Hab Dynasty
The Habs ruled the Kingdom of Rivenleaf from their seat in Rivenleaf Castle during The Age of Settlement. Its sigil is a sulfur peacock.
It is not clear when this dynasty reigned. The fall of the dynasty resulted in the establishment of Rivenleaf University, which has retained many symbols and traditions associated with the Hab dynasty. These include its location in Rivenleaf castle, a modified version of the Habs' Order of the Peacock, and the dynasty's emblem.
Currently, there is limited information available about the individual members of the Hab family. However, we have records of the following members:
- Mer Hab, who became obsessed with the Fall Gem Key he discovered in the Rivenleaf Castle. He tried the key on every lock in the castle and then went on a rampage through the surrounding villages, causing an incident known as the Season of Shut Locks. The search ended tragically when Mer was found with the key planted in his own heart. Since then, the key has been left untouched out of fear of the chaos it may bring.
- Ar Hab, enchanter and spouse of Prince Semmethep of Kasa.
- Or Hab was the last ruler of the Hab dynasty, and they vanished from their castle, marking the end of their lineage.
Lore
The myth of the Or Hab Cult dates back to the founding of the Rivenleaf academy when Or, the last of the Hab line mysteriously disappeared, leaving their ancestral home of Rivenleaf castle standing vacant. The castle with its magnificent library was granted to the wise mystic and previous friend of Or Hab: Kamampos whose apprentices would later come to found the academy. Stories of the Or Hab cult began to sprout not long after, rumours about a secret library underneath Rivenleaf which only the chosen could gain access to. Still to this day in hushed whispers, the students of Rivenleaf debate what one could do to be considered "chosen".
The guards of Rivenleaf have worn some variation of their original equipment since the late third age. This string blade still bears the peacock sigil of the Hab dynasty on its pommel.
A replica of the ceremonial half-cloak worn by The order of the Peacock who served faithfully as the royal guards for the Hab family of Rivenleaf. In present day, the order has become a prestigious group that valedictorian students can join in recognition of their scholarly talents.
A fall gem pendant in the shape of a key with a wickedly sharp end. The real origin behind the Fall Gem key is unknown but it has hung in the back of the vaults of Rivenleaf as long as anyone can remember. Among many other mystical artifacts that have been locked away, this key hangs alone and isolated. Ominous kegends among Rivenleaf students tell of Mer Hab who found the key deep in the bowels of the castle. He tried the key on every door, every chest and cabinet in his castle, searching for the lock it belonged to. His curiosity turned obsession when lock after lock rejected the key and when no lock fit in the castle he stormed through the surronding villages on a mad rampage, checking every lock he could in an incident which came to be known as the Season of Shut Locks. It is said that the search ended when Mer was found one morning, the key planted deep into his own heart. It is said that the key has not been touched since for fear of the madness it may once more unleash.