The Houses of Swansgrave

Students of Swansgrave are placed into one of five houses based on aptitudes as assessed on entry. House membership determines what magic a student first learns and their housing arrangements. Unlike some other schools, house rivalries are much more subdued, with Covey rivalries being more pronounced.

House Ardsmith

Crest:The Hound in Green and Gold

Aptitude: Runestry (Object and Place Magic)

High Concept: Honest and Reliable

Trouble: Blunt and Bossy

Foci: Ring

House Briarbrook

Crest: The Hare in Violet and Silver

Aptitude: Hexcraft (Blessings and Curses)

High Concept: Clever and Graceful

Trouble: Scheming and Vengeful

Foci: Athame

House Drakenwyck

Crest: The Salamander in Red and Copper

Aptitude: Elementalism (The Classical Elements and Plants)

High Concept: Brave and Selfless

Trouble: Reckless and Insensitive

Foci: Wand

House Morrowmead

Crest: The Bee in Yellow and Black

Aptitude: Biomancy (Life and Death Magic)

High Concept: Diligent and Thoughtful

Trouble: Tender and Odd

Foci: Amulet

House Palhaust

Crest: The Owl in Blue and White

Aptitude: Cognica (Sensory and Mental Magic)

High Concept: Inquisitive and Organized

Trouble: Analytical and Anxious

Foci: Charm