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-One night, of thunder storms and earthquakes, about ten years ago, three unexpected events took place that threw the whole of Brevoy into turmoil - and the effects are still being felt today.
+One night, of thunder storms and earthquakes, about ten years ago, three unexpected events took place that threw the whole of Brevoy into turmoil - and the effects are still being felt today.  <color #c3c3c3>//Page updated Jan 2023//</color>
 )  Urzen Rogarvia  (King of All Brevoy) and all of his blood relations, no matter how distant, just suddenly disappeared over night.  One night they were there, next morning they weren't.  Anyone who could trace their heritage back to Choral the Conqueror (even babies and children) just disappeared overnight.    There have  been a couple of claimants, who were disproved etc -  but basically, the whole of the Royal Family disappeared mysteriously over night.
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 The Rostland Aldori are, perhaps, the original group of the Aldori ‘Super Family’, led by the indomitable //Lady Jamandi Aldori//.  A true descendent of the original ruler and the First Sword Lord she has started to use the title of baron again. These are the Aldori who stayed in place after their conquest by Choral the Conqueror, but did not really accept his rule. They are based in the eastern most parts of Rostland and the city of Restov.
-They control a small area of land close to the border between Brevoy and Iobaria (which they have settled recently), it is well away from the political centre. They have other holdings in the city of Restov. Like many other members of the ‘Super Family’ they are renowned Duellists, Fighters and Mercenaries. Unlike many other Noble families, each new generation has to be adopted into the family afresh. Very few don’t ask to be adopted, and very few are rejected. – but they are continually refreshed by people loyal to the cause of the Aldori.
+Recently, they gained control over much of their original land, although they are still subject to King Nikolai Surtova, although they have significant holdings in the city of Restov as well. Like many other members of the ‘Super Family’ they are renowned Duellists, Fighters and Mercenaries. Unlike many other Noble families, each new generation has to be adopted into the family afresh. Very few don’t ask to be adopted, and very few are rejected – but they are continually refreshed by people loyal to the cause of the Aldori.
-With secondary titles and interests Lady Jamandi has about 80 Influence points.
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 //The Khavortorov family// are a hot-tempered family that has produced knights for many generations and are a branch of the Aldori ‘super family’.  They accepted Rogarvian rule, prospered by providing paid military support to the Rogarvian kings, and were awarded a barony for their services. They are based in New Stetven and their barony to the east of the city.
-Their wealth and influence comes from a top quality, Aldori Style, sword school in New Stetven and a set of mercenary barracks. Baron Khavortorov rules the family from a small castle in his barony. Like many other members of the ‘Super Family’ they are renowned Duellists, Fighters and Mercenaries.  They have a good working relationship with House Ventus and  60 Influence points.
+Their wealth and influence comes, primarily, from a top quality, Aldori Style, sword school in New Stetven and a set of mercenary barracks. Baron Khavortorov rules the family from a small castle in his barony. Like many other members of the ‘Super Family’ they are renowned Duellists, Fighters and Mercenaries.  They have a good working relationship with House Ventus.
 ==== Skywatch ====
-//Lady Carmela Rogarvia-Green, Viscount Skywatch// controls the area around Skywatch.  The city itself might be sealed, but in the surrounding countryside life goes on.  The Lady Carmela was married to the Rogarvian Viscount who marshalled the troops that kept the Skywatch countryside in order.  When the Viscount ‘disappeared’ one of his officers tried to take command - however, Lady Carmela used her house troops to put down that rebellion.  Others rallied to her cause, and (with their help) she took control of the region and claimed the role of Viscount for herself, although she states publicly, that she is holding the title in lieu of her ex-husband and will answer to the Count when Skywatch is reopened.  She  is a formidable diplomat, who employs good commanders and loyal soldiers.
+//Lady Carmela Rogarvia-Green, Viscount Skywatch// controls the area around Skywatch.  The city itself might be sealed, but in the surrounding countryside life goes on.  The Lady Carmela was married to the Rogarvian Viscount who marshalled the troops that kept the Skywatch countryside in order.  When the Viscount ‘disappeared’ one of his officers tried to take command - however, Lady Carmela used her house troops to put down that rebellion.  Others rallied to her cause, and (with their help) she took control of the region and claimed the role of Viscount for herself, although she stated publicly, that she is holding the title in lieu of her ex-husband and will answer to the Count when Skywatch is reopened.  She is a formidable diplomat, who employs good commanders and loyal soldiers. However, her position was confirmed as part of the treaty between the Nobles and King Surtova, after the 'Almost War'.
+Carmela has married again (one of her local lords) and rules the local countryside as its Lord. She commands a sizeable army and has a number of minor lords and lordlings who support her. She makes the old patriarchal lords uncomfortable - particularly as she has declared her young son to be her heir. She is a formidable diplomat, and her new husband is a good soldier.
-Carmela has married again (one of her local lords) and rules the local countryside as its Lord. She commands a sizeable army and has a number of minor lords and lordlings who support her. She makes the old patriarchal lords uncomfortable - particularly as she has declared her six year old son to be her heir. She is a formidable diplomat, and her new husband is a good soldier and they have  60 Influence points.
-Her position was confirmed as part of the treaty between the Nobles and King Surtova, after the 'Almost War'.
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 ===== New Stetven Nobility =====
 [[stolen_land:brevoy:new_stetven|New Stetven - Capital of Brevoy]] \\
-The population of this northern metropolis is impressive -  large enough that if they should ever find their voice you would want to listen.  Fortunately, they generally settle for grumbling loudly about problems, rather than facing them head on.  However, the New Stetven City Watch and Militia could be a political significant force – if their commander (Captain Flamane) thought it was in his interests.
+The population of this northern metropolis is impressive -  large enough that if they should ever find their voice you would want to listen.  Fortunately, they generally settle for grumbling loudly about problems, rather than facing them head on.  However, the New Stetven City Watch and Militia could be a significant political force – if their commander (Captain Flamane) thought it was in his interests.
 === Rogarvian Survivors ===
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 ==== New Stetven Nobles ====
 They consist of new money families, refugees from abroad and old families that didn’t make it big - all sorts.  Many own enough land, property or businesses in, or around, New Stetven to keep a large manor house or a small estate – and there are enough of them that, when they band together, they have a voice.  **Some Examples include ...**
-  * //House Cartan// - led by, the almost legendary, Lady Luna Cartan.  She wears a black formal robes decorated with black stones and walks with a silver topped cane. They are based in New Stetven, and many of the wealthier city districts in New Steven boast a Casters Tower, or Exotic Artisan’s Workshop that is owned by House Cartan. Count in secondary titles and interests and they have about 50 Influence points.
+  * //House Cartan// - led by, the almost legendary, Lady Luna Cartan.  She wears a black formal robes decorated with black stones and walks with a silver topped cane. They are based in New Stetven, and many of the wealthier city districts in New Steven boast a Casters Tower, or Exotic Artisan’s Workshop that is owned by House Cartan.
-  * //House Ventus// - are an aristocratic house comfortably situated in New Stetven - the head of House bears the title ‘Master of the North Wind’. A title conferred on them by House Rogarvia for their help in managing New Steven and Brevoy as a whole.  The street rumours are that their fortunes are all based on a genie’s kiss, they are characterised by Blonde Hair and light blue eyes. House Ventus are a family of gifted sorcerers - who provide mercenary spell services. They tend to be fairly skilled combat sorcerers and are accustomed to working closely with House Khavortorov.  They have about 34 Influence points
+  * //House Ventus// - are an aristocratic house comfortably situated in New Stetven - the head of House bears the title ‘Master of the North Wind’. A title conferred on them by House Rogarvia for their help in managing New Steven and Brevoy as a whole.  The street rumours are that their fortunes are all based on a genie’s kiss, they are characterised by Blonde Hair and light blue eyes. House Ventus are a family of gifted sorcerers - who provide mercenary spell services. They tend to be fairly skilled combat sorcerers and are accustomed to working closely with House Khavortorov.
-  * //House Ragoon// –  once held land out near Skywatch, but conceded their ownership to the Rogarvia very early on. In return they were given a minor title, allowed to keep most of their possessions and permitted to move to New Stetven.  The years haven’t been good to them. At one point a family member was suspected of planning a coup against the crown, and only just managed to buy themselves out of being sent into exile. Just as bad, one Lord Ragoon was an addicted gambler and almost lost all of the family’s fortunes. But they are fighting back again. This time in the mid-scale hospitality market. Lord-Dominus Ragoon has about 27 Influence points.
+  * //House Ragoon// –  once held land out near Skywatch, but conceded their ownership to the Rogarvia very early on. In return they were given a minor title, allowed to keep most of their possessions and permitted to move to New Stetven.  The years haven’t been good to them. At one point a family member was suspected of planning a coup against the crown, and only just managed to buy themselves out of being sent into exile. Just as bad, one Lord Ragoon was an addicted gambler and almost lost all of the family’s fortunes. But they are fighting back again. This time in the mid-scale hospitality market.
-  * //House Chamenda// –  Of part Vudran Ancestry, they are importers of Spices, Fine Teas and Exotic Liqueurs – as well as  restaurateurs.   16 influence points.
+  * //House Chamenda// –  Of part Vudran Ancestry, they are importers of Spices, Fine Teas and Exotic Liqueurs – as well as  restaurateurs.
-  * //The Cullertons// – A minor part of the ruling family that was expelled from Lambreth by Dictator Kamdyn Arnefax, in 4675. This branch of the family, currently led by Flora Cullerton,  managed to escape with a few family heirlooms, then sold those to buy a single tenement building in New Stetven. Then, over the years they expanded. Most of their current wealth comes from a series of rented properties – Tenements, apartment houses (as well as those listed) – The Cullertons are worth about 15 Influence points.
+  * //The Cullertons// – A minor part of the ruling family that was expelled from Lambreth by Dictator Kamdyn Arnefax, in 4675. This branch of the family, currently led by Flora Cullerton,  managed to escape with a few family heirlooms, then sold those to buy a single tenement building in New Stetven. Then, over the years they expanded. Most of their current wealth comes from a series of rented properties – Tenements and apartment houses.
-  * //Lady Gray//  - Was married to an influential (and fairly sensible) Rogavian before the disappearance.  Among other things they invested in a small merchant business, with mule trains serving the local area.  Now in her mid 30s, she is not a rich woman, and lives at The Merchant House where she oversees operations personally.  She  has 14 Influence points - she is one of the most influential of New Stetven's Small Merchants.
+  * //Lady Gray//  - Was married to an influential (and fairly sensible) Rogavian before the disappearance.  Among other things they invested in a small merchant business, with mule trains serving the local area.  Now in her mid 40s, she is not a rich woman, and lives at The Merchant House where she oversees operations personally.  She  maintains contact with many other Rogavarian Survivors and is one of the most influential of New Stetven's Small Merchants.
-  * //Lord Flame// – is now a lonely old man. He once held quite a senior officer in the New Steven Local Government – but his work took all of his time and he never married. Now he survives on his pension and lives alone (apart from his servants) in a small mansion house in New Stetven. He has a personal influence score of 13.
+  * //Lord Flame// – is now a lonely old man. He once held quite a senior officer in the New Steven Local Government – but his work took all of his time and he never married. Now he survives on his pension and lives alone (apart from his servants) in a small mansion house in New Stetven.
-  * //Captain, Sir Richard Flamane// – Captain of the New Stetven Militia.  Once married to a (now disappeared) Rogarvian wife.  He was a commander in the Rogarvian Military, and arranged his own transfer (and promotion) to the militia in the days immediately after the Rogarvian disappearance.  In his late 40s – he is still the senior officer in the Militia. 12 Influence Points.
+  * //Captain, Sir Richard Flamane// – Captain of the New Stetven Militia.  Once married to a (now disappeared) Rogarvian wife.  He was a commander in the Rogarvian Military, and arranged his own transfer (and promotion) to the militia in the days immediately after the Rogarvian disappearance.  In his late 40s – he is still the senior officer in the Militia.
-  * //Amelie de leMaistre// - She came to New Stetven from Ustalav, a generation ago (about 4688) and set up as a small local merchant house.  She is the younger sister of The Master of Feldgrau, a house that lost their land and menfolk in The War without Rivals. She led the family to re-establish themselves, as merchants working along the New Steven – Restov trade route.  Now Henry (the oldest surviving male of the line) has started to establish the family in the new colony of Midmarch. The family goal has always been to reclaim their aristocratic status. Amelie has 11 Influence points, and is one of the most influential of New Stetven's Small Merchants.
+  * //Amelie de leMaistre// - She came to New Stetven from Ustalav, a generation ago (about 4688) and set up as a small local merchant house.  She is the younger sister of The Master of Feldgrau, a house that lost their land and menfolk in The War without Rivals. She led the family to re-establish themselves, as merchants working along the New Steven – Restov trade route.  Now Henry (the oldest surviving male of the line) has started to establish the family in the new colony of Midmarch. The family goal has always been to reclaim their aristocratic status. Amelie  is one of the most influential of New Stetven's Small Merchants.
+  * //Poran al Gorka// - he is the leader of New Stetven's dwarves.  Initially fragmented, under Poran's guidance the dwarves are starting to work together as a community.  As always, they are among the best smiths and stone workers, and make exquisite jewellery.
 ==== South Stetven Farmers ====
-South of New Stetven the banks (on both sides) of the  East Sellen river is dotted with villages, farms and fishing hamlets.  Piers allow boats and small ships to  stop and load (or unload) cargo – and they carry Fish, Grain, Raw Linen and Hemp  up the river to New Stetven.  These settlements run right down to the Brevoy Borders – and their residents are a tough and fierce lot.  The lordlings of these villages (mainly Master of ...) are descended from the leaders of Choral’s original horde – and while they were loyal to the Rogarvia -  they are less loyal to the Surtova and are somewhat unpredictable.  ++Note| Farmers in this context means the lordlings who own manage and control the farming villages and communities.  The equivalent of Lords of the Manor or Country Squires who hold the title ‘Master of Xxxx’++
+South of New Stetven the banks (on both sides) of the  East Sellen river is dotted with villages, farms and fishing hamlets.  Jetties allow boats to  stop and load (or unload) cargo – and they carry Fish, Grain, Raw Linen and Hemp up the river to New Stetven.  These settlements run right down to the Brevoy Borders – and their residents are a tough and fierce lot.  The lordlings of these villages  are descended from the leaders of Choral’s original horde – and while they were loyal to the Rogarvia -  they are less loyal to the Surtova and are somewhat unpredictable.  ++Note| Farmers in this context means the lordlings who own manage and control the farming villages and communities.  The equivalent of Lords of the Manor or Country Squires.
-//Telgar Gurov// Leads the South Steven Farmers.  He was never much of a farmer (he leaves that to the rest of clan) and is seen by many as a throwback to his ancestors.  Telgar is somewhat of an Intimidating leader -  but it seems to work well enough among his rough and ready people.  Telgar Gurov has 19 Influence points.
+//Telgar Gurov// Leads the South Steven Farmers.  He was never much of a farmer (he leaves that to the rest of clan) and is seen by many as a throwback to his ancestors.  Telgar is somewhat of an intimidating leader -  but it seems to work well enough among his rough and ready people.
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-==== Varnhold ====
-Varn of Varnhold -  Maegar Varn is a minor noble  tasked by Restov to deal with the Nomen centaurs.  His reward will be dominion over the town he builds.  It hasn’t been going as well as it could.
-Maegar Varn has 24 Influence Points.
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 There are a number of other aristocrats that wield some influence.  These include ...
-  * //Baron Varn of Vin // controls a small estate that abuts Lady Carmela's increased holdings. As an outlying estate towards the Icerime mountains, he is part of the old county of Skywatch, but fell outside the control of the Viscount. However, he is on good terms with Lady Carmela and is supportive of her claim - if only because it keeps the other local lords under control while maintaining Varn's independence. Carmella, on the other hand, realises that Vin is a buffer between her claims and the Medveyed - which means she is less likely to be seen as a threat. One of his sons is Maegar Varn, Lord of Varnhold. Varn of Vin has about 25 Influence points.
+  * //Baron Varn of Vin // controls a small estate that abuts Lady Carmela's increased holdings. As an outlying estate towards the Icerime mountains, he is part of the old county of Skywatch, but fell outside the control of the Viscount. However, he is on good terms with Lady Carmela and is supportive of her claim - if only because it keeps the other local lords under control while maintaining Varn's independence. Carmella, on the other hand, realises that Vin is a buffer between her claims and the Medveyed - which means she is less likely to be seen as a threat. One of his sons is Maegar Varn, was  Lord of Varnhold, before the arrival of the lich, Vordakai. Influence points.
-  * //Clan Golka// – Until recently controlled a Minehold, called High Delve, in the Goluskin Mountains. Then 10 years ago, on the same night the Rogarvia disappeared, so did High Delve. There was an earthquake and a landslide and the whole mine hold disappeared. Despite searching, no one has managed to find an entrance to it yet. The Baron’s son was in Grayhaven on that fateful night, and taken over his father’s title and responsibilities as he oversees the remaining elements of the clan and organises search parties into the mountains. The Golka still have a few Master Forges in trade partner cities, and this keeps them ‘in the game’ as far as Brevoy Politics is concerned. With secondary titles and interests and they have about 25 Influence points.
+  * //Mayor of Brundeston// -  The mining town of Brundeston in eastern Rostland is the new 'spiritual' home to the dwarves of Clan Golka. Most dwarves throughout southern Brevoy and the northern River Kingdoms have relatives from here, and gem, ore and metal traders from Brunderton can often be found peddling their wares along the Sellen's many tributaries. While there are Dwarf 'outposts' in Greyhaven, New Steven and Restov -  Brundeston is their primary stronghold.
-  * //Mayor of Brunderton// -  The mining town of Brunderton in eastern Rostland in Brevoy is home to a relatively large number of dwarves for the region. Most dwarves throughout southern Brevoy and the northern River Kingdoms have relatives from here, and gem and ore traders from Brunderton can often be found peddling their wares along the Sellen's many tributaries.  With secondary interests etc, the Mayor of Brunderton has 20 Influence Points.
+  * //Rowle of Smallhurst// -  Thomas Rowle, Master of Smallhurst, lives in a well-fortified keep on the Great North Road. The keep has a village built inside its palisaded bailey and provides a safe over-night stop for trade caravans and travellers of all types.
-  * //Rowle of Smallhurst// -  Thomas Rowle, Master of Smallhurst, lives in a well-fortified keep on the Great North Road. The keep has a village built inside its palisaded bailey and provides a safe over-night stop for trade caravans and travellers of all types.  Master Rowle has 16 Influence points.