Information about the nobility
⚜️ The Eldan Empire – The Court of Lions
👑 Emperor Dario III Aurex
Ruler of the Eldan Empire, struggling to maintain control over ambitious nobles. His dynasty is in crisis, with disloyal vassals conspiring against him.
🏆 Grand Duke Dorian Valthorne (House Valthorne)
One of the most powerful nobles, ruling the Grand Duchy of Velkaris, a wealthy and militarized region. He betrayed House Frostiron and helped destroy the former northern empire. Ambitious and ruthless, he desires the imperial throne for himself.
🦅 Duke Alistair Ravenshade (House Ravenshade)
Lord of Ravenhold, a dark and intrigue-filled duchy. Known for his network of spies and assassins. He plans to marry his daughter to a prince of the imperial family to increase his influence.
🛡️ Duke Luthor Ironhart (House Ironhart)
Ruler of Stormmere, a land of mountains and impregnable fortresses. Loyal to the emperor but always ready to defend his independence.
⚔️ Baron Gregor Stonehelm (House Stonehelm)
Lord of a smaller fortress on the frontier, a vassal of the Ravenshades.
❄️ The Northern Kingdoms (Gelidun) – The Last Stand
👑 King Ivan Frostiron (House Frostiron)
Ruler of Snowhaven, seeking vengeance against Dorian Valthorne.
🐺 Duke Torvald Icefang (House Icefang)
Lord of the White Mountains, commands fierce warriors and wolf hunters. One of the first to ally with Ivan Frostiron.
🦌 Count Magnus Elkborne (House Elkborne)
Ruler of the Vale Lands, defending the last southern passage. Fights against barbarian invasions.
🏹 Viscount Halvar Snowbrook (House Snowbrook)
A rebel leader seeking to overthrow Ivan and seize power. A secret ally of the Eldan Empire.
⚔️ Baron Erik Frostborn (House Frostborn)
A relentless warrior, loyal to Ivan, leading the defense of Drakfjord Fortress.
⚓ Kingdom of Valtheon – Masters of the Seas
👑 King Garrick IV Draven (House Draven)
Ruler of Valtheon, determined to maintain the kingdom's naval supremacy.
⚔️ House Velroy – The Lords of the Seas
Title: Dukes of Velroy
Seat: Highwave Keep, a fortress perched on a cliff over the sea.
Motto: "The Ocean is Ours"
Symbol: A golden trident over a blue sea.
Characteristics:
A wealthy family with strong political influence in Valtheon.Controls much of the navy and maritime trade.Their members are raised for war and maritime diplomacy.Longtime rivals of House Oakforest, contesting their influence.
Notable Members:
Duke Aldric Velroy: A cold and calculating man, loyal to the king but always seeking more power.Ashton Velroy: Commander of Valtheon's navy, former fiancé of the princess, humiliated by Edmund Oakforest.Lady Evelyne Velroy: Ashton's younger sister, a spy and diplomat for the family.🌲 House Oakforest – Guardians of the Forests
Title: Dukes of Oakforest
Seat: Blackwood Keep, a fortress surrounded by dense forests.
Motto: "Honor Above All"
Symbol: A large black tree with golden roots.
Characteristics:
Traditional defenders of the kingdom, with strong warriors and knights.Small but highly trained army.Maintains a strong alliance with the king, but their influence waned after Edmund's exile.Long-standing feud with House Velroy due to territorial and political disputes.
Notable Members:
Count Edric Oakforest: Edmund's father, an honorable man who lost prestige at court.Edmund Oakforest: The exiled son, a brilliant sailor and strategist.Lady Cassandra Oakforest: Edmund's sister, trying to restore the house's honor at court.Other Noble Houses of Valtheon
⚓ House Fairwind (Counts of Windport)
Wealthy merchants funding maritime expeditions and ventures.Symbol: A golden ship on a blue background.Motto: "Wealth in the Wind"Current Lord: Count William Fairwind, a greedy man eager for new trade routes.
🛡️ House Marlowe (Viscounts of Seastone Keep)
Coastal fortress guarding the kingdom's entrance by sea.Symbol: A silver shield with blue waves.Motto: "Rocks Against the Waves"Current Lord: Viscount Sebastian Marlowe, a veteran naval commander and ally of House Velroy.
🏴☠️ House Tideborn (Viscounts of Stormhaven)
A house involved with pirates and smugglers of the Zafira Sea.Symbol: A black kraken on a red background.Motto: "Only the Strong Survive"Current Lord: Viscount Adrian Tideborn, secretly dealing with pirates and corrupt nobles.
🦊 House Foxmere (Viscounts of Foxhaven)
Masters of trade and espionage, with contacts across the continent.Symbol: A silver fox with red eyes.Motto: "Always One Step Ahead"Current Lord: Viscount Reynard Foxmere, a cunning political manipulator.
☠️ House Bloodwave (Renegade Barons)
Once a noble family, now ruling as pirate lords of the Zafira Sea.Symbol: A skull with a crossed trident.Motto: "No King, No Masters"Current Lord: Baron Cedric Bloodwave, commanding an empire of corsairs and mercenaries.