House Silverwater

House Silverwater is a noble family known for its adaptability, resilience and unwavering commitment to loyalty. Originating from the now destroyed world of Kylorne, House Silverwater stranded in Eldham and got sheltered there by the Kingdom of Aurea. This noble family has since then established themselves as respected members in their new homeland.
== History ==
=== Kylorne ===
==== Halef’s conspiracy ====
Aelex Silverwater was originally a Valor Knight known as Ser Aelex "the Steadfast". He got personally knighted by the Castenkul in the throne room during a ceremony for experienced swordsmen. Due to his position, he was also responsible for a large regiment of River Knights during battles. When Halef the second began conspiring against the Riverfolk Elves in River'reach, fearing that they would become superior, Ser Aelex was ordered to move his regiment to 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.
==== Fehnir’s coronation ====
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, making it the original 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. House Silverwater would be one of the more prominent and powerful houses of River'Reach for many years to come. Eventually Aelex died of old age, leaving behind his wife and 2 sons. 
==== Fehnir’s corruption ====
Fehnir III drove himself mad due to greed for more power and control over his people, this caused massive unrest throughout the Reach. Even though House Silverwater was created with Fehnir's permission, the Silverwaters took up arms against their mad Castenkul. The Reach would fall into civil war, between Fehnir’s allies and the Reachians that had enough of it. They rallied behind House Archian. 
==== Massacre at the Reach ====
When Fehnir the 3rd noticed that he was losing the war, he retreated to the capital and locked himself away in the keep. The liberating forces rallied around the keep, ready to take the evil Castenkul down once and for all. After a long siege they broke through and the battle commenced inside the castle walls. The Silverwaters and their knights lead the charge on the coastal side of the castle. During the battle Fehnir, had time to escape. The mad Castenkul ordered 12 ships filled with explosives to sail into the castle walls. Both Anthony and Brandon Silverwater were fighting on the walls at the time of the explosion, both died instantly. Fehnir escaped and vanished. Richard Silverwater was the only remaining adult Silverwater on the continent. He took in his orphan nephews, to raise them together for the future of their House.
==== Creation of the Silver Gatherers ====
To aid the rebuilding of River’Reach, Richard founded the Silver Gatherers. It focused on supplying customers with building supplies in order to fix ruins of the civil war. After the marks of battle were fixed, the company would continue to exist as a source of income for House Silverwater. 
==== Conversion to the Church of Latternism ====
Since its founding, members of House Silverwater had been worshippers of the River Faith, later 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 the water of the river. After the Massacre at the Reach they lost faith in the Flowing God, making the religion slowly fade away. Many people converted to the Church of Latternism, including Argon Archian, the new Volark of River'reach.
==== River tournament ====
A large tournament that was hosted in Conrad’s passing, to celebrate the existence of River’Reach. Many other nations were invited to this event, such as Hyljaheim, Leanthir, city state of Mora, White Orchid, Weathervane and the overseas nation of Elysium. The Silverwaters guarded this tourney as Vampires were watching from a distance. Myrdin Silverwater sold alcoholic drinks on the side. (Click here to see a YouTube video about this event.)
==== Collapse of River’Reach ====
Due to the unrest in the nation, and it’s unmanageable size, the Reachian council sat together. They decided that River’Reach would collapse into different remnants of what once was a great power in Kylorne. New states were formed such as Eoltivr, the Crownlands and Rosahelm. Old states reformed such as Hyljaheim, Weathervane and Ravakia. The time of River’Reach had come to an end, starting a new period for Kylorne.
==== Volarkian remnant of Rosahelm ====
After the collapse of River’Reach, the Silverwaters together with Kubel and Yuna formed the Volarkian remnant of Rosahelm. They were the northern states in the Reach. Rosahelm was ruled by three leaders, Jake Silverwater, Kubel and Yuna. Most of their land was not touched in the most recent civil war, therefore not much had to be rebuild. Rosahelm relied on trade with other remnants and overseas nations.
==== Kylornean apocalypse ====
It became known to all nations in Kylorne that the apocalypse was near monstrous events had been occurring in all of Kylorne. A great council had been called together. Kings, diplomats and noble houses came together and discussed a plan of action. They decided to prepare for a large scale battle with united armies. This battle would take place at the Citadel of Stars in River’Reach. The Silverwaters played a vital role in the meetings. Once the council announced the plans, everyone started working on defences and supplies. Kylorne would not fall without resistance! Alarm bells went off as the fog rapidly approached, bringing with it an anormous army of barbarians, demons, undead creatures and even a huge dragon. Everyone formed up, the largest army that ever stood together in all of Kylorne. From undead vampires to Reachian knights stood together with orcs, elves, giants and dwarves. Baron Richard Silverwater got hit with an arrow during the battle. With his final breaths he commanded his family to flee. Jake, Nomi and Robert fled towards the waiting boat. In the darkened aftermath, as the world of Kylorne slipped into the clutches of oblivion, the boat carrying his loved ones sailed away, carrying with it the burden of their legacy. In their hearts, they carried the undying flame of House Silverwater, a testament to the indomitable spirit of a blind Baron who faced the end with unwavering courage. 
=== Eldham ===
==== Integration into the Kingdom of Aurea ====
The remaining Silverwaters stranded in Eldham. They were given shelter provided by the Kingdom of Aurea. Soon after, House Silverwater pledged its loyalty and service to its new liege lords. Under the guidance and protection of Aurea's rulers, the Silverwaters quickly adapted to their new surroundings. They were given control of a province called Kerola, which Aurea had recently acquired. They settled in the city of Lasant within Kerola and began working on new projects to develop their land. Examples of these projects were the beginnings of a religious site, an expansion of Lasant and the upkeep of a nearby golf course. The Silverwaters also allowed their dear friend Kubel to start a town of his own called Camėk in the southern part of the province. After a few months, the construction of a massive star-shaped fortress in the middle of Kerola was finally completed. The shape didn't only resemble a rememberance of the Citadel of Stars, it also eliminated all blind spots and therefore made it perfect for defence. 
== Notable Figures ==
* Baron Aelix Silverwater: The founder of House Silverwater and therefore the first Silverwater. 
* Baron Richard Silverwater: Despite being blind, he ensured the survival of House Silverwater by sacrificing himself. Multiple people claim to sometimes see his reflection instead of their own when they look into water.
== Gallery ==
File:Silverwater Stronghold.png|The Stronghold Aelex Silverwater built for his family
File:River tournament.png|Banquet at the end of the River Tournament
File:Richard Gallery 2.png|The Kylornean army at the Defence of the Citadel
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