House Malbrook

The Malbrook family is a family of wealthy historians, academics and politicians. Their legacy stretches to the origins of the city, and for over three hundred years they have had at least one member on the High Court. Often, members of House Malbrook find themselves as mayors or in other such powerful positions within the city.

Founding of Ravensridge (10)
In most history books, it is stated that the first family to establish settlement in Ravensridge was the Malbrook family, however, this is untrue. The Abaddons were the first real family to emerge from the cultist settlement that defined the beginnings of the city. The few who know this speculate a deal was made early on between the Abaddons and the Malbrooks to alter this historical fact.

Malbrook University is Constructed (200)
In reality, House Malbrook most likely moved to the city in the late 170's from Tenebrom, and further established their place in the city by building a university. Over twelve years the building is constructed and the Malbrooks became a powerful name in the town.

The Great Book Heist (489)
Malbrook Library fell victim to a troupe of 'Education Libertarians' that staged the greatest theft Ravensridge had ever seen. Over twenty thousand pence worth of books were stolen from the library over night, costing the Malbrooks many irreplaceable and rare tomes and works meticulously collected over the years. After the heist, the Malbrooks employed the Black Fists to guard the library at all times.

Malbrook University
Malbrook University is the only educational facility in Ravensridge. As such, it is a rather large building situated opposite the Malbrook library. The university itself has a massive domed roof and cathedral like structures attached to the central dome. The university offers education for a hefty sum to students ranging from ages ten and up. Malbrook university offers education in history, law, medicine, alchemy, mathematics, literature, philosophy, cartography, architecture, and natural science. The courses usually takes around five years to complete and costs around 1000 pence.

Malbrook Library
Malbrook Library stands as a conspicuous building near the heart of the City. It’s cathedral-like pillars and grandiose architecture make it hard to miss. The library is tended to by a small host of scientists, researchers and historians. Access to the library is only permitted to the general public via special permission and outstanding circumstances, and even then, the restricted section of the library is only given access to a very small, elite group of people.

Relationships

 * Henry Malbrook
 * Hayley Malbrook