House Jarmila

House Jarmila is more than 5,000 years old. Only House Baen'ana is older. The genesis of House Jarmila has been lost to history. Rumors of the house making packs with devils for power trickle from the inhabitant's lips of the Underdark. Nothing is really known about the founding of Matron Mother Jarmila or her reign. Lore has it that in Lord Jarmila’s pursuit to gain more strength and power he was betrayed by an ancient Demon (Orcus). But, some say it was a sacrificial ritual to gain the Demons' favor in order to take control over House Jarmila. Whatever the case, the aftermath splintered the foundation of the drow nation in Dar-Merigan. New alliances, as well as new enemies, were formed within House.
One of the first acts that Lord Drowlich Jarmila was noted to have taken part in. Was to have entered into a secret alliance with a band of well-known drow shadow assassins, called the Murr'ss Irahcryn Nyllyn.In exchange for the assassinations of Matron Mother Shuranna Teken’rret and Matron Mother Vhaexena Kilrae. Sworn enemies of House Jarmila and an obstacle on the houses rise to power. They would work with the leader of the Murr’ss Irahcryn Nyllyn (Kyren Torrahel) to invade and overtake the Baron of Delfon. This was to be the first act in a larger scheme by this group of assassins to destroy the Kingdom of Bruelan. In conjunction, Lord Jarmila was able to overthrow two influential drow houses in Dar-Merigan and ascended to a higher status in one fell swoop.
After House Jarmila’s betrayal was revealed, the house compound was besieged by House Kilrae, House Teken’rret, and their allies. While House Jarmila was preoccupied with the battle against the Kingdom of Bruelan. The Archmage Zaknzyr Kilrae battled Drowlich Jarmila, destroying his corporeal form and infiltrating the house to destroy the lich's phylactery. Destroying the phylactery activated the master ward, sealing the house's temple and triggering all the compounds built-in wards. But, before House Kilrae could move in, Matron Mother Malriia Baen'ana arrived with her army and halted the assault. She then met with Annivri Jarmila (daughter of the Drowlich) and entered into an agreement.
Records of the events preceding this brash contest for power have been misplaced and forgotten. Or maybe sealed away in some dark crypt or devil’s lair waiting to be retrieved by a band of bold adventurers. But until that day arrives there will be many questions left unanswered. The only thing that is known is that Drowlich Jarmila was defeated and Annivri Jarmila was appointed the Matron Mother of the house.
Matron Mother Annivri quickly grasped absolute power over the house with the help of Matron Baen’ana by her side. With this alliance in place, there was an extended time of relative peace within House Jarmila. Outside the doors of the house that was a different story. Sinister plans of deceit, treachery, and betrayal are constantly whispered in the shadowy corners of the Underdark. All of the lower houses are always looking for quick and evil ways to climb the ranks in the drow cathedral. And, a couple are looking for their just revenge.
Many years pass as House Jarmila firm grasp within the drow hierarchy stands uncontested, at least that is what was thought. For overconfidence and

Matron Mother Annivri Jarmila was assassinated by her sister during the drow attack on Titan’s Gate in 880 2e. After Annivri's death, Yvivvna Jarmila is now next in line to become a matron mother. But until Yvivvna asserts her power. There is a power struggle taking place within the shadows of House Jarmila!

Structure

Matron Mother is at the top, with several priestesses below her, acting as advisors. These are all of the Matron's bloodline.

Public Agenda

They seek ultimate control of the whole of Dar-Merigan region and then the Kingdom of Bruelan.

Religion

Worshipers of Orcus

Type

Political, Family

Leader

Yvivvna Jarmila

Head of State

Yvivvna Jarmila

Head of Government

Yvivvna Jarmila

Government System

Tribalism

Location

Dar- Merigan