House Jaffbarrow

The House of Jaffbarrow 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.

• Cavadhen dhal Midrid Jaffbarrow, father, Seneschal of Gaherlus, aged 53
• Yogwena Jaffbarrow, aged 47, wife to Midrid, mother of Aiachourn and Teoisielin
• Aiachourn dhal Cavadhin Jaffbarrow, oldest son, late twenties
• Teoisielin Jaffbarrow, daughter, about 22 years old

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 and eventually arose to the rank of Seneschal in the 18th century (ca 1735), coming into the ownership of lands in their own right. They prospered under the rule of the Archmage and survived the Seventh Is’bajath. Under the New Kalikán Empire, they had most of their lands confiscated and their title removed by the Thracian Viceroyal Duke. With the ascent of the Archduchy, their title 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 rather loose and allows for most agricultural enterprises, including wine-making.

See Also

• Asbardian Nobility
• Asbardian Seneschal
• Asbardy
• List of Asbardian Personal Names
• Serulese Languid