House Bane

The mighty House of Bane is one of the oldest families in Andralon with their keep situated in the High Vales.

History
The Banes trace their bloodlines back to the time of Giants, when the ruling clan were of pure Giant blood. Unlike their royal bretheren, the early Banes were a solitary people, preferring to remain high in the mountain ranges.

Over hundreds of years master craftsmen carved beautiful High Aquillon into the mountain-range, delving deep into the mineral-rich veins of Mount Atlas. The Banes drew their mythology, ethos and economic wealth from their surrounding, taking to heart the lessons of their harsh but beautiful environment.

The matriarchial system of governance in High Aquillon reflects the belief that the mother figure is an embodiment of what is to be both 'mountain' and 'leader:' unshakeable strength, physically daunting, full of secrets and possessing a remarkable ability to withstand pain.

Current Situation
House Bane has long been considered a staunchly honourable house, slow to anger and firmly loyal to their allies. However, the events of the christening of Princess Lyssa shook House Bane to its core.

There have been whispers that the violent disembowlment the young Atlanta witnessed awakened a bloodlust that she has been itching to quench since ascending to Archduchess. The removal of her young child further stoked the flames of the Archduchess' rage towards the Stein family and the royal house.

The once quiet and peaceful mountain ranges now nurse a seething anger in their depths. There are rumbles from deep within the High Vale and time will tell what this will come to.

Family Traditions
The House epithet reflects the victorious legacy of the Bane army and cavalry, lead by the quartet of Lady Knights.

Another informal 'motto' came to be associated with the Banes: "The mountains will stand her ground and guard their treasure well"

Prominent Family Members

 * Archduchess Atlanta Bane (played by Hilary Binks)
 * Katarina et Markara - Heir apparent to the Archduchy, squire to Vallan Bane
 * Attica Bane - young daughter of Atlanta, held hostage in the Capital.

Major Vassals

 * Sir Kella of Arwyn's Walls
 * Sir Lindy of West Peak
 * Sir Florence of Sky's Rest
 * Knight Commander Vallan Bane
 * Master Armourer Skylar Snow
 * Training Master Elana Bane (Eliza Caldecott)
 * Lansdowne Bright  (Max Marrows)