# #### **Basic Information** - **Name:** Rordan Rogarvia - **Race/Species:** Human - **Class/Profession:** Noble/Warrior (Presumed Deceased) - **Alignment/Morality:** Lawful Neutral - **Age:** 42 (at time of disappearance) - **Gender & Pronouns:** Male (He/Him) - **Appearance:** Historical accounts and surviving portraits depict Rordan as the embodiment of Rogarvia nobility—tall and powerfully built, standing over six feet with the broad shoulders and commanding presence that characterized his bloodline. His face combined the harsh features typical of his family—strong jaw, prominent nose, and heavy brow—with unusually expressive gray-blue eyes that could shift from diplomatic warmth to battlefield intensity in an instant. His hair was dark brown with premature silver at the temples, typically worn shoulder-length and pulled back in the traditional style of Brevoy warriors. Unlike many nobles who favored ornate attire, Rordan dressed in practical clothing that reflected his dual identity as both ruler and warrior—quality materials in House Rogarvia's colors of crimson and gold, cut for functionality rather than ostentation. He wore minimal jewelry beyond the signet ring bearing the family's dragon crest and a gold medallion marking his position in the line of succession. A distinctive scar ran along his right cheek, earned during the border conflicts that marked his early military career. In formal settings, he carried the ancestral sword of his branch of House Rogarvia—a masterwork blade that disappeared along with him during the Vanishing. #### **Personality & Traits** - **Personality Summary:** Historical records describe Rordan as embodying the complex legacy of House Rogarvia—a nobleman who balanced the family's draconic pride with pragmatic leadership. He approached both governance and warfare with methodical thoroughness, weighing immediate actions against their long-term consequences for Brevoy's stability. To his family, he represented the ideal balance of Rogarvia qualities—the ambition and strength that won them the throne tempered by the wisdom to maintain it through diplomacy rather than force alone. To allies and subjects, he presented a carefully calibrated blend of aristocratic authority and approachable leadership that earned both respect and loyalty. His Rogarvia heritage manifested in his unwavering confidence, his strategic thinking, and his fierce protection of what he considered his rightful domain. Though capable of genuine compassion for those under his protection, he maintained the emotional distance he believed necessary for effective rule. Beneath his controlled exterior lay a complex individual who privately questioned certain Rogarvia traditions while publicly upholding the family's image of unshakable certainty—a contradiction that may have contributed to the mysterious circumstances surrounding the Vanishing. - **Strengths & Skills:** - **Military Strategy** – Exceptional ability to assess battlefield conditions and deploy forces effectively - **Political Acumen** – Remarkable talent for navigating the complex noble politics of Brevoy - **Personal Combat** – Formidable warrior trained in traditional Brevic fighting techniques - **Diplomatic Negotiation** – Skill at securing favorable terms while maintaining necessary alliances - **Crisis Management** – Talent for making clear decisions under pressure - **Weaknesses & Flaws:** - **Rogarvia Pride** – Sometimes allowed family honor to override more practical considerations - **Secretive Nature** – Tendency to withhold information even from allies, creating unnecessary tensions - **Cultural Traditionalism** – Occasional resistance to beneficial changes that challenged established customs - **Authoritarian Instincts** – Default to command rather than collaboration when under pressure - **Draconic Temper** – Rare but formidable anger when his authority was directly challenged - **Mannerisms & Speech Patterns:** - Spoke in measured, authoritative sentences that expected compliance rather than demanded it - Maintained intense eye contact during conversations, a technique that many found intimidating - Unconsciously touched his family signet ring when considering important decisions - Used precise, economical gestures that conveyed meaning without unnecessary flourish - Occasionally lapsed into ancient Brevic expressions when particularly focused or angered #### **Background & Story Role** - **Backstory Summary:** Born to a cadet branch of House Rogarvia during a period of relative stability in Brevoy, Rordan was raised with both the privileges of nobility and the practical education of a warrior house. From an early age, he showed natural aptitude for both military strategy and political maneuvering, qualities that marked him for potential leadership within the family. His defining opportunity came during border conflicts with northern barbarian tribes, where he distinguished himself not only through personal courage but through strategic innovations that minimized casualties while securing Brevoy's frontiers. These successes brought him to the attention of the main family line, leading to his elevation within House Rogarvia's hierarchy. Though not directly in line for the throne, his combination of military prowess and political skill made him an increasingly influential voice in Brevoy's governance. As tensions grew between the northern and southern regions of the kingdom, he became known as a moderate voice advocating for national unity while acknowledging regional differences—a position that earned him respect across traditional divides. In the years immediately preceding the Vanishing, historical records indicate he was entrusted with several sensitive diplomatic missions to ease tensions with neighboring powers. Some scholars speculate these missions may have uncovered information connected to the eventual disappearance of House Rogarvia, though no concrete evidence supports this theory. When the Vanishing occurred, Rordan disappeared along with all other members of House Rogarvia, leaving behind only rumors and questions. Unlike some family members who were publicly visible at the time, he was reportedly engaged in private research in the family archives, adding another layer of mystery to his fate. - **Current Status:** - Presumed deceased along with other members of House Rogarvia - Subject of numerous conspiracy theories regarding the Vanishing - Occasionally reported "sighted" in distant lands by unreliable sources - Some personal effects preserved in historical collections - Legacy continues to influence Brevoy politics through policies he helped establish - **Historical Connections:** - **[[House Rogarvia]]** – The vanished ruling family of which he was a prominent member - **[[Aldus Myrvayne]]** – Trusted advisor with whom he worked closely on diplomatic initiatives - **[[Kasmira Rogarvia]]** – Cousin from the main family line with whom he had a complex relationship - **[[House Surtova]]** – Noble family with whom he maintained cautious diplomatic relations - **[[Nikos Surtova]]** – Contemporary who later rose to prominence after the Vanishing - **Factions or Allegiances:** - **House Rogarvia** – His primary identity and loyalty - **The Brevoy Military Council** – Strategic body where he held significant influence - **The Northern Alliance** – Coalition of northern houses he helped coordinate - **The Dragonscale Compact** – Secret organization rumored to preserve Rogarvia knowledge - **Notable Items & Legacy:** - **The Rogarvia Signet** – Family ring marking his position, now a historical artifact - **Dragonbane** – Ancestral sword of his branch, missing since the Vanishing - **Personal Journals** – Fragmentary records preserved in historical archives - **Military Treatises** – Strategic writings that continue to influence Brevoy's military doctrine - **Diplomatic Protocols** – Formal procedures he established that outlasted his disappearance #### **Additional Notes** - **Recurring Themes:** - The tension between tradition and necessary adaptation - The responsibility of power and leadership - The mystery of the Vanishing and its implications - The legacy of House Rogarvia in modern Brevoy - **Player/GM Notes:** - Can serve as a historical figure whose legacy impacts current events - Might be connected to quests involving lost Rogarvia artifacts or knowledge - Could be used in storylines exploring the mystery of the Vanishing - His diplomatic initiatives provide context for current political situations - Despite his presumed death, his influence continues through institutions and policies he helped shape