[quote=@Infinite Cosmos]

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[color=8AC9ED][b]House Name:[/b][/color]House Brewer
[color=8AC9ED][b]House Words:[/b][/color]"Praise be the Harvest"
[color=8AC9ED][b]Coat of Arms:[/b][/color] A golden frond of wheat, on a background of blue [color=8AC9ED](Pantone 2905 U, to be specific)[/color]

[color=8AC9ED][b]Seat:[/b] [/color]The Lakelands, "Chicago", Shedd House (Old Shedd Aquarium)
[color=8AC9ED][b]Titles:[/b] [/color]
[list][*] Lord of the Lakelands
[*]Sovereign of Illinois 
[*]Warden of the North
[*]Marine Masters of the Mississippi[/list]
[color=8AC9ED][b]History:[/b][/color] House Brewer, or rather, the Brewers, has been around for ages. The Brewers have always served the old lord in the North, working as laborers and occasionally men at arms. Over the centuries, Brewer men have always worked hard and, when necessary, fought bravely. However, even with their hardy nature and tireless work ethic, the Brewer's as a house did not amount to much.

Until one faithful campaign.

The lands to the West of the Lakelands, namely Minnestar and the Dako Plains, were considered strategically important and some were even fertile farm lands. The old lords in the North oft waged wars against the tribes in the North to seize the lands for themselves and the kingdom as a whole. These campaigns were mostly successful, but often at the cost of men and war beasts alike. One campaign, aptly named "War of Grains" saw the lords of the North, along with Brewer men at arms, wage a costly war against the tribes of Minnestar. On the morn of the decisive battle, one Camden Brewer was a common man at arms, fighting under the banner of lords of the north. The battle raged on around him. Arrows loosed from drawn bows and men cleaved at each other with crude iron swords. 

Camden, knocked from his horse, rose to see that he was one among a few. One of those was the lord of the north. A tribesman was about five paces from the lord and had an arrow drawn. A sudden burst of courage overcame young Camden. He charged forth and tossed a nearby spear at the tribesman while diving in front of the lord. A whizz was heard. The lord, unharmed, pulled Camden to his feet but noticed that he was wounded. An arrow stuck out from his left shoulder like a grotesque branch from a tree. The action of Camden, however, served as the rallying cry for the rest of the troops, as the act of a young soldier in the face of danger is oft to do. The battle, and the rest of the campaign, was theirs. The lords of the north took over the fertile lands of Minnestar for their own.

For now.

Young Camden, for his bravery, was given a title and a minor land to hold as his own, in Illinois. Now, as lord of Wind Castle, Camden's family finally was able to settle and prosper. As a port on one of the great lakes, Illinois had plenty of commerce and trade. Over the years, House Brewer moved on from simple laborers to merchants and traders. Of course, their men at arms still fought for the lords in the north. The campaigns west never quite stopped, or were they as successful for the lords in the north as War of Grains. The foothold they gained west of the Mississippi were eventually ceded back to the tribes of Minnestar, in order to forge a peace treaty...

This was about 100 years ago now. Over the century, House Brewer grew strong. From simple farms, to knights, to lord, and now Warden of the North. Camden II has ready the stories and saw the relics. He knows the history, and his place.

[color=8AC9ED][b]Head:[/b][/color] Lord Camden Brewer II
[color=8AC9ED][b]Heirloom:[/b][/color] "Jewel of the North Star" A prize given as a sign of peace from the Minnestar Tribes. An aquamarine gem of flawless quality, found in one of the great lakes. Currently inlaid into the pummel of the great axe used by Camden II.
[color=8AC9ED][b]Traits:[/b][/color] Brewers are known to be fair-skinned, golden haired with piercing blue eyes. Typically, they are quiet friendly and are known to be great hosts of feasts.

[color=8AC9ED][b]Misc: [/b][/color] Given the fact that half of House Ironwit was banished into the Badlands of the Dako Plains, House Brewer often serves as the first line of defense against the would be usurpers. Brewers are also known as clan of hardy people, unafraid of the cold they often endure.
[color=8AC9ED][b]Quote:[/b] [/color]
"Ah, the Brewers. They surely live up to their name. The ales they brew are known far and wide for their subtle honey taste, and a refreshing finish, like a quick dip in a lake on a hot day"

-The blabbing of a local drunkard.

"What we know of the Brewers are that we have a peace treaty with them. We gave them our L'Étoile, they gave us His helm. But, if I had to wager a bet, I'd bet they're readying themselves to take our lands and harvest again..."

-Whisperings of Minnestar tribal chiefs, said with a slight tinge of contempt.
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Looks good although I have two things:
1) The Lakelands aren't the "true north". You could keep the title of Warden of the North, but whoever takes control of the Northern Marches will likely want that title for themselves.

2) History is interesting although how did the Brewers go from holding a port and castle to becoming the Lords of the Lakelands? Intrigue? Coup? Rebellion? Marriage inheritance? Did the Ironwits name the Brewers the new Lords after the old house did something?