House Jaffbarrow
The House of Jaffbarrow [Iaffaigechegra] is a preeminent house of lesser nobility in Asbardy whose sire, Midrid Jaffbarrow, bears the title of Seneschal of Gaherlus. The name 'Jaffbarrow' is an English port of the Thracian name which means a den or dwelling in the side of Mount Jaff. Today House Jaffbarrow are primarily engaged in making the famous Serulese Languid red wine. The oldest son and heir is Aiachourn Jaffbarrow. They practice a mixture of Arathracianism and the Old Religion, principally worship of the god Rhio and the sun god Amrulon. If any of their members are engaged in the practice of wizardry today, it is unknown to the public. The name 'Jaffbarrow' is a terranization. The actual name is had in the Asbardian Language as 'Iaffaigechegra' and means a mound on the slopes of Mount Jaff.
House Jaffbarrow has held the office of Grand Ligvehur of Asbardy continuously since the twenty first century and Cavadhen Jaffbarrow is the eighteenth Grand Ligvehur of Asbardy. The functions of the office fell into disuse during the period after the Archmage, but was never officially revoked by any ruler of Asbardy nor disavowed by any heir of House Jaffbarrow.
- Cavadhen dhal Midrid Jaffbarrow, father, Seneschal of Gaherlus, aged 53 in 2726
- Yogwena Jaffbarrow, aged 47, wife to Midrid, mother of Aiachourn and Teoisielin
- Aiachourn dhal Cavadhin Jaffbarrow, oldest son, born 2701,
- Teoisielin Jaffbarrow, daughter, about 22 years old in 2726, born 2704
History
The great wizard Ullareadh Jaffbarrow (Ullarod Jaffbarrow) migrated from Thrace to Asbardy in the late 13th century during the First Kalikán Empire of Basgáddin the Conqueror. After the First Kalikán Empire fell, the Jaffbarrow family continued to practice magic but were not so great as their forebear. They served the ruler of Asbardy, passing through the ranks of Erichruivan, Seigneur, Ligvehur, Grand Ligvehur of Asbardy, and finally arose to the rank of Seneschal during the reign of the Archmage. Princes of lands in their own right. Straudh dhal Midrevain Jaffbarrow built Tis Dighardois, a small castle worthy of a seneschal, around 2260. They prospered under the rule of the Archmage and survived the Seventh Is’bajath. The Medibgóëse Prince-Governor revoked the title of 'Seneschal of Gaherlus' because it was bestowed by the Archmage, but permitted them to retain the title of Grand Ligvehur of Asbardy. Under the New Kalikán Empire, they had most of their lands confiscated—removed by the Thracian Viceroyal Duke. With the ascent of Archduke Agairth Srunamba, the title of Seneschal was restored, but not their land. What relatively little land they kept, they produced wine on, the most excellent wine called Serulese Languid.
The standard for derogation for lesser noble ranks in Asbardy is somewhat loose and allows for most agricultural enterprises, including wine-making.
Asbardian Jaffbarrow Line of Descent
Estates
- Present
- Drisfailgirdh Jaffbarrow: The name of the townhouse the Jaffbarrows use when they visit or stay in Bryndyd. On official visits to court, they often are guests in the archducal palace.
- Gaherlus Vineyard: Where the grapes for Serulese Languid are grown and made into wine.
- Jaffbarrow Lodge: a small lodge on the south edge of Imrealgusibh's Woods in Heart-of-Asbardy
- Former
- Tis Dighardois: The family castle that once belonged to House Jaffbarrow. It now belongs to a ducal house.
- Gilniabh Derchobhraig: "Seneschal's Palace" The seneschal's palace in Bryndyd, in the City of Dragons. Built during the seneschalcy of Midredain dhal Deagrin Jaffbarrow
Wines
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