House Redoran

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Redoran soldier in Ald-ruhn with Gah-Julan bonemold helm and Redoran Banner Shield

House Redoran [fictive], also known as Great House Redoran, is a political organization in the The Elder Scrolls series of computer and video games.

The Dunmer founded-and-dominated House Redoran is one of the six Great Houses of Morrowind. The house is made up of seasoned warriors who protect western Morrowind in the Velothi Mountains from Nord invaders from the province of Skyrim. Their holdings in the mainland of Morrowind include a large portion of the Western Mountains, the Northwestern Highlands and the Great Valley.

In the computer game Morrowind the Council Seat of House Redoran in the district of Vvardenfell is situated in Ald'ruhn. Their main capital in the province of Morrowind is Blacklight.

The House Redoran prizes the three virtues of duty, gravity, and piety. Duty is to one's honour, and to one's family, and to one's clan. Gravity is the essential seriousness of life. Life is hard and events must be endured and reflected upon with care and earnest. This does not mean that life cannot be enjoyed; it simply means that it is important for one to recognise the fundamental value and import of the lives of oneself and others. Piety is respect to the gods and the virtues they represent. A light careless life is not worth living. An act against these is treason and may result in expulsion from the house, depending greatly on the degree of the offense. Murder is an extremely dishonourable act but an honourable duel is acceptable and even common within the house. These traits of House Redoran are strongly reminiscent of feudal-era Japanese Samurai who lived according to Bushido, a code of conduct which demanded great seriousness and adherence to certain rules of honor and family, as well as devotion to Shinto and Buddha.

The House Redoran is ruled by an Arch-master, who is supported by his councillors. This house believes itself to be beyond most of the other houses due to their honor and martial prowess. They hate the Ashlanders, considering them to be heretics against the Tribunal. They and the vampire clans are blasphemous and some segments of House Redoran believe they should be removed. They hate the murderers and thieves of the Camonna Tong and the Thieves Guild. They are allied with the Temple, as well as the Imperial Legion, being impressed by that army's martial honour and prowess. As well, House Redoran has a respect for the combat abilities of the Fighter's Guild and enjoys a friendship with this guild. This House, while not the priests and holy crusaders like House Indoril, are nevertheless driven by firm religious convictions.

In-game books involving House Redoran include non-fiction informative books and fiction. The non-fiction includes the Red Book of 3E426 (A directory to Redoran councillors and council affairs), The True Noble's Code (An informative recruiting book for House Redoran), and Redoran Cooking Secrets (A book on Redoran cooking). Redoran fiction includes the novel The Hope of The Redoran, a tale of irony of a seemingly impossible victory by a Redoran housemember against his cousin who seems to be chosen by fate.

Favoured skills of this Great House are:

• Athletics
• Spear
• Long Blade
• Heavy Armour
• Medium Armour
• Armourer

"Great House Redoran praises all the skills of war. Not because we believe war is good or honourable in it’s own right, but because this knowledge is necessary to perform one's duty. House Redoran's warrior fight with a long blade and a shield or with a spear. A noble of House Redoran must also learn to use a bow and must be athletic enough for the long marches to battle. A Redoran wears heavy or medium armour depending on rank and strategy. A noble of House Redoran is expected to know how to repair and maintain his own armour." - The True Noble's Code

Ranks of this Great House are:

• Hireling
• Retainer
• Oathman
• Lawman
• Kinsman
• House Cousin
• House Brother
• House Father
• Councilman
• Arch-master

Once a member of House Redoran has reached the rank of Lawman, in order to advance further said Lawman must gain the sponsorship of a Redoran Councilman. In order to rise to the rank of Arch-master, a Councilman must have a suitable base of operations and unanimous support from the other Councilmen.

Great House Redoran is most suited to a character built around the skills of a warrior.