A Tale of Blades and Blood

The lands of Avalion stretch far and wide. From the waters of Shipwreck Sea to the waters of the Sea of Whales and north to the icy seas, trade and warfare among the greater and lesser houses are always present. From the burnt, barren, and mountainous lands of the south to the lively plains and dragon-filled deserts of the east and all the way north to the snow-filled tundra, men have tried to conquer lands.

Through the leafless trees of woods and the high mountains lives the lands of House Ballister. Their keep stands among others as the largest and the oldest. Born from the very first man to step on the north, House Ballister holds great pride and power.

To the west, atop mountains large lies The Black Manor of House Gryphith, which stands strong even after great wars and sieges. Born from the very blood of House Ballister, House Gryphith has served the great family for hundreds of years. The people of the west are natural builders, creating The Tunnels, a network of roads under the mountains of The Northern Island.

To the south lies Northrest Keep of House Ravenhan. House Ravenhan has served many houses across many generations, ending up in a blood pact with House Ballister and serving them with full loyalty. They were given lands south and were deemed free by House Ballister, yet to this day they still served Ballisters, and have always been loyal to Ballisters.

To the east stands The Spire of House Strix. Through a great war with House Ballister, they were spared and given lands to the east to govern as dukes and duchesses. For generations, House Strix has become a shameful house in the eyes of many, and even though they hold the largest amount of gold in all of Avalion, they are deemed dishonorable by most.

For thousands of years, these houses, and those lesser than them, have ruled The Northern Lands. For generations, their ancestors have kept peace among the lands, and have maintained order between the houses...

Until now.