Nobles of Markoth

The Noble houses of Makoth owned a majority of the lands surrounding the empire in its formative years. When Tarvala extended the invitation to join the Empire and bend the knee to him, many refused. They saw what he did as noble, and they were grateful to their savior for risking his life to fight for and win their freedom, but their loyalty and reverence stopped there.

During the 30-year span of the Empire, many of the Nobles in Markoth voiced objection to Tarvala claiming himself ruler over their lands. This lead to the systematic hunting, capture, public trial and even beheading of Nobles in the land. These trials were scarcely fair, with the Noble either denouncing their right to rule, or losing their lives. These trials were held by what was becoming the Church of Tarvala, a new religion which was replacing the old ways on the Court of Four.

After many of these trials, the noble’s lands were carved up and given to lords to preside over who reported to the throne. These Lords were selected from the people already living in the area so as to not stir up further dissent. Once word came about these trials to other lords in the east, many went into hiding. Running their kingdoms via proxy, whilst they cowered in anticipation of Tarvala’s Inquisitors.