They are known in Coldford City as the royals of Main. The immediate family consist of REGINALD and RITA, with their identical triplet sons MARCUS, SIMON and REGGIE (Reginald Junior). The are prominent figures in the city and have featured often in the series of Shady City Thrillers. However, here are a few facts you might not know about them.
Reginald Penn with his triplet sons.
1 – THEY HOLD ACTUAL ROYAL TITLES
Originally from the country of Luen, the Penn lands are huge, expansive and have held a lot of power for centuries. They were one of the greatest marquessates in the country, with Marquis Philippe de Penn being given much of the credit for its founding during the Ballad of Blood age (centuries before the events of KNOCK KNOCK).
Their official house sigil is a white tower on a sea of royal blue. Although often, the marchand (merchant) pin is worn by the head of the house symbolising their auctioneering background.
After the second great war, Main was declared a legitimate kingdom making Reginald and Rita the reigning King and Queen of Penn and Main.
2 – THEY HAVE A LONG STANDING ROYAL RIVALRY IN KINGSGATE
The land of Main was originally granted by the The Chamberlain Crown who rule the Coldford Isles. At the time, Philippe de Penn and King James the first had a strong alliance and Philippe helped James maintain his throne. As thanks for that Philippe was granted the hand, or LE MAIN as it was called in the marquis’ mother tongue.
After the wars the alliance between House Penn and House Main shattered. The became enemies and ever since, the Chamberlain Crown has been trying to oust the Penns from the Coldford Isles sometimes resorting to real filthy tactics.
3 – THE PENNS ARE EFFICIENT IN TORTURE METHODS
From the rack to the pendulum, members of House Penn have always been known for their creative approach to torturing their enemies. They are a noble house in that they will stand by their people. They can also be ridiculously cruel to those deemed deserving. No thought is spared for an assaulter. No tear is shed for those who would harm innocents. No apologies are made for the pain inflicted upon molesters.
4 – ENGLISH IS NOT THEIR NATIVE LANGUAGE
Whilst the immediate family and their extended relatives speak English of the Coldford Isles fluently, their native language is the French of Luen.
5 – THE PENN AUCTION HOUSE IN MAIN ISN’T THEIR LARGEST
At the heart of it, the family are an auctioneering dynasty. The Penn Auction House in Main has equally been a symbol of hope and of fear for generations. What you may not know is their largest and most prestigious auction house sits in the Penn lands in Luen.
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