Synod of Seven

The Synod of Seven is the primary governing body within the city of Nadhorod that, alongside King Gareth Helmar IV, work to guide the progression and growth of the city, as well as pass and dispute laws and ordinances. They are also occasionally called upon to dispense justice in cases of greater import than the day to day cases typically handled by lesser judges.

History

The history of the Synod is tightly intertwined with that of Nadhorod. Forming in 527 A.S., a few generations after the founding of the city, the Synod has grown and evolved right alongside of it.
One of the most significant events in the early history of the Synod is the treachery and the subsequent obliteration of the House of Rhodien, an event which is still one of the most violent conflicts that has happened in the region.

Infrastructure

While today the beautiful Seat of the Seven is home to the Synod and their dealings, the original seat of the organization was a simple, single story longhouse in the center of what is now the market district of the city.

Houses of the Seven

House Helmar

Honorary, not counted among the seven

House Alivoré

Edmunde Alivoré - Patriarch; Retired Military General; Speaker of the Seven
Sacha Alivoré - Edmunde's Brother
Henri Alivoré - Edmunde's Eldest Son

House Reynur

Jude Reynur - Patriarch; Scrupulous Merchant-Lord
Jaxon Reynur - Jude's Eldest Son
Juliette Reynur - Jaxon's Wife, Daughter of Sacha Alivoré

House Peitren

Meredith Peitren - Patriarch
Ivor Peitren - Meredith's Eldest Son
Tristram Bethell - Meredith's Son-In-Law

House Xer'jan

Azra Xer'jan - Patriarch
Salman Xer'jan - Eldest Son of Xer'jan
Amany Xer'jan - Wife of Salman

House Holdefax

Tohrmod Holdefax - Patriarch; Father of the Faxima Bancte
Muhrdac Holdefax - Eldest son of Tohrmod
Dohmnal Holdefax - Youngest son of Tohrmod

House Umbrwyne

Ulysses Umbrwyne - Patriarch; Lord of the Vines
Asa Umbrwyne - Daughter of Ulysses
Enoch Burress - Loyal Retainer of the Umberwyne family

House Svouly

Kristjon Svouly
Rosson Svouly
Hyrhym Svouly

Former Houses of the Synod

House Rhodien

Justus Rhodien
Arrun Rhodien
Lars Rhodien

Type

Geopolitical, City council

Capital

Nadhorod

Alternative Names

The Seven, The Synod

Leader

King Gareth Helmar IV

Government System

Oligarchy

Location

Nadhorod Basin

Controlled Territories

• Nadhorod