Hirnen Clan

Clan Hirnen has been important in the affairs along the Selene River at least since the union of Pagostra and Serelind. In 320 Aidrik I granted Sir Amasin Hirnen permission to build the original Keep at Nenda, then known as Habta Tower. Clan Hirnen have been Barons of Nenda ever since. During the Kaldoric Civil War, Baron Pesera Hirnen supported his liege, the Earl Parlis of Pagostra, who in turn, supported King Aidrik II. For 15 years, battles were fought in the heartland of Kaldor, though Vemionshire suffered little due to its isolated location. In 377, with the support of his barons, Earl Parlis of Pagostra betrayed Aidrik II at the Battle of Kiban. Fierth won the day, but Fierth, rather than showing gratitude, had the Earl of Pagostra executed and eized his lands. Baron Hirnen, shocked at this, considered himself lucky to escape with his life. In 406, his son, Baron Astiran Hirnen, enthusiastically supported the return of Aidrik III. Aidrik III accepted Baron Hirnen's fealty on condition he give up land to the newly appointed Earl of Vemion, Sir Kaery Hernal. Baron Hirnen accepted the terms, but requested the king grant a license to repair Habta Tower, which was falling into bad disrepair. Aidrik III granted the license and permission to establish a tollhouse to pay for the new keep. During the Baronial Revolt, Baron Yoreth Hirnen became an early supporter of Earl Dariune of Kiban. In 601, Baron Yoreth was killed in fighting near Getha. His successor, Baron Ostis, continued his support for Earl Dariune and when Earl Alessa Dariune relinquished his claim in deference to Earl Elendsa of Olokand, Baron Ostis followed suit. In 699, Arvon and Kenin Hirnen died repulsing a Gargun swarm Just north of Nenda. They are still considered heroes for their defense of Grimruld hundred. The current Baron, Erelar Hirnen, is a nephew of the King of Kaldor. He is somewhat dim and quite ill tempered. He is abusive to everyone around him, most especially to his wife Yrene. The advisory Mangai council in Nenda was disbanded when Baron Erelar murdered one of the guildsmen over a minor insult. His son, Arlbis, is squired to Earl of Vemion at Minarsas and has recently married Prthena Sothina. He hopes to return to Nenda a strong Knight and protect his mother from his father. His daughter, Ithina, lives in Nenda. She dreams of joining the church to avoid marriage like her mother's. She isn't terribly particular about which church. Unfortunately, she has also inherited her father's temper. The Baron's brother, Tarkin, is Lord Chancellor of Kaldor. He is a capable man, whose legal skill is augmented by a remarkable level of detachment. He has no mistresses and rarely visits his brother in Nenda. The Baron's cousin, Lyrela, is married to the brother of Baron Indama and resides at Shotryn manor with her husband and children. The Baron's uncle, Tokra, is Serolan of Erderem abbey. His cousins, Ulstin and Braken, are bailiffs of Vayra and Talence manors respectively. Their sister, Rosirena, is a Peonian priestess at Elesere manor.