The Chronicles Of Kethira

*Note: The information provided is a starting point. Feel free to use the family histories provided to build your character's backstories.  House Carellian The Royal Bloodline Seat:  The Palace on the Rock, Morgansfort Influence: Crown, diplomacy, governance Notable Members: King Zerne Carelian Princess Elara Carelian Queen Zauriel Carelian (deceased) Queen Zelene Carelian (deceased) Reputation: The dynasty that unified Kethira. Symbol: A golden sun rising above a silver tower. Motto: "The Dawn Endures." House Aurelian The Ancient Keepers Seat: Aurell Keep, Morgansfort Influence: History, noble alliances, succession claims Reputation: The oldest surviving bloodline in Kethira. Many believe House Aurelian ruled before the Carelians. Aurelians have influence throughout Kethira, and hold various positions of power and influence throughout Kethira.  Several scholars quietly support their historical claims. Symbol: A white stag ben...

 1. The Temple of the Crown Deity: Solonar, The Golden King God of Law, Kingship, and Civilization Temple: The Crown Symbol: A golden crown atop a silver tower. Alignment: Lawful Good Titles: The Golden King Lord of the First Throne Keeper of Oaths Solonar is said to have taught humanity how to build kingdoms and establish laws. His priests serve as: judges royal advisors magistrates diplomats King Zerne is considered one of Solonar's most devoted followers. Sacred Teaching "A kingdom survives not through strength, but through duty." Domains: Kingship, law, justice, duty, civilization. The Temple of the Crown teaches: "Chaos is the first victory of darkness." Its priests advise rulers and magistrates. King Zerne is closely associated with this temple. Many nobles worship here. Headquarters Morgansfort Followers Nobles Judges Administrators Royal officials 2. The Temple of the Hearth Deity: Elyra, The Hearth...

Introduction:  Kethira is also home to many threats, all with their own backstories. Kethira is home to dragons of red, green, black, and gold are sighted often, flying over cities and towns as they travel to and from their lairs. A family of red dragons, led by the venerable Vorthyx the Red, reside on a high peak in the Thurdona Mountains. A family of black dragons reside in the ruins of the old cathedral in the north country, led by the ancient Morghul the Black. Sylvara the Green is known as the “Judge of the Forests”. Green dragon sightings are the most common, and their activities do not infringe upon human settlements…for now. The one enigma is Aurion the Golden, an ancient gold dragon who maintains a museum in his lair which tells the history of Kethira. He had been watching over Morgansfort like a reclusive guardian, but no one has seen him for over a year. Each dragon rules over their territory like a kingdom.   Recently, a wandering blue dragon has returned to Barrow...

 Timeline of Kethiran Rulers:  AW 1 - AW 9: King Kesidon Carelian the Great Unifier  Wife 1: Princess Yelina Barrow  Wife 2:  Lady Arielle Hallow Children of Yelina: Zauriel  Children of Arielle: Kesidon II,  and Krispen AW 9 - AW 16: King Asper the Noble Wife: Zauriel Carelian Children: Zane, Zerne, Zaradith, and Zinnia AW 16 - AW 44: Queen Zauriel, Our Protector Husband: King Asper the Noble (deceased)  Children: Karza, Zane, Zerne, and Keelyn AW 45: King Zane the Knowing Wife: None  Children: None AW 45 - AW 67 (present): King Zerne the Defender Wife: 1: Zelene Slateholm Carelian (unknown), 2: Maerith Chalise Carelian (deceased) Children of Queen Zelene: Pernumbra Carelian, aka Pernumbra the Veiled Children of Queen Maerith: Elara Carelian (paladin of the Royal Court) Rhea Adiri (illegitimate half-daughter of Baron Karza Carelian) (note: AW: After War. Reads as xxx years after The War of Black Ash) The Royal Family and Prominent Associates...