Banesbreak

Oris Ki’dyr-Southmarch, the “Bane of Southmarch”, was a beloved noble of the Southmarch family, despite his half-elven heritage, and held the title of Duke, commanding significant influence in the royal courts and, generally, the love of the people. Starting around the mid-830’s, however, he became increasingly power-hungry and draconian.

Much was ignored, permitted, or simply not well-understood by his subjects until the late 830's, but during this time he managed to place himself on the throne of Teriv, taking advantage of the the sitting monarch's - Jyuron Southmarch - death and insisting that the king's daughter - Ianna, was unfit to serve.

He was ultimately overthrown by heroes in 841 PT and destroyed. The massive conflict that ensured his demise unfortunately also annihilated the town of Highpoint nearby, killing thousands of civilians. Every year Imperia plays host to the Banesbreak celebration, a holiday to commemorate the heroes who freed the world from Oris’ grasp and to pay homage to the lives lost in Highpoint.