Bloodlines
As you undoubtedly know, my sons, those who fought at the Battle of Mount Deismaar and survived the destruction of the gods were imbued with a divine essence that they passed on to their descendants. By my estimate, about one thousand Anuireans can claim descent from these ancient bloodlines.
Presumably, a similar number of Brechts, Khinasi, Rjurik, and Vos are blooded as well, although I would not be surprised if the lesser Rjurik and Vos populations reflected a smaller count of blooded scions. I myself, your ancestor, am proud to be of the Dosiere bloodline, derived from Anduiras himself.
The history of the bloodlines is, to a great extent, the history of Stella Nova since the War of Shadow. As a descendant of one of these lines, I urge you to study your family's history closely.
You may find this to be a useful tool in understanding how you came to be the person you are.
I must assume that some will read this who are not my descendants. I hope that some who turn these pages are regents, rulers of domains, so that they may learn from my words.
To my knowledge, no one has ever explained how it is that the land responds to the bloodlines. All I know is that for some reason, a blooded leader is linked to his land, his people, and his holdings by a mystical force of great power. My father told me that members of the Roele family were surroundedly a radiant halo, a visible mark of their power and kingship over the lands of Anuire. Others in Cerilia are possessed of similar manifestations of their blood. I must implore those of you who are regents to rule well and wisely; you wield great power and responsibility, and you must not abuse it.
Next: Stella Nova of Old
Presumably, a similar number of Brechts, Khinasi, Rjurik, and Vos are blooded as well, although I would not be surprised if the lesser Rjurik and Vos populations reflected a smaller count of blooded scions. I myself, your ancestor, am proud to be of the Dosiere bloodline, derived from Anduiras himself.
The history of the bloodlines is, to a great extent, the history of Stella Nova since the War of Shadow. As a descendant of one of these lines, I urge you to study your family's history closely.
You may find this to be a useful tool in understanding how you came to be the person you are.
Regents
I must assume that some will read this who are not my descendants. I hope that some who turn these pages are regents, rulers of domains, so that they may learn from my words.
To my knowledge, no one has ever explained how it is that the land responds to the bloodlines. All I know is that for some reason, a blooded leader is linked to his land, his people, and his holdings by a mystical force of great power. My father told me that members of the Roele family were surroundedly a radiant halo, a visible mark of their power and kingship over the lands of Anuire. Others in Cerilia are possessed of similar manifestations of their blood. I must implore those of you who are regents to rule well and wisely; you wield great power and responsibility, and you must not abuse it.
Next: Stella Nova of Old
