household Rise Of Valkistar: A House & Kingdom

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Rise Of Valkistar: A House & Kingdom

"A new Legacy Rises"

The house of Valkistar is a rising family in the latest age of the Empire. as of 10th of The First Seed beginning with a humble heritage of Vladrake Valkistar. and his arrival to the western world inhabiting the capital city of the empire. starting out as a refugee. Vladrake was simply a man of a former noble house, fleeing from his kingdom's destruction in the unknown reaches of the eastern world. a place he claimed goes by the name of "Vladriga." his father the late Araglion Valkistar. was entering his late 80th year on the throne, and Vladrake was eagerly said to be awaiting his coronation. until a dastardly event altered the course of his history. a giant, massing to a size of at least thirty to fourth feet tall in diameter. stormed over the kingdom's walls and laid waste to its city and castle. devouring entire groups of the population whole. it was said and acclaimed by Vladrake. that his father faced the beast in one daring event to allow him to escape. only wishing his son a well and happy successful future, and the restoration of Vladrakes legacy and their dynasty. 

The house can be described as an early to mid-medieval styled gothic dynasty. with their house animal and sigil being the Blooded Bat with a symbol of the crown. they are known for their crudeness and intrigue. and creepy attire, often sporting a variety of Black & purple. sporting slight red, maroon, or beige colors for capes or trimmings.  the Valkistar lineage consists of a lot of people sporting black hair with blue eyes. and a Wallachian like attire and accent. (Basically Dracula.) their creepiness and aesthetic is often inspired by darkspawn. believing that by embracing the darks pawns darkness, they too can arise to the cornerstone of power. though they themselves are not actually considered Vampyre, or other names. they simply believe that by embodying and mimicking the Vampires aesthetic that they can achieve their Mystery, Power, and intimidation.

 

Vladrake would be accompanied and assisted in his escape by his closest friend. Gaston Massimo. of which the man would accompany Vladrake as his faithful servant. swearing that for Vladrakes generosity he would be devoted to assisting to restore Vladrakes legacy no matter the cost. Gaston would upon arrival swiftly after joining the Guard core of the Capital. and the two men would settle into the empire as Refugee's. and there Vladrake would begin establishing a business, of which it would later evolve into a bakery. he would also build many a customer and group of buyers and employers for his more illicit enterprise. of establishing a mob in the imperial capital. and reigning over the region as a drug lord. only to establish a large-scale fortune of course. the empire was a cruel place, facing adversaries and problematic issues at every turn. worse yet it didn't help that many people didn't respect and acknowledge Vladrakes title. a slight he was willing to embrace and accept.

Vladrake would also come close to reunifying with his distant cousin, and Gaston's direct cousin. Martino Von, Kronen. as well as Gaston's adopted son, Clemet Massimo. these people would help reforge the rising efforts of the Valkistar family name and legacy. Vladrake would also grow to accompany a woman and be fond of Aylisa. and her brother Johnan. who would aid them in establishing themselves within the city and their business. as well Vladrake would also grow to establish connections within the IBA. the imperials business agency. Together it seemed as for a brief moment nothing could stop them, and they would grow and establish for the time being what would have been the fastest growing underground empire, and enterprise within the imperial capital. and it would only take a mire brief moment to send it all crashing down.
 

"A Scorned Legacy!"

"The Downfall."

This would all come to end when a new threat presented itself. Vladrake would attempt to converse to many people in the empire with his gregarious nature, especially the children. who he enjoyed being kind to and selling and distributing his sweets for. as Vladrake aside from his dark connections as a drug dealer. was also a Baker. and loved to spoil children. one fateful evening a few days before the downfall. they ran into the wrong Child. Pompina Helane, of the Barony of Valmont. child of Sir Antonious.  of which whom her and her friends had a troubling habit of accusing either truthfully or falsely. "Most often falsely" people of heinous crimes. was talking with Vladrake in an alley. Gaston who was on patrol, and crossbow drawn approached the children from behind to interject in the confrontation. as the children were not treating Vladrake too kindly.  the young lady and her friends proceeded to act scared of Gaston. and rush to the town square, accusing Gaston of assaulting the children with his crossbow. of which Vladrake eagerly defended his faithful servant and friend's it wasn't long until the emperor showed up and scolded Pompina and lashed out at her for doing more of her Outlandish accusations. but despite Gaston and Vladrakes brief victory. it wasn't long before Pompina would set her sights for revenge, because it was very apparent, once she set out to hurt someone. she wouldn't rest until that person was devastated.

and alas. she would have her harshness carried out against Vladrake and Gaston. as she purposefully searched and investigated the bakery for yet another set of false accusations, of which they would soon discover Vladrakes underground operations within the empire. the result was Gaston was arrested first. follow by Vladrake. of which both were sentenced to be banished from the city and their operation dismantled. their livelihood was gone, Vladrakes wealth torn from him. and worse yet, his friendships and Aylisa, possibly cut off from him.  it wouldn't be the last encounter, as shortly after being banished. many a man would try to harass Vladrake later from the empire, seeking to bring him back to be killed.  with Vladrake narrowly avoiding death and escape. But Vladrake wouldn't forget, nor would he Forgive the Empire, or Pompina for this slight. and upon hearing words from him. Gaston and most of his growing family would also grow angry. Vowing loyalty and Vengeance. 

 

"Refuge and Rebirth."

"The Destined Kingdom."

Vladrake now is settled upon establishing a kingdom. fleeing with Gaston into the regions of Iduna. through rain, and storms. he traveled bounded until discovering a way to free himself of his binds. banished and ill equipped. with the empire at his heels. Vladrake shows concern. but now worry. his dark blue eyes fill with a rageful crimson. and a fire the likes of which no one has seen. he is now determined to do one thing. Build a new Kingdom. and avenge the loss. of his Home, his friends. But most of all. the women he had feelings for. he knows not where he goes. or where he intends to tread to. but one thing is for certain. as of now. he seeks to expand his household further. and expand the many people who swear allegiance and loyalty to house Valkistar. He swears to establish a new kingdom. one capable of challenging the very people who have hurt him. The Empire itself. He vows to the ends of his days that he is their Enemy. and that he will be the man and general. that or his legacy will bring the empire to its knees. He curses the lineages of those who have wronged him. to find themselves at his mercy. 

He hides from the empire, watching, Waiting, Recruiting, biting his time and growing his armies. Some say he may even be negotiating with the Damned. bringing a rath of blood and darkspawn, making pacts with mages and magi. growing wrestles and eager. waiting for the opportune time to strike when the Empire least expects it. and that when the time comes. the only thing the empire will feel is not their courage. nor their faith or bravery. Vladrake will ensure that all the empire will be able to feel. Is Fear. and it would seem that these facts would come to haunt the empire as truth. for one fateful eve of the empire. would seal their troubles and worries. for a time came in the city of Petra. where the metal of house Valkistar would be Tested. for Gaston would take on an Squire. whom unknowingly and wittingly to him. Vladrake would meet a devastating "supposed" end.

 

"A Broken Wing."

"The Betrayal."

There came a time when visiting Petra that Vladrake had met Urikk, a man who has seen much battle, his armor dressed like that of a man from the Kingdom of Nordland and that of the Empire Combined. and it was to him Vladrake shared his families dreams of Conquest and expansion. the desire to establish a kingdom. the likes of which were one may yet rival the empire. it was on this note that Urikk, secretly harboring absolute loyalty to the empire. would seek to then kidnap Vladrake away under the false pretense that he was scouting possible locations to establish a realm or a place to build their home. but alas. he was planning simply to meet up with cohorts to whisk him away to the empire for trial. on these travels at a brief stop. Urikk would reveal his true intentions. in which case. Vladrake would blind Urikk with a smoke bomb and knock him unconscious with an axe. where he would rush back to the City of Petra. to try and meet up with Gaston to escape. But alas. he would not be able to enter the city, for under imperial influence, the city itself would only assist in Vladrakes capture.

Vladrake would try once more to escape. but he would be caught. and dragged to an undisclosed location of the empire to him. Vladrake would be beaten, trialed. have his legs broken. and then sadly. would be witnessed by many in the empire. his execution. it was a terrifying sight. a rather chilling day. as the men requested Vlad rakes last words. he did not even show fear or hesitation. He simply grinned and proclaimed. "This is not the end. though you may take my life here and now. you will never truly be rid of me. the Spirit of Vladrake will live on. my spirit will rise again and haunt you all to the end of your days!" and with that the sword dropped cleaving Vladrakes head from his body. Urikk and many in the empire cheered. but they swear they felt a dark presence and chill in the area. few assumed that was the chill of victory. but it was said that many felt a chill of fear. and that possibly. the emperor himself, for the first time ever. was in fact afraid. and rightfully so. the Empire did all they could as a precaution to hide and prevent Vladrakes body from rising. burying him in an unmarked grave. but shadows arose across the land. moving ever closer to Vladrake. a dark chilling presence from that of his ancient homeland of Vladriga.

 

"The Bat Rises New!"

"the Resurrection Of Vladrake."

Vladrake would later be revived by priests and sent back to petra where he wouldnt remember anything of his death, he would also learn of his dear friend gastons depature from him and his house, which left him devastated. but his story still is not yet over and he continues to inspire fear amongst the imperials. 

Edited February 7 by Actiongameinc2
edited death and resurrection details.

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Gaston was in a clinic recently treated from arrow wound next to him clement, waiting till his father is healthy again

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Hadrian metagames the vampire kingdom and sends his knights to kill Valdrake.

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Spoiler

he would also learn of his dear friend gastons depature from him and his house, which left him devastated

It wasn’t long after he left the walls of Petra Gaston was walking in the woods near Petra towards Adria, he walked many days though large valleys and forest crossing many creeks and rivers, his leaving wansnt cause of vladrake it was for his son… he feels deeply sorry so for once he sees the faults he made and is going to make a change. Many days later he arrived in Adria with his long sword on his shoulders finding the man he seeked…Solomon wick