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The Four Houses of Brightwell

House of Wisdom

Oh, students of the House of Wisdom … how you often ask why?! There is no amount of answers that will satisfy your need to know. You are the ones of deep thought, the critical thinkers. You do not accept the answer purely to keep you quiet. You are a truth-seeker, a reader, a revealer of facts. Puzzles are your toys, and the world is your oyster. You will explore the corners of the globe, knowing that only then will you be able to find the answers you seek. You ask the Five Questions of 'Why' and never accept a first answer.

House of the Wild

You walk softly, save snails, and take care of the wild spaces. Animal lovers often find themselves in the House of the Wild, for you are the carers of the Earth, the nurturers, friends of the Fae and the wildlings. You are the keepers of the oceans and the saviours of the deep. You talk to the trees and say 'good morning' to the birds, knowing that when they tip their head, they say ‘good morning’ to you.

House of Wonder

Creative sorts will find themselves here, amid dusty tomes and ink splotches. You are the makers, the menders, the ones to come to when something is needed. You are a problem-solver, but you communicate in different ways: through pencil and paint, through crafting and woodwork. You are the writers, the dreamers, the ones who fill bookshelves with tales beyond imagining. You play with dragons and soar the skies on the backs of eagles, painting a sky full of wonder.

House of the Watch

You are the honest, the brave, and the true. You seek to speak up when others stay quiet, knowing that your voice is a sharp as a weapon. You are not afraid to stand up for those who cannot stand themselves. You are unflinchingly honest, yet know that the best way to win a war of words is with kindness and compassion. People turn to you when they are in need, knowing that in you there is a true friend, and there is someone not afraid to stand up for what is right.