House Halebrandt: The House of Gold Lions
@House Halebrandt is a proud and militaristic noble family, symbolized by a golden lion, embodying their belief that the kingdom of @Thelidor requires a strong hand—ideally theirs. They are warriors locked in fierce rivalry with the merchant-turned-nobles of @House Durnmere and the ancient aristocracy of @House Caelthorn. Banner colors are white, gold, and blue.
Political Position: Pro-monarchy but believes @King Liam of Thelidor must be molded into a warrior-king. Godric wants to train Liam personally, but Caelthorn and Durnmere oppose this.
Key Members of House Halebrandt
@Lord Godric Halebrandt -A ferocious, lion-like human fighter lord who values martial prowess, enjoys falconry and hunting, and inspires his soldiers with hearty laughter and war stories.
@Lady Farrah Halebrandt - Wife of Lord Godric Halebrandt, Lady Farrah is a composed noble woman who anchors her fiery household with calm authority.
@Lord Kaelen Halebrandt - son of Lord Godric, is a fiery and impatient young lord of Castle Halebrant, driven by a hunger for adventure and a struggle with scholarly pursuits
@Lady Fiona Halebrandt - daughter of Lord Godric, is a serious and dignified martial fighter with a stoic exterior that softens to reveal her noble warmth. Fiona resents House Durnmere personally for their prior machinations on her personal life and marriage plans. Fiona once told her Lord Godric that:
“I was raised among ogres, Father—among clamor and clash, where strength was the measure of worth. I seek a husband of wit, yet wit is a blade that hides its edge. The clever ones wear masks, and their hearts are maps I cannot read.”
“I dream of a match in battle—one who meets me blow for blow, yet sees beyond the hunt. One who knows when to strike, and when to stay his hand. But I fear I ask for too much grace in a world that prizes conquest.”
“For when the lyres are strung and the dancers turn, I feel the weight of my boots. I feel like an ogre in silks. It is no small thing, Father, to be a daughter of Lionspire.”
Fiona has formed a confidential relationship with @Lady Selene Estiellet, who seeks to exploit Fiona's vulnerabilities.@Grant Halebrandt - quick‑witted chief clerk for his uncle Lord Godric Halebrandt's share of Thelidor's regency. Thin and brown‑haired, whose scholarly brilliance fuels his impatience with stagnant politics..
@Hansel Stoltz - a disciplined and loyal Chief Butler and expatriate of the @Hesan Empire , serves @Lionspire with strict authority and cool deference to nobility, maintaining order and loyalty with a standoffish demeanor towards newcomers.