House Seregon
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House Seregon is a noble elven family and house currently situated in the Exilic Kingdom of Númendil with their own landed hold of Caladras. Much of the lineage and past of the house is storied, yet their reach extends beyond their hold with roots and branches extending into a wide sweep of kingdoms and nations. House Seregon's history leaves and enduring legacy set out by the house's founder, Ikur Sullas. Through the patriarchal lead of Ikur and followed with the matriarchal lead of Dele Seregon, the house has risen to prominence within the realm. A turning point was reached for the house after the matriarch uprooted their place in Haelun'or and took the remnant members to Barrowton which would later become Nùmendil. A marriage between the Sullas Talonnii and House Seregon saw a patriarch join as an equal to Dele, and the house's prominence started to take hold as their commitment to the kingdom and to that of Tar-Nùmenatär granted them the Lordship of Caladras.
Characterized by fair skin, lighter hair tones, and a unique balance of physical and academic prowess, the Seregons are known for their determination and sense of justice, House Seregon's legacy continues to evolve, leaving an indelible mark on our realm.
History & Origins
The Seregons of yesteryear have a history best forgotten. The achievements of those in the past centuries are far more remarkable than any rumored insanity. Ikur Sullas, former Patriarch, served as Sohaer for an interim period during Axios. The system born from his reign, dubbed the Ikur’onn Sohaer System, has been utilized to this day to ensure a peaceful transition of power during times of strife.
A new chapter of Seregonian History began in early Arcas, with the arrival of Dele Seregon, then Dele Velulaei’vallehiuwerih (lit; Moonbrook) to Laureh’thilln during a period of strife. Some years following her return, then-Patriarch Ikur Sullas returned with his wife, Aiera, and their children. In coming months, Ikur would name Dele as his successor as Aiera was legitimized as a Sullas and took up the mantle of Laurir.
The decades following saw the Matriarch and her kin thrive in Laureh’thilln. The name Seregon became synonymous with learning during this time, as the unnamed clinic and the Eternal Library were both staffed by members of the family. Lessons in history, elvish, medicine, and more were led by Seregons. The Laurir Dele would serve the Silver Republic for eighty-two years as Okarir’hiylun. An extensive tenure for a republic that lasted only two years longer. As instability and strife became ever more common in Haelun’or, a series of events would lead to the death of Malaurir Azorella Elibar’acal, thus plunging the Silver State into a dark period.
Following her resignation as Okarir’hiylun and the strife that followed Ikur’s resignation from Maheral, many members vacated the Silver State in early Almaris. They were scattered to the four winds, only briefly re-uniting later during the Almaris years before returning to the lives they made for themselves. Celia’nor, The Barrow Marches, and Haelun’or played host to a number of Seregons.
It was within The Barrow Marches and the Lordship of Barrowton that Laurir Dele would settle again. The fractures of the family began to mend and rejoin as the matriarch entered a courtship and marriage that would once again tie the Seregon and Sullas families together. In the form of an old friend and student, Light found the Vulture and the animosity of two would become one. Saoren Sullas, then rescinded from his name, took to the Seregon namesake with their wedding. Years of dedication would lead Saoren to stand alongside his wife as patriarch to her matriarch.
Following the excisement from Almaris and the arrival to Aevos, a great number of Seregons now live in the White City of Númenost in the Exilic Kingdom of Númendil. With the two family heads effectively exiled from Haelun’or, the Seregons built new roots for themselves oathed to the Adunic king, Tar-Númenatär of House Arthalionath.
Soon enough, the family would see their dedications paid in return as an enfeoffment from Tar-Númenatär would see the Seregons with a true land to their own. The Lordship of Caladras would be founded by the matriarch, Dele, and patriarch, Saoren. The two would become Lady and Lord of the lands, respectively.
Appearance and Traits
The members of the Seregon family are fair-skinned, often freckled with sun-exposure, and with softer and more rounded features. With any extensive elven family, traits vary, but the Seregons almost unilaterally have lighter hair tones, such as golden blonde, golden red, or even silver. Silver hair is typical of the Elibar’acal-Seregon line from which Ikur Sullas descends from. Golden blonde and golden-reds are more likely to occur in individuals from the Velulaei’vallehiuwerih-Seregon line, which Dele Seregon descends from. The height of a Seregon remains on average for most high elves, between 5’10” and 6’4”, but notably the women descended from the bloodline err on the taller side than the men. Unlike many high elven families, an almost outlier trait for many Seregons is their fuller figures and wider framed features.
Much of the Seregon family are martial with a tendency for physical strength and the occupations and hobbies that go along with that. A Seregon holds both their academic pursuits and their physical skills in equal value, but may favor one over the other in times of peace or in times of strife. The balance of knowledge and physical prowess lead many Seregons towards occupations such as; farming, fighting, smithing, and teaching.
An unusual trait for many High Elves, Seregons shun all Voidal Magics due to the poisoning of the body. While a few have taken to the practice, they are considered outliers which lead some Seregons to take up Fi’harren’tayna. One of the most notable Fi “Mages” being Ikur Sullas. In recent decades, the Seregons have begun to lean into the practices of Templarism and Paladinism.
The Seregons are often head-strong with a propensity for arrogant behaviors. Dedication and passion for themselves and their loved ones brings a sense that a Seregon may seem quick to anger and vengeful to correct wrongdoing. Yet, for every bit of that explosive passion is the intrinsic understanding and pursuit for the greater good. A Seregon with rage in their eyes likely has just cause to back up that anger.
Etymology
Seregon is unique among almost all high elven families, the origins of Seregon derive from old Adunic with the words for sereg (“blood”) + gond (“great stone, rock”). While the direct origins and meaning for why this is the case is lost to time, it is theorized that the earliest members of Seregon were affiliated with old Idunia. In all likelihood, the cultures and language around Idunia may have referred to a type of alchemical herb as ‘Seregon’ or “Blood of Stone”.
A. noun. "Blood of Stone", a plant with deep red flowers commonly known as “stonecrop” in Common and “Sedum” in Flexio.
Notable Figures
Rinaedith Seregon, a close cousin of Dele Seregon and distant cousin of Ikur Sullas, was not public about her life or achievements. Very little is known, even to those who knew her. Rinaedith left Laureh'thilln, and Haelun'or, changed forever. She was one of the youngest Okarir'maehr to have served on the Silver Council. She spent much of her youth dedicated to rebuilding the Eternal Library to its former glory. Her term on the council was marked by the large sum of books, and artifacts, she managed to curate for the Eternal Library on top of what she restored after the collection had been ransacked. After conflict reached Laureh'thill during the Voidal Incursion, Rinaedith was left blinded after standing against a Voidal Horror that sought to corrupt her fellow mali'aheral. Several years later, Rinaedith resigned and left Haelun'or before her fiftieth birthday. She has not been seen since, but it is rumored she is still traveling the world, teaching and sharing the Maehr'sae Hiylun'ehya.
