Blacktree

House Blacktree was a noble family that lived in the city of Ravens Bluff during the 14 century DR. They were well-regarded among the city's nobility and quite wealthy, despite some previous poorly-chosen and somewhat shady investments.

Their family motto was: "outroar the lion".

Members

 * Lord Charles Blacktree: The only surviving member of the direct Blacktree lineage, as of 1370 DR, Lord Charles had transformed himself from a lazy, drunk, womanizer to a capable and brave leader during the war of the same year. Following his exemplary service as the Field Marshal of Ravens Bluff, he married Lady Katherine Moorland.


 * Lady Katherine Blacktree: Just as beautiful as she was brilliant, Lady Katherine was the matriarch of House Moorland and served as the Lord Speaker of the Council of Lords for some time.


 * Henry Mason: "Iron Henry" was the seneschal of the family's Blackwood Manor and "First Knight" of their personal guard.

Former Members

 * Ilhans Silverspeak: The former custodian of the family and its estate nearly sent them bankrupt with his ill-advised investments and rampant embezzlement.

Holdings

 * Blackwood Manor: This sprawling manse stood on an nearly-2000 acre estate owned by the Blacktree family. It was overseen by the trusted Henry Mason, and serviced by 250 gardeners, who in fact doubled as a well-armed force of guards.

History
During the war, the family contributed their complement of 250 "gardeners" and their 20-strong cadre of personal guards, known as the Black Knights, to the raising of the Ravenian army.