House Fortemps
The noble house that sheltered the Warrior of Light after the betrayal in Ul'dah.
House Fortemps is one of the most prestigious noble families in Ishgard, known for its role in the Dragonsong War. Count Edmont Fortemps, the head of the house, offers asylum to the Warrior of Light and the remaining Scions after the bloody banquet in Ul'dah. His son Haurchefaunt Greystone persuades him to provide this refuge. Haurchefaunt is later killed shielding the Warrior from a Heavens' Ward ambush. Ser Aymeric, Lord Commander of the Temple Knights, is adopted by Artoirel de Fortemps, not Count Edmont, and is the son of Laniaitte de Haillenarte and Archbishop Thordan VII. The house is central to the expansion's plot, providing shelter and support as the Warrior becomes involved in ending the war.
Lore & Background
House Fortemps is introduced in Heavensward when Haurchefaunt Greystone, a member of the house, persuades his father Count Edmont Fortemps to offer asylum to the Warrior of Light, Alphinaud, and Tataru after they are falsely accused of regicide during the coup in Ul'dah. Count Edmont's sons assist the Warrior, and they encounter Lady Iceheart, who regrets the deaths in her recent assault. Haurchefaunt is killed shielding the Warrior from a Heavens' Ward ambush while trying to arrest Archbishop Thordan VII. Ser Aymeric, Lord Commander of the Temple Knights, is adopted by Artoirel de Fortemps (Count Edmont's son), not by Count Edmont himself. Aymeric is the son of Laniaitte de Haillenarte and Archbishop Thordan VII. After Haurchefaunt's death, the Warrior swears vengeance and pursues the Archbishop with Alphinaud.
Reader's Guide
House Fortemps is a key faction in Heavensward, providing the Warrior of Light with asylum and support after the betrayal in Ul'dah. To engage with their storyline, players must complete the main scenario quests leading to Ishgard. The house's members—Count Edmont, his sons, and Haurchefaunt—offer quests that advance the plot, including encounters with Lady Iceheart and the Heavens' Ward. Haurchefaunt's death is a pivotal moment, occurring during an ambush while trying to arrest Archbishop Thordan VII. After this, the Warrior and Alphinaud pursue the Archbishop. The house's role is central to the Dragonsong War narrative, providing shelter, allies, and emotional stakes.
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