House Despana was a drow noble house[1][2][3] which was spread across many drow cities. One was located in the Vhaeraun-dominated Rilauven in the north, another was based in the devoutly Lolth-worshiping Ust Natha further to the south. A third section of the family was a minor house of Menzoberranzan.
Organization[]
House Despana was a powerful noble House, with their members and branches scattered throughout the Underdark. They mainly resided in Rilauven and Ust Natha. Because of their religious preference and philosophies of life, the house was mainly split in two. [1]
Rilauven branch[]
The most influential member of this branch was Malavon Despana, who was also a talented wizard[4] and archmage of Rilauven[1]. Unlike most drow, many of this branch believed in egalitarianism.[1]
Ust Natha branch[]
This branch was headed by Matron Mother Ardulace, a powerful drow cleric. The Ust Natha branch employed the typical drow philosophy of female dominance and worship of Lolth. This branch was known for forming an alliance with Irenicus, who planned on attacking Suldanessellar.[2]
History[]
Some members of the House turned against the typical matriarchal society of dark elves, and assumed power in a coup. After this, many of them went on to worship Vhaeraun instead of Lolth.[1]
Relationships[]
The Rilhauven and Ust Natha branch were related to each other by blood, and had a dark past.
Family tree[]
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Members[]
- Malavon Despana, patron of House Despana, and archmage of Rilauven's magical academy[1]
- Ardulace Despana, matron mother of the house, and a cleric of Lolth[2]
- Ginafae Despana, sister of Malavon Despana, who was once turned into a drider[1]
- Phaere Despana, daughter of Ardulace Despana[2]
- Ilmryn Despana, former Weapon master of House Despana, brother to Malavon[1]
- Malfeem Despana, former Weapon master of House Despana, father to Malavon[1]
Appendix[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 Black Isle Studios (August 2002). Designed by J.E. Sawyer. Icewind Dale II. Interplay.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 BioWare (September 2000). Designed by James Ohlen, Kevin Martens. Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn. Black Isle Studios.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ed Greenwood (July 1991). The Drow of the Underdark. (TSR, Inc), pp. 98, 108. ISBN 1-56076-132-6.
- ↑ Black Isle Studios (June 2000). Designed by Matt Norton. Icewind Dale. Interplay.