The House of Volos

Often referred to as the House of Voles, this family began feeling the pressure to maintain their long kept wealth several decades ago when they dipped their enterprise into less moral forms of trade and cultivation. Their territory, led by Mosea Volos, is situated in the land between the Human and Plainsmen territories and as such has a large hand in inter-region slave and black market trades. In addition, it's location grants it a large psychical separation from the leaders of either civilization which allows the Volos to employ workers who find themselves unwelcome in one region or another.

The most relevant scandal in this era is that of rightful lineage. Mosea, who has not taken care of his body over the years, finds himself in poor health and with a multitude of illegitimate children, each claiming the lead of his household. Of those vying for control of the House of Volos, three in particular have the most widely recognized claims. Robin Volos is Mosea's oldest child and the only one born of his now deceased wife, although her claim as a female is not held in high regard. Terry Volos is Mosea's oldest bastard child although his claim is muddied by a past of poor decision making and varied enemies. Finally, Magnus Volos is Mosea's fifth oldest child (3rd oldest son) but the child with by far the most trusted responsibilities, achievements and widespread allies amongst the workers. The only thing holding this house together is their collective greed. By breaking apart their house, each child knows they will be breaking apart their potential fortune and none of them can stand that thought while Mosea is still alive.