Peony

Owner of the orchard and the land it sits on. His gentle mannerisms and charming dress often mislead others into not realizing how strong and formidable he can be if pressed. The other dragons that live on the property were personally invited, or at least allowed to stay, by him. He says the land was nothing like it is now when he arrived, and takes great pride in its beauty. Those that live and work here find themselves safe under his watch.

Raised in the plaguelands, he used his familiarity with the ecology of that place to start up this venture in the wake of Luminax's revival. The trees and root networks that run under the earth of the orchard are voracious and quick-working. The walls of the property extend far under the earth in order to contain them and limit any spread. Fallen imperials can be a hazard and risk, but here families can find solace that the remains will not last long enough to pose any threat. Burials are conducted on a strict schedule, ensuring that none are too close, and previous ones have been properly broken down before new ones are dug. This process does not leave behind plots for graves, so the names of those put to rest at the orchard are instead engraved onto specially-made teacups made with clay taken carefully from the local earth. Most are taken by the grieving to keep, but some with no apparent family stay at the manor in a special memorial cabinet.

This aspect of the manor isn't obvious to all visitors, and isn't advertised openly. It isn't a secret either, however.