House Orelion

Infamous **House Orelion**, after merging with the remnants of House Vellens, is the current ruling house of the Salahan Empire, masters of dragonfire and death, bringing the Empire to it's knees.

## House Orelion

### Titles:

Emperor of the Salahan Empire Dragonlord of Rahanas

## History:

They were one of the dragonbinder clans of Yarduage who ruled over the land of Zerghah with their dragons.

It was through intrigue that they took power of the Empire; one of them married the usurper empress, leaving them dragon emperors.

## Notable Members:

Zherah Orelion:

One of the Dragonscourgers who fed on the blood of Cyranis and became the first dragonbinder.

Makar I Orelion "the Last Dragon":

Only member of House Orelion to survive the Cataclysm.

He was was a trickster and a cheat. He served House Vakar in their attempts to create a dragonbinder empire, but abandoned them with his dragon when they were defeated by Erdaritr Vellens.

Makar II Orelion:

Dragonlord of Zerghah and ally of Aegon Vakar.

During his ally’s invasion of Eldarmar, he was one of his two dragon knights riding the dragon Vraxis against the elves. During the Aegon's Folly, he was killed alongside his dragon by the elven princess Namarie Middlim.

Darrion "the Queenmaker":

Master of intrigue and dragon rider, he married Princess Raina Vellens and helped her press her claim on the Ruby Throne, ensuring that their children would rule the Salahan Empire.

Hugh Orelion: "The Crowned Dragon"

Son of Darrion Orelion and Raina Vellens and first Orelion to sit on the Ruby Thone. His reign was short as he fell ill to the flu and died after a long speech.

Reagar "the Young Flame":

Boy-emperor of Salahan Empire who spent the early years of his reign under the tutelage of Kit Blackfire, who ruled as Regent. He was known as a just ruler, one of the few among the Orelion bloodline.

Otar "the Foul":

Tyrannical maniac, a cruel and vindictive leader who tortured his people and burned them alive with his dragons when they attempted to rebel. He was also considered paranoid, building many secret passages and murdering the architects to ensure the secret was known only to him.

Makus :

Son of Otar. Lost control of his colonies in the east that became the Free Kingdoms.

Agon "the Prolific":

A fat emperor who sired many children, both legitimate and not.

Ezryen "the Undefeated":

Emperor who had to crush his half-sibling’s rebellion.

Zalahari "the Vile":

Emperor during the Silence of Nara. Ambitious and cruel, he began hunting down descendants of House Vellens to ensure his rule.

Altir "the Noble":

Son of Zalahari, a beloved prince known for partying with his subjects.

Sulak "the Phoenix:

Pyromancer prince who worshiped Nara.

## House Artifacts:

Ruby Thone: The throne of the Salahan Empire.

Crown of Varaxis: A crown made from the bones of the dragon Varaxis.

Orelion Dragonhorn: Dragonbinder horn used to control the House´s dragons.

Zaharac: "Pale Lady" in the tongue of Dragonbinders. Rune-sword of House Orelion.

## Diplomacy:

### Allies:

House Vakar (At times)

House Grande:

### Rivals:

House Vakar (At times)

House Middlim

### Branches:

House Orelion-Vellens: The Imperial House.

House Vorrelyons: A house created by the exiled Prince Aron.

## Trivia:

* Inspired by House Targaryen from *A Song of Ice and Fire*, a House that the author Elvenkin66 hates with passion, especially the fact they are insane and inbred dragon kings.
* Their House motto is a quote said by Smaug from *The Hobbit*.