House Argis of the Dead Mountains
Date founded - in the ancient timesHead of the House - Ranger-Lord Orellian ArgisHouse words - "Our arrows strike true!"
History
House Argis was founded in ancient times. According to legend, as the first human states came into being, one of the two people followed a falcon northwards, founding a state in the Guardian Mountains, which for centuries was known as the Kingdom of Antadour. This kingdom declined during the First War with Angathor.
The situation was not helped by a rebellion in the south of the country when, after receiving aid from the Venrisians, Lord Arledge Argis - steward of the city of Antadon, which was the largest metropolis in the kingdom to the south - paid homage to King of Venris and spoke openly against his brother, Arthron Argis III. The king immediately sent all his forces to retake the rebellious south, leaving his northern borders unguarded. This decision cost him everything. An invasion of dark elves from the north and Venrisians supported by his brother from the south killed the dying kingdom. House Argis has been split into two lesser houses - House Argis of Antadon and House Argis of the Dead Mountains.
After the fall of Antadour, the mountain branch of House Argis continued to lead the Rangers and the Old Antadian community. The former kings became Ranger-Lords, with Northpoint in the Valley of Fallen Kings as their centre. The community includes civilians as well as Rangers. Old Antadians speak Old Antadian, isolate themselves from Antadon and regard its submission to Venris as a betrayal. Antadonians are likewise hostile towards them.
"One day, when the city of kings is reclaimed, the falcon will regain its crown and soar southward, with talons of revenge."
Ranger-Lord Arthron Argis, last king of Antadour.
Known members of House Argis of the Dead Mountains
Ranger-Lord Orellian Argis
Ranger-Lord Orellian Argis assumed a leadership role at a very young age following in his father's footsteps. Despite being thrown into deep waters, he easily took to governance - he is a charismatic individual with a good rapport with people. As the first Ranger-Lord in a long time, he has been planning to reclaim the old capital of the kingdom, Harfdour, during his lifetime. He sees the recent outbreak of war as an opportunity, with the forces of the dark elves focusing on their invasion of Venris and Antadon.