House Collins

House Collins is the ancestral house presiding over the realm of The Old North known as Grimland. The head of House Collins traditionally resides in the castle of Ravenhold. House Collins are sworn bannermen of House MacNiven, pledging allegiance, loyalty and fealty to them.

History
House Collins was once one of five great clans of the Old North, alongside Clan MacNiven, Clan Bitterwolf, Clan MacOnell and Clan Loefwine before being united with the other clans under Clan MacNiven.

House Collins was given the realm of Grimland to keep following the division of land and establishment of borders by Clan MacNiven. Eventually Clan MacNiven proclaimed itself a noble House, and therefore the other clans followed suit.

According to ancient legends in Grimland, the members of Clan Collins once rode giant ravens, every bit as fearsome and terrifying as dragons, conquering what is now known as The Edden Fields, Schofield and Solmony. It is thought that once the last of these great beasts disappeared, Clan Collins was unable to control its vast territory, especially since the Volvullig immigrations began.

In recognition of this legendary heritage, members and bannermen of House Collins are referred to in slang as Ravens. Also, House Collins bear a coat of arms portraying a raven. Their words also demonstrate this in "Ravens Always Return".

Members Of House Collins
Rory Collins

Lord Ryan Collins Of Grimland

Bannermen Of House Collins
House Firgwood

House Greatbjastard

House Thawdrake

Coat-Of-Arms and Words of House Collins
Their coat of arms is a black raven with its wings spread out, two swords crossed diagonally behind the raven, its talons beared. This is then bordered with an alternating black and white border. Their words are "Ravens Always Return". This phrase is usually interpreted as the folk of Grimland always get their vengeance sooner or later. The other meaning is very unrealistic, believing that every Grimland soldier will return home.

Another meaning might be part of a prophecy regarding the great ravens of old returning after their long absence.