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'''House Verana''' is a noble merchant house in the [[Duchy of Urnst]], led by Lord [[Korin Verana]].<ref>''Duchy of Urnst Meta- | '''House Verana''' is a noble merchant house in the [[Duchy of Urnst]], led by Lord [[Korin Verana]].<ref>''Duchy of Urnst Meta-Organization Book'' (2007 v1)([[RPGA]]), p.92</ref><ref>''Living Greyhawk'' Regional Triad, Duchy of Urnst. "Listing of Duchy Houses". duchyurnst.com. (Jan 2007)</ref> Their house colors are yellow and white. <ref>''Coriner Gala'' (2001)([[RPGA]]) Appendix B</ref> | ||
They declared for [[White Harts]] in [[596 CY]] and believe Lord [[Jolen Lorinar]], the Duke's son, should have been Regent after [[Karll|Duke Karll's]] disappearance in [[595 CY]].<ref>''Heart of the Sun'' (2006) ([[RPGA]]), p.2</ref> | |||
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House Verana is one of the few | House Verana is one of the few noble houses that have achieved great wealth without getting a merchant house charter. Through careful study of tax laws, the House has set up an organization in Seltaren that filters money between chartered merchant houses as goods are exchanged in Seltaren Lake. By skimming a small percentage off the transactions, the noble house is able to evade certain tax laws and benefit both houses as well as itself.<ref>''An Empty Seat'' (2001)([[RPGA]]), p.5</ref> | ||
House [[Saevil]] uses House Verana as their client and pushes their gem trade though them to avoid taxes from the Duchy. | |||
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 | This article is about a topic found primarily or only in the RPGA's Living Greyhawk campaign (2000-2008). While it is officially sanctioned and is frequently based on officially published material, it may be considered unofficial or non-canonical to the setting. |
| House Verana | |
|---|---|
| Type: | Noble merchant house |
| Leader: | Lord Korin Verana |
| Headquarters: | Nellix |
| Allies: | House Pontirun Skeptics |
| Enemies: | House Burlondin |
House Verana is a noble merchant house in the Duchy of Urnst, led by Lord Korin Verana.[1][2] Their house colors are yellow and white. [3]
They declared for White Harts in 596 CY and believe Lord Jolen Lorinar, the Duke's son, should have been Regent after Duke Karll's disappearance in 595 CY.[4]
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House Verana is one of the few noble houses that have achieved great wealth without getting a merchant house charter. Through careful study of tax laws, the House has set up an organization in Seltaren that filters money between chartered merchant houses as goods are exchanged in Seltaren Lake. By skimming a small percentage off the transactions, the noble house is able to evade certain tax laws and benefit both houses as well as itself.[5]
House Saevil uses House Verana as their client and pushes their gem trade though them to avoid taxes from the Duchy.
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| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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| Verana (House of) | People Group | Clan, | Living Greyhawk Journal #2 | 31 |