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Message: <blockquote data-quote="papa_laz" data-source="post: 473213" data-attributes="member: 7992">KorvellA realm of windswept planes and hills, Korvell is the only region of Narras-Caer in which the rare Darkwood forests can be found. As such, the realm has built a lucrative trade industry from the export of the prized lumber. It is often said that the warships of King Azars mighty navy are constructed from this wood, a fact that merchants are always keen to share with prospective buyers. The silver mines found in the mountains that line the south and west borders of Korvell also contribute significantly to the realms wealth. Specifically the coffers of Van Zandt.The Noble House of Van ZandtKirov, the realms largest town, is home to the esteemed Noble House of Van Zandt. Many centuries ago an ancestor of the family, Legio, one of the Kings favoured generals, led his armies in a series of glorious victories over the nomadic hordes of the south-east. As a reward for his success, the King awarded Legio the title of Duke of Korvell, giving him control of the kingdoms newest realm. Legio was a brave and loyal man, and quickly set about making Korvell as productive and wealthy as possible. However, as time passed he became increasingly unhappy with his life of nobility, and longed to rejoin his men on the battlefield. Legio approached the king, asking for a dismissal from his position, but the king angrily denied his request, ordering him to carry on with his duties. Frustrated by the Kings stubborness, Legio returned to Kirov. He grew steadily more depressed with the mundane duties and frippery of the aristocracy and longed for the glory of conquest and victory. It was said he would often dissapear from his mansion for hours at a time, brooding up a storm of agony and woe. After three months had past, Legio appealed to the king once more for a release from his position. Outraged that one of his most devoted soldiers should go against his wishes, the King branded him a traitor and ordered the Duke of nearby Federan, La Gile, to arrest Legio and bring him to the royal palace. A day after the order had been given, La Gile arrived at the Noble house of Kirov with twenty of his finest knights to find Legio, waiting before the majestic entrance of his palacial mansion. He stood shirtless, his long blonde hair blowing in the wind. In his right hand he held a sword that glowed a dark and malevolent red. He had reached the frayed ends of his own sanity, and the kings unexpected betrayel had sent him far beyond the point of return. As La Gile began to read the warrent for his arrest, from behind his back Legio drew a small throwing star that shone with an unholy aura, and hurled it at the mounted warriors. The star flew keenly through the air, and with an ear piercing shriek, sliced through La Giles' neck. Clutching the gaping wound, La Gile collapsed to the ground, blood flowing from his mouth. The knights gathered round their dying lord and he gargled  incomprehensibly before dying with a look of absolute terror in his eyes. With a terrifying roar, Legio launched himself in towards the heavily armoured knights. His sword flashed through the air, severing limbs and heads with unmatched ferocity. Only one knight managed to escape the carnage, but by the time a larger force had returned to the mansion, Legio had vanished. Days before, his family, fearful of Legio's brooding rage, had fled with a number of his retainers to a secluded manor house in the east of the realm. Nothing else has ever been discovered about the plight of Legio. However, many believe he fled into the shadows of the southern forests to live a secluded life. Rumour has it that he still stalks the woods to this very day, ambushing unwary travellers. But that is just a rumour...Generations passed and soon the story of Legio became nothing more than a forgotten legend, known only to bards and madmen. However, centuries after, the dark shadow of their predecesor still hangs over the head of the reigning noble of the House of Van Zandt.Attached: Map of Korvell</blockquote>

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