Legacy and Fall
Just five decades ago, House Valthorien stood at the pinnacle of
Elysoria’s nobility, having held the crown for 350 illustrious years. Under their reign, the land flourished—especially
The Merchant and Craftsman's Guild, who thrived in a golden age of trade and innovation. This close alliance proved mutually beneficial and endures even now, though cloaked in secrecy.
Their rule ended in the wake of civil unrest and the rise of
The Holy Dominion of Daghda. Yet House Valthorien did not vanish. Dethroned but not broken, they remain steadfast in their pursuit of restoration.
“They may strip us of crown and court, but not of blood and birthright. The line does not end—it endures.”— King Thrain
The Last Monarchs
King Thrain Valthorien and Queen Elara presided over what many remember as a cultural renaissance. The arts blossomed, diplomacy thrived, and commerce reached unprecedented heights. Their partnership with
The Guild laid the groundwork for a secret alliance that persists in the shadows—an invisible network that now provides House Valthorien with resources, safehouses, and intelligence.
Their firstborn, Prince Eldrin, was groomed to succeed but died under mysterious circumstances shortly after the upheaval. Rumors linger of foul play, with many blaming agents of
The Holy Dominion. His loss not only destabilized the line of succession but fanned the embers of resistance.
The Heirs in Exile
Prince Eldrin’s daughter, Lady Seraphine Valthorien, inherited a fractured legacy. In exile, she found strength in Lord Drystan—a loyal noble from a lesser-known house. Their union produced three children, the eldest being Prince Alaric Valthorien.
Named after an ancient ancestor, Alaric was raised on tales of valor and duty. His upbringing emphasized not just legacy, but the burden of legacy. Where others saw a fallen house, Alaric saw a kingdom worth reclaiming.
Princess Liora, sister to the late Prince Eldrin, married into another noble line during
The Dominion's rise. Her eldest son, Lord Edrian, commands considerable influence within the House and is a staunch supporter of Alaric’s claim.
“Legacy is not a relic. It is a promise waiting to be kept.”— Prince Alaric
A House in the Shadows
Though stripped of title and territory, House Valthorien continues to protect its lineage. Ancient records, heirlooms, and genealogies were hidden away—safeguarded from
The Dominion's reach. Their banners, blue and gold, are rarely seen but never forgotten. In remote strongholds and merchant enclaves, they hang as quiet reminders of a nobler era.
The house crest—a golden crown and soaring eagle—embodies nobility and resilience. The deep blue represents the early dawn sky, while the gold recalls a sun yet to rise.
To glimpse their banner is to remember: once, they ruled—and may yet again.
“Even in exile, the eagle remembers how to fly.”— Traditional saying among Valthorien loyalists
Present Day and Hidden Influence
Prince Alaric, now the living symbol of Valthorien’s legacy, operates from the shadows. With the help of Lord Edrian and a growing underground network, he commands resources, intelligence, and loyalty spread across guilds and hidden enclaves.
Though
The Holy Dominion watches closely, the whispers grow bolder with each passing year. In marketplaces, in coded letters, and in half-remembered songs, one message resounds:
“The Crown shall Rise Again.” — Valthorien oath
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