House Bellini

House Bellini is a noble house residing in Carinzia. They are first mentioned in Book Four by Countess Helen Taylor when she arranges for her daughter, Contessa Claire Taylor to become engaged to Lord Leonello Bellini. They later visit Tirentia, to both further the influence of their already powerful house, and to hopefully wed Leonello to Lady Claire. The House Bellini's sigil is a rainbow trout against three intertwined waves, and their house motto is "Water is Life".

They are commonly known for their faith, grace, and prominance in the fishing industry (thus their house sigil and motto). Common traits among Bellini children are dark curly hair, dark brown eyes (almost black), and proud, straight noses.

History
The House Bellini is a noble house residing somewhere in Condottieri. It was founded in 3259 by Cosimo Bellini, a simple fisherman who sailed far away from his village to catch the biggest, best, and most beautiful of fish. The King himself was so fond of the rare fish that Cosimo caught, that he presented the fisherman with enough money to sustain himself, purchase a new fleet of fishing boats, and pay the crew required for those boats for three months. Cosimo taught the crew all he knew, and still fished frequently himself by their side, and they eventually raised enough money to purchase even more ships. Being a wealthy man, Cosimo had no difficulty in finding a wife, and eventually gaining a noble status.

Today, the House Belllini carries the title of 'Marchese', and the house is led by Marchese Mario Bellini.

Members

 * Marchese Mario Bellini, head of the house
 * His wife, Magdalena Viccini
 * Their eldest son, Salvatore Bellini
 * Their second son, Natalino Bellini
 * Their eldest daughter, Pia Bellini
 * Their third son, Leonello Bellini
 * Their fourth son, Stefano Bellini
 * Their second daughter, Gabriella Bellini
 * Lord Jacopo Bellini
 * His wife, Acrecia Barilone
 * Their eldest son, Nicola Bellini
 * Their second son, Sergio Bellini
 * Their only daughter, Eleina Bellini
 * Her husband, Vincenzo DeMarco
 * Imilia Bellini, a nun
 * Lady Ianella Bellini, twin sister of Imilia
 * Her husband, Rinaldo Dragotto
 * Their first son, Orlando Bellini (dead upon birth)
 * Their only daughter, Letizia Bellini

Alliances
Countess Helen Taylor swore loyalty to House Bellini, and gave her daughter, Contessa Claire Taylor, to Leonello Bellini to symbolize her loyalty.
 * House Taylor