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The Illhar’dro rose to prominence in [[Chel'el'sussoloth]] during the 2nd century of the Moonless Age, making them among the oldest of the drow clans. Unlike their [[Chel'el'sussoloth|Chelian]] contemporaries, the Illhar’dro were ill-content to confine themselves to the caverns of their birth and decided instead to spread their influence outward, building a massive trade network spanning the Underworld. The passage of time has done little to slow the growth of their empire and the masses of ada flowing through it. So great is their power in fact that, though their center of operations no longer resides in [[Chel'el'sussoloth]], they retain a seat among the city’s Val clans. | The Illhar’dro rose to prominence in [[Chel'el'sussoloth]] during the 2nd century of the Moonless Age, making them among the oldest of the drow clans. Unlike their [[Chel'el'sussoloth|Chelian]] contemporaries, the Illhar’dro were ill-content to confine themselves to the caverns of their birth and decided instead to spread their influence outward, building a massive trade network spanning the Underworld. The passage of time has done little to slow the growth of their empire and the masses of ada flowing through it. So great is their power in fact that, though their center of operations no longer resides in [[Chel'el'sussoloth]], they retain a seat among the city’s Val clans. | ||
| − | Among the greatest of the clan’s achievements came with the dominance of [[ | + | Among the greatest of the clan’s achievements came with the dominance of [[Nuqrah'shareh]]. Though it is unclear if the Illhar’dro were the initial progenerators of the city or came later, they have long held control of it much like the [[Sharen]] had [[Chel'el'sussoloth]]. Under the hand of the Ill’hardro the city had, until recently, become a shining symbol of the clan’s wealth and peaceful ways. So proud are they of their far western nirvana that they moved their base of operations here from there from their old home city. |
==Culture and Politics== | ==Culture and Politics== | ||
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[[Image:IllhardroFort.jpg|thumb|The Illhar'dro island palace.]] | [[Image:IllhardroFort.jpg|thumb|The Illhar'dro island palace.]] | ||
| − | The great trade empire of the Illhar’dro is run from their great island palace located in [[ | + | The great trade empire of the Illhar’dro is run from their great island palace located in [[Nuqrah'shareh]]. It is a peaceful local of administration and study, and clans from other cities often send their youth here for schooling during times of strife at home. A single giant tree grows from the structure’s center, a proud symbol of wealth and prosperity that has found its way upon the clan’s seal. This palace is certainly no fortress however; centuries of peaceful relationship with the other factions of [[Nuqrah'shareh]] have provided no necessity for a physical defense. A simple river is all that protects the island against attack. |
Other properties of the Illhar’dro exist in nearly every drow settlement that dots the Underworld and a number of outposts reside upon the surface world as well. | Other properties of the Illhar’dro exist in nearly every drow settlement that dots the Underworld and a number of outposts reside upon the surface world as well. | ||
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===Ill'haress=== | ===Ill'haress=== | ||
{{CharacterList | {{CharacterList | ||
| − | | | + | | Nega'fanea Val'Illhar'dro |
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===Important Figures=== | ===Important Figures=== | ||
{{CharacterList | {{CharacterList | ||
| − | | Balsii | + | | Balsii Val'Illhar'dro |
| Kyo'nne Val'Illhar'dro | | Kyo'nne Val'Illhar'dro | ||
| − | | | + | | Sandaur'recherrai Val'Illhar'dro |
| Sorane'saniil Val'Illhar'dro | | Sorane'saniil Val'Illhar'dro | ||
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===Other Members=== | ===Other Members=== | ||
{{CharacterList | {{CharacterList | ||
| − | | | + | | Jhal'na Val'Illhar'dro |
| − | | Shodun | + | | Shodun Val'Illhar'dro |
| − | | Frisk | + | | Frisk Illhar'dro |
| − | | | + | | Ileh'gro Illhar'dro |
| − | | Ishii | + | | Ishii Val'Illhar'dro |
| Jhin'elam Val'Illhar'dro | | Jhin'elam Val'Illhar'dro | ||
| − | | Layani Vajdya | + | | Layani Vajdya Val'Illhar'dro |
| − | | | + | | Rei'shiid Recherrai Val'Illhar'dro |
| − | | | + | | Shen'fya Val'Illhar'dro |
}} | }} | ||
{{Last update | 35}} | {{Last update | 35}} | ||
Revision as of 14:36, 10 April 2012
The Val’Illhar’dro are the mercantile kingpins of the Underworld. Theirs is an empire of trade that touches nearly every settlement, affording them enough power to hold a seat among the Vals of Chel'el'sussoloth without being headquartered within the city. Their resolute stance on peace, often embellished by their infamous spellsongs, melts the social barriers and binds the alliances that allow their network to spread and prosper with but minimal bloodshed.
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History
The Illhar’dro rose to prominence in Chel'el'sussoloth during the 2nd century of the Moonless Age, making them among the oldest of the drow clans. Unlike their Chelian contemporaries, the Illhar’dro were ill-content to confine themselves to the caverns of their birth and decided instead to spread their influence outward, building a massive trade network spanning the Underworld. The passage of time has done little to slow the growth of their empire and the masses of ada flowing through it. So great is their power in fact that, though their center of operations no longer resides in Chel'el'sussoloth, they retain a seat among the city’s Val clans.
Among the greatest of the clan’s achievements came with the dominance of Nuqrah'shareh. Though it is unclear if the Illhar’dro were the initial progenerators of the city or came later, they have long held control of it much like the Sharen had Chel'el'sussoloth. Under the hand of the Ill’hardro the city had, until recently, become a shining symbol of the clan’s wealth and peaceful ways. So proud are they of their far western nirvana that they moved their base of operations here from there from their old home city.
Culture and Politics
Diplomacy and self-expression are the hallmarks of the Illhar’dro. Peace is the message that most clan members carry, and the philosophy of coexistence infuses much of their culture. By actively seeking friendly relationships with other powers they have been able to put themselves in the good graces of nearly every other known clan.
And of course with good relations come good customers. Much of the wealth and subsequent power of the Illhar’dro is derived from trade. Their fingers can be found in nearly every marketplace in the Underworld, and the intelligent purchasing, moving and reselling of valuables is what keeps the massive clan afloat. They are well aware of the vast profits to be made in drawing wealth from the surface world and often work alongside the Nal’sarkoth in such endeavors.
Artistic expression is highly valued in Illhar’dro culture. Clan attire is usually extravagant and flowing, dominated by shades of blue and white. The musical talents of the Illhar’dro are legendary, as is their skill with spellsongs, a form of magic that runs strong within the clan yet is neigh unheard of without.
Clan Fortresses and Properties
The great trade empire of the Illhar’dro is run from their great island palace located in Nuqrah'shareh. It is a peaceful local of administration and study, and clans from other cities often send their youth here for schooling during times of strife at home. A single giant tree grows from the structure’s center, a proud symbol of wealth and prosperity that has found its way upon the clan’s seal. This palace is certainly no fortress however; centuries of peaceful relationship with the other factions of Nuqrah'shareh have provided no necessity for a physical defense. A simple river is all that protects the island against attack.
Other properties of the Illhar’dro exist in nearly every drow settlement that dots the Underworld and a number of outposts reside upon the surface world as well.
The war in Chel'el'sussoloth led to a massive stream of refugees traveling to Nuqrah'shareh, straining the city’s resources to a breaking point. Enraged by the lack of help from the Illhar’dro, much of the population assailed the clan’s palace. In the midst of the chaos Balsii Val'Illhar'dro successfully overthrew the Ill’haress Nega'fanea in an effort to establish control of the revolt outside. Escaping and finding allies in the clans Jie'yen, Balvahakara and Sharen of Zala'ess Vel'Sharen, the Ill’haress was able to oversee a counter assault that forced her rebellious cousin into surrender. Though the war within the Illhar'dro ranks has apparently come to an end, there is still much contention between the clans and commoners of the city, the war still ongoing.
Clan Members
Ill'haress
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Illharess and the Fourth Queen of the great Illhar’dro, Nega'fanea oversees an expansive mercantile empire that appears to be cracking under the pressure of being spread too thin.
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The formal leader of Nuqrah'shareh for 31 years and Nega'fanea's cousin. She has grown tired of foreigners tearing her city apart and has waged a civil war against Illhar'dro loyal to her relative.
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Kyo'nne is an eccentric, upbeat Val'Illhar'dro popstar from Chel'el'Sussoloth.
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Sandaur'recherrai was a combat instructor for Orthorbbae and for students of Nuqrah'shareh.
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Sorane is a feminine young boy with a love of female fashions, and often dresses like the greater sex.
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Other Members
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Jhal'na is Nega'fanea's favorite daughter, and is headmistress of Spellsong at Orthorbbae.
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Shodun, a soldier of the Val'Illhar'dro clan, is a tainted Nidraa'chal operative working undercover in Nuqrah'shareh.
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Frisk is a Val'Illhar'dro musician that plays in Kyo'nne's band.
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Ileh'gro is an Illhar'dro surface merchant and the administrator of a small trading outpost in the north end of Dokkalfar Pass.
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Jhin'elam is the headmaster of Dravyd, the eighth tower of Orthorbbae.
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