Vael family

The Vaels are the ruling family of the city of Starkhaven in the Free Marches.

Background
Prior to the Vael's ascension to the throne, Starkhaven was in a state of ongoing coup d'état, with warlords repeatedly seizing power before being overthrown themselves in rapid succession. Lord Vael organized a peaceful protest against the rule of "King Ironfist", the latest self-declared "King of Starkhaven". Inspired by Lord Vael's piety many of Ironfists's soldiers began to desert and Ironfist himself abandoned Starkhaven. Afterwards by popular acclaim, Lord Vael was offered the title of King but he refused, feeling he had no claim to the title. Instead he was declared Prince of Starkhaven, which has remained the ruling title in the city ever since. Ever since their ascent, the Vael family has remained very devout, always dedicating at least one member of the family per generation to become a cleric or brother in the Chantry.

Known members

 * Lord Vael, first proclaimed prince of Starkhaven
 * Sebastian Vael, Prince in exile of Starkhaven
 * Goran Vael, placed upon the throne with aid from Lady Harimann
 * Meghan Vael
 * Corbinian Vael, supposed heir to the throne of Starkhaven.