Role

Chapter 2

The Ages were kind to the isolated Kingdom of Nol'Burim. With the
exception of battles at the Gates against mostly Duergar raiders
they lived in peace. The family of val Aurius continued to rule
but each generation seemed to drift further and further from the
neutral and methodical mind of their Patron, Valeckis. Soon the
family stopped seeing themselves as part of the community but rather
above it. Rather than share their nobility many of the family chose
to interbreed. This mentality mixed with these odd practices produced
a more sinister val Aurius with each generation.

which brings us to modern times and Princess Sheltia val Aurius. The
daughter of the now deceased King she rules in part with her two
uncles who believe she is far too foolish to govern. A woman of both
selfish nature and unreaasonable tastes, Sheltia would easily allow
the Kingdom to starve if it meant she remained well stocked in
Darsylonian wine and fine cheese from Voralian City.

The strife between Sheltia and her uncles was apparent to many in the
court. She was married to a weak, drunken man from a noble family in
Udgaard, a man who did not fit her vision for an elaborate future.
This forced marriage only caused her to hate her uncles more. A
sentiment that a young Drow emissary from Teth Azeleth picked up on
during a formal dinner. This Drow used this knowledge to seduce
Sheltia. They spent many nights together during his week long visit
as an envoy to firm up a trade deal.

It wasn't long after his return to Teth Azeleth that Sheltia was
with child. Her uncles were relieved, a formal heir that isn't her
that they could groom in the likeness of the Eagle. Their relief was
short lived when the child was born with darker skin and slightly
pointed ears.