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House Heldt

Primus: Tatjana Heldt
Colors: Red, Black, and Blue
Symbol: Sword Crossed with Quill Pen
Motto: By Reason, or By The Sword
Shadow: Zaporizhia

History: A loyal vassal of House Hendrake, House Heldt has always answered the call of valour- indeed Heldt took among the heaviest casualties in the Patternfall war. This figure is even more impressive considering that a disproportionate number of Heldt troops are tacticians, rather than front line warriors. But it is not unusual, as Heldt has much to prove among the martial House Hendrake.

Unlike most of the House, Heldt advises intelligence in troop deployment rather than an approach based purely upon strength. One of the only intelligence arms of Hendrake was founded in House Heldt, and to this day they maintain one of the best military intelligence networks among the Courts. With this pedigree, it would seem that Heldt would be an important part of House Hendrake. It is one thing to have information- it is another to make people listen. Heldt's advice is rarely followed, for it is more expedient, and is deemed unworthy of the House honour.

With this stain upon the House, one might image that they do not value honour, but they do, even moreso than many of the more prominent components of Hendrake. But they alone have never put honour above survivability and practicality, which had made their position unpopular- at least until the end of the Patternfall war. They lead factions within Hendrake that advised that their honour may be killing the House- in some cases, in a literal manner, the most obvious example being Borel's fall to Corwin. This point was particularly salient to Belissa Minobee, and Heldt has found more willing ears to their plans as of late. Whether this will result in an increase in the House's fortunes remains to be seen.

Notable Personages

Baroness Tatjana Heldt: The Baroness of Hendrake and Tactical Advisor in the Armies of Chaos.

Tatjana has been Baroness of House Heldt for many years. Though many on the outside scoff at her tactics and the fact that they have not led to increased influence for the House, Baroness Heldt is very patient and always looks at the long view.

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