The Alder family, rulers of Verdis. The family comes from a long line of highly influential merchants, mediators, public speakers, among other charismatic inclined disciplines. Leaders of production of the finest wines, silks, and luxury living essentials. Much of the family remaings quiet and peaceful. Very few conflicts both internally and externally have lead the children of the family to live exceptionally easy lives.

Rumors are whispered that the leader of the house, Lord Roland Alder, is seeking to step down into retirement, growing too old to endure the current wars. His sons, current generals of his armies, Marcus and Julian are said to be fighting each other more than the other houses for control of their own Family.