House Cadwal

House of Iron Branches
House Cadwal is from the legendary Gawain Cadwal, a member of the Evenlights and one of the closest friends of the first Queen. Known for their loyalty and strong sense or morality, each member of the family is trained as a paladin (as Gawain was), starting at only ten years old. Their code instructs Cadwals to be wise and fair, but strict in terms of adherence to laws and tradition; Lady Astrid follows this code quite closely as a politician and a lord. Of all the High Houses, House Cadwal is the closest ally of House Eladel and the current Queen.
House Cadwal technically claims dominion over the whole of the Ardenwood, but tends to focus most resources and energy on its seat of power (Duhem's Stand) and on keeping the main road safe. Most denizens of the Ardenwood who fall outside of that jurisdiction might go to the House for protection if something is wrong, but otherwise tend to ignore the fact that there is any ruling power in the Ardenwood at all.
House Cadwal's crest is a great tree sprouting from gray, barren earth.

Controlled Territories

• Duhem's Stand

Notable Members

• Lady Astrid Cadwal