Vaes Nugoros

***Vaes Nugoros*** is a rather new and small *injo*-class Nirvaan House. Situated in the ruined fortress of Kel-Fadam in the northern stretches of Duradas on Milas-Qir, Vaes Nugoros is afforded little in the way of regard at court and are looked down upon for their low origins. They are vassal lords to Vaes Nagras, which is lead by Vaes Orosa in turn. Because of this, many in Vaes Nugoros have served either as Legionnaires or as Vigiles, such as Narak Nugoros. Their current *prima* is Joran Nugoros, the "Bitter Blade of Duradas". Their sigil is the blue Vorpor of Milas-Qir, a shark-like creature capable of swimming at high speeds and hunting creatures far larger than itself.

## Culture

Vaes Nugoros is small and new compared to the other Houses, and less wealthy. Their income lies within their ports as well as their hunting trades. The Nirvaan of Vaes Nugoros grew up under more difficult circumstances than most and, thus, have developed a tight-knit closeness to one another and to those they trust. They view the galaxy with a less harsh lens than the rest of the *aristocra*, seeing aliens as no different than them and even inviting a Happara - Khusar - into their ranks. They carry their hardships with pride, seeing themselves as hardier and stronger in spirit than the likes of families like Vaes Khet or Vaes Thalassein who have never had to want for anything. They respect strength of character as much as strength of arms and it is for this reason that they have joined forces with Dominus Arrad to depose the tyrannical rule of Vaes Septus.

### Traits and Characteristics

Nirvaan of Vaes Nugoros display light yellow skin and copper-colored eyes with light silvery hair. They are considered rough and provincial, with some in the *aristocra* considering the House to be up-jumped peasants. They have strong jaws but soft eyes for Nirvaan, leading some to find those in Vaes Nugoros particularly handsome/beautiful. They speak in a rough, lower Nirvaan inflection that reflects their low standing and upbringing.

Nugoros men and even women are said to be expert fighters, particularly with swords. Joran earned the name "Bitter Blade" when he sustained several grievous wounds in battle that would have debilitated any other warrior but continued to fight. While average in the arts of Magick, their martial capabilities have provided a modicum of respect from otherwise disrespectful opponents such as the likes of Solkar Hargran, who fought Joran on the Starbridge *Calancia* and narrowly lost.

## History

Formed by Joran's great-grandfather, Lucaron the Sundron, as a reward for his aid in the War of the Eclipse, the House of Nugoros was granted the old seat of the destroyed Vaes Veptos - Kel-Fadam castle, as well as a sizeable portion of land. However, Lucaron soon found he had his work cut out for him. Kel-Fadam was a ruin after the war, bombed out and humbled as Vaes Veptos' demise was secured. Over the next few centuries, Vaes Nugoros had striven to repair the damage done by war and build itself into a strong and noble House.

Lucaron's only son, Jovan, established a sizeable spaceport and fishing center at the edge of the Konari ocean, naming it *Ir-Lucaroth* in honor of his father. His sons, Jandar and Narak, both fought in the Third Breach Campaign against the Syntalica and the Jakaru clans. Narak returned but his brother did not, being survived by his son and heir, Joran, and daughter, Vatar.

## Strongholds and Keeps

Kel-Fadam is the seat of Vaes Nugoros, much to their mixed chagrin and pride. The fortress was once the envy of the realm, being created by the legendary architect Harrath Narssa. Its tall towers and thick, strong walls were able to repel wave after wave of Ghor advancements during the War of the Eclipse. After its shields were finally brought down, an orbital bombardment reduced the castle to ruin.

## Current Members

* Narak Nugoros

* Joran Nugoros

* Nusira Nugoros

* Vatar Nugoros