House Almerry

House Almerry is one of the Great Houses of Brinn, governing over The Moor. They are quite different from the other Great Houses in that they are not a family line, but a group of noble women. It started as a Great House just like all the others, but about a hundred years ago, the House was left with only one member, and no heir. Marguerette Almerry, the final true-born member of the House, was very old, and had no children of her own. So she opened Laughingthorn to young noble ladies from across the ten kingdoms who shared her feminist viewpoints. Since then, House Almerry has been more like a group of misfit feminist ladies who live within Laughingthorn under a sort of democracy.

House Almerry is quite strictly matriarchal, and it is almost unheard of for men to be allowed inside Laughingthorn.

Traits
There aren't many overarching traits when it comes to the women of House Almerry, as they are not related. However, it's said that they are the most beautiful women in all of Brinn, and some believe that they have used ancient faery magic to achieve this.

Customs
The women of House Almerry stay within the walls of Laughingthorn at all times, apart from the Lady of the House, who is the matriarch and representative, who will occasionally travel for political or business reasons.

The Lady of the House is a role that will last a girl's whole life. When the current Lady is old or close to death, she will personally select the next.

It is uncommon for Almerry Ladies to marry or have children, as they spend their lives within Laughingthorn.

Girls come from all across the ten kingdoms to join House Almerry. These girls are typically runaways who come from rather unfortunate circumstances, and who are seeking a sort of safe haven. The Lady of the House is responsible for determining whether or not a girl will be allowed to stay.

Current Members

 * Coelwynn Caltaris, Lady of the House
 * (to be continued)