In the region of Britain and Ireland, there are traditional 'houses' or 'clans' among the Touched, related to old families of legendary association with the original Touched and the Fae.

Historically, these affiliations have followed family lines and were deeply politically important. In the modern day, with intermarriage and migration, the importance of Houses have dwindled, but they still play a role in covens and the Consortium.

Houses (or a variation thereof) may also be found in the betwixt in some parts of Europe, such as France and Italy. They are generally not found in the United States.

Houses have affiliations - some significant, some tenuous - with various enclaves and covens.

House of Hadrian

This house claims to date back to Roman times. It's one of the largest houses with several acknowledged branching surnames. Hadrians are most associated with a city enclave called The Keyes in Newcastle upon Tyne, and an all-wix village in the countryside called Catswall Bridge where there is a coven, Twelve Trees. Currently, twelve councillors are from the House of Hadrian. Historical rivals to Severn.

Associated families include: Pendleton, Rook

Notable members: Imogen Wolfe, Chancellor 2019-2024; Demetrius Khan, Chancellor 2016-2018; Leonidas Quinn, Chancellor 2004-2006; Miles Dryden, 1940-1945

House of Severn

Named for the great river, the House of Severn is perhaps the most well-regarded House and of good size. They are among the most likely to be strict with who claims the House and maintaining a very clean reputation. You'll find Severns in the large enclaves in London and Edinburgh, but the ancestral home is a village outside Gloucester where a coven inhabits an old Christian monastery. Historical rivals to Hadrian.

Notable members: Zebadiah Ashlock, current Chancellor; Octavia Pendelton, Chancellor 2007-2009; Brandeis Noth, Chancellor 1920-1928

Clan Selkirk

A clan known for its connection to large, sprawling Scottish families. A good deal of wealth circulates among these families. They are old and rarely take political stances, giving them a reputation as fence-sitters. Meddling in politics is generally frowned upon by more traditional families but some, including the current Councillor of the City of Edinburgh, are trying to change that. Selkirks may be found in enclaves of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen - even as far north as the Orkney Islands.

Associated families include: Brodie

House of Braddock

A "fallen" house. This house's reputation became so bad that it was broken apart and families were eager to marry into houses with a better reputation. Sometimes, public figures can be smeared if someone discovers they come from House of Braddock. Traditional districts in the Devon region.

House Yarwood

Though not as old as other houses, Yarwood has been around for a good deal of time and claims close association to famous musicians, artists and writers over its long history. Nowadays not all families of Yarwood are artistically inclined but they do have a reputation for eccentricity. They may be found all about London, Brighton and Cardiff, in Wales.

Associated families include: Crowthers

Notable members: Edith Grackle, Chancellor 1973-1978

Minor Houses

Bailrigg House - Rural northwest England, Lake District. Minor but well-thought-of. Associated with the Fowler family among others.
Lakewood House also known as House of the Lake - Rural northwest England, Lake District. Minor but well-thought-of.
Thistledown - House of recent Chancellor Ansel Northwood

At De Arcana

Writers may suggest additional houses and details about existing houses. Consider a cursory history and geography, perhaps associate it with an enclave or coven. Ideas might sound like House of Marsh, House of the Red Witch, Crowne House, etc. The most common convention is "House of" but you can just do "House Name" or "Name House" or less common "House of the". You may also use “Clan”.

Writers can include their characters in whatever house they wish keeping in mind the House's history.