The Houses in order of Seniority are as follows. Champions are listed as at 13 I 2505.
I The Imperial House of Heaven
Founded: 2501 - Youngest House
Colours: Azure & Sable
Emblem: the Lammasu
Champions:
| Ranking | Name | Office(s) |
| 1. | Kyarlin | Emperor of Valdrea, IV Emperor, III Empire (wields the Sword of the Emperors) |
| 2. | Jafat | Director of the Imperial Food Supply (wields Cumarel, Holy Sword of Heaven) |
| 3. | Mildor (aka Loren) | Master of the Imperial Games |
| 4. | Relvon | Imperial Weaponmaster |
| 5. | Andane | Director of the A.M.V. |
| 6. | Decus | Military Governor of the West Post Military Area |
| 7. | Mandor | Lord Steward of the Imperial Palace |
Sword: Cumarel, Holy Sword of Heaven
Crown Prince: Kalan (age 12), son of the Emperor (wields the Imperial Flame)
Head of House: Gloria, mother of the Emperor
Founded: Oldest House - can trace itself back to Yr. 1000
Colours: Argent & Tenney
Emblem: the Dragon
Champions:
| Ranking | Name | Office(s) |
| 1. | Aldor | Commander of Fort Venture |
| 2. | Sexton | Lord Warden of the Central Military District |
| 3. | Rildor | Imperial Guildmaster of Armourers |
Sword: The Magic Flaming Broadsword of the House of Aven
Head of House: Marcus
III The Noble House of Normeikl
Founded: 2436 (successor to the Ancient House of Mastrin, founded 1375)
Colours: Gules & Azure (same as former colours of Mastrin)
Emblem: the Ox (Emblem of Mastrin was the Leopard)
Champions:
| Ranking | Name | Office(s) |
| 1. | Dakro | Lord High Executioner (wields Terminus Est) |
| 2. | Gerrain (the "White Wizard") | Governor of Normeikl Province |
| 3. | Tarrimar | Lord Protector of the North-West Gap Military Area |
Head of House: Kostof I, retired Emperor
Founded: 1392
Colours: Gules & Or
Emblem: the Bear
Champions:
| Ranking | Name | Office(s) |
| 1. | Emirron | Director of Diplomacy (wields Asareal, Holy Sword of Tarm) |
| 2. | Metullus | Imperial Guildmaster of Librarians, Chairman of the Council of Guildmasters of Valdrea |
| 3. | Nestor | Co-ordinator of Provincial Government |
| 4. | Varrius | Attorney-General of Valdrea |
| 5. | Mario | Chief Legate |
| 6. | Rufus | Solicitor-General of Valdrea |
| 7. | Barnabus | Vice-Chairman of the Council of Guildmasters |
Sword: Asareal, Holy Sword of Tarm
Head of House: Kalar
V The Noble House of Bavenne
Founded: 1430
Colours: Vert & Azure
Emblem: the Dolphin
Champions:
| Ranking | Name | Office(s) |
| 1. | Lissir | Director of the I.D.S. |
| 2. | Cedric | Lord Warden of the Northern Military District |
| 3. | Lucius | High Priest of KOROS in Valdrea |
Sword: Halamil, Holy Sword of Bavenne
Head of House: Tamalon
VI The Noble House of Carrilon
Founded: 1507
Colours: Vert & Or
Emblem: the Unicorn
Champions:
| Ranking | Name | Office(s) |
| 1. | Francesco | Lord Marshal of Valdrea ("Young Firebrand") |
| 2. | Rodric | Director of Imperial Works |
| 3. | Koman | Lord Warden of the Western Military District |
Sword: The Flame of Carrilon (lost 4 XIV 2504)
Head of House: Gerintal
Founded: 1508
Colours: Azure & Or
Emblem: the Pegasus
Champions:
| Ranking | Name | Office(s) |
| 1. | Tarsus | Lord High Chancellor of Valdrea |
| 2. | Gaius | Lord Warden of the Southern Military District ("Young Firebrand") |
| 3. | Porrello | Ambassador to the Court of the King of All Dwarves |
Sword: The Flame of Satril
Head of House: Stirros I, retired Emperor
VIII The Noble House of Jalaskir
Founded: 1557
Colours: Gules & Vert
Emblem: the Stag
Champions:
| Ranking | Name | Office(s) |
| 1. | Olvyr | Lord Admiral of Valdrea |
| 2. | Macro | Lord Warden of the Eastern Military District ("Young Firebrand") |
| 3. | Titus | Governor of Hapral Province |
Head of House: Gaston, XV Earl of Carnad
IX The Noble House of Gytrasan
Founded: 1956
Colours: Or & Purpure
Emblem: the Eagle
Champions:
| Ranking | Name | Office(s) |
| 1. | Tindral | Lord High Treasurer of Valdrea |
| 2. | Glaryv | Lord Censor of Valdrea |
| 3. | Celia | High Priestess of SARAN on Earth ("Young Firebrand") |
Head of House: Glarin
Heraldic Colour Precedence (for dexter chief and sinister base quarters in Valdrean Arms): Gules, Vert, Azure, Or, Argent, Sable, Purpure, Tenney, Murrey
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