House Scathach

House Scathach is one of the noble houses of the sidhe.

Even more than House Liam, the members of House Scathach are dispossessed and without political power within mainstream fae society. Although they were of great help to the returning nobility during the Resurgence, many nobles have chosen to forget this fact. House Scathach shows little interest in wielding temporal power within fae politics and is particularly distrusted by fae Traditionalists. It is rumored that they have dark alliances amongst the Gallain.

The house is named after its founder, the famous Scathach nUanaind. Scathach was the most famous of Ireland's female warriors. Born of a union between human and fae, her house continues this tradition. Unlike all other sidhe, the nobility of this house chose to introduce themselves into human bloodlines, much like the common kith. As a result of this, they fared better during the Shattering. Many other sidhe (especially Traditionalists), however, consider them impure and question whether they are true sidhe at all. Whatever their heritage, they are considered to have the best Sooth-sayers among the sidhe. Most of their actions are in accordance with the advice of their Morphean Oracles.

Fierce, silent and deadly, members of this warrior house are adept at all forms of combat. They neither possess nor desire political power in noble society. Theories about their true agenda run rampant (though they are obviously Seelie). Most of the members of this house dress achromatically (blacks, whites and grays). They have garnered the nickname "Gray Walkers" because of this practice. Their eyes are usually gray or icy blue. They are usually reserved in their demeanor. The sidhe of this house are more widely traveled than the other houses (even House Liam) and are, as a result, more ethnically diverse. During the Interregnum they spread as far as the Middle East, where they still maintain a strong presence.This house has a near-legendary reputation among the commoners. They are, however, rarely seen. Despite their strange ways, they are generally well regarded by the commoners, who learned to trust them during the Interregnum. House Scathach patrols the fringes of fae society. Many believe that it protects the fae (noble and commoner) from powerful enemies of old. Certainly, it forges strange alliances. Among the fae they are closest to the eshu, who also share their love of the road. They are also rumored to have contacts among the Prodigals, most notably the vampire Gangrel, the Silent Striders, and even the Ahl-i-Batin.