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Val'Kyorl'solenurn

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The Kyorl'solenurn clan symbol.
The Kyorl'solenurn clan animal.

Purity, discipline and zeal: these are the calling cards of the Val’Kyorl’solenurn, the only remaining Val drowussu clan. Indoctrinated at birth, clan members are brought up to actively despise and purge impurities from Chel'el'sussoloth and the world. Nothing draws their hatred more than demonic influences, making them the bane of the tainted Vel clans. To be in their favor is to find security and compassion; to embrace the profane is to be given no quarter.

History

The rocky history of the Kyorl'solenurn ancestors.

Details on the rise of the Kyorl’solenurn stem from the end of the Moons Age, where the warring tribes of light and dark worked to cease their conflict and combat the demon hordes, if only for a moment. The Kyorl ancestors are virtually the only survivors of a massive light elven diaspora from ancient Vanir nations in the northeastern region of the rim of the Nidavellir. The people sought to follow Sharess' dark elven people into the mists by her decree--migrating to as far away as Damadi in the east to Nuqrah'shareh in the west--but as the drow expanded, old hatred rose again and many of the light elves and their descendants fell by drowolath hands. The only traces that remain of these poor souls lie in those ssu who live the life of slavery and the mixed bloodlines in the eastern region (such as the Tei'kaliath clan, who descend from one such city of mixed races).

As the sole drowussu clan with the title of Val, their racial solidarity undoubtedly appears attractive to grey-skinned hopefuls. The fall of the Val'Dutan'vir during the Nidraa’chal uprising saw many of its former members joining the ranks of the Kyorl’solenurn, increasing the clan’s strength even further. The Val'Kyorl'solenurn clan is increasingly becoming militaristic: teaching their children the art of war, building walls to protect themselves from the warring drowolath clans, and waiting for the moment the new Empress rises to march against their old racial enemy.

After the events of a schism that occurred during The District War, ideologies shifted from warmongering to peaceful negotiations.

Culture and Politics

A Kyorl preaches a sermon during the Moon's End festival.

The Kyorl’solenurn are a very different clan compared to others, possessing a unique culture that impacts everything from social structure to diplomatic ties. At their core the Kyorl’solenurn are staunch followers of their own religious doctrine that venerates the spirit of Sharess. Core to their faith is the acknowledgement that Sharess sacrificed her body to seal the demonic forces unleashed during the Great Wars, and it is the duty of all drow to keep the barrier between the two worlds intact and purge any hints of demonic essence that might pass through.

Championing their mission to keep the material world free of impurity, the clan is most infamously known for their convictional, often overzealous drive to achieve these ends. Ver’droendar that encounter the Kyorl’solenurn, even in the midst of their everyday routines, can expect an immediate attempt on their lives unless they are adequately protected or outnumber their assailants. Those of untainted auras who consort with tainted are captured and “cleansed,” a form of brainwashing that wipes away any positive associations with the demon infested. Any who bear the taint must be hunted down regardless of guilt; though they have purged countless demon summoners from the world their blades have also fallen mercilessly upon plenty of those who harbor demon seeds unwillingly. A Kyorl’solenurn similarly defiled is expected to take their own life, and many a Templar or Warden has more than willingly fallen upon their own blade.

Due to recent, drastic policy changes championed by the newest Holy Mother Anahid, tainted members of the clan are forgiven and even allowed to return to the Kyorl'solenurn lands. This sudden change of perspective is not without its dissidents who still see the tainted as extremdly dangerous.

Though far from hermits like the Val'Jaal'darya, the Kyorl’solenurn have a preference to keep to themselves. Nearly every member of the clan is a drowussu, the exceptions going to a rare few drowussu-drowolath half-bloods who generally must work harder to advance due to the clan’s pervasive xenophobia. Soldiers on patrol have a strong tendency to posture themselves as coolly professional, but as there are no axioms barring welfare, altruism is not uncommon.

Obviously the clan’s headstrong opposition to anything demonic has put them it at violent odds with the Vel clans of Chel'el'sussoloth. Though the might and authority of the Sharen prevent open conflict between the two, the Vel’Vloz’ress find themselves in frequent, vicious contention with the drowussu clan. Their relations with the Val clans are much more cordial, but truly strong diplomatic ties are meager. Few are willing to let their own political interactions be influenced by an ally that differentiates friend from enemy by the color of their eyes.

The Kyorl'solenurn sport various Orders that serve to preserve the Kyorl structure and systems of orderly functioning. Kyorl'solenurn Orders are many, and their members serve various roles, such as Templars, Wardens, and Inquisitors. While unknown to most of the population, every sealer in the Orders can be a Velnari at a moment's notice--those who are untainted nether summoners, like Ky'ovarde.

Clan Fortresses and Properties

Postcard Val'Kyorl'solenurn fortress.png
The Kyorl'solenurn lands are a brightly lit swath of land cut from the darker recesses of the city. The section is walled off from the rest of Chel, and composes almost entirely of free Drowussu and a handful of mixbloods. White and other light colors dominate the scenery, and its orderly people and customs are reflective of the hard lined religious clan that leads them.
Postcard Order of Serenity Outpost.png
The sole surface outpost inhabited by the Order of Serenity is essentially a final destination for pilgrims and certain Kyorl'solenurn that have come across knowledge the clan has deemed too dangerous to be loosed into the population.
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A relatively young colony inhabited by the Kyorl'solenurn, in the southwest region of the Rim.

Clan Members

Ill'haress

Portrait Anahid Val'Kyorl'solenurn.png
The 12th elected Ill'haress of the clan, Anahid was taught by Lioshi at the Order of Serenity outputs to lead the clan back to the right path.



Important Figures

Portrait Chirinide Val'Kyorl'solenurn.png
A young Val'Kyorl'solenurn warden that lives to serve in the name of Sharess and the clan, but is often caught between the conflict of upbringing and the truth.
Portrait Shan'naal Kyorl'solenurn.png
Shan is a templar who loyally serves warden Chirinide Val'Kyorl'solenurn.
Portrait Shimi'lande Val'Kyorl'solenurn.png
Shimi'lande Val'Kyorl'solenurn was the 10th Ill'haress of her clan the Holy Mother of the Sharess religion.
Portrait Valla'drielle Val'Kyorl'solenurn.png
The former headmistress of the Kyorl school at the Orthorbbae, and briefly the 11th elected Ill'haress of the clan.
Portrait Tir'ade Kyorl'solenurn.png
Tir'ade is an ex-Kyorl'solenurn templar who was tainted while trying to restore peace in a Val'Sarghress-patrolled district.
Portrait Ky'ovarde Kyorl'solenurn.png
Ky'ovader is a former Warden of the radical Order of the Twin Eyes. Following the ascension of Anahid to power, she has gone into self-imposed Exile, seeing herself as unworthy of her clan.



The Orders

The Kyorl’solenurn has a unique clan structure. The various Templar, Inquisitors and Wardens all serve within one of a number of orders, each run by Judicator. The cabinet that these Judicators compose of is the true power behind the clan, electing the Ill’haress and advising her on how to lead. And though it is ultimately the Ill’haress who makes the decisions that move the clan forward she is all too aware that the Judicators have the authority to replace her if she veers too far from their goals. In short, she is the head of all Orders.

Order of the Twin Eyes

This Order specializes in hunting heretics both in the city and from within the clan itself. They are known as one of the most radical of factions because of their hard lined views and taboo techniques, such as Ky'ovarde's use of nether summoning.


Portrait Kousei Kyorl'solenurn.png
Kousei is the Judicator of the Order of Twin Eyes, and sole surviving Judicator following the succession of Anahid.
Portrait Ae'theriss Kyorl'solenurn.png
Ae'theriss is a Kyorl'solenurn empath serving in the Order of the Twin Eyes.
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Ano'toti is a young Kyorl'solenurn crusader serving in the Order of the Twin Eyes.
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Mili'ani is a Kyorl'solenurn Warden serving in the Order of the Twin Eyes.
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Ron'nae was a Kyorl'solenurn Templar serving in the Order of the Twin Eyes.
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Sang'oro is a Kyorl'solenurn Templar serving in the Order of the Twin Eyes.
Portrait Lysire'indris Kyorl'solenurn.png
An extremely blunt and pragmatic warden of Order of the Twin Eyes, tasked with investigating clan corruption.
Portrait Miner'a Kyorl'solenurn.png
Miner'a is a warden for the Order of the Twin Eyes, working with Ky'ovarde to find manipulators in the clan.
Portrait Rafal'za Kyorl'solenurn.png
A warden, torturer, and executioner for the Order of the Twin Eyes.



Order of the Holy Eye

This Order is a moderate group consisting of the Kyorl'solenurn's seers--drowussu females possessing the rare Prescience affinity--inquisitors, wardens and their templar protectors. Candidates for Ill'haress are chosen from this Order.


Portrait Desmonde Kyorl'solenurn.png
Desmonde is a Kyorl'solenurn Inquisitor serving in the Order of the Holy Eye.
Portrait Yakuise Val'Kyorl'solenurn.png
Yakuise is a seer of Shimi'lande's line through adoption.
Portrait Taisei Val'Kyorl'solenurn.png
Portrait Merril'lin Kyorl'solenurn.png
Merril'lin is a mischievous seer in the service of the Order of the Holy Eye.
Portrait Chime Val'Kyorl'solenurn.png
Chime is one of the many adopted children of Shimi'lande, and reluctantly vouched for the new leader of the clan.



Order of Serenity

This Order is one of the Clan's most liberal groups, made of of those whose goal is to follow Sharess' decree to the letter: resettling the surface and protecting the drowussu and drowolath future generations from the mistakes of the past. In addition, they have established contact with Vanaheimr, and Ambassador Freyr van Niroenir is sent to parlay with this Order.


Portrait Lioshi Kyorl'solenurn.png
Lioshi is the Vanir Judicator of the Order of Serenity, a surface-oriented Order based in a Kyorl'solenurn surface outpost.
Portrait Eve Kyorl'solenurn.png
A female trainee of the Order of Serenity and Anahid's companion.
Portrait Shi'fe Kyorl'solenurn.png
Shia'fe is the 9th elected Ill'haress of the Val'Kyorl'solenurn, having been sent by the Judicators to spend the rest of her days at the Order of Serenity's outpost.
Portrait Myou Kyorl'solenurn.png
A female member of the Order of Serenity and Chirinide's and Shan's travel companion.
Portrait Raveena Kyorl'solenurn.png
A female member of the Order of Serenity and Anahid's guardian.
Portrait Se'tewa Kyorl'solenurn.png
Se'tewa is a kindly resident of the Kyorl'solenurn temple outpost on the surface.
Portrait Dan'suun Kyorl'solenurn.png
Dan'suun is a Kyorl'solenurn colonist living in Shikomei.
Portrait Neps Kyorl'solenurn.png
Neps is an Kyorl'solenurn crusader serving in the Order of Serenity.



Order of Truth

This Order focuses on spreading the word and will of the clan, letting the populations know of Kyorl'solenurn victories against the tainted.


Portrait Sek'kyou Kyorl'solenurn.png
Judicator



Order of Purity

Aside from hunting heretical nether summoners, the Order of Purity's main focus is to maintain blood purity among the drowussu (keeping out at many mixbloods as possible) and prevent the drowolaths from enslaving their people. This Order is often in conflict with the mixbloods and Val'Dutan'vir refugees.


Portrait Kyuusei Kyorl'solenurn.png
Kyuusei is a Moons Age Vanir and the Judicator of the Kyorl'solenurn Order of Purity.
Portrait Zewryel Kyorl'solenurn.png
Zewryel is a templar in the Order of Purity, and is unsettled by the events surrounding the clan's actions.
Portrait Kale'shido Kyorl'solenurn.png
Kale'shido is a templar in the Order of Purity. He is concerned with the silence surrounding the rumors of Sarghress attacking clan territory.
Portrait Shinhwa Kyorl'solenurn.png
Shinhwa is a speaker for the clan, serving under Judicator Kyuusei. She now resides in Shikomei.



Order of Salvation

The Order of Salvation believes in salvation through pain and suffering.


Portrait Cas'nihlus Kyorl'solenurn.png
A mixblood Judicator originating from the destroyed Dutan'vir clan.



Other Members

Portrait Abyte Kyorl'solenurn.png
Abyte is an ex-Mae'yukir warrior, who recently relocated to Shikomei.
Portrait Amal'thya Dutan'vir.png
Amal'thya is a female Dutan'vir serving as a Warden and sealer in the Kyorl'solenurn military.
Portrait Au'shura Kyorl'solenurn.png
Au'shura is a Kyorl'solenurn Inquisitor and empath.
Portrait Ari'nara Kyorl'solenurn.png
An inquisitor for the clan that first appears with Tar'shay to monitor the citizens during Kyuusei's speech.
Portrait Asta'lin Kyorl'solenurn.png
A strong and masculine Warden participating in the siege of the Dutan'vir fortress.
Portrait Belph'aegor Kyorl'solenurn.png
A Holy Lance who believes the Judicators ignored Shimi'lande's choice of successor.
Portrait Dalshen Kyorl'solenurn.png
Dalshen is a stern Kyorl'solenurn sealer and former Dutan'vir.
Portrait Delphian'des Kyorl'solenurn.png
Delphian'des is a ferocious Kyorl'solenurn Warden who serves within one of the clan's many purge squads.
Portrait Eclavdiira'olin Kyorl'solenurn.png
A warden who's passionate about her service to Shimi'lande.
Portrait El'ysia Kyorl'solenurn.png
A warden who escorts Valla'drielle to the confirmation ceremony.
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Eris'ea is a dawmere handler, living in Shikomei.
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Jun'shiki is Shimi'lande's attendant during the Illhar'ess gathering.
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Kahru is a loyal Val'Kyorl'solenurn templar.
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Kami'seide is an associate of Ill'haress Shimi'lande. A living doll of her body was used to spark conflict between the Val'Kyorl'solenurn and the Vel'Vloz'ress clans.
Portrait Lilli'thnee Kyorl'solenurn.png
A Warden serving during the siege of the Dutan'vir fortress.
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Litti'rhyne is a Kyorl'solenurn crusader and tailor.
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Lythn is a former Dutan'vir, now a warden of the Kyorl'solenurn.
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An ex-templar and reaffirmed Dutan'vir with a personality disorder.
Portrait Myoko Kyorl'solenurn.png
A female Crusader and sniper participating in the siege of the Dutan'vir fortress.
Portrait Nuru'lara Mae'yukir Sarghress.png
Nuru'lara is a Sarghress representative to the colony of Ys.
Portrait Obaja Kyorl'solenurn.png
Portrait Petri'cho Kyorl'solenurn.png
A trainee and servant of Shimi'lande.
Portrait Re'van Kyorl'solenurn.png
A templar who worked alongside Shan'naal to quell public outcry against the construction of another wall.
Portrait Sati'vah Kyorl'solenurn.png
A skittish young dawmere trainer.
Portrait Satsicia Kyorl'solenurn.png
A Warden serving during the siege of the Dutan'vir fortress.
Portrait Setheryll Kyorl'solenurn.png
A male Inquisitor participating in the siege of the Dutan'vir fortress.
Portrait Solufein Kyorl'solenurn.png
Solufein is an experienced Kyorl'solenurn Templar.
Portrait Tab'irrie Kyorl'solenurn.png
A stable boy who hates clan traitors.
Portrait Tanooen Kyorl'solenurn.png
A tall female Holy Lance serving during the siege of the Dutan'vir fortress.
Portrait Tar'shay Kyorl'solenurn.png
An inquisitor for the clan with a love for melons.
Portrait Teji'tsuke Kyorl'solenurn.png
Teji'tsuke is one of the eight headmasters of the male's section of Orthorbbae.
Portrait Thral'lin Kyorl'solenurn.png
A Holy Lance and former Dutan'vir who is disturbed at the Judicators choosing a new leader for the clan.
Portrait Vara'nin Dutan'vir.png
An ex-Kyorl Crusader and medic, taking part in the effort to reclaim the ancestral Dutan'vir lands.
Portrait Vashoor Kyorl'solenurn.png
A brash female Holy Lance participating in the siege of the Dutan'vir fortress.
Portrait Woas'ned Kyorl'solenurn.png
A mixblood templar who escorts Valla'drielle to the confirmation ceremony.
Portrait Yazki Kyorl'solenurn.png





This article reflects events up to Chapter 57.