The Solvelar Family
The Solvelar Family holds dominion over the Emberstone Oasis, a jewel of survival and commerce set amid the endless dunes of the Crimson Sands. From their shimmering citadel known as the Flamepetal Seat—a fortress grown from living crystal and tempered obsidian—they manage trade, law, and the guarded access to the oasis’s sacred thermal springs.
The Solvelars claim divine right through an ancestral pact with a Fire Elemental Spirit said to dwell beneath the oasis’s molten heart. This pact grants them both authority and longevity, with Solvelar scions often living far beyond a natural lifespan so long as they never stray too far from the oasis.
Unlike other nobles of Amoxis, the Solvelars do not posture with pomp or ceremony. Their rule is practical, firm, and imbued with the searing expectations of desert survival. Hospitality is sacred under their roof—but betrayal or disrespect is dealt with swiftly, often through a tradition known as Trial by Cinders, where wrongdoers must endure intense heat or fire-born illusions to prove their truth.
The family is currently led by Lady Vireya Solvelar, a calm but cunning matriarch known for her amber eyes and volcanic temper. She has forged alliances with desert spirits, nomadic tribes, and fire mages alike, ensuring that no caravan dares cross the Crimson Sands without a Solvelar’s blessing—or a hefty bribe.
