House of the 3rd Meridian
Shrewd lords of spice and water
Founded by Roman DuFaine a human commoner and cook turned valet and eventual heir of a noted warlord 3rd House has a reputation as shrewd, sensible lords of food, spice, and water. DuFaine was notable for his focus on practical education for his descendants and early investments in the spice trade, but his infrastructure around the transport of water has seen 3rd House fortunes rise steadily since implementation.
3RD HOUSE MANOR-TOWER DISTRICT
The manor-house of the 3rd Meridian is a large, sprawling estate that favors function over form. Inside the tower proper is a vast dining hall, elegant in its sheer simplicity. To service this hall is an equally vast kitchen staffed by what are claimed to be the best chefs in the world each aided by a huge throng of slaves. Guest quarters are unusually sparse for a manor of its size. Only the most important or influential guests are invited to stay at the manor beyond meals and entertainment.
NOTABLE MEMBERS OF 3RD HOUSE
Current Binder-Lord: Gerard DuFaine is a male human in his early thirties known for his energy and head for business, wielding the wealth and power of 3rd House in ways that only increase its capacity.
Founding Binder-Lord (Deceased): Roman DuFaine was a human of common origin who used his head for business (as well as being named heir to a slain aristocrat) to succeed far beyond his wildest dreams.
3rd House Sergeant-at-Arms: Drummond Carter is a sixty year old human who often acts as counter to Gerald’s brashness. The two are very close, with Drummond acting as a surrogate father.
Head Chef: Thoma Cetcham is a half-orc who often employs adventurers and mercenaries to bring him ingredients of the more lethal variety, serving dishes available nowhere else in the world due to how dangerous their constituent parts are to harvest.