Hempton Dynasty Martin

The Farmer King, the Lord Greyhound of Hempton

The head of house Martin inherits the sobriquets of the Farmer King, as well as the Lord Greyhound of Hempton. This house is pious, conservative, and enjoys close ties with the Universal Church. Indeed, House Martin’s younger sons often become priests and bishops. It is also noteworthy that this family comes with a strong, competitive streak. The Martins are known for being greyhound breeders and racers. They also support local weapon smiths, and often build churches and establish monasteries. They are also well known for their longstanding grudge against house Tankred. The Lord Martin pays homage to the King of the Rhonce. Within the Rhonce as a whole, the head Martin is the Lord Grand Admiral of the Coast (of the Arlin Sea). In Hempton, he is the Palatine Duke of Hempton, the Count of Hempton, and the Arch Baron of Idorn. He keeps his capital in Idorn, but he also owns four hunting lodges in the Dithmurge Swamp; townhouses in Suthchester City, Kaidlorr City, and Baelrin City; and a plaisance in Solarette. The Martin’s badge is the greyhound, their color is argent, and their motto is “Faith Begets Might.” They are the patrons of the Halwin Knights, aka the Most Sacrosanct Order of Holy Halwin. They claim no mythic progeniture, and their parent house is Banville, and when they adopt a morganatic name, it is Marlenus. Martin’s landed cadet house includes Gebwin, Count of Borrsford and Baron of Orlium; Camilla, Count of Marcette and Baron of Beloi; Dagobert, Count of Aesdis and Baron of Lenxos; and Adaleus, Count of Suthchester and Baron of Suthchester. Their unlanded cadet house are Idalia, Ketill, and Cadell.

Regalia

Amulet of Validity
Gauntlet of Justice
Goblet of Recognizance
Sphere of Universal Faith
Sword—Dragon Fang, Sword of Martin I

Magik

Royal healing magic is usually associated with kings, but the Martins are an exception. They also may create healing rings (sometimes called “cramp” rings) that may be distributed as they see fit.