Vael family

The Vaels are the ruling family of the city-state of Starkhaven in the Free Marches.
== Background ==
Prior to the Vaels' ascension to the throne, Starkhaven was in a state of ongoing coup d'état, with warlords repeatedly seizing power before being overthrown themselves in rapid succession. Lord Vael organized a peaceful protest against the rule of "King Ironfist", the latest self-declared "King of Starkhaven". Inspired by Lord Vael's piety, many of Ironfists's soldiers began to desert and Ironfist himself abandoned Starkhaven. Afterwards by popular acclaim, Lord Vael was offered the title of King but he refused, feeling he had no claim to the title. Instead he was declared Prince of Starkhaven, which has remained the ruling title in the city ever since. Ever since their ascent, the Vael family has remained very devout, always dedicating at least one member of the family per generation to become a cleric or brother in the Chantry.Codex entry: The Vael Family One member of the family even served as the leader of the Seekers of Truth.Codex entry: The Breach
== Involvement ==
== Known Vaels ==
* Lord Vael – first proclaimed prince of StarkhavenCodex_entry: The Vael Family
* Fedras Vael – father of Amadis, cousin to the Prince of Starkhaven during the early Exalted AgeDragon Age: Last Flight, p. 85
* Amadis Vael – Princess-Captain of the Ruby Drakes mercenary company and lover of Garahel
* Lady Seeker Alandra Vael
* Sebastian Vael – Prince in exile of Starkhaven; Prince of Starkhaven (9:41 Dragon)
* Goran Vael – placed upon the throne with aid from Lady Johane Harimann
* Meghan VaelMeghan Vael's Locket
* Prince Corbinian Vael – supposed heir to the throne of StarkhavenLetter: A Strangely Official-Looking Letter
* Prince Artesian Vael – negotiated with the Tevinter Imperium for the return of Siege's End
* Ser Reginald Vael – won a Grand Tourney of the Free Marches by virtue of complete forfeitureStinking Cheater
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== See also ==
* The Exiled Prince
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* Vael Family Armor
== References ==
Category:Free Marchers
Category:Families
Category:Royalty
Category:The Exiled Prince
Category:Royal families
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