House Dean

"'Those who dare defy' - House Dean Motto"

House Dean
House Dean is one of the oldest and strongest house on earth, dating back to 2 AF. They were first remarked when they founded the city of The Marks which was a group of settlers who had broken off from The Anklers. Currently led by Martin Dean, House Dean has a reputation for living up to the name that strikes fear into enemies hearts. The spread eagle represents the experienced falconers who scout out regions of the battlefield, and if enemies plan to lay a trap.

House Dean is also one of the few houses who condonement towards the independence of House Riverun, this is mostly due to the fact that House Dean has a large standing rivalry within House Ironwood ever since Jaeric Ironwood slew Martin's father Taloss Dean.

House Dean has in recent years begun its expansion outwards over seas, as they plan to explore more and more of the unknown parts of the world. House Dean has a great friendship with House Riverun, but refuses to enter a military alliance in fear of a war with House Ironwood and House Ruxle.

Martin's Speech, approaching the Battle for Kreymon.

"Brothers, Fathers, Sons and Uncles. We gather on this battlefield, faced with an enemy that has marched a thousand miles, shored a thousand boats, and destroyed a thousand castles. Though this enemy is strong, and though it's ally stronger, we must not forget what makes us Deans. We are but men on an earth fighting for what we believe, and its my belief we are fighting for the greater good of our house, and for the people of our house. I cannot guarantee some of you will walk out of here with your shields, but instead on them, but I can promise those who live the dining of a thousand Galen and forty virgins each, so here here, and slay those Woodland Fucks, Uragh!"

House Dean's success is due to a long line of wise, just and patient kings who have watched over their kingdom carefully. Moreover, many of the vassals and barons of House Dean always seem to enjoy having the king in their presence, and the feeling of brother/sisterhood brings a large bond between the kingdom.

Currently, the seat of The Marks is contested by claimant of the throne, Sven Dean.