Vallista

From the Lyorn Records of the Dragaeran Empire

This page is about the House of the Vallista. For the animal, see Vallista (animal). The book Vallista has not yet been published.

The Vallista is a House of warriors and craftsmen.

Known primarily as builders, most of the great structures in the Dragaeran Empire, including the Imperial Palace, were constructed by Vallista.

[edit] Role of the Cycle

A Vallista Emperor takes over from Tsalmoth, presumably once a Tsalmoth emperor has gotten so ahold of an idea that it leads to his destruction (as in the case of Faarith I). Thus, the Tsalmoth's tenacity destroys him, and leads to the next Vallista Reign.

A Vallista then tears down the fabric of the former ruler's obsession, and builds something new and beautiful.

Invariably, however, a Vallista ruler engages in great building projects. These can be very expensive, and as a result, Vallista Emperors inevitably attempt to raise tax revenue to pay for these projects. This results in a much stricter application of the laws applying to all taxed activities—which greatly increases the profits of the Jhereg who make their living circumventing these laws. This leads, in turn, to the Reign of the Jhereg.