House Vranov

One of the Founding Houses of Thorn established in 4711 AR when the Issian scholar Olga Vranov was enobled by Brevoy for her part in the chartered exploration of the Stolen Lands. To date the House remains small, comprising mainly of Duchess Vranov's immediate family and a few relatives and loyal friends. The House is known for it's affinity with the arcane arts and its detractors claim they are a nothing but a clan of scheming Issian witches whilst their more numerous supporters claim that they represent the older more traditional Issian ways.

Since its founding House Vranov has maintained the warm regards of the majority of the local population with a reputation as a House 'of the people'. This is perhaps aided by it's founder's common Brevic roots (despite her occassional excesses) and continued support of local traders and craftsmen. House Vranov is also popular for it's regular sponsored events such as archery competitions and rustic dances, always accompanied by drink.

The House relocated its primary seat from Stagshelm to Candlemere in Gozran of 4713AR and maintains a small house-guard known as the Ravenguard, easilly identifiable by their emblazoned tabards and black-winged helms. The Ravenguard often patrols Candlemere Isle and its surrounding waters in the Vranov flagship The Blue Raven. Upon Candlemere House Vranov is well loved for both the protection they bring but more notabley for their role in curtailing the epidemic of Urgathoa's Breath that plagued the isle. It was through the efforts of House Vranov and the Magisters that the losses were greatly reduced.

Heraldry
The heraldry of House Vranov is an azure raven in flight, facing dexter, clutching a gold ourobos on a field of sable.

Motto
Their motto, said to represent their founder's belief that knowledge leads to success is; "Rise on raven's wing!". In battle this is often shortened to "On raven's wing!"

People

 * Olga Vranov
 * Ivan Vranov
 * Corbin Vranov
 * Ygoriy Vranov
 * Nanny
 * Demyan Kuchenko
 * Adara Kuchenko
 * Roza Kuchenko
 * Yuriy Kuchenko
 * Rostam Kuchenko
 * Pavel Brigersen (deceased)
 * Zorya
 * Gerasim Vranov
 * Ludmila Vranov
 * Dmitriy Vranov, Captain of the Ravenguard
 * Anastasiya Vranov
 * Oksana Dulka
 * Karth, House Vranov's personal raven keeper & trainer
 * Father Orm, family priest