Freeborn is the Valornian term for any child born to parents that either belong to different Houses (usually the result of illicit affairs), or that are themselves Freeborn. Even if one or both parents are Trueborn, the child will still be considered a Freeborn. Almost all Freeborn is raised to regard all Trueborn as superior beings, and are expected to show obedience to any Trueborn. The fact that all Trueborn is raised to regard all Freeborn as inferior beings makes the life of a Freeborn even more difficult.