The Royal Family of Rebma, at the moment, consists of one woman. Moire may be a strong, charismatic ruler, but she cannot run an entire nation by herself. Therefore, just as in Amber, a network of powerful, resource-laden noble Houses support the monarchy. Each of the Major Houses in Rebma is roughly as powerful as the minor nobility of Amber, or the ruling houses of the other Golden Circle shadows.
Currently, the following Houses are defined:
Major Houses
The territories of the major houses in Rebma are known as Marches, and the Houses are led by a Marchioness and/or a Marquess. In matters of precedence in Amber they are considered equivalent to an Amberite Count.
- Bauquemare - A house that claims territory on the borders of Rebma; known for its knowledge of secret ways and waters.
- Dilwen - A house of historians and clerics.
- Ygrayne - A house wealthy from the profits of its artisans and reputedly the originators of mirror magic.
Minor Houses
The territories of the minor houses in Rebma are considered Counties, and the Houses are led by a Countess and/or Count. In matters of precedence in Amber they are considered to stand below a Count but above the general nobility.
- Dafydd - A house with a notable contribution to the bureaucracy of Rebma.
- Morfilod - A house of intrepid whalers and Golden Circle merchants.
- Mairwen - A house of poets and orators.
Additional Houses
The Major Houses have been established, but there is room for minor houses to be added if required by concept.
Additional Titles
Minor titles are frequently awarded for outstanding service to the Crown, and many an influential noble will have a small personal Barony or the like, representing no more than a small amount of territory and honors at Court. These titles are effectively meaningless outside of Rebma.
Knighthood in Rebma is only granted by the Queen. Titled nobles may bring nominees to her Majesty's attention, but the final decision rests with the Queen.
