Aodh Herd Directory

Welcome to the Aodh Herd Directory! Here you can find links to every important Aodh page!

The **Aodh Herd** is one of the six playable main factions in Starborn Alignment. Located on the continent of Eithne, they are infamous for their practice of slavery and hedonism. Aodh is a deeply classist nation famed for their art and mastery over metal and fire. Aodhians are materialistic and devoted to individualism, believing other herds to be their lessers.

Their patron god is Ignacio, and they revere Fire as their favored element. They share their continent with the Heralds of Ash, a hostile faction of kirins.

## Lore Pages

### Faction Pages

* Aodh: The main herd of Aodh, known for their individualism, hedonism and practice of slavery.
* Heralds of Ash: The hostile Aodhian sub-faction that consists solely of reincarnated kirins from the time of the Smothering

### Additional Herd Lore

* Aodhian Herd Relations: Expanded information on Aodh's relationship with various factions.
* Aodhian Legal System: Lore expansion on the workings of Aodh's courts, their justice system, and the consequences for breaking the law.

### Rank Expansions

* Aodhian Nobility: Recommended expansion article when creating any noble character (Eminent, Adviser, Envoy, Royal Consort)
* Great Houses and Lesser Houses
	+ House Aelius - House of the current rulers of Aodh.
	+ House Gamliel - One of the oldest Houses in Aodh with a reputation for closeness with Ignacio. NPC House that's available for PC characters.
	+ House Soleil - House of the ancient rulers of Aodh (700-1700)
	+ House Vela - House of the former ruler of Aodh (1700-1702).
* Higher Education in Aodh: Large expansion on the workings of Aodh's universities. Intended mainly for Paramounts/Nobles.

### Other Lore

* Aodhian Trains: An article for Aodh's proudest invention: trains!
* Incandescent Steel: A material whose secrets are only known by Aodh's best smiths.
* Sign Language: On sign language in Hireath.
* Surnames: Has a section on the use of surnames in Aodh (in short: if you're not a noble. Don't)

### Kirin Lore

* Ancient Kirin Society: Aodh of old, the ancient society of the kirins.
* Kirin Zodiac: The Zodiac used by ancient kirins

## History

### The God's War

A story of the creation of Hireath, the herds, and the war that followed. Aodhians traditionally do not believe in this story, insisting instead that Alya instigated the war.

### History of Aodh

A history of Aodh, from its founding in 700 to modern day, told through the reigns of its many Kings.

* Soleil Dynasty I - in detail exploration of the lives of Kings Iniga through Uriel, years 700-851
* Soleil Dynasty II - in detail exploration of the lives of Kings Titus through Kallai, years 871-1015
* Soleil Dynasty VI - in detail exploration of the lives of Kings Calida through Amadeus, years 1539-1700

### Aodh In-Game Timeline

The summary of events in-game (1700->) for the Aodh faction

### Kirin and Herald In-Game Timeline

The summary of events in-game for the kirins and Heralds of Ash

## Playable Ranks

For rank availability, please refer to Ranks and availability.

### **Aodh**

#### Royals

* King (admin only): The absolute monarch of Aodh
* Royal Consort (closed): The spouses of the King
* Prince (closed): The children of the King

#### Nobility

* Adviser (limited): The King's personally selected cabinet of advisers.
* Envoy (limited): Aodh's ambassadors to other countries.
* Eminent (limited): Aodhian nobles of varying status and wealth.

#### Upper Class

* Flamen (limited): The priests of Ignacio leading the New Valore Sanctums.
* Artisan (limited): Famous artists and crafters, idolized by the Aodhian society.
* Paramount (unlimited): University educated scholars, scientists, teachers and other professionals
* Armiger (limited): Business-owners of Aodh; some of the wealthiest commoners.
* Gentry (unlimited): Aodhian upper crust commoners of various professions

#### Commoners

* Champion (limited): Free citizens who make their living as gladiatorial fighters.
* Chevalier (unlimited): The soldiers and police force of Aodh.
* Commoner (unlimited): Common citizens, ranging from wretchedly poor to fabulously rich. May hold almost any occupation under the sun.
* Merchant (unlimited): Commoners specializing in selling wares.
* Courtesan (unlimited): Commoners working as courtesans.
* Slave Trader (unlimited): Commoners who specialize in Aodh's infamous slave trade.
* Sanctum Attendant (unlimited): Commoners working in one of the Sanctums of New Valore.
* Smuggler (unlimited): Equines working to free slaves by smuggling them out of Aodh.

* Scoundrel (unlimited): Homeless children and youths surviving in the streets of New Valore.

#### Slaves

* Pit Fighter (unlimited): Privately owned slaves who fight in the Crucible for the amusement of the people of New Valore.
* Servile Slave (unlimited): Privately owned slaves working various duties for their masters.
* Labor Slave (unlimited): Slaves owned by the city of New Valore, tasked with its upkeep.

### **Heralds of Ash**

* Sovereign (admin only): The ruler of the Heralds.
* General (closed): The Sovereign's right hoof.
* Kingsguard (limited): The Sovereign's commanders, bodyguards and advisers.
* Hoplite (unlimited): Soldiers, from trainee to elite combatant
* Acolyte (unlimited): Civilians, supports and laborers

## Locations

### The Continent of Eithne

The northwestern continent of Hireath, and the home of the herd.

### Cities and Towns

#### New Valore, the Capital

Home to over half of Aodh's population. A sea-side metropolis built upon five peninsulas

* Hearthstone Palace - The Royal Palace of Aodhian Kings.
* The Crucible - Famous fighting arena in the heart of New Valore.
* The Pearl - One of Aodh's many brothels - and one of the most famous.

#### Harborside

A crusty sea-side town that shuns the majority of Aodhian culture.

#### Opulence

Opulence is a northern town home to the majority of Eithne's vineyards.

#### Bloom

Bloom is a thriving, trendy town located in the heart of Drakefire Wood.

### Destroyed or Abandoned

#### Ashlar

Ashlar is home to the marble quarry that supplies Valore's high demand for it. It was destroyed by Soleil in 1701.

#### Magmire

Once a small farming community, Magmire has since been destroyed by the eruption of Oriel during the fall of 1700.

#### Haven

Haven is a small but once thriving city located on the Hissing Plains. Currently held by the kirins.

### Kirin Settlements

#### Hrag-Ba'al

The settlement held by Heralds of Ash, located in the ruins of Old Valore known as The Bones.

## Mythical Familiars

These familiars are available in the familiar shop for all Aodh factions!

### Pygmy Dragon

Cat-sized, fire-breathing and much beloved dragons native to Eithne. Considered the symbol of the nation.

### Phoenix

Colorful, large bird reminiscent of the peacock. Known for their beautiful, magical song.

### Faerie

Tiny, equine-like species with insect wings and huge personalities. One of the most expensive familiars in all of Hireath.

### Furia

A fire elemental in the shape of a canine, the Furia is the favored pet of Chevaliers and other soldier-types.

## Other

Aodh Newsletter

Aodhian Brand: For use on various slave/ex-slave characters