The House of St. Claire

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St. Claire

Status:

Dukes of Twinport

Duchy Seat:

Twinport

Current Head of House:

Lord Daven St. Claire, Duke of Twinport

Primary Productions:

Shipwrighting - Yachts, Barges, Coast Guard vessels, fishing vessels
Shellfishing
Sugar

Vassal Houses:

Trevelyan
Warwick

Home:

Twin Tower Keep



Brief History of House:

Hale and hearty have always succinctly described House St. Claire, and it is readily apparent in their history. The St. Claires trace their arrival into Demeria around the same time as the tribes that became Houses Carlisle and Lancaster. Ever since their arrival, the St. Claires have sought to dominate the river that flowed through their home. This gave rise to powerful men of the river, not only able to fish from it but mostly importantly learned to traverse and battle its often treacherous ways. The proximity of the river provided lush farm lands, plentiful food sources and all the wood one would need to survive. Thus, St. Claire grew into an impressive town, Twin Port.

While not as wealthy as the Carlisles or strategically sound as the Lancaster’s, Twin Port was nonetheless very appealing to bandits and malcontents. Anyone who managed to control the town had access to all the resources needed for a perfectly comfortable life. Raids were frequent. The natural strength and imposing stature of the St. Claire gave rise to an impressive military force. Before long, it was not uncommon for all within the St. Claire lands to be trained in the use of many weapons, all for protecting what was theirs.

This fighting savvy was put to the true test during the Artonese invasion. Combined with the tactical and strategic planning of the Carlisles and the resources of the Lancasters, the invasion was beat back after many years of war. Their accomplishment led to an agreement with Carlisle and Lancaster to form an alliance to prevent such invasions in the future.

Gideon St. Claire agreed to support Kendrick Carlisle as the first King of Demeria. In exchange for the agreement, it was agreed that Gideon’s eldest daughter, Carissa, should marry the Crown Prince of Demeria. This became tradition for the two families.

Today, House St. Claire is still within Twin Port and watches over their lands from the Twin Towers. The House contributes much to the Kingdom, but mostly in the form of a military. When properly equipped, the fighting force of the House is the most fearsome in the kingdom. With their impressive and sturdy barges, the St. Claires, in many ways, are still the tough backbone of the kingdom.

Genealogy:

• Gideon St. Claire – Arelia de Vere
  
  • James St. Claire – Rosemary Halton
    
    • Daven St. Claire – Helena Marbury
      
      • Julia St. Claire
        
      • Lynesse St. Claire
        
      • Rosalie St. Claire
        
      • Cecelia St. Claire
        
    
    
    • Veronica St. Claire – Bryant de Lac
      
      • Aristide de Lac
        
      • Laurent de Lac
        
      • Lisette de Lac
        
      • Elaina de Lac
        
    
    
    • Timothy St. Claire – Nancy Peveril
      
      • Victor St. Claire
        
      • Erik St. Claire
        
      • Rachael St. Claire
        
    
    
  • Liadane St. Claire – Sedrick Carlisle
    
  
  
• Ronan St. Claire – Isabella Aranesa (Lintenian)
  
  • Teresa St. Claire
    
  • Alfonso St. Claire
    
  
  
• Diana St. Claire – Alistain Carlisle
  
  • Neilon Carlisle (Twin)
    
  • Sedrick Carlisle (Twin/King) – Liadane Carlisle
    
• Vala St. Claire (Order, retired)
  

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The Vassal Houses of St. Claire:



Trevelyan

Status: Vassal House
Current Lord: Lord Trevelyan, Earl of Colton
Primary Productions: Racing/Hunting Horses, Plow Horses, Grains

Home:

Barnring Castle



Brief History of the House:

The Trevelyans are known as the Horse Lords of Demeria, thanks to their founder's unerring skill with the equine species and his expansive breeding techniques. Winning a barony from his liege in thanks for establishing a line of war horses that married strength with impressive fighting skill on the field of battle, the first Lord Trevelyan built his castle with his precious steeds in mind.

Today, that rich tradition of horse breeding and training persists. The Trevelyans serve as the Crown's Masters of the Horse, supply the horses for the Guard's cavalry detachment and providing the cream of their stables as tithe to the Crown and to the St. Claires. A proud, intensely loyal family, they keep their ambitions to their horses, not to their people. Their lands are unquestionably some of the finest in Demeria, gentle rolling hills ideal for the raising and training of horses, but also to grow the necessary feeds and fodder.

In addition, the family gladly serves the needs of the St. Claire family, helping to patrol the lands belonging to the Duke and stamp out banditry before it can take root. The Trevelyans are a peace-loving family, and they will answer the call to keep Demeria that way.

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The Vassal Houses of St. Claire:



Warwick

Status: Vassal House
Current Lord: Lord Warwick, Baron of Slateford
Primary Productions: Granite, Basalt, Slate, Marble, Pinewood

Home:

Shaleforth Keep