NOVEL WEB Chapter 7: A Name Erased from History
Chapter 7: A Name Erased from History
The Veylorn Empire had stood for over a thousand years, its foundation built upon conquest, betrayal, and the unyielding rule of the Imperial Dynasty. It was a realm where power was determined not by merit alone—but by the bloodline coursing through one's veins.
From the outside, the empire seemed unshakable, an everlasting colossus. But Noctis knew better.
The empire was a delicate balance of control and deception, a kingdom held together by secrets buried in forgotten tomes and blood spilled in the dark.
And now, he had stumbled upon one of its greatest lies.
Centuries ago, Veylorn had not been a united empire.
It had been a fragmented land of warring kingdoms, each ruled by powerful bloodlines, their gifts shaping the tides of war.
The Imperial Dynasty, once a minor noble house, had been powerless compared to the other ruling families. Their bloodline bore no special gifts—no magic, no divine favor. They were ordinary.
And yet, they had risen.
Not through strength, like House Drakos.
Not through divine power, like House Solaris.
Not through prophecy, like House Lunaris.
Not through shadow warfare, like House Umbrael.
No—they had risen through betrayal.
They had not conquered the bloodlines.
They had destroyed them.
One by one, the old ruling families fell, their secrets lost, their histories rewritten. Those who remained swore loyalty—or faced erasure.
And at the heart of this silent purge had been House Erevar.
House Erevar had not been like the other noble families.
They did not rely on swords or magic to claim power.
They controlled the very perception of reality.
Their bloodline bore the gift of the Trickster's Veil—an ability so insidious that their enemies never knew they had lost until it was too late.
Their illusions were not mere images.
They were woven into the mind itself.
To fight an Erevar was to fight a ghost—one that could rewrite your memories, turn your allies against you, and make you believe you had already won… until the dagger was already in your heart.
It was a power too dangerous to exist.
And so, the Imperial Family had them destroyed.
Every record of House Erevar was erased.
Every noble who bore their blood was slaughtered.
Their lands were seized.
Their name was forbidden from history.
And yet—Noctis was proof that the bloodline had not been completely wiped out.
Noctis closed the forbidden text, his hands trembling.
His family—the House Umbrael—had not always been part of the Five Grand Houses.
Their position had come at a terrible price.
They had taken the place of House Erevar.
And that meant…
His father knew.
Duke Alistair Umbrael had always treated Noctis like he was a disappointment.
Weak. Unworthy. Lesser than Caelum.
But now, Noctis understood.
It wasn't because he was weak.
It was because his bloodline was something that should not exist.
Because if the empire ever discovered the truth—that an Erevar still lived—
They would hunt him down.
With new understanding, Noctis turned his attention to the current rulers of the empire.
The Five Grand Houses were the backbone of Valteria's power, each possessing bloodline abilities that had shaped the empire for generations.
House Solaris – The Blood of the Sun
Domain: Light and Purification
Legacy: Once the ruling family of Valteria before the Imperial Dynasty seized power, now they serve as the Emperor's enforcers.
Strengths:
Holy Flames: Fire that purifies both body and soul, impossible to extinguish.
Divine Aura: A passive ability that makes their words carry the weight of absolute authority.
Healing Touch: The strongest healers in the empire.
Heir: Aurelius Solaris – A golden-haired prodigy, revered as the future leader of the empire's elite.
House Drakos – The Blood of Dragons
Domain: War and Destruction
Legacy: The military backbone of the empire, controlling the legions that enforce the Emperor's will.
Strengths:
Dragon's Might: Enhances strength to inhuman levels.
Scale Armor: A defense ability that hardens the skin to match a dragon's hide.
Elemental Domination: Mastery over fire and earth magic.
Heir: Veyron Drakos – A ruthless warrior, feared even among his own kin.
House Lunaris – The Blood of the Moon
Domain: Prophecy and Illusions
Legacy: The Empire's mystics, scholars, and spies. They control the Grand Library and all recorded knowledge.
Strengths:
Lunar Sight: Allows glimpses into possible futures.
Dreamwalking: The ability to enter and manipulate the dreams of others.
Cold Domain: Lowers the temperature in an area, freezing enemies solid.
Heir: Selene Lunaris – A woman said to have seen the Emperor's death in a vision.
House Umbrael – The Blood of Shadows
Domain: Assassination and Espionage
Legacy: The Emperor's secret police. They erase threats before they ever become known.
Strengths:
Shadow Step: The ability to travel between shadows, making them impossible to track.
Veil of Darkness: Can become completely undetectable for a short time.
Silent Kill: Can suppress sound completely, turning any attack into an assassination.
Heir: Caelum Umbrael – A cold perfectionist, already a feared assassin.
House Erevar – The Blood of Tricksters (Erased from History)
Domain: Deception and Mind Manipulation
Legacy: Feared above all. Their abilities were so dangerous that they were exterminated.
Strengths:
Mind Veil: Can rewrite memories temporarily, making people forget interactions.
Reality Distortion: Can create illusions that the mind perceives as absolute truth.
False Fate: Can implant a suggestion that alters a person's future actions.
Fate: Destroyed. Their lands and titles were given to House Umbrael.
The knowledge weighed heavily on him.
He now understood why his father ignored him.
Why his presence was an inconvenience.
He was a remnant of a bloodline meant to be erased.
And if Caelum, or anyone else, learned the truth—
He would be killed.
But Noctis smiled.
Not in despair.
Not in fear.
No—he smiled because now he knew the rules of the game.
His brother fought with a sword.
His father fought with assassins.
But Noctis?
He would fight with perception itself.
The Trickster's Bloodline would not be erased.
Not this time.