![[DALL·E 2025-02-22 16.20.51 - A noble heraldic crest for House Rogarvia, the vanished ruling family of Brevoy, featuring a majestic red dragon coiled around a golden crown, symboli.webp]] ### **House Rogarvia (Vanished)** - **Motto/Sigil:** *“Blood of Dragons, Throne Eternal”* / A **red dragon coiled around a golden crown** on a deep crimson field. - **Region & Holdings:** Once ruled all of **Brevoy**, seated in the **Ruby Fortress of New Stetven**. Their **castle and strongholds remain intact, but abandoned**, seized by House Surtova. - **House Colors:** **Crimson and gold**, symbolizing their **draconic lineage** and **right to rule**. - **Societal Standing:** **Vanished in the Year of the Vanishing (4699 AR)**—once the **ruling dynasty of Brevoy**, now a mystery and a legend. - **Primary Industry:** **Noble rule, military conquest, and arcane traditions.** The house **commissioned the greatest knights and mages**, securing Brevoy’s **dominance before their disappearance**. --- ### **House Structure & Leadership** - **Current Head of House:** **Unknown.** House Rogarvia’s entire bloodline **vanished overnight**, leaving no heirs. - **Heirs & Family Members:** - **Supposed lost heirs** are rumored to exist, hidden in exile or protected by loyalists. - **Loyal Retainers & Advisors (Presumed Missing or in Hiding):** - **Lord [[Rordan Rogarvia]]** – Last known ruler of Brevoy, presumed **dead or vanished**. - **Sir [[Aldus Myrvayne]]** – A loyal knight rumored to have **escaped the Vanishing**. - **Lady [[Kasmira Rogarvia]]** – A sorceress tied to **draconic magic**, last seen in New Stetven before the event. - **Notable Ancestral Figures:** - **Choral the Conqueror** – Founder of House Rogarvia, **a warlord who tamed red dragons** to unite Brevoy. - **King Urzen Rogarvia** – The last known Rogarvian monarch before **the Vanishing**. --- ### **Politics & Influence (Before the Vanishing)** - **Alliances & Rivals:** - **Enemies of House Surtova**, as Surtova seized power in their absence. - **Had strong ties to House Garess**, relying on their **military and stone fortifications**. - **Neutral with House Medvyed**, though some Medvyeds warned against Rogarvian expansionism. - **Political Ideals:** **Absolute monarchy, divine right to rule, and power through bloodline.** - **Reputation:** **Feared and respected rulers.** Some saw them as **tyrants**, others as **true kings with divine legitimacy**. - **Enemies & Feuds:** - **House Surtova actively erases their legacy**, ensuring no Rogarvian claims resurface. - **Various rebel factions claim to support ‘heirs’**, though many are frauds. - **Military Power:** - **Once had Brevoy’s greatest knights**, including **dragon-riding champions and elite mage-warriors**. - **Loyalist remnants may still exist**, waiting for an heir to return. - **Magical Affinity:** - **Draconic bloodlines run strong**, with many Rogarvians displaying **innate sorcery or powerful arcane abilities**. - **Some say their disappearance was magical in nature**, linked to **draconic forces or an ancient pact.** --- ### **House History & Lore** - **Founding & Origins:** - House Rogarvia was founded by **Choral the Conqueror**, a mysterious warlord who **subjugated Brevoy with fire and dragons**. - **Legends claim Choral made a pact with dragons**, but **its nature remains unknown**. - **Greatest Triumphs:** - **Uniting Brevoy** through conquest, ending centuries of warring city-states. - **Establishing New Stetven** as a **capital of wealth and power**. - **Darkest Secrets:** - Some believe **Choral’s pact came due**, leading to **the Vanishing**. - Others suggest **the Rogarvians experimented with draconic magic**, unlocking powers beyond their control. - **Current Struggles:** - **Rogarvian loyalists are hunted down by Surtova**, forcing them into hiding. - **If an heir exists, they must prove their lineage and reclaim their throne.** --- ### **Culture & Traditions** - **Core Values & Customs:** - **Bloodline is power.** Only those of true Rogarvian descent are considered rightful rulers. - **Strength rules—weakness is treason.** The house **did not tolerate failure** among its ranks. - **Preferred Fighting Style:** - **Heavy cavalry, dragon-riders, and arcane duelists.** - **Blades enchanted with fire magic** were common among their elite warriors. - **Religious Affiliations:** - **Apsu, god of dragons and leadership**, was their unofficial patron. - Some whispers say they may have **revered Dahak, the destructive dragon god**, in secret. - **Symbols of Power:** - **The Ruby Throne** – The **seat of Brevoy’s monarchy**, now held by House Surtova. - **The Dragon Banner of Rogarvia** – A **lost relic**, said to be tied to their rule’s legitimacy. --- ### **Additional Notes** - **Inspiration & Vibe:** - **Targaryens from Game of Thrones** meets **Imperial Rome**—a house **of conquerors, arcane rulers, and vanished kings**. - **Potential Story Hooks:** - **A lost Rogarvian heir may surface**, challenging Surtova’s rule. - **The truth behind the Vanishing could be uncovered**, revealing a **powerful secret or a terrible danger**. - **Remnants of their dragon-bound magic might still exist**, hidden in ruins or old fortresses.