The Nobel Houses of Solanum
All the nobles in Solanum (and in other countries too) belong to houses that relate to the type of bird they’re able to transform into. Each house has a crest, a motto and a particular colour (or colours) that’s used for flags and so on. At the time A Throne of Swans is set, the royal houses are those related to Cygnus; members of these houses can all transform into swans. Below we’ve listed some of the houses with their mottos. (Note: the beautiful Cygnus crest used in the book was designed by Sally Taylor. The crests below have been designed by Jamie-Lee Turner (available for commissions: jamielee.turner@hotmail.com).
The House of Cygnus Chenorys
The primary royal house; members include King Albaric I, Prince Aron and Princess Odette
Motto: From Our Service Comes Our Power
Colours: Black and silver
The House of Cygnus Atratys
The house of the rulers of the dominion of Atratys. Current Protector: Aderyn of Atratys.
Motto: Count Not The Cost
Colours: Blue and silver
The House of Corax Anserys
A raven house. Main seat: the estate of Hatchlands, in the dominion of Atratys. Current head: Lord Lancelin of Anserys.
Motto: By flight, faith and fortitude
Colours: Grey and silver
The House of Cygnus Olorys
The house of the rulers of the dominion of Olorys. Current Protector: Aurik of Olorys. Heir: Lord Siegfried Redwing.
Motto: Strike First
Colours: Scarlet and orange
The House of Cygnus Brithys
The house of the rulers of the dominion of Brithys. Current Protector: Patrus of Brithys.
Motto: Mine and mine alone
Colours: Purple and silver
The House Of Falco Gyr
The house of Veron, Gardien of Gyr, and his brother Valentin. Veron is heir to the throne of the neighbouring country of Celonia. At the start of A Crown Of Talons, the brothers seek refuge in Solanum following the Celonian revolution.
Motto: Our Time Shall Come
Colours: Grey and bronze
The Corr Sisters 