User:Nebesk/House V'Ghera

Origins of the House
The Origins of House V'Ghera can be traced from nearly a thousand years past, as a prominent High Elf house within Silvermoon, though they did not truly come into their own until late in the Third War. The family of V'Ghera were among many Blood Elves that accompanied the prince of their people, Kael'thas Sunstrider to Outland. Later, they would join their prince, along with his master Illidan Stormrage, to the cold land of Northrend, with the intent of destroying the Lich King.

Though Illidan and Kael'thas had failed in their mission, the former having faced defeat at the hands of the Death Knight Arthas, the powerful warriors and mages of House V'Ghera found themselves stranded in the cold north, largely abandoned by their leaders.

They had struggled for many grueling months, wandering the frozen wastes trying to survive, when they had come across a small group of humans, barely surviving as they were. These humans were among a hardy group that had joined Arthas in his hunt for the dreadlord Mal'Ganis. These particular humans, having been stranded by their leader in Northrend during the events that had taken place in Lordaeron, had no idea of the "falling out" between the Elves and Humans. As such, these Humans addressed the Elves with trust and kindness. Together, the groups managed to survive the harshness of the roof of the world, until they were rescued by the Horde Expedition.

Though House V'Ghera was eternally grateful for the aid, tensions flared immediately due to their association with humans. It was all they could do to prevent their new friends from being killed on the spot. For this reason, all the factions involved felt it best for House V'Ghera and their human friends to depart Northrend immediately. In return for information regarding the strange land, the House was offered a set of ships in which they could return home with. By this time, the human companions had been inducted as official members of the House.

While House V'Ghera holds a debt of honor with the Horde, they have chosen to remain their own, independant faction due to their radical beliefs and wide racial acceptances.

The House Today
Upon returning home to the shores of their beloved Quel'thalas, House V'Ghera moved further inland, setting up a small, relatively hidden base deep within the tainted Ghostlands.

The house fancies themselves as keepers of knowledge and with the help of their members all across the world, have kept tabs on current events happening everywhere. Their base of operations, known simply as "The Library" is nothing short of a huge archive of all sorts of lore and knowledge. Those few who know of the House's existence yearn to search through this expansive archive, even willing to sacrifice entire fortunes to do so. At this point, it is unknown why the House hoards this information.

Today, they remain not so much an elven house, as much as a secret society, with contacts reaching all over the whole of Azeroth. Leaders of the House often travel the world, looking for potential new members. As a secret society, they remain incognito during their search, and when a prospective candidate is found, the person is given a set of trials, though they do not know that they're being tested. If the pledge is successful, they are approched by the House, told of it's history and goals, and offered membership.

Prospective members range from simple, human farmers, to rugged dwarven craftsmen, mighty orcish warriors, wise tauren druids, and even sinister naga sirens. If potential to further the House's goals is seen in a person, race or class is never taken into account by the House.

To those who know how to recognize a member of House V'Ghera, they can be seen wearing a special silver ring adorned with a small, bright ruby etched with fiery hand; the symbol of the House. High ranking members are awarded a silver, enchanted dagger as well, which as a rule, is kept in a sheath on their belt.

Notable Members
-Lord Magister Jaelros V'Ghera

-General Sutana D'eren

-"Kayoss" McObyn

-Elessa McObyn

-Jason Mithran

-Tugros Wolfsong

-Rashas Bloodstalker

-Jeeze

-Kavako

-Deadzy

-Father Grymes

-Captain Kares

-Krokk Swamprunner

-Atoa Swamprunner

-Ayone Runetotem

-Eikos the Insane

-Lady Casti

-Lady Wendelena