King Al’Thor Dederic
Wise, weary, and cautious this king of 87 wants to secure a peaceful succession for his family and the realm.
The Crown
House Dederic
King Al'Thor Dederic is nearing his deathbed, and three heirs contend for his throne. The wealthy and influential of Ironport have chosen sides.
The royal family
Prince Rand Dederic
Charismatic, ascetic and intensely zealous. Wants to help Ironport come under church rule.
Princess Raenessa Leclair
Charming, cold, has a knack for finding the truth. Wants to establish the throne as an Oligarchy with the backing of the Gilded Consortium.
Prince Bilal Dederic
The King’s brother, an intellectual who is aloof, but calculating. Wants to help the crown come under more influence with the Grand Magi from Nefnore.
The three heirs
The Flame: Prince Rand Dederic
“Purification and Tradition”
Backed by the Church of the Eternal Flame, Prince Rand is pushing for “Divine Purification.”
Houses in support
The Coin: Princess Raenessa Leclair
“Wealth is Law”
Backed by the Gilded Consortium, Princess Raenessa is pushing for an oligarchy ruled by wealth.
Houses in support
The Eye: Prince Bilal Dederic
“Progress through Wisdom”
The King's brother and one of the Grand Magi of Nefnore, Prince Bilal is pushing for a magocracy.
Houses in support
House Moss, keeper of the King's physicians and much of the city's medicine, has declared for none of them.
Royal device: a heron in flight over a cresting wave, clasping a Zephyrite crystal.