House Ironflame

House Ironflame, a relatively young noble house in The Dragonlands, has established itself as a compassionate yet highly efficient force in the healing arts. Known for their mastery in medicine, alchemy, and restorative magic, House Ironflame provides care in times of both peace and conflict. From hospitals to healing centres, they have spread their influence through their life-saving work, and their services are sought after by both commoners and nobility. Their belief is that the strength of the Dragonlands lies in the health of its people, and they are tireless in their pursuit of healing.

Culture

House Ironflame values empathy, discipline, and scholarly pursuit above all else. Many members of the house, including retainers and servants, are trained in the healing arts, be it through magic, alchemy, or natural remedies. The family prides itself on its dedication to improving the health of the realm, seeing illness as an enemy that must be fought with as much vigour as a warrior on the battlefield. Their teachings emphasize the balance between innovation and traditional practices, ensuring that no life is lost unnecessarily.

Public Agenda

House Ironflame strives to provide healthcare to all citizens, regardless of their social standing. They work to expand their medical academies and hospitals, pushing for greater accessibility to healing knowledge. Their public agenda includes health reforms in The Dragonlands, ensuring that commoners and nobility alike can benefit from advanced medical treatments. They are also vocal proponents of preventative healthcare, believing that through education and sanitation, many diseases can be prevented before they spread.

Assets

The Hall of Vital Flame, a prestigious healing academy and hospital located in Vlarith, where the brightest minds come to study medicine and magic.

Healing Sanctums in several major Dragonlands cities, offering everything from basic care to advanced surgeries.

Ironflame Apothecaries, a network of herbalists and alchemists who create life-saving potions and remedies, sold across The Dragonlands.

Healer-Knights, an elite order of warriors trained both in combat and healing, deployed during wars and disasters to treat the wounded on the battlefield.

History

House Ironflame was founded about 150 years ago, rising to prominence after a widespread plague swept through The Dragonlands. The house's founder, Vyrion Ironflame, was a skilled healer who developed several key cures that saved thousands of lives. His actions earned the house favour from both the nobility and the common folk, solidifying their place as a noble house. Over the decades, House Ironflame has expanded its influence, creating healing centres and hospitals throughout the Dragonlands and training a new generation of healers.

Foreign Relations

House Flamecrest: They share a strong alliance, often collaborating on public health campaigns and in times of war to ensure the realm remains resilient.

House Grimscale: While House Grimscale focuses on sanitation and city maintenance, House Ironflame has collaborated with them to prevent the spread of diseases in urban areas.

House Blackclaw: Though they share a common interest in alchemy, House Ironflame's methods of healing often clash with Blackclaw’s darker, more experimental approaches.

Where Iron Burns, Life Mends.

Type

Court, Noble

Leader

Thalira Ironflame

Founders

• Vyrion Ironflame

Gazetteer

The Hall of Vital Flame: A prestigious hospital and academy in Vlarith, where advanced healing techniques and research are conducted.

The Ironflame Hospice: Located on the outskirts of Vlarith, this hospice provides care for the terminally ill and those with chronic conditions.

Ironwell Alchemical Labs: A laboratory where House Ironflame’s best alchemists work on developing new potions and remedies to tackle emerging diseases and wounds.

Location

Vlarith

Related Species

• Dragonborn