Pom Talvos

House Talvos is a noble house of the Emirate of Najer. It was founded in 57 AB by Hirudo Talvos, although the line itself actually dates back to the High Seyohs of ancient Nahrayn.

Origins
The earliest the line can be traced back to is a man named Tejarel, the founder of the city of Nahrayn. Around 4,000 BB, he and other followers of the Lost God of Heat, Ajvudah, were persecuted by their countrymen for their worship, due to a series of heat waves and drought that had afflicted the region at that time. Tejarel was instrumental in gathering the followers of the God of Heat, rescuing them from being driven away to die or exiled.

He and the others migrated eastwards toward a new home, settling in the junction between two rivers, and named it Nahrayn, which meant "Two Rivers." There, they built a community of worshippers, a civilization that lasted several thousand years. Tejarel reigned over them as High Seyoh, taking a wife and fathering a line of descendants.

Scattering
However, around 600 BB, the political climate in the area had shifted drastically. A war with the neighboring Mahait people ravaged Nahrayn, and many of its inhabitants were killed. Those that were not either fled or assimilated into other cities. Among these people were the descendants of Tejarel, who kept records of their genealogy.

Peculiarly, the name of their tribe, if it had one, was never recorded. This, along with the passing of years and the loss of their historical home, eroded the memory of Tejarel and his significance. By the time of Najera'jad, the family was reduced to only a few direct descendants and several cousins.

Revitalization
One such descendant, Hijam, had settled in Najera'jad. He took a wife, and they had a son together, whom the wife named "Hirudo" after the manner of her culture, which was not Najer. Shortly after, the wife disappeared. By 29 AB, Hijam was pressed into service in a foreign war, leaving Hirudo effectively an orphan. Thankfully, he was adopted by another tribe, distantly related, who effectively raised him, teaching him the traditions and history of Najer.

Over time, Hirudo would grow, becoming an independent nomad, and on a fateful trek through the desert, he rediscovered Nahrayn. Guided by the goddess of his forefathers, he had stumbled upon his heritage, although both of these facts were unknown to him at the time. He began to work on revitalizing the city, and many friends, family, architects, historians, and other Najer flocked to the city. Together, they began rebuilding the city-complex.

The city would grow and grow continually, increasing Hirudo's notoriety within Najer. He eventually became the governor of the province Nahrayn was located in, which led to him becoming Emir only a decade later. Throughout this time, Hirudo perused and parsed through thousands of documents that had been buried with Nahrayn, letting him read the ancient history of the place. Eventually, looking at his genealogical records, he connected the dots and realized who he was.

Years later, during the time of the Sapphire Commonwealth (59 AB), and at the urging of his wife, Hirudo reestablished his line, naming it "Talvos," or Proud Song.

Growth and Modern day
Slowly but surely, Hirudo's relatives adopted the surname as he met with them and explained their heritage. It transformed from a simple name to a true family. Eventually, Hirudo's son Alsham carried on his work, eventually also becoming Emir.

Alsham, by popular demand, implemented a noble house system within Najer, which had existed informally for decades. In 103 AB, he registered the Talvos name as House Talvos, officially establishing the family's nobility.

Members
There are five currently living members of the House.
 * Hirudo Talvos
 * Navani Talvos
 * Alsham Talvos (House Head)
 * Aestys Talvos
 * ?????? Talvos

Symbols
There are a number of symbols associated with the house, detailed below:
 * Hummingbird
 * The Najer River Hummingbird is represented on the House Crest. Native to the lush regions south of Nahrayn, it is a common symbol of beauty, passion, and sex.
 * Sunflowers
 * Sunflowers are the national flower of the Emirate of Najer. Having produced two Emirs, House Talvos is also sometimes associated with sunflowers.
 * Green and yellow colors
 * The flag of Nahrayn also prominently feature green and yellow (representing life/fertility and the desert, respectively), and as Nahrayn is the ancestral seat of the House, the connection is natural.

Culture
Members of the House tend to strongly value beauty, passion, the arts, and culture.