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'''House Wolfheart''' is made up from the descendents of orcish mercenaries (the Wolf Hearts) that supported House [[U'Morael]] during the [[Suloise Diaspora]]. Today they continue to serve as house guards and many have become famous as house champions. Their house colors are red and white.<ref>''Living Greyhawk'' Regional Triad, Duchy of Urnst. "Listing of Duchy Houses". duchyurnst.com. (Jan 2007)</ref>
'''House Wolfheart''' is made up from the descendents of [[orc]]ish mercenaries (the Wolf Hearts) who supported House [[U'Morael]] during the [[Great Migrations|Suloise diaspora]]. Today they continue to serve as house guards and many have become famous as house champions. Their house colors are red and white.<ref>''Living Greyhawk'' Regional Triad, Duchy of Urnst. "Listing of Duchy Houses". duchyurnst.com. (Jan 2007)</ref>


Unlike half-orcs common in the [[Flanaess]], those in House Wolfheart are more orc than human (they are closer to ¾ orc) and favor more orcish features, greenish skin, taller, tuskier teeth, and are more muscular.<ref>''Living Greyhawk'' Regional Triad, Duchy of Urnst. "Character Backgrounds". duchyurnst.com. (Jan 2006)</ref>
Unlike half-orcs common in the [[Flanaess]], those in House Wolfheart display more orcish features  than [[human]] (their heritage is more than half orcish)—greenish skin, taller, more tusk-like teeth, and are more muscular.<ref>''Living Greyhawk'' Regional Triad, Duchy of Urnst. "Character Backgrounds". duchyurnst.com. (Jan 2006)</ref>


They followed their patron house and declared for Strong Harts in [[596 CY]] and support Lord [[Ellis Lorinar]] as Regent after Duke [[Karll|Karll's]] disappearance in [[595 CY]].<ref>''Balancing the Scales'' (2006) ([[RPGA]]), p.7</ref>
They followed their patron house and declared for Strong Harts in [[596 CY]] and support Lord [[Ellis Lorinar]] as Regent after Duke [[Karll|Karll's]] disappearance in [[595 CY]].<ref>''Balancing the Scales'' (2006) ([[RPGA]]), p.7</ref>

Revision as of 09:53, 22 January 2025

Greyhawk Organization
Wolfheart
Type:Client house
Leader:Master Orl-Teng
Symbol:Red wolf's head
Allies:House U'Morael

House Wolfheart is made up from the descendents of orcish mercenaries (the Wolf Hearts) who supported House U'Morael during the Suloise diaspora. Today they continue to serve as house guards and many have become famous as house champions. Their house colors are red and white.[1]

Unlike half-orcs common in the Flanaess, those in House Wolfheart display more orcish features than human (their heritage is more than half orcish)—greenish skin, taller, more tusk-like teeth, and are more muscular.[2]

They followed their patron house and declared for Strong Harts in 596 CY and support Lord Ellis Lorinar as Regent after Duke Karll's disappearance in 595 CY.[3]

Resources

House Wolfheart provides guards and weapon trainers to various houses.

Locations

References

Notes

Citations

  1. Living Greyhawk Regional Triad, Duchy of Urnst. "Listing of Duchy Houses". duchyurnst.com. (Jan 2007)
  2. Living Greyhawk Regional Triad, Duchy of Urnst. "Character Backgrounds". duchyurnst.com. (Jan 2006)
  3. Balancing the Scales (2006) (RPGA), p.7
  4. a b Justice (2007)(RPGA), p.3, 10-11

Bibliography

Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index

The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.

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