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'''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>
'''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 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>
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>
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== Resources ==
== Resources ==
House Wolfheart provides guards and weapon trainers to various houses.
House Wolfheart provides guards and weapon trainers to various houses.
== People ==
=== Notable individuals ===
* Master Orl-Teng Wolfheart-(male, half-orc) Leader of House Wolffeart
* [[Gaknor Wolfheart|Gaknor Wolfheart the Grim]]-(male, half-orc, barbarian 1/bard 6) Entertainer of House U’Morael.<ref name=":Jp15">''Justice'' (2007)([[RPGA]]), p.15-16</ref>
* [[Galrchus Wolfheart]]-(male, half-orc, barbarian 3/fighter 4/wizard 3) Champion of House U’Morael.<ref name=":Jp15" />
* [[Kai-Chok Wolfheart]]-(male, half-orc, barbarian3/fighter3) Guard Captain of House U’Morael.<ref name=":Jp15" />
* [[Tagrak Wolfheart]]-(male, half-orc, barbarian 1/fighter 5) Guard Captain of House U’Morael.<ref name=":Jp15" />


== Locations ==
== Locations ==


* [[Upper Eschen|Upper Eschen -]] D'Jenn's Tower <ref name=":02">''Justice'' (2007)([[RPGA]]), p.3, 10-11</ref>
* [[Upper Eschen|Upper Eschen -]] D'Jenn's Tower <ref name=":Jp3">''Justice'' (2007)([[RPGA]]), p.3, 10-11</ref>
* [[Leukish]]
* [[Leukish]]
* [[Nellix]] - U'Morael Tower<ref name=":02" />
* [[Nellix]] - U'Morael Tower<ref name=":Jp3" />
* [[Veriste]] - Paragon of Beauty
* [[Veriste]] - Paragon of Beauty



Revision as of 22:56, 11 February 2025

Greyhawk Organization
Wolfheart
Type:Client house
Leader:Master Orl-Teng Wolfheart
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.

People

Notable individuals

  • Master Orl-Teng Wolfheart-(male, half-orc) Leader of House Wolffeart
  • Gaknor Wolfheart the Grim-(male, half-orc, barbarian 1/bard 6) Entertainer of House U’Morael.[4]
  • Galrchus Wolfheart-(male, half-orc, barbarian 3/fighter 4/wizard 3) Champion of House U’Morael.[4]
  • Kai-Chok Wolfheart-(male, half-orc, barbarian3/fighter3) Guard Captain of House U’Morael.[4]
  • Tagrak Wolfheart-(male, half-orc, barbarian 1/fighter 5) Guard Captain of House U’Morael.[4]

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 c d Justice (2007)(RPGA), p.15-16
  5. a b Justice (2007)(RPGA), p.3, 10-11

Bibliography

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