House Brigatta
House Brigatta was a great house in the outpost town of Wehnimer's Landing, and a member of the Co-operative Houses of Elanthia, or CHE. It was founded by Lady Taarna, after whom Taarna Road is named, as well as Lord Zinderin and Sterling.
House Brigatta was one of the oldest established houses in Wehnimer's Landing, located in the center of the town (three blocks due north of the infamous cul-de-sac). It was open to all races and professions, with membership being extended by personal invitations by existing members. Membership ceremonies were often held on the second Monday and second Saturday of each month, in the evening hours.
Many members of House Brigatta spoke of a level of camaraderie similar to an extended family, rather than that of a typical club or organization.
Famous members and former members included the amazon Luky, the enchanters Cerulean and Psionix, and 'house cat' Allequerie. Most infamous of all (amongst House Brigatta members of his time) was the possibly-insane bandana collector Bandanas (in whose memory a bandana-tied maoral broom stood in the house foyer as a memorial to his collecting habits and his unofficial title of 'house janitor'). Another well-known member was Zepath, who was the most well-known mapmaker in the days before Tsoran.
Lesser known former and current members include Dara, Rabenwolf, Greysleeve, Arlia, Melisani, Nali, Higher, Riftur, Khitajrah and many others.
Its emblem was the unicorn, its colors blue (often, sapphire blue) and silver. The house motto and battle cry was "Amici per aevum", meaning "friends forever" in a lost foreign tongue. The house's cause is community service.
On October 28, 2009, the House opened its Memorial Garden, a public space near the front entrance with statues (depicting Cerulean, Luky, Allequerie and Bandanas, as a representative sample) and a plaque commemorating those House members who have passed. The area is noded and contains a trash receptacle as well, making it an ideal place for members and non-members to meet.
Mission Statement
Brigatta always has been, and will continue to be... just a home. A cozy place to relax among friends and family. We have no political agenda nor will we impose any upon our families. We will not discriminate against any of our families by way of race, gender, profession, or alignment. Brigatta has no aspirations to become the largest or most powerful house in the landing. To become the largest by means of structure or residents would mean housemates could lose themselves within our walls and the closeness of family and camaraderie would be lost. To become the most powerful would put burdens of political agendas and structure upon us which we do not want.
We are not an institution or a club, hence we have no need for by-laws. We are a simply a home, and as such it is only expected that housemates treat one another with respect and kindness. Title, age, wealth nor power shall give any Brigattan superiority over another of our house while residing in Brigatta. Nor shall the aforementioned command another's friendship or respect.
House Colors: White and blue. White for purity, truth and honesty. Blue for loyalty and inner strength.
House Coat-of-Arms: A staff crossing a sword with the image of a unicorn's head behind them and stars sparkling in the background. The sword represents those professions that live by the sword. The staff represents those professions that live for life. The stars represent those professions that live by magic. The unicorn represents power, change and growth. (Arms concept by Lord Quiet Pheonix)
House Motto: Amici Per Aevum, which translates to "friends through time," or "friends throughout eternity."
House Religion: Members of House Brigatta may worship any deity of their choosing.
Races and Professions Welcome: All.