House van de Kuypers

The van de Kuypers are by far the richest and most powerful of the Ten. Clawing their way to power before Marienburg's independence through sharp, brutal business dealings, they earned their seat on the Directorate with the fall of House Winkler in 2351. Marienburgers still talk about how old man Kuypers tossed Grandfather Winkler and his family out into the canals after Winkler had lost his shirt over Ostlander pork bellies. One of the founders of the Directorate, Winkler died a broken alcoholic in Suiddock.

The family has the broadest interests of any of the Ten, ranging from Averlander corn futures to medicinals from Cathay. Jaan van de Kuypers takes a personal interest in the Lustrian trade. The family mansion is in Goudberg, almost connected to the New Palace. Their symbol is a carmine shield divided into three parts: fist topmost, then a gold coin and a quill.

Source

 * Warhammer Fantasy RPG 1st ED -- Marienburg: Sold Down the River
 * pg. 30

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