House of the Gilded Longleaf
One of the clans of the Elothean nation.
Overview
Dedicated to nature and the outdoors, this House has no permanent residence and is the most likely to allow itself to be called a "clan". The leaders rotate every ten years, so it is difficult to ascertain whether the House leans toward male or female, and, in fact there is a saying in the House of the Gilded Longleaf that, "All the members, at some point, will be a leader." Rangers, Empaths, and Traders tend to spring from this House, and the children have ginger to blonde hair, green and sometimes gold eyes. Initiation (when you can find the House) is to cup a butterfly in one's hands without bruising the wings. Betrayal is followed by a swift death and a burial beside an oak tree, where the House members weep for the lost soul of the House member.
Gerenshuge name: Shoana ilet Ysen Ilaarnu.
Crest: A hand holding an orange and brown gatekeeper butterfly surrounded by a wreath of longleaf fir boughs on a green field.
Official Colors: Sable and amber.
Current Leader: Elota Urdes'a Suithlean.
House Grounds
The House grounds and buildings that are made available to the public and to House members-only can be found outside the Shard east gate along the Ring Road. Within the grounds are a number of refreshments and Picked Flora.
[House of the Gilded Longleaf, Forest Bower]
Encircling giant ferns offer privacy to this peaceful glade while the boughs of towering trees and a simple awning offer shelter from the elements. The gentle murmur of a nearby stream promises a restful slumber in the open air. For that purpose, a collection of hammocks clusters around a stone firepit. Some thoughtful soul has left jugs of spring water and a basket of freshly-baked bread near the forest-green door leading into the building. You also see a weathered ramp.
Obvious exits: none.
Note: this room is restricted to House members.
| On the ground | ||
|---|---|---|
| Item | Price | Done |
| jugs of spring water | 0 | |
| a basket of freshly-baked bread | 0 | !! |
[House of the Gilded Longleaf, Wooded Trail]
Growing more abundantly as the trail heads northward, the trees are thick on the ground. Very few wagons are found here, giving a sense of solitude to the area. Several pots of bright red geraniums are placed side by side with herbs, adding both beauty and function to the portable landscaping. The path continues toward the sound of water while a ramp heads to a forest bower.
Obvious paths: northeast, southeast.
Note: this room is restricted to House members.
Pickable: