Guarndemzhau

Abbreviated to GDZ, the eighth, and perhaps the most controversial Great House, is obsessed with "blood purity". They arose to power during the 2nd Industrial Revolution on Kur through what many contemporaries considered underhanded ways, but were given a Crest to recognize their traditional values and immense wealth and logistical control. These underhand ways refer to their intermarrying of local government officials and their tendency to magically be in the right place at the right time when the only person in their way mysteriously dies. Many Houses and guilds are not fond of GDZ, but the almighty dollar is the true mouthpiece of their family. GDZ is known for creating apt politicians and clergy members. Several of them appear in pop culture as well. They fully support slave trades and while it is unproven, they have a couple thumbs in the black market. Their Crest is a large "G" accompanied by 3 small diamonds.