House Melshimber

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House Melshimber
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Personages
Matriarch: Hlanta Melshimber
Consort: None
Heir: Khallos (eldest son, third child)
Membership (Nobles): 24
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Interests
Trade & Interests: Sage-lore (history, genealogy), information, fine wines
Holdings: x
History
Ethnicity: Tethyrian
Founded: 1190 DR

Best known for their scholarly pursuits and fine wines, Waterdhavians in the know like to say that the Melshimbers have combined those two interests to master the art of gossip and information-gathering. One of the older families in Waterdeep, few are such a fixture on the social scene as the Melshimbers. It is a simple fact that no social event can be said to truly occur in Waterdeep without at least a flurry of invitations being sent to the Melshimber Villa, and acceptance by at least one is required to accord such an event a success.

Members of the Family

Main Branch

  • Lady Hlanta Melshimber: Matriarch of the House. Considered one of the most dangerous social foes among the noble circles, Lady Hlanta Melshimber is a well-known woman whose ability to wield magic is far exceeded by her skills in manipulation and information gathering. Few ask her about her business, as that gives her an excuse to pry into theirs, so she often conducts clandestine business at her villa without interruption. Lady Hlanta has never taken a Consort, though she did spend years with the fathers of her children. (Age: 53y)
  • Elvie Melshimber: First Daughter. Hlanta's eldest daughter is something of a legend among the noble set of her generation. Invitation acceptances increase when it is heard that she will be at a party; when it's heard that she's agreed to grace such a gathering with her voice and harp, even those not invited clamour to find a way to be there. Though she has lost some of the bloom of youth, Elvie is hauntingly beautiful, with a long graceful neck and head of immaculately coiffed glossy black hair. (Age: 33y)
  • Colodacia Melshimber: Second Daughter. As charming and affable as her elder sister is mysterious and beautiful, Colodacia is a regular on the social scene. She takes a great deal of joy out of welcoming those who are new to the scene, whether because they have just arrived in Waterdeep or they have just become old enough to do so. Her black hair is a mass of springy curls, and her figure lushly curved. Her laugh is infectious, and she is well-known for her love of zzar. (Age: 30y)
  • Khallos Melshimber: Heir of House, First Son. An historian trained by his great-uncle Gierobuco, Khallos is his mother's heir. Though his wit and charisma serve him well in that capacity, it is his interests in his mother's intrigues (and ability to facilitate them) that has truly earned him the spot. His elder half-sisters are relieved of such, for neither of them have ever wanted it. (Age: 28y)
  • Ervais Melshimber: Second Son. Bookish and given to bouts of sickness, Ervais is his great-uncle Gierbuco's current apprentice and assistant. His elder sisters dote on him quite a bit, as he's always followed them around adoringly. (Age: 25y)
  • Ymarya Melshimber: Third Daughter. The youngest of Lady Hlanta's daughters seems to have inherited no small measure of her magical talent. As such, rather than the finishing schools her elder sisters attended, Ymarya attends the Eltorchul Academy (North Diamond Street, Sea Ward). She seems far more interested in her own social and arcane undertakings than anything her family is interested in. (Age: 22y)

Other Branches

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  • Agoda: Matriarch's Aunt. A priestess of Oghma at the Halls of Inspiration in Silverymoon, Agoda is well-respected throughout Silvermoon and by the faithful of Oghma in the North. Agoda and Hlanta once maintained an active correspondence, but that ceased some twenty years ago. (Age: 76y)
  • Gierobuco Melshimber: Matriarch's Uncle. x (Age: 69y)
  • Zalo Melshimber: Matriarch's Brother. x (Age: 50y)
  • Gonta XXX: x. x (Age: 46y)
  • Ciatto Melshimber: Matriarch's Brother. x (Age: 44y)
    • Andedda Melshimber: Ciatto's Consort. x (Age: 48y)
    • Emilos Melshimber: Matriarch's Nephew. x (Age: 26y)
    • Enagia Melshimber: Emilos' Consort. x (Age: 23y)
    • X Melshimber: Matriarch's Nephew. x (Age: Xy)
    • Ronto Melshimber: Matriarch's Nephew. x (Age: 16y)
  • Moro Melshimber: Matriarch's Uncle. x (Age: 65y)
    • Ailias Melshimber: Matriarch's Cousin. x (Age: 43y)
    • Raimfre Melshimber: Matriarch's Cousin. x (Age: 40y)
    • Sibeth Melshimber: Matriarch's Cousin. x (Age: 38y)
      • Aelent Melshimber: Matriarch's Cousin. x (Age: 19y)
      • Cynndria Melshimber: Matriarch's Cousin. x (Age: 16y)
      • Johans Melshimber: Matriarch's Cousin. x (Age: 13y)
    • Ambenc Melshimber: Matriarch's Cousin. x (Age: 38y)

Holdings

  • Resources Limit: If necessary, House Melshimber could probably generate about 35,000 gp in liquid coin and valuables within a month, or about 15,000 gp within a tenday.

House Estate

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x, Waterdeep
x

Waterdhavian Properties

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Other Land

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Rumors About House Husteem

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