THE COUNCIL
The Houses
Two rival houses, four nobles who actually sit the council. Every card in your deck speaks with one of these voices.
House Verraine
Old blood, patient politics. Verraine wins by outlasting rivals, not outshouting them.
Lady Isolde Verraine
COUNCIL RANK I — MATRIARCH
Three decades on the council and she has never once raised her voice. Isolde wins arguments before they're spoken by making sure the vote was decided weeks ago.
“Patience is just violence with better manners.”
Ser Cassian Verraine
COUNCIL RANK II — ENFORCER
Isolde's nephew and the house's public face when petitions need muscle behind them. Cassian doesn't threaten — he simply reminds people what's already true.
“I've never had to finish a sentence to make my point.”
House Oswyn
New money, sharp ambition. Oswyn wins by writing the rules before anyone realizes the game has changed.
Lord Edrick Oswyn
COUNCIL RANK I — PATRIARCH
Bought his council seat two generations ago and has spent every year since making sure no one can say so out loud anymore. Edrick treats the throne like a contract to be won.
“Legitimacy is just a story that's been told enough times.”
Mira Oswyn
COUNCIL RANK III — SPYMASTER
Edrick's daughter and the reason Oswyn always seems to know what Verraine is about to petition before they do. Mira collects secrets the way other nobles collect titles.
“I don't need to see your hand. I already know what's in it.”
CARDS IN THE SET
RIVAL HOUSES
PLAYERS
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