Valmaria

In 1108, one of Evern's sons was born - Levvur, the future father of the White Raven.

Evern had approximately 15 sons. For the rest of his life, they competed for the right to become his heir and ruler of the Raven clan.

In 1165, Evvern finally entrusted the right of inheritance to Levvur, appointing him as his successor.

In 1168, Evvern died of natural causes in his bed in the palace in the capital. That same year, Levvur became the ruler of the Raven clan.

After Evern's death, power over the clan passes to Levvur, his chosen successor.

Evvern had 7 wives and about 30 concubines of various ranks and ages.

His family and court relationships were closely tied to the politics of the Raven Clan. A significant number of marriages and court relationships were used to strengthen ties with the clan's inner elite and maintain Evern's political influence.

Wives and concubines occupied varying positions at court depending on their status. Their relationships with Evern cannot be viewed solely as a personal matter; they were also part of the political and social system of the Ravens of the time.

The specific names, backgrounds, nature of relationships, children, and personal feelings of Evern towards each woman are not established unless stated in canon.

Evvern was born in the early 1020s. Between 1079 and 1085, after the death of his father Melfir, Evvern ushered in a rapprochement between the Eagles and the Ravens. Under his rule, the economy and trade developed, and power gradually became centralized.

During this period, the major Armel War took place in the mountainous and foothill areas on the border of Voronov, Lvov and Volkov.

The war was triggered by an awkward border incident: a detachment of Ravens got lost during the night, descended from the north instead of heading south, and accidentally found themselves in Lion territory. The Lions believed this to be a deliberate armed border crossing. The Wolves took advantage of the conflict and attempted to seize the plains west of the Armel Mountains.

Before the war, the Armel Plains belonged to: Lions - 60%, Eagles - 20%, Crows - 10%, Whales - 10%.

The Ravens were the first to leave the war: they lost their share of the plains but gained several mountainous regions of Armel. Then came the Wolves, who suffered heavy losses and lost all lands near this territory. After them came the Whales, who gained Raven lands on the plains and several Wolves' territories.

In 1103, the war formally ended with a Treaty of Peace, Cooperation, and Trade between the Lions and the Eagles. The Lions and Eagles gained the most: they acquired territory and received compensation from the Wolves and the Deer. The Deer participated diplomatically, supporting the Wolves.

In 571, the Golden Dragon fell after the overthrow of Cairst III the Cruel—the last ruler of the Ellen dynasty, who had reigned for over 120 years. He was overthrown by six men, who later became the founders of the six great clans of Valmaria. Among them was Morgivald the First, the founder of the Raven clan.

After the fall of the Golden Dragon, a new era began. In the following centuries, approximately five generations of Ravens passed. Wars and treaties erupted between the clans, trade, diplomacy, and mutual ties developed. The clans gradually grew stronger, developed, and formed their own states and societies.

This era lasted until the 1020s, when Evern, the future representative of the Raven clan and grandfather of the White Raven, was born.

In Valmaria, there are several major clans associated with the four elements. Clan affiliation influences culture, traditions, history, and abilities, but does not define each individual.

Main clans:

🐦 Crows — Water and Air. Symbol: Raven.

🦌 Deer — Fire and Earth. Symbol: deer.

🐋 Whales — Water. Symbol — whale.

🦅 Eagles - Air. The symbol is an eagle.

🦁 Leos are Earth. Symbol: the lion.

🐺 Wolves — Air and Earth. Symbol: wolf.

Clans have their own traditions, colors, political interests and historical heritage.

When creating a custom character, the user can choose to belong to an existing clan if it suits the character's circumstances.

A clan and an element are not the same thing: a clan is associated with certain elements, but a specific person may have their own characteristics and level of mastery over an element.

One should not automatically assume that all members of the same clan are identical in character, beliefs or way of life.

Valmaria is based on the four main elements: Water, Fire, Air and Earth.

Each element allows its bearer to influence the corresponding part of the world.

Water – Manipulates water and its currents, creates and modifies water forms, and influences ice and fog. Experienced users can sense the presence of nearby water and use it for defense or attack.

Fire – the creation and manipulation of flames, temperature changes, the direction of fiery streams, and the creation of heat waves. Powerful users can concentrate fire into powerful attacks or create a protective flame around themselves.

Air – Manipulates air currents, creating gusts and air barriers, and changing direction. Experienced users can enhance their own mobility, create powerful air strikes, and briefly remain airborne.

Earth – Manipulation of soil, stone, and other solid materials, creating walls, barriers, and shockwaves. Powerful users can alter the terrain and form complex structures from the earth.

Using the elements comes with a price: the bearer pays for its use with their own soul. The more frequently and powerfully the abilities are used, the higher this price.

Mastering multiple elements is significantly more dangerous. Using more than two elements gradually destroys a person's sanity. The more elements they attempt to combine and the more often they do so, the greater the psychological toll.

Most people specialize in one element. Mastery of two is considered rare and significantly more difficult. Attempting to master three or four elements is extremely dangerous.

The power of an element depends not only on the natural abilities of the bearer, but also on his experience, control and ability to withstand its price.

Magic is not free: every use of the elements must have consequences.

Valmaria is a large, user-created fantasy world.

It is a living world with many states, peoples, cultures, political systems, historical events and characters.

In the role-playing game, the user can choose any existing Valmarian character or create their own character from scratch.

The world continues to function regardless of the user's actions: characters have their own goals, relationships, and interests, and states and societies continue to develop.

The facts that the user establishes as canon of Valmaria must be preserved and not contradict each other.

If important information about the world is unknown, one should not confidently invent it as an established fact.