Kilbourne

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House Kilbourne
Type:Merchant house
Leader:Lord Viclef Kilbourne
Symbol:A black scourge
Headquarters:Pontyrel
Allies:House Coriner
Ducal Guard
Ducal Navy
Stalwart Pines
Enemies:House Kaste
Leukish School of the Rapier

House Kilbourne is a Maure noble merchant house in the Duchy of Urnst,led by Lord Viclef Kilbourne, has a long military tradition.[1] Their house colors are gold, red, and black.[2] They declared for Strong Harts in 596 CY and support Lord Ellis Lorinar as Regent after Duke Karll's disappearance in 595 CY.[3]

House Kilbourne rose to prominence during the war with Nyrond, when seven family members achieved military rank. Since then, the house has maintained its influence through military service, with members serving in the Bär Rampant, teaching at the Stalwart Pines ranger school, and commanding ships in the navy.[4]

Lord Jasper Kilbourne married Lady Umina Coriner in 596 CY.[5]

Resources

House Kilbourne has thrived under the patronage of House Kruske and trades in sea supplies, cranes, and storage devices which makes them very valuable to the Ducal Navy as well as the Ducal Guard and Stalwart Pines with their storage solutions.

House Kressel enjoys the patronage and experience of House Kilbourne, who extent their reach to the city watches through Kressel.

People

Notable individuals

Household

  • Lord Viclef Kilbourne (male human)—a strong man who is very fit for his age (45 in 591 CY)[4]
  • Lord Cadmar Kilbourne—formerly Subaltern in the Ducal Guard[6]
  • Post Captain Drevis Kilbourne—Captain of the Marching Bear, the pride of the Leukish Navy.[4]
  • Lord Jasper Kilbourne—former member of the Hummingbirds
  • Kayrn Kilbourne (male human Ftr6; Cha: 16)—guard at Castle Seh[7]
  • Lance Colonel Lord Storeg Kilbourne (male human Rng3/Ftr6/Rog4)—Commander of the 14th Scouts, aka Storeg's Skirmishers[6], until 597 CY when he assumed the position of March Warden of the Vale March.[8]

House Retainers

Past members

Locations

References

Notes

Citations

  1. Living Greyhawk Regional Triad, Duchy of Urnst. "Listing of Duchy Houses". duchyurnst.com. (Jan 2007)
  2. Heart of the Sun (2001)(RPGA), p.63
  3. Desperate Measures (2006)(RPGA), p.15
  4. a b c An Empty Seat (2001)(RPGA), p.4
  5. Night Where Nothing Happens 7 (2006)(RPGA), p.38, 43, 72
  6. a b Ducal Guard Book ver 4 (2006)(RPGA), p.43
  7. To Save the Scouring Wind (2001)(RPGA), p.6
  8. Ducal Guard Book (2007)(RPGA), p.26

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.

Topic Type Description Product Page/Card/Image

Kilbourne (House of) People Group Clan, Living Greyhawk Journal #2 31