Heinz Family
The Heinz family rules Three Rivers with the kind of authority that makes even other Pureblood dynasties sleep with one eye open. They were not always at the top. That distinction belonged to the Phipps family until Jordan Heinz's grandfather found an opportunity to ingratiate himself with the right people during the Ironworks takeover of the city. The Heinz family climbed to power over the bodies of their rivals and have been getting worse ever since, each generation shedding whatever restraint the previous one possessed.
Jordan Heinz assumed control of the family at fourteen years old, after both his parents were found dead under circumstances that stopped being mysterious the moment anyone looked at the timeline. The day before, Jordan had acquired an Iron Slave at Clemency Market, a purchase his parents made on his behalf. That afternoon, the slave was found dead with its throat slashed by scissors. Jordan was punished. The next morning, his parents were gone. He has run the family for roughly ten years since, flanked by his sister Eva, a fashionista perpetually draped in gems and furs, and his brother Marco, massively obese and publicly humiliated by Jordan as the "Fat Sheep" in front of diplomats whenever negotiations need accelerating.
The people of Three Rivers, including the other Pureblood families, are terrified of the Heinz name. Workers who wander near the manor late at night disappear. New slaves must be purchased weekly due to "unexpected" losses. Heinz Manor itself is a cathedral-like estate perpetually guarded by Carthage Units, with over two dozen Iron Slaves serving the upper floors. The Cutting Room, a notorious facility in the city, is rumored to belong to the family. The Heinz wardrobe of dark suits, vintage track suits, gems, and furs sets fashion trends for the wealthy caste, because when the most dangerous family in the city wears something, everyone else follows. The manor spire rises through the fog of Three Rivers like a pointed finger, and every citizen who sees it understands the message.
Jordan Heinz assumed control of the family at fourteen years old, after both his parents were found dead under circumstances that stopped being mysterious the moment anyone looked at the timeline. The day before, Jordan had acquired an Iron Slave at Clemency Market, a purchase his parents made on his behalf. That afternoon, the slave was found dead with its throat slashed by scissors. Jordan was punished. The next morning, his parents were gone. He has run the family for roughly ten years since, flanked by his sister Eva, a fashionista perpetually draped in gems and furs, and his brother Marco, massively obese and publicly humiliated by Jordan as the "Fat Sheep" in front of diplomats whenever negotiations need accelerating.
The people of Three Rivers, including the other Pureblood families, are terrified of the Heinz name. Workers who wander near the manor late at night disappear. New slaves must be purchased weekly due to "unexpected" losses. Heinz Manor itself is a cathedral-like estate perpetually guarded by Carthage Units, with over two dozen Iron Slaves serving the upper floors. The Cutting Room, a notorious facility in the city, is rumored to belong to the family. The Heinz wardrobe of dark suits, vintage track suits, gems, and furs sets fashion trends for the wealthy caste, because when the most dangerous family in the city wears something, everyone else follows. The manor spire rises through the fog of Three Rivers like a pointed finger, and every citizen who sees it understands the message.
Structure
The Heinz Family is controlled absolutely by Jordan Heinz, the eldest of three siblings who assumed power at age fourteen after the mysterious deaths of their parents. His sister Eva and brother Marco oversee facets of the family estate and wield considerable power within Three Rivers, but all decisions flow through Jordan. The family operates from Heinz Manor, a cathedral-like estate perpetually guarded by numerous Carthage Units, with over two dozen Iron Slaves serving the household. The family is backed by the Ironworks and commands enormous wealth.
Public Agenda
The Heinz Family rules Three Rivers as the dominant Pureblood dynasty. Their agenda is the maintenance of absolute power over the city and its population through wealth, Ironworks backing, and a reputation for cruelty that keeps every other family in line. They are rumored to own the Cutting Room and control portions of Clemency Market. Their public presence is defined by opulent fashion, Carthage Unit guards, and the unspoken understanding that crossing the Heinz family results in disappearance.
History
The Heinz Family was originally second to the Phipps family in the Pureblood hierarchy of Three Rivers. Jordan's grandfather found an opportunity to ingratiate himself with the right people during the Ironworks takeover, allowing the Heinz to finally reach the top. The family has always been warped and sadistic, but unchecked power made them worse.
The current generation's rise was marked by violence from the start. As a young boy, Jordan found an Iron Slave he wanted at Clemency Market; his parents purchased it. That afternoon the Iron was found dead with its throat slashed by scissors. Jordan was punished. The next morning his parents were found dead under mysterious circumstances, and Jordan assumed control of the family at fourteen. Ten years later, the three Heinz siblings rule Three Rivers through terror. Workers who wander near the manor late at night disappear. New slaves must be purchased weekly due to unexpected losses. The entire city, including other Pureblood families, lives in fear of the Heinz name.
The current generation's rise was marked by violence from the start. As a young boy, Jordan found an Iron Slave he wanted at Clemency Market; his parents purchased it. That afternoon the Iron was found dead with its throat slashed by scissors. Jordan was punished. The next morning his parents were found dead under mysterious circumstances, and Jordan assumed control of the family at fourteen. Ten years later, the three Heinz siblings rule Three Rivers through terror. Workers who wander near the manor late at night disappear. New slaves must be purchased weekly due to unexpected losses. The entire city, including other Pureblood families, lives in fear of the Heinz name.
The ruling terror of Three Rivers. New slaves purchased weekly.
