The Aalande faction is one of the four original divisions of Dalantian families. It is named for Dalanto's first wife, Aalande, who bore and raised three sons, Kris'alo, Opalo, and Akvar'o, for whom the families Kris'alis, Opalis, and Akvar'us are named.

• Faction: Aalande (Bear)
• House Kris'alis (Orange)
• House Opalis (White)
• House Akvar'us (Light Blue)

Symbols & Heraldry

The animal symbol of Aalande is a bear.

Philosophy & Beliefs

Members of Aalande have a great dislike of Necromancy and the undead, some to the point where they make the annihilation of undead their life quest. However, they believe that, because the Elemental Plane of Death is separate from the Elemental Plane of Chaos, from which necromantic magic comes, the Death spell is not necromantic in nature. Therefore, the use of necromancy within the lands of Houses Akvar'us, Opalis, and Kris'alis and in Freetown shall be defined as casting any spell which calls upon chaos or creating, controlling, or aiding undead creatures (excepting the turning of such creatures). The Death spell shall not be considered necromancy within these lands as pertains the law. Using necromancy within these lands shall be punishable by Curse and loss of all worldly possessions upon the first offense and death by the sword or the spell and loss of all worldly possessions upon the second offense.

Aalandean families have been the major supporters of the establishment of the open city at Freetown. They want to trade with outside races.