House Rogarvia

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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