House Barri'und
The seventh house of Maerimydra, House Barri'und strives to advance its position in the city and on the surface world. They are led by Matron Mother Jhaelarra.
Their name means Spawn of the Spider's Kiss.
Structure
The House is led by its Matron Mother and her daughters. All decisions lie with Matron Jhaelarra.
Territories
House Barri'und controls a large compound formed from a stalagmite cluster. It was created using magic to hollow out the insides. The keep is surrounded by a magically reinforced fence of iron.
The entire compound is lined with faerie fire.
The entire compound is protected by wards and soldiers.
Military
The troops of House Barri'und are comprised of trained, professional Drow soldiers and backed up by slave fodder made up of goblinoids and undead, mostly zombies used as shock troops.
Drow soldiers number some 150 and slaves, mostly goblinoids, fluctuate around 300 troops, with undead troops being raised and added after battles.
Soldiers are kitted with short swords, daggers, quivers of javelins, bucklers, open-faced helms, and chain mail shirts.
Goblinoid troops are mostly given spears and shields.
Religion
The Church of Lolth is the religion of House Barri'und and every female member is a priestess in the church.
Trade & Transport
House Barri'und trades with several nearby Underdark communities and has established trade with the surface world as well.
Their surface interests are conducted through intermediaries in the city of Ravens Bluff and seek to gain a foothold in other cities in the Vast.
These dealings are handled by Khaelzara and Phyrrith Barri'und, the fourth and fifth daughters of the House.
Type
Political, Family
Capital
Training Level
Professional
Veterancy Level
Experienced
Ruling Organization
Family Leader
Head of Government
Government System
Theocracy
Major Exports
Magic items, Underdark delicacies, spices, and drugs.
Major Imports
Slaves, surface wood (both raw and worked items), foodstuffs, steel.
Official State Religion
Location
Notable Members
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