House Doran of Thalvaren

House Doran is the ruling family of the Vorandor Empire in Elowyn. They descend from sorcerer lords who arrived in Elowyn during the Age of Legend, before the mists arose, bringing with them steel and powerful magic. Their sigil is a crowned golden gryphon on a field of violet quartered with black.

For centuries, they served as knightly lords under House Durran. Following the death of King Merys IV of House Durran, the noble families of the Verdant Marches fought for control. This conflict culminated in House Doran emerging as lords of the marches.

Over time, House Doran expanded their influence across the Verdant Marches, establishing several cadet branches:

• House Brywood of Brywood's Hall

• House Greenstone of Greenstone Keep

• House Blackthorn of Moontower

• House Bane of the Banefort

• House Mossveil of Vaseria's Tower

• House Redwood of Redgrave

• House Tallheart of Embershade

• House Rosewood of Rosewood

The descendants of House Doran are known for their distinctive glowing emerald eyes, a feature tracing back to their magical bloodline.

Emperor Rodryn I of House Doran

Titles: King of Kings, Lord Protector of the Realms of Men, Champion of the Nine Flames.

Family

• Wife:

• Empress Ophelia of House Carring (Deceased): Died during childbirth.

• Daughter: Princess Jolene (Stillborn).

Mistresses:

Lady Elanna of House Nuremor

• Child: Treania of Silvercrest.

Lady Gwyndoline of House Tallheart

• Children: Sir Desmyond, Sir Balon, and Katherynn.

Lady Marrielle of House Florent

• Child: Joslene of Wayfair.

Lady Morgan of House Bellhall

• Children: Twin daughters, Ayanis and Alanna.

Rumored Bastards

Rodryn was rumored to have fathered numerous unacknowledged bastards across the empire. Among the most prominent are:

• Olanis of the Forge: Known for his unmatched skill in blacksmithing.

• Caldius of River’s End: Spear of the morning, the shimmering prince, The finest knight of all the realm,.

• Sir Gareth The Gallant: The Tower Knight

• Balwyn of House Pyre: Lord of Rylanor's Gift

The Imperial Court

The emperor’s court was a fractured gathering of allies and rivals, each with their own ambitions and schemes:

• Lord Dalton of Riverwatch: Treasurer and master of coin. A practical man with a sharp wit and a penchant for subtle manipulation.

• Lord Gresby of the South Fleet: Admiral of the imperial navy. Loyal to the emperor but distrustful of the growing influence of the court.

• Lord Northington of the Gryphon’s Guard: Master-at-arms and commander of the imperial forces. An old companion of Rodryn, known for his unwavering loyalty and blunt demeanor.

• Lord Rosewood: Seneschal of Valisport. A cautious man seeking stability amidst the chaos brewing in the empire.

• Lord Sands: Royal advisor and chronicler of the imperial court. Known for his cryptic counsel and obsession with the World Breaker Prophecy.