Overview
House Felix is the count's house of Hernand. Often overshadowed by House Roberts in wealth and scale, and by House Serkis in reputation, the Felix family is seen as lagging behind the other noble families in terms of influence and prestige. Rather than competing on the same terms, the family has carved out a niche for itself through intellectual pursuits, operating a mapmaking workshop and a bookbinding house that have become the foundation of their identity.
Despite their lower standing, House Felix is actively working to change their position. They strive to lead a new intellectual movement within Hernand, using their cartographic and literary expertise to build a different kind of influence. Whether this effort will succeed in shifting the balance among the noble houses remains to be seen.
Details
Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
Type | Count's house |
Region | |
Rank | Count |
Alignment | Friendly |
Primary Role | Intellectual pursuits, mapmaking, and bookbinding |
Known For | Wycliffe Mappery and Inksworth Bindery |
History and Lore
House Felix has struggled for prominence throughout much of its history. While other count's houses like House Roberts built their influence through commerce and wealth, and higher-ranking houses like Serkis gained respect through administrative authority, the Felix family has found itself consistently in the shadow of its peers.
Their response to this situation has been to invest in areas where the other houses show less interest. The Wycliffe Mappery produces maps and cartographic materials, while the Inksworth Bindery handles bookbinding and literary production. The Coalvale Workshop and Southern Quarry provide the raw materials and industrial capacity to support these operations.
The rivalry between House Felix and House Roberts is a defining aspect of Felix's political identity. The Roberts family's refusal to invite the Felix household to their social events is a public slight that reinforces Felix's lesser status among the nobility. This exclusion drives much of the Felix family's ambition to establish themselves through intellectual leadership rather than competing directly on wealth.
Controlled Locations
House Felix controls a compact territory focused on intellectual production and resource extraction.
Location | Type |
|---|---|
Hillside Manor | Manor (seat of House Felix) |
Wycliffe Mappery | Mapmaking workshop |
Coalvale Workshop | Workshop |
Southern Quarry | Quarry |
Inksworth Bindery | Bookbinding workshop |
Quests
House Felix offers faction quests that become available as the player progresses through Hernand. Their questlines are part of the larger narrative web involving the noble houses, though specific quest names and details beyond their availability in Hernand are still being documented by the community.
Relationship with Other Houses
House Felix occupies the lowest rung among the noble houses of Hernand in terms of perceived influence. Their rivalry with House Roberts is the most publicly visible of their political relationships. Roberts's greater wealth and social connections have kept Felix at a disadvantage in the competition for prestige among the count's houses.
The Serkis family's strong reputation also casts a long shadow over House Felix. While House Serkis is a marquis house with legitimate administrative authority, the comparison between the two is frequently invoked to illustrate Felix's diminished standing. Despite these challenges, the family's investment in mapmaking and bookbinding represents a genuine attempt to build a different kind of influence within the duchy.
Tips
House Felix controls the smallest territory among the noble houses, with only five locations. This makes their holdings easier to visit early in the game.
The Wycliffe Mappery and Inksworth Bindery are useful stops for players interested in cartographic and literary content within the game world.
Despite their lower reputation, completing Felix's faction quests still contributes to your Hernandian Contribution and can unlock interactions with their NPCs.