Vraythr

Also known as The Darklands. Home to the Dark Elves and creatures of Shadow.

Dark Elves of Vraythr

A kingdom like no other on the surface of Aethos, Vraythr retains its night sky nearly year round. With this abnormality, it's understandable that the region holds the last surface kingdom of Dark Elves. The majority of the elves reside in the large city of Vorlum. The matriarchal society still holds an eerie grace that echoes their elven roots, though those connections are long gone. Outwardly, they appeared civil and orderly, but within they were murderous and cunning, always looking to gain higher status in their society as recognized by their Queen.
The Queen rules supreme in this society. During the reign of the former Queen from Layr Raknik, the Dark Elves of Vraythr subjugated other creatures and tribes of the Darklands. She named herself the first Empress of Vraythr.
The males of noble Layrs (houses) vie for her desire as suitors through any means necessary. While she may lie with many during her reign, until she carries a child of her selected suitor does a claim to her throne become possible. Children of the Queen are raised and protected by the suitor family. A female offspring would stand to become the new ruler if the queen were to die, thus vaulting the suitor family to royalty.
If a family is caught openly attempting murder against the royal family or suitor family, their crime is punishable as treason. This would forfiet the family's current standings & holdings and the members involved in the act are executed.

Queen & Crowns of Vraythr

Empress/Queen - She is the supreme ruler of the Dark Elves of Vraythr and the other natives of the Darklands.

High Crown - The father of the queen is known as the High Crown and is second only to the queen in power.

Nalkeir - The Queen appoints this person, who acts as her voice. They are typically not a member of the family. Upon declaration, the Nalkeir's offsprings gain the title of prince/princess of Vraythr. When appropriate, the Nalkeir may have more power than any of the Crowns.

Urz Crown - The aunts of the Queen

Vas Crown - The uncles of the Queen

Myln Crown - The grandmother of the Queen

Gris Crown - The grandfather of the Queen

Atal Princess - Daughter of the Queen

Atal Prince - Son of the Queen

Fryn Crown - The sister of the Queen. This rarely comes to be as most sisters fight each other for the throne. If one passes their right to their sister, they give up most of their power and are viewed as low as cousins in rank.

Yys Crown - The immediate cousins of the Queen from Vas & Urz

Type

Region

Location under

Aethos

Included Locations

• Mount Gargathan