The legendary parties of House Adhonin are the subject of many late-night tales in taverns and other establsihments. They are a perfect mixture of debauchery and easy-going fun, far less stuck up than the feasts of other houses. They are known to employ the best chefs, sommeliers, musicians, and bartenders. Of course, it helps to have access to an endless supply of libations produced by their vineyards and distilleries.
House Adhonin controls several of the largest and most popular taverns, including the Silver Harp, considered by many to serve the best food in the Estian Sea.
House Adhonin descends from Rheawyn Adhonin, a cleric of Helianna in the early Empire. Rheawyn has recently earned sainthood within the Pilgrim Knights, despite her living a full 800 years before their founding. Some have called this out as a shallow attempt at appeasing High Prince Sirath by a foreign power, but others see it as a potential revival of old forms of worship. The worship of Freya runs deep in their family, and they are closely allied with the Pilgrim Knights - too close, some say.
The retinue of House Adhonin mostly serves to protect the shrines of the city. The family has several skilled clerics and paladins among their members, and more through their retinue. The retinue also includes a company of Spears stationed at the Pilgrim Knight hospital, rented on a very favorable long-term contract.
House Adhonin have a violet coat of arms that depicts a creeping vine with berries and leaves.
Cael Adhonin
The manor of House Adhonin is on the western side of Telacine. The exterior is covered in green ivy. Towards the water, a large terrace provides a magnificent view and near-total privacy.
Ideals
- Celebration: What is life without some really good parties? (Chaotic)
- I am easily swayed by wine and pretty company.
- Community: Treat others as you would like to be treated. (Good)
- What I can spare from my table, I give to the poor.
Family members
Sirath Adhonin
(high elf paladin, CG, 172):
Current High Prince of Amnora. Among his first acts was to donate land for the Pilgrim Knights to set up a hospital in the city, something they have not been allowed to do before.
He is politically weak, with the coalition that elected him having crumbled. The next election is due soon, and the posturing, alliance-making, and backroom-dealing has already begun. His closest allies are House Fenalar and House Elentirel.
Mila Adhonin
(high elf monk, NG, 146):
Niece of Sirath Adhonin, and Charitor of the Pilgrim Knights. Mila runs the hospital.
Deceased
Rheawyn Adhonin
(high elf cleric, LG, 158-411):
Founder of the house.