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nyysjan 11-24-04, 12:06 PM	would an dragonmarked house member have automatically have an appartment recieved from their house or if not would an member of the same house be capable to by an appartment from the said house for minimum prize listed in the sharn sourcebook
CzarGarrett 11-24-04, 01:06 PM	Not necessarily. If they're a member of a House, but have no Mark, they might be held in slightly higher esteem outside of the house (random people might buy them a drink or two at times), but inside the house, they're the lower eschilion. I doubt they'd get much special treatment. Depending on how 'good' the rest of the family is, there's a chance that a travelling non-marked member of the house might be able to ask Uncle Bob if he and his adventuring friends can spend the night in the guesthouse. If Uncle Bob is nice, he'll let them stay for a night or two and even give them some food. If he isn't, Uncle Bob will require payment of sorts (the fact he's letting them stay is because of the family connection).
nyysjan 11-24-04, 01:26 PM	oops sorry should have mentioned the character in question has the least mark or to be more precise least mark of warding and he ain't travelling im thinking abput permanent home from witch to go in search of adventure experience and money
JabBond 11-24-04, 02:01 PM	No, permanent homes really should be an investment, for any character, regardless of family connections or marked status. Now, if the character took the "Favored in House" feat, maybe he could use his family connections to get an apartment in a nicer district for a little less rent or purchase price (not a category below, i.e., no renting an upscale at an average price, but maybe lower end of the range). Take roleplaying into acct: is the character talking to other house members a lot? Is he doing missions related to house business? If so, this should grease the wheels of obtaining a residence a lot.
Gurv 11-24-04, 02:30 PM	It certainly depends on the relationship the character has with the family. The Dragonmarked Houses work like huge family businesses. If you are working for the family (using your dragonmark daily for them, like a hireling would), then you are entitled to payment. That might be cash that you can spend as you please, or it might be room and board, or a little of both. Most PCs are going to use their dragonmarks for themselves. But if they are also working for their House, then they might still qualify for that work relationship. So it comes down to: are you doing anything for the House to make it worth their resources to support you?
The Fireballed Mage 11-24-04, 11:10 PM	You can be a noble, but still be dirt poor. Especially if the House with the Mark of Warding holds all your debts. After all: what's the one monster that adventurers hate above all others and usually go to extreme measures to dodge, avoid, or sneak by? Tax and toll collectors. So unless the character has "Favoured in House" feat, they get no special treatment more than any other character. You've got the noble title, but the Dragonmark houses are built on business and wealth. They don't have too much time for freeloaders... especially if they're family. So you might be able to get Uncle Bob to put a roof over your head for the night, but he's certainly going to expect something back for this largess. The Houses respect economic power, so if you're draining that without giving anything back, don't expect any favours. Remember: no body hits you up for money so much as family.