Houseless

While people may feel somewhat more sympathy for a member of their own House, friendships very often cross the bounds of the Houses. This occasionally leads to the birth of a Houseless child. Such children were in previous ages abandoned to the elements at birth. While that practice is uncommon in this enlightened age, the Houseless are still very much scorned and even despised. For this reason, most will try to disguise their true status, a ruse which is no doubt sometimes successful, but is punishable by heavy fines for a first offence, and exile from the Empire for a subsequent violation.

The Ostraka, founded by Brother Cleas, is an organization working to protect the Houseless and promote their rights.