House Theriot
House Theriot is the ruling family of the Free City of Riveraineville. They were previously one of three different houses that shared power with guidance from the Kingdom of Losana, but in the wake of the Riveraineville Revolution in 1021, they were left as the sole rulers. They control the city of Riveraineville itself and the nearby resort community of Premcercle. They also possess the resources of the free city and the largest privateer fleet outside of the Bahami Federation.
Public Agenda
House Theriot stands for the freedom of Riveraineville and its people away from the oppressive rule of the Kingdom of Losana. They also are outspoken opponents of the Church of the One Sun and its influence over the governments of the Circle Sea. The house constantly supports those who will see the Church's power reduced and a more secular political system established. The house also advocates for free trade across the Circle Sea, and opposes the Free Cities of Capcora and Augustin.
Assets
The mercenary army and fleet of the Free City of Riveraineville are directly paid by House Theriot. All of these units draw their coffers, and thus secure their loyalty, to the house. The house rarely uses these forces domestically, however, trusting instead in the local independent guards to preserve law and order with minimum interference. The House is one of the richest in the world, possessing a deep vaults and a strong alliance with local high elf banking houses. Nearly every merchant ship in Emicara has found itself paying funds to House Theriot at some point in their history of operation.
History
House Theriot was one of three major noble houses that developed in Riveraineville during the time of Jakonian imperial rule. They claim to have lived in the area since the days of the Nameless Empire, but there has never been any definitive proof of their residency. They prospered, as did the other two houses, from trade and commerce throughout the Circle Sea, and in time, grew to be a powerful force in their own right. They supported the independence of Losana and were pleased by the benign neglect shown the city during the course of Losanan rule.
Everything changed for House Theriot with the Battle of Spider Bend. During the course of the battle, a betrayal by an unknown foe led to the destruction of many of the most powerful ships in the fleet, and the deaths of much of the leadership of House Theriot. All that remained was Magdalena Theriot, the youngest daughter of the then head of the house. With the other Riveraineville families in similar disarray, the Kingdom of Losana assumed direct control, and a revolution broke out with Theriot at its front. The revolution led to the independence of the city, and Magdalena Theriot was the new leader. Since then, the Theriot family has dominated the city's political system, and shown itself to be an influential force around the entire Circle Sea.
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