House Tilpanz of Nord

House Tilpanz is a noble house that rules Nord in Gideon. It is one of the few noble houses run by gnomes, and the only one of this rank. It's progenitor was a powerful psion who mentored Coburne Sephora.

History

During the Faustian War, a gnome named Tilpanz was instrumental in destroying Kurnaz and his plans. He personally brought together the band of warriors who defeated the devil, including the deity Coburne Sephora and his own son who was among them. As such, he was given lordship wherever he likes, he chose his hometown of Nord.

Though technically the youngest house in Gideon, due to House Tilpanz’s connection to ancient fey nobility, the position of the lands he inherited, the wealth of his surrounding holds, and the wealth that was established before being granted lordship in Gideon he quickly rose to a position of mid-level prominence.

The gnomes of House Tilpanz have a tradition. Upon reaching their 20th birthday, if they haven’t developed any natural psionic ability, they pursue the path of wizardy. They have a strong history at the school due to Sempo of House Tilpanz at one time being the school’s Archmage. Most gnomes of the house develop their psionic talents before this point and already have a strong idea of which path they would like to pursue, for instance Elton Tilpanz knew right away that he wanted to be a mage, and despite being able to pay for the school chose to enroll as a member of the Mage’s Guild so he could serve Gideon.

Houses Sworn to House Tilpanz House Parkin of Silverfell House Beckett of Gopher's Gulch