The House of Valdier

"The White Cliffs of Sacred Light"

One of the three top aristocratic StarShooter families of the bustling coastal trade port of Aldrich's Landing. House Valdier is a founding family of the city and is nine generations old. Structured much like a clan would be, there is a family head and a "policing force" who make sure the family's laws are upheld throughout the city. The current leader of the family is the ninth generation head, Altheia Valdier.  Usually, the first born child of the current family head will take over for the family, but this will not always be the case. It doesn't matter if the child is male or female, if they are suitable for taking care of the city and the family's affairs then they will undertake the ceremony and assume the role. Of course, they do have the option of refusing the role, but so far in nine generations this has not happened.  The family head is usually referred to as "Governor".

There is a secondary family within the city which oversees population, business & trade as well as upkeep and maintenance of the city itself.  This family, known as House Gradois, is the very bones of the city and without them, Aldrich's Landing would not exist as it is today.  Working together as one, but also as separate entities, these two families make sure Aldrich's Landing thrives.