Wyrmguard/Reflection

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Wyrmguard Thematic Inclinations

"A very old house in the Oathlands, House Wyrmguard has existed since the time of the Reckoning, when it split from House Valardin as a member of the family was granted their own march to rule independently. While the blood has grown distant over the past thousand years, House Wyrmguard still represents some of the most stalwart and loyal backers of their ancient cousins in House Valardin. Fiercely loyal and fearless, House Wyrmguard has been found on the front lines against any wars with the shavs, frequently leading the forces of the Duke of Telmarch."

When speaking in regards to the theme of House Wyrmguard, the most prominent thematic influence would be Arthurian legend. The knights of the round-table, a sense of honor and duty to a greater cause beyond their own territories. There is an air of the ancient to Blancbier and the surrounding areas as if this is where the heart of many commonly known fairy tales were born.

That said, while there may be a prominent stereotype that most Wyrmguards and their house affiliated denizens are of a more noble and faithful mien, it is not the only character archetype acceptable or available. Every great house is diverse in the types of people within it, so if you're looking to design a Wyrmguard relative, vassal, commoner or otherwise... don't feel limited to just the pomp and circumstance!

The Great Fortress City of Blancbier

"Nearly as old as Sanctum, the fortress city of Blancbier was founded as a northern march to guard the approach of the Valardin capital city after the Reckoning. Sometimes called the City of Mercy, many worshipers of Lagoma come to study the healing arts and the funeral rites of the pyre."

They aren't joking when they call it "the Great Fortress City." By all accounts, Blancbier is quite literally a fortress. Built atop the hill over a rolling plain overlooking its territories, the city itself rises up on thick walls of carved stone and is broken down into sectional districts. Each district represents a different trade focus or export Blancbier is known for in addition to a housing district for both the Upper/Middle and then lower class. Even in the less reputable areas, the city is surprisingly clean.