The Houses of Avarice (Aah-vuh-rihss)
The great Houses of Avarice are a loose collection of merchant families that live and operate on the southern peninsula of Orias. They are the main supply of goods and trade within the region - it is said if you want something, you will find it in Avarice although you will need to pay for it in blood and gold. Slavery is not uncommon in Avarice, having been outlawed in Uthor, and they often supply slaves to Elunore, calling them servants.
The houses were ruled over for many years by Zahak, the green dragonlord, who spoke poison into his constituents' ears and pitted them against each other. Indeed, since he joined the other dragonlords during the Exodus, his legacy has not been forgotten. Lies, gossip and murder all play a heavy part in the politics of Avarice and often within the families themselves. Power is easy to grasp, but difficult to hold onto here.
Recently, Zahak has orchestrated a grand return to ruling over the Houses. His reappearance first in the blessed city of Ulsan at the top of the Mudom al Zhiran spread like fire across the country and reignited a religious fervor. Pilgrims flock to holy sites and temples across the states. The Heads of the Houses have been formally invited to a face to face meeting with their god at the grand feast planned as the finale of the Emerald Triumph.
Rumors Abound!
'...The Lord of Lies has returned to this plane and reinstated himself amongst his worshippers within Avarice. He is finding some resistance to his return and his mouthpieces promise a violent end to those who oppose their Lord..."
"...Recent social activities from the young Sun-Hi Prince suggest his blood is the true power behind the stewardship of Waham..."
"...Talk spreads of rebels in Ulsan, surreptitiously resisting the might of the Lord of Lies..."
Type
Geopolitical, Country
Alternative Names
Avarice
Demonym
Avarissian
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