House Silverwater (Kylorne)

House Silverwater of River'reach is a noble family whose seat is Stronghold Silverwater next to the Kumani River. They are among the most powerful, rich and most of all loyal vassals of the Salt Rock Throne. Unlike most other noble Houses, the Silverwaters didn't have a rival House. During the Defense of the Citadel of Stars, some members of this House managed to escape to Eldham and were welcomed in the Kingdom of Aurea. 
==History==
===Founding===
Aelex Silverwater was originally a Valor Knight known as Ser Aelex "the Steadfast". He got personally knighted by the Castenkul in a ceremony for experienced swordsmen. Due to his position, he was also responsible for a large regiment of River Knight’s during battles. When Halef the II began conspiring against the Riverfolk Elves in River'reach, fearing that the river elves would become superior, Ser Aelex was ordered to move his regiment of knights on the outer wall of the castle. It is there that Castenkul Halef II ordered the killing of every elve in the nation. Aelex moved his knights down the river to "get rid of the elves living there" but actually escorted the elves safely across the mountains instead of killing them. 
Halef II got assassinated in the middle of his elve purge and Fehnir III was crowned as the new Castenkul. Fehnir started the search for the lost Riverfolk Elves to restore the population. That's where he heard the story of Aelex saving a bunch of elves. The Castenkul recognized the courage and steadfastness of Aelex and rewarded him with the permission to start a noble House while they were both staring at the moonlight-reflecting Kumani River. Aelex therefore named his house Silverwater. The Coat of Arms displays a silver line within a white line over a blue field. This represents the moonlight being reflected by the river. He built Stronghold Silverwater on a hill next to the river which still is the seat of this noble House. When Aelex died, the Silverwater motto became "Steadfast and loyal!" as they were the 2 characteristics that described Aelex best and the family wanted to honor him until the end of Silverwater existence. The old motto is unknown. House Silverwater would be one of the more prominent and powerful houses of River'Reach for many years to come.
=== Massacre at the Reach ===
Years after Aelex Silverwater died, Fehnir III drove himself mad and caused massive unrest within his Kingdom. Even though House Silverwater was created by his permission, they took up arms against their mad Castenkul. After intense fighting Fehnir III managed to escape from the castle and ordered 12 ships filled with explosives to sail into the castle's walls. The castle exploded along with Anthony and Brandon Silverwater who were fighting on the walls. Richard Silverwater was the only family member to survive, fearing that he will become the last Silverwater to ever live. 
==Recent events==
=== Convertion to the Church of Latternism ===
Since it's founding, members of House Silverwater had been worshippers of the River Faith, later also known as the Old Faith. The River Faith involved the idolization of the Kumani River and all that it produced. Tidecallers collected clay from the river and used it to paint stripes and circles on their faces. Fanatic followers even only ate fish that was harvested from the Kumani river or crops that were grown using water from the river. After the Massacre at the Reach many people lost faith in the Flowing God, making the religion slowly fade away. Not long after his King, Richard also converted to the Church of Latternism.
=== Creation of the Silver Gatherers ===
Silver Gatherers is a small resource gathering service made by House Silverwater. It was founded to aid Barons, Lords or even common citizens to rebuild their cities, towns and houses. The Silver Gatherers would deliver a barrel filled with their desired resources for a very cheap price.  
=== Kylornean Apocalypse ===
Richard, Jake, Nomi and Robert Silverwater accompanied the other defenders of the Citadel of Stars, as they summoned their strength. During the fight, Richard got hit in the chest with an arrow. He commanded his son to flee with his wife and their son, to carry the torch of their lineage, to protect the flame of hope that flickered within them. Jake, Nomi and Robert, tears streaming down their faces, hesitated for an agonizing moment before fleeing towards the waiting boat that Richard had prepared the day before. Seconds later, the relentless Barbarians overwhelmed Richard, their brutality consuming him. With his final breath, he knew he had bought his family precious time to escape. Baron Richard Silverwater, blind but unyielding, would be forever entwined with the Citadel of Stars, as a guardian who defended it until his very last heartbeat.
In the darkened aftermath, as the world slipped into the clutches of oblivion, the memory of Richard's sacrifice endured. The boat carrying his loved ones sailed away, carrying with it the burden of their legacy.
==Family Members==
Name 	Title	Age 	Description
Aelix Silverwater 	Baron	Deceased	Aelix is the founder of this noble House and therefore the first Silverwater. He was nicknamed Aelix "the Steadfast" for his unwavering loyalty to whoever sits on the Salt Rock Throne. Yet his nickname didn't stop him from secretly escorting elves when the throne actually ordered him to kill the elves.
Myriame (unknown) 	None 	Deceased	She died a few years after Aelix passed away due to his old age and rough style of living. Many believe her death was due to a broken heart. From her death on, she was known as Myriame "the Brokenhearted".
Anthony Silverwater	Lord 	Deceased	Anthony was Aelix his beloved son. He was known for being kind and looking after his knights and family members. This resulted in him being called Anthony "the Father". He got killed in the Massacre at the Reach.
Jeyne Forel 	None 	Deceased	Anthony asked Jeyne's hand while they were sailing across the Kumani River. She died giving birth to her second son, Richard. Her sudden and unforeseen death is probably why Jeyne was never given a nickname.
Brandon Silverwater	Lord 	Deceased	Brandon "the Brave" was an excellent spear wielder. Survivors of the Massacre at the Reach claim that he had over 50 confirmed kills during the battle. He was given his nickname a few hours before he died.
Hilda Silverwater 	Lady 	Deceased	Since Brandon wanted to make his father proud, he took Hilda as his bride. Hilda was from a much smaller but rich family. She had long blonde locks and blue eyes such as Brandon himself. She died of old age after living most of her life as a widow.
Richard Silverwater	Baron	Deceased	Richard was the only Silverwater that survived the Massacre at the Reach. Even though he lives in fear that he might be the last Silverwater in history, he was named Richard "the Loyal" due to his contributions to the Salt Rock Throne without ever asking anything in return.
Jake Silverwater 	King 	41 	Jake is the only son of Richard. One day he put a large plan on the table: a new big city that would be known as Silverbay. He is good at planning and leading, exactly what the future Lord of House Silverwater should be able to do. Jake received his nickname “The Laureate”.
Nomi Silverwater 	Lady 	37 	TBA
Robert Silverwater 	Lord 	19 	Robert is the only son of Jake and Nomi Silverwater. He took care of Richard Silverwater when his health started detoriating by feeding him and providing him with medicines. Robert survived the ending of his homeworld Kylorne together with his parents.
 	 	 	
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