Duchy of Valkyr

Valkyr. Home of the last dragon, home to the last vestiges of Diregon. ''“Where once the dragon rose, has now come to rest for the last time. In a feast of crows, we bury the dragon remembering the best of times. Though brief we basked in its glow, we remember the times. Virmoy Diregon, for I the last dragon will uphold the legacy of my forefathers.”''

Quote by Seved z Červenliška, the 6th lord of Valkyr.

Valkyr, a proud fort that has withstood the test of time. Located near the bank of the maddrak river. Many have come to be call it the ‘floating castle’, due to the artificial lakes that surround the castle’s flank. Founded by Evan Korzak Červenliška. The castle, which once was prosperous during his grandfather’s times, has now grown to become a shadow of its former self. The town that hugs the path coming towards the castle still stands to this day, but with nowhere near the bustle it used to see during his grandfather’s reign. After Taking over his grandfather’s position as lord of Valkyr. Seved, upon his death, the whole of Valkyr mourned. Loved by the people, many calling him the last dragon. Expectations were high for Sigurd Červenliška. As he kneeled before the altar where the crown of Diregon lays to rest for the last time, he proclaimed himself as the successor to the dragon, successor to Evan the white crow. Thousands watched as he drank the dragon’s blood and swore the oaths to hold the seat of lord, till he breathed his last.

Evan Korzak z Červenliška, the White Crow.
Little is known about Evan's past, but one thing. The man was not truly a man but a full blooded Sumari, though he unlike many of his Sumari brethren maintained human form at all times. Whether he was born in Mosir or not is up to speculation. The records of the time describe him as a man with pure white hair and striking purple eyes. Scholars seem to agree that he was born roughly around the start of winter on 1 TE.

Nothing is known of Evan's childhood as many records simply assume he used to be a noble born in Mosir, fled Mosir due to disagreements and then lived out his early adulthood as a gallivanting bandit. Few records of his deeds remain, one called the 'The Noble Bandit' Where the author described Evan and his band as "seemingly heroic as they swooped in to clash with any foes that threatened the peace." The other record is from the National Archives of Swardia as they describe the man as foolhardy and cocky.

Later in life roughly when Evan turned 20 he began to appear in recordings saying he frequented Maddrak and how he fought for any side that would give him coin. The Banner he carried to battle, kept upheld on his dark steed was said to reflect the light. Hence the name 'Sunburst Flare'. No surviving images or portraits remain of Evan and any records that mentioned were miniscule compared to his imposing presence as a military figure.

Though by the time he turned to 30, no records of banditry, mercenary work or fighting has been recorded since. Many speculate that this was around when he settled down in the Valkyr Peninsula and where he met his Wife Valkyria or Vaskyria (depending on the source of the record). Many mention that Valkyr early on looked nothing like a city and more like a military camp. Many mention that Evan struggled to get any progress made in the region due to the state of Phoenia that ruled over them, and had attempted to chase him out on many occasions.

Eventually had succeeded to push out Evan out of the plains and onto the mountainous region on the peninsula. Though for a time that eased the conflict between him and the rulers of the region, and eventually led to an agreement of truce between the two parties.

Later in the mid summer of 33 TE, Evan's first son was born. Which he named Braham after his wife's brother, was said to be the first half blood Sumari to be born in the region. Amongst the guests that came to celebrate his son's birth was Poriis Petrausk, leader of a large town within phoenia. The man was well respected and everyone in phoenia knew who Poriis was despite rising tensions between him and his overlord.

Evan eventually struck an agreement with Poriis, where he was promised the land in the Peninsula, if he was to fight one more conflict against the Phoenians.

Details of Evan's involvement in the phoenix crisis remain vague at best, for it seems he tried to merely keep his family safe and raid trade caravans coming to Dulguldur. One record mentions him naming the peninsula after his wife, since her blood was spelt in one of his failed raids.

In late autumn of 38 TE, Evan's last recorded appearance was in Swamp where he celebrated their victory, but little did he know that the wine that was drunk during the feast was poisoned by Phoenian Sympathizers from which he succumbed a few hours later.

Poriis despite making an agreement with Evan, held up his agreement with Evan's son Braham and daughter Karina. Allowing the young man to develop the province under the crown of Swardia once the dust of war settled.