Haus Rochefort is a distinguished noble house from the southern reaches of the Hesan Empire, situated near the imperial capital. Rochefort was itself was a southern kingdom before the unification of the empire. The esteem of the house in the imperial capitol in Konigsheim, however, was granted to Sir Ludolf Rochefort over 250 years ago in recognition of his ancestor’s service during the early years of imperial unification. Known for their martial discipline and unwavering loyalty, the Rocheforts have long been regarded as paragons of Hesan nobility. Their colors of Hause Rochefort are in accord with the empire: Deep-red, dusk gold, and onyx. The coat of arms and sigil of Haus Rochefort is a fire bird or a phoenix. Family archives reference this symbol of the undying spirit of the Rochefort legacy.
Sir Otto Rochefort, the current lord, is a stern and disciplined knight whose reputation as a martinet precedes him. His devotion to the Empire is matched only by his high expectations for his sons, Sir Alaric Rochefort and Sir Lorenz Rochefort, both of whom have earned knighthood under his exacting tutelage.
Lady Mechthild Rochefort, née Eisenruh, hails from a northern house and embodies the austere elegance prized among Hesan aristocracy. Statuesque and emotionally reserved, she serves as both a symbol and steward of the family's noble image. The union between Otto and Mechthild represents a strategic alliance between north and south, reinforcing Haus Rochefort’s influence at court. Though the family is marked by emotional distance and rigid tradition, their legacy is carved into the very stone of their ancestral halls—a lineage defined by honor, service, and the quiet weight of expectation.