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Queen Morgance ni Dougal Once the Countess of Goldenrod (Before it grew into the Duchy of The Three Whirlpools). As a mortal she is respected in Minneapolis as Colleen Fallon, a Philanthropist and a board member of The Minneapolis Historical Society. Though her rise to power was bloody, she is respected for her fairness, benevolence, and genuine interest in the welfare of her subjects and the Dream. She ascended the throne of the Kingdom of Grass after the death of her cousin, Queen Mary Elizabeth ni Dougal.
Aideen Greyson ni Dougal Commander of the 31st Troll Infantry based in Caer Palatine. Though she once fought on the side of the commoners in the Great Lakes Campaign, Aideen pledged fealty to Lady Morgance in 1975. In 2015 the two were wed even though they had shared the Oath of True Hearts for several decades. The Keystone of the Queen's power, Cmdr. Greyson is blessed with Fae Eternity and has been a force among the fae since the Tudor Conquests of Ireland in the sixteenth century. Aideen's protection allowed Lady Morgance to weather the storm in the fledgeling years of her rule. A contingent of the 31st will remain in Caer Viridis to protect the glade.
Duchess Katiya Ni Leanhaun Katiya rose to power after killing Glorianna ni Eiluned who had fallen to the Shadow Court. Katiya immolated her and soon after was named Baroness when Friedrich ap Eiluned stepped down. Some members of the barony left in disgust, others remained. She is sarcastically referred to by some as the puppet queen as many believe it was a poorly devised trick by Friedrich to rule from the shadows and avoid Brenyn. A trick which weakened House Eiluned considerably. Despite whispers, the baroness would be the most formidable player of the Game of Houses, an marriage of political convenience to Daniel McCrae brought over 60 percent of all fae under her banner paving her way to power.
Duke Daniel McCrae Descended from Niall and Garland McCrae. Daniel was a child during the Accordance War. His appointment to Reeve was a political move by Lady Morgance to address the malcontents who still feel slighted by the Sidhe takeover. it also serves to supress rumors of her supposed unfairness or lack of claim. He would take advantage of the "puppet queen" or was it her taking advantage of him? He now rules by Duchess Leanhaun's side, but his lack of an official noble house calls that into question. After Babatunde's being caught lying in open court to the queen, Daniel McCrae and Katiya ni Leanhaun took power. What many call Daniel's fatal mistake was assuring the Queen of Grass that that Astarte would be the heir to the throne in order to curry her favor. Daniel rules the McCrae Corby which is the largest in the world. Some magic keeps redcaps being born into the McCrae bloodline which is unheard of anywhere else. Forty redcaps from Clan McCrae reside in The Three Whirlpools.
County of Whispering Stones (Seelie) Count Travis Draper ap Scathach has the most impeccable reputation among the nobility of The Three Whirlpools. Having been mentored by Commander Samir Gadin ap Scathach, Travis has been directly responsible for many victories and rules with an even hand. His ability to have good relations across the aisle has made him a favorite of all the major houses....except Eiluned. His demesne includes Terashkova and Silent Shadows.
Barony of Terashkova (Seelie) Controversial Pooka Baroness Jordan Moon ni Dougal of the merciless tongue. Once you get on her shit list, you stay there. Jordan's sour disposition is a blight to many but her accomplishments and her strategic acquisitions of both subjects and technology make her necessary in the war against the shadow. Having a firm control of the nockers in the city, the "Naming Witch", and The Mistress of High Tea, as well as being the only fae in the city that the fearsome immortal Brenyn McCrae calls friend, Jordan thrives in conquest, seeking more power for the Duchy and ultimately, for herself.
Barony of Silent Shadows (Seelie) Baroness Eithne ni Scathach. It is quite obvious that House Scathach has designs on becoming one of the Great Houses of the Three Whirlpools. This is the reason House Eiluned hates Count Draper, instead of retaining their loyalty and respect, he tossed it all away to promote some backwater Sidhe to take over Sleeper House which has historically belonged solely to House Eiluned. Eithne is struggling to have a barony at all because if Eiluned abandons her, who will she be in charge of? A proponent of House Liam to boot! Another former Squire of Samir Gadin, one might see his hand on the threads.
County of Goldenrod (Seelie) Countess Astarte ni Gwydion rules from The Temple of Benthiskyme. The Childling Countess was the prodigy of her grandfather Babatunde ap Gwydion who fell out of favor after his deceptions to protect Knight Roque were discovered by her Knight Protector, Sir Dean Risi. Astarte was the darling of Aideen Greyson and favored by the queen. She is named the Heiress of the Three Whirlpools and will be the Duchess when she comes of age, which is undefined much to the frustration of many fae. Her demesne includes The Barony of the Mind's Eye and the 31st Infantry which controls the Glade below Caer Viridis.
Caer Viridis and The Glade The 31st Infantry has always protected the glade regardless of who rules. Once a Mukhabarat intelligence agent before Chrysalis and then the Spymaster of Morgance; Samir Gadin ap Scathach took command of the 31st Infantry in the Three Whirlpools when Morgance ascended to the Throne of Grass. Soft spoken but firm, Samir is a guiding force in the Three Whirlpools. His control of the 31st Infantry and his network of spies make him a dangerous opponent.
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