Ember Kingdom
Chapter 689: Ember Kingdom
"I don't know much about the Truelords—just rumors. But I can tell you about the other four Houses."
"Curran Household is the strongest. They're 'Grand Dukes' and carry enormous influence."
"Next is House Ashford—another Duke-rank family. They dominate the city's economy—merchants, magical goods, potion ingredients, artifacts, you name it. They're the wealthiest by far."
"Then there's House Undergrove—the shadows of this city. They handle auctions, espionage, underworld dealings. They were elevated to Duke rank 300 years ago, and ever since, they've become notoriously corrupt and brutal."
"And finally, House Dustfinger—like the Nightwinds, they're a Margrave-rank house. They keep a low profile and rarely engage in trade or politics. But they're assassins, all of them. Silent, deadly, and feared across the kingdom."
"And the Royal House?" Charles asked.