Houses of Petra

The Houses of Petra are the main source of government within the city of Petra and Aevira's Heart. They often have a near-monopoly on certain kinds of businesses and are considered neutral in any affairs between the nations of Aevira.

The leader of a house is named a Patriarch or Matriarch. Most members, especially the high ranking ones, carry arcane signet rings as a means of identification. Those of high regard, ranking, are do something extraordinary for the House are allowed to use the surname of the house they reside in.