House of Soren

The Sorens of Winfield have been bound by marriage to the Royal house of Menethil since the Kingdom's origin and have always remained steadfast defenders of Lordaeron. They quarter the Royal arms with their own and their motto is: Ever Vigilant. Winfield Castle is the seat of house Soren and is located in the Western region of Lordaeron. The Sorens have married into some of the most prominent Noble houses of Lordaeron, including the house of Whitehall, the house of Blackvale and the house of Madarin. They have produced some of the finest Knights in Lordaeron's history and were renowned for their martial prowess.

Since Lordaeron's Fall
The Soren line was nearly decimated during the fall of Lordaeron and those who remained became members of the Scarlet Crusade. Winfield Castle is a blasted ruin and the province of Winfield has been uninhabitable for more than a decade. What remaining wealth the Sorens possessed was used to further the cause of the Scarlet Crusade and despite attempts to revive their line through marriages to other prominent houses, there remain only two male Sorens in all of Azeroth. James Soren III, 7th Earl of Winfield has been held prisoner by the Argent Crusade since the fall of Hearthglen. His Uncle, Sir Varic Soren served as Champion of house Blackmorn.

The Argent Crusade
The Sorens remain in opposition of the Argent Crusade, regarding them as traitors to the Alliance and heretics. Sir Varic Soren has been one of the most outspoken critics of the Argent Crusade since its inception and has frequently declared that Tirion Fordring is an honorless dog that must be brought to heel. His sister, Caterinia Soren has captured and tortured several Argent Crusaders in response to her Nephew's continued captivity.

Holdings
Winfield Castle: The seat of house Soren in Western Lordaeron, Winfield has remained uninhabitable since the rise of the scourge. Winfield was the primary holding in the Earldom until its destruction during the scourge war and Winfield Castle was a fortress that was the envy of many.

Northridge Manor: A large manor overlooking the Stoneshard Mountains. Currently held by the forsaken.

Leone: The former seat of house Sciorra in Northeastern Lordaeron, inherrited by Caterinia Soren from her mother, Catlyn Sciorra, Countess of Leone. Leone consists of a modest castle and a tiny village, surrounded by stone walls. The Castle is sparsely garrisoned and used primarily for wedding ceremonies and other formal affairs. It remains the only Soren holding untouched by the war, largely due to its proximity to Stone Hearth and Rosegarde.

Notable Sorens
Brandon Soren - 1st Earl of Winfield (Deceased)

Edric Soren - 2nd Earl of Winfield, Eldest son of Brandon (Deceased)

Edric Soren II - 3rd Earl of Winfield, Eldest son of Edric I (Deceased)

Merric Soren - 4th Earl of Winfield, youngest son of Edric II (Deceased)

Melysa Soren - Lady of the Vale, wife of Stanek Blackvale, mother of Tytos Blackvale, sister of Merric (Deceased)

James Soren I - 5th Earl of Winfield, eldest son of Merric (Deceased)

Gerald Soren - Knight of Lordaeron, 2nd son of Merric (Deceased)

James Soren II - 6th Earl of Winfield, eldest son of James I (Deceased)

Caterinia Soren - Eldest daughter of James I, Duchess of Dawnshire

Jeyne Soren - Daughter of James I, sister of James II, Caterinia, Henry and Varic

Henry Soren - Youngest son of James I, brother of James II, Varic, Caterinia and Jeyne (Deceased)

Varic Soren - Knight of the Silver hand, Champion of house Blackmorn, second son of James I

James Soren III - 7th Earl of Winfield, eldest son of James II (Prisoner of Hearthglen)