TFS Q&A Session (Patreon)

Question: "In the same vein, how come the Verners are so important throughout the city?"

Answer:

You all will get to visit the Verner mansion in Book Two, which will help you begin piecing together why this family has such prominence within Fernweh. It's safe to say that they have a certain sway over the town. In Book One, we see the pressure on R along with their Verner heir privilege that characters such as Chief Bowers and Dr. Brentwood acknowledge.

I can't say too much now, but I'm so glad that you're curious about the Verners. :D