House Dracon'Belore

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**House Dracon'Belore** is a Thalassian noble house that rules over the County of Dragon's Port in Swamp of Sorrows.

## History

### Before the Sundering

House Dracon Belore is an ancient house. Their nobility stretches to the time before the Sundering when they were then known as House Sabermoon, nobles within Azsuna, they were widely hailed for their skill in battle and power in the arcane arts. Fiercely loyal to Prince Farondis, and capable Moon guardians. After the sundering and fall of Prince Farondis most within House Sabermoon left with Dath’remar, many of whom saw as a wise leader, forming a cadet branch of the House, Dracon’Belore.

House Dracon'Belore was given their land due to their fierce loyalty to Dath’remar and the Sunstrider family. Though the land seemingly held no value to many who originally saw it and  others taking it as an insult being separated from the mainland. Ailduin Dracon'Belore and his son saw something more. The isle didn't have much but it was infested with trees that stood tall and proud as thick as Ashenvale. It was due to this that he would name his new hold Quel'Thalanar which translated into The Emerald of Quel’Thalas.

### Quel’Thalanar-The Emerald of Quel’Thalas

It was here that they would build their foundation as a powerful naval based house, and a strong trade port. It was said anything of importance was always shipped to and from the emerald isle. By the time Caledor II came to power the reputation of the isle as a naval power was set in stone. On the far end of the isle was their drydocks, focused in the centre was the village where under Ailduin law the populace was also obligated to serve even the head of House Dracon'Belore was expected to serve, it’s populace serving in major every major war from the Troll wars- to the Third War, and beyond.

Quel’Thalanar with its wealth began to be known as a great place for entertainment as many foreigners from distant lands would come to trade, perform, or even write their plays. A local favourite and adopted son of the isle was the playwright Theocolotus, from the Arathi tribe of humans. It was even rumoured that Thoradin himself had made visits.

House Dracon'Belore using its resources and control of the sea became a High and powerful noble house and member of the convocation, but it would not last.

### Third War

When the Isle was called upon from King Anastarian to defend Quel’thalas, Caledor II was one of the first to offer the might of his house and the isle. This would be where the House would begin its downward decline. Facing off against the undead and Arthas, many died first attempting to defend Quel’thalas, which then became a hope to get as many to safety as they could. Caledor II would fall fighting alongside King Anastarian on Quel’danas. When Caledor II fell his son Aildun II would follow Prince Kael’thas to the outlands seeking vengeance for their fallen people. In Icecrown many would fall in honour and glory in battle, something that was highly valued between Thalanarians, to gain what was referred to as a ‘Good Death.’ A death that was deemed glorious and honourable even in a loss they would now struggle the rest of the war.

Alduin the second having no heirs and his brother, Mirtheon,  alongside him. Syri, the next eldest child gone into servitude alongside the Betrayer Illidan, now named Asin, leadership of the house fell to Lady Sandera Dracon Belore during an era they called ‘The War of Traitors.’

### The War of Traitors

It was during this time that the house became split, many of whom deciding to fall and betray the alliance following Prince Kael’thas and becoming Sin’dorei. This wasn’t helped by Garithos who would betray them and treat them as slaves. While the others sought out the next child of Caledor II, Lady Kamistria Dragon Belore. The two houses fought in skirmishes as one side fought alongside the Horde and the other fought alongside the alliance. All those who were of half blood descendants had no choice but to follow the faction who aligned themselves with Lady Kamistria as those who aligned themselves with Lady San’dera became purist.

Lady Kamistria, an arch-mage within Dalaran would align herself and her exiled members with the silver covenant, reforming the house so they could survive; one thing she knew they needed was babies. As she put it she needed them to get busy so their house could once again thrive. The two factions would unfortunately continue to fight each other until Legion.

### Legion

In the days leading up to the invasion of Azeroth by the Burning Legion, it would come that Lady San’dera had became an agent of the Legion itself, after attempting to murder her own husband, a blood knight paladin named Leucin, she would attempt to make her escape only to be hunted down by her now returned demon huntress, elder sister Asin. Brought to justice by her and the house itself they were able to save face, but Asin having no desire to lead the people set a parlay with her younger sister Kamistria. Given how Asin was neither Horde or Alliance at the time and having given an oath to forsake all things not pertaining to her duties she relinquished all titles, claims, and wealth to her sister Kamistria.

Though still in exile Kamistria would not be able to set sail and reclaim her ancestral home and many of its people either became absorbed into the Horde military as a whole or other houses. There were some who investigated and joined a research project she had overheard about. A project that would later bring those members back into the fold as Ren’dorei.

Understanding that her people were not fully prepared to fight in another full on battle she only took a quarter of them to fight in the War known as the Battle for Azeroth.

In recent times the House has spent much of its finances rebuilding itself. Kamistria invested in trade deals, ships rebuilding their navy, and banking adventures such as loans. Her house acted as mercenaries for the alliance when needed, and for other organisations that aligned themselves with the same goals as the alliance. This has paid out very well for house Dracon Belore, and in recent times they have sworn fealty to Lord Garlan Varganous II and rulers of the port city of Dragon’s Port

## The Dragon Corp (Military)

### The Dragon's-Spine or Dracon’Thera

The backbone of the house’s troops,looking as such when their spears were raised and standing in linear formation. Mostly made up of a mixture of human and elven troops. Equipped with a long spear and a circular golden shield with the house emblem baked in. The unit would stand shoulder to shoulder overlapping their shields and marching forwards. This unit works great for flat land battles. But find uncleared and uneven terrain difficult. The unit would be forced to break into their hoplite ranks then reform.  Their flanks would be exposed and with a lack of calvary during this time would become an issue. Caledor I resolved this issue by placing his more light infantry units on their flank.

### Dracon-Sorele or Dragon’s Wing

The cavalry of house Dracon Belore was the least impressive unit within their rank and file, riding hawkstriders, their unit was armed with a long lance, shield, and medium sized blade meant for hacking and slashing. Their black and red helmets with small dragons wings on either side of their helmets. They were the smallest in numbers and were most effective using hit and run tactics and never locking in battle for too long or else their losses could be devastating. Also useful for peeling, making sure that the main infantry didn’t get flanked.

### Dragon’s Teeth or Dracon-Fandura

Archers of the Dracon'Belore were quite skilled, often seen on their ships with them firing flaming shots in an attempt to set the enemy sails aflame or even their ship as a whole. They were equipped with a longbow able to fire further than most archers raining a hail of arrows on their enemies. On land while the Dragon’s-Spine would march forward they would make their attempts to whittle the enemy down as much as they could beforehand.

### Dragons-Breath or Endal’Dracon

These were the elite knights of House Dracon'Belore and the best of the best of what they have to offer. They were marines and sailors. Personal guards of high ranking household members. Unmatched on the sea and boarding they gained a reputation of being one of the fierces naval fighters within Quel’thalas.

They were skilled in magic resistance training, and fought under the motto of “Here we Stand.” A motto that would be put to the test during the invasion of Prince Arthas, refusing to fall back or retreat they died protecting house members giving them time to escape as well as escaping Thalassian citizens.

More often than not adorned in black, red and gold uniforms their scale armoured robes, experts in the glaive and shield, mace, sword, and bow. You would most likely encounter them either with a glaive or two-handed sword.

## Notable Members

### Kamistria Dracon'Belore

Countess Kamistria is the current head of House Dracon'Belore.

## Lands and Vassals

### Dragon's Port

House Dracon'Belore rules Center Dragon's Port, a port off the coast of northern Swamp of Sorrows.