Keep in mind that these are the Head of Nobel houses and that these family's, tribes or groups have the most power in Aetheria. their are plenty more houses who lead or control smaller towns and villages who are alleged to theses Head Houses. 

House Barron

"For Honor and in Death shall my Heart beat to Defend and Protect"

The Barron Family has ruled over Stormpoint for generations. They are a well-respected Human House that values Truth, Honor, and Sacrifice. The Barron house believes in the goddess, Emelyn the Honorable. With their beliefs, they are the most trustworthy of all houses. They believe that to become true warriors, and one must follow these truths. House Barron ruled over their respective lands with minimal governing and allowed the people to thrive truly. Now don't take their minimal pressure as a lack of power. The Barron House cracks down with an iron fist on those who wish harm or break the laws set in place. The Barron house is known for its strong army and unrelenting will to win. As a rule that all Barron must follow, all children of house Barron must be physically and mentally skilled warriors. All Barron Soldiers must complete a rigorous training course to join the guard as well as be Excellent Riders, and this training has given them quite a reputation. House Barron most iconic emblem is their horse banner signifying the courage and the Freedom they fight for.

House Orthon

"shall my tusks pave our way, and clear the unknown"

 The People of Northgrove are a strong group of people. Living in harsh conditions through most seasons has made them resilient, and with the guidance of the Orthon House, they thrive. The House Orthon are Orcs, known for their strong wills and firm hand over all that happens in their cities. House Orthon is a Self-built house in the 2nd age. The first Orthon to venture north was an Orc by the name of Asuna, it is believed that she tamed the forests and guided many more orc kin to their new home, and after her passing, she was granted eternal life and became Asuna, The God of the hunt and nature. This rich history is still present in today's age as all who are born into the House Orthon must take the right of passage where once you've turned 15, all young orcs must spend three days and three nights alone in the forests to find themselves and those who return are celebrated as official orcs of Orthon. House Orthon rules over its territory with a firm hand. Only a little gets past them; with their watchful eye, word spreads fast in the north. House Orthon is very secluded compared to the rest of Gibarra, so they often keep to themselves, but at their core, they are the frontier and have always been the ones to go where no one else has. House Orthon Boar crest represents their Strength and ferocity.

House Sylla

"No storm, nor wave shall stop our way"

House Sylla, among all the Great Houses in Gibarra, is one of the most important houses as they control all major ports in the west and are the face of Gibarra's Over Sea trade. Their boats transport all goods and have a fantastic reputation for getting them from point A to B in one piece and governing the seas from the pirate sum. The first Sylla ancestors took Whalebourne from a gang of pirates that called it home, and from then on, their influence has dramatically grown Whalebourne and its sub-cities across Gibarra. The Sylla house boasts impressive sailors, and at its core is the ocean from where their ancestors lived. House Sylla has a very impressive navy as their ships are the face of the sea, and many small pirate bands often avoid the Sylla house crest as it more than often will be their end. House Sylla Are active believers in the god Mazu. They believe that it is tradition to cast a bottle of wine into the sea for their god to enjoy and, in turn, will grant them safe passage. House Sylla chose a Sea Horse as their crest to represent Protection, patience, serenity, and persistence.

House Onyxbrow

"Our Hands are our tools, our hearts are our Forge"

House Onyxbrow is the oldest standing house in Aetheria, with the first dwarves Making their home in the Dwarn Mountain ranges.
The dwarfs live under the rule of their king. House Onyxbrow is a proud house, and they are undoubtedly the best at their respected crafts building monumental stone architecture, crafting beautiful jeweled rings and Necklaces, providing Elemental crystals for magic staffs, and crafting some of the most potent weapons known in Aetheria. The Onyxbrow House were the creators of the first First Gun, still a relatively new achievement but a monumental one at best. The Onyxbrow house symbolizes to all dwarves that it is their birthright to craft and create greatness. The Dwarves are stubborn people and often do not leave their mountain fortress, but with some persuasion, they will let you into their world. The Onyxbrow House crest is a Crown Atop of two hammers and an Anvil with seven stars Representing the seven founding Dwarves who found their Ancestorial home. House Onyxbrow at the time is a neutral house, often keeping to themselves and their people out of others' conflicts following the long and heated civil war in the 3rd age.

House Wormwood

"May your heart bloom full"

House Wormwood is the most prominent house in Valain as they are the face of the neutral territories of Valain. House Wormwoods are Biophilic, meaning they are very closely connected to all living things and the world they live in; choosing not to take up violence, they will always find a diplomatic solution to all conflicts, and with them being Loxodon, it can be fascinating ground for those who are not costume to Marleme. The Wormwood House strives to bring everyone together, big and small and through this kindness the Wormwoods have built the biggest Cities Valain has ever known. Wormwood territory is Neutral ground, so all are welcome, and they have a strict no-violence rule in their territories. House Wormwood doesn't believe in one god, but many believing that the rainforest they call home is alive, a beating heart that needs tending and caring for. House wormwood crest is a native Flower called Nala Blossoms; this flower is named after the goddess Nala and is used in many herbal healing potions and rubs. It's said to have many healing properties and represents what the house at its core stands for.

House Quinn

"From Summer till winter, we will provide"

House Quinn is the only Human ran colony south of the Dwarn Mt. Ranges, and as such many humans call Delta Marsh their Home. Many of the other towns and villages are not friendly to humans. Humans are seen as a sickness to the native creatures in Valain and are treated with no respect, often killed on-site by the more primal locals. Despite House Quinn being the minority in Valain, they are critical to the stability of many others across Aetheria. The First ancestors of House Quinn washed up on banks of the delta marshes after their ship was sunken by the native sea serpents that lived in the gulfs un-checked at the time. The Quinn ancestors had a rough start in their new home, but through determination and the will to survive, they have built an empire in the cultivation business. House Quinn is the largest producer east of Aetheria; House Quinn farms many crops such as Rice, Sugar Cane, Bananas, Tomatoes, peppers, spices, and so much more. The Quinn House has excepted that they may not be liked, but they have an essential part to play, and as such, their house crest is a bee to represent their hard work and constant need to improve and grow. Without them, many would not know some of the foods they now depend on, and many houses have trading agreements with the Quinn house, adding to their growth.

House Zubi

"No foe too great"

House Zubi, for centuries, was merely a small Village off the river near the falls, but don't let their small numbers deceive you. House Zubi is one of the most feared Warriors in Valain's history. House Zubi is mostly Lizard folk and Dragon born, with the occasional off-species here and there, but the Zubi have built themselves as true warriors. It is a part of their daily lives, culture, and religion. House Zubi is the youngest of all great houses. In recent years, their presence has become more noticeable, and their actions have granted them the Honor of being recognized as a Nobel house alongside the many in Valain. House Zubi are the soul protectors of House Wormwood's city Marleme, as they are neutral and will not fight back, and many other small villages and towns in the rainforest depend on them. The Wormwoods worked out a deal with the Zubi; if they helped protect and keep the peace, the Zubi people get to profit off of Marleme's goods, and this transaction has dramatically grown and aided The Zubi People. House Zubi know the Land like the back of their hands, and this, as well as their incredible combat ability, has given them the title of the Rainforest Ghosts. House Zubi is more primal than the other houses, but they are recognized and well respected. the Zubi Crest is a Crocodile to show how they have evolved past their primal ancestors.

House Tully

" Roar with Pride "

House Tully, long before they found their current home, they were simple merchant traders who called Dornn home. While out on a simple run, they encountered a dangerous storm that capsized their boat; upon landing on a nearby shore, they discovered miles of tunnels leading to a small abandoned camp at the top of the cliffs. From that faithful day, House Tully made the Silver Cliffs their home and built the impressive town of Sliverwatch. House Tully are adventurous Kunning Tabaxi who rule the Jade Sea; their town provides a quick and safer route to transport goods back and forth from Dornn. With House Tully providing a safer and easier way for Dornn to transport its goods, almost all Dornn imported goods go through Silver watch, and it has dramatically grown the Tully house name. House Tully is an independent city and stays neutral in many conflicts to keep transported goods flowing. Despite its small Appearance, House Tully is quite the fortress, as underneath the city is a vast Maze of tunnels left behind by the original inhabitants. The Tully house crest is a Lion Representing courage, nobility, and valor.

House Khafra Daora

House Khafra Daora is the Royal Family that oversees and looks over all the Major cities in Dornn. The Khafra Daora are seen as the children of the sun and are revered as demigods by all of their followers and people. The Khafra Daora don't usually even show their faces as they are seen as higher beings and do not bother with the matters of mortals. After the fall of Eagle Hollow at the end of the 2nd age, thousands were lost in the dunes, unsure of what to do with their home now destroyed. It said that the Khafra Daora Walked down the sun's rays, and upon touching the ground, the sands turned to flowers; from this point, they were seen as divine leaders gifted by the sun to lead them to salvation, and ever since then, they became the rulers of Dornn. The Khafra Daora believe in the sun as he is their "father," and they are his children. The Khafra Daora are stubborn and do not take insults lightly; a simple misstep can be taken as heresy against the crown and the sun, with the punishment being death. With the Khafra Daora not bothering with the simple matters, their kingdoms are governed and run by the religious group called the Order of the Scarab. This Religious group manages and keeps order taking care of all matters with the permission of the Khafra Daora. The order of the Scarab is harsh to those who do not have the same enthusiasm as they do toward their divine leaders. The Khafra Daora house crest is a Scarab beetle holding the sun; the Scarab was seen as a symbol of renewal and rebirth by the Khafra Daora. The beetle was associated closely with the sun, much like them.

House Lenya

"May wisdom look over you all"

Long before Lenya was the head house of Rockport, the city was a thriving paradise and a favorite for royal families to visit until the Volcano Leodura erupted, destroying much of the city and its people. Since that horrible event, Rockport struggled to get on its feet; its income was now destroyed as no one wanted to visit a destroyed city overgrown and unmaintained. House Lenya has lived on the island for generations and took it upon themselves to rebuild Rockport. It was a grueling start and nothing but hard work, but through their determination, Rockport is not on a steady track to becoming the once beautiful, thriving city it once was. House Lenya were simple fishermen and had put their craft to good use as Rockport is one of the biggest fishing cities in the shatter isles producing mass amounts of seafood for all of Aetheria. Even though House Lenya has a strong connection with fish, their house crest is the native white fishing owls of Rockport. The owl symbolizes wisdom, knowledge, independence, and protection.