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Many outsiders see this dynastic clan as barbaric for its unusual and often fatal leadership trials, seeming more in keeping with beast clans or with the plague lands than the craggy expanse of earth. Rodaran's first ruler had twin sons and rather than have them fight and split the kingdom into factions when trying to decide whom should be his heir he devised a plan.

Each male on their majority would be sent out into the world to complete some near impossible task. The first to return successful became monarch. These tasks were brutal or even fatal, so it was up to the young dragon if they wanted to face permanent exile rather than complete their task. If another child returned before they could succeed their life became forfeit as a rival and thus sealed the fate for any younger siblings as they came of age.

This plan was so successful that his son did the same and his. The heirs resulting were strong, far too clever, or both. Because these tasks were so difficult the monarchs bred prolifically, each taking a spouse and often several consorts to try for as many children as possible. However if by some chance a monarch had only daughters they could chose to take the trial and if they passed would become ruler until they married.

King Nocturne is the 7th generation of his line. As was his right as he became king, all of his remaining brothers were put to death and his sisters were married off when they came of age. Nocturne ruled with an iron fist, stern but often distant. Nocturne is missing and presumed dead. Serving in his stead is Queen Brix with her consort, Sterling. She has refused to remarry and give up her position, hoping for some sign of the former king.