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House Felix
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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. Count Felix himself is described as a confidant greatly trusted by Duke Celeste, and his Hillside Manor is located near Hernand Castle, reflecting this close relationship.
Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
Type | Count's house |
Region | |
Rank | Count |
Leader | Count Felix |
Alignment | Friendly |
Primary Role | Intellectual pursuits, mapmaking, and bookbinding |
Known For | Wycliffe Mappery, Inksworth Bindery, and close ties to House Celeste |
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.
Sebastian, an artisan at the Wycliffe Mappery, plays a pivotal role early in the game. During the Prologue, Sebastian discovers Kliff drifting down the river at Three Saints' Falls after the Black Bears' ambush and nurses him back to health. Sebastian becomes Kliff's first contact in the Hernand region, directing him toward the Hernand Tavern for news and setting the player on the path into the main campaign.
This connection between the Wycliffe Mappery and the protagonist gives House Felix's holdings an outsized narrative importance. The Mappery is one of the first locations the player encounters, and Sebastian's role as Kliff's rescuer establishes a personal link between House Felix's territory and the player's journey through Hernand.
House Felix controls a compact territory focused on intellectual production and resource extraction.
Location | Type |
|---|---|
Manor (seat of House Felix, near Hernand Castle) | |
Mapmaking workshop | |
Workshop | |
Quarry | |
Bookbinding workshop |
House Felix offers faction quests in the Hernand region tied to the intellectual and practical concerns of the family's territory. Their quests become available as the player builds reputation with the house. Completing House Felix quests contributes to the player's Hernandian Contribution and can unlock additional interactions with their NPCs.
House Felix occupies a complex position among the noble houses of Hernand. Their count's rank places them alongside House Roberts and House Grace, but below the marquis houses (House Serkis and House Lanford) and the ducal House Celeste. Above them, only the baronial House Alfonso sits lower in the formal hierarchy.
The 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. However, Count Felix's personal relationship with Duke Celeste suggests that the Felix family may hold more influence behind the scenes than their public standing implies.
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. Their intellectual focus may not carry the same weight as military might or commercial wealth, but it provides services that the other houses cannot easily replicate.
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 is one of the first locations you encounter in the New Journey prologue quest, where Sebastian rescues Kliff from the river.
Despite their lower reputation, completing Felix's faction quests still contributes to your Hernandian Contribution and can unlock interactions with their NPCs.
Hillside Manor is located near Hernand Castle, making it a convenient stop when visiting the castle area.
