Our Face as One Face.

—A Changeling Saying

The House of Vek is one of the most infamous Changeling houses, due to its problematic history. This is the house of Zed, the ambitious Changeling exile who broke the sacred pact of his people and slew a fellow Changeling, ultimately devoting his life to reassembling the Heart of Asag.

Historically, the House of Vek occupied a prominent role within Changeling society, respected for its ancient ties to Asag and its reputed role as guardian of the Knife—a shard of the Heart of Asag, central to Changeling lore. However, the house’s power made it a target of envy and manipulation by rival houses, leading to its gradual decline. Zed’s exile, precipitated by his father's weakness and the scheming of his enemies, is emblematic of the house’s fall from grace.

The House of Vek’s current aims are tied to Zed’s quest to recover the shattered pieces of the Changeling Great Crystal. Zed's Oracle, Sela, meanwhile, acts as a voice of caution and wisdom, seeking to temper Zed’s ambition with the lessons of the past. Together, they represent the house’s struggle to reclaim its legacy while navigating the treacherous currents of Changeling society and the world beyond the Shadowvale.