House Sunforge

House Sunforge is renowned across The Dragonlands for their mastery in crafting high-quality tools, household items, and intricate mechanisms, rather than weapons or armour. Their forges produce items used in daily life, from the finest hinges and gears to ornate keys, locks, and elegant furniture fittings. House Sunforge has carved out a reputation for turning the mundane into art, and their work is prized by both commoners and nobility alike. Though relatively new to noble status, their craftsmanship has ensured they maintain close ties to trade networks, artisans, and wealthy merchants.

Culture

House Sunforge values precision, artistry, and utility in everything they create. While they shy away from the weapon or armour trade, they pour immense skill into everyday objects, treating even the simplest tools as opportunities for creativity and mastery. Their halls are filled with elaborate carvings and metalwork, symbolizing their dedication to both beauty and practicality. Though practical in their work, Sunforge members have a strong sense of pride in their legacy and craftsmanship, favouring collaboration with skilled artisans from across the empire.

Public Agenda

House Sunforge focuses on uplifting the Dragonlands' craftsmanship by improving infrastructure and encouraging a culture of high-quality, durable production. They advocate for more investment into artisanship and craftsmanship throughout the realm, pushing for laws that support crafters and reduce the barriers for skilled laborers to rise in status.

Assets

Sunforge Artisan Forges: A vast network of workshops in Vlarith, with smaller outposts in Djerad and Alonharl. These forges produce intricate metalwork, from household items to complex mechanisms.

Trade Contracts: House Sunforge maintains lucrative contracts with various merchant guilds, ensuring a steady flow of high-quality materials and access to wide-ranging markets.

Skilled Workforce: Sunforge invests heavily in training master artisans and apprentices, creating a pool of highly skilled craftsmen loyal to the house.

History

House Sunforge was founded less than 150 years ago by Lokan Sunforge, a brilliant artisan who gained renown for creating tools of unparalleled durability and beauty. After crafting items for some of the greatest Dragonborn houses, Lokan and his descendants were granted noble status. While they initially struggled to establish themselves as a lesser noble house, their craftsmanship earned them key allies in the trade and artisan sectors. Their rise was swift, as their goods became synonymous with quality and refinement.

Foreign Relations

House Stonehammer: Both houses share a strong interest in infrastructure and often collaborate on large public works projects, combining Stonehammer's raw materials with Sunforge's refined craftsmanship.

House Blackclaw: A distant and cautious relationship due to Blackclaw’s shadowy reputation. Sunforge is careful not to get too closely associated, though there is occasional trade for alchemical tools.

House Flamecrest: Flamecrest appreciates Sunforge’s fine work and maintains a friendly relationship, often commissioning tools and items for their ceremonial spaces and rituals.

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Type

Court, Noble

Leader

Ferrah Sunforge

Founders

• Lokan Sunforge

Gazetteer

Sunforge Grand Workshop: The heart of their operations, this massive forge complex is where their most prestigious commissions are created.

The Golden Gear Market: A bustling artisan marketplace partially controlled by House Sunforge, known for showcasing the finest tools, mechanisms, and household goods.

Location

Vlarith

Related Species

• Dragonborn