From: Raymond E. Feist
Date: 27 March 1999
The most POWERFUL family in that clan is the Great House. Hence, when a "Great House" is destroyed, another Ruling Lord/Lady moves up and becomes eligible to become Warlord.
Best, R.E.F.
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