House Vindya

House Vindya is a Yirsi noble house from the nation of Anglunia. House Vindya is known for its intelligence, ambition, and strength, although in recent years its strength has faded. The house currently controls the city of Krosvallad and some of the surrounding area, as well as the estate of Veragoon in The Pale. It is headed by Elyanna Rito-Vindya.

Origins
House Vindya is one of the most ancient Yirsi clans in Mirau, dating back to around 1450 LT, around the beginning of the Great Elven War. They were once goat herders in the mountainous regions of Yirsaad, praying to the Arterna Fayroth in order to gain his blessing through the tough climate of the area. Legend dictates that one night, a star shone down onto a farm belonging to the a family of Vindyas, and it spoke to them, granting them the wisdom to leave behind Fayroth's debauchery. The star was in fact a manifestation of the goddess Belana, who the Vindyas have worshipped since. As time came to pass, the Vindya moved into north-west Yirsaad, settling, building the city of Vin, and inventing the first Yirsi script.

The Retaking of Yirsi Homelands
Later, around 3700 LT, the Vindya were, like most other Yirsi, driven back into Yirsaad by conquering human tribes. It was in the Rezuraia Citadel that House Blizun rallied up all the Yirsi clans and asked for their aid in reconquering their lost lands to their north and south. Most tribes declined, however, the Vindya Clan was one of the few that accepted the call to battle. They helped House Blizun successfully reconquer the ancient Yirsi city of Isaz.

The Vindyas continued to help free the region of Nefelis of the humans, leading to the creation of several Yirsi kingdoms, including Rannikko, Lynndar, Burgen, Narad, and Serenas.

The Kingdom of Vindya
Around 4150 LT, the Vindyas created a Kingdom in north-western Yirsaad; the Kingdom of Vindya. The Kingdom of Vindya was an ancient Yirsi Kingdom located in Northern Mirau. It lasted around 650 years before merging with the Kingdom of Rezuraia to form the Kingdom of Anglath, predecessor to Anglunia.

The Kingdom of Anglath
In the year 4700 LT, the Kingdom of Vindya merged with the Kingdom of Rezuaraia, forming the Kingdom of Anglath. Under a dual monarchy, they fought back against the invading Gnomes, freeing Yirsaad, as well as the nations of Austonia, Fellmore, and Andor. The Kingdom of Anglath continued to flourish until it was ultimately destroyed after 918 years by Viodoxa when they colonised northern Mirau in 5218 LT/ 0 TE.

The Vindyan Massacre
In later years, the Vindya clan has decreased in size and influence, losing many of its most prominent member during a raid in the Andoran-Lechjan War (71 TE). After their staggering defeat, few members survived by getting away and fleeing to different places in Eldham. Only 12 would live to return. Some still remained in Mirau, like Thyelvon Sylvar-Vindya. Since then, there have been many tries to reunite the entire family. Lyra Eru-Vindya, House Head at the time, planned a great reunion, a plan she gave to Theylvon.

Efforts to reunite the House
Everything changed when Livas Ulvon-Vindya, after his years long trip, arrived to an Anglunian city called Norstaeyya. There, he found his lost cousin, Thyelvon Sylvar-Vindya. He told Livas that he had found a spell that could invite all members of their house to Anglunia. Livas then moved further south to an abandoned city, Krosvallad where he did his experiments. Krosvallad seemed like the best place for their dynasty's Great Reunion to happen.

In these enormous walls, Livas worked hard to perfect the spell while trying to balance his Onsyr duties. After several months, it was ready, the spell to reunite the Vindyan Dynasty was done. The next morning, a winter morning in the year 187 TE, he went to the moon shrine of Belana and casted the spell. A huge yellow beacon beam was shot through the skies of Eldham, followed by a cold breeze of air. Every creature of Vindyan Blood was magnified by such glow and was determined to follow it. It had been done. Now Livas only had to play the waiting game.

The returning Vindyas
The first one to arrive was a Yirsi called Ziyar along with his siblings, Ashera and Dio. They proved to be the lost siblings of Lyra Eru-Vindya, former head of the House. The siblings would form the line of the Eru Vindyas, and helped immensely in the cities reconstruction. Then came the Rito Vindyans, who had fled to Ashai after the raid. Rito, from whom the line takes its name, brought with him his children, Szymon, Elyanna, Veilyr, and his adopted grandson, Felyx. Next came Thyelvon Sylvar-Vindya, last of the line of Sylvar and the only living Sylvar Vindya.

Livas retires
After 15 years of being House Head, in the summer of the year 208 TE, Livas retired from his position, granting it to Ziyar Eru-Vindya. In his retirement letter, Livas outlined the task given to Ziyar - he must reunite the House or Livas would take over as House Head again. In the year 223 TE, after Ziyar failed to unite the House, Livas enacted this, and formed a regency council of the House's Elders.

A new of age for House Vindya
Livas became House Head again, with Elyanna Rito-Vindya becoming the house's Co-Head. Livas, after testing Elyanna, allowed her to become head of House Vindya. Livas was made Co-Head until tragedy would strike with Livas dying in the year 232 TE, after having a stroke. Elyanna elevated Livas' daughter, Trebyznya Livas-Vindya to Co-Head. It was then that the last missing Vindya arrived at Krosvallad, Y'lanna Tahvar-Vindya. The Great Reunion of the Vindyas took place in 251 TE, finally reuniting the house after over 170 years of being split.

Recent Marriages of House Vindya
In the year 193 TE, Livas Ulvon-Vindya married Livya Dardellan-Lochatlan, creating a strong bond between House Vindya and House Lochatlan. So far, they have had 12 children and 7 grandchildren. This strong bond survived until Livya married Yizawan Eliyawin-Nuwan. It is said that upon hearing the news of his wife's new husband, he had a stroke and died.

In the year 215 TE, Elyanna Rito-Vindya married Azial Livas-Lochatlan, continuing the close relationship between Houses Vindya and Lochatlan. Together they have had 6 children: Thyara, Brymir, Kailya, Ulvon II, Ferron, and Ravym.

In the summer of the year 232 TE, Xander Ethyris-Vindya married Theylla Yizawan-Nuwan, marking an alliance between House Vindya and House Nuwan, the ruling house of Anglunia. They have had one child, Delas Xander-Nuwan.

Alliances
At this time, House Vindya has alliances with House Nuwan, House Verak'at and House Lochatlan.