plot succeed. It also seems that Danifae started the conflict that led to the destruction of Ched Nasad, perhaps as the catalyst breaking away from Halisstra and starting her own house .
Known Members:
- Danifae Yauntyrr - Headmistress
Suspected Members:
- Members of the Black Ice Gang
Other Houses edit edit source
House Kenafin edit edit source
One of the only two Houses to survive the Fall of Ched Nasad. Little is know about House Kenafin, other than they follow House Melarn's lead.
Known Members
- None
House Horlbar edit edit source
One of the only two Houses to survive the Fall of Ched Nasad. Little is know about House Horlbar, other than they follow House Melarn's lead.
Known Members
- None