House of Viinzu
The Viinzu banking family, based in the major city of Nurum Vos in Gosleed, has rapidly risen to prominence over the past few decades. Despite their meteoric rise, which has sparked allegations of wrongdoing, no evidence of illegal activities has been proven. The current head of the family is Coga Viinzu, an older man who walks with a golden cane due to a lameness. His son, Lom, is poised to be his successor.
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Above: Coga Viinzu
The Viinzu family's influence spans over 100 years in the city, but their significant prominence has only been established in the last 10-20 years. There is a hushed debate in certain circles about whether The Castlemoons, an organization with reputed ties to the Viinzu, existed independently before their partnership or were created as a tool by the Viinzu to extend their reach, though these thoughts tend not to be uttered too loudly in polite company.
The Viinzu face competition from two other banking families: the Medai and the Saruhn. The Medai, once the leading banking family in Nurum Vos for a century and a half, went bankrupt about 30 years ago under suspicious circumstances. Allegations of their sympathies with the Rellan The Cult of Oirae led to restrictions imposed by the Church, aided by Viinzu family members on the Church council. The Medai relocated to Mersi, in Tronfurro, Hioph, where they continue to operate with a significant grudge against the Viinzu, accusing them of involvement with the Castlemoons. The Saruhn family, a less well-established but pluckier enterprise, has proven remarkably adept at striking business deals across Rela, at a pace that nearly exceeds the curveballs the Viinzu family has thrown at them, but while competition is fierce, the Saruhns continue to lose influence to the Viinzu, little by little.
Historically, the Viinzu family's wealth is partly attributed to their ties with the Pão, Duta, and Que merchant families, who are involved in extensive trading networks. These connections include trading with the South around Jolim, Masatoyahi, Kahrilo, and Beribon North and South, and indirectly with the Uvan Empire, known for its exclusivity and stringent trading licenses.
Despite rumors and allegations, the Viinzu family's reputation is bolstered by their significant contributions to civil development and the arts in Nurum Vos. Almost single-handedly, they have sparked a great cultural renaissance here, and artists flock from across Rela to be recognized by the Viinzu and have their work sponsored.
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Above: Lom Viinzu
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