House Hywin:

The ancient noble hose Hywin dates back before the Unification in the first era. Through their maternal line they claim as descendant of Davok the black, a great warrior who rode the behemoth Kaytor who lived during the age of heroes. They rule from their seat in the Blackwood moat and known for their glowing green eyes and proud lineage of warriors. House Hywin ruled as kings of the Summer land for thousands of years until King Edmond I of House Thoromir met King Xarles III of House Hywin in the battle of Belfire Crossing and slew King Xarles III. Naming King Xarles III son Aldon as paramount lord of the Summer lands.

Their banner is a jaguar roaring in defiance on a field of emerald their motto: “For Honor and Glory”

Soren of House Hywin, Lord of Blackwood moat, Protector of Pinella’s Pass, the Jaguar of the Banefort,

• His wife, Lady Elsene of House Dayspring,

• Their children:

◦ Claremont, their eldest son, heir to Blackwood moat, fifteen,

◦ Elyse, a maiden of twelve, their eldest daughter,

◦ Quentyn, a boy of ten, their youngest son,

◦ Alayanna, a girl of four,

◦ Isobelle, a babe,

▪ his bastard children:

• Sir George the Gallant, the knight of Drasdenkeep,

• Wanda of the Banefort,

• Rayo of the crossing,

• His Paternal Uncle, Gideon Hywin, the King’s Shadow,

His Siblings:

◦ His Eldest brother, Sir Wendell Hywin, wed to Lady Marylla of House Davenwood,

▪ Their daughter, Rosemond,

◦ Lady Camylle his Eldest sister, wed to Lord Jocan of House Oaken, of the Golden Arbor,

▪ their children:

• Byrna,

• Shela,

• Jullon,

• Daris,

◦ His younger brothers, twin Sir Dalos and Sir Dolwen, the knights of the forest,

◦ His youngest sister{Tarla Hywin}, slain at the battle of the Crossing,

• their retainers and household:

◦ Laulte, counselor, healer, and tutor,

◦ Sir Dustan Byrnwell, captain of the guard,

◦ Sir Kenwyck Davenwood, called the Paladin, Knight of the Crescent and uncle to Lady Marylla,

◦ Lord Gallan Primrose, his Lord Senschal,

▪ Sir Vickon Primrose, his son,

▪ Cynda of the Sparrington Fort,,

◦ Lady Nanelle Towers, a widow,

▪ Sir Perwyn Towers, her son, member of Lord Hywin’s guardsmen,

▪ Sir,Donnel Towers, her son,

The principal houses sworn to the Blackwood Moat are Byrnwell, Oaken, Davenwood, Belgrave, Hunter, Ashenhearth, Towers, Brightmyre, Primrose, and Sable.