House Feder
| Type | Government |
|---|---|
| Affiliations | Warpine Dynasty — royal house within dynasty |
| Headquarters | Feder Estate |
| Leader | Imven Feder-Warpine VIII |
Royal House Feder-Warpine is one of the ancient Royal Houses of Lukyr Prime, founded by Imven Feder-Warpine, brother of King Hyvun the Explorer. The house is long past its glory days — the statue of its founder is crumbling into dust, still recognizable but far from the landmark it was a century ago. The family residence remains as opulent as ever under the leadership of patriarch Imven Feder-Warpine VIII, though the house now functions more as a fragmented collection of individual households than a cohesive family unit.
Overview
The house is characterized by great familial pride and loyalty, with all living generations sharing the ancestral mansion. The massive estate houses 117 occupied residential units and 33 vacant ones, with an automated guidance system of light strips managing visitor access and ensuring residents don't accidentally encounter people they don't know.
As Tayra Wylk-Warpine once observed, "With so many people and nothing much in common beyond an ancient family name, these 'homes' aren't much better than fancy hotels — and the level of trust is similar." The estate is managed by an army of staff members who meet residents' needs while minimizing the degree to which the massive family must interact with one another.
The house naming tradition honors Lavis Feder-Warpine I, the legendary captain of the RBS Olivia and its fleet. Lavis Feder-Warpine II, a current member and son of the patriarch's third cousin, carries this legacy name — though the patriarch uses it to diminish rather than honor him.
History
The house was founded by Imven Feder-Warpine, brother of King Hyvun the Explorer. The founder's statue once stood as a major landmark but has since deteriorated into a crumbling monument to the house's faded glory. The house reached its peak sometime before the last century, when the statue was still a prominent feature.
The house has maintained continuity through its patriarchal lineage, with eight generations of Imven Feder-Warpine leaders. The current patriarch, Imven Feder-Warpine VIII, at 113 years old, approaches the Eternium cut-off age.
Structure
The estate's residential system creates a hotel-like environment where each family unit occupies separate quarters. The guidance system uses illuminated light strips that turn green when access is granted and detect anyone stepping into unauthorized areas, yelling at violators. Guests must be explicitly authorized by residents, and their permitted routes are pre-determined to avoid unplanned encounters.
Visitors wearing augmentation devices would see additional navigation information rendered onto their vision by connecting to the estate system, though devices are not required for those familiar with the layout.
Notable Members
- Imven Feder-Warpine VIII — current patriarch, 113 years old, maintains strict control over the family and estate
- Lavis Feder-Warpine II — young royal, son of patriarch's third cousin, namesake of legendary admiral
- Lavis Feder-Warpine I (deceased) — legendary captain of the RBS Olivia and its fleet
Relationships
The house maintains connections to the broader Warpine Dynasty through its founding lineage and compound surnames. Fin Erick-Warpine maintains contact with members of the house, visiting Lavis Feder-Warpine II for reasons beyond mere social catch-up.
Open Questions
- What is the current political standing of House Feder following Zet's displacement of the nobility?
- How many family members currently reside in the estate?
- What is the nature of Fin's ulterior purpose for visiting the house?
- How has the house maintained its cohesion despite the fragmented living arrangement?