House Mendenhall

Rank

Earldom

Lands

Primary HOldings in the Duchy of Aeldirmann, under the rule of Duke Xavier Rickshire the IV.

Blazon/Colors

Blue and White colored tabards with gold trim for nobles of the House. Reverse trim for Servants and Men at Arms. All tabards emblazoned with a Fortress with a reversed color pattern.

Court Standing

A loyal house to the Free Kingdoms and its Queen, House Mendenhall has maintained a focus more towards the home lands of Mendenhall and its neighboring ally of House Martarus. Still, Mendenhall has maintained an active envoy to the Court, and seeks to increase its responsibilities in the near future.

Domains/Responsibilities

Primarily based in agriculture, smithing, and practice of the healing arts, Mendenhall has maintained a small standing conscript army of 500 for the Duchy, though many more serve in the military at
large. Primarily, the house has focused on training mounted archers, healers, and armor/weapons craft in iron and steel.

Patriarch

Earl William Mendenhall, now in his late 60s, has maintained the house’s status as a staunch ally of House Martarus. While he has not maintained quite as large a standing army, he has maintained a strong corp of archers and healers to assist in times of struggle.

Loyalties

The Free Kingdoms and its Queen. House Mendenhall also proudly serves with Duke Xavier Rickshire in all causes he champions.

Role

Combat/Support.

Preferred Professions

Knight (Valor/Strife), Cavalier, Ranger/Sentinel, Healer, Smith

Forbidden Professions

Tinkerer

Preferred Magic

Healing, Hearth

Forbidden Magics

Necromancy

Special Note

All Mendenhall Nobles must buy the skill Riding Land Based: Horses at character creation.

All those associated with House Mendenhall must learn the skill First Aid.