House Viridian

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Overview

House Viridian (Imperial \vərˈɪdiən\ from green) is named for its association with the deep, verdant jungles of Viridia. Lore about House Viridian is typical for Great Houses of Mercatia, in that they are very famous but also keep many secrets. They are studied by historians and merchants alike.

History

House Viridian is the second-oldest Ancient Great House of Mercatia, having formed as a pirate company in the early days of the Shattered Empire of Acrolon, soon after The Realm War.

While starting as pirates, they turned to more legitimate forms of commerce when Suentius formed the Mercatian Charter. Over the centuries, they have dabbled in countless enterprises, but most consistently they have exploited the natural resources of Viridia, which they adopted as their family name. During the Dark Age, like most Great Houses, they turned to more evil forms of commerce, such as slave trade, primarily of Ferals from Viridia.

During The Change in Ledger in the early Dawn Age, the most corrupt and evil members of House Viridia were eliminated by The Turned Palm and younger powers within the family took over, and endeavors like slave trade were ended. Though greatly harmed by The Change in Ledger, they still had enough power to remain intact as a Great House of Mercatia in the present age.

Governance

House Viridian is governed through a central power structure called The Verdant Court, created through magically and legally binding contracts, primarily between family members. The leader at any given time is called the Verdant Throne, who oversees a council of board members called Verdant Crowns. There are usually 11 Verdant Crowns at any point in time. Each Verdant Crown can further organize their power structures as they see fit, but must ultimately answer to the Verdant Throne. The Verdant Court can convene to decide House business if the Throne and at least four Crowns are present.

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