Verdreth Clan
Clan Verdreth comes from old Jarin stock and have been important in affairs around Ternua since before the time of Lothrim. They value education and wisdom, being renowned for their knowledge as well as their lordship. They have also been allies of Clan Curo for hundreds of years.
During the Kaldoric Civil War, Baron Danya Verdreth supported Aidrik II and perished when his liege was betrayed. The Baron’s son, Kanu Verdreth, accompanied Aidrik III into exile and, being of similar age, became good friends during their years of exile. When Aidrik III was restored to the throne of Kaldor, he restored Ternua to Sir Kanu and made him a direct vassal of the crown of Kaldor.
During the Baronial Revolt, Tygrain Verdreth had a claim to the throne, but quickly realized he did not have the strength to pursue his own claim. Instead, he backed Earl Kalasen Curo. His wife, Falagra, was killed in a raid by the forces of Earl Meleken in 602. In 603, Earl Curo bowed to the strength of Earl Haldan Elendsa and Baron Tygrain Verdreth swore fealty to the new King of Kaldor.
Clan Verdreth has not fared as well under the leadership of the House of Elendsa as they had under the House of Artane, who always valued the counsel of Clan Verdreth as respected scholars and churchmen. The Clan Verdreth tradition of producing respected scholars and churchmen has continued to this day. Cymadin Verdreth was a Rwanti of Save K'nor. Lyrial Verdreth was Rekela of Pagostra at Ledyne abbey. Shekel Verdreth was an astrologer. Finally, Derwen Verdreth is the current Royal Master of Esoterica and a Lyahvi Shek P'var.
The current Baron, Tarmas, is a corpulent man notorious for his crude and boorish manners. Despite this appearance, he is a capable baron and few take him for the fool he pretends to be. Baron Tarmas' wife, Evadia, is an intelligent woman who is not afraid of taking risks. In 708 she nearly paid with her life when she traveled to Thay with a minimal bodyguard that was barely able to fend off a Gargun attack in the Anadel Mountains.
Their oldest daughter, Ieara, is married to Meden Curo, heir to the Earl of Neph. She is a somewhat fragile but thoughtful woman. She is pregnant with their second child – the first was stillborn.
Sir Anzarn, the Baron's only son, is a headstrong young man who seeks the return of Clan Verdreth to the respected position it held under the rule of House Artane, as does his father. They seek to play the role of kingmaker upon the death of King Miginath. It remains to be seen if their reach exceeds their grasp.
Lady Elana is married to Tulath Kaphin, the youngest bastard son of King Miginath and the Sheriff of Vemionshire. She is quite fond of her husband in spite of the concerns Baron Tarmas has about, 'the lad's shallowness'.
Evlena is the Baron's youngest child. She is a very bright young lady who the Baron wishes would just choose a path for her life. Every day, she has a new fascination, be it religion, astrology, herbalism or the miller's son.
Baron Tarmas' mother, Lady Besnia, was stricken with leprosy two years ago, and has retired to the Peonian abbey at Erone. She lives there quietly reading. The baron is quite devoted to his mother and gives generously to the abbey.
Baron Tarmas' mother, Lady Besnia, was stricken with leprosy two years ago, and has retired to the Peonian abbey at Erone. She lives there quietly reading. The baron is quite devoted to his mother and gives generously to the abbey.
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