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Magical Style: Medieval English, with Scandinavian influences. | Magical Style: Medieval English, with Scandinavian influences. | ||
| − | The House of York dominates modern mining and the armies of the west. Yorks have | + | The House of York dominates modern mining and the armies of the west. Yorks have influential in the armies of the west since medieval times and have always been a powerful force in armies of the British Empire and the American military-industrial complex. Indeed, they like to claim to be the backbone of western military force. They have used their political power to obtain wealth in what they assumed to be its most solid form – mineral wealth. It is a fair bet that wherever there is a mine run by an English-speaking corporation, York has a controlling interest in it. Mages of the House of York all study animal magic on the grounds that only by understanding the animal within us can we truly understand the nature of war and conflict Those closely involved in the mining industry often study Earth spells. |
Originally a splinter-House from the House of Anjou in the 14th century, the House of York became powerful enough to contest the English throne in the 15th century. Though Anjou was dethroned, the crown went eventually to the rival House of Lancaster. York revolted against the Lancasters before the century was out and finally seized the crown, but did not have the power to keep a firm grip on it and the monarchy remained contested between York and Lancaster until the eventual victory of the upstart House of Stuart over both of them in the 17th century. | Originally a splinter-House from the House of Anjou in the 14th century, the House of York became powerful enough to contest the English throne in the 15th century. Though Anjou was dethroned, the crown went eventually to the rival House of Lancaster. York revolted against the Lancasters before the century was out and finally seized the crown, but did not have the power to keep a firm grip on it and the monarchy remained contested between York and Lancaster until the eventual victory of the upstart House of Stuart over both of them in the 17th century. | ||
