House Falinor

House Falinor, of Emerald Bay, is the royal house of the The Kingdom of Aéredon. 236 years ago, the house's heir discovered the continent he named Aéredon, and founded a dynasty that endures today. Their family has held the crown for as long as the young country has existed, gaining the loyalty and love of the common people.   They are devout followers of the God, Aére, the father of Light, and legends speak of Chosen heroes called from their bloodline to carry the light and serve His will. Their sigil is a white sun blazing on a field of emerald green, and their words are "By Light We Lead".  

History

Not very much is known about the Falinor family before they arrived and established the kingdom of Aéredon, at the mouth of The Great Bay. The stories passed down through the ages say a man named Aéredey, was hunting one day and he found a beautifully radiant emerald pearl in the river, when he picked it up, he saw another one, just up ahead around the bend, leading towards the sea.   He gathered his people and they began following the glowing beacons for months, across the seas, narrowly avoiding devastating storms by following the route laid out among the pearls, until the people sailed into the bay they call home now. Aéredey used his divine gift to establish himself king and savior of the people, starting a dynasty that continues to serve and defend the people of their kingdom today.

Current Members

• King Aérethor the Second: the 8th and newest King of Aéredon. His rule began a little over 2 years ago when his sick father died, passing down the crown.
• Queen Ayla Falinor: the daughter of Lord Garwell, a powerful vassal to the crown, she was married to Aérethor when she was 19 and they shortly soon had their first son.
• Prince Aérenol: Born 2 years ago, the Kingdom is celebrating his 2nd birthday at the end of the Festival of Lights.
• Commander General Aéredey III: the King's younger brother, and leader of his military forces. He feels misunderstood and untested by his men, like he has to prove himself to them.
• Queen Regent Meliss: the aunt of the current King, sister to their father Aérenoth, the Princess Meliss stepped in to serve as Queen Regent during the time after the King lost his wife in childbirth and he was to stricken with grief to rule for several years, until and assassination attempt was discovered and his own sister was found guilty of trying to steal the crown. She is locked in the deepest cell of Baymont Fortress.

Important Ancestors

• Aéredey the First: A man who believed in the divine power of the Father of Light, the founder of this noble house, led his people to a prosperous and safe new land they called Aéredon.
• Berethor Falinor: the nephew of the first king, claimed to be born of divine creation, with his twin sister. He would become the first Sun Sword, an order of paladins sworn to protect the Light.
• Aérethor the First: one of the most beloved King's of all time. He married the elf cleric, Neravine Lightbearer, unifying the human and elves in an alliance that lasts today.
• Eyllyn Falinor: known in songs and stories as the Lost Princess, nothing is known for certain after she was kidnapped by enemies of the Crown, though rumors about her can be heard all over the land. But it is documented that she was a young but strong sorcereress before her disappearance.

Coat of Arms	White sun blazing on an emerald field
Words	"By Light We Lead"
Titles	King of Aéredon
Seat	Aéredoc Hall, Emerald Bay
Current Head	Aérethor the Second

Vassals

 

Major Royal Noble Houses

• House Battaria: oldest ally of House Falinor, long united through marriage tracing back to the first queen. Strongest army of the Kingdom.
• House Carrow: the richest family in the entire kingdom, known famously for breeding Pegasi and founding the technically advanced sprawling mountain city, the Cascades.
• House Kelsh: honest fishermen of the southern cliffs of the Great Bay, second richest family in the kingdom.
• House Lorrawyn: older house past its glory days, wanting to more of anme for themselves.
• House Navaro: a very old family who has long studied the stars and skies of the planet, unlocking powerful wisdom and the ability to predict fututre events, empowering themselves as fearsome mages.

 

Minor Royal Noble Houses

• House Garwell: a new and powerful house, due to their formidable Griffon Knights, they serve in a powerful battalion of the army led by House Battaria.
• House Brightman: another young house earger to make a proud name for itself, they were granted nobility after a loyal officer saved the life of the King in battle. 
• House Rootford: a wealthy family with a deep knowledge of the ancient magics from up North, they are the primary benefactor of the Arcanium Universalis, the magical academy in the capital. They trace deep powerfully magical roots back to a cunning sorcerer who was part of the Godseal, thousands of years ago.
• House Serpaci: a house marked with suspicion and distrust by many, regardless they were brought close to the Crown after thawrting an assassination attempt on the King. 

 

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Minor Noble Houses

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