# Faction: House of the Crown A sect of strange and devoted sorcerers who dedicate their magical lives to the preservation of the throne of [[Region - The Discovery Coast]]. ## Overview The House of the Crown resides in a crooked castle perched among the [[Landmark - Pillars of the First King]], within the secluded [[Location - Prince's Cove]]. They are an ancient order whose purpose is singular: maintain the mystical power of the Alric bloodline through magical means. Through ancient and secretive rituals, they weave enchantments intended to preserve the throne—rites to which **no outsider is ever privy**. ## Role in Government By long-standing tradition, the highest-ranking member of the House of the Crown occupies a **permanent seat on the royal council**. This position grants them: - Direct counsel to the reigning King Alric - Influence over royal decisions - The role of "mystical anchor" for the state This arrangement has persisted for centuries, making the House an integral part of the Discovery Coast's governance despite their secretive nature. ## The Mysteries The House guards many secrets: - **The rituals**: What enchantments do they perform to preserve the bloodline? - **The mystical power**: What special power does the Alric bloodline actually possess? - **The succession crisis**: How does the House view the current dispute between [[NPC - King Alric (Boy King)]] and [[NPC - King Alric (Great-Uncle)]]? - **Their origins**: When and why was the House founded? ## Location Their crooked castle is deliberately remote: - Located in [[Location - Prince's Cove]] - Built among the [[Landmark - Pillars of the First King]] - The jagged stone formations provide natural isolation and defense ## Reputation The House is regarded with a mixture of reverence and unease: - **The crown** relies on their counsel and magical protection - **The nobility** respects their ancient role but knows little of their true workings - **The common folk** view them as mysterious figures of power, rarely seen outside the Cove ## Connections - Based in [[Location - Prince's Cove]], [[Region - The Discovery Coast]] - Permanent seat on the Royal Council of the Discovery Coast - Tied to the Alric bloodline since the realm's founding ## Story Hooks > [!note] Potential Plot Threads > - **The succession crisis**: Which Alric does the House support? Their choice could decide the conflict. > - **Forbidden knowledge**: What do their "ancient rituals" actually do? Blood magic? Divine pacts? > - **The bloodline's power**: What mystical abilities might the Alric line possess? > - **Infiltration**: Could someone gain access to learn their secrets? > - **Conspiracy theories**: Are they puppet-masters behind the throne, or loyal servants? > - **Connection to other magical orders**: Do they have ties to groups like the mages of [[City - Silverwall]]'s Tower of Wills?