House Byron

House Byron is one of the principal noble houses of Gideon. They control the large plains area full of wheat and barley in north east Gideon, on the border, connecting to the Great Planes of Omoron. If Gideon had the rank of "Lord Paramount", Byron would be the closest to achieving it. They are overwhelmingly virtuous, and do not waver like some of the other houses.

History

House Byron is one of the two houses in Gideon that lays claim to marching with Alek Brighton across the Lichen Waste to discover Gideon. As such, they share an old relationship with House Drake, who are always the first and second to commit to battle. While Drake likes to “lead the charge” as it were, House Byron has always produced some of the best combatants and most ferocious knights. Throughout history they have demonstrated military prowess in every conflict, and to this day have been one of the most fortunate of houses, not the richest, but arguably vying for both the most noble and the most powerful.

They have more knights than any other holdfast, with better training, and a rich tradition baptized in combat. In recent events, the house has expanded its power; not only cementing its seat in Gideon, but looking beyond it's borders by taking a wife from Omoron as well. It is also worth noting that House Byron holds members in three courts throughout the realm, two of which are Castilians, more than any other Lordly house in Gideon.

During the Great War, House Byron was reluctant to engage in battle with the Black Dragon and did so only out of sense of duty. When it was revealed the Black Knight had made a pact with demons, House Byron was the first one to switch sides. If it wasn't for this act of defiance, the rest of the realm would have judged Gideon much more harshly for the actions that took place during the war. House Byron was also the official noble house in charge, during the interim between the Brighton-Valmont succession. The urged for mercy on the remaining LeMort family members, though the commoners did not oblige. Once a new King was chosen, House Byron gladly relinquished their power and returned to rule the Lion's Vale.

Heirloom

A gold and mithril broadsword carried across the Lichen Waste by Ser Royce Byron named Bloodclaw.

Houses Sworn to House Byron House Collins of Wheatmeadow House Dwight of Northbrooke House Rogers of Beaufort