House Rhivaldi
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The House of Rhivaldi is a wealthy, aristocratic Ralani family which traces its ineage back to the Founders of Caldera, over seven centuries ago.


Jaros Rhivaldi was one of five companions who aided Surabar the Spellmason in the defeat of the Demon-Lord Nabthatoron and paved the way for the founding of their city.

House Rhivaldi Today


The Rhivaldis are generally considered the black sheep of the Five Families. Like the Taskerhills, they make a good public presentation of themselves; family sons have often become city officials; while daughters have often become famous singers, dancers, or priestesses.

Nevertheless, the family has frequently received the cold shoulder from other nobles as though they were guilty of some unspoken slight. This attitude seems to have trickled down to the common folk, who have spread rumors about the Rhivaldi family being involved in unseemly and even illegal activities.

These rumors began several years ago, after the family was plagued by several scandals, and suffered a series of family tragedies; such as the deaths of Jakob and Mariana Rhivaldi, and the death of lord Delario, Thirifane's late husband.

The Rhivaldi crest is a profile of a white eagle, its talons clutching a black serpent, all on a purple field

The Family Curse


Sadly, despite her wealth and station, Thirifane has experienced much tragedy in her life. Ten years ago, her lord husband, a wealthy merchant named Delario, died of a strange, wasting disease.

Then, seven years ago, her older brother Jakob was murdered by his own wife; who then killed herself, causing one of the most infamous scandals in recent Calderan history.

The couple's eldest daughter Rachel, then fled the city in her grief to live in Sasserine, while the youngest daughter; Rhianon, was 'adopted' by Lady Thirifane.

As a result of these shocking events, it has become common gossip that Lady Thirifane and her entire family are cursed by the Gods.

Current members of the Rhivaldi family


  • Lord Jakob Rhivaldi, Rhianon and Rachel's father, head of the household (deceased)
  • Lady Mariana Rhivaldi, Rachel and Rhianon's mother (deceased)
  • Rachel Rhivaldi, the eldest daughter, fled to Sasserine in her grief over her parents' untimely deaths.
  • Rhianon Rhivaldi, the youngest daughter, now betrothed to Lord Ochio Vhalantru.
  • Lady Thirifane Rhivaldi; Jakob's sister, Rhianon's aunt and her guardian. A widow herself, and a much sought-after bride.