House Dunmere
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House Dunmere
House Dunmere is a minor river-trade noble house of Lumenara with wharf interests on the River Avar and a reputation for pragmatic hospitality along inland routes. They are minor rivals to House Ashford on toll interpretation but lack the crown warrant to win sustained policy fights. Their motto is "Current carries coin."
Overview
Dunmeres operate barges, warehouse leases, and riverside inns that feed the Grand Market's supply chain. They are popular among merchants who resent Ashford audit rigour and occasionally vote with Crystalport autonomy blocs on harbour-linked tariffs—earning suspicion from the Crown Compact.
Key family members
- Lord Joss Dunmere (Patriarch) — Wharf syndicate chairman.
- Lady Cira Dunmere (Matriarch) — Owns three riverside inns and a grain barge cooperative; Mistress of the Queen's Household at the Avarian Royal Court.
- Factor Dell Dunmere (Son) — Lobbyist for reduced river fees; frequent Council observer.
Connections
- House Ashford — Fiscal rivalry on tolls and weigh-house authority.
- Moonveil — Textile and lantern-trade river routes.
- Avarian Royal Court — Lady Cira oversees the queen's wing and palace hospitality logistics.