A short lull in the war has brought many out from the villages and towns that make up the unaffiliated regions of the Realm. A new house, a house of pirates and mercenaries has laid claim to land and proclaimed their leader to be Lord Grai Zukonian. Lord Grai Zukonian, who serves as Squire to Sir Archduke Zuko Giant-Tackler, led his forces bravely into several skirmishes around and about the Realm Proper. They engaged many from various houses and made themselves known. The Bendorian Sea Dogs is what they call themselves and they claim the Noble House Bendoria as their seat.