Eveline and Cedric Durnmere's story is etched into the very stones of the house they built—a tale of ambition, secrecy, and shadowed legacy. Their marriage was not born of love but of strategy. Eveline, a minor noble from Arinn, was wed to Cedric to secure vital trade routes between their lands. The union was calculated, and steeped more in espionage than romance. They had a son, Bastion, and two daughters. Cedric had one illegitimate son, Morris FitzCedric who went on to become a scribe.
Cedric Durnmere was a man of ruthless ambition. Through blackmail and foreign dealings, he expanded the reach of House Durnmere, weaving a web of influence that stretched far beyond its borders. His death, shrouded in mystery, occurred during a voyage to Valoria. Whispers persist that Eveline herself may have orchestrated his demise.
In the aftermath, Eveline's legacy took on a darker hue. Within the manor, she maintains a secret chamber—a hidden shrine to Cedric filled with maps, ledgers, and coded letters. Whether this room is a monument to grief or a covert command center remains uncertain, but its existence speaks volumes about the woman who survived and thrived.